Acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten crafts his menu with a nod toward Miami’s Latin and Caribbean influences and serves up locally-sourced produce like gently charred Florida octopus with crispy potatoes, roasted red snapper with a tart tamarind glaze, and crunchy Florida grouper tacos topped with a bright citrus slaw.īodega Taqueria y Tequila / 1220 16 Street, South Beachīilling itself as “a Hip Taqueria with a Covert Lounge” catering to taco lovers and late-night snackers, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is the perfect antidote to the glitzy South Beach scene with streetside picnic tables and an awesome secret pub out back where savvy party people meet and mingle late night. The dining room is all about retro glamour with an emphsis on the hotel’s 1950s pedigree. Some might mention Old Havana while strolling through the lushly appointed gardens, but we’re all about the colorful photos of toreadors lining the walls of the bar area where friendly bartenders shake up a tart Barcelona Gin & Tonic with citrus and fresh herbs before or after dinner. Matador Room & Bar / 2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Vibe: Relaxed & RetroĪ night at the Matador Room at the newly refurbished EDITION Hotel on Miami Beach is like stepping back in time to an era of tropical refinement. Saturday brunch service features live jazz until 3pm. Landlubbers will appreciate the chef’s hearty Midwestern upbringing when they bite into a perfectly char-grilled steak served with bone marrow butter and a wild mushroom ragu.
Seafood is prepared whole or roast on cedar planks to impart a special flavor. Start with towers of pristine shellfish presented on iced plateaus or garlicky Key West shrimp served with grilled country bread to sop up the delicious sauce. With more diners actively seeking out healthier dishes, Chef Lane brings years of experience to his menus which incorporate seasonal Florida ingredients and simple, flavorful preparations. Traymore Restaurant & Bar / 2445 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Vibe: Casual & ClassicĪ casually elegant eatery tucked within the Metropolitan by COMO Miami Beach Hotel, the Traymore Restaurant & Bar features Chef Jonathan Lane’s locally sourced freshwater fare as well as the hotel’s signature healthy dining menu called Shambhala Cuisine.
Sunday brunch service often features live music and weeknight happy hours span a generous 3pm-7pm. All items on the menu are gluten-free and wherever possible, organic.
Offering meat and vegetarian options, Wessel imparts his extensive culinary experience on fresh local seafood and healthy grains with equal aplomb. Starters of spicy BBQ shrimp, Coconut-Conch broth and Ginger Snapper Crudo set the tone for a meal that dazzles the palate. Oolite Restaurant & Bar / 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, Miami BeachĪ native of Miami Beach, James Beard Award Nominated Chef Kris Wessel showcases healthy regional fare at Oolite, his Lincoln Road restaurant where locals and visitors gather to enjoy fresh flavorful dishes with a Latin and Caribbean flair. Offering panoramic waterfront views of the Miami skyline, La Savina Mediterranean Grill is a welcome new addition to the South Beach dining scene featuring Chef Tien Ho’s culinary interpretation of the flavors of the Balearic Islands. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to always highlight where the foodie crowds are flocking to at the moment.La Savina Mediterranean Grill / 1100 West Avenue, South Beach And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it's not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort, where the Pubbelly group just opened their latest venture.