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You don't have to end up at an Ocean Drive sidewalk cafe.
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Amara At Paraiso
The waterfront view is the best thing about Edgewater's Amara. The food doesn't match its splendor.
Walrus Rodeo
Walrus Rodeo is a Buena Vista restaurant serving a mix of pasta, pizza, and vegetable-focused small plates. It's one of Miami's most exciting restaurants.
Night Swim
Night Swim is a rooftop bar on the 11th floor of a Downtown hotel. There's a pool you can actually swim in (for an extra $25).
Redland Market Village
This weekend flea market in Redland has some of the best Central American food vendors in the county.
Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market
Garcia’s is an old-school seafood spot on the Miami River in Downtown that’s casual, but delicious.
Understory
Understory is a Little River house that’s been converted into a venue and now hosts all kinds of performances and events.
15 Places To Take Tourists That Won’t Make You Hate Yourself
You don't have to end up at an Ocean Drive sidewalk cafe.
Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo is a Colombian restaurant in Westchester with a fun atmosphere and wildly colorful interior.
Klaw
Klaw is an upscale Edgewater spot serving steak and seafood inside a gorgeous dining room with waterfront views. It's expensive—but one of the best special occasion restaurants in the city.
Greek Islands Taverna
Greek Islands Taverna is a classic spot in Fort Lauderdale serving some of South Florida’s best Greek food. They don’t take reservations and there’s usually a wait, so come early.
Southport Raw Bar
Southport Raw Bar is a Fort Lauderdale classic, and the best place in the city to eat fried seafood by the water.
Evelyn's
Evelyn’s is our favorite upscale option in Fort Lauderdale. The rooftop space has good food and a great ocean view.
Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club
Lido is a very fancy and expensive restaurant in Surfside, but we like to come here just for drinks at their gorgeous champagne bar.
Divino Ceviche
Divino Ceviche is a good Peruvian restaurant in Coral Gables that serves some hard-to-find Amazonian specialties.
Chayhana Oasis
Chayhana Oasis is an Uzbek spot in North Miami that also serves Russian, Armenian, and Georgian classics.
El Novillo Restaurant
El Novillo is an upscale Nicaraguan spot in Sweetwater that serves steak and hard-to-find classics.
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Verde is a restaurant on the back patio of the PAMM. The food is average, but you're coming here for the view.
Conch Town USA
Conch Town USA is a classic Allapattah spot making some of the best Bahamian-style conch dishes in Miami.
The Surf Club Restaurant
The Surf Club is an upscale fine-dining spot in Surfside. It’s very expensive, but it delivers a pretty unforgettable dinner.
Runas Peruvian Cuisine
Runas is a Peruvian restaurant in Hollywood that makes unique ceviches and tiraditos along with classic limeño dishes.
Cafe La Trova
Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho is a huge Cuban restaurant with live music, great cocktails, and very good food.
La Camaronera Fish Market
Little Havana’s La Camaronera serves great seafood in a casual space. It’s also where you’ll find the incredible pan con minuta sandwich.
The Lido Bayside Grill
The Lido Bayside Grill is a waterfront restaurant inside Miami Beach’s Standard Hotel. The view (not the food) is the reason to come here.
Josh’s Deli
A not-so-traditional Jewish deli in Surfside that’s great for huge deli sandwiches and matzo ball soup.