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The 12 Best South Beach Restaurants

No tourist traps here

by Amber Love Bond and Olee Fowler Updated
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Octopus Santorini from Zaytinya South Beach.
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by Amber Love Bond and Olee Fowler Updated

Dining options on South Beach include way more than just the average Ocean Drive tourist trap, where the 3-for-1 drink special still costs a pretty penny. From swanky hotel restaurants to a family-owned reservation-recommended Italian spot, a late-night taco joint, and everything in between, there’s always a delicious meal to be found along the two-mile stretch from South Pointe Park to 23rd Street. Here are 15 restaurants on South Beach that are worth the visit.

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Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

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While Sweet Liberty might be best known for its world-renowned cocktails, its food menu should never be overlooked, as it’s just as good at the beginning of the night as it is at the end. The highlight is the cauliflower nachos by James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernstein, which says on the menu they serve two, but sharing with a crowd is optional. They’re made with blended cheese, sauteed cauliflower, avocado crema, radishes, pickled jalapenos, and pomegranate seeds on top of still-warm tortilla chips, with an option to add grilled chicken. Bonus: the kitchen is open until 4 a.m. nightly.

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

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Lucali

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As one of the first New York City imports in South Florida, Lucali has been a hit in Miami since it opened nearly a decade ago. The pizzas and calzones are made with handmade dough and wheeled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before they enter the wooden oven. Simplicity is key at this Sunset Harbour restaurant, but the devil is in the details, as the restaurant uses some of the best ingredients. As for the toppings, pile up and enjoy.

1930 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-4441
(305) 695-4441

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True Loaf Bakery

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True Loaf doesn’t share the traditional story of a pastry chef who trained under the watchful eye of masters. Owner Tomas Strulovic learned to bake after leaving his career in finance and opening True Loaf, and now the former banker makes some of the best croissants in Miami and other picture-perfect pastries.

1894 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 216-7207
(786) 216-7207

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Zaytinya

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Chef José Andrés has expanded his popular, longstanding Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, building on its success in Washington, D.C., and New York. Zaytinya, blending Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese flavors, offers a diverse menu created by Andrés and chefs Aglaia Kremezi and Michael Costa, featuring a range of dishes, including spreads, flatbreads, and messes, complemented by a Mediterranean-themed beverage selection. Meanwhile, its decor, with white oak, bronze, and blue accents, gives off an elegant seaside feel.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

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Tropezón Miami

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The Spanish influenced spot on Espanola Way boasts a tapas-style menu with shareable dishes like pan con tomate, tortilla Espanola, patatas bravas, jamon iberico, and gazpacho. Gin is the star of the drink menu, offering a collection of more than 20 house-infused gins alongside other updated classics like rose sangria and gin martinis. 

512 Española Way, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 763-8523
(305) 763-8523

La Sandwicherie Miami Beach

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This no-frills sandwich shop is best known for its late-night offerings and always having a crow. Probably due to its French-inspired sandwiches topped with veggies and a vinaigrette so popular that they had to start selling it by the bottle to meet the demand.

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8934
(305) 532-8934

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Macchialina

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This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant, a city mainstay for nearly a decade, recently got a facelift with a new dining room and outdoor area, making it easier to snag a resy. Start with the creamy polenta, enjoy the cacio e pepe, and finish with tiramisu — there’s no wrong choice. Can’t decide? Opt for the $70 four-course tasting menu, a steal by Miami standards.

820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-2124
(305) 534-2124

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Orilla Bar & Grill

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This South American fusion outpost on Miami Beach serves up favorites like spicy beef empanadas, crispy arancini, bucatini pasta, and a variety of steaks seared on the charcoal grill, all in a sexy tropical outdoor space.

426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 397-8806
(305) 397-8806

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Stubborn Seed

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This one-Michelin star restaurant from Miami’s own Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed is a cozy-yet-hip South of Fifth restaurant turning out some of the city’s most elevated cuisine. The tasting-menu restaurant serves up an eight-course meal with a bevy of rotating seasonal dishes like confited duck schnitzel, spiced honey lacquered Japanese wagyu striploin, and scallop aguachile. For those who want a la carte, there are a handful of options at the bar.

101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 322-5211
(786) 322-5211

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Carbone

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The South Beach location of Carbone serves the same high-end takes on classic Italian-American dishes that its New York City counterpart has since 2012. On the menu, expect dishes like its famous spicy rigatoni in a vodka sauce, the Caesar salad “alla ZZ” that is prepared tableside, veal chop parmesan, alongside some serious old school vibes, strong yet balanced cocktails, and plenty of people watching. Reservations are a hot commodity, but the people watching make it worth it.

49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

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This 109-year-old restaurant is an institution and is thought to have started the stone crab craze that still captures Miami. Ordering the namesake stone crabs is a must, which are served with a mustard sauce that is a legend in its own right, but stone crabs aren’t the only notable item on the menu. From an assortment of seafood dishes to steaks to its famous fried chicken, there is something for all tastes. And don’t forget the sides: creamed spinach and coleslaw are favorites, but the hash browns and the roasted tomatoes are worth the order, too. Don’t want to spend time waiting? Then head next door to Joe’s Takeaway and eat the same caliber claws at home. 

11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-0365
(305) 673-0365

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Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen

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From the team who brought Miami favorites like My Ceviche and Pura Vida comes a laidback Israeli and Mediterranean cafe quickly becoming a favorite in the South of Fifth neighborhood. At lunch and dinner, guests can find more hearty dishes like fattoush (bread salad), pitas stuffed with falafel and lamb kofta (meatball), and whole roasted branzino, which can be paired with a large selection of Israeli wines.

864 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 902-3477
(305) 902-3477

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Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139

While Sweet Liberty might be best known for its world-renowned cocktails, its food menu should never be overlooked, as it’s just as good at the beginning of the night as it is at the end. The highlight is the cauliflower nachos by James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernstein, which says on the menu they serve two, but sharing with a crowd is optional. They’re made with blended cheese, sauteed cauliflower, avocado crema, radishes, pickled jalapenos, and pomegranate seeds on top of still-warm tortilla chips, with an option to add grilled chicken. Bonus: the kitchen is open until 4 a.m. nightly.

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

Lucali

1930 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

As one of the first New York City imports in South Florida, Lucali has been a hit in Miami since it opened nearly a decade ago. The pizzas and calzones are made with handmade dough and wheeled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before they enter the wooden oven. Simplicity is key at this Sunset Harbour restaurant, but the devil is in the details, as the restaurant uses some of the best ingredients. As for the toppings, pile up and enjoy.

1930 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-4441
(305) 695-4441

True Loaf Bakery

1894 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

True Loaf doesn’t share the traditional story of a pastry chef who trained under the watchful eye of masters. Owner Tomas Strulovic learned to bake after leaving his career in finance and opening True Loaf, and now the former banker makes some of the best croissants in Miami and other picture-perfect pastries.

1894 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 216-7207
(786) 216-7207

Zaytinya

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Chef José Andrés has expanded his popular, longstanding Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, building on its success in Washington, D.C., and New York. Zaytinya, blending Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese flavors, offers a diverse menu created by Andrés and chefs Aglaia Kremezi and Michael Costa, featuring a range of dishes, including spreads, flatbreads, and messes, complemented by a Mediterranean-themed beverage selection. Meanwhile, its decor, with white oak, bronze, and blue accents, gives off an elegant seaside feel.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Tropezón Miami

512 Española Way, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Spanish influenced spot on Espanola Way boasts a tapas-style menu with shareable dishes like pan con tomate, tortilla Espanola, patatas bravas, jamon iberico, and gazpacho. Gin is the star of the drink menu, offering a collection of more than 20 house-infused gins alongside other updated classics like rose sangria and gin martinis. 

512 Española Way, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 763-8523
(305) 763-8523

La Sandwicherie Miami Beach

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

This no-frills sandwich shop is best known for its late-night offerings and always having a crow. Probably due to its French-inspired sandwiches topped with veggies and a vinaigrette so popular that they had to start selling it by the bottle to meet the demand.

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8934
(305) 532-8934

Macchialina

820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant, a city mainstay for nearly a decade, recently got a facelift with a new dining room and outdoor area, making it easier to snag a resy. Start with the creamy polenta, enjoy the cacio e pepe, and finish with tiramisu — there’s no wrong choice. Can’t decide? Opt for the $70 four-course tasting menu, a steal by Miami standards.

820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-2124
(305) 534-2124

Orilla Bar & Grill

426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

This South American fusion outpost on Miami Beach serves up favorites like spicy beef empanadas, crispy arancini, bucatini pasta, and a variety of steaks seared on the charcoal grill, all in a sexy tropical outdoor space.

426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 397-8806
(305) 397-8806

Stubborn Seed

101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

This one-Michelin star restaurant from Miami’s own Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed is a cozy-yet-hip South of Fifth restaurant turning out some of the city’s most elevated cuisine. The tasting-menu restaurant serves up an eight-course meal with a bevy of rotating seasonal dishes like confited duck schnitzel, spiced honey lacquered Japanese wagyu striploin, and scallop aguachile. For those who want a la carte, there are a handful of options at the bar.

101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 322-5211
(786) 322-5211

Carbone

49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The South Beach location of Carbone serves the same high-end takes on classic Italian-American dishes that its New York City counterpart has since 2012. On the menu, expect dishes like its famous spicy rigatoni in a vodka sauce, the Caesar salad “alla ZZ” that is prepared tableside, veal chop parmesan, alongside some serious old school vibes, strong yet balanced cocktails, and plenty of people watching. Reservations are a hot commodity, but the people watching make it worth it.

49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

This 109-year-old restaurant is an institution and is thought to have started the stone crab craze that still captures Miami. Ordering the namesake stone crabs is a must, which are served with a mustard sauce that is a legend in its own right, but stone crabs aren’t the only notable item on the menu. From an assortment of seafood dishes to steaks to its famous fried chicken, there is something for all tastes. And don’t forget the sides: creamed spinach and coleslaw are favorites, but the hash browns and the roasted tomatoes are worth the order, too. Don’t want to spend time waiting? Then head next door to Joe’s Takeaway and eat the same caliber claws at home. 

11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-0365
(305) 673-0365

Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen

864 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

From the team who brought Miami favorites like My Ceviche and Pura Vida comes a laidback Israeli and Mediterranean cafe quickly becoming a favorite in the South of Fifth neighborhood. At lunch and dinner, guests can find more hearty dishes like fattoush (bread salad), pitas stuffed with falafel and lamb kofta (meatball), and whole roasted branzino, which can be paired with a large selection of Israeli wines.

864 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 902-3477
(305) 902-3477

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