Best Places To Eat In Kendall and Dadeland

There are plenty of standout restaurants that make Kendall one of the most exciting dining destinations in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. From family-run taco joints to wine-focused fine dining, the neighborhood has an eclectic mix of top restaurants to choose from.

Pisco y Nazca

Pisco y Nazca is a modern Peruvian restaurant with a stylish boho interior where you can enjoy Peruvian-Chinese specialties like ceviche de pulpo made with octopus, leche de tigre, botija olive mayo, avocado and garlic lime sauce.

Other favorites from the menu include the lomo saltado, a hearty beef stir-fry served with jasmine rice and fries; and the arroz con pollo, a Peruvian-style chicken and rice served with creamy huancaína sauce and salsa criolla.

Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar

Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar is a neighborhood stalwart for special occasions for over 15 years, serving wine country-influenced dishes in a space that channels the relaxed yet upscale charm of Napa. 

The menu features Chef Adrianne’s most well-known dishes, like the Sweet Corn Tamalito and her legendary tomahawk ribeye, plus contemporary classics such as a Burrata Amalfi. The restaurant’s 45-foot-long bar is a swanky spot to enjoy craft cocktails, and the 8,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor space features a terrace for alfresco dining.

La Cañita

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein and restaurateur David Martinez are the culinary power couple behind several of Miami's beloved hotspots Cafe La Trova and Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company among them. La Cañita is the team's latest foray into the heart of Kendall. With a vibrant atmosphere and live music, the restaurant embodies the essence of Miami.

La Cañita features a bold, flavorful menu of Latin-Caribbean staples like croquetas and empanadas to start, along with conch fritters dusted with powdered sugar. Entrée highlights include the potato gnocchi carbonara with crunchy jamon iberico; lechon asado with mojo de ajo, chicharrones and steamed yuca; and mushroom ropa vieja served with arroz, frijoles and plátanos maduros.

Amelia’s 1931

Since first bubbling up on the scene with her wildly successful Finka Table & Tap in Kendall, Eileen Andrade has become synonymous with soulful cooking that blends her Cuban heritage and passion for Korean cuisine. At Amelia’s 1931, Andrade presents her version of a Cuban-inspired diner, melding Cuban and Asian influences in a sultry speakeasy-styled space.

Highlights include the braised oxtail and lamb chops with ají amarillo, salsa criolla and Peruvian cilantro rice; and a Cuban pork katsu with a panko crust, white rice, friseé and hoisin. Or go for the deeply umami mushroom and short rib ravioli with chili-garlic, passion fruit and Parmesan sauce. Pair your meal with drinks like the Mezcal You Later, a smoky cocktail infused with charred pineapple, clarified lemon juice, agave and firewater bitters.

Apocalypse BBQ

Known for its award-winning, Miami-style barbecue in a pop-up location on a golf course, Apocalypse BBQ built a cult following with its coffee-rubbed ribs, juicy brisket and viral BBQ platters – often selling out and drawing lines of eager fans.

In its brick-and-mortar location at the Kendall Village Shopping Center, the restaurant now enjoys ample space to serve up its iconic dishes like Smokafried Wings with a cafecito rub and Prime Brisket Texas-Style, alongside favorite signature sides like cornbread, coleslaw, loaded mac and smoked maduros.

Table 55

Housed at the Hilton Miami Dadeland, Table 55 delivers farm-fresh dining in the heart of Kendall. Elevated farmhouse decor provides a cozy setting paired with creative American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients from Miami-based farms. An extensive bar menu of cocktails, wine and local beer on tap rounds out the dining experience.

Delight in unique appetizers like mushroom bruschetta made with mushrooms, garlic and truffle oil piled on toasted bread with truffle mayo. After, savor a signature entrée like the flavorful ropa vieja cooked with shredded beef, peppers, onions, garlic rice and sweet plantains.

Inari Sushi Fusion

This locally born chain is one of the most popular spots in Miami to enjoy fresh Nikkei-inspired cuisine. With locations in Kendall, West Kendall, Downtown Miami and Doral, Inari Sushi Fusion offers an eclectic menu of Japanese-Peruvian dishes that runs the gamut from classic and creative maki rolls to Izakaya-style small plates like tuna tataki and pork gyoza.

Their cocktail selection is equally creative, with drinks like the Sake Mojito and Lychee Saketini.

Tacos & Tattoos

With a memorable name – and equally unforgettable tacos – this family-owned spot has quickly become one of the most popular restaurants in Kendall. At Tacos & Tattoos the lineup of tacos goes beyond beef and pork to include jerk chicken and lemon pepper fish and shrimp. 

The spicy guava wings are a must-order, tossed in a signature spicy guava sauce and topped with cilantro and sesame seeds. Indulge in a side of Cali Fries, piled high like nachos with ground beef, pico de gallo and Cajun pineapples.