Best Places To Eat In Miami Gardens
- February 26, 2026
Talk about a melting pot of cuisines and flavors. Miami Gardens is a hub of diverse and dynamic restaurants, with global cuisines ranging from Ethiopian to soul food created by a rapper and many influences from the Caribbean.
There are tons of places in Miami Gardens to grab a bite before an event at Hard Rock Stadium – home to the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins, along with the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix and so many more major Miami events. Below, take a culinary tour through the best dining in Miami Gardens.
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant serves the destination’s most authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Each of the meat, seafood and vegan dishes star aromatic spices which come through in every bite. Use the provided injera, a traditional spongey flatbread, to scoop up your food.
The Taste of Awash offers a sampling of beef, chicken and veggies. Other fan favorites include the lentil sambusas and tender lamb tibs. Part of the experience is the potent Ethiopian coffee, which is served with an incense burner, and the chocolate cake never misses.
Sunday’s Eatery
When you’re in the mood for soul food, Sunday’s Eatery hits the spot. This small restaurant owned by rapper Trick Daddy gets especially busy before games at the Hard Rock Stadium, which is only a few minutes away.
The menu reads like a love letter to soul food and fried everything. Go for the catfish, fried pork chops, crispy chicken wings, smoky collard greens and mac and cheese that’s dangerously good. Sunday’s even sells its own merch and seasonings.
L.C. Roti Shop
L.C. Roti Shop is a roti lover's paradise set in a humble strip mall. Once inside, the festive music and warm welcome will make you feel right at home. All of the Trinidadian-style roti wraps are made fresh to order, and you can watch as they’re stuffed with your choice of curried goat, chicken, shrimp, potatoes or even conch. Bring cash, as credit cards aren’t accepted.
Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill
Located a few blocks from the stadium, Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill is the place to savor authentic Jamaican and Bahamian dishes. Much of the menu is based on the family recipes of Ms. Lorna, with a big focus on seafood. Slip into one of those bright blue chairs to order popular island dishes like the catfish and grits, oxtail paired with rice and peas, Bahamian conch balls and one of the fishes cooked your way.
Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge
Adding to the culinary melting pot of Miami Gardens is beloved Dominican Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge, which transitions from a family-friendly sit-down restaurant to a lively late-night lounge. The restaurant puts an elevated spin on its traditional food and features a wide-ranging menu of beautifully plated dishes.
Start with appetizers like the shrimp or pork belly mofonguitos, a Dominican mix platter that comes with fried cheese, fried quibe and cheese patties. Then move on to the flavorful Dominican sancocho (broth) mofongo stuffed with skirt steak and the whole fried snapper. End the meal with the baked sweet coconut topped with vanilla ice cream.
POW Restaurant
If you’re looking for a brunch spot in Miami Gardens, POW Restaurant (which stands for pancake or waffle) is a creative extravaganza. The waffles and pancakes come with out-of-the-box ingredients that keep the breakfast staples interesting, from cereal to peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake and even a conch fritter waffle. The menu does venture beyond pancakes and waffles, with popular dishes that include shrimp and grits, crispy wings and slow-cooked pork souse on the weekends.
Di Angelo Pizza
Located on the west side of Miami Gardens, Di Angelo Pizza is the place to stop in for a slice, takeout or a casual lunch or dinner. Known for their thin-crust pizzas, standouts include the classic cheese, Di Angelo’s Special Pizza with pepperoni, sausage, green peppers and onions, and the Napoli pie. The menu also includes various pastas, salads and soft garlic rolls, but regulars will tell you that the calzones are alone are worth a visit.
Chef Creole
Chef Creole is an institution for Creole Haitian cuisine, with several namesake locations around Miami, including the Hard Rock Stadium and in Miami Gardens. You can’t go wrong with the fried snapper, a griot (fried pork) plate, conch fritters and the conch salad.
