Whether you’re on your way to the airport to catch a flight or in town on a long layover, there are plenty of great dining options around Miami International Airport (MIA). Choose chic French or authentic Cuban fare or easy-to-access hotel restaurants. There’s even a historic spot where you can watch the planes take off and listen to air traffic control while indulging in shrimp scampi. This is our guide to the best restaurants in Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s airport area.

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

Have lunch or dinner at 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant while overlooking the airport’s runway. Named after the second oldest active military fighter squadron in the United States and located at an historic site, the restaurant provides guests with headphones so they can listen to air traffic ground control while dining. It’s the ultimate experience for aviation enthusiasts. The food is great, too. The wide-ranging menu includes everything from spicy shrimp Guadalajara to cowboy rib eye steak and chicken fettuccini carbonara.

Grill 305

Tucked inside Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport, you’ll find Grill 305, a large restaurant with a menu that features a little bit of everything. From queso blanco served with pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips to a crispy mahi sandwich that’s freshly battered and fried in cornmeal to steak frites, there’s something for everyone’s palette.

Tavolo

Tavolo, in the Pullman Miami Airport hotel, now serves breakfast daily in its sun-drenched dining room. Start your day by creating your own omelet with a choice of ham, bacon, sausage, cheese, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes, enjoy a Belgian waffle with whipped cream and strawberries, and choose from a variety of cereals and breakfast sides.

Siamo Ristorante & Pizzeria

Miami Springs, just north of MIA, is a quaint residential neighborhood that’s home to some of the area’s hidden gems. Among them is Siamo Ristorante & Pizzeria. Using products straight from Italy, this restaurant specializes in Neapolitan pizza, handmade pastas and deliciously dressed salads. It also features a Sunday brunch and an occasional jazz night. A must-try is local favorite Tartufo Pizza Bianca, with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, smoked ham, mascarpone cheese and white truffle oil.

La Fresa Francesa

A cozy French bistro in Hialeah (less than five miles north of the airport), La Fresa Francesa infuses Cuban culture into its dishes in a way you’ve likely never seen. Picture guava on top of massive crepes, foie gras tucked inside a classic guava pastelito, and escargot, all served in a space that looks like it could be a grandmother’s comfortable living room, with artwork and tchotchkes all over the walls and shelves.

Cuban coffee being served — Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana is a landmark for Cuban food

Versailles Restaurant

Little Havana is just south of the airport and home to some of the best Cuban food in the destination. We recommend heading straight to Versailles Restaurant. Since opening in 1971, this MICHELIN-recommended landmark has been a meeting place for members of Miami’s Cuban community, who come together over ropa vieja (stewed beef), black beans, rice and sweet plantains. Versailles looks elegant, with mirrors etched in baroque patterns lining the walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, but it has a casual diner vibe and is welcoming to all. This is a prime place to try a Cuban sandwich made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles, toasted to perfection on Cuban bread, as well as strong, sweet Cuban cafecito.

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