You came to Miami Beach to enjoy the sun, the shopping and the delicious dining. Rest assured, you’ll go home happy on all counts, and you certainly won’t go home hungry. From celebrity chef-driven restaurants to eateries helmed by homegrown talent focusing on local ingredients, the choices are appetizing. We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants in Miami Beach for every palate.

South Beach

Estiatorio Milos

Estiatorio Milos is a renowned Mediterranean seafood restaurant tucked in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. At this airy restaurant with sophisticated service, diners should start with something from the raw bar, then move to classics such as the grilled octopus with capers or the lightly fried zucchini and eggplant with saganaki cheese. Don’t miss fresh seafood dishes like grilled lobster and baked fish wrapped in sea salt.

Joe's Stone Crab

Locals will tell you that a stone crab feast at longtime institution Joe’s Stone Crab, another South of Fifth neighborhood standout, can’t be missed. Put on a bib and choose your crab claws, ranging in size from medium to colossal, and enjoy sides such as hash browns and creamed spinach. Other menu must-haves are the crab cakes, lobster mac & cheese and fried chicken. Don’t leave without ordering the Key lime pie.

Jaya dish served with a decorative pansy — Savor Asian fusion dishes at Jaya

Jaya, at The Setai

Tucked away in The Setai, the hotel’s signature dining spot, Jaya, is a modern Asian restaurant that showcases dishes with unique flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, India, China and Japan. Reserve a table in the lush courtyard to savor decadent truffle dumplings and specialties such as the Peking duck nestled in warm pancakes. The popular Sunday Jazz Brunch offers a lavish buffet and bottomless Champagne.

Maccialina's fresh pasta — Macchialina's hand-crafted pasta

Macchialina

Macchialina is an intimate trattoria with a longtime local following for its authentic Italian food. Settle into the cozy dining room or outdoor garden and put your trust in owner and chef Michael Pirolo, a master of hand-crafted pasta. Diners must start with the puffed bread, then move on to a fresh pasta dish, such as the short rib lasagna, the simple yet perfectly executed spaghetti pomodoro, or the meaty cavatelli. For a sampling of all the best dishes, go for the tasting menu. The restaurant has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation for its outstanding wine program, so definitely have your server pick out a bottle that pairs with your meal.

Serena

Perched atop the Moxy South Beach hotel, Serena is a rooftop restaurant and bar that serves up shareable plates inspired by the culinary scene in Oaxaca and Mexico City. Begin your meal with traditional Mexican ceviche made with the freshest fish, then try something unique, such as squash blossom quesadillas or charred octopus with roasted corn and potato. For a change of pace, move downstairs to seafood-centric Como Como Marisquería.

Mid Beach

Grilled fish over vegetables at Donna Mare Trattoria — Wood-fired fish at Donna Mare

Donna Mare Italian Chophouse

Donna Mare Italian Chophouse at the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club delivers traditional Italian fare made with locally sourced ingredients. The star here is the wood-fired oven, where dishes such as Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, and grilled meats and fish are prepared.

Red dining room at Los Fuegos — Chef Mallmann's red dining room at Los Fuegos

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Inside the Faena Hotel Miami Beach, diners will discover the rich red interiors of Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann and be awe-struck by the South American-style, live-fire cooking that grill master Chef Mallmann is famous for. Spring for the Australian rack of lamb or Prime Angus skirt steak from the grill. The local red snapper “a la plancha” and the wood-fired organic chicken are also memorable dishes.

Matador Room

At Matador Room, inside the Miami Beach EDITION, acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is behind an inspired twist on Caribbean, Spanish, Latin and South American cuisines. Guests are treated to a glammed-up supper club vibe, with a variety of shareable plates that will have them asking for more.

Prime 54

Carnivores should make a reservation at Prime 54 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, where they can enjoy à la carte cuts as well as signature specials that stretch beyond traditional steakhouse fare. The restaurant’s raw bar includes selections sourced locally through the hotel’s ocean-to-table program.

North Beach

Café Prima Pasta

A loyal crowd of locals frequents the romantically lit dining room of Café Prima Pasta, which has offered some of the best Italian food in North Beach since 1993. Start the evening with a drink at the bar, then cozy up at a table to order favorites like the carpaccio di Manzo (thin slices of filet mignon topped with Parmesan and olive oil), to-die-for pasta dishes like the fiocchi rapera (a pear and cheese-stuffed pasta in a truffle cream sauce) or the crab ravioli. The menu also makes room for hearty entrees, such as the breaded veal giardino served with truffle fries.

Manolo

Fans of Argentinian food will love the high-energy vibes at this popular restaurant in North Beach. Manolo is open for breakfast until late at night and is always packed with a lively crowd, especially when soccer is playing on the televisions. (Even if you’re not a fan, you’ll be tempted to join in the revelry.) Go for the delicious empanadas with a variety of fillings, the flaky pastelitos and the Argentinian Milanesa dishes. You can’t leave without having the churros, which are filled with dulce de leche, and a coffee to dip them in.

The Strand

The Strand, at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, is the place to go to find a healthy meal that’s full of flavor. The menu ranges from fresh, protein-rich salads to dishes such as crispy artichokes with a side of saffron aioli for dipping, as well as pasta and pizzas, all with ingredients sourced from local Florida farms, spotlighting what’s in season.

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