Where to Eat Healthy Food In Miami

With year-round swimsuit weather and a buzzing health and wellness scene, it’s easy to find delicious and wholesome dining options wherever you are in Greater Miami & Miami Beach – and it’s far more than just salads and smoothies. Think plant-based sushi, zesty ceviches, vegetarian empanadas and so much more. From elevated restaurants with all the vibes to casual cafés with good-for-you eats on the go, plus plenty of gluten-free and plant-based options, healthy food is top of mind at these amazing restaurants in Miami.

Pura Vida Miami

The ever-popular Pura Vida has taken over nearly every Miami neighborhood, with too many locations to count from South Beach to Coconut Grove. The all-day café founded by husband-and-wife duo Omer and Jennifer Horev has a devoted following thanks to the wide-ranging and consistently delicious menu along with the calming, island-inspired indoor-outdoor aesthetic.

Breakfast is served all day, with favorites like the kicked-up Fire Egg Wrap made with pasture-raised eggs and the Avocado Smash topped with creamy avocado. Come for the superfood-packed smoothies before or after a workout, or linger over lunch and lattes. Pura Vida also serves healthy wraps, sandwiches and bowls topped with sustainable proteins.

Carrot Express

The fast-casual Carrot Express is another beloved healthy food restaurant in Miami with 15 locations throughout the destination, making it easy to pop in for something good for the body wherever you are.

The brightly-colored juices and pita melts made early fans of Miami wellness crowds, but the always-expanding menu also includes power bowls, fruit-topped açaí bowls, vegan soups and fresh salads. If you’re going to cheat, the ginormous multi-layered carrot cake is worth the calorie splurge. Technically, you’re still eating carrots.

Avo Miami

No seed oils, shortcuts or microwaves is the promise at Avo Miami. This healthy spot that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner now has locations in Sunset Harbour, Coconut Grove and South Miami. At breakfast, go for the avocado burrata shakshuka, the truffle omelet or the chia seed pudding. House specialties include the grilled wild-caught branzino and grass-fed New Zealand lamb chops.

Under The Mango Tree

Follow a hip crowed dressed in workout gear to Under The Mango Tree in South Beach. Like its name implies, there’s a tree jutting from the middle of the restaurant. With a cozy, earthy feel, it’s the place to catch a breath after a fitness class or just chill with friends over a healthy meal. Regulars love the Choco Loco smoothie loaded with chunks of dates, the classic açaí bowl, the spicy kale melt and any of the empanadas.

Le Jardinier

When you don’t want to sacrifice vibes for healthy eats, even the MICHELIN-starred restaurants in Miami cater to a wellness-conscious crowd. At Le Jardinier, a  MICHELIN one-star restaurant in the Miami Design District, the futuristic, green-hued dining room sets the tone for food resembling pieces of edible art. French techniques are combined with seasonal ingredients, and many of the restaurant’s health-conscious offerings are packed with flavors that defy expectations. The menu changes with the seasons.

TAP Brazilian Café

With a melting pot of cultures in Miami, it’s no surprise that you’ll find a healthy restaurant serving up delicious Brazilian favorites. At the fast-casual Tap in Brickell, they’ve curated a 100-percent gluten-free menu.

Expect traditional Brazilian açaí bowls, egg wraps and tapioca sandwiches stuffed with everything from barbecue shiitake mushrooms to salmon and chicken. Yet, the reigning star of the menu is the pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) made with a variety of herbs and cheeses.

Motek

Whether you’re shopping at Aventura Mall, Brickell City Centre or along Miracle Mile, you’re never too far from a Motek. The Miami-born chain of modern Israeli-Mediterranean restaurants will mentally transport you to a breezy island thanks to the beautifully designed spaces and fresh, flavorful cuisine. 

The menu highlights dishes from Israel, Lebanon, Morocco and Yemen. Start with the fennel and pomegranate salad with orange, sumac candied pecans and feta. Then move on to the classic hummus and any of the cold mezzes. Top choices for lunch and dinner are the chicken kebabs and the whole branzino or Moroccan fish.

Ojo De Agua

For healthy Mexican-inspired eats, step into the happy, plant-lined dining room of Ojo De Agua in Brickell. The food at breakfast, lunch and dinner is as vibrant as the fruit and veggie packed juices they serve.

Start with one of the beautiful açaí, coconut or cacao bowls and a refreshing tropical juice garnished with flowers. You’ll also find birria or ribeye al pastor tacos, chilaquiles, ceviches and much more on the expansive menu. Reserve your cheat day for the banana French toast.

Love Life Café

Located in Wynwood, Love Life Café is a beloved plant-based restaurant that keeps things interesting with a big menu of bold flavors and diverse options. Many of the items offer healthy spins on popular carnivore favorites, like the award-wining Veggie Burger with a superfood patty and a plant-based filet mignon. There’s even sushi, with popular choices like the Wynwood roll and the Caribbean Queen, plus pizzas made with sourdough.

Grown

 Grown in South Miami centers its menu around organic ingredients with nutritious dishes free of GMOs and pesticides. This quick-serve spot serves breakfast and an all-day menu, and it’s great for those who want a fast, healthy meal on the go.

Breakfast highlights include fluffy, gluten-free pancakes, yogurt with house-made granola and specialty omelets. At lunch, enjoy the small-batch soups, a large Cobb or Mediterranean salad or a chickpea sandwich.