Explore Miami Beach’s Newest Restaurants

There’s always something new on the Miami Beach dining scene. From celebrity chefs setting up shop in local hotels to clandestine hideaways for those in the know and a coffee shop with a cult following created by homegrown talent, there are plenty of new restaurants to whet your appetite.

A Modern Steakhouse At Ezio's In North Beach

From the team behind Brooklyn cult hit pizzeria Roberta’s, Ezio’s is a modern steakhouse inside a new luxury condo in North Beach. It specializes in dry-aged chops made for sharing as well as Wagyu beef, plus there’s a decadent raw bar and sumptuous pastas. The airy, high-ceilinged dining room has big windows looking out to a handsome patio, where diners can enjoy outdoor seating.

Interiors feature dark wood, lush, green plants, a marble bar and deep green upholstered chairs for a refined-yet-vibrant ambiance. It promises to be the latest must-visit hot spot in Miami Beach.

Las’ Lap For The West Indies in South Beach

James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi of New York’s lauded Tatiana has brought his talents to South Beach with Las’ Lap, a rum bar and Caribbean restaurant inside the Daydrift hotel. The menu is rooted in West Indian cuisine inspired by the spirit of Carnival and Onwuachi’s Trinidadian roots.

Highlights include the playfully plated snow crab claw escovitch served pincers up, red snapper crudo, and Wagyu griot with pikliz, coconut collards, rice and peas. The pimento-smoked sticky wings doused in hot honey and jerk barbecue have outrageous depth of flavor, at once crunchy, tender, sweet and spicy and worth a visit on their own.  

Mexican With a Hint of the Mediterranean at Bey Bey

A somewhat mysterious seasonal restaurant in South Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood, Bey Bey brings a fresh culinary focus on creative Mexican cuisine with a dash of Mediterranean-influenced ingredients. Small and large plates are designed for sharing.

Tempting concoctions include tempura grape leaves with avocado and burnt Anaheim chile mayo, cured snapper aguachile, aubergine croquettas, skirt steak with Tiger’s rosemary and honey butter, and a “confetti” arroz prepared with saffron, pistachio and pomegranate. It’s a truly unique clandestine dining experience for those in the know … and now you’re one of them. 

Pauline is South Beach’s Newest Spot for Seafood

The newly revamped Shelborne by Proper hotel in South Beach has debuted Pauline, its signature coastal dining restaurant. Helmed by MICHELIN-starred chef Abram Bissell, Pauline highlights the bounty of the destination’s seafood. Think raw bars with Jonah crab claws, conch ceviche and Key West pink shrimp.

There are also rock shrimp fideos, caviar tostadas and entrees ranging from lobster and mussel sancocho to turbot encendido. The stylish dining room is awash in neutral tones, sculptural furniture and a touch of maritime cool with porthole-inspired windows.  

Indulge in Luxurious Omakase at Omawei

Mid Beach’s historic, century-old members club The Bath Club is home to Miami Beach’s latest omakase restaurant. Open to the public, Omawei is helmed by Chef Wei Chen, who honed his craft at Sushi Nakazawa in New York City. The intimate, moodily lit space is anchored by a sleek 10-seat counter made of wood and marble. The 16-course tasting menu changes daily and features cold and hot dishes, from udon cacio e pepe to Wagyu katsu and a parade of incredibly fresh raw sushi preparations.  

Sunshine Coffee Lays Down Roots on Española Way

Beloved local pop-up Sunshine Coffee, known for its Miami Iced concoctions, has opened a permanent brick-and-mortar location at the Esmé Hotel on Española Way in South Beach. The shop exudes morning sunshine with yellow painted walls and blue accents.

It’s those Miami Iced coffees that have earned it a cult following, with flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Milk & Cookies. Sunshine Coffee also serves matcha, smoothies and lemonade as well as a delectable food menu that ranges from shakshuka breakfast tacos to bagel sandwiches and spicy tuna toasts. It’s a fantastic way to get your day started.  

Dine All Day at Laurel

Located inside the new Balfour hotel on Ocean Drive in South Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, Laurel is an airy Eastern Mediterranean restaurant serving a variety of tantalizing small plates highlighting Greek and Turkish cuisine. With seating both inside and out on the hotel's shaded patio, Laurel is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Feast on miza dips, like hummus and walnut muhamerah with house-made jou jou pita bread, before moving on to mezzes, like spicy lamb cigars, halloumi fries and fresh salads. Kebabs include spiced marinated chicken, lamb and Wagyu.  

Celebrity Chef Dining at Aguasal

Situated inside the new Andaz Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach, Aguasal is the latest restaurant by celebrity chef José Andrés. A breezy coastal restaurant drawing inspiration from Miami to Majorca and Mykonos, Aguasal emphasizes local seafood in bright, fresh preparations and refreshing cocktails.

Oysters come dressed in a harissa mignonette, red snapper crudo is prepared with preserved lemon, and pink Gulf shrimp are sizzled with shaved garlic and olive oil. From hanger steak to half rack of lamb, there’s plenty to tempt carnivores, too. Andaz will soon be home to Andrés’s celebrated The Bazaar.