While the ritzy enclave of Bal Harbour may be small in size, it offers big choices when it comes to fine dining. Many of its best restaurants are tucked away within the luxurious resorts that line the beach or are located within the centerpiece of the village, the famous Bal Harbour Shops. This luxury shopping center offers a perfect day of power shopping and fine dining. Upscale Japanese food, a French brasserie and a taste of the Mediterranean are just some of the gems to be discovered on a culinary journey in Bal Harbour.

Carpaccio

A staple in Bal Harbour Shops, this is a place where shoppers and locals-in-the-know gather for a delicious Italian lunch or dinner. As its name suggests, Carpaccio is known for razor-thin salmon, succulent beef and tuna served many ways. You can also order crispy margherita pizza, heaping plates of pasta and specialty fish dishes, such as salmon served on a bed of spinach. Choose to eat in the sleek dining room of this popular Bal Harbour restaurant, or arrive early to score a coveted table on the palm-fringed patio, where you can watch the parade of exotic cars and fashionistas sashaying in and out of the shops.

Makoto

For another chic dining experience at the Bal Harbour Shops, grab a table at Makoto, a Japanese restaurant where you’ll discover some of the best sushi in Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Relax in the floral-forward dining room or on the sun-soaked patio for chef Makoto Okuwa’s take on Japanese cuisine that marries traditional Edomae sushi with modern-day innovation. Some of the must-haves are the fire-and-ice oysters, the chef’s sushi sampler and the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna. Other popular choices include the melt-in-your-mouth miso seabass and Wagyu Beef Hot Stone cooked tableside on a hot river stone. A meal here is a multi-sensory experience combining plates that are works of art, delicious rare sakes and a well-choreographed show as chefs work behind the sushi bar.

Le Zoo

Paris in Miami, anyone? You’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to a French brasserie at Le Zoo by famed restaurateur Stephen Starr. Start with a plate of cheese or savory escargot in hazelnut butter, then try entrees such as steak frites, a decadent pizza crowned with black truffle and an egg, or chicken paillard. Ask for the best wine to pair from the list of French makers. And be sure to save room for Le Zoo’s chocolate-doused profiteroles.

Terrace Restaurant

Enjoy a stunning view of the pool and the Atlantic Ocean from the patio at the aptly named Sea View Hotel Bal Harbour. Take in the casual-yet-refined atmosphere while savoring a wide variety of fresh salads, homemade pastas and the signature steak dinner. The restaurant also offers a breakfast menu with dishes such as shakshuka (an Israeli baked egg and tomato casserole), huevos rancheros or buttermilk pancakes with berries.

White dining room at Atlantikos — Savor Greek cuisine at Atlantikós at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Atlantikós

Atlantikós is located inside the posh St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, but a visit here is like taking a quick getaway to the Greek Isles. With its crisp blue-and-white décor and indoor-outdoor seating, this destination restaurant shines a spotlight on Greek cuisine. In the morning, enjoy a traditional (and decadent) croque madame with Black Forest ham, cheese and bechamel sauce on brioche, or linger at the breakfast buffet, which features Greek favorites and American classics. At lunch, try a sampler of Greek dips like hummus and smoked eggplant as well as beef and lamb meatballs or lamb kebabs. At dinner, start with a selection of Mediterranean appetizers to share, then move on to one of the restaurant’s seafood dishes with fish that’s sourced daily from local waters.

Artisan Beach House

The stunning views are as memorable as the gorgeous seafood at Artisan Beach House at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami. Try for a seat on the expansive patio for unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. The restaurant’s airy, coastal design complements a menu that features items such as tuna tartare, grilled salmon and herb-crusted lamb chops with mint chermoula.

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