The Miami Design District is brimming with high fashion, rich architecture and imaginative art, and it has a dining scene to match. The neighborhood is now home to Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand notable restaurants, as well as casual hotspots that are perfect for sharing a standout meal, clinking creative cocktails or taking a coffee break. Here are some of the top places to eat in the Miami Design District.

Miami Design District Classics

Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink

Chef Michael Schwartz put the Miami Design District on the culinary map when he opened Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink in 2006. Known for offering farm-to-table cuisine in an approachable, friendly atmosphere, this restaurant remains one of Miami’s top dining destinations. It was recognized by the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand choice, meaning it offers excellent food at a great value.

Swan & Bar Bevy

Created by Miami nightlife mogul David Grutman and music superstar Pharrell Williams, swanky Swan & Bar Bevy offers a glamorous setting to sip cocktails before or after dinner. Hang with the stylish set in the lavish lounge upstairs, where rosé flows and cocktails are beautifully presented. Swan’s drink menu is always changing with fresh, new libations.

Fine Dining

Cote Miami

This sleek space with a high-energy atmosphere boasts a Michelin star for its beautifully prepared marbled and aged beef. With the regal feel of an American steakhouse, Cote Miami marries the fun, fire and interaction of Korean barbeque. Top choices are the Butcher’s Feast, which offers the chef’s selection of four prime cuts of meat accompanied by Korean small plates and stews, and the elevated Steak Omakase experience. When it comes to wine, oenophiles will fawn over the restaurant’s 1,200 labels.

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

If you’re looking for a dinner that will impress, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a premier choice in the Miami Design District. The restaurant now touts two Michelin stars to back up that claim. (It’s the only restaurant in Miami to earn two.) The culinary concept of the late Chef Joël Robuchon receives top marks for its skillfully prepared French cuisine, and diners can splurge on the seasonal prix fixe menu to taste all of the goodness. Don’t skip the equally inventive cocktails; the head bartender was also awarded the Michelin Guide's Exceptional Cocktails Award.

Le Jardinier

For something not quite as fancy, but equally delicious, head downstairs from L'Atelier to its sister restaurant, Le Jardinier, which has earned one Michelin star. With its futuristic and vibrant design, you’ll be treated to a refined vegetable-forward meal that’s artfully prepared by Chef Alain Verzeroli. Once again, the cocktails with fresh ingredients fashioned by the Michelin-recognized bartender who runs the cocktail program for both sister restaurants, can’t be missed.

Local Favorites

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

For a romantic dinner in a dreamy garden setting, head to Mandolin Aegean Bistro, known for authentic Greek and Turkish cuisine. You’ll feast on the Turkish sampler, lamb chops, chicken kebabs and more under the stars, or inside the 1940s home. Mandolin is noted by the Michelin Guide as a Bib Goumand restaurant.

Itamae

Another beloved Design District restaurant, Itamae, started off in the nearby food hall, MIA Market, and now has its own eatery with indoor and outdoor spaces in Palm Court Plaza. The Nikkei-inspired menu is packed with creative Japanese-Peruvian dishes, including tiraditos, ceviches, sushi and more. Michelin Guide recommends it as a Bib Gourmand choice.

OTL Miami

Laid-back vibes and delicious meals can be found at local favorite OTL Miami. Stop in for a quick coffee break, meet up with friends for breakfast or lunch, or bring your laptop to get some work done. Favorites for breakfast include the avocado toast and the egg-and-cheese sandwich, and anything from the pastry case. The lunch menu includes healthy salads, wraps and sandwiches, and there’s beer and wine for those who wish to imbibe.

There’s so much cuisine to choose from in the Miami Design District that you’ll need repeat visits to try it all.

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