The best restaurants in Miami
A guide based on consistency, quality, and hospitality
Sep
16
2026
Keep this guide handy when looking to dine at the best restaurants in Miami.
Before we get started, we want to reiterate that this guide is OUR opinion, like all the other guides you will find on The Hungry Post. Of course, we haven’t been to every single restaurant in Miami. We do our best to cover as many spots as we can, based on what we like and what we think you would like too. So, if you feel deeply offended that we didn’t mention your favorite restaurant, let’s talk about it. Let us know what we are missing HERE.
Now, on to how we actually pick them. It’s simple. The three things we care about when dining out and categorizing a restaurant as “the best” are consistency, quality, and hospitality. We also love creativity. It’s a bonus, but something we really appreciate, especially in a world where burrata, tuna tartare, and branzino seem to be on every menu. We get sooo excited when a menu reads differently, and there’s something on it we haven’t seen a million times before.
And here’s where this might get a little controversial. We also think there’s something to be said about approachability. Can a restaurant really be one of the best if most people can only afford to go once in their lifetime? We don’t know. There are obviously exceptional, one-of-a-kind restaurants worth saving for, but when we think about the best restaurants in Miami, our gut tells us you should actually be able to go back.
That doesn’t mean every restaurant on this list is inexpensive. Some are definitely special-occasion spots. But we find that the restaurants that stay with us are often the ones we can return to again and again. Maybe that’s a controversial take, but for now, it’s part of how we’re thinking about “the best.”
And we do go back. We’ve been to every restaurant on this list more than once. These are places that have consistently impressed us with their food and quality, and where we always feel cared for. That’s it.
KOJIN
Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Address: 804 Ponce de Leon
Cuisine: Modern American, Japanese
KOJIN feels like a breath of fresh air in Coral Gables. Don’t get us wrong, we love a good classic Italian restaurant, but in a neighborhood notoriously filled with Italian white tablecloth restaurants and steakhouses, it’s refreshing to find a place doing something a little more creative.
The cozy restaurant is run by husband-and-wife duo Pedro and Catherine Mederos. Pedro leads the savory side of the menu, while Catherine is behind the desserts and their sustainability program. They make a big effort to use ingredients in their entirety, and fermentation plays a big role in what they do, with vegetables and fruits often pickled and worked into different dishes.
The cooking is influenced by Japanese flavors and techniques, but calling KOJIN a Japanese restaurant would be putting it in a box. They cook over wood, use really great ingredients, and bring a fine-dining level of technique to food that still feels fun and relaxed.
Their menu changes often, which is part of what keeps things interesting. Right now, you’ll find dishes like the Onigiri with smoked salmon, roe and tartar sauce and Osaka Chicharrones with crispy pork skin, ranch togarashi and Kyoto onion, with the option to add caviar. We recently tried the Summer Salad with pluots, heirloom tomato, ramps and stracciatella, and it was delicious and super refreshing.
We also recently went for brunch, and considering we’re not usually big brunch people, there were a lot of dishes we were excited about, including the caviar toast with house-made Hokkaido milk bread, soft egg and Kyoto onion and the beef cheek hash with pastrami beef, beef cheek, confit potato and chives. And do not skip Catherine’s desserts. The chocolate tart with cocoa noir, miso and caramel is so good.
We’ve been to Kojin at least 4 times.
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DOUBLE LUCK CHINESE
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Address: 1085 NE 79th St
Cuisine: Chinese, American
It seems like the team behind Tâm Tâm can’t do any wrong. Double Luck Chinese is their take on Chinese food, and honestly, it’s something we feel like Miami was missing. We don’t have a ton of Chinese restaurants we love here, especially ones that feel approachable while still doing something fun and creative with the food.
Located on 79th Street, the restaurant is intimate and moody, with red and pink tones, Chinese lanterns, sleek booths and white tablecloths. It’s a great date night spot, but you can also come more casually, sit at the bar and catch up with a friend.
The menu is what really makes us want to keep coming back. The Char Siu Ribs are juicy and already a repeat order for us. We also love the Bacon & Egg Fried Rice, made with house-cured Compart Family Farms pork belly, a sunny-side-up egg and chili oil, the Mushroom Dumplings with shiitake and cloud ear mushrooms, scallion, sesame and soy, and the Hennessy Orange Chicken with Mandarin Cognac sauce.
And do not skip dessert. The Red Bean Black Forest Cake with chocolate cake, red bean cream and chocolate buttercream is so good.
There are already dishes we know we’ll order again, but we also keep wanting to go back to try whatever we missed the last time. It’s fun, delicious and different from a lot of what we have in Miami right now.
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PASTA
Neighborhood: Wynwood
Address: 124 NW 28th St
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
First things first: don’t let the name throw you off. It threw us off at first too. PASTA is a restaurant from Peru that made its way to Wynwood, and we still feel like not enough people know about it. Also, when looking it up on Google, make sure you search “PASTA Wynwood” so you actually find the restaurant and not a bunch of other pasta spots.
It’s a Peruvian take on Italian food, with handmade pastas, fun flavors, and dishes that feel different from what you’ll find at most Italian restaurants in Miami. The octopus with squid ink aioli is one of our favorites, and their pastas are always creative, like the Taglierini with anchovies, peperoncino, garlic and pangrattato and the Peruvian corn cappellacci with brown butter and Pecorino Romano.
Another thing we love is their pasta bar, where you can sit and watch all the cooking happening right in front of you. Not every Italian restaurant has that, and we think it makes the experience here really special. Their team is also incredibly kind and welcoming, which is another reason we keep coming back.
We’ve been to PASTA at least 5 times.
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BAR BUCCE
Neighborhood: Little River
Address: 7220 N Miami Ave
Cuisine: Italian, pizza, wine bar
Bar Bucce quickly became one of our favorite new spots in Miami in 2025 and, of course, one of the best restaurants in Little River. We’ve been craving more casual places like this, and we’re so glad the team behind Macchialina read our minds.
Bar Bucce is a lot of things. It’s a marketplace where you can pick up ready-to-heat Baked Ziti, scratch-made pasta sauces, and an incredible wine selection curated by co-owner Jacqueline Pirolo. (Take a bottle to go or pop it open there for a corkage fee.) You’ll also find rare olive oils, Italian Galeffi Effervescent Antacid, and fun snacks perfect for hosting at home.
It’s a casual counter-service restaurant where you order at the register and choose your seat. There are limited tables inside and a lively, spacious outdoor patio. If you sit at the indoor/outdoor bar, the team will take your order from there.
Chef Michael Pirolo has crafted a fun Italian menu featuring antipasti, grilled dishes, pizzas, salumi & cheese, and a little gelato for dessert. The menu changes often. Some of our favorite dishes include the house-made Porchetta di Casa—paper-thin and full of flavor, the Shrimp Pie topped with tomato, cream, rock shrimp, sweet onion, and stracciatella, and the delicious Zucchini (no Sauce pizza) with mozzarella, calabrese chili, caprino, and egg jam.
The best part? You don’t need a reservation. Bar Bucce is a fully walk-in, casual spot that exactly what the neighborhood needs.
We’ve been to Bar Bucce at least 4 times.
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COTOA
Neighborhood: North Miami
Address: 12475 NE 6th Ct
Cuisine: Ecuadorian
If you haven’t noticed, Ecuadorian food has been making its way to Miami, and Cotoa is one you need to check out. Led by Chef Alejandra Espinoza, one of Ecuador’s most acclaimed chefs, Cotoa brings the bold, comforting flavors of her homeland to life with refined technique and a creative edge.
Cotoa opened a new location in North Miami, earned a spot on the Michelin Guide, and was one of the best new restaurants of 2025. The menu offers a modern take on traditional Ecuadorian dishes. Must-order dishes include Pan de Yuca, Mahi Mahi Manicero Ceviche (inspired by the version from Jipijapa, with a coconut base, ginger, cucumber, avocado, and peanuts), Cerdito & Llapingacho, Tortellinis con Seco de Pollo, and Chocopop for dessert. If you want to explore more, ask for the Tonga de Langostinos Ecuatorianos or Cangrejada con Patacon, two of Chef Espinoza’s personal picks.
We’ve been to Cotoa twice.
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PALMA
Neighborhood: Little Havana
Address: 240 NW 8th Ave
Cuisine: Contemporary, undefined
From the minute you walk inside Palma, there’s an energy that tells you this is going to be good. Located near the Miami River on NW 8th Street, you wouldn’t expect cooking of this caliber. Chef Juan Camilo Liscano trained in Michelin-starred kitchens in the US and Europe and opened Palma in January 2024 in his hometown.
We’ve been to Palma four times now, and it continues to be one of the most creative restaurants in Miami. Originally, Palma was known for its ever-changing tasting menu, and now they also have a short à la carte menu. Their tagline, Intentionally Undefined, says it all. They don’t want to be defined by one specific cuisine or geography, and you can see influences from Japanese, Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean cooking throughout the menu.
If it’s your first time, we recommend starting with the à la carte menu. It’s the best way to get a feel for what they’re doing here. Chef Juan Camilo is really good when it comes to oysters and crudos, so if you see the West Coast Oysters with ginger and white soy mignonette or the Crudo with fermented habanada, Buddha’s hand, hibiscus and daikon, get them. We also love the Crispy Potato Rosti with Parmesan cheese sauce and chive.
The menu changes often, which is also why we like coming back. We’ve had some really memorable dishes here over the years, including the seaweed focaccia with sourdough miso butter, which is still one of the best focaccias we’ve had in Miami, the wagyu beef tartare with pine nut, yolk jam and smoked chili crisp, and the 45-day aged striploin with koji and porcini butter.
And Palma is also one of our favorite restaurants in Miami for drinking wine. Shawn, their sommelier, is incredibly knowledgeable and always knows what bottle to pair with your meal.
For dessert, the Triple Chocolate Cookies with barley miso, vanilla and malted milk are delicious. We’ve also had a popcorn ice cream with brown butter crumble and popcorn caramel here that was one of the best desserts we’d had in a while.
Come with friends or grab a seat at the bar for a date. And once you get what Palma is all about, come back and try the tasting menu.
We’ve been to Palma at least five times.
BARRA CALLAO
Neighborhood: North Miami Beach
Address: 17034 W Dixie Hwy
Cuisine: Peruvian
If you live in Miami and are looking for some of the best Peruvian food, you will have to make a drive to Barra Callao in Aventura. This tiny ceviche bar, with about 10 seats, is run by Chef Anthony Verastegui and serves “chalaco”-style ceviche inspired by the port of Callao. One of the things we love most is that their menu changes daily, depending on the fish they’re able to source.
The Vuelva la Vida seafood cocktail ceviche stood out last time we went, marinated in lime juice and homemade leche de tigre, served with sweet potato, Peruvian corn, and onions. What pushed it into our top three ceviches was the exceptional freshness of the fish and the addition of Hokkaido uni, which added creaminess and umami to an already strong dish.
We’ve been to Barra Callao twice.
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GRAMPS GETAWAY
Neighborhood: Key Biscayne
Address: 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy
Cuisine: American, seafood
Gramps Getaway is the ultimate outdoor tiki bar you’
Frozen cocktails, fresh seafood, and views of the bay and skyline are just a few of the things you can find at Gramps. Chef James McNeal, formerly of Over Under and behind one of our favorite burgers in Miami, has created a menu that includes an incredible Smoked Fish Dip with pickled peppers, Charred Broccoli salad with buttermilk ranch, a crispy Double Cheese Burger with shaved onion, and a tangy mustard sauce, and a Key Lime Pie. They’ve also teamed up with ‘The Lazy Oyster’ to serve some of the freshest oysters, lobster rolls (hot and buttered, or cold with mayo), and other sea-inspired dishes.
We know that more often than not, seafood + views can be pretty pretentious, but here, it’s casual and super laid-back in the best way. We love Gramps because it’s versatile. It works for big groups, families, dogs, friends, couples with young kids, and mingling. With great vibes, reasonable prices, and the Miami breeze, this will become one of your go-to spots for everything. They’re open Monday through Thursday from 12 PM – 10 PM-ish, and Friday through Sunday from 11 AM – 11 PM-ish (Sundays until 10 PM-ish).
We’ve been to Gramps Getaway at least 8 times.
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SUNNY’S
Neighborhood: Little River
Address: 7357 NW Miami Ct
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Sunny’s Steakhouse, created by the talented team behind Jaguar Sun, is where we want to live. If they allowed it, we’d bring our sleeping bag and just stay there forever. It’s the best backdrop for all occasions—your neighborhood bar for a chill terrace hang, a destination for happy hour cocktails, the setting for an intimate date night, or a lively group dinner party.
The space features a charming outdoor courtyard with its iconic banyan tree. Inside, there’s a sleek stainless-steel kitchen, a dining room with old-school Palm Beach charm, an incredible indoor bar with golden lights, and an outdoor terrace bar for a more casual night out.
You can expect top-notch service and killer cocktails like the new Circus Permit, a delicious take on the spicy margarita with watermelon and elderflower. Of course, all your favorite variations of martinis are available. On the menu, you’ll find playful questions like “Feeling flirty?” or “Feeling nerdy?” Choose your path, and the amazing team will guide you from there. We’re also obsessed with their new Mezcal Service—a must for any dinner party. It comes with a flask of smooth Espadin Mezcal, homemade sangrita, and a slice of orange with Tajín.
As for the food, there wasn’t a dish we didn’t love. Favorites like the Hiramasa Crudo, Agnolotti with blue crab, and Wagyu Carpaccio make a return. New highlights include the Octopus Ceviche with grapefruit, cucumber, and peanuts, and the Grilled Pork Sausage with comté. The Prime Hanger steak is reasonably priced and just as good as you’d expect, and the Potato Butter and Béarnaise are perfect for dipping those crispy fries.
Oh, and if you want the burger, here’s a little pro tip: The Limited Edition Sunny’s Burger, featuring dry-aged beef with sweet onion, secret sauce, and pickles, is only available on the terrace menu. Our move is to arrive between 5:20 PM and 5:30 PM to grab a spot, since the terrace is first-come, first-served and doesn’t take reservations. Worth it, friends.
We’ve been to Sunny’s at least 40 times.
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RECOVECO
Neighborhood: South Miami
Address: 6000 SW 74th St Ste 1
Cuisine: Modern American, International
We’ll scream it from the top of our lungs: Recoveco is hands down the best restaurant in South Miami and one of the best restaurants in Miami right now. Everything they touch turns to delicious gold. It’s the cutest date spot for a relaxed night out and for those who genuinely love good food and interesting flavor combinations. You may not know every ingredient listed on the menu, but you’re intrigued and curious enough to ask about it and try something different.
Created with love by Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina, Chef Nico Martinez, and wine expert Shannon Gable, Recoveco is where we want to live. From the silverware to the lighting, the amazing wine selection, and the carefully crafted dishes, Recoveco shows us how great Miami restaurants can be.
The menu changes based on the best available ingredients and is cooked in their open kitchen, intentionally keeping things simple yet bursting with flavor. They have a way of making salads sexy. We love their bright pink Radicchio Salad with rhubarb, manchego, and pickled almonds, as well as the staple Grassfed Beef Tongue with whipped sesame, chimichurri, paired with the crispiest carta di musica crackers. Oh, and for sure order the Fig Leaf & Starfruit with juniper berry meringue. They literally can’t do anything wrong, and we just love them and the special restaurant they have created.
We’ve been to Recoveco at least 9 times.
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VICEVERSA APERITIVO BAR
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 398 NE 5th St
Cuisine: Italian, pizza, aperitivo bar
Allora!! The team behind our favorite Miami bar, Jaguar Sun (now closed), opened a second bar in collaboration with one of the city’s most talented bartenders, Valentino Longo. Located inside The Elser Hotel in Downtown, ViceVersa is a funky Italian aperitivo bar offering classic Italian cocktails made with Italian spirits and Miami’s seasonal ingredients.
Longo, known for his work at The Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons, has crafted a list of drinks divided into Negroni Family, Martinis, and Signature Cocktails. Be sure to order the Sbagliato, served in the iconic oversized Campari glass, just like at Bar Basso in Milan since 1960. The drink is bigger than your face. Yes, you’ll want to photograph, and yes, it’s as good as it looks.
Come here if you want to nerd out about Negronis, Americanos, and any vermouth-forward Italian cocktail. Or with that partner who loves a cozy yet lively date night.
The menu, designed by Jaguar Sun’s chefs Carey Hynes and Justin Flit, includes raw bar offerings like the most delicious Scallops and neo-Neapolitan pizzas. We love the white sauce Clam Pizza with middleneck clams, lemons, and scallions; the Vaca Frita with white sauce, mojo onions, and mozzarella; and of course the simple Margherita. Don’t skip the Stracciatella with roasted figs and grapefruit agrodolce from the menu’s apps section.
Oh, and if the seasonal Mango or Passion Fruit Gelato is available, get it. But honestly, all their homemade gelatos are incredible. Shout out to the team for adding a drizzle of olive oil and sea salt to our scoops. Vice Versa is open every day from 5 PM to Midnight. Don’t have a reservation, the bar is a great seat if you’re looking for less food and more drinks. Also, they serve one of the best burgers in Miami, but it’s only available on Mondays in limited quantities.
We’ve been to Vice Versa at least 11 times.
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TÂM TÂM
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 99 NW 1st St
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Tâm Tâm, a lively Vietnamese spot that went from pop-up to permanent restaurant in Downtown, is one of the best restaurants in Miami. Drawing inspiration from the concept of “quán nhậu,” which represents the joy of gathering with friends while enjoying food and drinks, Tâm Tâm has mastered the art of creating un buen ambiente that guarantees a memorable time for all types of vibes (that includes a fun date night). You’ll want to stay hanging for as long as your reservation allows for it (even at the bar).
We highly recommend the Grilled Oysters with salted duck egg hollandaise and scallions, plus the super-refreshing Scallop Pomelo Crudo with coconut nuoc cham, rice paddy oil, crispy garlic, and herbs.
The Jungle Steak Tartare is one of our favorites, made with Mishima Wagyu, shallot oil, rau ram, sesame crackers, and fire ant salt. And love their classic Tam Tam Wings with fish sauce caramel, crispy garlic, cilantro, and lime.
For something larger, we love the Lamb Wrap Situation with betel leaf-wrapped lamb, bánh hỏi noodles, cucumber, lettuce, scallion oil, bean curd, and herbs. Finish with the Seasonal Soft Serve.
We’ve been to TâmTâm at least 7 times.
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BOIA DE
Neighborhood: Little Haiti
Address: 5205 NE 2nd Ave
Cuisine: Italian-American, pasta
If you’ve driven past an unassuming strip mall near Little River and seen a glowing pink exclamation point, then you have found your destination.
Since 2019, Boia De has consistently delivered some of the best food in Miami, if not the best food, earning Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer their Michelin star for a second year in a row. So naturally, it’s challenging to score a table at Boia De. However, if being flexible and/or spontaneous is your thing, keep this restaurant in mind.
There is a walk-in counter specifically held for those without a reservation. You can also use the “notify” feature on the Resy app to be alerted when a table is available. Or if you’re a planner and know you’ll be with your significant other for at least another month, then you can plan your dinner 30 days out. Either way, this will be one of the best meals of your Miami life, so maybe make sure your date is worth it.
Yes, you will find a tiramisu on the menu; however, this isn’t a traditional Italian
Of course, all the pastas are made from scratch, but here you aren’t getting typical Italian food. At Boia, they are pushing the boundaries of what you would expect. There is a depth in flavor.
Order the Crispy Polenta with marinated eggplant and ricotta salata, or Luci’s Chopped Salad to start (one of our favorite salads in Miami). If they’re in season, get the Baby Artichokes with brown butter hollandaise and pine nuts. Work yourself down to the pasta section and try out the Gnocchi Pomodoro and the Tagliolini Nero (served cold) with king crab, vin juane, truffle, and herbs. End the meal with a Crispy Tiramisu or Carrot Cake. You really can’t go wrong here with whatever you order. They’re constantly adding new dishes to the menu, so make sure to ask what’s new.
We’ve been to Boia De at least 27 times.
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MIAMI SLICE
Neighborhood: Downtown | Coconut Grove | Key Biscayne
Address: 1335 NE Miami Ct | 2996 McFarlane Rd | 19 Harbor Dr
Cuisine: American, pizza
Miami Slice has opened in Coconut Grove, joining its original Downtown location and Key Biscayne takeout operation inside Flour & Weirdoughs. We visited on opening day to see what you can expect during the first few weeks. Yes, there was a line, but we arrived at 4:36 PM and were the third guests seated. Keep in mind that there are two separate lines, and the one for takeout was actually longer.
Regardless, we always recommend dining in. The new Grove location has three cozy booths, plus the full Miami Slice bar experience that has made it one of Miami’s favorite pizza spots.
The menu includes all the classic slices along with several non pizza dishes exclusive to Coconut Grove. We tried the Beef Carpaccio with Focaccia, Caprese with Stracciatella, Wood Fired Cabbage, and Watercress Caesar with Wood Fired Croutons.
For the slices, we ordered the Leeks & Bacon, Margherita de la Casa, Pepperoni Proper with hot honey and all the kicks, and the Mushroom Truffle. Here’s the move the team recommended: add the beef carpaccio and the tomatoes and stracciatella from the Caprese on top of the Margherita.
Another saucy move? Get the dips. Vodka, marinara, and three cheese. Yes, all three.
Miami Slice’s dough is handcrafted, high hydration, and fermented for more than 72 hours, giving every slice a crispy bottom and soft, airy crust.
It’s also kind of crazy to think that Miami Slice started as a tiny slice bar inside its friends’ arepera, La Latina, and is now ranked the No. 3 slice shop in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza.
We’ve been to Miami Slice at least 17 times.
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MACCHIALINA
Neighborhood: South Beach
Address: 810 Alton Road
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Macchialina is that rustic Italian restaurant in Miami Beach we have loved since 2012. They’ve always stayed true to who they are and have consistently prepared some of the most flavorful Italian dishes in Miami. It’s dark, romantic, and great for a date night with a quaint bar inside. And it also has the cutest outdoor “Giardino” setup.
Stop by, of course, for all our favorite red sauce pasta like the Cavatelli Macchialina and the Spaghetti Pomodoro. We also can’t get enough of their specials, which change often. Oh, and if you love a little vino with dinner, they’ve always had an excellent wine program.
For dessert, don’t skip the most refreshing Tiramisu you’ve had. It’s made with dulce de leche and an espresso granita, giving it an additional texture that is not usual when eating tiramisu. Make sure you dive in deep with your spoon.
We’ve been to Maachialina at least 12 times.
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PORTOSOLE
Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Address: 2530 Ponce de Leon
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Portosole is one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables. Half the guests are Italian, which is always a good sign. Here you will feel important & well taken care of in a brightly lit, white tablecloth setting (yes, it’s a Coral Gables thing). We love it for a bright lunch with los suegros. It’s also great for clients, date night, or a cute day dress situation with your amigas.
Make sure you order one of the best Melanzane alla Parmigiana we’ve had in Miami, Ravioli di Ossobuco allo Zafferano for those who love saffron, and the classic and traditionally executed Tonnarelli al Cacio e Pepe.
Get the Sgroppino Veneziano, a dessert cocktail made with Prosecco, vanilla ice cream, and vodka. Finished off with lemon zest and ground coffee. Trust us.
We’ve been to Portosole at least 7 times.
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THE SURF CLUB RESTAURANT
Neighborhood: Surfside
Address: 9011 Collins Ave
Cuisine: Modern American
When there is a big name and a Michelin star attached to a restaurant, expectations are always going to be high, and The Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller will not disappoint. This spot is worth the drive
Chef Keller is famously known for The French Laundry in Yountville, California, and Per Se in New York City. Chances are that if and when you decide to stop by The Surf Club Restaurant, Chef Keller won’t be there. But it doesn’t matter. Excellence exists here. And now we want to celebrate any major life achievements at the Surf Club Restaurant.
We could talk forever about how beautiful and regal the Surf Club Restaurant is, but this guide isn’t really about that. It’s a plus, though. But what we want to talk about is the food.
The à la carte menu interprets classic Continental cuisine, delivering a sense of nostalgia through every dish. Start your meal with a beautifully executed cocktail at the bar before heading to your table. We loved the refreshing Basil Smash with gin.
From the appetizers, we recommend the best crispy Jumbo Lump Crab Cake of your life and the Hass Avocado & Garden Vegetable Louie. Moving on to the main event, let us introduce you to the best Fettuccine we’ve ever had. It wasn’t overpowering. It was light and creamy. Normally, we’re meh about truffles, but in this dish, they made sense. And I can’t believe we’re saying this, but we would order it again. This is a splurge experience, and if you’re going to spend $55 for pasta in Miami. This is where you should do it.
If it’s your first time at The Surf Club Restaurant, order the Prime Beef Short Rib Wellington. The dish comes with a Périgourdine sauce and serves two. This is an intricate dish, so if you’re going to try it somewhere, try it at The Surf Club Restaurant. Worth the splurge.
When booking, choose your room wisely: the Club Room for classic and pristine, the Banyan Room for a bright, al fresco-feeling experience (with AC), or the Lounge for a more vibey night with live music. Great for an elevated date when you want to impress without saying too much.
We can’t wait to go back for the monthly fried chicken and to order the rest of the menu.
We’ve been to The Surf Club Restaurant twice.
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WALRUS RODEO
Neighborhood: Little River
Address: 5143 NE 2nd Avenue
Cuisine: Italian, wood-fired kitchen
Walrus Rodeo, Boia De’s sister restaurant located in the same Little Haiti shopping center.
There are three things you need to remember about Walrus Rodeo: porchetta, pizza, and green mustard lasagna. This is one of the best restaurants in Miami for wine and Italian-esque dishes. It’s def not traditional Italian, but there is a modern Italian take throughout the dishes.
The menu theme is “charred”. They’re all about those wood-fired oven flavors. From the pizza selection (a.k.a Za’s), don’t skip the Rodeo Za with anchovies, spicy tomatoes, and maple-brown butter.
Finally, if you go to Walrus Rodeo and don’t order their signature Mustard Green Lasagna with lamb ragu, grana padano, and stracchino, then did you even go to Walrus Rodeo? This is truly the most unique lasagna we’ve ever had in Miami.
We’ve been to Walrus Rodeo at least 10 times.
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