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The Best Bars for Foodies in Miami

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

The most tropical major city in the USA, Miami has a nightlife scene unlike anywhere else in the country. From the oceanfront party hotshots of South Beach to the hip lounges and live music venues of the Design District, the best bars in Miami come in many different flavors. But where are the savviest barflies and night owls getting their groove on in Miami? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We have pulled data from thousands of bars, lounges, nightclubs, and venues in Miami to zero in on the absolute hottest spots. Put on your favorite party dress and enjoy.

Palace
4.8 (4661)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
South Beach
The first LGBT oriented bar to open on always packed Ocean Drive, the Palace is a South Beach Miami institution that attracts locals and visitors alike. Live drag shows take place daily at 7pm and weekends sport daytime shows matched with an unlimited mimosa brunch special. After the show is over Palace turns into a late-night dance club complete with go-go dancers, touring international DJs and one of the most advanced sound systems in the city.
Top review
Barbara
Dined 5 days ago
Good and really fun experience, servers were fun and the drag queens interacted with the audience, i went with my friend who was in miami for the first time and they all interacted with him it was great 🫶
The first LGBT oriented bar to open on always packed Ocean Drive, the Palace is a South Beach Miami institution that attracts locals and visitors alike. Live drag shows take place daily at 7pm and weekends sport daytime shows matched with an unlimited mimosa brunch special. After the show is over Palace turns into a late-night dance club complete with go-go dancers, touring international DJs and one of the most advanced sound systems in the city.
Top review
Barbara
Dined 5 days ago
Good and really fun experience, servers were fun and the drag queens interacted with the audience, i went with my friend who was in miami for the first time and they all interacted with him it was great 🫶
Astra
4.5 (1340)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Wynwood
Panoramic views out over the Arts District from the open air “Sky Garden”, where guests relax in cozy swinging couches, make Astra a favorite for both the after work and late-night crowds. Serving Mediterranean style plates alongside innovative cocktails and an extensive wine list, Astra invites diners to stay and play after dinner is over. Live bands and DJs take over the space after the kitchen closes, keeping Astra packed with a diverse and artistic crowd late into the night.
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Alissar
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Dining at Astra was a truly delightful experience! The ambiance was perfect, offering a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere with stunning views. The food was exceptional, showcasing authentic Greek flavors with a modern twist. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted incredibly fresh. What stood out most was the warm and attentive service; the staff made us feel like valued guests. I highly recommend Astra for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable meal that transports you straight to the Greek islands!
Panoramic views out over the Arts District from the open air “Sky Garden”, where guests relax in cozy swinging couches, make Astra a favorite for both the after work and late-night crowds. Serving Mediterranean style plates alongside innovative cocktails and an extensive wine list, Astra invites diners to stay and play after dinner is over. Live bands and DJs take over the space after the kitchen closes, keeping Astra packed with a diverse and artistic crowd late into the night.
Top review
Alissar
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Dining at Astra was a truly delightful experience! The ambiance was perfect, offering a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere with stunning views. The food was exceptional, showcasing authentic Greek flavors with a modern twist. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasted incredibly fresh. What stood out most was the warm and attentive service; the staff made us feel like valued guests. I highly recommend Astra for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable meal that transports you straight to the Greek islands!
El Camino Mexican Soul Food - Mezcal & Tequila Bar - Fort Lauderdale
4.9 (916)
$30 and under
Mexican
Colee Hammock
As famous for their freshly made margaritas as their locally sourced Mexican “Soul Food”, El Camino is a Delray Beach neighborhood favorite. With both after work and late-night happy hour specials, with both food and drink specials, it is always a festive atmosphere. More than a dozen different house margaritas cover an exotic territory, including the “spicy avocado”, while the tequila and mezcal flights allow for sampling some of the top spirits of Mexico.
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valentina
Dined on May 5, 2025
We went there for 5 de mayo and was a great experience. The food was delicious! I highly recommend this place.
As famous for their freshly made margaritas as their locally sourced Mexican “Soul Food”, El Camino is a Delray Beach neighborhood favorite. With both after work and late-night happy hour specials, with both food and drink specials, it is always a festive atmosphere. More than a dozen different house margaritas cover an exotic territory, including the “spicy avocado”, while the tequila and mezcal flights allow for sampling some of the top spirits of Mexico.
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valentina
Dined on May 5, 2025
We went there for 5 de mayo and was a great experience. The food was delicious! I highly recommend this place.
Mastro's Ocean Club - Fort Lauderdale
4.7 (3687)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Lauderdale Beach
Waterfront dining on the canals of Fort Lauderdale is the main attraction to Mastro’s Ocean Club but the restaurant’s elegant lounge area is also one of the best bars in Miami to enjoy a meticulously prepared cocktail. A top-shelf liquor selection, an expansive wine list - much of it selected to match the seafood specials on the menu - and live entertainment give Mastro a strong local following.
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James
Dined 6 days ago
I went there for my wife birthday, food was top level , service was unbelievable atmosphere was just wawwwww will definitely coming back , meastro's restaurant is the best.
Waterfront dining on the canals of Fort Lauderdale is the main attraction to Mastro’s Ocean Club but the restaurant’s elegant lounge area is also one of the best bars in Miami to enjoy a meticulously prepared cocktail. A top-shelf liquor selection, an expansive wine list - much of it selected to match the seafood specials on the menu - and live entertainment give Mastro a strong local following.
Top review
James
Dined 6 days ago
I went there for my wife birthday, food was top level , service was unbelievable atmosphere was just wawwwww will definitely coming back , meastro's restaurant is the best.
R House Wynwood
4.7 (1045)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Latin
Wynwood
An upscale restaurant, locally focused art gallery, and serious nightlife venue all in one, Wynwood’s R House dazzles multiple senses at the same time. Besides a progressively priced happy hour menu, where prices go up as the night goes on, the restaurant hosts themed parties with live DJs after the kitchen staff clock out and weekend drag brunch shows. A large outside patio allows for enjoying Miami’s tropical climate while enjoying a cold house-made cocktail.
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Miriam
Dined on May 10, 2025
The best place to celebrate birthdays or ant special occasion , highly recomend
An upscale restaurant, locally focused art gallery, and serious nightlife venue all in one, Wynwood’s R House dazzles multiple senses at the same time. Besides a progressively priced happy hour menu, where prices go up as the night goes on, the restaurant hosts themed parties with live DJs after the kitchen staff clock out and weekend drag brunch shows. A large outside patio allows for enjoying Miami’s tropical climate while enjoying a cold house-made cocktail.
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Miriam
Dined on May 10, 2025
The best place to celebrate birthdays or ant special occasion , highly recomend
Bakan
4.8 (1883)
$30 and under
Mexican
Wynwood
With over 6,000 square feet of dining and drinking space surrounded by a live cactus garden, BAKAN is an artsy modern take on the classic Mexican restaurant and drinking establishment. More than 500 different varieties of tequila and mezcal are housed in the bar’s four-story glass case, all available by the shot or even paired with the restaurant's menu selections. The kitchen at BAKAN specializes in authentic and traditional Mexican fare done to modern high-quality standards and imports its own ancestral organic corn directly from Mexico.
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AmberVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious Food. Great for groups. Awesome drinks and nice nice service. 
With over 6,000 square feet of dining and drinking space surrounded by a live cactus garden, BAKAN is an artsy modern take on the classic Mexican restaurant and drinking establishment. More than 500 different varieties of tequila and mezcal are housed in the bar’s four-story glass case, all available by the shot or even paired with the restaurant's menu selections. The kitchen at BAKAN specializes in authentic and traditional Mexican fare done to modern high-quality standards and imports its own ancestral organic corn directly from Mexico.
Top review
AmberVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious Food. Great for groups. Awesome drinks and nice nice service. 
Tap 42- Coral Gables
4.4 (507)
$30 and under
American
Coral Gables
A gastropub named after the 42 different kinds of craft beer served on tap, Tap 42 is a local favorite in the historic Coral Gables neighborhood of Miami. The open floor plan and large outside patio mean that mingling in a must and there is plenty of room to accommodate friends old and new. Besides two daily happy hour sessions, one designed for the after-work crowd and one for the up all-nighters, Tap 42 also hosts weekly Ladies Nights on Wednesdays and bottomless brunches on the weekends.
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Bryce
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
My server was rebacca. She was really nice and provided a great experience for my first time at tap. She also handled my request with care and was a great server for the night
A gastropub named after the 42 different kinds of craft beer served on tap, Tap 42 is a local favorite in the historic Coral Gables neighborhood of Miami. The open floor plan and large outside patio mean that mingling in a must and there is plenty of room to accommodate friends old and new. Besides two daily happy hour sessions, one designed for the after-work crowd and one for the up all-nighters, Tap 42 also hosts weekly Ladies Nights on Wednesdays and bottomless brunches on the weekends.
Top review
Bryce
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
My server was rebacca. She was really nice and provided a great experience for my first time at tap. She also handled my request with care and was a great server for the night
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Kendall
4.4 (1360)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Kendall
A Peruvian themed restaurant in Miami’s Doral neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca also specializes in the South American countries famous distilled grape alcohol. Pisco is used to create both classic cocktails like the Pisco Sour, the national cocktail of Peru, as well as innovative takes on modern favorites like the Nazca Mule, made with ginger beer, lime, and Peruvian Pisco. During the hora loca (happy hour), drink specials, as well as a variety of house-made ceviche plates, are available at the bar.
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Nannette
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
The food was pretty good. The conchitas a la parmesana were excellent. I had the lunch special of half a ceviche and small portion of lomo saltado. The lomo was tasty but was lacking sauce so it was kind of dry. Another person ordered the full Lobo and that one was pretty juicy. The drinks were okay.
A Peruvian themed restaurant in Miami’s Doral neighborhood, Pisco y Nazca also specializes in the South American countries famous distilled grape alcohol. Pisco is used to create both classic cocktails like the Pisco Sour, the national cocktail of Peru, as well as innovative takes on modern favorites like the Nazca Mule, made with ginger beer, lime, and Peruvian Pisco. During the hora loca (happy hour), drink specials, as well as a variety of house-made ceviche plates, are available at the bar.
Top review
Nannette
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
The food was pretty good. The conchitas a la parmesana were excellent. I had the lunch special of half a ceviche and small portion of lomo saltado. The lomo was tasty but was lacking sauce so it was kind of dry. Another person ordered the full Lobo and that one was pretty juicy. The drinks were okay.
Marion
4.3 (784)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Brickell
A restaurant and lounge located in Miami’s Brickell area, Marion is known for its brasserie-style Asian American dining, but it also draws a strong bar crowd to the lounge area. With a separate champagne bar and a rotating roster of well-known DJs, Marion has established itself as a place to mix it up with the Miami jet set. Handmade cocktails are on special during the week and the restaurants infamous Thursday Night Soiree cranks up the hit music and focusing on sharing cocktails and memories with new friends.
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Helen
Dined on May 31, 2025
the servers are top tier, vibes are impeccable, food was amazing! performers were stunning & interactive. jalapeño hamachi was a fav! will definitely be back.
A restaurant and lounge located in Miami’s Brickell area, Marion is known for its brasserie-style Asian American dining, but it also draws a strong bar crowd to the lounge area. With a separate champagne bar and a rotating roster of well-known DJs, Marion has established itself as a place to mix it up with the Miami jet set. Handmade cocktails are on special during the week and the restaurants infamous Thursday Night Soiree cranks up the hit music and focusing on sharing cocktails and memories with new friends.
Top review
Helen
Dined on May 31, 2025
the servers are top tier, vibes are impeccable, food was amazing! performers were stunning & interactive. jalapeño hamachi was a fav! will definitely be back.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Pembroke Pines, FL
4.7 (5819)
$30 and under
American
Pembroke Pines
The Cooper’s Hawk Winery produces over 700,000 cases of wine each year, most of it used in its own restaurants across the country. The Pembroke Pines location of this Italian and American themed restaurant focuses on matching the house vinos with menu items in pairings that bring out the best flavor profiles. Happy hour at the bar takes place from 3pm to 6pm daily and allows visitors to sample many of the Cooper’s Hawk wine labels by the glass, as well as save on a nicely rounded selection of appetizers and small plates.
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Arno
Dined 5 days ago
Always an excellent place to dating your wife on Friday night.
The Cooper’s Hawk Winery produces over 700,000 cases of wine each year, most of it used in its own restaurants across the country. The Pembroke Pines location of this Italian and American themed restaurant focuses on matching the house vinos with menu items in pairings that bring out the best flavor profiles. Happy hour at the bar takes place from 3pm to 6pm daily and allows visitors to sample many of the Cooper’s Hawk wine labels by the glass, as well as save on a nicely rounded selection of appetizers and small plates.
Top review
Arno
Dined 5 days ago
Always an excellent place to dating your wife on Friday night.
YOLO
4.7 (6140)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
Calling itself a” foodies delight and a socialite's playground”, YOLO is a sophisticated restaurant and lounge in the heart of the Las Olas area of Fort Lauderdale. An outdoor patio, large dining room, and central bar provide diverse locales for enjoying the contemporary American cuisine, all of it prepared right in the brightly lit open kitchen. Seasonal cocktails and specialty drinks go on special during the daily happy hour, which runs from 4:30pm till 7:30pm and can be taken advantage of at the bar or fire pit area.
Top review
Joe
Dined 6 days ago
The restaurant itself was great! Food was delicious, it came out quickly which was fantastic because we were starving Lol…Service…our server Laina, (couldn’t hear it because there was some noise, but I think I got it right) anyways, she was incredible, her attention was A+ and I wish all were like her! She was knowledgeable and attentive! The place itself was very nice, it was a little packed due to happy hour I think but definitely would recommend! Definitely 5 stars ….
Calling itself a” foodies delight and a socialite's playground”, YOLO is a sophisticated restaurant and lounge in the heart of the Las Olas area of Fort Lauderdale. An outdoor patio, large dining room, and central bar provide diverse locales for enjoying the contemporary American cuisine, all of it prepared right in the brightly lit open kitchen. Seasonal cocktails and specialty drinks go on special during the daily happy hour, which runs from 4:30pm till 7:30pm and can be taken advantage of at the bar or fire pit area.
Top review
Joe
Dined 6 days ago
The restaurant itself was great! Food was delicious, it came out quickly which was fantastic because we were starving Lol…Service…our server Laina, (couldn’t hear it because there was some noise, but I think I got it right) anyways, she was incredible, her attention was A+ and I wish all were like her! She was knowledgeable and attentive! The place itself was very nice, it was a little packed due to happy hour I think but definitely would recommend! Definitely 5 stars ….

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