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The Best Restaurants in Miami, According to our Tastemakers

The OpenTable Team

Miami is an explosion of color and sound. The roar of the ocean waves pairs well with salsa music from street musicians set up around Miami Beach. In addition to the vibrant music and the breathtaking views, Miami is known for its dining scene. There are countless restaurants here that wow visitors and locals alike, and foodies can find excellent food amongst a wide array of cuisines and price ranges. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Choose a spot on this list, then book a table and let your taste buds enjoy!

20 Restaurants

Updated February 25, 2020

Restaurants:	Alter, Cvltvra, Chotto Matte Miami…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	American, Latin American, Japanese…
Neighborhoods:	Wynwood / Edgewater, Downtown Miami / Miami River District, Miami Beach / South Beach…

Alter

$$$$·American·

Wynwood / Edgewater

411 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Tasting Menu

Get out of South Beach and check out another cool Miami neighborhood by eating at Alter. This chic industrial space with high ceilings and metal accents sits in the Wynwood neighbo…Read more

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Cvltvra

$$$$·Latin American·

Downtown Miami / Miami River District

72 reviews

Casual
Neighborhood Gem
Pre/post Theatre

Cvltvra is a fusion restaurant that combines Latin flavors and Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown, Cvltvra is a bustling eatery with an open kitchen, and it at…Read more

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Chotto Matte Miami

$$$$·Japanese·

Miami Beach / South Beach

872 reviews

Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine
Hot Spot

Another excellent fusion option in Miami is Chotto Matte. This eatery brings together Japanese and Peruvian flavors for a menu that is as fresh and light as it is spicy and vibrant…Read more

96% recommended

Japanese in Miami / Southeast Florida

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Estiatorio Milos – Miami

$$$$·Seafood·

Miami Beach / South Beach

2,626 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Great for Lunch

For some of the best seafood in Miami, head to Milos by Costas Spiliadis. This authentic Greek restaurant specializes in fare from the sea. Imagine the freshest wild-caught fish pa…Read more

87% recommended

Seafood in Miami / Southeast Florida

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LPM Restaurant & Bar

$$$$·French·

Brickell

848 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Romantic
Good for a Date

Some of Miami's best French food is at La Petite Maison. Located in the Brickell section of Downtown, La Petite Maison serves up dishes one might expect from a French cafe -- salad…Read more

93% recommended

French in Miami / Southeast Florida

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Caviar Russe Miami

$$$$·Seafood·

Miami

126 reviews

Quiet Conversation
Romantic
Good for a Date

Opulence and decadence abound at Caviar Russe Miami, a second outpost of the legendary NYC caviar restaurant. Caviar Russe is the spot to go for diners who want to drink champagne,…Read more

100% recommended

Seafood in Miami / Southeast Florida

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Fiola Miami

$$$$·Italian·

Coral Gables / Coral Way / Little Havana

925 reviews

Special Occasion
Notable Wine List
Romantic

Fiola is one of the best restaurants in Miami, but it's actually in Coral Gables, one of the most affluent suburbs of the city. The restaurant serves contemporary Italian dishes, w…Read more

94% recommended

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Atlantikós

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Bal Harbour

260 reviews

Authentic
Good for a Date
Casual

Another great spot for Greek food in Miami is Atlantikos, a restaurant that focuses on serving fresh fish with Greek flavors. Atlantikos' stark white and blue mimics the aesthetic …Read more

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Azabu Miami Beach

$$$$·Japanese·

Miami Beach / South Beach

319 reviews

Good for a Date
Romantic
Authentic

Looking for the best sushi in Miami? It may just be at Azabu Miami Beach, an upscale and trendy Japanese restaurant that serves some of the freshest fish in town. Not all of the fi…Read more

91% recommended

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Palat

$$$$·Italian·

Design District / Buena Vista

372 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

One of the best restaurants in Miami — Palat — is in the city's Buena Vista neighborhood. This neighborhood eatery serves comforting Italian food and offers an extensive wine list…Read more

98% recommended

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Ariete

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Coconut Grove

916 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

No matter what the weather is in Miami, diners can enjoy a meal at Ariete, since the trendy restaurant offers an indoor-outdoor experience. This means that the restaurant has long …Read more

86% recommended

Contemporary American in Miami - Dade County

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dōma

$$$$·Italian·

Wynwood / Edgewater

429 reviews

Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining
Good for a Date

In Wynwood is Doma, perhaps the best spot to dine in Miami for wine lovers. This chic, minimalist space uses Scandinavian design, so expect a clean and sleek feel that is distinctl…Read more

93% recommended

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KYU

$$$$·Contemporary Asian·

Wynwood / Edgewater

1,591 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Hot Spot
Creative Cuisine

For an excellent Asian fusion meal, diners in Miami like to go to Kyu, one of the best restaurants in Miami with a fun and bustling environment and a menu that serves food fresh of…Read more

100% recommended

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The Jim and Neesie

$$$$·American·

Miami Beach / South Beach

96 reviews

Cozy
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

The Jim and Neesie is in a Miami Beach hostel—the Generator Hostel. Don't think that means it's a restaurant to skip, though. This trendy eatery is an outpost of a popular London d…Read more

100% recommended

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Lure Fishbar at Loews Miami Beach Hotel

$$$$·Seafood·

Miami Beach / South Beach

754 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Business Meals
Fit for Foodies

In the Loews Miami Beach, this Lure Fishbar is the Miami outpost of a popular New York upscale seafood restaurant. Lure serves some of the best fish dishes and sushi in town, and d…Read more

100% recommended

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Da Lida by Fooq's

$$$$·Comfort Food·

Downtown Miami / Miami River District

559 reviews

Good for a Date
Cozy
Creative Cuisine

Miami is all about sensuality. Fooq's, a Persian restaurant centrally located in Downtown and one of the best restaurants in Miami, picks up on that and forms their concept around …Read more

95% recommended

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The Surf Club Restaurant

$$$$·Continental·

Surfside

299 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Go back in time at the Surf Club, a Miami hotel restaurant from a bygone era. This restaurant oozes elegance with details that harken back to supper clubs of the “swinging” hotel r…Read more

88% recommended

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Matador Room - The Miami Beach EDITION

$$$$·Latin American·

Miami Beach / South Beach

1,611 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

One of the world's most famous chefs, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is behind the Matador Room, one of the best restaurants in Miami and a place that makes diners feel like they've st…Read more

91% recommended

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Le Sirenuse Miami Restaurant - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Italian·

Surfside

610 reviews

Good for a Date
Romantic
Special Occasion

La Sirenuse harnesses the beachy feel of its location, in the Surf Club hotel, and uses it to recreate an authentic-seeming Mediterranean ambiance at one of the best restaurants in…Read more

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KAIDO - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Asian·

Design District / Buena Vista

163 reviews

Good for a Date
Romantic
Bar Seating

In the heart of the Design District is KAIDO, a twist on a Japanese restaurant that shines for its plating. For food that's both beautiful and delicious, this is a great spot, sinc…Read more

100% recommended

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