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Amara at Paraiso - Amara at Paraiso, Miami, FL

Amara at Paraiso

4.4
4.4
4478 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso is the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant bringing together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture. From environment to cuisine and vibe, experience the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty of Biscayne Bay that defines what living in Miami is all about through the lens of James Beard Award-winning chef/restauranteur Michael Schwartz.

We are taking every precaution to ensure a safe dining experience for our guests during these unprecedented times. Our outdoor seating is spacious, with many tables on our covered terrace.

We accept walk ins and have bar seating available.

Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Latin American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-9495
  • Website
    http://www.amaraatparaiso.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The team from Michael Schwartz events can bring the Amara experience to life at your event off-site. For menus and a list of our full-service capabilities email: events@amaraatparaiso.com
  • Private party facilities
    A Love Letter to Miami. Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture to create the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant from environment to cuisine and vibe.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Smith: (786) 708-6408
  • Location
    3101 NE 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
  • Neighborhood
    Edgewater
  • Cross street
    30th Terrace at NE 7th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Paradise Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Lunch in paradise awaits at Amara at Paraiso! Indulge in our 3-course menu for just $35, with a choice of 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts. 🌴🍽️
    Paradise Lunch Photo

  • Ring in the New Year on the Bay!

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Amara at Paraiso! ✨ Enjoy a festive a la carte menu with holiday dishes and cocktails, all against a stunning waterfront backdrop. Join us for a night of great food, drinks, and unforgettable moments with friends and family. 🎉 Book your seat now for a joyous start to the new year! 🥂
    Ring in the New Year on the Bay! Photo

  • The Bridge - Rooftop Brunch Party

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 10, 2023 only
    Welcome to The Bridge -- The rooftop party with a view Join us for a lavish rooftop gathering at Amara at Paraiso, where we're all set to deliver a one-of-a-kind brunch experience. Feast on a mouthwatering menu lovingly crafted by our talented chefs, to be savored with a side of bubbly Veuve Clicquot Champange, set to a stunning view of The Bridge. While you enjoy this culinary delight, the beats of DJ Gardy Girault, DJ K9, and DJ Bullet will take you on a musical journey. Exclusively for 21+. Dress comfortably in chic linen attire and be prepared for an unforgettable time. Your fabulous brunch experience is here! For reservations and more info: 954-801-4665 or 305-927-7247

Offers

  • $1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Price Veuve Clicquot

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:45 PM
    Tuesdays are your oyster! $1 oysters all day, plus 1/2 price Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Enjoy the view by the bay! 🌊🥂🍴

    $1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Price Veuve Clicquot Photo

What 4,478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Great for scenic views

  • Downtown Areas

    Most Booked

4,478 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great overall, beautiful restaurant with friendly staff and amazing view

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  2. Tomi

    Key West

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience4
    La comida no tenía buen sabor. El servicio pobre. Nuestro mesero se equivocaba en todo. Paso café tibio. Hacia ambiente fresco y el ventilador arriba de nosotros no lo podían apagar. El lugar muy bonito pero la experiencia general mala.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall1Food3Service1Ambience2
    Service was poor throughout the evening. Staff were not attentive, bartender splashed me with citrus juice and didn’t even offer to comp my drink (although he did give me a glass of water to dab the wet spots on my dress), our table server disappeared for an extended period of time and didn’t check on us until dinner was over because we waved down a busboy to ask for the check (server apologized for being absent). Food was good but not great. Would not dine there again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
    Delicious meal and drinks, welcoming staff, great ambiance. Our drinks and food were a little slow in arriving, but overall, a great meal. If you’ve got a vegetarian in your group, the sides and the arroz verde (which eats like a Latin American bi bim bop), is a great option. Appreciated the bar’s accommodation to make the spicy margarita a “skinny” with less agave!

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  5. RoxanaD

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall3Food2Service2Ambience5
    Food is not as good as it used to be. When you charge so much food and attention must be excellent. Almost impossible to get some water. So many waiters and no one to pour water. It’s a pity standards are going down

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  6. ClaudiaA

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall1Food1Service3Ambience5
    Dinner was very disappointing, terrible food and very expensive. My husband and I have been dining here for years, ever since it opened. Its never been inexpensive, but its usually very good and you can manage the menu and order well. However, this time everything tasted like it had been made hours before and reheated. Its a beautiful spot, there are such few quality places for waterfront dining, that its a shame this has gotten so bad. We dine at Michael Swartz's restaurants regularly, they are usually consistent. I don't know if they were expecting a huge crowd because of Art Basel and made tons of food in advance and just served us that, but everything was stale and cold. The oysters, the view and service almost made up for it- the hefty price tag though made me feel like this will be the last time we are going.

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  7. RBriggs

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious and lovely experience! Gorgeous view, wonderful food.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall4Food3Service2Ambience5
    Service was not as good as usual. I’ve been many times before and it’s usually better. We ordered an appetizer that took 30 minutes to arrive. (Short rib empanadas- arrived a bit dry). ordered margarita with no salt twice and both times it came with salt. ambiance us beautiful.

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  9. DerekT

    Miami

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience5
    The location and property are amazing. The food has room for improvement.

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  10. ck2005

    Miami

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience1
    Food was dreadful, service was rude and seldom. I got a ridiculously overpriced "whole fish" for 2, which I'm guessing was tile fish fileted under a bed of tomato and onion sauce. My son got a $70 industrial cut of beef that was all fat. Both were better than the mixed beef platter, which was totally inedible and featured a skinny churrasco burned to a crisp on the bottom, a slab of t-bone you could barely cut, and disgusting sweet breads. There were no specials, little on the menu. The waiter excitedly steered us to the rice bowl, but the rice was hard and undercooked, mixed with a messy egg and random spices thrown together. The food tasted old, like the last day of a 2-week cruise. I got a Hendricks martini, which was both watered down and gave me a splitting headache (I doubt it was Hendricks Gin). My father-in-law got a gin and tonic that was all tonic. My sister-in-law, whose birthday we were celebrating, had to get up and go in search of water. The waiter rattled off the desserts and acted peeved when we asked to see the dessert menu. The whole table but me got up and left rather than go through the interminable wait for the check. No one wanted to see the view. They infuriatingly added a 20% gratuity. I was determined to lower it after the abysmal food and service, but the waiter quickly ran my card through one of those handheld gadgets before I knew it, and there was no way to adjust the tip, unless I wanted to give him even more of my money (which I did not). The Michaels Genuine brand has fallen off a cliff. Lots of places have a great view in Miami. This restaurant is not even trying.

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  11. RBriggs

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service2Ambience5
    Don’t let the service slip! Food and ambiance are perfect.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service1Ambience3
    The service was horrible. I had to ask the waiter for our drinks, food, and dessert every time. Besides, only about 4-5 tables were busy. The place was practically empty. The food was ok. Nothing major. The only thing I enjoyed was the atmosphere. The place is beautiful. However, not sure how they were able to get so many good reviews. They need to step it up with the service.

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  13. MartinM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service5Ambience5
    The setting was lovely and our waiter was nice, but the food was mixed. We had a risotto dish that looked and tasted like it came from a box. The mashed potatoes were basically potato soup—tasty enough, but really strange. Desserts were okay at best. The real complaint is the price. How can places in Miami keep charging upwards of $100 person and giving you food that’s not as good as what you’d get at a decent fast-casual place? The pretentiousness is ridiculous.

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  14. MaryjoM

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food3Service5Ambience5
    Phenomenal ambiance, the smash yuca lacks desire to eat extremely sticky and starchy.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience5
    Food was terrible cold, service was slow, no options in the menu ….

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service5Ambience4
    The view can’t be beat but the Thanksgiving dinner was meh. Stone crab and oysters are always good. Jose was a delight. Drinks are good. Valet is a litte rude and takes a really long time for 25$

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  17. BRIAN

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Great ambience as you dine on the shores of Biscayne Bay. Even though it was a great dining experience, the menu is very limited. Highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts.

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  18. MarcosH

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service5Ambience5
    We went there just to eat turkey, at the Thanksgiving day. Disappointed, the turkey was completely dry.

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  19. ChristianS

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Always a good time at Amara starting with the gorgeous views if the bay. Service was excellent as usual. Food was good (not great), and a little over priced.

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  20. Lovesgoodfood

    Los Angeles

    138 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service4Ambience5
    This was a very unfortunate experience that began with a shouting argument with the valet. Not sure why a valet would want to argue prior to parking the car and especially at $25 per pop. Being aggravated at the beginning, It was hard to get out of it, even though it was Thanksgiving. The view was sensational, the French wine great, the salad delicious and dessert exceptional. However, the Thanksgiving turkey meal was boring. The turkey extremely dried out, the string beans really undercooked, maybe not even cooked and the Mac and cheese was good. Just good. I also had the oysters which I would say were tasteless. This was an extremely disappointing experience, and now I know why people don’t like going out on Thanksgiving.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience2
    Yes, the spot is lovely, right by the water, but that's pretty much the only nice thing about Amara. The food is below average and terribly, terribly overpriced. Their staff is desperate to push you to buy more of their bland dishes, making them seriously obnoxious (no, I don't need to be asked 3 times "if I want some champagne"). Also beware with wine by the glass: our waiter never asked for which size we wanted, tricked us and charged for the largest size. We could have just bought a bottle given how much we paid. You can find better in Miami: avoid this restaurant, it's a tourist trap.

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  22. Chris

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience5
    Food/Views outstanding, service can use major work. Ordered some kid entrees and it came with green rice, instead of her mentioning this before it was our fault cause we didn’t know the rice was green. So had to order $12 fries since the kids didn’t want the rice. The busser was in a better mood and better service. Reservation said bday lunch, had remind her about it. Didn’t deserve the $90 tip (included).

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  23. CaSeMi1980

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Very nice place by the water. Food was delicious. Perfect for date night.

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  24. STHEFANYF

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service2Ambience5
    The food was good but too much spice and nobody told us when we made de order. The attendant was rude many times! Service terrible! But the location and outdoor view really beautiful

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  25. Ahmad

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service1Ambience4
    We were really excited to try this for our anniversary but as soon as we sat down service was incredibly disappointing, the waiter disappeared on us for 15 min before taking our order and we had to flag another waitress and they were very inattentive and slow (e.g. we received crab claws but then waited for another 15 min to get the crab opener tool). As for food, prawns and cauliflower were good but catch of the day was tasteless. Too noisy and we didn't want to stay to order desert for our anniversary because of the poor service.

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  26. UmbertoG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service3Ambience5
    The food was uneventful. It’s time for the talented Michael Schwartz to revamp the kitchen and cuisine of this delightfully situated restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. MarilynD

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
    The setting is beautiful. The food was tasty if a bit overpriced. The menu is quite limited. The service does not warrant the price point. Parking was a pain. We waited over 20 minutes for our car at the valet. Overall, it was a nice experience, but not someplace I would frequent.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience5
    The worst valet at any restaurant I have ever gone too. Wait times of 20 minutes, unorganized, very little English understood, walk half a block to pick up the car when valet finally does bring it! Worth taking ride service than driving there.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service2Ambience5
    The food was to salty, the dessert I was very good.

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  30. TatianaG

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Nos encanta. Lo recomendamos y vamos mucho. Sitio obligado en nuestras visitas a esta ciudad.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The atmosphere was beautiful & very comfortable. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful with any questions about the menu. Thr food was excellent,

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  32. DailyBread

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service4Ambience2
    Unfortunately, this restaurant has gone downhill. The food was very poorly prepared and the menu appears to have been substantially curtailed. Very disappointing.

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  33. anitaF

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our experience was exceptional!! Great food , amazing view and excellent service . Our waitress Vragana wow!! She was amazing. Let us enjoy your food , and we were in great company. No rushing us out ! I recommend this restaurant to many ! We will definitely come back!! Keep up the excellent service! Cheers!!

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  34. MarielA

    Miami

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service3Ambience5
    Gorgeous ambiance as always. Service has decayed a bit or perhaps was our server that didn’t pay much attention. The water guy was always the helpful person. Food is good maintains good quality

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  35. Jacob

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Anniversary dinner home run. This isn’t the finest of fine dining (not what I was looking for) but I made a request via email to reservations to be executed on anniversary and reservations (Pauline?) called day of to confirm my preorder and everything was set. She was lovely. They had a few other really nice touches on the table that surprised us and were thoughtful and touching - in short it worked out perfectly - many thanks to the team and I’m very very grateful to them all. Kyle was great on table service. Attentive but not intrusive. Menus printed personalized. They also completed a mini wine pairing I had setup which was just right. Management table touches. Perfect. Thanks to the team top to bottom.

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  36. Pelegrino

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had an unpleasant experience, but were immediately contacted by management and they more than made up for it. Amara is beautiful and they aim to please.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall1Food5Service1Ambience5
    Was over charged. When I tried contacting the manager no response

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  38. Monica

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I love Amara!! Great views, food and service. Definitely recommend

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  39. Kika

    Greater Boston

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    I’ve been at Amara before, for dinner and brunch. Tonight dinner didn’t catch me much. The drinks were good! The restaurant is very pretty!

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  40. NYCluv

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience5
    Incredibly overpriced for the quality of food. Very limited menu.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Amara at Paraiso using the Order Online button.

Amara at Paraiso is rated 4.4 stars by 4478 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amara at Paraiso

3101 NE 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    30th Terrace at NE 7th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Edgewater
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Latin American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.amaraatparaiso.com/
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-9495
  • Catering
    The team from Michael Schwartz events can bring the Amara experience to life at your event off-site. For menus and a list of our full-service capabilities email: events@amaraatparaiso.com
  • Private party facilities
    A Love Letter to Miami. Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture to create the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant from environment to cuisine and vibe.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffany Smith: (786) 708-6408

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