Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Downtown Areas

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Downtown Areas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Caviar Russe Miami

5.0

5 (275)

$50 and over

Seafood

Brickell

About the restaurant

After 17 years on Madison Avenue in NYC, Michelin Stared Caviar Russe decided to tap its first expansion to the up and coming culinary center of the south - Miami, Florida.

Located at the Four Seasons Tower on Brickell Avenue, Caviar Russe is the perfect place to celebrate life's most precious moments, as well as to indulge in the world of exceptional cuisine.

Our full service bar allows our guests to enjoy the highest quality cocktails, champagnes and over 20 different frozen Vodka's

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

CorinneVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Everything in the menu is excellent. Very fine dining experience. One of my favorite restaurants in Miami

Osaka Miami

4.9

4.9 (168)

$50 and over

Sushi

Brickell

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brickell, Osaka Nikkei offers a unique fusion of Peruvian ingredients and Japanese techniques, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Our chic, trendy atmosphere blends the warmth of wood, adobe elements, lush greenery, and soft lighting, making it the perfect spot for an evening out or a special lunch. At Osaka, we pride ourselves on delivering the best Nikkei experience in Miami, with exceptional service, great music, and a stylish ambiance.

For the safety and comfort of our guests, Osaka upholds a strict no-firearm policy within our premises.
Please note that management reserves the right to make final determinations regarding entry. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in preserving a welcoming environment for all.

To ensure an elevated experience for everyone, we kindly ask our guests to follow a smart casual dress code.
During dinner service, we request that guests avoid wearing caps, athletic wear, beach attire, or flip-flops.

Top review

Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, great service and great times. Will be back.

Bunbury

4.8

4.8 (612)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Edgewater

About the restaurant

Occasionally, fine wine and exquisite food come together in just the right way. The mundane sensations of time seem to melt into the joys of the moment. You need only a good friend for sincere conversation and the delectable sweets and savories we bring to your table here at Bunbury. We started this restaurant with the foundational belief that hard work makes big dreams come to life. As it turns out, they bring affection to the neighborhood as well. Bold Malbecs and symphonic Merlots wash away a long day's stress, while our rich Duck Confit, Brie Crocante, and eight different kinds of empanadas warm your soul. And, however whimsical it may seem, it's no accident. It's the result of a big dream, hard work, and plenty of love.

Street parking available or third party valet services located at Square Station Apartments 1420 NE Miami Pl, at a rate of $10 for the entire stay upon validation stamp.

Top review

stevenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We went with our son, his wife & her parents. All 6 of us LOVED this restaurant. It was a very cool looking restaurant. We started with empanadas. They were yummy! Then we had steak, salads, chicken & short ribs. Everything was delicious.

CRAFT Midtown

5.0

5 (31)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Midtown Miami

About the restaurant

At CRAFT, we seek to offer a modern and casual atmosphere, ideal for breakfast, lunch meetings, a bite after work or a family get together for brunch any weekend. We take great pride in bringing an excellent service for each one of our customers on top of the delicious food we serve at each CRAFT location. We’d like to make everyone feel like regulars, welcoming them warmly, tending to every detail and serving our best cooking.

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Santiago

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Wonderful! They received us immediately and the experience was great!

Flora Plant Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (47)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Morningside

About the restaurant

Experience a Tropical Oasis at Flora Plant Kitchen in Miami's Morningside

Discover the vibrant flavors of our Latin-inspired, plant-powered menu crafted by Executive Chef Fabio Delgado. Nestled amidst lush greenery, Flora Plant Kitchen offers an inviting escape where you can dine indoors or on our charming patio, fully immersing yourself in Miami's breezy, tropical vibes.

Join us for weekend brunch and savor favorites like our signature Breakfast Sandwich or Mushroom Shakshouka, paired with fresh juices and rich, sustainably sourced Colombian coffee. Watch our skilled culinary team in action in our open kitchen, where every dish is prepared with care and transparency.

Elevate your evening with our dinner menu, featuring indulgent options like Truffle Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque and our wholesome Wild Rice Bowl. At Flora Plant Kitchen, every bite celebrates sustainability, freshness, and unforgettable flavor.

Top review

Joao

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and food ! My Wife and I got an explosion of flavor with every bite we took. Great atmosphere inside and outdoor. Top level , the Best plant based restaurant we’ve ever been to . Definitely going back again !

NiDo Caffé

4.9

4.9 (368)

$31 to $50

Italian

MiMo / Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Come visit our neighborhood gem for amazing Italian cuisine! We offer inside and outside dining. Ni.Do Wine@ Beer Restaurant is and authentic Italian restaurant offering an amazing experience starting with the Menu with weekly specials followed by our ambiance and warming staff. Kids friendly, Pets friendly, Vegetarian options. If you are interested in more details please visit www.nidocaffe.com and follow us on Instagram -nidocaffe-
Parking it's simple in front or in the lot always you find a place. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

CarolynVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Delicious Italian food in a homey atmosphere, every time.

'O Munaciello MiMo District

4.8

4.8 (173)

$31 to $50

Italian

MiMo / Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Recreating and interpreting traditional Neapolitan dishes, ‘O Munaciello is a full-menu restaurant and pizzeria located in the MiMo district of Miami. The restaurant has its roots as one of the most celebrated restaurants in Florence, Italy. ‘O Munaciello uses local produce and fine imported goods to create dishes found nowhere else in the South Florida region. Its pizzas are even baked in a made-to-measure brick oven handmade in Naples, Italy. Our commitment to authentic cuisine, outstanding service, and a unique atmosphere make ‘O Munaciello a unique addition to the Miami culinary scene.

Top review

walterVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent dinner, from the fish fry, to the spaghetti alle vongole with bottarga and the pastiera napoletana and panna cotta to finish. Great Greco di Tufo white wine as well. Luca is always the best and it was a pleasure to meet the extremely nice Claudia. I will keep coming over or order by Uber when we prefer to stay in. Don't forget this is one of (or the) best place to eat authentic pizza napoletana in the entire city

Brasserie Laurel

4.9

4.9 (147)

$50 and over

French

Downtown Miami

About the restaurant

With a Michelin Star under his belt for his highly acclaimed restaurant Ariete, Chef Michael Beltran and Ariete Hospitality Group bring another stellar concept to Miami’s lineup of remarkable dining and drinking spots. At Brasserie Laurel, guests are immersed in upscale French-inspired Miami cuisine.

Top review

Lina MariaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I have been going seen they opened. And it is still amazing from all perspectives food, services, ambiance, cocktails, wine selection! It is very difficult to be a great restaurant in Miami with that kind of quality. Congratulations!

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Brickell

4.8

4.8 (913)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Brickell

About the restaurant

Your Brickell Fleming's is located at Brickell World Plaza just one block away from Brickell City Centre. Fleming's in Brickell is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail in Miami. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners. Our new Weekday Lunch Menu features a flavorful range of sandwiches, salads and more for the perfect mid-day break from the office or a chance to catch-up with friends. Our Dinner Menu has something to offer everyone in your party from seven different steak cuts to best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options.

Top review

Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

The food and service were excellent. Everything tasted wonderful and was served by friendly professional waitstaff. We did not like the live music which was too loud and made it difficult to have a conversation in this upscale steakhouse. The prices were exorbitant. Even the best steak in the world should not cost what they charged. Same for the sides and salads. We chose this restaurant because we had a gift card. Otherwise, I would not return, mainly because of the high prices and loud music

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LPM Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1167)

$50 and over

French

Brickell

About the restaurant

LPM Restaurant & Bar continues the tradition of celebrating the simplicity of light French Mediterranean and Niçoise cuisine featuring exceptional pasta, seafood, and meat dishes prepared with fresh Mediterranean produce such as artichokes, courgettes, olives, and lemons.
The restaurant features an elegant, beautifully understated dining room reminiscent of the Cote d’Azur, framed in a light colour palette with accents of fine linens and marble, and featuring eclectic art and "Belle Epoque" accessories, as well as a gorgeous outdoor patio space for luxurious al fresco dining!

Top review

ChrisVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This is the only French restaurant in the US that I have been to where I felt I was transported to Southern France. The food is so authentic and delicious. The service by Debora was exceptional

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