Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Downtown Areas

OpenTable

Updated June 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!

Panamericano

5.0

5 (29)

$31 to $50

Speakeasy

Brickell

About the restaurant

Panamericano: a tribute to the Americas, dedicated to celebrating their diverse cultures and heritage.
We exclusively use spirits and ingredients sourced from throughout the Americas.

Our mission is to uncover the hidden gems of Amazonia, South America, the Caribbean, and North America, showcasing these vibrant spirits and the stories they tell. Join us on a journey of exploration and discovery, where every sip tells a tale. Truly one of the most remarkable bars in Miami, with the goal of becoming one of the best bars in the world!

All Panamericano reservations will provide a leisurely and unique 90-minute experience.

Top review

ZachVIP

Dined on May 9, 2025

Such a great spot. The drinks are assembled with care and usually come with a nifty back story. Definitely worth checking out, especially before it blows up and becomes impossible to get into!

Flora Plant Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (51)

$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.

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MarnieVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Delicious I tried the Orange French toast and the Tres Leches Pancakes. Everything was fresh and tasted healthy.

Batch Gastropub - Miami

4.9

4.9 (614)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Brickell

About the restaurant

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL RESERVATIONS MUST SHOW UP ON TIME AND IN FULL TO BE SEATED. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!

Batch is Brickell’s neighborhood gastropub and go-to for a locally-sourced menu and expansive drink list. Through the restaurant’s efforts toward utilizing fresh ingredients and the newest technologies guests can celebrate any occasion knowing they are receiving top-quality products. Batch is a reliable establishment for locals to unwind and dine on simply good American fare and is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends.

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Christopher

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Very good food and outstanding Cocktails as always. We will visit it again, when we are back at Miami!

CHIMBA

4.9

4.9 (159)

$30 and under

South American

Midtown Miami

About the restaurant

Chimba offers a true Taste of South America in the heart of Midtown Miami — where bold flavors, vibrant culture, and creative technique meet. Our menu brings together craveable dishes inspired by the street food of Lima, the fire of Argentine parrillas, and the spice and soul of the continent.

Led by renowned chef Benjamin Tellez, plates are crafted to share, cocktails are inventive and spirit-forward, and the vibe is warm, laidback, and alive with music.

Whether it’s a long lunch, dinner with friends, happy hour or a laid-back weekend brunch, Chimba is a destination for food lovers who crave flavor, rhythm, and a little discovery in every bite.

Convenient parking garage available just around the corner: AMLI Midtown 29 building 180 NE 29th st.

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LucreciaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This is my neighborhood gem, it is always calm, easy going place to have a good meal with family or friends, have nice conversations and affordable price. It has parking on the side, by Amli building so it is perfect as well for rainy days.

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Experience

Daily HAPPY HOUR from 4-7pm

Experience

Lunch Special: 2 Course $22 & 3 Course $28

Experience

Mariposa Brunch Market: Local Vendors & Brunch

LPM Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1178)

$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!

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WalidVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Place never disappoints! Food and service are always great!

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Experience

Lunch—the LPM way.

Osaka Miami

4.9

4.9 (177)

$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

Juan CarlosVIP

Dined today

Great place and service. Food was amazing. Definitely will come back

CRAFT Brickell

4.9

4.9 (39)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Brickell

About the restaurant

At CRAFT restaurants 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. Our signature Neapolitan pizzas smoothly pair with our craft beers for a perfect combo to hang out with friends. 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.

Top review

Julian

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Everything was awesome, will come back for sure! Thank you

NiDo Caffé

4.9

4.9 (370)

$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

Thatiane

Dined on May 17, 2025

It was an amazing experience at NiDo! The food it from heaven, the waitress was incredible kind and the place is so beautiful and warm. We loved!!!

Mamo Miami

4.9

4.9 (17)

$31 to $50

Italian

Brickell

About the restaurant

Established in 2015 in SoHo, MAMO takes its name after the family nickname of Mikaël ´Mamo’ Mammoliti.

Inspired by the tradition and warmth of his Italian grandfather Angelo 'Mamo' Mammoliti and raised in the restaurant industry in the South of France with his father, Mike with the help of his partners Chef Salvatore Marcello and Steven Fruman brought a modern twist on Italian nostalgia by introducing MAMO.

MAMO is located at 323 West Broadway in SoHo and 931 Brickell Avenue in Miami and is open for lunch and dinner daily.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Top review

luis

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the manager she’s a educated nice person, the ambience is perfect to close any business deal loved

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Experience

MAMO Summer Experience

'O Munaciello MiMo District

4.8

4.8 (176)

$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.

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aziz

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Very nice server ladies around , friendly and happy faces. Pizzas were excellent!

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