Miami is the fourth largest city in the United States. Add in all the people that visit the city each year, and you have an environment that is filled with people that love to eat. Miami is known for its Cuban cuisine, but you can find Chinese, Japanese, Italian and many other styles of cuisine also available in this city. Whether you enjoy seafood or want a restaurant that caters specifically to vegetarians, there are restaurants available in Miami that will fit into most any lifestyle. Regardless of your budget, this page will serve as a guide to some of the top restaurants that you will find in Miami. If you are planning a trip to Miami, please see our Miami Vacation, Miami Hotels and Miami Tours pages for information that will help you plan the perfect trip.
Luxury Dining
Visit Azul restaurant for a taste of fine dining. Frommer's claims it to be "one of the most upscale, prettiest -- and priciest waterfront restaurants in town." Chef Clay Conley creates international cuisine, that has been inspired by Caribbean, French, Argentine and American flavors. Enjoy meals such as the house specialty, grilled chop and loin of Colorado lamb while enjoying views of the waterfront.http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/D48399.html
Moderate Dining
When you step into Ortanique on the Mile, you feel like you just stepped on a tropical island. This restaurant was named after an exotic citrus fruit and Chef Cindy Hutson creates pan-Caribbean cuisine. Start your meal with a tropical mango salad, next enjoy the pan-sautéed Bahamian black grouper and Fodor's recommends the drunken banana fritters.
Affordable Dining
Located in downtown Miami, Dogma Grill offers their customers a variety of beef, turkey and vegetarian hot dogs. This place will change your view on the typical hot dog. Menu consists of 15 different items, including the NYC, Chicago, Cali and the burrito dog. Frommer's recommends trying the Tropicale dog for a funky taste of the tropics. Garlic fries and lemonade are suggested also.
Miami Cuban Restaurants
Bongos Cuban Cafe, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, (786) 777-2100
Bella Cuba Inc, 1659 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-3118, (305) 672-7466
Havana Harry's 4612 South Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33146, (305) 661-2622
Miami Italian Restaurants
Grazie Italian Restaurant, 701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6209, (305) 673-1312
Escopazzo Restaurant, 1301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, (305) 407-1783
Hosteria Romana, 429 Espanola Way, Miami, FL 33139-8124, (305) 532-4299
Miami Seafood Restaurants
Stone Crabs Inc, 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139, (305) 534-8788
Garcia Seafood Grille & Fish, 398 Northwest North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128-1626, (305) 375-0765
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132-1954, (305) 379-8866
Miami Chinese Restaurants
Tropical Chinese Restaurant, 7991 Bird Rd # 1, Miami, FL 33155-6750, (305) 262-1552
China Grill, Ste 100, 404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6651, (305) 423-0117
Nexxt Cafe, 700 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2814, (305) 532-6643
Miami Beach Restaurants
Sushi Samba Dromo, 600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139-2916, (305) 673-5337
Eleventh Street Diner, 1065 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5017, (305) 534-6373
Puerto Sagua Restaurant, 700 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139-6216, (305) 673-1115
Miami Vegetarian Restaurants
Here Comes the Sun, 2188 Northeast 123rd Street, North Miami, FL 33181-2902, (305) 893-5711
Julio's Natural Foods Emporium, 1602 Miami Gardens Drive, Miami, FL 33179-4900, (305) 947-4744
Berries In The Grove, 2884 Southwest 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33133, (305) 448-2111
Bongos Cuban Cafe
This featured video gives you an inside look at Bongos Cuban Cafe. Bongos Cuban Cafe is owned by Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The first Bongos was opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. Bongos is a restaurant as well as a Latin night club.