Apart from its beautiful beaches, South Beach is home to a wide variety of restaurants with incredible views and even better food. Visitors are able to enjoy anything from fresh seafood to prime steaks and other American staples in this famous Miami neighborhood. Here are our picks for the top South Beach restaurants you can visit today:
Joe’s Stone Crab is an internationally-renowned restaurant that has been offering a wide selection of top quality seafood and other delicious meals since 1913. However, their stone crabs are probably the best reason to visit as they’re considered one of the best in the city, if not the country.
Estiatorio Milos Miami by Costas Spiliadis
Near Joe’s Stone Crab, Estiatorio Milos is another one of the best Mediterranean seafood restaurants in the country. Founded by chef Costas Spiliadis, the restaurant enjoys an ever-changing menu that includes grilled octopus, Greek ceviche, and other exquisite specialties. Their fresh ingredients are also carefully selected from their local fish market.
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Juvia’s rooftop restaurant has one of the best views of the city, making it a worthy addition to our list of top South Beach restaurants. In addition to the sights, it features a wide selection of meals focusing mostly on seafood. Having brunch in Juvia is a cool option as well with a prix-fixe menu for $65 that includes bottomless mimosas, bellinis, or prosecco.
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If you want to take a break from seafood and opt for a prime Italian alternative, you can always visit Macchialina. The tavern has a relaxed, cozy atmosphere that invites guests to sit back and enjoy some of the popular seasonal dishes it has to offer.
Macchialina also has weekly specials such as Pasta Thursdays with $10 handmade pasta all night long. Stopping by for a drink at the restaurant’s upbeat bar is also a fun option on any given day.
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Red Steakhouse has been providing South Beach with some of the best steaks in town for almost ten years now. The menu was designed by Chef Peter Vauthy and includes a variety of dishes for meat lovers such as their signature Miyazaki Japanese Kobe, prime ribeye, and NY strip as well as numerous seafood options and small plate alternatives.
James Beard Award-winning Chef José Andrés has made a name for himself thanks to his widely successful restaurants across the country. His establishment in South Beach features a diverse menu that showcases a combination of Miami and Caribbean cuisine alongside hand-crafted cocktails and other delicious drinks guests can accompany their meals with.
Don’t forget to check out one of our top South Beach restaurants next time you’re in the neighborhood, and let us know what you thought of them by commenting below.
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