Good to know
Good to Know
- Miami's culinary identity blends Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American, and global influences; expect strong Caribbean seafood traditions (conch salad, stone crab) alongside contemporary international dining.
- Stone crab claws are seasonal (October–May) and a local specialty; prices fluctuate with season.
- The city's Michelin presence expanded significantly in 2026; 13 one-star and 1 two-star restaurants now anchor a competitive fine-dining scene.
- Japanese omakase spots are concentrated in specific neighborhoods (Wynwood, Coral Gables, Little River); many source fish directly from Japan.
- Reservations at top-tier restaurants (L'Atelier, Stubborn Seed, COTE) fill weeks in advance; book early for premium experiences.
Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Miami / Brickell area
- Notes
- Multiple locations; carries organic, natural, and specialty items
Publix Super Market
- Neighborhood
- Multiple central locations (Wynwood, Midtown Miami, Brickell)
- Notes
- Major local Florida supermarket chain with diverse selection
Trader Joe's
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove / Coral Gables area
- Notes
- Known for value pricing on specialty and international products
Budget
Tâm Tâm
- Price Range
- $15
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Miami
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese
Phuc Yea
- Price Range
- $18
- Neighborhood
- Wynwood
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese-Colombian fusion
High End
L'Atelier De Joël Robuchon
- Price Range
- $250
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French (Michelin 2-star)
Ariete
- Price Range
- $120
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French-Cuban contemporary (Michelin 1-star)
COTE
- Price Range
- $130
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Korean steakhouse (Michelin 1-star)
Mid Range
Mandolin
- Price Range
- $35
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Greek and Turkish (Aegean)
Los Félix
- Price Range
- $40
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mexican (heirloom corn, nixtamalization)
Delivery Services
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Wide restaurant coverage across Miami and nearby areas
DoorDash
- Notes
- Extensive delivery network for Miami restaurants and third-party vendors
Grubhub
- Notes
- Additional delivery option with varying restaurant participation
One Star
Mutra
- Cuisine
- Israeli and Middle Eastern
- Highlight
- First kosher restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star; chef Raz Shabtai's contemporary interpretations
- Neighborhood
- North Miami
Ariete
- Cuisine
- French-Cuban contemporary
- Highlight
- Chef Michael Beltran's flagship; known for tableside Canard à la Presse (pressed duck)
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove
COTE
- Cuisine
- Korean steakhouse
- Highlight
- Premium steaks with tableside grilling; combines Korean barbecue traditions with luxury steakhouse precision
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
Le Jardinier
- Cuisine
- French, vegetable-forward
- Highlight
- Located beneath L'Atelier; chef Alain Verzeroli; seasonal plant-focused menu
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
Boia De
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Highlight
- Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer; known for inventive handmade pastas
- Neighborhood
- Buena Vista
Stubborn Seed
- Cuisine
- American contemporary
- Highlight
- Chef Jeremy Ford (Top Chef winner); tasting menu focused; also holds Michelin Green Star for sustainability; farm-sourced ingredients
- Neighborhood
- Miami Beach
Elcielo
- Cuisine
- Colombian contemporary
- Highlight
- Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos; immersive multi-course tasting menu with storytelling and interactive presentations
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Miami
Los Félix
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Highlight
- Heirloom corn, nixtamalization, and ancestral Mexican culinary traditions; mezcal bar
- Neighborhood
- Coconut Grove
Ogawa
- Cuisine
- Japanese omakase
- Highlight
- 11-seat intimate counter; chef Masayuki Komatsu; seasonal Japanese ingredients; private Japanese garden
- Neighborhood
- Little River (North Miami)
Shingo
- Cuisine
- Japanese omakase
- Highlight
- Chef Shingo Akikuni; 14-seat counter; traditional Edomae nigiri; fish sourced directly from Japan
- Neighborhood
- Coral Gables
Hiden
- Cuisine
- Japanese omakase
- Highlight
- Hidden access (time-sensitive password entry); exclusive omakase experience; fish flown from Japan
- Neighborhood
- Wynwood
EntreNos
- Cuisine
- American farm-to-table
- Highlight
- Chef Jeremy Ford; operates as seasonal pop-up; Michelin Green Star for sustainability; locally sourced ingredients
- Neighborhood
- Miami Shores
The Surf Club Restaurant
- Cuisine
- American fine dining
- Highlight
- Chef Thomas Keller; midcentury design; sophisticated American cuisine
- Neighborhood
- Miami Beach
Tambourine Room
- Cuisine
- French with global influences
- Highlight
- Located in Carillon Miami Wellness Resort; tasting-menu experience
- Neighborhood
- Miami Beach
Two Star
L'Atelier De Joël Robuchon
- Cuisine
- French
- Highlight
- Counter-style dining with open kitchen views; signature dishes include langoustine with basil coulis, foie gras torchon, and pommes purée
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Miami has a growing vegetarian and vegan dining scene, with several dedicated restaurants and many fine-dining establishments offering plant-forward menus.
Venues
Le Jardinier
- Neighborhood
- Miami Design District
- Cuisine Focus
- French vegetable-forward fine dining
- Note
- Michelin 1-star; chef Alain Verzeroli; plant-based desserts and elegant seasonal vegetable dishes
Mutra
- Neighborhood
- North Miami
- Cuisine Focus
- Israeli-Middle Eastern with vegan options
- Note
- Michelin 1-star; kosher restaurant offering vegan interpretations of traditional dishes
International Cuisine
- Overview
- Miami's dining scene reflects its role as a major cosmopolitan hub with significant Caribbean, Latin American, and global influences. Beyond its Cuban culinary roots, the city hosts strong Japanese omakase traditions, contemporary Mediterranean, Colombian, Middle Eastern, and Korean dining scenes.
Must Try Local Dishes
Must Try Local Dishes
- Cuban sandwich (pressed ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles)
- Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice)
- Conch salad (raw conch ceviche with lime, onion, cilantro)
- Picadillo (ground beef with olives and raisins)
- Ropa vieja (shredded beef in tomato sauce)
- Stone crab claws (seasonal, October-May)
- Café con leche (strong coffee with steamed milk)
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