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Nearby Grocery Stores
Milam's Market
2969 SW 32nd AveLocal grocery store
Winn-Dixie
6770 Bird RdWhole Foods Market
6701 Red RdTrader Joe's
Publix Super Market at Tropicaire Shopping Center
7805 SW 40th StFood scene
Fiola Miami
1500 San Ignacio AveHigh End, upscale Italian restaurant $$$$
Glass & Vine
2820 McFarlane RdBeautiful outdoor setting in Coconut Grove
Bulla Gastrobar
2500 Ponce de LeonSpanish tapas and fun vibe. Great bloody Mary's too.
Madruga Bakery
1430 S Dixie Hwygreat bakery
Amara at Paraiso
3101 NE 7th AveOutdoor dining
Kiki on the River
450 NW N River DrGreek food on the river front, really lively at night.
Bellini
2988 McFarlane RdUpscale dining, great views $$$
Barton G. The Restaurant Miami Beach
1427 West AvenueOver the top food and drink displays $$$
Strawberry picking and the best cinnamon rolls - it's open seasonally so check before you go. There are usually really long lines.
80 residents recomanen
Knaus Berry Farm
15980 SW 248th StStrawberry picking and the best cinnamon rolls - it's open seasonally so check before you go. There are usually really long lines.
Havana Harry's
4612 S Le Jeune RdGreat typical cuban food
Berries in the Grove
2884 SW 27th AveNice for breakfast
Chocolate Fashion
248 Andalusia AveGreat French bakery
Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering
7382 SW 56th AveNice spot for lunch, limited parking
It's a chain but it's one of our favorite steakhouses. Great food and service.
33 residents recomanen
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2525 Ponce de LeonIt's a chain but it's one of our favorite steakhouses. Great food and service.
It’s nearby in the strip mall next to Milams Grocery. Don’t let that fool you, it’s some of the best sushi in Miami
19 residents recomanen
Matsuri
5759 Bird RdIt’s nearby in the strip mall next to Milams Grocery. Don’t let that fool you, it’s some of the best sushi in Miami
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
2545 N Miami AveAmazing pies and desserts
Mamey Miami
1350 South Dixie HighwayGreat food and cocktails. Dog friendly. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One of our favorite places. Great cocktails and food and close by.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemanya
One of our favorite places. Great cocktails and food and close by.
A restaurant from NYC known for breakfast. Can be pricey but fun and in Coconut Grove where there is lots to do, shopping and walking around.
Sadelle's Coconut Grove
A restaurant from NYC known for breakfast. Can be pricey but fun and in Coconut Grove where there is lots to do, shopping and walking around.
Bayshore Club Bar & Grill
Coconut Grove restaurant on the water, casual dining, lively bar
Casual restaurant with amazing Indian food that has received many awards.
19 residents recomanen
Ghee Indian Kitchen
8965 SW 72nd PlCasual restaurant with amazing Indian food that has received many awards.
One of our favorites. Not too far away with great food and service. Lots to do in the area of Coral Gables.
Vinya Table
One of our favorites. Not too far away with great food and service. Lots to do in the area of Coral Gables.
BAKAN
2801 NW 2nd AveMexican restaurant that we like in the Wynwood area
Sightseeing
Murs de Wynwood
2516 NW 26th StLots of photo ops
Visit 8th street if you want local culture. You can watch people playing Dominos in the park. You can have tacos at El Santo or cuban food at Versailles. Azucar for the Abuela Maria ice cream. And for live music and a club type vibe Ball and Chain.
31 residents recomanen
Domino Park
1444 SW 15th AveVisit 8th street if you want local culture. You can watch people playing Dominos in the park. You can have tacos at El Santo or cuban food at Versailles. Azucar for the Abuela Maria ice cream. And for live music and a club type vibe Ball and Chain.
Beautiful gardens and they often have festivals
391 residents recomanen
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdBeautiful gardens and they often have festivals
Lovely museum with a nice restaurant with great views.
1076 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Perez de Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdLovely museum with a nice restaurant with great views.
Parc Estatal Bill Baggs Cape Florida
1200 Crandon BlvdNice day at the beach on Key Biscayne
Museu de Ciències Phillip i Patricia Frost
1101 Biscayne BlvdGreat museum for kids
This historic hotel is nearby. They have an amazing pool and you can rent a cabana for the day, they also have golfing, high tea, a great spa, and they are know for their brunch. $$$$$
165 residents recomanen
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia AveThis historic hotel is nearby. They have an amazing pool and you can rent a cabana for the day, they also have golfing, high tea, a great spa, and they are know for their brunch. $$$$$
Piscina Veneciana
2701 De Soto BlvdAmazing local public pool.
Unique winery and brewery with beautiful grounds.
166 residents recomanen
Celler i cerveseria Schnebly Redland's
30205 SW 217th AveUnique winery and brewery with beautiful grounds.
Food scene - close and quick
Nearby takeout spot with good food - there is also a decent Mexican place there too.
Fierro Argentine Grill
6420 Bird RdNearby takeout spot with good food - there is also a decent Mexican place there too.
Super subs
6380 Bird Roadgreat subs - takeout
Sports Grill South Miami
1559 Sunset Drnearby sports bar known for their wings
Tortellino
8100 Southwest 104th StreetFood truck with great Italian food
Apizza Brooklyn Resto + Vino - Coral Gables
5755 Bird RoadNearby for good pizza and Italian food
Bangkok City
7378 SW 40th StGreat Thai & sushi, nothing fancy. Good for takeout
Carolina Ale House
6810 SW 40th StSports bar in a nearby strip mall
In a nearby strip mall. Closer to fine dining but with reasonable prices. Nicaraguan good.
6 residents recomanen
El Novillo
6830 SW 40th StIn a nearby strip mall. Closer to fine dining but with reasonable prices. Nicaraguan good.
Neighborhoods
Nearby, lots of great dining choices, a shopping mall with a bowling alley, bookstore, and movie theater. Lots of boutiques.
27 residents recomanen
South Miami
Nearby, lots of great dining choices, a shopping mall with a bowling alley, bookstore, and movie theater. Lots of boutiques.
Miracle Mile has many great dining options and stores, pretty streets.
339 residents recomanen
Coral Gables
Miracle Mile has many great dining options and stores, pretty streets.
Wynwood
Hip area, graffiti walls, many photo ops, tons of dining options
This street in coral gables is closed off to cars. Many restaurants have outdoor dining. Great to walk around and have dinner and drinks.
Giralda Avenue
Giralda AvenueThis street in coral gables is closed off to cars. Many restaurants have outdoor dining. Great to walk around and have dinner and drinks.
Great area to walk around, lots of shopping, restaurants, a park, waterfront area, movie theater.
497 residents recomanen
Coconut Grove
Great area to walk around, lots of shopping, restaurants, a park, waterfront area, movie theater.
Shopping
Shopping Mall or area
Shopping mall close by with high-end shops, a movie theater, restaurants. Anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. All kind of great dining at different price points. Yard House casual sports bar, Villagio Italian with great service and decent prices, Sea Grill Greek, Perry’s Steakhouse, they also have a French Bistro, and Mariposa in Neimans is nice as well.
275 residents recomanen
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AveShopping mall close by with high-end shops, a movie theater, restaurants. Anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. All kind of great dining at different price points. Yard House casual sports bar, Villagio Italian with great service and decent prices, Sea Grill Greek, Perry’s Steakhouse, they also have a French Bistro, and Mariposa in Neimans is nice as well.
On Miami Beach 30+ minutes away. Outdoor shopping mall with lots of restaurants to choose from.
Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Estats Units d'Amèrica
On Miami Beach 30+ minutes away. Outdoor shopping mall with lots of restaurants to choose from.
Not my favorite mall but everyone who comes loves to shop there. Typical mall with food court, Apple Store, Saks, Nordstrom, etc.
Dadeland Mall Cir W, Kendall, FL 33156, Estats Units d'Amèrica
Not my favorite mall but everyone who comes loves to shop there. Typical mall with food court, Apple Store, Saks, Nordstrom, etc.
Books & Books
Local Bookstore chain that also contains a cafe