Guidebook for Miami Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins AveGreat pool bar and restaurant
Great dive bar. Opens in the afternoon and you can walk around to see the Wynwood Walls and Art Galleries.
90 residents recomanen
Gramps
176 NW 24th StGreat dive bar. Opens in the afternoon and you can walk around to see the Wynwood Walls and Art Galleries.
Great hotel on Collins to get South Beach vibe and cocktails.
101 residents recomanen
Delano South Beach
1685 Collins AveGreat hotel on Collins to get South Beach vibe and cocktails.
Great hotel on Collins to get South Beach vibe and cocktails.
31 residents recomanen
Sunny Isles Beach
Great hotel on Collins to get South Beach vibe and cocktails.
Abbey Brewing Company
1115-1117 16th StDive bar in South Beach
Purdy Lounge
1811 Purdy AveDive bar and nightclub in South Beach.
W South Beach
2201 Collins AveReally nice pool bar and nightclub, Wall
Bardot
3456 N Miami AveFun "hipster" bar with live music and late night fun
Foxhole
1218 14th CtBest dive bar in South Beach
Food Scene
A la Folie Café
1701 Sunset Harbour DrGreat coffee and French food on Espanola Way
Panther Coffee - Miami Beach
1875 Purdy AveOriginal coffee shop, brewed in Miami.
Oldest restaurant in Miami Beach. Stop in for breakfast also at their Take-Away next door. Best stone crabs in South Beach!
349 residents recomanen
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington AveOldest restaurant in Miami Beach. Stop in for breakfast also at their Take-Away next door. Best stone crabs in South Beach!
Puerto Sagua
700 Collins AveMy favorite Cuban spot in South Beach.
Altamare Restaurant
1233 Lincoln RdGreat seafood restaurant.
Rosa Mexicano
1111 Lincoln RdGreat Happy Hour and Mexican food
One of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots on Lincoln Road. They also have a nice bookshop in the back.
29 residents recomanen
Books & Books
927 Lincoln RdOne of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots on Lincoln Road. They also have a nice bookshop in the back.
Great restaurant in the Design District. Make sure to make reservations or get there early.
139 residents recomanen
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MIAMI
130 NE 40th StGreat restaurant in the Design District. Make sure to make reservations or get there early.
Great Thai restaurant. Fun place to sit at the bar for Happy Hour also.
10 residents recomanen
Khong River House
1661 Meridian AveGreat Thai restaurant. Fun place to sit at the bar for Happy Hour also.
My favorite breakfast spot in Miami. Make sure to get there right when it opens. There is always a line on the weekends.
127 residents recomanen
Blue Collar
6730 Biscayne BlvdMy favorite breakfast spot in Miami. Make sure to get there right when it opens. There is always a line on the weekends.
Best pizza in Miami. Cool outdoor setting in a historic MiMo car wash.
116 residents recomanen
Andiamo! Brick Oven Pizza
5600 Biscayne BlvdBest pizza in Miami. Cool outdoor setting in a historic MiMo car wash.
Toni's Sushi Bar
1208 Washington AveNice sushi restaurant.
SUSHISAMBA Miami
600 Lincoln RdGreat sushi on Lincoln Road.
Doraku Izakaya and Sushi
1104 Lincoln RdGreat sushi on Lincoln Road
Burger & Beer Joint
1766 Bay RdGreat place to grab a burger and watch sports.
Shake Shack
1111 Lincoln RdMy favorite burger in Miami Beach
Nicest restaurant in Miami Beach for very special occasions. Also nice club upstairs, but is "Members Only"
47 residents recomanen
Casa Tua Restaurant
1700 James AveNicest restaurant in Miami Beach for very special occasions. Also nice club upstairs, but is "Members Only"
Tongue & Cheek
431 Washington AveBest restaurant and Happy Hour specials.
Most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami. In the Little Havana neighborhood.
148 residents recomanen
Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StMost famous Cuban restaurant in Miami. In the Little Havana neighborhood.
Josh's Deli
9517 Harding AveGreat deli and perfect breakfast spot.
Makoto
9700 Collins AveJapanese at Bal Harbour
RED South Beach - Steakhouse
801 South Pointe DrGreat steakhouse and nice bar area
Otentic Fresh Food Restaurant
538 Washington AveThe see and be seen steak restaurant and bar
Romantic atmosphere and great Greek restaurant. Be sure to make reservations
243 residents recomanen
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveRomantic atmosphere and great Greek restaurant. Be sure to make reservations
One of my favorite restaurants in Miami. Nice place to get dressed up and have a fancy meal.
21 residents recomanen
MC Kitchen
4141 NE 2nd AveOne of my favorite restaurants in Miami. Nice place to get dressed up and have a fancy meal.
Zuma Miami
270 Biscayne Blvd WayExpensive but excellent Japanese food
One of my favorite restaurants. Locals atmosphere and also a great bar scene.
47 residents recomanen
The River Seafood Oyster Bar
33 SE 7th StOne of my favorite restaurants. Locals atmosphere and also a great bar scene.
Area 31
270 Biscayne Boulevard WayNice Happy Hour menu and great view
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox AvenueGreat Southern cooking
Pubbelly Sushi
1424 20th StAll of the Pubbelly restaurants are very popular
Great view. For restaurant be sure to make reservations or also a very nice bar.
223 residents recomanen
Juvia
1111 Lincoln RdGreat view. For restaurant be sure to make reservations or also a very nice bar.
Cecconi's Miami
4385 Collins AveAt the Soho House. Great atmosphere
Scarpetta by Scott Conant
4441 Collins AveAmazing Italian food at the Fontainebleau
Pull up counter for fresh sandwiches on baguettes, salads and smoothies
148 residents recomanen
La Sandwicherie
229 14th StreetPull up counter for fresh sandwiches on baguettes, salads and smoothies
Lucali
1930 Bay RdBest Brooklyn style pizza in South Beach
Great Northern Italian restaurant for a nice dinner
25 residents recomanen
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
1801 Purdy AveGreat Northern Italian restaurant for a nice dinner
Haitian restaurant with quirky interior and strong tropical punch
30 residents recomanen
TAP TAP RESTAURANT
819 5th StHaitian restaurant with quirky interior and strong tropical punch
Big Pink
157 Collins AveGreat late night diner
Osteria Del Teatro
1666 Collins AveOne of the best Italian restaurants in Miami Beach
Known for the fresh sugarcane juice and tropical fruits
59 residents recomanen
El Palacio de los Jugos
5721 W Flagler StKnown for the fresh sugarcane juice and tropical fruits
The Forge
4441 Collins AveBeautiful steakhouse for a fancy dinner
My favorite restaurant in Coral Gables. Southern home cooking.
33 residents recomanen
Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering
7382 SW 56th AveMy favorite restaurant in Coral Gables. Southern home cooking.
gigi
3470 N Miami AveGreat late night Asian restaurant
Entertainment & Activities
Illa de la Jungla
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailGreat place to see animals in Miami Beach
Sightseeing
Jardí Botànic de Miami Beach
2000 Convention Center DrNice garden near Lincoln Road
Former Versace Mansion. You can now go inside if you have reservations for dinner.
76 residents recomanen
The Villa Casa Casuarina
1116 Ocean DrFormer Versace Mansion. You can now go inside if you have reservations for dinner.
Very touristy night out with salsa dancing and cocktails
453 residents recomanen
Mango's Tropical Cafe
900 Ocean DrVery touristy night out with salsa dancing and cocktails
Worth the drive to Coral Gables. Restored estate of James Deering.
1253 residents recomanen
Museu i Jardins de Vizcaya
3251 S Miami AveWorth the drive to Coral Gables. Restored estate of James Deering.
Historic Home of David Fairchild and gardens. Self guided tours are free, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, just email or call them to reserve. They also have guided tours available.
46 residents recomanen
The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden
4013 Douglas RdHistoric Home of David Fairchild and gardens. Self guided tours are free, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, just email or call them to reserve. They also have guided tours available.
Great area for local restaurants, dive bars, graffiti art, art galleries.
55 residents recomanen
Lombardi Properties
160 NW 26th StGreat area for local restaurants, dive bars, graffiti art, art galleries.
Nice area with high-end boutiques, interior design stores and great restaurants.
949 residents recomanen
Miami Design District
Nice area with high-end boutiques, interior design stores and great restaurants.
Famous hotel in Coral Gables. Nice pool and restaurant.
165 residents recomanen
Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia AveFamous hotel in Coral Gables. Nice pool and restaurant.
Piscina Veneciana
2701 De Soto BlvdBeautiful pool with a lot of Coral Gables history.
Gardens with community events and art installations
391 residents recomanen
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdGardens with community events and art installations
Many companies take day trips here. The Everglades are unique to the world, so I highly recommend if you are interested in nature. Just go to Washington Avenue and there are many tour companies.
350 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional d'Everglades
Many companies take day trips here. The Everglades are unique to the world, so I highly recommend if you are interested in nature. Just go to Washington Avenue and there are many tour companies.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1020 Alton RdBest grocery store within walking distance.
The Fresh Market
1800 West AveGreat grocery store with pre made items and fresh flowers
Arts & Culture
Frank Gehry designed building with symphonies and cultural events. Free movie screenings on Wednesdays in the park, just check their Twitter.
164 residents recomanen
New World Center
500 17th StFrank Gehry designed building with symphonies and cultural events. Free movie screenings on Wednesdays in the park, just check their Twitter.
Estadi Hard Rock
347 Don Shula DrHome of the Miami Dolphins and other special events
Marlins Park
501 Marlins WayHome of the Miami Marlins.
Arena de les Aerolínies Americanes
601 Biscayne BlvdHome of the Miami Heat and other events.
Highly recommend visiting new Herzog & DeMeuron designed art museum. Great restaurant and events.
1076 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Perez de Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdHighly recommend visiting new Herzog & DeMeuron designed art museum. Great restaurant and events.
Ballet, opera, symphony, cultural events, broadway shows…check out their website for what's in town during your stay
224 residents recomanen
Centre Adrienne Arsht per a les Arts Escèniques del Comtat de Miami-Dade
1300 Biscayne BlvdBallet, opera, symphony, cultural events, broadway shows…check out their website for what's in town during your stay
O Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th StIndependent movie theatre with many events
Rubell Museum
1100 NW 23rd StMy favorite art gallery in MidTown.
Great museum. Free on Fridays after 6pm
107 residents recomanen
The Wolfsonian - Florida International University
1001 Washington AveGreat museum. Free on Fridays after 6pm
The Bass
2100 Collins AveNice museum in Collins Park
Everything Else
LIV
4441 Collins AveMost famous large nightclub in South Beach
Mynt
1905 Collins AveLate night spot. Be sure to dress up for this place.
Nice way to spend a Sunday at the pool with great view of the bay
168 residents recomanen
Spa at The Standard Miami
40 Island AveNice way to spend a Sunday at the pool with great view of the bay