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39 Local Favorite Restaurants in Miami

Discover where Miami locals actually eat. Neighborhood gems, hidden spots, and the places residents love most.

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Sunset view from Rusty Pelican Miami in Key Biscayne

Rusty Pelican Miami

8.3
Seafood·$$$$

Iconic waterfront seafood with unbeatable Miami skyline views on Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne
Joe's Stone Crab exterior at night in Miami Beach

Joe's Stone Crab

8.5
Seafood·$$$$

Miami Beach's legendary stone crab institution, serving iconic claws and key lime pie since 1913

South of Fifth
CVI.CHE 105 restaurant exterior at night in Miami

CVI.CHE 105

8.9
Peruvian·$$$

Miami's most celebrated Peruvian restaurant — fresh ceviche, bold flavors, and an electrifying Downtown vibe

Downtown Miami
Yardbird Table & Bar exterior in Miami Beach

Yardbird Table & Bar

8.8
Southern·$$$

Iconic Southern comfort food and award-winning bourbon in the heart of Miami Beach

Miami Beach
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita restaurant exterior Miami

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

8.7
American·$$$

Brickell's iconic rooftop fusion restaurant inside a historic 1923 firehouse

Brickell
Outdoor dining at Crazy About You restaurant in Miami

Crazy About You

8.3
American·$$$

Waterfront bistro blending American, Spanish, and Italian flavors on Brickell Bay

Brickell
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza exterior in Miami

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - Brickell

9.0
Pizza·$$

Michelin-listed Italian thin-crust pizza crafted with imported ingredients in the heart of Brickell

Mary Brickell Village
Mandolin Aegean Bistro exterior in Miami

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

8.9
Mediterranean·$$$

Michelin Bib Gourmand Greek-Turkish mezze in a sun-drenched Design District courtyard

Design District
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine sign in Miami

Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine

8.3
Cuban·$$

Miami's legendary Cuban institution serving authentic cuisine since 1971

Calle Ocho
Café Bastille Miami Beach exterior view with outdoor seating

Café Bastille Miami Beach

9.0
French·$$

Parisian brunch vibes on Washington Ave — where French charm meets Miami Beach mornings

South Beach
Entrance of Daniel's Miami restaurant in Coral Gables

Daniel's Miami

9.2
Steakhouse·$$$$

Coral Gables' most celebrated steakhouse, where classic cuts meet impeccable hospitality

Coral Gables
Sunny’s Steakhouse interior in Miami featuring bar and decor

Sunny’s Steakhouse

8.8
Steakhouse·$$$$

Michelin-recommended steakhouse with wood-fired meats and handmade pasta in a chic indoor-outdoor setting

Little River
Café Bastille Downtown Miami exterior with floral decor

Café Bastille Downtown Miami

8.5
French·$$

Parisian all-day brunch in the heart of Downtown Miami — crepes, benedicts, and killer coffee

Downtown Miami
Pastis Miami interior ambiance with bar and seating

Pastis Miami

8.4
French·$$$$

Classic French brasserie dining with Parisian soul in the heart of Wynwood

Wynwood
Exterior view of Phuc Yea restaurant in Miami

Phuc Yea

8.5
Asian Fusion·$$$

Michelin Bib Gourmand Viet-Cajun fusion with sultry vibes and legendary pho in Miami's MiMo District

MiMo District
Ball & Chain Miami entrance at night with vibrant lighting

Ball & Chain

8.4
Cuban·$$

Little Havana's iconic live music bar serving Cuban cocktails and tapas since the 1930s

Calle Ocho
Coyo Taco exterior signage in Miami

Coyo Taco

8.1
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Wynwood's legendary Mexican street food spot with a hidden speakeasy bar, craft margaritas, and late-night energy until 3 AM

Wynwood
Exterior signage of Macchialina restaurant in Miami Beach

Macchialina

8.5
Italian·$$$

Handmade pasta and rustic Italian soul in the heart of Miami Beach's West Avenue

South Beach
Michael's Genuine outdoor dining area in Miami

Michael's Genuine

8.3
American·$$$

Locally sourced New American comfort food with an iconic outdoor courtyard in the Design District

Design District
Sanguich restaurant exterior in Miami

Sanguich

8.5
Cuban·$$

Gourmet Cuban sandwiches and batidos from Little Havana's iconic walk-up window

Calle Ocho
Chug's Diner interior space in Miami

Chug's Diner

8.5
Cuban·$$

Coconut Grove's beloved Cuban-American diner serving cast iron pancakes, croquetas, and cafe con leche

Coconut Grove
El Turco Turkish Food exterior view in Miami

El Turco Turkish Food

8.3
Mediterranean·$$

Authentic Turkish cuisine with bold flavors in Upper Buena Vista

Buena Vista
Koko restaurant interior in Miami with guests dining

Koko

8.5
Mexican·$$$

Elevated Mexican cuisine with mezcal cocktails and tropical flair in Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove
Sushi dish at Ogawa Miami featuring caviar

Ogawa Miami

9.3
Japanese·$$$$

Intimate omakase in Little River — Michelin-recognized Japanese craftsmanship at its finest

Little River