The culinary culture of Miami Beach has become a point of destination, and it continues to grow year over year. From the Food Network’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival to the multi-generation mom-and-pop shops, South Beach knows how to do dining. These restaurants not only serve up mouthwatering dishes that keep guests coming back, but they also captivate hungry clientele in a well-rounded aesthetic experience.
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Created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick, Carbone is a world-famous Italian restaurant that has become a beloved hit for Miami Beach. With only five worldwide locations, the spot is an exclusively delicious destination where people will wait months for a taste. Stand-out orders include the tableside caesar salad, the Instagrammable spicy rigatoni and the fan-favorite veal parm.
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Argentine chef Francis Mallmann reinvents traditional dishes using whole ingredients and an open-fire kitchen that pays homage to his childhood in Patagonia. Famous for blending unexpected herbs and spices, Mallmann reimagines flavor to create unique savory profiles special to Los Fuegos.
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The esteemed Brooklyn pizza spot opened a location in Miami Beach back in 2013. If you’re eating at Lucali, be prepared to order the classic 20-inch Brooklyn-style pizza. The dish comes with a crispy crust, buffalo and traditional mozzarellas, parmigiano reggiano and your choice of nine toppings.
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The boutique steakhouse offers the traditional dishes of a chain location but with a flair of innovation. A perfect date night spot, Prime 112 offers a romantic atmosphere with dark lighting, moody music and an eclectic crowd. Between the dry-aged beef and truffled lobster mac and cheese, the steakhouse has become one of Miami Beaches most enviable reservations.
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Chef and owner Michael Pirolo has mastered the sophisticated Italian style. Every dish from the spaghetti con vongole to the broccoli rabe side has a wow-factor hard to compete with, and the setting flips from romantic on the inside to group-friendly on the outside.
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MILA was designed to activate every sense for a full dining experience. From the vibrant venue, Balearic music, energetic environment and delectable dishes, it’s apparent why this restaurant verging on club has become one of Miami Beach’s most loved.
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Stone crab season has commenced, and it’s not really a South Florida restaurant list without a stop for this delicacy. Joe’s Stone Crab is a spacious eatery conducting all business around the timeline of mother nature, open strictly during the crustacean agenda from October to May.
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It’s easy to see why this restaurant was granted Michelin-star status—every detail has been meticulously accounted for at Stubborn Seed, presenting diners with an unforgettable culinary experience. Chef Jeremy Ford only sources the top ingredients, meaning what’s on the menu depends on what's in season.
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