When people think of the growth and expansion of Miami, Brickell always comes to mind; an eclectic and luxurious neighborhood. The city’s financial district has some of the best culinary offerings for locals and visitors alike. The neighborhood has dreamy high-rise towers, upscale shopping, the best bars, and some of the best restaurants in the Magic City.
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Brickell is a one-of-a-kind destination that every food lover eager for a delightful gastronomic experience must visit. And because Miami is not complete without this energetic neighborhood. We have curated a list of the best restaurants in Brickell.
1001 S Miami Ave / Website
At this popular and innovative Asian-inspired restaurant by Richard Caring, all senses collide in a unique gastronomic experience.
Sister restaurant Sexy Fish London opened in 2015. Chef Director Björn Weissgerber serves a diverse menu inspired by the Asian seas, emphasizing Japan in the restaurant’s glittering insides.
The Miami location retains signature dishes of the original Sexy Fish, such as Duck Salad, Smoked Tuna Belly, Crispy Eringi Mushroom, Black Cod, and King Crab and Bone Marrow. In this location, Weissgerber oversees new additional exclusive dishes and bold, seasonally-inspired flavors, such as the Sexy Gold Fish & Crispy Caviar, which features marinated gold-flake sea bass cooked on the robata and served with caviar.
The restaurant features glamorous and opulent interiors designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Its inside draws inspiration from the style and sophistication of a mid-century brasserie and motifs of the ocean. The seating and tables encompass coral leather and gloss eucalyptus. The space creates a sense of theater and escapism with ten incredible Damien Hirst sculptures, 26 Frank Gehry fish lamps floating around a large waterfall column, a grand fish tank with live coral, and a colorful assortment of tropical fish spanning an entire wall inside the Private Dining Room.
Sexy Fish Miami boasts an ample Dom Perignon and Opus One selections coupled with wines sourced locally from the U.S., and a comprehensive collection of cocktails and spirits. To complete this incredible culinary experience, the restaurant offers an exclusive late-night entertainment with world-class performers, dancers, and DJs to pair it with the late night menu, running on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
1300 Brickell Bay Drive / Website
At LPM Miami, unrivaled service, quality ingredients, and irresistible French charm transform every meal into an unforgettable dining experience transporting guests to the Côte d'Azur. This restaurant is internationally-known and inspired by the French Riviera, boasting thrilling, original cocktails and light, imaginative menus of delicate intensity located in Brickell.
The restaurant boasts an exquisite à la carte menu, showcasing its passion for ingredient-led French Mediterranean fare and a stellar bar program using natural, premium ingredients and bespoke techniques. LPM is debuting "Recipes For Our Friends," an experiential menu showcasing 12 eccentric new cocktails to celebrate the life of legendary French artist, writer, and bon-vivant Jean Cocteau.
Guests can also enjoy alfresco, bar, or indoor seating bringing the French Riviera Glamor to the energy of Miami. LPM's cuisine is cooked with exceptional care and accuracy, à la minute, to safeguard its integrity, and sourced with extreme attention to detail.
Fresh, ripe tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and sea salt are laid out on the dining tables for guests to serve themselves and set the tone for their dinner. The space has a light color palette, white china, fine linens, marble, vibrant and bold colors, absurd vases, iconic wall-mounted male and female pans created by Max Cartier, and spectacular, innovative art reminiscent of the Côte d'Azur.
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LPM's à la carte menu for dinner service is available seven days a week and is designed to be shared family-style. The daily menu features multiple dishes, from starters to main plates. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with bar hours from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
1300 Brickell Bay Drive / Wesbite
Osaka Nikkei indulges guests in the multisensory experience of Nikkei cuisine. The restaurant combines traditional Japanese cooking techniques with Peruvian flavors and ingredients for a unique dining experience. The restaurant’s dimly-lit room transports guests to a Japanese-inspired oasis, where they can contemplate its sushi masters in action.
The restaurant’s vibrant menu starts with Ceviches, leading into Tiraditos & Usuzukuris, Makimono and Nigiris, followed by Peruvian Izakaya dishes, including Hiyashi Zensai (cold appetizers), Yaki Zenzai (hot appetizers); and finally, the entrees — Tokusen (special selections). Signature dishes include the Hotate Truffle nigiri – seared white scallop infused with truffle butter and lime; and the Tuna Foie, garnished with Maldon salt and caramelized pear. The Mariscos al Fuego and the Hotate Parma are perfect for those adventurers looking for an extra kick.
Osaka’s delicious cuisine is designed to be paired with an equally extravagant delightful drink. The cocktail menu features unique flavors like the Mr. Osaka- a tart yet fruity rum-based drink with a smoky finish; and the Aka Sour, which transitions from slightly tart to sweet as the chicha morada infused ice cube melts.
The restaurant is closed on Monday but opens at different times for lunch and dinner the other days of the week. For more information, visit the website.
465 Brickell Ave / Website
Cipriani Miami opened in 2013, featuring a space designed by respected Florentine architect Michele Bonan, who designed Cipriani Yas Island-Abu Dhabi, Cipriani Monte Carlo, and Downtown Ibiza.
The restaurant features a chic blue and white nautical aesthetic inspired by Cipriani's waterfront setting. The Brickell location incorporates elements from other Cipriani restaurants, such as the bar's setting, modeled by Harry's Bar in Venice, and Tedeschi millwork and furniture.
Striped Venetian flooring, Walnut wood beside polished steel, a Venetian Murano chandelier in the center, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide breathtaking views of the waterfront, completing the fabulous dining area.
Cipriani Miami is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, offering classics including the original Carpaccio alla Cipriani, invented in Venice in 1950 , Venetian specialties like Calves liver alla Veneziana, the beloved Vanilla Meringue cake, and the Vanilla ice cream freshly whipped.
The restaurant has become a staple among the Brickell community and locals and international clientele.
801 Brickell Ave / Website
This eclectic destination in the heart of Brickell was created by David Grutman, the powerhouse behind Miami Beach's LIV and Story. He made a worldwide lifestyle brand with two of the country's top nightlife venues and he is now one of Miami's top restauranteurs.
The three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge elevates the Brickell Avenue eating and nightlife experience by combining Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida ambiance. The team of designers worked tirelessly to build a 17,000 square-foot restaurant suitable for any event, day or night.
Komodo has 300 tabletop, booth, and bar seats, with an attractive indoor-outdoor flow that transports guests from a modern wood-paneled interior to a lush and tropical covered terrace perfect for an intimate alfresco dining experience.
The restaurant's menu features delectable Southeast Asian meals that have all been produced and interpreted from a global perspective. The result is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, with dishes like Salmon Tacos, Miso Chilean Seabass Skewers, Peking Duck, and Daring Plant-Based Kung Pao Chicken rotating regularly. There's also a full sushi bar, and handmade custom cocktails like the Szechuan Old Fashioned and the Shizo Fly provide colorful and unique drinking alternatives.
Like all Groot Hospitality restaurants, Komodo offers a unique combination of delicious food, creative beverages, and one-of-a-kind experiences. This immersion feels particularly transportive – a trip to somewhere seductive, high-energy, and, above all, unforgettable. Dinner is served seven days a week at Komodo.
Photography by: Courtesy Muzammil Soorma on Unsplash, Ken Hayden, Sexy Fish Miami, LPM Restaurant & Bar, Osaka Nikkei, Cipriani Downtown Miami, Groot Hospitality
