American & Continental
BOURBON STEAK — At the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort, 19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura; 786.279.6600. James Beard award winner Michael Mina created this contemporary American steakhouse serving topnotch cuts of meat as well as Michael’s Classics, which includes delectable lobster pot pie, truffle mac and cheese and barbecue pork short ribs. Elegant surroundings and beautiful decor.
CHEF ALLEN'S — 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura; 305.935.2900, chefallens.com. The legendary Allen Susser, who has been at the helm here for more than 20 years and won just about every substantial award out there, recently reinvented the menu to focus primarily on seafood, but with his inventive twist.
COSTA GRILL AT ACQUALINA — 17875 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, 305.918.8000, acqualinaresort.com. Choose from an array of gourmet sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads.
59TH AND LEX — 19555 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, 305.792.1180. Taste the luxury of Bloomingdale’s Aventura signature dining location, inside the store at the Aventura Mall.
CAFЀ CAFЀ — In the Shoppes at the Waterways, 3585 NE 207th St., Aventura, 305.933.2233. A cozy little gourmet shop in Aventura serving hot and cold sandwiches along with gourmet java available in a variety of blends. Page 1 of 11 »
CASCATA GRILLE & BAR — At the Fairmont Turnberry Resort, 19999 West Country Club Dr., Aventura, 786.279.6800. Focus here is on Caribbean and Latin American flavors created using fresh organic ingredients, such as yellowtail snapper with dragonfruit, pineapples and papaya in an orange essence sauce; adobe marinated lamb loin in tomato jam served with glazed potatoes and organic vegetables.
HOUSTON'S — 17355 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, 305.947.2000; hillstone.com. Bustling, popular spot on the water that’s a favorite of the business crowd for lunch and families for dinner. Spinach dip, delicious burgers, salads and roast chicken are among the stars; there’s also a large bar area for gathering for cocktails and appetizers.
KITCHEN 305 — In the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.949.1300. Menu features popular dishes such as Surf and Turf Sugarcane Skewers of beef, chicken and catch of the day, In a Pinch Crab Cakes and Limoncello-shooter Linguini. Now through May, Wednesday nights are all-you-can-eat stone crabs with all the fixin’s for $39.95 per person. On Saturday nights, the restaurant converts to a club with a DJ.
MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE — 17399 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, 305.945.3131, mortons.com. Famous steakhouse serving top cuts of beef, delectable sides and desserts that are more than worth the calories, especially the New York cheesecake.
NEOMI'S GRILL — In the Trump Sonesta International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, trumpmiami.com. Indoor/outdoor restaurant serving contemporary American and tropical cuisine, such as Chilean sea bass, Colorado lamb chops and filet mignon, to name a few.
NORTH ONE 10 — 11052 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 305.893.4211, northone10.com. Chef Dewey LoSasso’s earned a loyal following for his extensive menu of uniquely delicious creations. Here, “Cheese and Crackers” consist of Kentucky goat cheese and Miami Shores mango on crisp toast with a drizzle of spicy maple syrup; coffee-seared ribeye steak and yuca-crusted salmon are among the entrées and dessert might be black pepper berry shortcake with sweet goat cheese fritters.
OCEAN PRIME — In the Aventura Mall,19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305.931.5400, miami.ocean-prime.com. Billed as the “modern American supper club,” this casual-elegant establishment emphasizes steak and seafood, a mile-long list of sides (including eight kinds of potatoes), specialty cocktails (try the Black & Blue Mojito, with muddled blackberries and blueberries) and a topnotch wine list.
PILAR — 20475 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.937.2777, pilarrestaurant.com. Salads, pastas, seafood and beef dishes with an interesting twist, such as jumbo spinach and tofu ravioli and egg-battered tilapia fillet served with golden yucca salad and key lime coconut cream.
Chinese
CHINA BISTRO AT WATERWAYS — 3565 NE 207th St., Aventura, 305.936.0755. Glatt Kosher eatery with an extensive selection of appetizers, soups and salads, meat, fish, chicken and duck, noodles and rice dishes, sushi and desserts, including low-carb offerings, wines and drinks. Page « 2 of 11 »
CHRISTINE LEE'S — In the Village at Gulfstream Park, 901 South Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, 954.457.6255, christinelees.com. Christine Lee’s became famous for its Miami Beach location, but this menu has some modern, non-traditional Chinese fare on it such as a Gulfstream salad with grilled shrimp and feta cheese and open prime steak sandwich. Then there are the traditional Asian favorites such as General Tsao’s chicken and Orange Beef.
Deli & Bagel
BAGEL COVE RESTAURANT & DELI — 19003 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.935.4029 A bustling bagel haven popular for breakfast, lunch and early dinner serving up specialties like challah French toast, smoked fish platters and matzoh ball soup, and of course, authentic New York bagels baked fresh daily.
BAGEL EXPRESS — 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.682.1919. Bagels are made daily from scratch, in an array of flavors including whole wheat and 8-grain for the diet-conscious, and are delish whether with a shmear or stuffed with a stack of Boar’s Head sliced meats.
KALINKA RUSSIAN-EUROPEAN DELI —18090 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.705.9333. Smoked fish, assorted sausages, salads and bakery items are available, but the specialty is vareniki, a Ukrainian dumpling filled with sweet cottage cheese or potatoes.
MO'S BAGEL & DELI — 2780 NE 187th St., Aventura, 305.936.8555. New York Kosher-style bagel and deli joint with delicious hand-rolled bagels, delectable Israeli salad, stacked sandwiches, and a case full of fresh baked goodies to take with you on the way out.
STEPHAN'S GOURMET MARKET & CAFE — 19495 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.932.8885. This chain is famed for its imported Italian meats, homemade ricotta and mozzarella, and gourmet sandwiches. Page « 3 of 11 »
ST. PETERSBURG DELI — 17080 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.947.9696. Deli fare such as subs, salads and sandwiches.
French
THE H RESTAURANT — 17608 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.931.9106; thehrestaurant.com. Husband-and-wife-owned French restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch, with an extensive menu of salads, soups, pizzas, sandwiches and seafood entrées.
LA GOULUE — In the Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305.865.2181, gouluebalharbour.com. French bistro serving authentic French fare in an intimate European atmosphere, from bites like a classic Croque Monsieur to prix fixe dinners and lunches.
PAUL BAKERY (5 locations) — 19575 Biscayne Boulevard Aventura Mall, 305.682.8012, 14861 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, 305.940.4443, and 1800 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise, 954.846.0344; paulusa.com. Paul was founded in France back in the 19th century and today maintains the tradition of serving topnotch French style savory and sweet pastries, salads, soups and sandwiches all prepared fresh on the premises.
RENDEZ-VOUS BAKERY & BISTRO — 17851 Biscayne Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.936.1440. Baked goods, sandwiches and salads served in an indoor/outdoor French-style cafe.
International
1 BLEU — At the Regent Bal Harbour Hotel, 10295 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305.455.5460. Upscale atmosphere and decor where you can dine indoors or out on the patio overlooking Haulover Inlet. Innovative twists on seafood and Mediterranean-influenced dishes. Page « 4 of 11 »
GRAND LUX CAFE — In the Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.932.9113. Gigantic menu serving delicious, enormous-sized lunches and dinners, from burger to salads, pastas to pizzas, vegetarian dishes to steaks, desserts and weekend brunch.
MICHY'S — 6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305.759.2001. Upscale bistro from celebrated chef Michelle Bernstein who serves what she calls “luxurious comfort food” including crispy fried poussin, ceviche, and braised short ribs using local, seasonal ingredients.
SUGAR REEF TROPICAL GRILL —600 North Surf Road, Hollywood, 954.922.1119; sugarreefgrill.com. Beachfront restaurant serving up expertly prepared seafood dishes like Tropical Fish Stew, Sugar Reef Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup with chicken, shrimp and spices) and fresh pastas, plus daily specials.
Italian
ACQUAMARE Seafood Bar & Grill — 18090 Collins Ave., North Miami Beach; 305.933.6956. Traditional, authentic Italian dishes like lasagna, pasta Bolognese, and Mediterranean sea bass, with live entertainment and a full bar.
ANTHONY’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA — 17901 Biscayne Blvd., 305.830.2625, anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com. Sandwiches, salads, chicken wings and burgers are available, but pizza is the star for lunch and dinner. Specialty pies include the Philly Cheesesteak and the Eggplant Marino.
BELLA LUNA — In the Aventura Mall, 19575 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 305.792.9330. Salads, pastas, beef, chicken and fish dishes have been the staple for the past 10 years; there’s also a bar where you can enjoy drinks and appetizers. Page « 5 of 11 »
BERTONI BRICK OVEN PIZZA & LOUNGE — 15180 Biscayne Blvd. at Master Carwash, North Miami; 305.354.8686, bertonilounge.com. Choose from a variety of interesting combinations of pizza, including Hawaiian, with maraschino cherries, ketchup, mozzarella, ham and pineapple, and Pizza Bianca, a list of “white” pizzas with toppings like mozzarella, gorgonzola and brie. Traditional toppings like pepperoni are also available, as are calzone and empanadas.
CARPACCIO — In the Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour; 305.867.7777, carpacciobalharbour.com. A longtime favorite of the well-heeled crowd with consistent favorites such as angel hair pomodoro and caesar salad.
IL MULINO NEW YORK AT ACQUALINA — In the Acqualina Resort, 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.466.9191, ilmulino.com. The South Florida outpost of New York’s famous eatery, serving traditional Italian dishes family-style.
FRANKIE'S 124 RISTORANTE ITALIANO — 124 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 954.454.2410; frankies124.com. Traditional Italian dishes such as caprese salad, rigatoni amatriciana, veal chops, zuppa di pesci and more; also, Sunset Dinners of three courses for $16 and Pre-Fixe Menus for special occasions are available. Wines are available by the bottle and by the glass.
LA TERRAZZA — 18090 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.792.2355 laterrazzaroma.com. Pizzas, seafood, veal and rack of lamb top the list, plus there’s a well-stocked wine cellar. Page « 6 of 11 »
RACKS ITALIAN BISTRO & MARKET — In the Intracoastal Mall, 3933 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach, 305.917.7225 grrestaurant.com. Restaurateur Gary Rack’s second eatery (he owns Coal Mine Pizza in Boca, too), serving up authentic Italian specialties in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. There’s complimentary boat dock service and a gourmet market on the premises.
TIMO —17624 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.936.1008, timorestaurant.com. A local favorite serving topnotch Italian and Mediterranean-inspired specialties such as yellowtail snapper with chorizo and clams, lobster risotto and wood-grilled pizzas in an intimate, lively atmosphere.
TRATTORIA IL MIGLIORE — 2576 Miami Gardens Drive, Aventura; 305.792.2902. Handpainted murals on the walls, cozy ambiance and delicious Tuscan-style bread start you out; finish with entrées such as snapper francaise and fresh fettuccine with mushrooms and white truffle oil followed by authentic Italian zuccotto for dessert.
TRATTORIA ROSALIA — In the Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 305.792.2006. Fresh, delicious Italian lunches and dinners, from cold seafood salads to pastas, pizzas, and entrees like chicken marsala. Excellent, efficient service and casual if hectic atmosphere.
VOCELLI PIZZA — 3115 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, 305-944-2228. Lunch specials include stromboli, panini, pasta dishes and pizza paired with a drink; antipasti, entree salads, pasta specialties and chicken parmigiana are served in single or family-style portions. A catering menu is also available. Page « 7 of 11 »
Japanese & Thai
ASAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT — In the Promenade Shops, 20355 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, asakasushi.com. Originally from Osaka, Chef Koji Ando studied and mastered “Kansai Kappou”, a traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi, from a young age. Today, he serves up authentic Japanese Cuisine to South Florida.
EDDIE HILLS SUSHI & THAI — 134 N. Federal Hwy., Hallandale; 954.454.0023, eddiehills.com. Hotspot for lunch and dinner offering an endless choice of Thai and Japanese dishes both hot and cold, including beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian selections.
FUJI HANA — In the Loehmann’s Fashion Island, 2775 NE 187th Street, Aventura, 305.932.8080, kampaifujihana.com. Japanese/Thai restaurant with a lavish, wood-appointed décor and boat-shaped sushi bar; serving hot and cold entrees, sashimi and sushi, teriyaki and tempura.
HIRO’S YAKKO-SAN — 17040-46 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, 305.947.0064, yakko-san.com. Hot pots, hot and cold Japanese dishes such as donburi (meat-filled omelets over rice) and sushi plus noodle dishes and a variety of desserts are on the menu at this longtime favorite spot.
KAMPAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT — 3575 NE 207th St., Aventura; 305.931.6410. Known for the freshness of their sushi and pleasant, efficient service rather than the decor and ambience. Carry-out available. Page « 8 of 11 »
MIYAKO — 18090 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.931.0455. Best known for its all-you-can-eat quality sushi at a very reasonable price; an à la carte menu is also offered as are tempura and Chinese dishes.
RICE ASIAN HOUSE & SUSHI BAR — 17100 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.944.1185, riceasianhouse.com. Japanese specialties plus a variety of rolls, including spicy salmon roll, shrimp dumplings and tom yong goong soup.
Middle Eastern
PITA PLUS OF AVENTURA — 18833 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 305.935.0761. Falafels, stuff graped leaves and shawarma wraps are among the attractions at this very busy, family-friendly, indoor/outdoor eatery.
Spanish & South American
BARRIO LATINO — In the Shoppes at the Waterways, 3585 NE 207th St., C-1, Aventura, 305.692.4455, barriolatinoaventura.com. If you’re fancying a Latin meal, check out this new eatery’s selection of Mexican fajitas, steaks from the Argentine grill, Cuban dishes like lechon asado, and seafood specialties.
NEW SAN TELMO ARGENTINEAN STEAK HOUSE — 16850 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.957.0006. Steaks, chicken, veal and specialty dishes like blood sausage and sweetbreads served in the classic Argentine style. Page « 9 of 11 »
PACHAMAMMA — 17040 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.957.1990. Seafood and pasta, ceviche and Peruvian paella are the standouts at this reasonably priced little Spanish restaurant.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL — In The Village at Gulfstream Park, 800 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954.843.7600, texasdebrazil.com. This authentic Brazilian churrascaria starts you off with a 50-item “salad” bar and continues with skewers of hand-carved beef, sausages and chicken that continue to be served until you say enough—a true experience in culinary overload.
Kosher
GRILL TIME — 16145 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach; 786.274.8935. This Glatt Kosher restaurant has interesting offerings like a sweet chili cauliflower appetizer, entrées such as Chilean sea bass broiled in Sambuca and Hawaiian tropical ribeye, and Bavarian cream with sweet biscuits and chocolate for dessert.
LUL GRILL CAFE — 18288 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.933.0199, lulcafe.com. Specializing in Middle Eastern dishes, and the LuL Mukpatzim, a stir-fry that can be prepared with Asian, Middle Eastern or Moroccan spices, or the house lul style, with garlic, basil and olive oil.
Mexican
PAQUITO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 16265 Biscayne Blvd., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.947.5027. Standard Mexican fare such as chips and salsa, margaritas, flautas, enchiladas and fajitas. Page « 10 of 11 »
MEXICO BRAVO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN —16850 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.948.1158, mexicobravo.com. Come for the genuine Mexican food cooked by Mexican chefs, such as their trademarked “Califlorida” burrito and sizzling fajito taco salad. Check out the weekday lunch specials and ongoing drink specials.
Russian
LOTUS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE — 17082 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.949.9994, lotusrestaurantmiami.com. Appetizers like lobster fritters, grilled pork and breaded chicken entrees, and Russian potato salad, plus live music.
LULA KEBAB HOUSE — 18250 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305.792.0151. Authentic Russian/Georgian cuisine served in a lighter-than-traditional style; kebabs (lula), lamb chops and more, such as soups, dumplings, Stroganoff and blini.
Mediterranean/Health Food
MIAMI JUICE — 16210 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305.945.0444. For nearly 20 years, this place has been serving up very good vegetarian and Middle Eastern fare prepared with organic produce, from grain dishes to salads and flatbread pizzas.
PASHA’S — 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 305.917.4007 pashas.com. Calorie-conscious omelets, soups, wraps, kebabs, salads, baked goods and all-natural desserts. Page « 11 of 11
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