Best & Cool Bars in The Crossings

"Area 31 is a local favorite located on the 16th floor of the EPIC hotel. The restaurant itself is outdoors, and the elevation gives visitors breathtaking views of the city and ocean. The elegant menu is seafood based, serving only the freshest fish and more – check out the raw bar, ceviche dishes, and shrimp cocktails."

"Area 31 is on the 16th floor of the Epic Hotel, which means it boasts spectacular views across Biscayne Bay, Miami River, and the city skyline. The restaurant takes its name from Fishing Area 31, which is from where most of the ingredients are sourced. This area is an ecologically sustainable fishery."

"Whisk yourself away to the 16th floor of the Epic Hotel and discover the excitement at Area 31. Feast on Korean barbecue steak tacos and Spanish croquetas with a glass of Merlot and gaze toward the downtown Miami skyline."

"Bars Cocktail bars Brickell. It’s the longest ride to the top of any rooftop restaurant in Miami (40 floors up!), but Sugar’s Downtown views—and East Miami’s ‘grammable galactic elevators—make it all worth it. Pockets of Asian-inspired gardens help set the Zen mood, though it’s the flowing breeze that’ll really put you at ease."

"More of a Balinese garden than a bar, Sugar takes rooftop aesthetics to a whole new level. With 40th-floor views (from the EAST, Miami hotel), soothing decor, and dangerously strong lychee martinis, and tasty tapas, making an evening at Sugar is an exotic departure from the Miami norm. View this post on Instagram"

"A post shared by Vittorio Di Natale (@vittorio_di_natale) on Mar 21, 2019 at 10:55am PDT. This trendy 40th-floor rooftop spot always pulls in a fun and energetic crowd. With views this good, you’ll find a whole new level of appreciation for the Miami skyline."

"This trendy outdoor cocktail bar at the Freehand Miami, a high-end hostel, is everything that the quintessential Miami bar should be. This is the place where you can and drink cocktails by the pool under the shade of palm trees and the crowd is usually young and vibrant. Many of the cocktails are seasonal using fresh ingredients and if you are with a group of friends, you can splurge and order an oversized punch bowl."

"What began in 2012 as a pop-up bar has flourished and matured into one of the most popular spots in Miami Beach. This courtyard oasis, equipped with twinkling lights, table tennis, and mismatched patio furniture, offers a roster of cocktails that change according to the season and available fresh ingredients. Curb your hunger with bites such as Korean chicken tenders and a Cuban sandwich."

"This bar showed Miami just how delicious cocktails could be. This intimate, tropical outdoor bar that lives inside the Freehand hostel has become a must-visit for any informed drinker passing through the city. Thankfully, the bar hasn’t lost any of its magic over the years and remains the North Star of Miami cocktail culture."

"Located next door to Casablanca and also overlooking the Miami River, this longtime family-run business boasts its own fleet of fishing boats, so you know the seafood is always fresh. Garcia’s sports a more casual vibe than its neighbor. It’s a lively place where families and friends gather on the laid-back patio to share plates of seafood with Cuban-influenced side dishes of rice, beans and plantains."

"Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market Description Renowned local hangout for fresh seafood. Unpretentious old-school joint draws crowds with an on-site market & outdoor patio with river views. Address: 398 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 33128, United States Phone: +1 305-375-0765 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-9pm| Monday: 11am-9pm| Tuesday: 11am-9pm| Wednesday: 11am-9pm| Thursday: …"

"Sea Grill is a fish-centric seafood restaurant with waterside dining located at 163rd Street, North Miami Beach that serves a wide variety of seafood dishes along with Greek favorites. The menu features seafood dishes like grilled octopus, lobster pasta, sea grill ceviche, stuffed calamari, red mullets, shrimp saganaki, and more. Address: 3913 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160"

"The place is decorated with contemporary paintings and celebrity murals such as Frida Kahlo and Audrey Hepburn. Come for the inspiration and take as many pictures as you want."

"Mynt Lounge is infamous in South Beach and known for drawing in its share of high-profile, VIP, and celebrity guests. The modern and luxury style décor create an opulent and lavish space where the energy is high, and the possibilities seem endless. House music and the top hits of the day are played in an open format to a crowd of dancing partiers under high tech LED fixtures."

"This is a nightclub and a bar, which is known for attracting celebrities. If you walk into this bar, there’s a pretty good chance that you might bump into one of your favorite celebrities. However, the door policy here is pretty stringent, so a perfect decent dress is a priority."

"Infamous for their super strict door policy, Mynt carefully selects their clientele from the crowd gathering outside on Collins on any given weekend.[Learn more]"

"Cipriani Downtown Miami is high-fashion Italian dining in many ways, from the clientele wearing designer labels to the contemporary cuisine to the space, designed in blue and white by Florentine architect Michele Bonan. Located on the waterfront, the two-level, indoor-outdoor restaurant features Murano glass chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows and decorative elements inspired by luxury yachts and ocean liners. A sibling to the famed Ciprianis worldwide and the original Harry's Bar in Venice, the menu offers Italian luxuries of all kinds: aged Praga ham, homemade ravioli and tortellini, langoustines served scampi-style, and of course Champagne bowls filled with the famed Bellinis, comprising peach puree and Prosecco, that were invented at Harry's."

"If we talk about the best Italian restaurants in Miami, then hardly any of the visitors to Cipriani Downtown will forget to mention this particular restaurant. Atmospheric design, delicious cuisine, pleasant staff, and most importantly – a wonderful view, all this makes people come here again and again. Cipriani Downtown’s menu most often includes healthy salads, a variety of seafood dishes, pasta, risotto, as well as delicious meat dishes."

"This elegant restaurant is located on the south side of the vibrant Miami River in the heart of the financial district. Surrounded by glass walls that fill the space with sunlight, Cipriani Downtown Miami offers healthy salads and seafood, pasta and risotto, as well as grilled meat and seafood dishes with an Italian flavor."

"This counter-service spot might be best known for its tacos and margaritas, but it’s surprisingly kid-friendly as well. With an area for the children to play in — that includes a teepee — plus kid and family-friendly dishes like quesadillas, Mexican pizza and nacho, it’s a crowd pleaser for all ages. View this post on Instagram"

"On an island in Biscayne Bay, you’ll find this unassuming but totally fun taco restaurant that’s like a vacation to Acapulco in the middle of Miami. If you’re dining in, you can chill out on colorful throw pillows and gaze out onto the bay. You can also grab your tacos to-go, if you prefer a homestyle moment."

"If you want to try the most delicious tacos in Miami – 222 Taco was made for you. However, there are not only tacos, but also many other dishes and drinks. You will also be offered a large selection of sauces."

"In business since 1991 and located at the rear of the hotel lobby, overlooking the Sealine Marina, this elegant Chinese establishment has earned a solid reputation for its attentive tableside service, white tablecoth-and-fresh-flower decor, and consistently excellent Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine. On one side, you have a view of the sunken kitchen sealed by a glass wall, where you can watch the expert chefs whip up masterful concoctions. On the other side of the open, airy dining room, you get sprawling views of Biscayne Bay and the Venetian Isles."

"Restaurants Chinese Omni. This nondescript, banquet hall-style restaurant does Chinese food for Americans, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if exotic cuisine isn’t your thing. Don’t miss Tony Chan’s Peking duck and its fried fish drizzled with the chef’s special sweet-and-sour sauce."

"Internationally renowned Chinese Restaurant in Miami, FL located inside the Doubletree Grand Hotel lobby, next to Biscayne Bay and the Sea Isles Marina"

"Tucked amongst the verdant foliage and gurgling fountains of the Wynwood’s serene Sacred Space, Plant’s soothing aesthetic and bright, beautiful dishes are a perfect match for its surroundings. Thoughtful takes on global dishes dominate the menu, like Thai coconut ceviche, adobo-rubbed mamey asado and cannelloni composed of kale pesto and almond herb cheese. The restaurant’s ethical ethos extends to its ingredients – most of its produce is sourced from Paradise Farms, Plant’s certified-organic sister property located a few miles south in Homestead."

"Plant is an eclectic plant-based concept temporarily located within The Sacred Space Miami. Heralded by executive chef Horacio Rivadero and pastry Chef Veronica Manolizi, the restaurant prides itself on being the most sustainable in the industry. The innovative dishes are inspired by the nature of South Florida, and indeed each plate is a true form of art featuring only locally harvested produce."

"Despite its name, DIRT offers clean eating and great taste on one plate. Their farm-to-counter policy is what attracts vegans all over Florida and makes it one of the best vegan restaurants in Miami Beach. The majority of their menu is vegan, but they also offer vegetarian and paleo options."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."

"A post shared by Katarzyna Arkusińska (@kate_through_the_looking_glass) on Sep 14, 2018 at 8:28pm PDT. Miracle Mile features an upscale shopping experience in the Coral Gables area of Miami. Miracle Mile is one of Miami’s coolest shopping centers with boutiques and one of a kind stores lining the beautiful tree-lined street."

"The one-mile street has everything — bookstores to restaurants to boutiques. If you’re looking for a clean and classy backdrop with European vibes then here it is. Also, the Umbrella Sky Project is within walking distance."

"Pop into Threefold Cafe for breakfast, then spend a few moments walking off your meal in the Miracle Mile area."

"If you’re feeling ambitious on your townie cruiser, you can ride north to Bal Harbour or Haulover beaches; natives know these as water-sports havens—and for Bal Harbour’s luxury shopping. Otherwise, drop off your bike along Ocean Drive and grab a spot on the beach, Lummus Beach, which runs from around 6th to 14th streets. This is a beach for locals and tourists alike, and the spread of humanity—supermodels, families and even topless tanners—make this a go-to spot for people-watching."