Cheap Places to Eat in City Center

"Nestled between the motels along Biscayne Blvd., you’ll find Blue Collar serving comfort food with a twist. Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, your tastebuds will be singing by the end of any meal here. Make sure not to leave without trying their chocolate cake (trust me)."

"Heath Bar bread pudding and a rotating selection of cakes are what’s curbing sweet tooth craving at MiMo’s Blue Collar. Call ahead to ask what’s available. Rumor has it, the dessert menu is a bit bigger if the order is placed for takeout versus delivery."

"Michael Schwartz’s eatery sits directly on Biscayne Bay and showcases stunning views that can be seen from the expansive patio area. But even when the weather turns sour, most of the seats are covered and the menu is still worth checking out filled with items like its short rib empanadas, yucca cheese puffs, grilled red snapper, and its surf-and-turf parradilla."

"Settle in here for the evening and lap up the Biscayne Bay breeze and a killer Intracoastal sunset at this restaurant owned by Miami’s own Michael Schwartz."

"After a hard night of clubbing or bar-hopping, nothing's better than a hefty sandwich from this walk-up counter right off Collins Avenue. Crusty French bread is piled high with your choice of meats (from turkey and prosciutto to pate and smoked salmon), cheeses (fresh mozzarella, swiss, brie) and condiments (never skip the cornichons). If you need a veggie fix, opt for a salad, like the French Riviera (lettuce, tomatos, green and hot peppers, black olives, onions, cucumbers, cornichons, carrots, and egg); all are generous, fresh and tasty."

"It’s hard to go wrong at this South Beach sandwich mecca, but after a morning of sun and waves, we find ourselves craving this summery combo of turkey, Brie and avocado. Now available for delivery and take-out. 229 14th St., 305-532-8934; lasandwicherie.com"

"Restaurants South Beach. Slightly drunk at 2am?. Already starving by noon?"

"What started as a neighborhood pizza joint in one of Brooklyn’s old-time Italian enclaves has transformed into a multi-city sensation. Former marble worker Mark Iacono found his true calling with New York-style pies served in a quaintly old-fashioned setting. In 2013, Iacono decided to take his brick-oven, New York-style pies and creative salads to South Beach."

"Topped with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection in the restaurant’s Brooklyn brick-oven, Lucali’s pizza could be the way to your Valentine’s heart!"

"Me and the wife visiting miami for a few days for our honeymoon and in our last day we are looking for a place to eat dinner and we found this place, its our…”more"

"Cecile Bakery + Cafe is located in the heart of South Miami and is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and Franck Monnier’s tasty creations. Coral Gables Love reader Vanessa recommends, “This is an awesome rundown!"

"In 2013, Luisa Santos was studying political economy at Georgetown University when she learned a surprising fact: Ice cream could be made from scratch using liquid nitrogen. Today her hunger for running a business and producing quality ice cream has led her to open her own shop on Biscayne Boulevard. First, you choose a base flavor, which Santos emphasizes has been made in-store from scratch."

"Lulu’s ice cream is the most delicious science experiment around. The instant freezing process makes for the smoothest, creamiest ice cream you’ll find in Miami, and the waffle bowls are made fresh too. The ingredients are sourced locally, which means there’s a rotating list of seasonal flavors on top of the classics."

"Pick a flavor — ranging from everything from vanilla to Nutella — then pick mix-ins and it will be created on the spot with a little help from liquid nitrogen. Available for takeout and delivery."

"Formerly known as the American Airlines Arena, the FTX Arena is home to the Miami Heat basketball team as well as serving as a venue for various shows and events. With almost 20,000 seats, this is a popular and fun spot to watch an NBA game while in Miami. Located along Biscayne Bay with easy access thanks to public transportation, everyone in the family will enjoy a visit to this famous spot."

"The 3,400 square-foot oceanfront basketball arena is the home court of the NBA’s Miami Heat. The 19,00 capacity arena has been awarded the Leed Green Building certification for being an energy-efficient building. When there isn’t an exciting basketball game, the American Airlines Arena hosts more than 80 music and other events, including WWE Smackdown."

"Situated in the middle of Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach developer Carl Fisher dredged this island to create a suitable site for a monument dedicated to Henry Flagler, which remains at its center."

"EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen is set to opened early this year inside Brickell City Centre. The restaurant features Asian flavors that meet the distinctive techniques of American barbecue complemented by Thai craft brews. When we tried the creative eatery we were blown away by the flavors and service, all set in an open terrace on the fourth floor."

"33 is a Thai brewery and restaurant located in the Brickell City Centre. They serve things like red curry crab croquettes, lemongrass chicken, and pad Thai."

"Deep in stories and rich in history,NightLife Brewing captures Miami’s world-famous action inside their taproom. Nightlife also doesn’t fall short of their motto, “Producing amazing brews worthy of the magic city.” Some flagship beers include Spitfire Redhead (Rye Saison) and Daring Brunette (brown ale). NightLife settles in a 1,500 square foot taproom located outside Marlins Park in Little Havana."

"Little Havana's Nightlife Brewing Company, located at 1588 N.W. Seventh St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery and venue/event space 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews."