Best Fine Dining in City Center

"winner Jeremy Ford has worked with venerable chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Los Angeles' Ludo Lefebvre. Now, in Miami Beach's tony South of Fifth neighborhood, Ford shines solo at Stubborn Seed. The interior design of his 70-seater is industrial chic, allowing the food to be the focal point."

"The brunch menu is split between sweet and savory making it easy to order dessert for breakfast. Go for the Chai waffles with whipped espresso cream and spiced syrup. Maybe the espresso cream will help fight off the sugar coma."

"Cooking in a state surrounded on three sides by water, Florida chefs typically know a thing or two about seafood. Opened in mid-2014 by Miami natives, Edgewater restaurant Mignonette makes a splash with its modern take on the traditional oyster bar. With an old-Florida-meets-New-Orleans vibe, the space features tufted camel-colored banquettes, a long marble bar and oversize arched windows with palm views."

"Mignonette Downtown is a seafood restaurant started in a former 1930 gas station located at 210 NE 18th St that offers luxurious and down-home options. Guests can enjoy seafood dishes like Clams Casino, Charred Octopus, Grilled redfish, Faroe Island Salmon Fancy, Shrimp Cocktail, South African Lobster Tails, and more. Address: 210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132, United States"

"If you were looking for the Mad Men experience in Miami, then you will want to get a steak at Smith & Wollensky. This is a classic steakhouse with a beautiful view of South Pointe Park and all the luxurious cuts of meat you can imagine. Most of the cuts are dry-aged, although there are a few unexpected options like the gorgonzola bacon crusted filet."

"If you want a top steak with your view, Smith and Wollensky is the place. Its spacious indoor and outdoor areas provide plenty of room for safe dining during the pandemic. It features a beautiful waterside setting with large outdoor patios."

"This classic steakhouse perched in the South of Fifth neighborhood is just as popular for its views as it is for its meat selection. Grab a drink on the overlook deck and soak up the waterfront views while dining on your meal."

"The team behind celeb-favorite Sugar Factory launched the first Happy Place Donuts on Española Way in South Beach with a glass-enclosed kitchen allowing visitors to watch the donuts being made. While you can keep it simple and delicious by ordering a chocolate glazed or the original Happy Donut with a vanilla glaze, go for the outrageously fun options that include a rainbow donut topped with Skittles, monkey bread with sea salt cream cheese frosting, or a crispy Nutella donut. The Hot & Happy Dough Balls, a bag of brioche dough balls sprinkled in powdered sugar, are another popular choice."

"Come to Katsuya at the SLS South Beach hotel for impeccable cuisine from master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi and an equally impressive ambiance created by design impresario Philippe Starck. Chef Uechi works with traditional Japanese flavors and expertly adjusts them to match American tastes, to present a new take on Japanese cuisine. Check out the chef’s signature sushi roll – spicy tuna crispy rice studded with serrano pepper – or try a bit of all the menu highlights with the omakase menu."

"Last but not least, there's Happy Place Donuts, another downtown favorite with four stars out of 18 reviews. While gourmet doughnuts are first on the menu here, the gelato case is also worth inspecting, according to Yelpers. Stop by 507 Española Way to hit up the bakery and ice cream parlor next time it's too hot to contemplate being outside without a cooling treat."

"A post shared by LT Steak & Seafood (@ltsteakandseafood) on Jun 15, 2019 at 10:37am PDT. Whether you’re dropping by for lunch or dinner, this Miami Beach restaurant at The Betsy Hotel delivers on delicious. Dinner is probably the most popular time to dine; the house bread is mouthwateringly good and the entrees never fail to hit the spot."

"These sister restaurants located inside the Betsy Hotel boast a comfort food menu that will satisfy an array of cravings. From Cuban sandwiches, to hearty pastas, a variety of pizzas, and wines and cocktails to rinse them back with."

"1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-3136Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Parking AvailableLatin, Argentinean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BrunchSGD 39 - SGD 79+1 305-674-5752"

"Ring local staple Joe’s Stone Crab for a takeout lunch just down the street; Miami natives know the side dishes are the best things on the menu. Order a few claws, but focus on hashed brown potatoes, famous coleslaw, sweet potato fries, creamed spinach and a slice of Key lime pie if you have room. Dine outside at your picnic tables and enjoy the view."

"Last but not least, there's Sushi Song, over in Flamingo Lummus, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar, which also offers desserts, salads and more, at 1239 Washington Ave. Named the best sushi restaurant in Fort Lauderdale Daily's Best of Fort Lauderdale: Restaurants, Bars, Gyms and More, Sushi Song offers dishes like the Maine Lobster Volcano Roll, made with baked lobster served on top of a shrimp tempura roll, and the Spiderman Roll, soft shell crab tempura topped with a spicy tuna tartar and eel sauce."

"Chef Frederic Zhulin, when he was his, was a personal chef of French President Jacques Chirac. With such experience open your own restaurant - a matter of time. Seasonal menus includelobster with remoulade sauce, roasted branchina and tuna in miso ginger broth."

"My girlfriend and I went for happy hour and we were delighted by the service. The food was absolutely amazing."

"Swine Southern Table & Bar is a good place to meet up with friends, sip some whiskey, and enjoy classic Southern cooking. The brunch includes meals like BLT Benedict, shrimp & grits, and pulled pork n’ eggs. If you’re not a huge fan of meat, they also offer meat-free options such as their morning quiche, pancakes and waffles."

"For all you France-loving vegans out there, L'Artisane Creative Bakery has a treat in store for you. Their French-inspired menu is completely vegan, allowing you to eat without question and guilt to your heart's content. Along with light lunch items like the chicken(less) salad, tofu and vegetable quiche, and a crab(less) sandwich, you'll find vegan desserts like the flakiest croissants, pain au chocolat, and "cream cheese" Danishes."

"Visit this creative French vegan bakery with a wide range of pastries, petit gateaux, viennoiserie, gourmet sandwiches, and salads. They have great coffee and delicious croissants. L’Artisane is located at 2526 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL. For more information visit lartisanebakery.com"

"Vegan , Bakery/Cafe"

"Open for curbside pickup, Gran Paris Bakery’s menu is full of cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, specialty pastries, and more. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Gran Paris Bakery (@granparisbakery) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT"