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Miami's Top 10 Restaurants
From five-star romantic dinners to family-friendly eateries.

The Forge
432 41st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305.538.8533

From the moment you pull up, you can’t help but notice the flock of Rolls Royce’s and Porsche’s perched on conservative 41st Street. The Forge is brimming with decadently large parties of wealthy families, local politicians, and a new breed of sleek South Beach social climbers. Come to savor the acclaimed "Supersteak", or dine on less indulgent items such as The Forge’s fabulous stone crabs or other seafood specialties. The Forge also boasts one of the city’s most impressive extensive wine lists, with spectacular selections by the glass.

Barton G
1427 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 672-8881

Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer presented a key to the city to Barton G. Weiss at the restaurant's grand opening, and things have just kept going for the restaurant over on West Avenue. Barton G's reputation as master scene-maker continues on thanks to chef Ted Mendez' neo-classic selections and innovative interpretations of traditional American culinary fare. After dinner enjoy a Blue Sky Martini at the piano bar or a Warm Chocolate Truffle Tore with Mini Root Beer Float in the lush outside garden.

China Grill
404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 534-2211

Unlike most, China Grill is a more personal, stimulating experience, and one of the city’s most high-profile gathering places. Great service, attention to details, and a sophisticated, no-frills ambiance are the ideal backdrop for the finely tuned Pan-Asian concept cuisine. The real draw? It’s fun, it’s boisterous, there are enough barstools to go around, and the massive piles of Far Eastern cuisine are served in a uniquely personal way-- family-style. That's what makes China Grill a popular locale for out-of-towners and locals alike.

Prime 112
112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 532-8112

Prime 112 is a positively excellent steakhouse and it's just a shame you can't get in—at least not without a reservation as much as a month in advance. But once you are seated in this trendy restaurant in the SoFI section of South Beach, you're in for a treat! Go with the Sautéed Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Organic Field Greens, and 48 ounce Porterhouse for Two, with six sauces, five butters, and eleven accessories to choose from. And while you're waiting for your meal, enjoy the enticing eye-candy that frequents this hot new area of South Beach.

Blue Door at The Delano
1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 674-6400

The anchor restaurant of Miami’s darling Delano Hotel is the Blue Door, featuring New York and Paris-based Claude Troisgros’ impeccably designed Florida inspired French cuisine. The food is precious; dainty portions of local and imported delicacies, with whopping price tags to match. Preferred seating is on the garden deck, amidst diaphanous sheets of blowing white linen and overstuffed, luxurious banquettes. The adjacent Rose Bar is a who’s who of fashion industry movers and shakers.

Osteria del Teatro
1443 Washington Avenue , Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 538-7850

Located in an unassuming storefront beneath the ultrasceney Crobar nightclub, it's hard to believe that Osteria del Teatro is the best Italian bistro on the beach. What it might be lacking in decor is certainly not absent in the elaborate cuisine. Regulars who swear by this place won't even bother looking at the menu; instead they concentrate on the enormous changing list of specials on the blackboard: plump chicken breast sautéed with shallots and sun-dried tomatoes in champagne cream sauce; seafood baked with linguine, garlic, fresh tomatoes, and olive oil in parchment paper; or homemade ravioli stuffed with scallops and crab in lobster sauce. The regulars here are on a first-name basis with the waiters, who always seem to know what you're in the mood for.

Tuscan Steakhouse
433 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL · (305) 534-2233

Ostentatious portions precede outrageous prices for tasty food at Tuscan Steak. Stick to steaks and all the accoutrements and you can’t fail. Steer clear of the pastas, or anything that sounds like it may be Tuscan, for that matter. Family-style dining is Tuscan’s trademark, so best order a few dishes and pass them around, rather than every man ordering for himself. Posh décor with state of the art lighting, deep wood finishes and luxurious high-backed booths are the perfect backdrop for this quintessentially South Beach steakhouse. Hint: Try the Amarretto Sweet Potatoes.

Pacific Time
915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL - 305.534.5979

With impeccable service, consistently polished food, and a list of regulars that reads like a who’s who of Miami moguls, Pacific Time has become the darling of the Miami food scene. The boisterous open space is one of the more socially cultivated dining spots in town, but Pacific time is a restaurant first, high profile hangout second. Hands down the foremost Pacific Rim dining experience citywide, there isn’t a single item on the intricate menu that we wouldn’t recommend. A great way to sample Eismann’s enchanting style is with the Bento Box, an assortment of sashimi and bite-size Far Eastern morsels.

Nemo
100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL - 305.532.4550

Innovative chef Michael Schwartz has been packing ‘em into his super successful Nemo since day one, over six years ago. Most popular among townies for the eclectic seafood-based menu, clever outdoorsy design, and that south of 5th Street ease of parking. Out of towners flock to Nemo for a glimpse of that signature South Beach laid back sophistication, countless raw bar selections and intensely flavored international seafood creations, unparalleled in Miami. Reserve a table under the large oak that is central to Nemo’s patio. Breathe in the aromatic tropical breezes that drift in off the ocean. Or grab a stool inside at the kitchen bar, where patrons are invited cohort with the cooks. Sample from a meticulously selected smattering of boutique American vintages. And don’t skip pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith’s renowned sweet finales. Try anything chocolate.

Quattro
1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · (305) 531-4833

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana on Lincoln Road serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine, which closely adheres to traditional methods using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. Identical twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro have just arrived from the province of Alessandria in the Piemonte region of Italy and are cooking for the first time in the United States. They will feature monthly tasting menus highlighting the food and wine from various regions of Italy. Distinctly Italian accents of cognac leather, and a glittering custom-designed mirrored bar flank the towering wine refrigerators accessed by a sliding ladder were fashioned by Studio A Design. A hand-selected all-Italian wine list comes from owner/vintner Nicola Schon of Colle Manora vineyard in the countryside of the Monferrato.

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