The best restaurants in South Beach, Miami, range from fine dining and exclusive experiences to beachfront cafés, casual eateries, swanky resort lounges, and romantic waterfront restaurants. Framed by the art deco décor of Ocean Drive and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, South Beach delivers a gourmet culinary scene backed with glamourous nightlife, modern art galleries, and other cultural connections.
With so many “Miami” and “Beach” names, it can get confusing as to what is what and which is where. Let’s take a quick geography lesson. South Beach is part of the city of Miami Beach, which is a separate entity from the city of Miami (located on the mainland to the west of the island of Miami Beach).
Miami Beach is accessible to mainland Miami via the MacArthur Causeway or further north at the Venetian Causeway Bridge, which becomes Dade Boulevard upon exiting the bridge. Either way you go, it’s an awesome island escape for families, singles, or groups looking for a delicious meal.
Still with us? Okay, Miami Beach (about nine miles long and one mile wide) consists of North Beach, Mid Beach, and South Beach. South Beach is the southernmost, duh, section. It begins south of Dade Boulevard and stretches for about 2.5 miles. South Beach is the most famous area and typically gets all the attention with its glamorous vibe, celebrity presence, and art deco details.
South Beach is the most touristy and popular area on the island of Miami Beach. This swanky seaside scene offers fresh seafood, farm-fresh sides, and other local ingredients combined with citrus garnishes and accents of Spanish and Cuban flavors and fragrances.
You may even see a celebrity or two as heavy hitters like Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Shaquille O’Neill, Phil Collins, Dwayne Wade, Ricky Martin, Lenny Kravitz, and CSI: Miami’s David Caruso (along with many others) have all lived or currently live in the South Beach area.
With so many food and drink options in South Beach, it can be tough to narrow it down (especially when you’re already borderline hangry and traveling with indecisive types). We’ve collected a list of some of the best restaurants in South Beach to keep the peace among your crew. We can’t guarantee you’ll be dining with Shakira, Shaq, or Lenny, but let us know if you do!
Best Restaurants in South Beach, Miami
1. Stubborn Seed
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