How about eating dinner out for half off?!

Dining in Miami just got better with cheaper prices !

Some of the best restaurants in Miami are offering great prices and discounts. Now, you can buy gift certificates to some of your favorite restaurants to indulge on great meals and exquisite dinners. These also make great gifts for friends or family members.

If you plan on purchasing a coupon, it is important to keep in mind that there are some restrictions that apply regarding the amount of coupons you can buy and use in a single visit, as well as the days and times.

Feel free to forward these links on to anyone that is interested in eating dinner out for 50% off!

$50 gets you a $100 voucher, and $25 gets you $50 voucher.

Below is a list of some of the restaurants offering these great deals:

China Grill Ft. Lauderdale (you can also try China Grill South Beach)

Fogo de Chao (836 1st St / Miami Beach, FL 33139 / 305-672-0011)

Improv (www.improvftl.com / 5700 Seminole Way / Hollywood, FL 33314 or www.miamiimprov.com / 3390 Mary Street Ste 182 /Miami, FL 33133)

Texas de Brazil (Dolphin Mall and Miami Beach / Miami Beach, FL 33139 / 305-695-7702)

Hard Rock Café (One Seminole Way / Hollywood, Florida 33314 / 954-315-9112) ... you can also visit the Hard Rock in Bayside

Pellegrino's (847 SE Eighth Ave. / Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441 / 954-418-0611)

To purchase the coupons visit:

China Grill

Hard Rock

Pellegrino's

Texas de Brazil

Improv

Fogo de Chao

Fine Dining in Miami at its BEST!

Enjoy the month of September dining at some of the best restaurants in Miami participating in MIAMI SPICE! All the restaurants in the list feature exquisite, exotic dishes for you to savor in every bite.... from many different cuisines and plenty of choices, you can indulge fine dining in Miami at a great price!

(L) Lunch $23
(D) Dinner $36
Both include Appetizer, Entrée, and Dessert

Follow the link to find out more information about each Miami Beach restaurants participating in Miami Spice for the month of September:

• A Fish Called Avalon (D)
• Ago Restaurant (L,D)
• Barolo Ristorante (L,D)
• B.E.D. (D)
• Bistro One LR (L,D)
• Blue Door (L,D)
• Blue Sea (D)
• Bond Street Lounge (D)
• Cafe Avanti (D)
• China Grill SoBe (L,D)
• DeVito (D)
• Emeril's Miami Beach (L,D)
• Escopazzo (D)
• The Forge (D)
• Grazie Italian Cuisine (D)
• Joley (L,D)
• Kobe Club (D)
• La Marea (L,D)
• Mr. Chu’s (L,D)
• Nemo (D)
• Nikki Beach (L,D)
• OLA Restaurant (D)
• Oriente at Cardozo (L,D)
• Preston's Brasserie (L,D)
• The Raleigh Restaurant (D)
• The Restaurant at the Setai (D)
• Santo Restaurant (D)
• Sagamore Restaurant (L,D)
• Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante (L,D)
• Shoji Sushi (D)
• Shula's Steak House — Miami Beach (L,D)
• Smith & Wollensky (L,D)
• Spiga Restaurant (D)
• Sushisamba dromo (L,D)
• Table 8 (L,D)
• Talula (L,D)
• Tamara (L,D)
• Tantra Restaurant and Lounge (D)
• Tuscan Steak (D)
• Vix Restaurant (D)
• Wish (D)
• Yuca Restaurant and Lounge (L,D)

NOTE:
Tax and gratuity not included
Contact individual restaurant for groups of 4 or more

Talula Miami Beach

Tasteful masterpieces are the dishes found at TALULA MIAMI BEACH restaurant. From outstanding crispy skin yellowtail snapper accompanied by sweet potato-wild mushroom risotto, wilted organic arugula and kaffir lime butter to a scrumptious grilled Atlantic salmon served with royal trumpet mushroom and baby zucchini hash, golden tomato-panzanella salad with lemon vinaigrette, Talula features delicious appetizers, entrées, desserts, and a wine list of over 200 wines to choose from to add that oomph to your dinner.

Talula is a new Miami restaurant combining Mediterranean and Italian flavors and cuisines. It has a casually elegant environment with dim lighting and warm, earth tones decorating its 5,000 sq ft dining room and plants lining its garden patio. You can choose to dine indoor or outdoors or be the lucky 5 to dine by the bar and be entertained by the action in the kitchen.

Owned and operated by top chefs Frank Randazzo and wife Andrea Curto-Randazzo, Talula has earned many reviews from top restaurant and cuisine magazines like Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and Travel + Leisure among many others.

Talula also offers catering for special Miami events… some of its clients include the Miami City Ballet, Locus Architecture, New York Stock Exchange, Art Basel, Bacardi, and Mastercard among many other Miami celebrities and big name companies.

Lunch:
Tuesday-Friday noon-2:30pm
Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm

Dinner:
Tuesday-Thursday 6:30-10:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 6:30-11:30pm, Sunday 6-10pm

Happy Hour:
Nightly 5-7pm

Closed on Mondays

O Asian Grill

You have probably heard of it or read about it on the gossip magazine... Miami celebrities love it and it is no wonder for its laid-back environment and delicious Asian cuisine make it one of Miami's favorite restaurants. It is O ASIAN GRILL perfectly located in the heart of South Beach on Lincoln Road. Although its outside is not fancy and is nothing but a small shack in the middle of the road, this Miami restaurants serves exquisite Japanese cuisine and offers guests an outstanding New-York- Chinatown feel.

For lunch, this comfy Miami restaurant features The Noodle Shop and in the evening, it welcomes you to an upscale lounge with a variety of drinks and exotic cocktails.

The menu outlines a variety of choices from appetizers to sashimi and sushi rolls. It also includes some house favorites like the chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce and the kobe sliders with wasabi mayo.

O Asian Grill is the hotspot to see and be seen! ... and to enjoy a tranquil lunch or dinner in the middle of the active South Beach :)

POR FiN = AT LAST!

This fabulous Miami restaurant perfectly located in the beautiful city of Coral Gables is inviting to guests who want to enjoy a fine meal accompanied by wine and elegance. POR FiN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE serves delicious Spanish cuisine à la carte.

The menu outlines a long list of endless possibilities with plenty of appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, fish, seafood, and meat to choose from. You can choose a delicate or brut wine from the long wine list to perfectly match your plate. The desserts are quite a temptation with a variety to choose from, like: white chocolate mousse, apple tart with vanilla ice cream, and passion fruit cream, mint, and coconut foam. and crema catalana with a sweet caramelized sugar cap comes crowned with banana ice cream, rum-caramelized pineapple, and chocolate sauce.

The ambiance allows for a tranquil dinner whether you choose to dine in the low-lit dining room decorated with a contemporary touch or in the outdoor terrace overlooking the popular Ponde de Leon.

Por Fin is highly recommended to all locals and tourists as it features delicious Catalan dishes. It has become so popular in such a short time that reservations are recommended especially on weekends.

$25 for a day of dining in South Beach... sounds good!

Miami is filled with upscale, exclusive, gourmet restaurants that could definitely cost you a bit too much. Don't worry though, there is a way to enjoy the cuisine delights of the Miami restaurants with $25.00 and a good appetite.

For breakfast: try two eggs, potatoes or buttery pressed toast, a slab of fried ham or strips of bacon, café con leche, and freshly-squeezed orange juice= $3.95 sometimes even market down to $1.99.

@ Nerman Market: 2830 Collins Avenue/ 305 531 0157

Find a list of the Miami restaurants serving breakfast, click here.

For lunch: try delicious Italian tacos created by Manuel Iaccomeli. These $1 delicacies are stuffed arugula, tomato, prosciutto, cheese, lettuce, beef or chicken inside warm corn shells.

@ The 4th P: 1251 Washington Avenue/ 305 535 4727

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try the $7 lunch special @ Cheeseburger Baby: 1505 Washington Avenue/ 305 531 7300

half pound burger with fresh lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, and cheese.

For snacking: try frozen yogurt, fresh cut fruit- mango or strawberry-

@ Blissberry: 1650 Alton Road/ 786 623 5660

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cheese from the deli @ Epicure Market: 1656 Alton Road/ 305 672 1861

For dinner: try delicious Chinese food $12.95 plus all-you-can-drink- Miller Lite.

@ Sum Yum Gai: 1403 Washington Avenue/ 305 604 8889

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For fine dining: try after-theater special which is the best deal on South Beach for fine dining as it consists of a soup or salad, entrée pasta, and a glass of house wine plus entertainment for $20. The pasta choices include: agnolotti with pesto, linguine with fresh clams, spaghetti puttanesca, and fettucine carbonara.

@ Osteria del Teatro: 1443 Washington Avenue/ 305 538 7850

Father's Day Brunch =P

Father's Day is just around the corner... but with 2 weeks until June 15th, you've got plenty of time to plan a perfect gift for dad. Whether you want the perfect restaurant serving Brunch or a great getaway, Miami is the place to be!

Here are the top 5 Miami restaurants serving Brunch on Father's Day:

1. 1200 Courtyard Grill
Located in the exclusive Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, the 1200 Courtyard Grill is popular for its Sunday brunches. Its golf course and spa make this a unique hotel to send dad on a relaxing and delicious celebration.

2. Emeril's Miami Beach
Treat dad to gourmet dining with one of America's top chefs. Emeril's Miami Beach restaurant features a scrumptious and gourmet brunch like no other!

3. North One (11052 Biscayne Blvd)
North One features especial menus for Father's Day brunch and dinner. With appetizers, entrées, desserts, and drinks, North One promises an exciting celebration. For reservations call 305.893.4211

4. Bistro One LR
Serving delicious American cuisine, this Miami restaurant, in the upscale Ritz-Carlton South Beach, offers a variety of stations with sushi, grilled selections, carving stations, and desserts. Bloody Marys accompany the delightful brunch.

5. Smith & Wollensky
For a breathtaking, peaceful Sunday brunch, Smith and Wollensky on South Pointe is the place to go. This beautiful restaurant in Miami perfect for fine dining and wining.

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