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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Mother's Day Brunch!

Nothing is better than spending a splendid Sunday brunch at a Miami restaurant with your mom. What better place than some of the coolest restaurants in Miami owned by some of the most-acclaimed chefs from around the world? Many restaurants in Miami are preparing and creating delicious new menus perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch <3

American

• Atrio

• Biscaya Grill

• Blue Door: Belgian waffles and an omelet station highlight this stylish option inside the trendy Delano Hotel.

Asian

• Acqua

Contemporary

• Nemo

Mediterranean

• Azul

• Bin No. 18 Bistro Wine and Beer Loft: Enjoy its extensive brunch menu accompanied by a complementary fruit mimosa. (1800 Biscayne Blvd, Miami- 786. 235.7575)

• Mark’s
  

Seafood

• Baleen
  

• 1200 Restaurant @ The Biltmore Hotel: Enjoy an extravagant champagne brunch featuring sushi, pasta and carving stations, as well as live music.
  

These are the top Miami restaurants serving Brunch, so it is highly recommended to make reservations a.s.a.p!

Nikki Coconut Grove

Nikki Coconut Grove is a great new Miami restaurant to enjoy gourmet dishes and enjoy the Miami nightlife. With menus by Brian Molloy, Nikki Beach Hotel & Resort’s Executive Chef, Nikki Coconut Grove Restaurant offers the best delicacies for lunch and dinner, as well as some magnificent appetizers to accompany your favorite drink. Some of the delicious flavors include: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with avocado salsa and grain mustard smear, Butteflied Yellowtail Snapper sautéed bok choy, soy, ginger and jasmine, and Double Cut Pork Chop with Hawaiian barbecue glaze and soft grits among many other scrumptious options. (Appetizers begin at $8 and main courses range from $22-$36).

Join the many locals and Miami tourists at the delicious Miami events taking place every night at Nikki Coconut Grove.

Monday & Tuesday: Dinner Specials with complimentary bottle of wine when you order 2 entrees.
Wednesday: Ladies Night with complimentary drink for ladies from 8-10pm featuring DJ Methods.
Thursday: In the Grove with life entertainment and sounds by Shawn Rudnick.
Friday: Dinner Party with DJ Bruno
L’Apéritif Happy Hours from 4-8pm
Sunday: Brunch from 11 am – 4 pm ... for other restaurants in Miami serving Brunch, click here.

For other great Miami restaurants, click here.

... unlike any other ...

Miami has become a gastronomic city over the last years with many Miami restaurants welcoming the exotic tastes of international cuisines. There is an incredible variety of restaurants that will allow you to taste the city’s international & latin cuisine with menus by the greatest chefs.

The decor and ambience provide the guests with a great dining and wining experience unlike any other. Many of the Miami restaurants combine the flavors of different cuisines giving the Miami tourists a taste of the melting pot found only in the city of Miami, Florida. These are also ideal for any occasion and when dining with a group of friends or with that special someone.

Many of the restaurants in Miami allow for indoor or outdoor dining perfect for people-watching and full enjoyment of the beautiful Miami weather. Most of the popular restaurants are located in South Beach along oceanfront Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Lincoln Road as showcased by the Miami Florida photos. Other popular restaurants are found in inland Miami such as Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.

D stands for Dining at B.E.D

Friday nights belong to B.E.D!

This hot new Miami restaurant brings the best gourmet dishes to you... in bed! You can indulge award-wining global fusion cuisine which attracts many locals, tourist, and Miami celebrities.

Choose from the menu created by executive chef Freddy Vega with delicious tapas, entrées, desserts, and a long wine list. After dinner, you can enjoy the best of the Miami nightlife with great entertainment and exotic beverages.

For more cool restaurants in Miami, click here.

New to the Miami Design District: Michael's Genuine Food & Drinks

Miami is filled with great restaurants bringing international cuisine to the locals and Miami tourists... and MiCHAEL'S GENUiNE FOOD and DRiNK recently opened in the Miami Design District. This new Miami restaurant is unlike any other... it offers separate menus serving the freshest and best dishes for lunch and dinner. You can accompany your meal with a delicious dessert and an international wine which you can choose from a great variety.

The location has the perfect ambience to dine out with a group of friends or for a night out with your other half. You can choose to enjoy day or night inside, outdoors or by the bar... with plenty of space to fit over 90 guests, it's just perfect!

Michael's Genuine also has Happy Hour from Monday thru Friday... with cocktails, beer, and wines half-priced and such delicious appetizers you will find yourself running to Michael's Genuine after work or just for fun!

Executive Chef Michael Schwartz is the artist of these scrumptious masterpieces... you can also try his creations at Nemo in Miami Beach!

Eating in Miami during Spring Break

The Miami restaurants welcome the Spring Breakers who come to Miami Beach to enjoy the great weather and beautiful sandy beaches... you can be sure to find some of the best Miami dining all throughout the city. Some of the most popular artists and best chefs from around the world own a restaurant or two in the city of Miami.

The most popular restaurants are found outlining Ocean Drive. You can find the most exquisite and freshes dishes at these restaurants... you can also find a great ambience to enjoy any breakfast, lunch, and dinner either inside or outdoors with the ocean breeze.

You can also choose the restaurant according to the location and cuisine you are craving... Miami even offers Kosher restaurants for those with strict diets. And for those of you who love sleeping in, there are some great Miami restaurants serving brunch as well. Even for those who love boating, there are Miami waterfront restaurants with docks for you to park your boats.

No matter where you eat in Miami, you will indulge in the different cuisines and savour the delicious dishes made fresh for the Miami tourist and local :)

Santo Miami Beach

Santo Miami Beach Restaurant is centrally located in the heart of Miami Beach. This Lincoln Road venue welcomes tourists as well as locals to the best dinning and partying. At Santo, you can indulge in the exquisite flavors of its specialties and choose from a long list of wines. The ambient is perfect for a romantic evening or for a social evening with friends. The décor provides the restaurant in Miami with a modern look and the splash lime on the walls adds life to the Miami nights.

After 9 pm, Santo turns into the hot spot of the Miami nightlife with live entertainment everyday of the week.

Valentine’s Special <3

Valentine’s Day is just a couple of days away? Where to go? What to do? No need to worry. Miami restaurants offer the perfect way to celebrate this popular holiday with specialty menus and great romantic atmospheres.

It is absolutely essential to make reservations in advanced as this nation-wide holiday has become popular for all couples from high school love birds to spouses who want to rekindle that flame and of course, the best restaurants in Miami for the occasion will be full and with a long waiting line.

Top Miami Romantic Restaurants:

Acqua Restaurant

Vix

The Restaurant at The Setai

Emeril's

La Marea

Azul

Blue Door

Café Sambal

The Forge

...Also, check out the most romantic Miami hotels =]

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From the world to Miami...

In the many of the Miami restaurants you can taste food from all over the world! Every restaurant in Miami offers a great variety of delicious plates with flavors from all over the globe. You can find the best cuisines at these Miami restaurants which also offer a great atmosphere for a perfect dining experience… just follow the link!

African

American

Argentine

Chinese

Cuban

French

International

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Mediterranean

Thai

Taste Miami at some of the Best Restaurants

Miami restaurants bring quite a lot of variety to the table. You can find all types of international cuisines that bring out the Miami taste of fun and variety.

These restaurants are highly recommended for a unique dining experience:

Best Landmark Restaurant: Joe Stone’s Crab Restaurant

Best For Romance: The Forge

Best Waterfront Restaurant: Smith & Wollensky

Best Bar Atmosphere: Tantra Restaurant & Lounge

Best Kosher Restaurant: The Prime Grill

Best Steak: Prime 112

Best Atmosphere: Nobu Lounge

You can also find a list of the coolest Miami restaurants by clicking here.

Bon Appétit!

South Beach Wine & Food Festival countdown ...

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival which is coming in seven weeks! So it might seem too early to get tickets, but this is a Miami festival that no one wants to miss and it is highly recommended to start getting the tickets A.S.A.P! It is scheduled to start on Thursday, February 21 and run until the 24th.

This Miami event includes dinner parties with the best and most popular all-American chef Paula Deen and British chef Jamie Oliver. Some of the events include Poker Party & casino Night and Best of the Best Feast starting Thursday.

Check out this event! And get your tickets NOW!

Food & Wine everyday!

Food & Wine are very popular in the calendar of many Miami restaurants. Everyday of the week, different restaurants in Miami host events which provide guests with tapas and wine tasting. There are also some wine specials to accompany a delicious meal at some of the best and most romantic restaurants.

Tuesdays:
At the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, you can enjoy Champagne from Nicolas Feuillatte, live music, and the opportunity to meet artist Patou Desormeaux.
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Price: $20 para los que no son miembros del club

At the Mari-Nalli Gourmet Quesadillas (2271 Ponce de Leon Blvd) in Coral Gables.

Wednesdays:
Ladies night at John Martin’s in Coral Gables (253 Miracle Mile). Women can enjoy free martinis.

Thursdays:
Enjoy champagne and South American delicacies at the Jaguar-Ceviche Spoon Bar and Grill (3067 Grand Avenue) in Coconut Grove.
Time: 7-9 pm
Price: $15

Fridays:
Free wine tasting and tapas from $6.95 in 98 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.

Christabelle’s Quarter (3157 Commodore Plaza) in Coconut Grove offers free wine tasting from all parts of the world.
Time: 7-9:30 pm
Price: $15

Specials:
Jake’s Bar and Grill
6901 Red Road
Bottles of wine are half price with dinner.

Two-for-one glasses of wine Monday thru Friday at the Grape in Village of Merrick Park.

Miami Restaurants for a Healthier 2008!

As a new year begins, the most popular resolution is somewhere among the lines of losing weight or eating healthier. Miami restaurants help the tourists and locals follow healthy diets without the sacrifice. You can find a complete list of the restaurants in Miami that offer menus of nutritious food for a healthier living whether on a Miami vacation or everyday living in the city of Miami. Healthy eating in Miami is a great way to enjoy your vacation without having to count calories.

The South Beach diet is very popular for its effectiveness and its name! It consists of eating “good carbs” and “good fats” in its three phases. Many of the South Beach diet recipes include delicious and healthy ingredients which will satisfy your appetite and the amount of intake without overdoing it.

At this rate and without sacrifice, why not try slimming down after the holiday feasts?