RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

Cool, Casual, Local Faves:

Alta Mar 1223 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach (305) 532-3061
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood $

News Cafe - 800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach 305 538-6397 - Open 24/7. Breakfast @ sunrise is the best. $

Van Dyke Cafe - 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 305 534-3600 - On Lincoln Road Mall - Jammed at lunch. $

Big Pink - 157 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305 532-4700 Open late but not so early. A favorite among locals, need we say more. $-$$

Balans - 1022 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach 305-534-9191 Great for Breakfast. $

Da Leo Trattoria - 819 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach Fl 305-674-0350 Northern Italian. $-$$

11th Street Diner - Washington Ave & 11th Street, Miami Beach 305 534-6373 burgers and other diner fare. $

Front Porch Cafe @ The Penguin Hotel 1418 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Yummy Brunch. $

Ice Box Café 1657 Michigan Ave Miami Beach (305) 538-8448
Cuisine: Seasonal ingredients, Desserts www.iceboxcafe.com $

Jerry's Famous Deli - 1450 Collins, Miami Beach 305 532-8030. Deli & comfort food. $-$$

Joe Allen - 1787 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach Fl 305-531-7007 Upscale diner
Open From 11am to 11:30pm. $$

Lario's on the Beach - 820 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach - Gloria Estefan's Cuban Restaurant...though we go there for the Mojitos. $$

La Sandwicherie - 229 14th St Miami Beach Fl 305-532-8934 Creative French
sandwich counter serving the freshest gourmet ingredients conveniently wedged between
a gas station and tattoo parlor. Open all night. $

North One 10 11052 Biscayne Blvd.Miami (305) 893-4211
Cuisine: Contemporary American, www.northone10.com $-$

Paninoteca - 809 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach 305-538-0058 "Euro style" panini shop. $

Soyka - 5556 NE 4th Court, Miami 305 759-3117 Giant warehouse loft stylerestaurant on the Miami side by the owner of News Cafe and the Van Dyke. $$

Spris - 731 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach 305-673-2020 the best thin crust pizza. $
Beat the clock special bet 5:30-7:30pm.

Tutto Pasta 1751 SW 3 Ave, Miami 305 857-0709 - excellent Italian food. $

Versailles - 3555 SW 8th Street, Miami 305 444-0240 A "Calle Ocho" experience, excellent, inexpensive Cuban food. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the Versailles Palace...that is if the Versailles Palace was decorated by Elvis. Open 24/7 $-$$


Client Dinners, Wrap Parties, whatever,...worth every penny:

Blue Door at the Delano 1685 Collins Ave Miami Beach (305) 674-6400
Cuisine: French, Brazilian Chic & Trendy $$$$

Blue Sea 1685 Collins Ave Miami Beach at the Delano Hotel
Cuisine: Sushi $

Casa Tua 1700 James Ave Miami Beach (305) 673-1010
Cuisine: Italian www.casatualifestyle.com $

Chef Allen's 19088 NE 29th Ave.Aventura (305) 935-2900 $$$$
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Fusion/Eclectic www.chefallens.com

Escopazzo 1311 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 674-9450 $$$
Cuisine: Italian www.escopazzo.com

Joe's Stone Crab - 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 305 673-0365. $$$
Only serves Stone Crabs in season from the Oct to May. A must try, at least once.

Mark's South Beach 1120 Collins Ave Miami Beach(305) 604-9050
Cuisine: Contemporary American $-$

Michy's 6927 Biscayne Blvd. Miami (305) 759-2001
Cuisine: French. Reservations a must. $$$

Nobu 1901 Collins Ave Miami Beach (305) 695-3232 $$$-$

Nemo 100 Collins Ave Miami Beach (305) 532-4550 $$$$
Cuisine: Global, International, American

Palme d'Or 1200 Anastasia Ave Coral Gables (305) 913-3200 $$$$
Cuisine: Contemporary French. Best special occasion brunch

Pascal's On Ponce 2611 Ponce de Leon Blvd.Coral Gables (305) 444-2024
Cuisine: Contemporary French, Seafood, Mediterranean $$

Pearl 1 Ocean Drive Miami Beach (305) 538-1111 $$$$
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Fusion/Eclectic

Prime 112 112 Ocean Drive Miami Beach (305) 532-8112
Cuisine: Steak. Great for groups. $$$$

SRA. Martinez 4000 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami 305.573.5474

Sushu Samba Dromo 600 Lincoln Road Miami Beach (305) 673-5337
Cuisine: Japanese, Peruvian, Brazilian www.sushisamba.com $$

Restaurant St. Michel 162 Alcazar Ave.Coral Gables (305) 444-1666 $$$
Cuisine: Contemporary French, Fusion -Eclectic

Tantra Restaurant & Lounge 1445 Pennsylvania Avenue Miami Beach (305) 672-4765
Cuisine: International, Fusion -Eclectic $-$

Tuscan Steak 433 Washington Avenue Miami Beach (305) 534-2233 $$$-$
Cuisine: Steak, Italian

Vix 1144 Ocean Drive Miami Beach (305) 779-8888 $$$$
Cuisine: Global, International

Wish 801 Collins Ave. Miami Beach (305) 674-9474 $$$$
Cuisine: American, Asian


Cool Bars, Clubs, Lounges & Other Places to Get In Trouble:

B.E.D. 1445 Washington Ave, Miami Beach (305) 532-9070

Delano Beach Bar & Rose Bar(indoor) 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (305)672-2000
Cozy & chic.

Mansion 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach (305) 532-1525

Mynt 1921 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (786) 276-6132

Prive 136 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (305) 531-5535 A club within Opium Gardens (the common man's version) catering to celebs & those willing to spend money to be treated like celebs. Opium Gardens 305-531-7181. All part of the Opium Group. Asian Inspired

Pearl 305 673-1575 and Nikki Beach Club 305 358-1231 both at 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Nikki Beach is a laid-back outdoor bar/restaurant that serves lunch, dinner and a great Sunday brunch and has a cool tiki torch look at night. Pearl is their upscale dinner only restaurant /nightclub /*Champaign bar upstairs...and the surprising thing is that both actually have great food.

Raleigh Hotel Bar 1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305 534-6300
The best pool in Miami Beach.

The Setai Bar & Courtyard 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305 520-6000
Ultra Chic & Romantic...Chilli-Passion Fruit Martini, a must!

Sky Bar 1901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (305)695-3100. Poolside bar at the Shore Club Hotel

Spire Bar at the The Hotel (Tiffany) 801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 305 531-5807

Clevelander Hotel - 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach 305 531-3485
Miami's version of the bridge & tunnel crowd, but you'd love it as a first timer

and on the mainland...
Tobacco Road - 626 S. Miami Avenue, Miami - The oldest Blues club in Miami