1. La Gloutonnerie
81 Washington Ave (at Commerce), Miami Beach, FL
French Restaurant · South Point · 27 tips and reviews
Dana OMalley: Sit on the gorgeous garden patio sparkling w/ lanterns at night. Get the Normandie soup & Chateaubriand for 2 (the béarnaise is insane). Superb wine list. Fantastic service. Pricey but amazing.
Martha Dominguez: Amazing food, excellent service and chic atmosphere!
Miami New Times: Best of Miami 2013- Best Brunch: La Gloutonnerie. A seat at La Gloutonneirie includes the finest french feast south beach has to offer. Make sure to try Beurre d"Isigny ontop a warm baguette. Read more.
Alex Bunch: Hands down the best hotel and restaurant experience I've had in over 20 visits to South Beach. Excellent service, food, and quiet, comfortable rooms. Exceptional.
MiamiCulinaryTours.com: The Betsy hotel is one of the few hotels on ocean drive that are worth your time and money
Betsy Hotel: Enjoy great live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8pm in the Lobby Salon. No cover, with great drinks on pour at the bar!
3. Essensia
7.3
3025 Collins Ave (at The Palms Hotel), Miami Beach, FL
Bar · Ocean Front · 23 tips and reviews
Tasting Table: Order the hogfish, a South Florida delicacy, if it's on the menu. On a recent visit, tender Amazonian paiche with celery-root purée and chocolate-ancho-chile mousse were highlights: Read more.
Jonathan Reek: Excellent all-around. Very accommodating in regards gluten-free.
David Burden: Every bit as good as you hoped. A bit pricey, but you're in South Beach. Fresh everything & very personable staff.
4. SLS South Beach
8.9
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach (at 17th St), Miami Beach, FL
Hotel · City Center · 50 tips and reviews
J.R. Shoman: Go for drinks on the terrace, enjoy the moonlight and music, and make certain you order the SLS's signature gin & tonic - it's out of this world.
Travel + Leisure: The SLS is very much about drinking and spending and having boisterous dinners, but it isn't juvenile. Even Philippe Starck's interiors are fairly restrained. For more: http://tandl.me/XNIs5u
Tiffany D: Be sure to check out the in-room iPad for the hottest concierge tips around town.
6. Chez Bon Bon
7.1
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Bakery · Ocean Front · 21 tips and reviews
@MisterHirsch: Have the bartender make you a caipirinha with Sagatiba (you can choose regular, strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry). Such a refreshing drink to start the night.
Miami New Times: Waiting for LIV to open its doors, pre-game at Bleau and watch the over-the-top glamour of South Beach.
Miami New Times: If you're looking for killer doughnuts, cinnamon buns, and a good latte, Solo is your place. Doughnut flavors change every day, but look for exotics like Key Lime or classics like cinnamon.
7. Ghiottone Restaurant
538 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 11 tips and reviews
Anne Florenzano: Everything is authentic & fabulous. But really, the cheesecake is indescribable, light, and out-of-this-world delicious.
Daddy Flo: The cheesecake just may be the finest desert I have ever had in my 58 years. Fantastic.
Christopher Wright: Grub is divine no matter what you order!
jeannette: If you like sweet martinis, try the Sabrinatini. Don't forget the chocolate! Then try the sashimi snocones, shrimp or salads. Short ribs are delish and save room for awesome desserts!
Thrillist: If you're looking to really pig out, try "Boarnie" Madoff's Bucket of Bones, a mix of beef & pork ribs, lamb chops, Apple BBQ chicken, and a caged/cuffed hog. Read more.
Rahaf H.: Amazing presentation, can't say the same about the food though.
@steveGOgreen: Amazing Tiki Bar, neighborhood bar, great food and A + staff! Plus the view of the Miami Beach Boardwalk and Ocean! Plus the Marriott is a great Hotel Option!
@AngelaWoody: Great spot for locals! The staff rocks and two for one happy hour everyday from 4pm-7pm
Philipp Sendek: Best waiter in the world! Arrived at 7 at the end of the happy hour and he just squeezed our drinks in. Also compensation for out-of-stock drinks is incredibly generous. Awesome place and service!
11. Hakkasan
8.6
4441 Collins Ave (Fontainebleau), Miami Beach, FL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Ocean Front · 157 tips and reviews
GQ Magazine: If you're looking for a fancy Chinese meal, Hakkasan is where you go. Get the grilled Shanghai dumpling and some of their fantastic champagne.
Eater: The Fontainebleau’s Cantonese restaurant has quickly made its way to being a Miami staple with its mouth-watering dishes and sleek atmosphere. Two words to remember: Dim Sum.
Eater: This Michelin-starred modern Cantonese restaurant has a, sexy, Vegas-meets-Miami vibe and serves fantastic gourmet dim sum. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
12. Joe's Take-Away
8.5
11 Washington Ave (At S Pointe Dr), Miami Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · South Point · 46 tips and reviews
Norman Ellis: Grab some of their delicious ceviche, a lobster roll or a grouper sandwich, add some of their skinny sweet potato fries, a slice of Key Lime pie and a cold root beer and head to the beach!
Miami New Times: At Joe's Takeaway, a fried half-chicken costs only $5.95. Still, value is not what makes Joe's Takeaway the champion. It's the steaming, juicy flesh enveloped by a crisp, well-seasoned breading.
Beachfitmia: This place is great! Awesome food and reasonably priced.
13. Katsuya
7.5
1701 Collins Ave (17th St), Miami Beach, FL
Japanese Restaurant · City Center · 65 tips and reviews
Mick Mouseofcairo: Unique experience, amazing cocktails and food in a setting designed by the one and only Philippe Starck. A must try is the Wagyu steak w foi gras and plum sauce. Ask for Carolina, best waitress on SB.
Michelle Dao: Try the Dragon martini with Jalapeños, you'll thank me later
Lori D: One of the worst sushi I have ever tried in my life , it's simply bad bad