Top 25 Restaurants in Miami 2016
Posted on December 16, 2016 by
Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Miami. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The winners represent a diverse offering of cuisines and ranging from casual to fine dining.
Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to Miami. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Miami, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
The Top 25 list for 2016:
1
1600 Lenox Ave
American (New), Soul Food, Southern
$$$
Southern comfort food with farm-fresh ingredients make Yardbird a popular draw.
2
668 NW 5th St
Italian, Pizza
$$
Chef Klime Kovaceski brings 20 years of fine dining experience to his passion – pizza.1st on TripAdvisor, #8 on Yelp.
3
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
American (Traditional), Burgers, Diner, Sandwiches
$$$$
Zuma , located in the heart of downtown Miami, brings Chef Rainer Becker's internationally acclaimed style of modern japanese cuisine to America. 1st on Zagat, 9th on TripAdvisor, featured on the Eater 38 list.
4
2901 Florida Ave
Indian
$$
Popular Indian restaurant in the Coconut Grove area.
5
14690 SW 26th St
Cuban, Fusion, Gastropub, Korean
$$
FINKA Table & Tap is a fusion of Cuban, Korean and Peruvian cuisines all inspired by different travels and experiences the chef has encountered.
6
7382 SW 56th Ave
French
$$
Originally only a catering company, Whisk Gourmet prepares home style meals, and uses high quality, seasonally local and organic products.
7
3411 SW 8th St
Tapas/Small Plates, Venezuelan, Wine Bar
$$
1st on Yelp, Cardon Y El Tirano is a fusion of Mexican, Caribbean, Venezuelan, Peruvia, and Asian dishes and small plates.
8
7301 Biscayne Blvd
American (New),
$$$$
The restaurant has been in existence since 1953, and was reborn once again in July 2016 Vagabond Kitchen & Bar with Chef Robert Dubois taking over.
9
2727 Indian Creek Dr
American (Traditional)
$$
A "melting pot of flavors and cultures" using the freshest local ingredients and highest-quality produce available, including many from the onsite garden.
10
105 NE 3rd Ave
Latin American, Peruvian, Seafood
$$
Peruvian gastronomy restaurant which specializes in ceviche. 4th on TripAdvisor, 12th on Zagat
11
2342 SW 67 Ave
Fast Food, Salads
$
Healthy "fast food" salads. #2 on Yelp.
12
130 NE 40th St
American (New)
$$$$
A vibrant neighborhood bistro where people gather to enjoy simply-prepared dishes made fresh from local ingredients.
13
90 SE 1st St
Italian,Pizza
$$
Exquisite pizzas and scratch made pastas showcasing various regions of Italy. #2 on TripAdvisor.
14
2121 Ponce De Leon Blvd
American (New), Buffet, Sushi
$$
Buffet sushi and raw bar with a daily display of over 150 different items. #2 on Zomato.
15
804 Ponce de Leon Blvd
American (New)
$$
Formerly a pop-up restaurant, now with a permanent home in Coral Gables. Their motto: "if cooking is an art..we're making graffiti." #6 on Zagat. Featured in Eater's 38 list.
16
3438 SW 8th St
Italian
$$
This Italian restaurant began by two brothers was #3 on Yelp when we compiled our list. Signature dishes include Risotto al Mojito and Carrot Tiramisu.
17
Grocery
$$
OK, it's a supermarket, not a restaurant. But this Whole Foods Market has a great selection of prepared foods made in-house or by local restaurants that are specific to this location. It's popular enough to be ranked #3 on TripAdvisor.
18
1407 Sunset Dr
Dessert, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
$
A family owned business since 1985, with ice cream made in-store using local ingredients. #3 on Zomato.
19
3398 Coral Way
Italian
$$
This Italian restaurant was #4 on Yelp when we compiled our list.
20
16153 Biscayne Blvd
Buffet,Charcuterie,Japanese
$$
Japanese buffet and charcuterie in North Miami Beach that is #4 on Zomato.
21
335 S Biscayne Blvd
Italian,Wine Bar
$$$$
Authentic Italian cuisine along the bayfront created by the Masci brothers, who also run Il Mulino restaurant in Manhattan, NYC. #3 on Zomato.
22
112 Ocean Dr
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$$
The self-proclaimed first modern steakhouse in the country created by restaurateur Myles Chefetz. Located in the historic Browns hotel in Miami Beach.
23
5721 W Flagler St
Buffet, Cuban, Latin American, Vegetarian
$
Cuban meals with a dash of Caribbean.
24
6801 SW 8th St. Ste 101
American (New),Pizza,Sandwiches
$$
Salads, sandwiches, and pizzas made from scratch. #5 on Yelp.
25
444 Brickell Ave
Seafood, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
$$$
Yes, it's a chain restaurant, but it's the good kind. Seafood, dry-aged steak, and a big wine selection make this location #5 on TripAdvisor. The Washington, DC location ranked #23 on our list for 2016.
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Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to Miami. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Miami, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
The Top 25 list for 2016:
1
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox Ave
American (New), Soul Food, Southern
$$$
Southern comfort food with farm-fresh ingredients make Yardbird a popular draw.
2
Crust
668 NW 5th St
Italian, Pizza
$$
Chef Klime Kovaceski brings 20 years of fine dining experience to his passion – pizza.1st on TripAdvisor, #8 on Yelp.
3
Zuma
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
American (Traditional), Burgers, Diner, Sandwiches
$$$$
Zuma , located in the heart of downtown Miami, brings Chef Rainer Becker's internationally acclaimed style of modern japanese cuisine to America. 1st on Zagat, 9th on TripAdvisor, featured on the Eater 38 list.
4
Bombay Darbar
2901 Florida Ave
Indian
$$
Popular Indian restaurant in the Coconut Grove area.
5
Finka Table & Tap
14690 SW 26th St
Cuban, Fusion, Gastropub, Korean
$$
FINKA Table & Tap is a fusion of Cuban, Korean and Peruvian cuisines all inspired by different travels and experiences the chef has encountered.
6
WHISK Gourmet Food & Catering
7382 SW 56th Ave
French
$$
Originally only a catering company, Whisk Gourmet prepares home style meals, and uses high quality, seasonally local and organic products.
7
Cardon Y El Tirano
3411 SW 8th St
Tapas/Small Plates, Venezuelan, Wine Bar
$$
1st on Yelp, Cardon Y El Tirano is a fusion of Mexican, Caribbean, Venezuelan, Peruvia, and Asian dishes and small plates.
8
Vagabond Kitchen & Bar
7301 Biscayne Blvd
American (New),
$$$$
The restaurant has been in existence since 1953, and was reborn once again in July 2016 Vagabond Kitchen & Bar with Chef Robert Dubois taking over.
9
27 Restaurant & Bar
2727 Indian Creek Dr
American (Traditional)
$$
A "melting pot of flavors and cultures" using the freshest local ingredients and highest-quality produce available, including many from the onsite garden.
10
CVI.CHE 105
105 NE 3rd Ave
Latin American, Peruvian, Seafood
$$
Peruvian gastronomy restaurant which specializes in ceviche. 4th on TripAdvisor, 12th on Zagat
11
Diced
2342 SW 67 Ave
Fast Food, Salads
$
Healthy "fast food" salads. #2 on Yelp.
12
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
130 NE 40th St
American (New)
$$$$
A vibrant neighborhood bistro where people gather to enjoy simply-prepared dishes made fresh from local ingredients.
13
Vero Italian Restaurant
90 SE 1st St
Italian,Pizza
$$
Exquisite pizzas and scratch made pastas showcasing various regions of Italy. #2 on TripAdvisor.
14
POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi
2121 Ponce De Leon Blvd
American (New), Buffet, Sushi
$$
Buffet sushi and raw bar with a daily display of over 150 different items. #2 on Zomato.
15
Eating House
804 Ponce de Leon Blvd
American (New)
$$
Formerly a pop-up restaurant, now with a permanent home in Coral Gables. Their motto: "if cooking is an art..we're making graffiti." #6 on Zagat. Featured in Eater's 38 list.
16
Red Carpet Italian
3438 SW 8th St Italian
$$
This Italian restaurant began by two brothers was #3 on Yelp when we compiled our list. Signature dishes include Risotto al Mojito and Carrot Tiramisu.
17
Whole Foods Market
299 SE 3rd StGrocery
$$
OK, it's a supermarket, not a restaurant. But this Whole Foods Market has a great selection of prepared foods made in-house or by local restaurants that are specific to this location. It's popular enough to be ranked #3 on TripAdvisor.
18
Whip 'n Dip Ice Cream Shoppe
1407 Sunset Dr
Dessert, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
$
A family owned business since 1985, with ice cream made in-store using local ingredients. #3 on Zomato.
19
Caro Mio Ristorante
3398 Coral Way
Italian
$$
This Italian restaurant was #4 on Yelp when we compiled our list.
20
Ginza Japanese Buffet
16153 Biscayne Blvd
Buffet,Charcuterie,Japanese
$$
Japanese buffet and charcuterie in North Miami Beach that is #4 on Zomato.
21
Il Gabbiano
335 S Biscayne Blvd
Italian,Wine Bar
$$$$
Authentic Italian cuisine along the bayfront created by the Masci brothers, who also run Il Mulino restaurant in Manhattan, NYC. #3 on Zomato.
22
Prime One Twelve
112 Ocean Dr
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$$
The self-proclaimed first modern steakhouse in the country created by restaurateur Myles Chefetz. Located in the historic Browns hotel in Miami Beach.
23
El Palacio de Los Jugos
5721 W Flagler St
Buffet, Cuban, Latin American, Vegetarian
$
Cuban meals with a dash of Caribbean.
24
Esevagonte
6801 SW 8th St. Ste 101
American (New),Pizza,Sandwiches
$$
Salads, sandwiches, and pizzas made from scratch. #5 on Yelp.
25
The Capital Grille
444 Brickell Ave
Seafood, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
$$$
Yes, it's a chain restaurant, but it's the good kind. Seafood, dry-aged steak, and a big wine selection make this location #5 on TripAdvisor. The Washington, DC location ranked #23 on our list for 2016.
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