It’s true, even after travelling to more than 30 cities in 8 countries, Miami is still my all time favourite city. It really is no surprise to me when I realized how deep I fell in love with Miami – I’m a sucker for beaches, patios, convertibles, and Mexican food, and Miami’s nailed them all. So this is a very special blog post, along with all the rest of the posts about Miami. It will always have a special place in my heart.
In no particular order, here are my top 5 restaurants in Miami. And as I re-visit Miami again and again, I will add more favourites to this list.
Enjoy!
Kush
Website: Kush
Price Range: USD$15.00 – USD$30.00
Cuisine: American / Pubstyle
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Florida Alligator Bites (I will visit Kush simply for this dish every time I go to Miami)
- Beers (W.O.W! You need to be there to know what I’m talking about – selection is so unique)
- Awesome bartender!!!
- Atmosphere (probably one of the most unique place I’ve been to)
- Bar next door to wait to be seated
Lowlights:
- Most likely you will have to wait for 15 minutes or more
El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Kendall
Website: Rancho Kendall
Price Range: USD$10.00 – USD$15.00
Cuisine: Mexican
Attire: Casual |Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Mexican food will not get better than this
- Price will not get better than this either (I would happily pay triple the price for such amazing food)
- Quesadilla
- Guacamole (they make Chipotle’s guac taste like a joke)
- Enchiladas Suizas Con Pollo
- Margaritas (O.M.G)
- Beautiful patio decor
Lowlights:
- None
Prohibition Restaurant and Speakeasy
Website: Prohibition Miami
Price Range: USD$15.00 – USD$25.00
Cuisine: Lounge / American / Seafood
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Beautiful atmosphere, perfect for date nights
- Open kitchen concept
- Lobster Croquette
- Seared Scallop
- Lovely service
Lowlights:
- Not really a speakeasy (mis-leading name)
ALL DAY
Website: ALL DAY
Price Range: USD$10.00 – USD$15.00
Cuisine: Breakfast & Brunch / Cafe
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- COFFEE or anything with caffeine in it
- Parking is right outside the store
- Avocado Tartine
- Spacious layout
- Relaxed, laid back; you can peacefully enjoy your coffee and a bite alone or with a friend without being bothered or risk getting kicked out
- I left a positive review for them on Yelp after seeing great reviews and visiting them. The owner/manager messaged me to thank me for my visit.
Lowlights:
- Wait time
Puerto Sagua Restaurant
Website: N/A
Price Range: USD$15.00 – USD$20.00
Cuisine: Cuban
Attire: Casual | Dressy | Business Casual | Casual Elegant | Formal
Highlights:
- Hands down the best Cuban food I’ve ever had
- Amazing selection of dishes; it takes a while to get through the menu
- Shrimp Enchiladas
- Oxtail dishes
- The sangria is a must get
Lowlights:
- Go at an odd time or the wait is pretty ridiculous
Attire standards:
Casual
- Women: yoga pants, sweatpants, hoodies, graphic Ts, and overalls are acceptable
- Men: sweatpants, track pants, hoodies, overalls, and graphic Ts are acceptable
- Comfortable
Dressy
- Women: jeans, sweater, sweatshirts, and simple Ts are acceptable
- Men: jeans, sweater, sweatshirt, and simple Ts are acceptable
- Put together
Business Casual
- Women: cardigans, dresses, skirts, flats, and jeans + blouse are acceptable
- Men: jeans + dress shirts, button ups, and khakis, are acceptable
- Dress to impress
Casual Elegant
- Women: light jacket/blazer, heels, panty hose, blouse, dress pants, dress skirts are acceptable
- Men: Dress pants, dress shoes, dress shirt, and jacket are acceptable
- Sophisticated, elegant
Formal
- Women: blazer, dress pants, formal dresses with jacket are acceptable
- Men: Full suit, dress pants, and jacket are acceptable
- Serious and determined
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