Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Miami - Dade

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Tablé by Antonio Bachour

4.8

4.8 (208)

$30 and under

Contemporary French

Design District

About the restaurant

Tablé is the newest restaurant from pastry impresario turned restaurateur Antonio Bachour, located in the Miami Design District. Offering close to 5500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining, Tablé is the chef's most ambitious venture to date. The elegant restaurant is inspired by Parisian brasserie cuisine with a mix of Miami and Lebanese influences. Guests can enjoy a variety of meals, from lunch and dinner to weekend brunch, as well as breakfast, coffee, pastries, grab and go items, and a market with freshly baked breads and Jamon Serrano. With its impeccable selection of food and drinks, Tablé is sure to be the talk of the town.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined on 5 Mar 2025

Miguel is the Best server and food is always amazing.

El Tiesto Cafe Miami

4.8

4.8 (40)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Edgewater

About the restaurant

Offbeat locale serving Dominican-Japanese bites such as tapas, sushi & meat dishes, plus Hookah.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Tiesto is always a vibe and the food is delicious. Had a great time celebrating my 40th bday

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Experience

Tiesto Brunch

Quinto

4.7

4.7 (886)

$31 to $50

South American

Brickell

About the restaurant

Loyal to its roots, our authentic South American restaurant is a staple in Brickell like no other. Intimately nested on the 5th floor of EAST Miami and overlooking Brickell City Centre and the Miami skyline, and known for its unique open-fire parrilla and wood-fired oven, our signature restaurant brings wholesome flavors to the table with the freshest catch in multi-atmosphere dining spaces and one of the most spectacular lush outdoor terraces in Miami.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Our waitress Adella was fantastic and provided above and beyond service. Thank you to her and the restaurant for letting us stay a bit later, and complements to the chef. Will be back for their all you can eat brunch soon!

Tap 42- Coral Gables

4.7

4.7 (498)

$30 and under

American

Coral Gables

About the restaurant

Tap 42 is a Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen featuring modern interpretations of gastropub fare with 42 Craft Beers to choose from. Tap 42 was among the first concepts in South Florida to combine signature architectural design with a chef-driven menu and craft beer and cocktail beverage program. As a go-to spot for young professionals, Tap 42 also offers Ladies' Night on Thursday and Bottomless Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Please note that indoor and outdoor seating is determined by a first come, first served basis. Thank you!

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Armando

Dined 5 days ago

Overall experience was good. The one issue we had is that one of the persons in our party never got her food. We had to cancel that one order.

Queen Miami Beach

4.7

4.7 (270)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

South Beach

About the restaurant

Located at the iconic Paris Theater on Washington Ave, Queen Miami Beach is a celebrated destination known as one of the best sushi spots in South Beach. This Japanese steakhouse blends exceptional cuisine with a vibrant nightlife atmosphere, set against a backdrop of stunning Art Deco architecture. Experience a world of sensory enchantment, combining luxury, culture, and the best sushi and Japanese cuisine in South Beach, making each visit a memorable celebration of taste and tradition.

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Mark

Dined on 6 Mar 2025

Really great ambiance and vibe. Great service. Great food

Sparrow Italia Miami

4.7

4.7 (54)

$50 and over

Italian

Wynwood

About the restaurant

Sparrow Italia is a modern Italian restaurant that features an expansive menu of fresh pastas, home made pizzas, and Italian favorites.

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WayneVIP

Dined on 5 Mar 2025

Beautiful room. Fantastic contrast with the sexy rap music followed by a great trio of Michael Jackson type music on the live stage. Food was great and the som Was fantastic wreck recommending a particularly wonderful 2012 Chablis as a starter which was perfect One of the best overall experiences in Miami.

KYU

4.6

4.6 (1667)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Asian

Wynwood

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO KYU - MODERN, WOOD-FIRED, ASIAN BARBECUE.
Inspired by the global travels of our team of chefs and the discipline of Japanese wood-fired grilling known as yakiniku, KYU offers a rich exploration of interpretive Asian cooking. From our open kitchens, you will discover a world of expertly grilled umami-rich meats, smoke-roasted short ribs, innovative fish and beguiling vegetable preparations, hamachi Crudo, pork belly baos, and Thai “stone pot” fried rice, along with fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and stunning signature desserts. We offer Sunday Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, providing a welcoming atmosphere for any occasion. With award-winning restaurants in Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Mexico City, KYU’s unique brand is ready to expand to Los Angeles and London. We welcome you with open arms!!

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KatyaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This place is a gem, would highly recommend! Excellent service and food!

Papi Steak

4.6

4.6 (1096)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

South Beach

About the restaurant

Intimate dining experience that showcases classic elegance in Miami Beach's trendy South of Fifth neighborhood. The menu fuses modern creativity with an elevated spin on classic dishes, including prime meats seared to order at 1,000 degrees, specialty cocktails & 150+ wines. This new concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion, from a romantic date night to boys night out on the town, Papi Steak is the place to be.

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nik

Dined on 4 Mar 2025

a phenomenal experience every visit. the whole team was great.

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4.6

4.6 (75)

$30 and under

American

Kendale Lakes

About the restaurant

Tap 42 is a Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen featuring modern interpretations of gastropub fare with 42 Craft Beers to choose from. Tap 42 was among the first concepts in South Florida to combine signature architectural design with a chef-driven menu and craft beer and cocktail beverage program. As a go-to spot for young professionals, Tap 42 also offers Ladies' Night on Thursday and Bottomless Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that indoor and outdoor seating is determined by a first come, first served basis. Thank you!

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Ariadna

Dined on 7 Feb 2025

Very tasty food. The terrace ambiance is perfect for lunch. The service was excellent

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR ON TAP

Gekko

4.5

4.5 (468)

$50 and over

Japanese

Brickell

About the restaurant

Gekkō is a japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge from the minds of groot hospitality’s david grutman and the recording artist bad bunny.

Located in miami’s thriving brickell neighborhood, gekkō immerses patrons in a fusion of elevated steakhouse surroundings with the modernity–and precision–of japanese cuisine. Signature dishes include premium steak cuts, jaw-dropping sushi inventions, and delicious seafood appetizers. A bespoke cocktail program, an extensive wine list and bottle service offerings complement the menu.

Gekkō’s aesthetic is lush, luxe and jewel-toned. With design accents like custom wallpaper, dark and rich palettes and hints of soft golden light, the restaurant transports visitors to an intimate, rare nocturnal world. As it happens, the word “Gekkō” itself translates from Japanese to English as “moonlight.”

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Rodney

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

Great place, the quality of the food was amazing and the drinks are spectacular. Great place, I definitely going back.

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