Miami is a world class hot spot day or night. The Art Deco architecture is lavish and the white sand beaches are breathtaking. South Beach is a glamorous scene with happening nightspots and celebrity-chef eateries. Miami is often referred to as the American Riviera.
The Small List
Best Hotels
SLS South Beach – An luxury oceanfront hotel where the Jet Set come to play. A getaway like no other where you can score the hottest reservations in Miami.
Casa Tua Miami – An upscale Mediterranean hotel where the five beautifully adorned suites. Each suite has been individually designed to create a unique and sophisticated respite.
The Delano – A boutique hotel designed by Philippe Starck that changed South Beach forever.
SLS Brickell – Located in the ever-growing financial district of downtown Miami, SLS Brickell has quickly become the ‘it’ place to be. The hotel is surrounded by a fusion of Latin culture, nightlife, and exquisite dining options.
East Miami – Trendy and tropical, EAST Miami brings a playful lifestyle hotel with an Asian twist to downtown Miami. Dotted with palm trees and modern art, EAST offer guests a relaxed space to work playfully and play productively.
Best Restaurants in South Beach
Casa Tua Miami – This flagship property with lush gardens is a divine restaurant where you are invited to experience fine cuisine, fine art and “relish in the good life”. Indulge in sensuous sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes in the villa or outdoors on the patio.
Joe’s Stone Crab – From October to May for more than 100 years, no visit to Miami has been complete without stopping in at Joe’s Stone Crab for the gloriously sweet stone crabs.
Carbone Miami – Undeniably, one of the most celebrated Italian restaurants in the last decade. The New York Times probably put it best: “It is a fancy red-sauce joint as directed by Quentin Tarantino, bringing back the punch-in-the-guts thrills of a genre that everybody else sees as uncultured and a little embarrassing, while exposing the sophistication that was always lurking there.”
Papi Steak – An intimate dining experience that showcases classic elegance with a contemporary sensibility. The new restaurant mixes high-style design, an edgy eclectic vibe, and a passion for steak. As a result, Papi’s is classy and energetic!
Ocean Prime – This modern American restaurant and lounge delivers an extraordinary experience. The setting is stunning. The impressive menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-honored wine list is, love all, delightful.
Gianni’s – Enjoy an exquisite dining experience in the stunning atmosphere of the former Versace Mansion. The cuisine rivals the best in the world in the history-steeped dining room, or under the stars poolside.
The Bazaar by José Andrés – Indulge in a magical experience with culinary icon José Andrés. The Bazaar menu blends Andrés’ Spanish heritage, tradition and ingenuity with influences from South Beach’s local Latin flavors.
Juvia – An ultramodern space with spectacular panoramic views of Miami. Juvia serves contemporary Japanese, French and Peruvian cuisine.
Best Restaurants on the Beach
Bagatelle Miami – Get ready to indulge in the French Mediterranean cuisine and the sexy South Beach vibe. Bagatelle Miami Beach embodies a bustling Parisian bistro with classic decor, bold artwork and lively music.
Nikki Beach Miami – Nikki Beach Miami Beach has been a quintessential South Beach landmark since its inception in 1998. Undeniably, they combine the elements of music, dining, entertainment, and fashion into one.
Best Restaurants in Downtown Miami
Cipriani Downtown Miami – Cipriani Downtown has a ritzy international vibe and a very chic nautical design. Furthermore, Cipriani hosts the classiest people in town. The cuisine is, as always, authentic Venetian.
Komodo – Located in Miami’s booming Brickell neighborhood, Komodo is a three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge. It combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe. Moreover, Komodo ultimately elevates the dining and nightlife experience.
Zuma Miami – Featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional. The menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: the main kitchen, the sushi counter and the robota grill. Sexy, modern Japanese izakaya dining.
Best Restaurant in Wynwood
KYU – KYU offers a diverse menu. Anticipate a wonderful array of flavors inspired by the many adventures and global travels of Chef Lewis. The Japanese barbecue grilling practice, Yakinku, is spectacular.
Best Nightlife
Socialista – A representation of how the privileged pre-revolution Habaneros lived. A Caribbean playground filled with the romance, excitement, music and flavors of the Cuban socialite culture. Certainly, a unique addition to Miami’s homogenous nightlife located in the heart of downtown Miami. In addition, Socialista is located just a step down from Cipriani Downtown Miami in Brickell.
Bâoli – Bâoli will take your palate on a culinary expedition. Above all, explore unique Asian flavors. As the night falls, the inviting restaurant revamps into an international jet setters playground.
Rose Bar – Enjoy sophisticated cocktails at this glamorous and sophisticated bar perfect for people watching.
Things to Do
Casa Tua Cucina – Cucina was created through a partnership between Saks Fifth Avenue and South Beach’s iconic Casa Tua Restaurant, Private Club & Hotel. The 18,000 square-foot marketplace has a lot to offer. Furthermore, there is an intimate wine bar that makes it the perfect place to refuel after shopping.
Wynwood Walls – 50 artists, 16 countries and 80,000+ square feet of walls introduce well known and emerging artists to this world class artistic community.