1. Scarpetta
8.5
4441 Collins Ave (At Fontainebleau Miami Beach), Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Front · 81 tips and reviews
Food Network: Scarpetta, Scott Contant's seasonally-inspired Italian restaurant, serves delicious dishes like Creamy Polenta, Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli and his signature Spaghetti.
Adam Palczewski: Amazing polenta, pasta and meat
keeley patterson: creamy polenta, brussel sprouts, braised short rib...all to die for
2. Macchialina
9.0
820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 65 tips and reviews
Erica S: Great food and great staff. The short rib lasagna and sausage polenta should not be missed.
Tasting Table: Come for the artful small-plate renditions like the Lombarda pizza, topped with heady Gorgonzola and pancetta, or creamy polenta. Try a Reppublica, made with vermouth, amaro and muddled oranges: Read more.
Tom Reimann: I love the polenta and the Cavatelli Macchialina (baby meatballs, porchetta and pecorino)! The waiters are super-nice and give great suggestions too!
Jen Wolf: Scarpetta is an amazing restaurant. Seriously recommend the truffle polenta. Unreal.
Beverly horvitz: If you want a great meal and romantic then eat at scarpetta. Have the polenta with truffle mushrooms, it is so good.
Miami New Times: The legendary Fontainebleau is still as glitzy and glamourous as ever - cocktails at Bleau Bar, lounge poolside or at La Cote, dinner at Hakassan or Scarpetta - and party all night at LIV.
4. The Local House
8.7
400 Ocean Dr (at 4th St), Miami Beach, FL
Tapas Restaurant · South Point · 78 tips and reviews
Robb Fitzsimmons: After you're tired of that ridiculously overpriced nonsense a bit further up Ocean Drive, walk a block down and try brunch here. Brisket with polenta hash was one of the best things I ate in Miami.
Josh Rangel: Great off the beaten path find, especially if you don't want to deal w/ the Ocean Dr craziness. Everything is very fresh & the staff is quite friendly. Try the tuna & kiwi roll & Pan Seared Branzino.
Lisa Starbucks: Great food - from starter to main and desert. Had super attentive waiters. 🌟
Joyce Lee: AMAZING!! Udon Carbonara is one of the most decadently delicious dishes I've ever had. Also excellent: Bay Scallops, Pumpkin Dumplings, Short Rib Polenta, and Brussel Sprouts.
Santi Tiaguet: Mofongo of pork belly really good, and duck&foie dumplings delicious!
Jeffrey S: Pastrami and sauerkraut dumplings!!
Evangelos Makris: Amazing place to enjoy yourself, great food, wonderful music, great atmosphere
Thomas Cesa: Jeeeeesus this place is a bit over due. Lots of silver heads and no bottle of wine under 95$. Fun atmosphere tho.
Morgan Polotan: Just like the Bagatelle in NYC.
8. Rouge
8.0
908 71st St (East Bay Dr.), Miami Beach, FL
French Restaurant · Isle of Normandy Ocean Side · 24 tips and reviews
Alejandra Romero: Recommendations: The Pan Seated Tuna With the Pistacho crust on Vegetables was delicious... and the chocolate Nutella Souffle sealed the deal. I HIGHLY recommend this hidden treasure.
Nabil Hach Al-luch: Prix fix 3 course meal for $29.00 every day until 8:00 pm. Your choice of Salad Maison or French onion Soup, Shrimp Scampi or Cornish Hen Tagine , And Creme Brulee for Desert.
Liva: If you're looking for refinement in everything, go to Rouge. Everything about the place is fabulous. The decor, ambiance, level of service, wines and food. One regret: not enough real Moroccan dishes
9. Big Pink
7.7
157 Collins Ave (at 2nd St), Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · South Point · 294 tips and reviews
Shana Wersal: Pinky's Hollywood Breakfast is phenomenal. Polenta fries, spinach, poached eggs, and cheese sauce. Yum!!
Franco Caliz: Huge selection. Big portions. Lots of comfort foods too. Salads could feed half an army. Great brunch spot as well.
MTV: Love the food and not too expensive! Late hours are also a plus. - JWoww, Jersey Shore
11. StripSteak
8.0
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Steakhouse · Ocean Front · 52 tips and reviews
In The Scene MIAMI: The venue is beautiful, great food, awesome service, and an immense wine list. Arguably one of the best steakhouses in all of Miami. Please share your experience with us on twitter @InTheSceneMIAMI
George Strom: Excellent Steaks, Great raw bar, awesome seafood and arguably the best pastry chef in Miami!
Jessie: Meat. Booze. Hookers. What more could you want?
12. The Lido Bayside Grill
8.3
40 Island Ave (at The Standard Spa), Miami Beach, FL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Venetian Islands · 79 tips and reviews
Valerie Dee: Most incredible atmosphere for dinner - a real WOW factor if you want to impress and have fun!! We had a fantastic evening here - make time for the outdoor swings and playing in the gardens, too!
Miami New Times: WARNING: The fries are addicting but we can't help ourselves! Don't forget about the amazing view as you sip on your drink and enjoy the sunset! Come here to escape reality for a couple hours! Read more.
Miami New Times: Best of Miami Winner 2012 - Best Waterfront Bar: The Standard Hotel's Sunset Cocktails happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 5-8 p.m. Everything by the glass (inc/ wine and beer) is half-priced. Read more.