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 Authentic Americana |
1065 Washington Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 534 6373 |
For a healthy dose of Golden Oldies ambience, visit this South Beach favorite. You will feel like you have been transported 40 years back in time. For 48 years the diner was actually located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In 1992 it was dismantled and transported to Miami Beach, where it received an enthusiastic reception. In addition to diner staples like burgers, fries, and great milkshakes, the restaurant serves a variety of salads, cold sandwiches, chicken and pasta dishes. Plates cost between USD3-USD11. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bagels and more |
1427 Alton Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 674 1577 |
A small delicatessen, this casual restaurant offers early morning (5:30a) hours and healthy fast food with a variety of breakfast and lunch specialties. The restaurant is quite popular, and is often crowded on the weekends. The menu includes bagel sandwiches, soups, salads, and fat-free selections. A variety of bagels is available in banana-raisin, onion, sunflower, poppy seed, and marble, to name a few. The restaurant is clean and comfortable with three self-seating tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown diner favorite |
157 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 532 4700 http://www.bigpinkrestaurant.com |
Everyone seems to know and love this funky South Beach diner. After a day at the beach or a night at the clubs, visit this spot for some good coffee in a friendly atmosphere. Try a wrap, a gourmet pizza or if you are too tired to get picky, grab a cheeseburger and fries. If you are really in the mood to indulge, order the polenta fries, but beware, you may not be able to stop eating them. The efficient staff will even deliver your meal to your hotel room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oceanfront smoothie stop |
865 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 3668 |
If you're looking for a latte or a mid-day snack and don't want to waste time at a full restaurant, stop by this casual little South Beach cafe. The atmosphere is super-casual (do not come here if you are in a hurry) and very friendly. You can sit inside or outside as you're served sandwiches and snacks, many of which are for the health-conscious. There are more Power Bars than candy bars, more supplement shakes than milkshakes. Breakfast options include espresso drinks, bagels and croissants. Everything is under USD7. No credit cards are accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf and turf specials |
500 Southwest 177th Avenue Miccosukee Indian Gaming Miami, FL 33194 United States +1 305 222 4600 |
Although this casual restaurant within Miccosukee Indian Gaming offers a complete menu, it is best known for its $5.95 steak and lobster special. The special is available between 11a-1a and is far and away the best meal deal in the city. If you are not coming for the steak and lobster, this is a good place to relax and grab a bite to eat before hitting the poker tables or video gaming machines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Cuban fast food |
3632 Southwest Eighth Street Miami, FL 33135-4112 United States +1 305 444 7501 |
One of several locations all over Miami, including the international airport, this is the Cuban equivalent of an upscale American fast food chain. The selection of low-priced traditional fare is comprehensive, and the portions are generous. Service is fast and friendly. The atmosphere is extremely casual. Typical Cuban dishes are served: Palomilla Steak with Rice and Black Beans and a serving of Plantains, or the Cuban Sandwich and Flan for dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miami's best cheese steak sub |
2437 Southwest 17th Avenue Miami, FL 33145-3809 United States +1 305 858 0090 |
This popular pizzeria has a parking lot attendant to regulate the swarm of cars trying to get a space. It is always packed but always prepared for a crowd, offering free samples of pizza while you wait. If you crave greasy food, this is the type that is too good to feel guilty about. The slices of pizza come in generous portions, and the delicious subs are prepared on the spot. Croissant Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Chicken Wings, and various hot subs are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chinese to go |
1540 Alton Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 532 8758 |
Tasty Chinese food is served here at very low prices. The menu is not particularly innovative, but it offers all the standard dishes, including Kung Pao Chicken, Egg Foo Young and Chow Mein. Chicken, beef, pork and seafood dishes are available for approximately $5 a pint or $8.50 a quart. Signature items include the Seafood Delight ($12.95) and Pan-Fried Noodles with shrimp, chicken and beef. Combination plates ($7.75) include soup and egg roll. This is intended to be a take-out joint. There are two small tables for inside dining. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lowfat Cuban cantina |
12234 Southwest Eighth Street Miami, FL 33184 United States +1 305 225 2999 |
This is certainly a different sort of eatery - classic Cuban cuisine is prepared low fat or even nonfat. Menu items change daily. You can choose to order by weight for a ready-made meal, or nightly meals can be planned in advance and delivered. Entrees include Turkey Picadillo, Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, and Chicken Fricasee. Flan, pudding, and baked apples are a few of the dessert options. While there is a small seating area, the cantina is primarily for take-out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuban classics, casual atmosphere |
1654 Meridian Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 672 8707 http://www.davidscafe.com/ |
A favorite with locals, this restaurant is divided into two rooms: the semi-casual dining room and the super-casual cafe. In the dining room you can find visitors and locals dining on Cuban specialties, while the cafe next-door serves up sandwiches and omelets to a blue-collar crowd. In the restaurant, dishes include Palomilla Steak ($8.95), Yellowtail and Breaded Shrimp. The cafe serves hamburgers, sandwiches, and fresh juices. Most items cost under $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish gourmet market |
4016 Red Road Miami, FL 33134 United States +1 305 669 4485 |
Whether you are shopping for the kind of ready-made meals not found in the average market or you want to sit down and enjoy affordable Spanish treats, Delicias de Espana can accommodate. As you enter, the first thing you notice are the wall-to-wall shelves filled with such goodies as olives stuffed with salmon and riojas. Tortillas, quiches, tapas-style snacks, and daily roasts are all fabulous. The deli case is stocked with manchego cheeses, cured sausages, and hams. The interior is modest but cozy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Health-oriented diner |
377 Alhambra Circle Miami, FL 33134 United States +1 305 445 3555 |
This casual, family-oriented diner combines traditional diner fare with health-oriented cuisine. The variety of entrees, from breakfast foods to hamburgers to hearty salads, makes this a great choice for groups of people with varying tastes. Pastas, hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads fill the menu, along with a selection of vegetarian dishes. All items are made with fresh ingredients and are reminiscent of home cooking. Clean and upscale, the restaurant provides a comfortable and casual environment for both single diners and families. Service is friendly and efficient. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Greek diner experience |
233 95th Street Miami, FL 33154 United States +1 305 866 9628 |
This small family-run diner is known locally for its comfortable atmosphere and fresh Greek specialties. At lunchtime, the restaurant is filled with customers enjoying traditional Greek fare, along with a few American dishes. Specialties of the house include Pastitsio, Shish Kebab, Souvlaki, and Gyros; all of these selections are delicious. However, if traditional Greek food is not for you, choose a chicken or turkey plate or a hamburger. These American options are served to perfection as well. Wooden stools accent the simple, functional decor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jamaican counter-service cafe |
168 Northeast 167th Street Miami, FL 33162 United States +1 305 354 7678 |
Do not expect formal dining at Irie Isle, just good, filling Jamaican favorites at low prices. The service is cafeteria-style. A few appetizers and several delicious main courses make up the menu. Try the Jerk Chicken, Oxtail and Butterbeans, or Pan-fried Whole Snapper. Super-casual counter service only is available. The clientele includes twenty somethings and more mature guests. Only cash is accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local fave |
285 Northwest 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33125 United States +1 305 649 0440 |
Do not expect too much delicacy here; this is an authentic Cuban eatery with no frills attached. Favorites include Half-Chicken with Mojo, Oxtail Stew, and Fried Whole Snapper. Entrees here are enough to feed three in some cases. Daily specials are excellent, and tend to disappear quickly. The dining room space is tiny, and is usually packed full of patrons hungry for some hearty Cuban cooking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Always-fresh sandwiches |
328 Crandon Blvd Miami, FL 33149 United States +1 305 361 0281 |
Aptly named "The Bakery" in French, this cozy restaurant and gourmet food store specializes in French delicacies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it is popular for a quick meal or take out. French breads, pastries, and desserts are the specialties here along with vegetarian omelets, soups, and salads. Dress is casual, and there is always a steady stream of people coming in and out of the restaurant. The staff is friendly and willing to explain the ingredients of any menu item. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burritos on the beach |
1050 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139-5012 United States +1 305 674 0038 |
Located in the heart of South Beach, this little eatery is a healthy Americanized version of a taqueria. While the burritos are not authentic, they are healthy and tasty. Due to the central location and the low prices, this place gets a lot of traffic. Burritos, Tamales, Rellenos, and Quesadillas are tasty and cheap (under $5). For an odd variation on the classic, try the Hawaiian burrito: all the normal ingredients plus pineapple. The atmosphere is as casual as can be. Prices are low, and a lot of people opt for takeout or delivery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quick food, low prices |
19695 Northwest Second Avenue Miami, FL 33169 United States +1 305 652 3602 |
Do not bypass this funky little restaurant; there are definitely some nice things about it (as the name suggests). Place your order at the counter and relax. A Chinese/Jamaican menu makes for a wide range of choices. Beef and Lobster Patties are delicious, as is the very spicy Curry Chicken. Be forewarned, this is not for the sensitive palate. Most of the food is authentically spicy, and may leave your mouth burning. The prices are a bargain indeed; a full meal costs around USD7. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Cuban |
19 Harbor Drive Miami, FL 33149 United States +1 305 361 5709 |
This restaurant is popular with locals and with those who enjoy authentic Cuban food. Stop by during the day for a quick inexpensive lunch or snack. Try homemade Cuban specialties such as Paella and Croquetas. Entrees start at only $4, and you can get a delicious sandwich for $3. Coffee lovers should try a potent Cafesito. The restaurant is noted more for its food and helpful staff than for its decor, which is plain and functional. Seating is limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scrumptious sandwiches, salads |
809 Lincoln Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 538 0058 |
A few people in this world believe making a sandwich is a craft, perhaps even an art. Those people should come to this unassuming European style cafe, where every invention is better than the last one. Roast Beef and Gorgonzola is sinfully delicious, while Portobello Mushroom and Sundried Tomato is just as flavorful but only half as fattening. Stuffed sandwiches cost between USD5.95 and USD7.50, and are worth every penny. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious, inexpensive Cuban |
700 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 1115 |
The menu at Puerto Sagua lists every imaginable meat, chicken, and seafood dish and is authentic Cuban for unbelievably reasonable prices. Specialties such as breaded yellowtail and sauteed chicken livers are tasty and inexpensive; the black beans and buttery rice are heavenly, a perfect side dish or main course. While the atmosphere is somewhat nondescript, the service is friendly and efficient. This restaurant is never hectic, but always pleasantly busy. It is a favorite with locals and visitors and a great place for breakfast: get an enormous meal for $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indian fast food |
243 East Flagler Street Galleria International Mall Miami, FL 33131 United States +1 305 539 9551 |
Located in the Galleria International Mall in downtown Miami, this is a tiny counter service restaurant where you can pick up some authentic Indian fast food to go. Inexpensive platters include salad, rice, an entree, and vegetable side dishes. This restaurant prepares some of the best vegetarian dishes in Miami as well as stews, soups, and rice crepes. Located in a food court, the environment is definitely fast-paced and oriented towards take-out dining. However, the variety and quality of the food is impressive, given the low pricing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hearty American diner fare |
1757 Northeast Second Avenue Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 305 373 4291 |
Although it's not much on ambience, this restaurant, established in 1938, has a devoted crowd of regulars who stream in here for hearty, inexpensive home-style cooking. Go early and be prepared to wait; it is worth it. The restaurant, located in a modest Downtown Miami neighborhood, sports a typical diner atmosphere with plenty of seating on stools at a U-shaped counter where waitresses take an order and shout it to cooks through a little window. American diner fare includes varying breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections at rock-bottom prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French fast food |
229 14th Street Between Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 532 8934 http://www.lasandwicherie.com/ |
This small, unique French sandwich shop offers gourmet fare at a low cost. Popular with people on the go, it is well known for its variety of lunch offerings typically served on fresh French bread. Choose from a selection of meats, cheeses, or vegetable fillings. You can also order pate, croissants, and delicious salads. Simple and functional, the restaurant features a small counter that only seats about six people. During lunchtime these seats are usually filled, so come early if you want to enjoy your meal sitting down. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American diner |
9501 Harding Avenue Miami, FL 33154 United States +1 305 866 0342 |
Step back in time to the days when a drugstore offered its customers food and soda fountain counter services at Sheldon's, which offers old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections at low prices. Dine on eggs, soups, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Check for daily specials. This historic drugstore's décor is simple and functional, yet comfortable. The restaurant offers a refreshing change from the trendy dining scene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian restaurant and market |
1430 Washington Avenue Espala Way Miami, FL 33139-4110 United States +1 305 674 1760 |
This is an excellent Italian restaurant and grocery store. Stephan's restaurant is located on the second floor above the market and seats about 20 people. It serves some of the best Italian food in the area including pasta, sausage and peppers, and Eggplant Parmagiano, along with dinner specials for two that include a salad and a bottle of wine. The grocery store sells a large variety of Italian sliced meats, cheeses, salads, fresh pastas, and breads. You can also dine outdoors at the sidewalk tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
