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 Fine dining |
1395 Brickell Avenue Conrad Miami Miami, FL 33131 United States +1 305 503 6529 / +1 305 503 6500 (Hotel) http://miami.conradmeetings.co... |
How about dining on the 25th floor of the Conrad Miami? Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? Throw some contemporary American cuisine with Asian and Latin influences, and it's picture perfect. Atrio welcomes both hotel guests and visitors, who mainly come here for the food and the fabulous view of the Biscayne Bay. The place seats 80 and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So ladies and gentlemen, this is fine dining at its best! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A complete treat! |
1427 West Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 672 8881 http://www.bartong.com/ |
If you are one of those who think that "food that looks good tastes good", then you will simply fall in love with this restaurant. The cuisine is not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes. Located in the quiet West Avenue, Barton also offers alfresco dining. Appetizers include lobster cakes and disco crab. The salad and soup sections offer a variety of options for health freaks. The chocolate grand canyon with hot fudge sauce and butterfinger rocks are a great end to a meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Little Puerto Rico |
2500 SW 107th Ave Miami, FL 33165 United States +1 305 227 1232 |
If you have ever wondered what Puerto Rican food tastes like, or if you love it and cannot seem to find any, Benny's is a discovery you need to make. This family-run restaurant serves fresh, traditional island seafood specialties at affordable prices. Hearty, seafood-based dishes dominate the menu: Shrimp Asopado (a type of rice stew), Breaded Snapper Sandwich, Seafood Empanadillas. Try coconut custard for dessert. This is a family-oriented restaurant; so expect to see a lot of little people in with their parents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish and sophisticated |
661 Washington Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 6516 |
In addition to immaculately prepared dishes by Chef Gemma Angulo, formerly of The Tides, this South Beach bistro features live Cuban music and an unusually friendly staff. Although the menu here is not large, the variety is very good. Appetizers run from $5 to $10 and include smoked salmon, grilled quail, and ceviche. Delicious seafood, beef, and poultry entrees average $25, while desserts cost $7. There is a too. Dine in an elegant yet comfortable environment, surrounded by local patrons as well as tourists from every corner of the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drumming up a good time |
601 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 786 777 2100 http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/ |
Miami's first couple, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, along with co-proprietor Jorge Larios score another hit with Bongo's, a lively combination restaurant, bar and nightclub. The traditional menu features the familiar fare found at most local Cuban restaurants. Specialty dishes include Slow-Roasted Half Chicken marinated in orange, lime and herbs and a grilled boneless strip steak. The festive, colorful atmosphere and decor is contagious. Get your dance shoes out on Fridays and Saturdays at 11p when the cafe converts into a nightclub (a cover charge applies) and the real fun begins. 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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Cuban/Spanish cuisine |
7190 Southwest 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33173 United States +1 305 598 4800 |
This popular Kendall area restaurant features traditional Cuban and Spanish cuisine in jumbo-sized portions. Very reasonable prices prevail. In addition to their specialties including Arroz con Pollo (chicken with rice) and Vaca Frita (shredded beef), other menu options include Masitas de Puerco (pork chunks), Gallician-Style Soup, and Snapper in Garlic Sauce. Most entrees are priced under $10. The comfortable dining area is spacious and bright. Casa Alberto caters to a local clientele as well as tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive, tasty Cuban |
7705 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33144 United States +1 305 266 5494 |
Frequented by local "First Couple" Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this unassuming little cafe specializes in traditional Cuban favorites served in substantial portions. Prices are low; most dishes are under $9. Cuban standards such as Bistec Palomilla or Chicken with Mojo make up most of the menu. Note that if you want the "real thing," you have to go the distance; bring a Spanish speaker to order for you. English is the second language here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shipboard Cuban cuisine |
6480 Southwest Eighth Street Miami, FL 33144 United States +1 305 261 2406 |
Covadonga maintains a level of elegance not found in most of the Cuban eateries in the area. The nautical decor is convincing enough to make you forget the downtown chaos that is just outside the door. There is no everyday menu here. Starters include Clams in Green Sauce and Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. The majority of entrees are also seafood. Try whole baby squid stuffed with ham in brown sauce or shellfish in a buttery, rich tomato sauce. You will find yourself surrounded by authentic shipboard gear. 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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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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Scrumptious Cuban Cuisine |
12727 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33181 United States +1 305 899 9069 http://www.littlehavanarestaur... |
If the Lobster-stuffed Yuca Pastry is not enough to get you in the door, the Crema Catalana may do the trick. Little Havana serves some of the best Cuban fare in the area, in an elegantly simple atmosphere. All manner of regional favorites can be found on its menu, along with house specialties, such as Shrimp-Stuffed Dolphin. You will not pay exorbitant prices either (a full dinner costs around USD15) so expect to leave with your pocketbook more or less intact. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sidewalk Cuban cafe |
3105 Commodore Plaza Miami, FL 33133 United States +1 305 448 2768 |
This is a relaxed place to grab a quick bite and people-watch. All the tables are on the sidewalk or on the patio. The kitchen occupies the interior. It's pleasant to eat under the blue sky, listening to the salsa music that is piped out. Cuban favorites fill the menu, and prices are low. Sandwiches cost about USD5.95, while the most expensive entrees cost around USD12.95. The weekend brunch buffet, served on Saturday and Sunday, is only USD7.95. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casually festive |
401 Biscayne Boulevard Bayside Marketplace Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 305 374 7417 |
Sparkly, multi-colored lights and breezy open-air seating make the atmosphere casual yet festive, and the loud Latin American music played through the speakers adds an element of nightlife fun. The food is traditional Puerto Rican, but many items are similar or identical to other countries' specialties. Fajitas, churrasco (a char-grilled center-cut steak, USD13.95), and zarzuela de mariscos (seafood casserole, USD19.95) are a few of the tasty options. The bar serves upscale Caribbean cocktails. 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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A taste of Cuba |
6890 West Flagler Miami, FL 33144 United States +1 305 261 3424 |
A warm, friendly atmosphere pervades this popular Kendall-area eatery in which typical Cuban fare abounds. Menu selections include more than a dozen signature palomilla steak dishes, pork, chicken, seafood, and pasta, as well as Cuban staples like rice and beans, fried yucca, plantains, and malaga fritters. Leave room for delicious desserts like mango custard, rice pudding, flan, or tres leches. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Enjoy background music five or six decades old in spacious dining areas characterized by crisp white tablecloths, photograph-laden walls and high ceilings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meat Treat |
The Browns Hotel 112 Ocean Drive Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 532 8112 http://www.prime112.com |
Located in The Browns Hotel, Prime One Twelve is a hip and hugely popular restaurant. The dining rooms are done up in a saloon style and the steakhouse food is just delicious. It is most known for its Prime Beef, which is dry aged for approximately twenty-eight days. There are also a huge variety of cuts, such as T-bone and Porterhouse. The seafood menu is just as exciting, with dishes such as fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon floating in a soft Lemon Nage. Top your meal off with the sumptuous gooey-centered fudge cake with sweet cream and liquored Amarene Cherries. It'll sure to make you come back for more. 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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Florida continental cuisine |
350 Ocean Drive, at Sonesta Beach Resort Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 361 2021 |
If you want a taste of the gourmet regional fusion cuisine known as Floribbean, this is an excellent destination. Unique and delicious seafood dishes abound, along with more Cuban-influenced creations. For a sophisticated rendition of a Cuban classic, order the Skirt Steak with Sweet Potatoes, plantains, and yuca. You have three options: the main dining room (tasteful and serene), the Florida room (art deco), or the outdoor patio (breezy and relaxing). Take your pick, depending on what kind of ambience fits your mood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wolfie Cohen's Eatery |
17190 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33160 United States +1 305 947 4581 http://rascalhouse.com/rascali... |
The huge menu is sure to leave you confused before you actually finalize on something. For the 'appeteasers', there's Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail or Extra Fancy Tuna. The sumptuous salads are a must; try Whole Roast Stuffed Spring Chicken or the signature Corned Beef and Cabbage. For something lighter and quick, ask for Turkey Pastrami Cheese sandwich or the fish sandwiches. The delicious bakery preparations and wholesome fruit juices make for a lovely quick snack. 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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Splash of Cuban culture |
3555 Southwest Eighth Street Miami, FL 33135 United States +1 305 444 0240 |
Personable, friendly service and a rich history help make this not only an excellent dining adventure, but also one of the memorable cultural experiences in Miami. All of the menu specialties, as well as the ambiance, are spicy, flavorful and traditionally Cuban. The restaurant is open into the wee hours. Come for an early breakfast or a very late dinner. Catch up on local happenings while enjoying authentic Cuban coffee and cuisine. Prices are reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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