Haute Dining: The Best Steakhouses in Miami
Address: 112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Reservations: 305.532.8112
Ambiance: Modern, yet classic
What to Order: Any of the signature Prime Steaks, Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna Poke, or Fried Chicken and Waffles
Who Comes Here: Miami Beach’s elite
Sweet Tooth: Fried Oreos, or Chocolate & Peanut Butter Smores
The Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar
Address: 432 Forty First Street, Miami Beach
Reservations: 305.538.8533
Ambiance: Old-world elegance redefined
What to Order: Lobster Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Oak Grilled “Super Steak,” or “Coffee and Eggs,” which is coffee crusted ribeye served with goat cheese frittata
Who Comes Here: International celebrities and tastemakers
Sweet Tooth: Turron Nougat Cheesecake, or Dark Chocolate Passion Fruit Genoise
Address: 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Reservations: 305.604.6988
Ambiance: Sexy and stylish
What to Order: Foi Gras French Toast with green apple, almond brioche, and sherry gastrique; Local Buratta Salad with heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, and sherry; Lil BRBGs with Japanese wagyu and Chef’s special sauce
Who Comes Here: South Beach A-listers
Sweet Tooth: Cheesecake Lollipop Trio
Address: 119 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach;
Reservations: 305.534.3688
Ambiance: Chic and contemporary
What to Order: Start with Lemon Garlic Shrimp or Brad’s Hot Stuffed Peppers, and then have the Rib Eye with truffle mac & cheese or creamed corn
Who Comes Here: True steak connoisseurs
Sweet Tooth: Fresh, homemade donuts
Address: 915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Reservations: 305.532.0088
Ambiance: Luxurious, sexy, glamorous
What to Order: The Mixed Grill Special, a daily rotating trio of the restaurant’s best dishes
Who Comes Here: The who’s who of Miami and in-the-know out of towners
Sweet Tooth: Coffee Bavarian or Goat Cheese Cheesecake