Miami Spice is the most delicious time of year when luxury restaurants in Miami offer a taste of their mouthwatering menus. For a set price, you can order an appetizer, entree, and dessert from some of the best places in Miami. From Michelin-starred options to trendy, upscale spots, Haute Living lists the must-dine places for Miami Spice 2023.
COTE: Michelin Starred
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Offering lunchtime dining, COTE is a MICHELIN-starred and James Beard Award-nominated KOREAN STEAKHOUSE™ in Miami’s Design District.
Recommendation: Butcher’s Lunch – USDA Prime Hanger Steak, 45+ Days Dry Aged Ribeye, Marinated Galbi grilled tableside, accompanied by lettuce, scallion salad, and ssamjang!
Le Jardinier: Michelin Starred
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Michelin-starred Le Jardinier, or “gardener” in French, focuses on fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients to provide a refined yet approachable cuisine, atmosphere, and service in Miami’s Design District.
Amalia
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This beautiful Miami Beach locale creates a charming atmosphere with live moss walls and a pastel palette and its menu is a fusion between Mediterranean and Latin cuisine.
Recommendation: Fried Brussel Sprouts –brussels sprouts leaves, guacamole, yakitori dressing, and crispy almonds!
Aba – Bal Harbour
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece.
Zucca
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Zucca, located in the heart of Coral Gables, is known for its most beloved dishes that are featured in their unreal Miami Spice menu.
Recommendation: Fried Zucchini Flowers, a delicacy stuffed with goat cheese and sprinkled with truffle honey – delicious!
Sofia
Dine in the heart of the Design District and indulge in 3 – 4 course menus with signature favorites such as the rigatoni, tonno, and tiramisu.
Zuma
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Zuma Miami, located downtown, is the flagship U.S. location of chef Rainer Becker’s internationally acclaimed sophisticated twist on the style of modern Japanese izakaya dining.
Recommendation: Sliced Seabass Sashimi with yuzu, truffle, and salmon roe and Spicy Fried Chicken with lemon, chili, and soy sauce.
Le Zoo
Le Zoo is an energetic celebration of French Mediterranean cooking set in Miami’s luxe Bal Harbour Shops.
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen
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Transport yourself to Tel Aviv, Israel, as you savor the amazing roasted beets, matbucha, labneh, hummus, and a variety of other delicious dips served with fire-baked pita—an instant teleportation to a delightful culinary experience with a wide range of entree options.
Sexy Fish
Prepare to be enchanted by Sexy Fish Miami’s exclusive Miami Spice Menu, where every course is a siren’s call to indulge.
Minty Z
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Experience Miami’s trendiest plant-based dining sensation, renowned for its unbeatable blend of Asian Fusion, Chinese, and vegan delicacies. For lunch, indulge in a delightful 6-course tasting menu, while dinner offers the choice of an 8-course or a lavish 10-course tasting menu. Let your taste buds embark on a journey.
The Key Club – Coconut Grove
The Key Club is a contemporary take on a classic American bar and grill, inspired by Coconut Grove’s long-standing sense of warmth and community, along with hints of mid-century modern Brazilian influences.
Ocean Social
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Ocean Social offers elevated coastal cuisine in a breathtaking oceanfront setting. Don’t miss out on their Mushroom Ceviche, Black Angus Smash, and Local Coastal Fish—delighting your taste buds in a celebration of summer.
Klaw
“Where fortune favors the bold” – At Klaw, expertise, craft, and technique are combined to continually challenge convention and create masterful dishes such as exceptional USDA Certified Black Angus Nebraskan Beef and Norwegian King Crab.
LPM Restaurant and Bar
A visit to LPM is a celebration of how food, drink, people, and setting come together to create something unique with the spirit of a creative and vibrant era, La Belle Époque.
Bourbon Steak Miami by Michael Mina
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Experience a meat lover’s delight at Bourbon Steak. On tap is the prix-fixe three-course menu by Executive Chef Mario, featuring Lobster Tacos, Prime New York Strip, Branzino, Matcha Crème Brûlée, and more.
*This piece is continually being updated with Miami Spice recommendations
