Seal the Deal Meals: Haute 5 Places to Power Lunch in Miami

Sealing a business deal can often be all about timing and atmosphere, and that’s why we know Miami’s top players are always on the hunt for great places to power lunch in the city. Here’s a list of some great spots to grab a bite while the person sitting across from you signs on the dotted line.

Joe’s Stone Crab

For the past 98 years, people who have visited or resided in Miami have come to adore the pure delightfulness that is Joe’s Stone Crab. Serving lunch and dinner, this restaurant has also become infamous among Miami’s power players as a great spot to power lunch. The atmosphere, as described by Zagat, is an old city feel combined with a power scene. Reservations are not taken, and lines can often build up quite quickly due to its popularity, so come early. There is outdoor seating on a patio, an elaborate wine list, and even take out available if you’re really on the run. Appetizers include items such as shrimp cocktail, oysters, marinated grilled artichoke, and coconut shrimp. Their stone crab sells at market price and can be enjoyed in varying portions including medium, select, large, and jumbo, all served chilled with mustard sauce.

Joe’s Stone Crab is located at 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-673-0365

Il Gabbiano

Opened in 2007, Il Gabbiano is a fantastic place to do business while enjoying fine Italian cuisine with views of Biscayne Bay on their outdoor terrace. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and features an extensive wine list and has been called the place that “raises the bar for Miami dining.” Their lunch menu includes items such as antipasti, salads, pasta, risotto, chicken, and fish which are all elegantly presented and divinely flavorful.

Il Gabbiano is located at 335 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami; 305-373-0063

Quattro

Located on one of Miami’s most famous pedestrian streets, Lincoln Road, Quattro is not only the place to be seen, but also due to its location, it is a sophisticated dining option for those whose lunch breaks are only defined by actually stepping out of the office, not by halting their meetings. A trendy yet authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of South Beach is headed by twin chefs who know how to make the food outshine any of the exquisitely designed and decorated features of the glowing space. The lunch menu includes items such as parma ham and cantaloupe, sliced veal with Fauignana tuna sauce and capers, and an in house selection of cured meats including prosciutto, mortadella, bresaola, speck, and culatello.

Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-531-4833

Smith & Wollensky

The waterfront location is a perfect setting for a power lunch in style with views of downtown Miami and a seemingly endless parade of ships along the water. Spread across two floors, the restaurant has a capacity of up to 600 patrons and features an extensive lunch menu that includes specials such as a yellow fin tuna burger, medallions of beef, grilled lamb chops, and an assortment of grilled fish.

Smith & Wollensky is located at 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-673-2800

Ecco Pizzateca and Lounge

Located in the up-and-coming downtown area of Miami, Ecco is a fresh and authentic Italian restaurant and lounge that serves an array of gourmet style and organic pizzas in a unique ambience. Chef Massimo Fabio Bruni is a three time award winner who developed Ecco’s menu of delectable pizzas, vegetarian meals with organic vegetables, whole-wheat options, and a selection of signature salads, among other items. The restaurant is viewed as “a base where the public can drop in, enjoy a fresh coffee roast or drink, grab a great healthy lunch, do some networking, and get themselves recharged.”

Ecco Pizzateca and Lounge is located at 168 Southeast 1^st Street, Miami; 305-960-1900