Let’s be honest, we all love any excuse to get out the office during the work day. If you love to go out for lunch, these restaurants provide the perfect reason. If you bring your lunch to work, check these places out for dinner or when you want to treat yourself one day.

Estiatorio Milos

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If you’re located in South Beach, then you’ll want to head over to Milos for their famous power lunch. Specializing in all types of Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish, you can guarantee that you’ll always find a different type of plate from the sea when you visit. From grilled, fried, sashimi or tartare, there’s an option for all fish lovers. If you’re looking to multitask, hold a power lunch and close the deal while you enjoy fine dining with the spot’s special lunch deal that provides guests with a choice of two dishes for $29 and an extensive list of the finest wines.

Komodo 

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Downtown hot spot Komodo recently launched a new lunch menu and it is truly spectacular. With a range of dishes perfect to satisfy any craving you might have, it’s the perfect quick escape for lunch in the bustling downtown/Brickell area. Try some of their new specialties like the grilled avocado, stracciatella and eggplant on homemade baco bread, the lobster dynamite bun or the soft shell crab bao bun. With a menu this good, it may be hard to return back to the office, but we promise it will make your work day SO much better.

Cipriani

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Located in Brickell, Cipriani gives you the perfect escape to the monotonous work day with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Specializing in high-end Italian cuisine, Cipriani offers a chic setting to enjoy an elegant lunch with a selection of fresh pastas, light fish and meat dishes.

Zuma

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With a strategic location on the water in downtown Miami, Zuma is the perfect place to enjoy a high-end power lunch filled with savory, Japanese cuisine. Whether you’re looking to indulge in fresh sushi and sashimi, or one of the specialties from the robata grill, Zuma has an extensive lunch list to satisfy all your cravings priced competitively at $29 for the business tycoons in the area.

Estefan Kitchen

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Located in the luxurious Miami Design District, Estefan Kitchen is a place that’ll make you not want to return to work after lunch. With a menu highlighting authentic Cuban cuisine brought by power couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Estefan Kitchen provides live music along with great ambiance. If you want to taste a little bit of everything, they offer great lunch specials.

Marion

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For small plates and various options, Marion is perfect for a quick bite. Located in Brickel, the spot offers light Mediterranean cuisine using fresh ingredients and the incorporation of some of your favorite delicacies—aka lots of truffle. If you finish lunch early, Brickell City Centre is a quick walk away if you want to squeeze in a little shopping.

Mandolin 

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With the Miami Design District growing, you have numerous choices for lunch, but not many like Mandolin. Serving homespun recipes from Greece and Turkey, you’ll be taken away on a mini vacation during lunch where you won’t feel like there’s a 3p.m. meeting waiting for you later.