Steph's Miami Guidebook
Miami Design District
High end al fresco shopping — think Hermès, Prada, Off-White, Dior — and dining — Mandolin, Swan, Cote — as well as dozens of architectural/design wonders and installations. Grab an Uber here — it’s a walker’s paradise.
Miami Design District
Crowd favorite - Asian / Latin fusion and small plates. Wonderful cocktail menu and rotating pop-up collaborations.
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SUGARCANE raw bar grill
3252 NE 1st AveCrowd favorite - Asian / Latin fusion and small plates. Wonderful cocktail menu and rotating pop-up collaborations.
This is a magical events space w dining and pop ups. Check out upperbuenavista (dot) com for latest scheduling and events (venue is not open year round).
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Palapa Miami
184 NE 50th TerraceThis is a magical events space w dining and pop ups. Check out upperbuenavista (dot) com for latest scheduling and events (venue is not open year round).
Delicious Greek / Mediterranean food in charming outdoor courtyard. Be sure to book in advance or do early walk-in - it’s one of the hardest reservations to get in Miami!
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Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveDelicious Greek / Mediterranean food in charming outdoor courtyard. Be sure to book in advance or do early walk-in - it’s one of the hardest reservations to get in Miami!
Fast-casual sister of Mandolin. Has breakfast / cafe and also all-day lunch/dinner menu for Greek food. No res needed.
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Mrs Mandolin
7301 Biscayne BlvdFast-casual sister of Mandolin. Has breakfast / cafe and also all-day lunch/dinner menu for Greek food. No res needed.
Amazing Korean BBQ on Michelin guide - outpost of famed NYC original. Wonderful cocktails and great crowd.
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COTE Miami
3900 Northeast 2nd AvenueAmazing Korean BBQ on Michelin guide - outpost of famed NYC original. Wonderful cocktails and great crowd.
Design district’s best yoga studio - often outdoor and other special programming - check ahanayoga(dot)com for schedule
Ahana Yoga
43 NE 38th StDesign district’s best yoga studio - often outdoor and other special programming - check ahanayoga(dot)com for schedule
Fast casual dining marketplace in the Design District for all genres of food! Often has live DJs and pop-up events.
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St. Roch Market Miami
140 NE 39th StFast casual dining marketplace in the Design District for all genres of food! Often has live DJs and pop-up events.
Wonderful, free museum in the design district showcasing contemporary art - closed Mon & Tues.
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st StWonderful, free museum in the design district showcasing contemporary art - closed Mon & Tues.
Walkable, food hall style market offers all cuisines from Mexican, to sushi, Israeli, Italian, ice cream, café and more.
Mia Market Food Hall
Walkable, food hall style market offers all cuisines from Mexican, to sushi, Israeli, Italian, ice cream, café and more.
Walkable, north of design district, offering various indie boutiques, food stalls, restaurants, and nature / art.
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Upper Buena Vista
5040 NE 50th TerraceWalkable, north of design district, offering various indie boutiques, food stalls, restaurants, and nature / art.
Michelin star, cozy Italian small plates. Very creative, fresh and delicious! Be sure to make res ahead of time, although they do accept limited walk-ins. Very popular among locals & in an unassuming shopping mall.
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Boia De
5205 NE 2nd AveMichelin star, cozy Italian small plates. Very creative, fresh and delicious! Be sure to make res ahead of time, although they do accept limited walk-ins. Very popular among locals & in an unassuming shopping mall.
Unassuming French bistro with local french community, pastries, and a full all-day food menu, just down the street walking from Design Haus.
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Buena Vista Deli
4590 NE 2nd AveUnassuming French bistro with local french community, pastries, and a full all-day food menu, just down the street walking from Design Haus.
Walking distance pizza joint, started as an extremely popular pop-up in a home kitchen during lockdown, they’ve now translated into a casual brick and mortar location.
Old Gregs Pizza
Walking distance pizza joint, started as an extremely popular pop-up in a home kitchen during lockdown, they’ve now translated into a casual brick and mortar location.
Le Jardinier
Michelin 1*, French elevated dining, perfect for brunch.
Contessa Miami
New hot spot elevated Italian, by the Major Food Group
Cute café and people watching in the middle of Design District. Currently a Tiffany & Co pop up.
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OTL
160 NE 40th StCute café and people watching in the middle of Design District. Currently a Tiffany & Co pop up.
Brickell
It’s a pedestrian paradise with hundreds of cosmopolitan shops, boutiques, al fresco dining options and more.
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Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveIt’s a pedestrian paradise with hundreds of cosmopolitan shops, boutiques, al fresco dining options and more.
Cute indie coffee shop w a small shop and marketplace opening soon. Get: specialty espresso/tea drinks, smoothies, boba, açaí bowls and sandwiches. The food might take a bit longer, so call in to skip the wait. Mention you are a resident and get 10% off. The “Free Britney” smoothie is decadence at its finest!
I Think She Is
169 SW 7th StCute indie coffee shop w a small shop and marketplace opening soon. Get: specialty espresso/tea drinks, smoothies, boba, açaí bowls and sandwiches. The food might take a bit longer, so call in to skip the wait. Mention you are a resident and get 10% off. The “Free Britney” smoothie is decadence at its finest!
This Argentinian steakhouse and bakery/market is perfect when you want to grab a meal or quick snack without traveling far. Make sure to grab some fresh breakfast pastries & coffee - pastries often disappear by 10am.
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Graziano's Restaurant Brickell
177 SW 7th StThis Argentinian steakhouse and bakery/market is perfect when you want to grab a meal or quick snack without traveling far. Make sure to grab some fresh breakfast pastries & coffee - pastries often disappear by 10am.
Unreal pastries + lite eats for breakfast or lunch in this cutesy, vibe-y spot a short walking distance away.
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B Bistro + Bakery
600 Brickell AveUnreal pastries + lite eats for breakfast or lunch in this cutesy, vibe-y spot a short walking distance away.
Pedestrian’s paradise a short walk away for all your shopping & dining needs
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Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AvePedestrian’s paradise a short walk away for all your shopping & dining needs
Chic & scene-y rooftop drinks & dining at the East Hotel just a short walk away.
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Sugar
788 Brickell PlazaChic & scene-y rooftop drinks & dining at the East Hotel just a short walk away.
Miami Beach
Out of towner and local favorite. Creative plates and wonderful for hosting guests. A fresco dining. In the evening, fire dancers. Brunch is also a favorite. Small market place in the front. One of the most popular dining options in Miami Beach.
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MILA Restaurant
Out of towner and local favorite. Creative plates and wonderful for hosting guests. A fresco dining. In the evening, fire dancers. Brunch is also a favorite. Small market place in the front. One of the most popular dining options in Miami Beach.
Wonderful dining and drinks option right on the beach in Jungle Island. This is a local and out of towner favorite. Tulum vibes. Fire performers and live DJ in the evening. Bring a jacket as it might get windy at night!
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Joia Beach
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailWonderful dining and drinks option right on the beach in Jungle Island. This is a local and out of towner favorite. Tulum vibes. Fire performers and live DJ in the evening. Bring a jacket as it might get windy at night!
Great place on the water for dining, drinks and a vibe. Several restaurants on the rooftop or alongside the beach club for dining options. You don’t need to be a hotel guest.
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1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins AveGreat place on the water for dining, drinks and a vibe. Several restaurants on the rooftop or alongside the beach club for dining options. You don’t need to be a hotel guest.
Delicious high end Asian fusion inside Faena Hotel. Check out Faena while you are in the area— there are a variety of other dining and entertainment options inside including the speakeasy and ticketed acrobatic performances.
Pao by Paul Qui
3201 Collins AveDelicious high end Asian fusion inside Faena Hotel. Check out Faena while you are in the area— there are a variety of other dining and entertainment options inside including the speakeasy and ticketed acrobatic performances.
One of the city’s best high end steakhouses. Supports an A-List clientele - likelihood of spotting a celebrity — think rappers, athletes, TV/movie stars and the like— are high. Plus the food and service are outstanding.
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Papi Steak
736 1st StOne of the city’s best high end steakhouses. Supports an A-List clientele - likelihood of spotting a celebrity — think rappers, athletes, TV/movie stars and the like— are high. Plus the food and service are outstanding.
Great place to walk around and enjoy the ocean views, sunset, and South Pointe Park. On Sundays and Wednesdays you can catch the acroyogis (both days) and salsa/Zouk/kizomba dancers (Sundays) practice their arts and sometimes even fire dancer performances in the evening.
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South Pointe
Great place to walk around and enjoy the ocean views, sunset, and South Pointe Park. On Sundays and Wednesdays you can catch the acroyogis (both days) and salsa/Zouk/kizomba dancers (Sundays) practice their arts and sometimes even fire dancer performances in the evening.
Cute Italian with great food and terrace in South of Fifth neighborhood.
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Call Me Gaby
22 Washington AveCute Italian with great food and terrace in South of Fifth neighborhood.
Great place for infinity pool, sunset drinks, and a great hotel / spa. Overlooks the water and is great for out of towners. You can also rent paddle boards.
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Spa at The Standard Miami
40 Island AveGreat place for infinity pool, sunset drinks, and a great hotel / spa. Overlooks the water and is great for out of towners. You can also rent paddle boards.
Best luxury spa experience in Miami and among the best in the country (no expenses spared!). Come see inside the design mind of Alan Faena.
Tierra Santa Healing House
3201 Collins AveBest luxury spa experience in Miami and among the best in the country (no expenses spared!). Come see inside the design mind of Alan Faena.
Wynwood
South of Midtown / Design District, also known as the arts district with its world famous street art and murals.
Uchi Miami
Amazing sushi from this Austin based restaurant group.
Seasonal and local favorites in this decadent ice cream shop originally based in Portland.
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Salt & Straw
246 NW 25th StSeasonal and local favorites in this decadent ice cream shop originally based in Portland.
“Listening room” where DJs play exclusively vinyls in this bustling cocktail speakeasy format with great sound system (tube amps and private vinyl collection of ~15,000 records from music professor DJ Rich Medina).
Dante's HiFi
“Listening room” where DJs play exclusively vinyls in this bustling cocktail speakeasy format with great sound system (tube amps and private vinyl collection of ~15,000 records from music professor DJ Rich Medina).
ART - Favorite Museums
Rubell Museum
1100 NW 23rd StVilla Vizcaya
3251 S Miami AveThe beautiful grounds are even better than the art itself!
Super modern, interactive, digital art. Family friendly and very engaging with rotating exhibits.
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Superblue Miami
1101 NW 23rd StSuper modern, interactive, digital art. Family friendly and very engaging with rotating exhibits.
Small NFT / digital art gallery in Wynwood with rotating artists on commercial screen displays. Often hosts popups and community events.
Blackdove Art Gallery
Small NFT / digital art gallery in Wynwood with rotating artists on commercial screen displays. Often hosts popups and community events.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st StFree to public
$12 entry to Wynwood walls (there are also free murals throughout the neighborhood)
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Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th St$12 entry to Wynwood walls (there are also free murals throughout the neighborhood)
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd