Steph's Guide to Miami
Food Scene
Wether you're looking for a quick bite or in need of fine dining suggestions, look no further than this local foodies top picks.
Be sure to call ahead before popping in as some places may have changed their schedules and availability since covid.
$$ Famous local pizza spot Perfect for pizza lovers ordering in. Or late night cravings. Open from 11:30am-2am(4am on weekends)
74 locals recommend
Steve's Pizza
12101 Biscayne Blvd$$ Famous local pizza spot Perfect for pizza lovers ordering in. Or late night cravings. Open from 11:30am-2am(4am on weekends)
$$$ Asian Fusion
Make a reservation and order the duck! If duck isn’t your thing don’t worry everything here is great!
157 locals recommend
KOMODO
801 Brickell Ave$$$ Asian Fusion
Make a reservation and order the duck! If duck isn’t your thing don’t worry everything here is great!
$$ World famous ribs and wings. Local sports bar. One of my favorite chill places to get cheap food and drinks and hang out with friends.
282 locals recommend
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
9516 Harding Ave$$ World famous ribs and wings. Local sports bar. One of my favorite chill places to get cheap food and drinks and hang out with friends.
$$$ love love love this place! Best hot wings and Bok Choy on the planet!
70 locals recommend
Drunken Dragon
1424 Alton Rd$$$ love love love this place! Best hot wings and Bok Choy on the planet!
$$$ Perfect for brunch or lunch with great views of the river. Must make a reservation, this place is always busy!
103 locals recommend
Kiki on the River
450 NW N River Dr$$$ Perfect for brunch or lunch with great views of the river. Must make a reservation, this place is always busy!
$$ one of my favorite taco spots to hang out with friends. Dress down wear comfortable shoes, coyo is this right in the middle of wynwood. You’re gonna want to explore after eating.
175 locals recommend
Coyo Taco
2320 NW 2nd Ave$$ one of my favorite taco spots to hang out with friends. Dress down wear comfortable shoes, coyo is this right in the middle of wynwood. You’re gonna want to explore after eating.
$$$ this beach bar is perfect for lunch in the sun. Wear a bikini and catch a tan while ordering great seafood.
13 locals recommend
Nikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive$$$ this beach bar is perfect for lunch in the sun. Wear a bikini and catch a tan while ordering great seafood.
Planta South Beach
850 Commerce St$$$ THE BEST! vegan restaurant in Miami! HANDS DOWN!
$$ it’s a food court! But with amazing hand picked restaurants. Best of everything! Oh and the happy hour is great!
88 locals recommend
The Citadel
8300 NE 2nd Ave$$ it’s a food court! But with amazing hand picked restaurants. Best of everything! Oh and the happy hour is great!
$$$ My new favorite place! Make a reservation and plan to stay a while. Food and views are top notch but service is a little slow. We didn’t mind it much.
48 locals recommend
Amara at Paraiso
3101 NE 7th Ave$$$ My new favorite place! Make a reservation and plan to stay a while. Food and views are top notch but service is a little slow. We didn’t mind it much.
$$ Want a clean and healthy meal? Then look no further, this place has great healthy and tasty options. Perfect for a quick bite or take out.
11 locals recommend
Carrot Express Midtown
3252 Buena Vista Blvd$$ Want a clean and healthy meal? Then look no further, this place has great healthy and tasty options. Perfect for a quick bite or take out.
Red Rooster Overtown
920 NW 2nd Ave$$$ Brunch! Brunch! Brunch! Trust me, make a reservation!
$ Miami can be super expensive! So if you need a break from spending and want a yummy meal, this local favorite is quick, tasty, and really inexpensive.
118 locals recommend
Pollo Tropical
11806 Biscayne Blvd$ Miami can be super expensive! So if you need a break from spending and want a yummy meal, this local favorite is quick, tasty, and really inexpensive.
$ Best local Cuban food in Miami! Hands down! This hidden little gem has been a staple in Miami for over a decade. I recommend everything from the sandwiches, to the breakfast, and dinner! Do yourself a favor get a shake or pastry. (closed for dinner)
58 locals recommend
Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
186 NE 29th St$ Best local Cuban food in Miami! Hands down! This hidden little gem has been a staple in Miami for over a decade. I recommend everything from the sandwiches, to the breakfast, and dinner! Do yourself a favor get a shake or pastry. (closed for dinner)
Best Drinks!
These mixologist that have found the formula. My favorite places for great drinks or fun atmosphere.
$$ Great drinks and a local favorite. Meet people from all around the world at this popular hotel bar.
Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek Drive$$ Great drinks and a local favorite. Meet people from all around the world at this popular hotel bar.
$$ My friends and I love meeting here before or after the club! They’re open until 5am. Thank me later!
39 locals recommend
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company
237 20th St$$ My friends and I love meeting here before or after the club! They’re open until 5am. Thank me later!
$$ if you don’t feel like getting dressed up but wanna get out of the house for a quick drink, this is your spot. Away from the crazy night life of Miami, this bar offers a good time with the people you’re visiting with.
136 locals recommend
The Anderson
709 NE 79th St$$ if you don’t feel like getting dressed up but wanna get out of the house for a quick drink, this is your spot. Away from the crazy night life of Miami, this bar offers a good time with the people you’re visiting with.
Must See
Art walk in the Insta famous wynwood. A local favorite perfect for taking pictures. Wall after wall of beautiful and creative murals. Great eats and bar hopping.
1332 locals recommend
Wynwood
Art walk in the Insta famous wynwood. A local favorite perfect for taking pictures. Wall after wall of beautiful and creative murals. Great eats and bar hopping.
Bal Harbour has lots to offer. Great beaches, high end malls, yummy restaurants
136 locals recommend
Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour has lots to offer. Great beaches, high end malls, yummy restaurants
So much history in this city. My advice Yelp a fun historic building and go sightseeing.
339 locals recommend
Coral Gables
So much history in this city. My advice Yelp a fun historic building and go sightseeing.
World famous. The most popular tourist destination in Miami. Party on the white sand, lots of food, drinks, and shopping. Lots to see.
1258 locals recommend
South Beach
World famous. The most popular tourist destination in Miami. Party on the white sand, lots of food, drinks, and shopping. Lots to see.
Grocery Stores / Market
Florida famous grocery store. 7 mins from house.
14 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Biscayne Commons
14641 Biscayne BlvdFlorida famous grocery store. 7 mins from house.
Whole Foods Market
21105 Biscayne BlvdOrganic grocery store minutes from house.
ALDI
1290 NE 108th StNight Life
Everyone’s heard of liv on Sunday! But they’re also open other nights as well. Be sure to call in early. Make a reservation and get there on time!
517 locals recommend
LIV
4441 Collins AveEveryone’s heard of liv on Sunday! But they’re also open other nights as well. Be sure to call in early. Make a reservation and get there on time!
This place is we’re you’ll find more locals then tourist. Really fun laid back party that everyone can can enjoy. Sunday night is gonna one of the best nights.
37 locals recommend
Brick
187 NW 28th StThis place is we’re you’ll find more locals then tourist. Really fun laid back party that everyone can can enjoy. Sunday night is gonna one of the best nights.
This place stays open 24 hours. As in after the party is the after party, and after the after party is e11even.
212 locals recommend
E11EVEN Miami
29 NE 11th StThis place stays open 24 hours. As in after the party is the after party, and after the after party is e11even.
$$$ One of the popular clubs in Miami. Be sure to check the schedule, your favorite DJ or musician might be performing :)
449 locals recommend
STORY Nightclub
136 Collins Ave$$$ One of the popular clubs in Miami. Be sure to check the schedule, your favorite DJ or musician might be performing :)