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BAYSIDE SEAFOOD HUT
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3501 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149 305-361-0808
Description: KEY BISCAYNE. Come hungry because this seafood stop is sure to fill you up. Large portions and a casual atmosphere make you feel right at home, and menu prices go easy on the pocketbook, too! Order seafood cooked in a variety of ways broiled, blackened, or fried, it's all fresh and succulent. Occasionally on weekends, guests are treated to live music; the location also offers a waterside view. Casual dress.
Hours:
Daily 11:30am-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express
DAILY BREAD MARKETPLACE
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2400 SW 27th St, Miami, FL 33133 305-856-5893
Description: COCONUT GROVE. Middle Eastern restaurants are few and far between in Miami, but Daily Bread offers a delectable array of tabouli, baba ghanoush and lamb or beef kebabs, all served with generous portions of fresh pita bread. Daily specials may include lamb and cauliflower with preserved lemon, and gourmet sandwiches and salads satisfy on-the-go patrons. Quick service and wallet-friendly prices also please, and the baklava is widely regarded as some of the best in town.
Hours:
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express
Website:
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ENRIQUETA'S SANDWICH SHOP
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186 NE 29th St, Miami, FL 305-573-4681
Description: DOWNTOWN. Open for breakfast and lunch, this Cuban cafeteria keeps the Design District well fed on everything from bacon and eggs (along with café Cubano, of course) to handmade sandwiches.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 6am-4pm; Sat 6am-2pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
GARCIA'S SEAFOOD GRILLE & FISH
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398 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128 305-375-0765
Description: DOWNTOWN. Offering simple Florida cooking at its best, Garcia's serves the area's freshest seafood at incredible prices. A location on the Miami River grants picturesque dining, complete with picnic tables and umbrellas, and the super-casual ambience is much prized by regulars. They also swear by the dolphin sandwich, hushpuppies and crab cakes. Some items sell out quickly, but the staff can steer you to other satisfying options, and daily specials are always reliable. And don't forget to sample the seafood dip!
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-6:30pm; Sun 11:30am-4:30pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
HY-VONG
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3458 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135-4108 305-446-3674
Description: LITTLE HAVANA. Surrounded by Cuban and Spanish eateries, this Vietnamese gem is always crowded with regulars who appreciate the cuisine's spicy, subtle flavors. Don't expect lovely decor the room is sparse and plain, and the service has a reputation for being a bit slow. But your patience will be rewarded with some of the best Vietnamese food in Miami. Have an exotic beer and then enjoy the pork, a winner in a unique sauce made with ground nuts. Or try dolphin in mango sauce with crisp, flavorful spring rolls a specialty of the house. Various fresh catches are always available, typically enhanced by sauces featuring tropical fruit and herbs.
Hours:
Wed-Sun 6pm-11:30pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express
Website:
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LA SANDWICHERIE
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229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-532-8934
Description: SOUTH BEACH. After a hard night of clubbing or bar-hopping, nothing's better than a hefty sandwich from this walk-up counter right off Collins Avenue. Crusty French bread is piled high with your choice of meats (from turkey and prosciutto to pâté and smoked salmon), cheeses and condiments. If you need a veggie fix, opt for a salad all are generous, fresh and tasty. Smoothies and frozen yogurt satisfy sweet-tooth urgings, and prices are more than affordable. Expect a line, though, because the place attracts a crowd all day long.
Hours:
Daily 9am-5am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
Website:
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LOS RANCHOS
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125 SW 107th Ave, Sweetwater Holiday Plaza, Miami, FL 33174-1496 305-221-9367
Description: What started as one restaurant has grown to a chain of six bustling eateries. The success has been exceptional, and it's a fitting tribute to the award-winning menu that folks often come back for more and recommend Los Ranchos to their friends. The cuisine has hints of Latin American, Cuban and Nicaraguan styles. Sample the delectable Gallo Pinto, spicy fried rice and red beans, or go the traditional route with their claim to fame the churrasco. This center-cut tenderloin, chargrilled to perfection, is a favorite with regulars. Early-bird dinner specials are an impressive bargain.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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MARIO THE BAKER
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13695 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami, FL 33161-3829 305-891-7641
Description: NORTH MIAMI. Mario's has been around for a while, and it has the kind of ambience that can only result from years of steady business worn booths, simple decor, old-fashioned posters and a friendly staff that knows the regular patrons by name. The pizza here is also made the old-fashioned way, with hand-tossed thin crusts and plenty of great toppings that add up to an incredibly tasty New York-style pie. Other menu options include Italian classics like lasagna and baked ziti. While you wait for your pizza to emerge from the oven, you'll be distracted by a basket full of Miami's best garlic rolls. Popular among people of all ages and all walks of life.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Payment Methods:
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Website:
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MISS SAIGON BISTRO
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148 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-446-8006
Description: CORAL GABLES. This tiny, family-owned favorite features some of the best Vietnamese cuisine in the area. The decor is simple and minimal, providing a clean, serene setting for your meal. Delicious meat, seafood and vegetarian offerings are available, and each dish can be customized to your ideal level of spiciness. Sample great salads, such as green papaya or spicy calamari, and filling noodle dishes topped with savory sauces. Caramelized prawns and grilled salmon with mango are two seafood favorites. A nice wine list and a short but stellar dessert menu make this an all-around winner. Business casual attire.
Hours:
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm Dinner Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Tue 6:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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MRS. MENDOZA'S
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9739 NW 41st St, Doral Plaza, Miami, FL 33178 305-477-5119
Description: DORAL. When you're craving a quick burrito, bypass that fast food chain and head straight for Mrs. M's! It's just as quick and economical, but there's no comparison in taste. Everything on the brief menu is good, from burritos to tacos to fajitas, and it all comes with a side of tortilla chips. You can even score a combination plate or a salad. Don't forget to stop by the salsa bar each of the several varieties is made fresh daily. Nothing pre-packaged could even come close!
Hours:
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
PILAR RESTAURANT
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20475 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180 305-937-2777
Description: AVENTURA. Local chef Scott Fredel has opted for a relaxed atmosphere at stylish, upscale Pilar. Hardwood floors, comfortable seating and original art give the restaurant a modern bistro feel that completely belies its strip-mall location. Floribbean seafood is the specialty, prepared with a deft hand and perky island flavors. Try seared mahi mahi, sautéed yellowtail snapper or fried conch with hearts of palm slaw, and wrap things up with moist chocolate chip banana cake. Affordable wines are a great boon, as is early-bird dining from 5pm to 6pm.
Hours:
Mon 5am-10pm; Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 5pm-10pm
Payment Methods:
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Website:
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PUERTO SAGUA
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700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-1115
Description: SOUTH BEACH. No-frills Puerto Sagua is a long-standing institution in South Beach, where restaurants come and go with frequency. This one has continued to please the fickle masses with traditional Cuban comfort food and unfussy decor. Native Cubans savor authentic shrimp in garlic sauce, fried plantains and grilled Cuban sandwiches stuffed with ham, pork and cheese. Late hours also make Puerto Sagua a perfect stop-off after a show or a night of club-hopping.
Hours:
Daily 7:30am-2am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express,Diner's Club
SHORTY'S BAR-B-Q
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9200 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 305-670-7732
Description: DADELAND. Beloved Shorty's has been filling Miami's rumbling stomachs since 1951. Down-home, Southern-style barbecued ribs, along with pulled pork and beef brisket, are the draw. Everything comes with Shorty's original sauce and your choice of sides: fries, slaw, corn on the cob, baked sweet potato or garlic bread. Don't bother trying to keep your hands clean it simply isn't possible. And since nothing goes better with barbecue than cold beer, order a pitcher to share while you dig in. You won't leave hungry, but you may make a few new friends communal tables are the shoulder-rubbing norm.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Payment Methods:
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Website:
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SIAM PALACE
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9999 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33173 305-279-6906
Description: SUNSET. Accomplished Thai cookery and authentic decor reel in diners at this neighborhood favorite. Many dishes, particularly curries, pack a potent kick, but less adventurous diners are pleased to find more subtle flavors as well. Popular choices include seafood, vegetable spring rolls, basil chicken and a classic pad Thai. Coconut ice cream caps it all on a delicately sweet note, and prices are decidedly un-Miami.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:45pm; Sat 5pm-10:45pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express
SPRIS
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721 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-2020
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Bask in the sun and scope out the foot traffic as you lounge al fresco at casual, affordable Spris. Impossibly thin-crusted pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven are the draw, topped with broccoli, capers, marinated eggplant, calamari, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, mozzarella and sausage. Calzones and panini are reliably hearty as well. Although creative salads appeal to vigilant figure-watchers, the tiramisu is worthy of a little diet digression.
Hours:
Sun-Thu noon-1am; Fri-Sat noon-2am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express
Website:
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