8 Top Luxury Restaurants in Miami
Miami has become one of the best travel destinations for its amazing food scene, nightlife and beautiful beaches. When it comes to luxury restaurants, the city has many incredible options that can satisfy your every craving. Here are our top picks this season:
Doya
Michelin’s Bib Gourmand award holder, Doya features modern Aegean cuisine by mixing the dishes of Greece and Turkey while adding culinary notes from the Mediterranean and Middle East. The philosophy of Chef Erhan Kostepen (formerly of Mandolin) is that the food is meant to be shared which transpires to the concept of meze, small plates and larger dishes all served family style and full of flavors.
Zuma
A modern Japanese restaurant located in the heart of downtown Miami, brings chef Rainer Becker’s internationally acclaimed style of modern Japanese cuisine to America. Already renowned in London, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Dubai and Bangkok, ZUMA Miami offers a sophisticated cuisine philosophy of flavorsome, modern Japanese dishes in a fun and vibrant environment.
Mila
Located in the heart of South Beach, Mila is one of the most stylish roof top restaurants in Miami for what it was awarded a Michelin’s “Point of View”. This stylish venue combines a trendy environment with a great culinary experience.
Chef Helmy Saadon under the helm of Chef Michael Michaelidis creates a fusion between Mediterranean and Japanese flavors, a true masterpiece of MediterrAsian cuisine
Casa Tua
If you desire ambiance, great service, and excellent Italian cuisine then this is your best choice. Casa Tua offers an exclusive dining experience, located in an elegant villa, it captures the feel of a posh private club on the Italian Riviera. Charming and cozy, the restaurant offers the most food in Miami. The house is divided into several rooms, all decorated with candles and flowers. Let’s not forget about the incredibly charming garden outdoors.
Sexy Fish
London-based Sexy Fish concept has now arriv ed to exciting Miami. The restaurant offers tis guests an underwater world inspired interior featuring Damien Hirst artwork, delicious Asian-inspired dishes, award-winning cocktails and DJ sets and thematic entertainment for late night experience.
Sexy Fish’s Michelin-starred, Chef Director Björn Weissgerber has curated an Asian-inspired menu that juxtaposes incredible flavor and impeccable technique. Best experienced shared, the a la carte and Omakase tasting menus are available all day, while the Kuikku menu is available Monday to Friday.
Itamae
Located in Design District right inside the Palm Court Plaza, Itamae carries a Michelin’s Bib Gourmand award. This culinary temple offers its guest a unique gourmet experience in a casual but yet stylish atmosphere of the design district courtyard.
The genius team of Chefs Valerie and Fernando Chang are behind this true culinary art mixing Nikkei cuisine and traditional Peruvian flavors.The restaurant offers limited indoor seating only for lunch Monday through Sunday and both patio and chef’s counter seating for dinner Monday through Saturday.
LPM Restaurant and Bar
LPM Restaurant & Bar features a combination of light French Mediterranean and Niçoise cuisine in a very elegant dining room reminiscent of the Cote d’Azur. Guests can enjoy a variety of true mixology cocktails at Miami’s one of most stylish bars as well as a gorgeous outdoor patio space for luxurious al fresco dining.
Joe’s Stone Crab
This is a must if you are on Miami Beach. Stone crab season runs from October through May and this classic Miami Beach dining room serves the best crabs in town to a crowd more than willing to wait in line for a taste of the ocean’s bounty.