Must-see restaurants in South Florida & the Keys

  • Robert Is Here

    Everglades National Park

    More than a farmers' stand, Robert’s is an institution. This is Old Florida at its kitschy best, in love with the Glades and the agriculture that…

  • Havana Cafe

    Everglades National Park

    The Havana Cafe is famed far and wide for its deliciously prepared seafood served with Latin accents. Lunch favorites include stone-crab enchiladas,…

  • Blue Heaven

    Key West

    This is one of the quirkiest venues on an island of oddities – customers, together with free-ranging fowl, flock to dine in the ramshackle, tropical plant…

  • Phuc Yea

    Miami

    Phuc Yea started as a pop up and went wildly popular with its delicious Cajun-Vietnamese cooking (the name got about as much attention). Get yourself some…

  • Thirsty Mermaid

    Key West

    The lovely Thirsty Mermaid serves outstanding seafood in an elegant, easygoing space. The menu is a collection of sea-life culinary treasures such as an…

  • Yardbird

    South Beach

    Yardbird has earned a die-hard following for its delicious haute Southern comfort food. The kitchen churns out some nice shrimp and grits, St Louis–style…

  • 27 Restaurant

    Miami

    Part of Freehand Miami and the very popular bar Broken Shaker, 27 has a lovely setting – akin to dining in an old tropical cottage, with worn floorboards,…

  • Keys Fisheries

    Florida Keys

    The lobster Reuben is the stuff of legend. Sweet, chunky, creamy – so good you'll be daydreaming about it afterward. But you can’t go wrong with any of…

  • Pubbelly

    South Beach

    A mix of Asian and Latin flavors, Pubbelly serves delicacies such as grilled miso black cod with spring onions, beef tartare rolls with mustard and…

  • Camellia Street Grill

    Everglades National Park

    In a barnlike setting with fairy lights strung from the rafters and nautical doodads lining the walls, Camellia is an easygoing spot for a down-home…

  • No Name Pub

    Florida Keys

    The No Name’s one of those off-the-track places that everyone seems to know about. Despite the isolated location, folks come from all over to this divey…

  • Square Grouper

    Florida Keys

    One of the most talked-about restaurants in the Keys, Square Grouper hits all the right notes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, innovative recipes…

  • Spillover

    Miami

    Tucked down a pedestrian strip near the CocoWalk, the Spillover serves locally sourced seafood and creative bistro fare in an enticing vintage setting …

  • Macchialina

    South Beach

    This buzzing Italian trattoria has all the right ingredients for a terrific night out; namely great service and beautifully turned-out cooking, served in…

  • BO's Fish Wagon

    Key West

    Looking like a battered old fishing boat that smashed onto the shore, BO's is awash with faded buoys, lifesavers and rusting license plates strung from…

  • Nine One Five

    Key West

    Classy Nine One Five certainly stands out from the nearby Duval detritus of alcoholic aggression and tribal-band tattoos. Ignore all that and enter this…

  • Sunset Grille

    Florida Keys

    Overlooking the Seven Mile Bridge, this huge, festive spot has an unbeatable location (it's not called Sunset for nothing) and wide-ranging appeal: namely…

  • Threefold

    Miami

    Coral Gables' most talked-about cafe is a buzzing, Aussie-run charmer that serves perfectly pulled espressos (and a good flat white), along with creative…

  • The Café

    Key West

    The oldest vegetarian spot in Key West is a sunny luncheonette by day that morphs into a buzzing, low-lit eating and drinking spot by night. The cooking…

  • True Loaf

    South Beach

    The best bakery in South Beach is True Loaf, a small space where you can pick up heavenly croissants, berry tarts and kouign amman (a Breton-style butter…

  • Burdines Waterfront

    Florida Keys

    For a taste of old-school Marathon, head to this barnlike upper-story shack on the waterfront. It's a much-loved local haunt where you can take a seat…

  • Taquiza

    South Beach

    Taquiza has acquired a stellar reputation among Miami's street-food lovers. The takeout stand with a few outdoor tables serves delicious perfection in its…

  • Cafe Prima Pasta

    Miami

    We’re not sure what’s better at this Argentine-Italian place: the much-touted pasta, which deserves every one of the accolades heaped on it, or the…

  • Date & Thyme

    Key West

    Equal parts market and cafe, Date & Thyme whips up deliciously guilt-free breakfast and lunch plates, plus energizing smoothies and juices. Try the açai…

  • Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant

    South Beach

    The wait is long and the prices for iconic dishes can be high. But if those aren't deal breakers, queue to don a bib in Miami's most famous restaurant …

  • 5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop

    Key West

    A Key West icon, this tiny grocery store and deli fires up some of the best Cuban-style espresso this side of Miami. Join locals over early-morning cafe…

  • Last Carrot

    Miami

    Going strong since the 1970s, and set in a decidedly unglamorous part of Coconut Grove, the Last Carrot serves fresh juices, delicious pita sandwiches,…

  • Garbo's Grill

    Key West

    Just off the beaten path, Garbo's whips up delicious tacos with creative toppings like mango ginger habanero-glazed shrimp, Korean barbecue, and fresh…

  • Andiamo

    Miami

    Miami's best thin-crust pizzas come from the brick oven at this converted industrial space (once a tire shop). With over 30 varieties, it's a lively…

  • Panther Coffee

    South Beach

    Panther has the best coffee in Miami Beach, though the location is not all that convenient if you're on the beach. It has the same elegant vintage-chic…

  • Baby’s Coffee

    Florida Keys

    This very cool coffee counter has an on-site bean-roasting plant and sells bags of the aromatic stuff along with excellent hot and cold java brews – many…

  • Bianco Gelato

    Miami

    A much-loved spot in the neighborhood that's been around a long time, Bianco whips up amazing gelato that's all made from organic milk and natural…

  • Steve’s Pizza

    Miami

    So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you…

  • Cake Thai

    Miami

    When cravings for Thai food strike, Wynwooders no longer need to make the trek up to 79th St and Biscayne (Cake Thai's tiny original location). Now they…

  • GreenStreet Cafe

    Miami

    Sidewalk spots don’t get more popular (and many say more delicious) than GreenStreet, where the Grove’s young and gregarious congregate at sunset. The…

  • Swine

    Miami

    Rustic smoked pork and craft cocktails come to Coral Gables at this stylish spot near the Miracle Mile. Amid exposed-brick walls, a cascade of hanging…

  • Cascade Poolside Restaurant

    Miami

    If you're visiting the Biltmore, it's worth stopping in for a bite at this lovely open-air restaurant overlooking the pool. The food is good, if not…

  • Jaguar

    Miami

    The menu spans the Latin world, but really everyone’s here for the ceviche ‘spoon bar.’ The idea: pick from six styles of ceviche (raw, marinated seafood)…

  • La Perrada de Edgar

    Miami

    Back in the day, Colombia’s most (in)famous export to Miami was cocaine. But seriously, what’s powder got on La Perrada and its kookily delicious hot dogs…

  • La Sandwicherie

    South Beach

    Closed just a few hours each day, this boxcar long eatery does a roaring trade in filling baguette sandwiches sold at rock-bottom prices. Ingredients are…