The January Hit List: River Oyster Bar, HaSalon, Silverlake Bistro, and More

This seafood bistro has been a staple for decades. It has seen Brickell grow and evolve into the dynamic neighborhood it is today. After all these years, it’s still the go-to spot for oysters and locally sourced fare. The executive lunch rush transitions into a lively happy hour and bar scene after 5 p.m. If you stay for dinner, indulge in the raw bar selections.

The fourth outpost of the Israeli concept has arrived in Miami, and it took over one of the most iconic locations on the beach, China Grill’s former home. Expect a fine-dining menu blended with a magnetically energetic South Beach vibe from the newest Major Food Group restaurant. Mediterranean-inspired dishes include smashed eggplant on a bed of white tahini, octopus carpaccio, and clay oven-roasted wild whole fish with roasted vegetables and Burgundy wine juices. Plus, the later it gets, the more likely you’ll end up dancing on your chair.

You have such a variety of choices at this food hall that you can’t go wrong. Pick from juicy burgers, housemade pasta, Southeast Asian dishes, poke, oysters, or cheesy pizzas and then head upstairs to the rooftop for a breezy meal that you’ll want to keep extending well past your lunch break. Sprawling Miami views are really the best complement to any meal.

After its recent renovation, the district’s darling is back and better than ever. With a newly expanded dining room and outdoor terrace, there is plenty of space to explore new dishes or rediscover classic ones.

Call 305-573-5550 for reservations.

If you haven’t made it out to Hialeah then you can get your French fare fix at this quaint bistro, the second restaurant from the same team behind La Fresa Fracesa. It also curates daily specials like Wednesday’s Mussels and Wine Night and weekend brunch with dishes like banana Foster French toast.

Sometimes you’re craving that perfect well-seasoned sizzling steak. For those moments, this Argentine steakhouse is the place to indulge. You’ll find all the favorite cuts here from picanha, rib eye, New York Strip, and porterhouse. And if you want to take your meal to another level, order the Land & Sea Grill with a robust selection of meats and seafood.

At the sister restaurant of the beloved Okeechobee Steakhouse, here you’ll find the same dedication to enticing dishes and exceptional service. Focusing on local and regional seafood, the menu boasts Florida snapper, crab-crusted grouper, Florida lobster, crab cakes, and shrimp cocktails, while still incorporating several prime steak selections. And if you can’t decide, the surf and turf is never a bad option.

The team behind downtown’s Jaguar Sun has relaunched this open-air steakhouse where the savory aromas instantly invite you in and the stiff and sultry cocktails are a warm welcome to a dinner experience unlike any other in town. Raw bar selections like wahoo crudo and stone crab claws are followed mains like by Peking duck, wagyu strip, pork chops, and a dry-aged rib eye.

This whimsical nod to NYC is serving up classic brasserie dishes like beef carpaccio and steak frites. Its central Coral Way location also offers a great setting for a power lunch or lively happy hour.

Call 786-747-4854 for reservations.

The founder and former executive chef of Mandolin Aegean Bistro now brings us his newest meze bar. The flavors and ambiance of Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East seamlessly come together with shareable plates like branzino ceviche, octopus salad, kofte, kebab, and lamb chops.

Call 305-501-2848 for reservations.