Now on Resy: QP Tapas, Moloko, Time Out Market, and More Local Favorites

Every weekend MKT Kitchen flips into Josh Elliott’s tapas concept, a whirlwind of tastes and flavors from the Basque country and Tokyo combined. Cool ranch shishitos, lamb belly with date teriyaki, okonomiyaki topped with chorizo and eggs, creamy cheesecake with mango: It’s all fantastic. 

This buzzy Sunset Harbour spot is everything you’d expect for a Paris import: Impeccably designed both inside and out, with a great bar and terrace for being seen (be prepared to dress the part). Ceviche tacos, uni and caviar brioche, wagyu fried rice: It’s a whole vibe. 

When your group can’t decide on one restaurant, peruse the 17 (and counting) at this South Beach food hall. Curated by the Time Out crew, there’s everything from burgers and shakes at Michelle Bernstein’s Little Liberty to Omar Montero’s tacos, plus pho, vegan Chinese dumplings, fried chicken, and more.

Earth-toned, sleek, and sometimes feeling like you’re in a South American jungle, this is a modern Argentinian steakhouse for the South Beach crowd. Yes, the burrata you see on every table is a must, so are any of the steaks, especially the prime rib eye. And know that you can’t go wrong with the Negroni with a hint of smoked pancetta.

From South America to buzzy Wynwood, Wayku is a lively neighborhood spot for cocktails and a small bite, or something grander. In truth, it’s more fun with a group so you can try everything, especially crab empanadas, grilled octopus, and a creamy cast-iron corn dish that will have you rethinking everything you knew about corn.

When you can’t decide between sushi and pad Thai or ramen, this Buena Vista bistro is the spot. From the same folks behind South Beach’s longstanding favorite Toni’s Sushi bar, expect elaborate rolls along with nigiri, halo halo for dessert, and a great sake list to peruse.

After you’ve eaten your way through the 15 vendors at this stylish and splashy Doral food hall, settle in for Saturday night drinks with your besties in the lounge. Local DJs, tons of food options, and pyrotechnic bottle service included. 

Part art gallery, part cafe and bar, this open Sunset Harbor space covers all the bases. Sit in a glove-shaped sofa for drinks before dinner, then dig into dishes as imaginative as the space, like risotto that looks like mushrooms are sprouting from it. 

After sipping Moscow mules on green velvet couches, and before the place flips into a nocturnal playground for all-night dancing, you’ll need sustenance. That could be in the form of lamb dumplings or a spicy diavola pizza, or even spaghetti carbonara. 

Enough Swifty’s regulars made their way from New York City to Palm Beach that it was only a matter of time before this beloved restaurant moved there, too. Sit around the pool or the courtyard under a garden canopy, get the bacon-wrapped meatloaf and aligot potatoes, and a Pink Paradise cocktail, too. If there’s live music or a rousing bingo game happening around the pool, just go with it.

Off the mezzanine deck at The Alexander Hotel, this hidden gem with wood-slat walls and dark trim feels like something you’d find in New York or L.A. It’s not just the vibe; it’s the menu full of seasonal ingredients from local producers — things like crudo with black garlic sauce, and smoked lion’s mane farotto with pea tendrils and cashew crumbs. Don’t miss brunch.

This kosher spot in Aventura has a mostly vegetarian menu full of Israeli-style sabiches (the eggplant is a winner), really good shakshuka, and strong coffee. Looking to share a meal? Get the breakfast-for-two spread and while away the morning.

A South Beach stunner in every sense, from the show-stopping outdoor terrace complete with cabanas and a water feature (don’t attempt walking across the floating stones, especially after cocktails) to the sizzling dining room. Mediterranean and Asian elements come together in surprising ways, like snapper crudo with tom yum vinaigrette.

There are so many tasty bites at this Key Biscayne spot — short rib empanadas, bacon-wrapped dates, crispy yucca, and a great wagyu burger — it’s easy to forget it’s also a wine shop. Come as you are: off the beach for a drink, lunch with friends, happy hour, date night. It works on every level.

The Vinya Wine & Market folks go big at their Coral Gables outpost. The space is as extensive and impressive as the wine list, with a menu full of dishes like manchego and truffle risotto, tomahawk steaks, and guava flan. It’s hard not to buy a few bottles of somm-selected wines for home before leaving.

From Milan to Manhattan, Sant Ambroeus is synonymous with mid-century style, delicious pastries and pastas, and the perfect cappuccino. Anchoring the Royal Poinciana Plaza, the Palm Beach outpost has it all, including the must-order tagliatelle Bolognese. A cocktail at the mod bar is the swanky way to go.

You’ll want to eat your way through the menu at this Wynwood hot spot, where Asian and American flavors blend seamlessly into a highly original cuisine, ranging from steamed buns with various fillings, to crispy rice dishes and wood-grilled meats.

Here’s the next best thing to a trip to Italy — a seat on the sunny terrace along the Collins Canal or in the luminous dining room at this Miami Beach offering from New York’s Altamarea Group, where you can enjoy (for instance) a platter of cured meats, followed by a serving of housemade pasta and a flagon of Morini’s private label Tuscan sangiovese on tap.

Joining its siblings in Las Vegas and Aspen, chef and TV personality Lorena Garcia’s MiMo iteration of Chica is making its mark with its exuberant decor and a menu full of craveable offerings from all over Latin America. Pro tip: If you’re looking for some of Garcia’s most sought-after specialties, go with either of the three-course Miami Spice menus.

Joining four other area Tacocraft locations, this downtown Fort Lauderdale mecca for lovers of tacos (more than a dozen kinds), Tequila (400-plus choices), and other Mexican delights brings a breezy Riviera Maya accent to the neighborhood — and, yes, the sacred ritual of Taco Tuesdays is observed.

This quick-and-easy offshoot of Mandolin Aegean Bistro is creating a buzz with its adaptations of Greek and Turkish street food, made with sustainable farm-raised ingredients, including hormone- and antibiotic-free meats. Pro tip: Come with friends and opt for the “Feast” — enough meats, dips, and sides to serve four.