Now on Resy: Eating House, Yann Couvreur Café, Ossobuco, and More Local Favorites

If Miami-born chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has some fun at Eating House, at this Coral Gables spot, it’s all about paying homage to his Argentinian and Italian roots in delightful and often eye-opening ways. From the patate fritte, his famous fluffy fried potato balls with black truffle, fonduta, and egg, to a can’t-miss cacio e pepe, nothing is as simple as it seems.  

You’re going to want to bookmark this wood-fired Wynwood spot. Think a dramatic room is filled with stone, dark hues, and amber woods. A gorgeous bar with views of flames jumping from the grills. And almost everything is kissed by fire, from smoked beet carpaccio to the massive Wagyu tomahawk. The leafy patio is always buzzing.

There’s pink neon, flaming food, cocktails served in glass stilettos, and caviar bumps with your choice of tequila or vodka. Let’s just say: This rooftop restaurant is all about the party, and the party never stops.

We love a museum restaurant that doesn’t feel like one. Outside, it’s Allapattah industrial. Inside, colors pop in the airy dining room and lush plants surround the patio. This is Spain via Miami in all the best ways, from gambas al ajillo with Key West pink shrimp to the creamy, oozing Basque cheesecake.

Where other Ciprianis around the country feel like a study, here you’ve hopped on to the company yacht. Smooth, glossy lines, sail-whites and sea blues, the room is a study in waterside sophistication (with great views, too). White jacketed servers, tableside presentations, and the famed carpaccio and Bellinis are all on board.

Hidden inside an art gallery, dinners here are mini events, with as much flair and creativity as the exhibits out front. It’s all about multi-course menus themed around Wagyu, seafood, and Japanese specialties, interesting wines, and a communal vibe. You might even leave with a piece of art or professionally taken photograph of yourself, who knows.

Who said spicy tuna has a lock on crispy rice? Truffle avocado, scallop with uni, and A5 Wagyu are just a few things you’ll find in a crispy rice flight here. Start with some hand rolls, like one stuffed with fatty pork belly and tuna, and keep the sake coming.

The party never really stops at this bayfront restaurant. It’s posh but not stuffy (definitely dress the part), shellfish towers are a constant, and the bubbly always flows. Peek around that mega yacht, and you’ll see a pretty stunning Miami skyline, too.

Eat sashimi platters and well-prepared nigiri, plus some fun mainstays like hamachi with thin jalapeño slices, and toro with caviar and gold flecks under a bamboo tunnel. This South Beach stalwart was the first Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood, and it’s clear why it has so much staying power.

The little storefront feels more like Santorini than a popular pedestrian street in Coral Gables, and it’s not just the blue-and-white façade and décor. It’s the locals buzzing over creamy dips and flatbread, grilled halloumi, real-deal moussaka, and grilled or fried whole fish (your choice from the daily offerings).

Because it gives Mediterranean-meets-Tulum vibes, from the pillow-filled daybeds to the palms, natural woods, and beachy colors everywhere. Dining here during the day and night are decidedly different, but if all you’re after is some mezze, crudo, oysters, and cocktails, you’ll be fine either way.

So close to the beach, this South Beach breakfast stalwart is exactly what you want when the craving for avocado toast, granola pancakes, eggs Bennie, or corned beef hash sets in. A watermelon Bellini never hurts, either.

The lovely, streamlined space serves as a sleek backdrop for delicate fried zucchini blossoms, black truffle beef tartare, and really good cacio e pepe. The patio lined with greenery is particularly nice, especially when it’s low-lit at night.

Rich wood tones, muted blues, woven light shades, and an abundance of indoor greenery — plus a tree-shaded patio — provide a stylish backdrop for chef Ross Jansen’s sustainably sourced modern Mexican fare (think cauliflower elote, chicken chorizo tacos) at this South Beach haven. 

No matter what city this omakase restaurant lands in, it’s one of the most unique experiences, bar none. More intimately-lit speakeasy than restaurant, with only a few seats along the L-shaped counter, you’ll sample nigiri and sushi with various salts, top-notch ingredients like aged bluefin akami, Hokkaido scallop, truffles, and so much more. It’s a vibe, it’s an experience.