Now on Resy: Kiki on the River, The Surf Club, MILA, and More Local Favorites
From a Miami River Greek institution to Thomas Keller’s Surfside restaurant, these are just a few of the beloved Miami and Fort Lauderdale spots that are now bookable on Resy. Right this way.
Note: This list will be updated regularly with new additions each month, so be sure to check back often. For Miami’s newest restaurant openings, head here.
Osteria Positano Miami Beach
Newly added!
With its postcard setting of white-washed walls, bright yellow lemons, and bougainvillea everywhere, Osteria Positano might just remind you of the Amalfi Coast. Think of places where cacio e pepe is tossed in a cheese wheel, and where individual tiramisu is made just for you at the table. Creamy carbonara gilded with burrata and truffles might seem over the top — until that first bite.
Kiki on the River Miami River
Newly added!
Blink and you might think you’re somewhere in the Greek isles, but Kiki’s colorful, eclectic dining room and bougainvillea-lined terrace are right on the Miami River. The party vibes fill every inch of the place, whether you’re there for pitchers of mojitos and smoked salmon towers at brunch or an array of spreads, salads, and pasta platters at night.
MILA Miami Beach
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.
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Miami Design District
It might be the restaurant that launched Michael Schwartz’s empire and planted a seed for what the Design District would become, but it’s still one of the best places in town for simple, honest food and hospitality to match. P.S.: The Genuine prix fixe ($49 for three courses) makes it accessible for all.
Flora Plant Kitchen Miami
Because the Latin-inspired plant-based dishes elevate the whole idea of vegetarian dining here. Charcoal-grilled corn elotes with chipotle guava aioli, veggie burgers with oozing sunny-side-up eggs, and shakshuka with arepas are just the start. The whole vibe is colorful and natural, just the place for whiling away over a long brunch or healthful-leaning breakfast.
Kalypso Beach Miami Beach
This is a light and breezy pool-and-beachside spot for casual bites just off the sand. Whether it’s branzino or a burger, something chilled or fish and chips, it’s a great way to take a shade break when you need it.
The Surf Club Restaurant Surfside
Dress up and pretend you’re a 1950s movie star for a night, which is exactly how you’ll be treated no matter who you are. Because this is a Thomas Keller experience, hospitality is an art form here. You’ll feel it from the moment you walk in, through martinis, the tableside Caesar, and the very last bites of that exquisite beef Wellington and ice cream sundae.
Ocean Bistro Miami Beach
The Art Deco Cavalier Hotel’s all-day restaurant is located right on Ocean Drive, with patio seats prime for people-watching. The menu caters to all tastes, with an emphasis on seafood, so anything from paella to pasta and pizza.
Branja Buena Vista
It’s hard to pass up a purple margarita-ish cocktail rimmed with za’atar, especially since it’s called a Purple Rain. That’s just one thing that sets the tone for this lively Buena Vista spot. The tall ceilings, indoor-outdoor flow, stained glass, and lush foliage create a fantastic backdrop for innovative Israeli dishes. Brunch is a blast.
THE B1OOM Downtown Miami
Because this is where traditional Ecuadorian cuisine is turned on its head. Set inside The Bloom food hall, you’ll find flavors not easy to find in Miami — things like seco de pollo, a chicken and plantain-stuffed pasta in a rich beer sauce and topped with cheese; and a riff on tres leches cake served with Amazonian vanilla ice cream. Go with friends, order everything.
Carnicero Steakhouse West Flagler
A steakhouse with Latin and Spanish flair, Carnicero is the kind of place where you’ll find ceviche with leche de tigre and aji amarillo alongside traditional shrimp cocktail, steak empanadas, and spit-roasted meats. The Basque cheese tart is the only way to end.
La Locanda Miami Beach
Proving you don’t need a lot of flash — just really good food — to keep regulars happy, this South Beach stalwart never fails. Homemade pastas, charred bubble-rimmed pizzas from the brick oven, red sauce with just the right amount of balance — it’s hard to go wrong here.
Jass Kitchen Buena Vista
In a town bursting at the seams with big and boisterous scenes, sometimes you just want to settle in for a candlelight dinner with a jazzy background. Stuffed grape leaves, muhammara, lamb kebabs and fragrant jasmine rice, and clay-baked branzino are just a few hits.
Lulu in the Grove Coconut Grove
This Coconut Grove favorite always had international flair, but its latest incarnation leans heavily on Spain, with French, Mediterranean, and Miami touches throughout. You’ll see it in every dish, from the marinated olives and grapes or beetroot rolls to the pastas and whole branzino. The cocktails bring it all together.
Bondi Sushi – Midtown Miami Midtown Miami
Like the South Beach outpost (and original New York locations), those who know sushi know to come here for well-priced specials, great bento box options, and omakase featuring fresh, sustainably sourced catches. Pro tip: Everyone talks about the crispy rice selections for a reason.
Motek Miami Beach Miami Beach
Like the other Motek locations, this South of Fifth outpost is the perfect place for all-day brunch, especially when shakshuka and various mezze are involved. The Arayes burger (beef kofta kebabs stuffed into a soft pita with tahini and harissa) tastes even better in larger indoor and outdoor digs with a cocktail by its side.
Issabella’s Miami Beach
If cruising around the Mediterranean isn’t in the cards, a night at this Lincoln Road spot makes a good stand-in. Filled with Aegean blues, marble, and warm wood accents, it’s just right for sharing, well, everything: dips and laffa bread, spicy Calabrian cream penne, steamed mussels, and chicken skewers. Spritzes all around for everyone!
Luca Osteria Coral Gables
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.
Ossobuco Wynwood
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.
Eating House Coral Gables
The sleek black-and-white design sets a good backdrop for chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s fun and artistic plays on comfort food. We’re talking Brussels sprouts Caesar salads, crispy rock shrimp with squiggles of orange hot sauce, bucatini carbonara centered by a perfect egg yolk, and the “dirt cup” dessert that looks like … exactly that. Cocktails aren’t just pretty to look at; they taste good, too.
Leku Fish + Garden Allapattah
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.
Cipriani Downtown Miami Brickell
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.
Calista Taverna – Coral Gables Coral Gables
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).
Yann Couvreur Café Wynwood
If there was ever a place to have dessert first, it’s French pastry chef Yann Couvreur’s first U.S. café (Bailey’s and chocolate éclairs, anyone?). Savory treats are just as eye-popping — look no further than the tuna melt: the creamiest tuna salad sandwiched between buttery toasted brioche with cheddar, and squiggles of herb aioli on top. It might be the only tuna melt you’ll ever want to photograph first.
Miss Crispy Rice Wynwood
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 Deck at Island Gardens Watson Island
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.
Toni’s Sushi Bar Miami Beach
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.
Sushi Garage Miami Beach Miami Beach
For when you want a big, airy, garage-like space and semi-traditional Japanese cuisine with a twist. Regulars flock for the spicy tuna rolls, shrimp tempura tacos, and the bagel roll — a lox and cream cheese concoction topped with chopped onion and capers.
