Miami’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

From the team behind Tâm Tâm comes a Chinese-American pop-up with a few twists. The menu might feel familiar, but when you tuck into dandan noodles with beef cheek, crab leg rangoons, and Hennessy orange chicken flambéed tableside, you know you’re in for something special.

Read about Tâm Tâm here. 

Chef Tyson Cole’s contemporary Japanese restaurant is sure to be a Wynwood staple. You’ll find a good mix of creative hot and cold dishes — big eye tuna crudo with aji amarillo and pumpkin seed granola is a hit in the making — plus impeccable sushi and sashimi, electric vibes, and a stunning space.

There’s a good chance you’ll see at least one celebration at this gem of a steakhouse. The bustling space lends itself very well to group dinners, after all: It’s big, boisterous, and filled with excellent dishes to share, like ham croquetas, charred steaks, and ibérico pork. Pro tip: You’re going to want to order at least one round of guava-rum cocktails.

With its minimalist design, Ikigai’s gorgeous room sets the stage for an outstanding sushi experience on Brickell Key. The word “ikigai” means “reason to live,” which you’ll feel when eating the glistening nigiri here, like freshly carved tuna atop perfectly seasoned rice, plus hot dishes like ribeye-wrapped asparagus and smoked kanpachi.

Chef Michael Solomonov’s name is synonymous with Israeli food in America — move through the menu here, and you’ll see why. For his first foray south of Philly, he’s bringing his expertise to a dynamic lineup of hummus, salatim, mezze, and charcoal-grilled meats, with a touch of Miami flair (amba-marinated short ribs, anyone?). You’ll want to order something from every section of the menu and pair your meal with some well-curated Middle Eastern wine.

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There’s some serious pedigree behind the young pizzaiolo here, and it shows in every Neapolitan pie — ethereally thin and blistered to crisp and chewy perfection. Topping choices highlight classic combinations, but there’s some originals, too, like the meatball pie with parmesan fondue and a ricotta-stuffed crust.

You can feel the familial influences in every piece of this North Miami spot. Named in honor of chef Raz Shabtai’s grandmother, the menu centers their Israeli heritage with a contemporary spin and a local and seasonal sensibility. Bites like liver pâté with pistachio crumble, beets with vegan tzatziki, and lamb kebabs steal the show.

The NYC stalwart known for its romantic Italian countryside charm, sourdough pizzas, and handmade pasta brings much the same to Wynwood, only with an urban farm and a few more Miami-esque seafood offerings. It’s part dining room, part dinner party in the garden, where you might be eating eggplant plucked from the vines that surround you that morning. Spritzes, cocktails, and a wine list heavy on picks from the Old Country round things out.

Read more about Rosemary’s here.

Open, airy, and tropical, this Dolphin Mall spot is definitely meant for fun. You’ll want a few pals to help with those plates of salmon crispy rice and Peruvian fried seafood platters, and be sure to save room for the elaborate cocktails and mega milkshakes.

Take a dip into Côte d’Azur vibes — but not the massive fountain on the terrace — where earth tones and Picasso-inspired art set the scene for fruits de mer and fizzy cocktails. The menu leans more Mediterranean than Miami: salade Niçoise, lobster pasta with bisque sauce, grilled fish, and steaks with pommes purée or next-level fries. It all works.

Sitting on the patio of this Art Deco gem is a perfect vantage point to watch the buzzing South Beach scene. During the week, fill up on breakfast and lunch staples — eggs over-easy, avo toast, burgers, and fries — before (or after) hitting the sand. On weekends, it’s all about the DJ-fueled brunch.

Vibrant, colorful and cool, this Little Havana spot features comfort food with a Mexican twist (the chef hails from Mexico’s lauded Pujol, after all). That means shrimp tostadas with refried beans and salsa macha, whole roasted fish with adobo and fresh tortillas, and pork belly al pastor with pineapple pico de gallo.

Bringing all the neighborhood vibes with its cozy, industrial-chic look, Kitchen 57 is the place to go for baby back ribs and hand-cut fries, short rib grilled cheese on challah, chicken parm with linguine, and grilled steaks. Big poofy popovers with jam are impossible to resist at brunch.

Steps from its bigger sibling Kissaki, this tight cocktail bar has a lot going for it. Cool and cozy design? Check. Wagyu tacos and caviar cornets? Absolutely. Cocktails with boatloads of flavors and flair (and sometimes fire) round out the experience.

12 years after closing their award-winning restaurant, acclaimed chef Michelle Bernstein and husband David Martinez have reopened Sra. Martinez in Coral Gables, and the result is a stunner. Think pink terrazzo floors, plush seating, and live music, with returning staples (like croquetas, but this time in carbonara and paella flavors) and dishes like mushroom shawarma, aged steaks with Spanish chimichurri, and sherry cobblers.

It’s fitting that Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo make their way to Miami (they got their start in Florida) with their version of Italian-American-via-Los Angeles staples. Think little gem lettuce salads with Calabrian chile dressing, crunchy mozzarella sticks, meatballs, damn good pizzas (the L.A. Woman is a classic), tonnarelli cacio e pepe, rainbow cookies, and soft serve.

Chef Eyal Shani brings his kosher Mediterranean headliner to West Palm Beach via Tel Aviv, and the same classic whimsy is on the menu. Expect familiar dishes like his “a very Israeli hummus so close to perfection,” the famous Malka schnitzel, and “whole fish roasted on a terrifying fire.” Pro tip: The espresso martini with tahini defies everything you know about espresso martinis.

There’s a little bit of magic happening at this Coral Gables bistro covered in greenery. Maybe it’s chef Daniel Chavez-Bello’s touch with beef or beet tartare, cavatelli with lamb ragù, or scallops with ginger “leche de tigre.” Or it’s the lovely room befitting the gorgeous dishes. Either way, you’re bound to have a memorable evening.

Though it’s named after a delicious meaty dish, the vegetables are just as much of a highlight at this swank and stylish spot. At the hand of chef Guillermo Eleicegui, smoked beets with ricotta mousse, grilled baby carrots, and sweet and sour cauliflower are perfect matchs for the wood-fired tomahawk, bone-in ribeye, and picanha. Creative cocktails and DJs set the tone.

You don’t need to be a member to dine at the Harbour Club’s restaurant, but it does feel like a place where you can conduct business during the day and grab drinks with friends well into the night. The dining room is posh yet comfortable, and the patio feels like a lush Mediterranean garden. Crudos, pastas and spritzes abound.