Miami and South Beach may be known more for sun, sand and surf than for great food, but South Florida has been burnishing its reputation as a serious foodie town in recent years. These days, if you want starred restaurants, you'll find them here. With a dining scene dominated by award-winning out-of-town chefs and restaurateurs who made their bones in New York City and Europe, Miami is now home to an enviable collection of fine dining spots. Even so, don't expect strict dress codes here (no jacket and tie is required). This is, after all, the capital of laid-back elegance. Here's a list of top-notch eateries to make your search simple. Choose any of them and simply you can't go wrong. Now getting a reservation, that's another story (especially during peak season).
444 Brickell Ave
Elegance & Grandeur...
335 South Biscayne Boulevard
Amazing Italian Cuisine on the Bay...
210 23rd St
Dine In Style...
1685 Collins Ave
In the Delano Hotel
Floribbean Cuisine, Tropical Ambience...
1700 James Ave
Casa Tua Hotel & Club
Fine Dining in South Beach...
1 Washington Ave
In South Pointe Park
Get a Real Steak...
929 Washington Avenue
Between 9th And 10th Streets
Voulez-Vous A Coucher?...
17875 Collins Ave
In Acqualina, Sunny Isles
Italian Dining...
1671 Collins Ave
In the Sagamore Hotel
432 Arthur Godfrey Rd
41st St
910 Lincoln Rd
Exotic Touch...
500 Brickell Key Drive
Mandarin Oriental
Asian fusion and more...
19088 NE 29th Ave
At Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
Seafood Fusion Cuisine...
3145 Commodore Plaza
Fun in the Grove...
1801 Purdy Ave
Authentic Italian...
4000 NE 2nd Ave
Spanish cured meats...
4029 N. Miami Ave
A Taste of Africa...
1200 Brickell Avenue
Old-style steakhouse...