Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
If you love pork everything and Southern food, then Swine is for you! It's a bit pricey but well worth the splurge. You can easily walk from the restaurant down Coral Gables's lovely Miracle Mile.
23 locals recommend
Swine Southern Table & Bar
2415 Ponce de LeonIf you love pork everything and Southern food, then Swine is for you! It's a bit pricey but well worth the splurge. You can easily walk from the restaurant down Coral Gables's lovely Miracle Mile.
Try the Abuela Maria ice cream: creamy vanilla, crushed Maria cookie pieces, bits of guava - absolutely delicious and totally Cuban.
99 locals recommend
Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StTry the Abuela Maria ice cream: creamy vanilla, crushed Maria cookie pieces, bits of guava - absolutely delicious and totally Cuban.
Are you into natural, tropical fruit juices and scrumptious, home-cooked meals? El Palacio de Los Jugos provides just that in an open-air space with an irresistable tropical vibe.
59 locals recommend
El Palacio de los Jugos
5721 W Flagler StAre you into natural, tropical fruit juices and scrumptious, home-cooked meals? El Palacio de Los Jugos provides just that in an open-air space with an irresistable tropical vibe.
Do you know what a Cuban burger is like? Venture down to Calle Ocho (8th Street) and find out for yourself!
30 locals recommend
El Rey De Las Fritas
1821 Southwest 8th StreetDo you know what a Cuban burger is like? Venture down to Calle Ocho (8th Street) and find out for yourself!
Versailles is the go-to Cuban restaurant in Miami: traditional, inviting and absolutely delicious. Don't forget your Cuban cafecito at the end of your meal!
148 locals recommend
Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StVersailles is the go-to Cuban restaurant in Miami: traditional, inviting and absolutely delicious. Don't forget your Cuban cafecito at the end of your meal!
What happens when you combine Cuban, Peruvian and Korean Cuisine? Finka! This one's a bit of a drive down south but so incredibly worth it. Grab a drink while you wait to be seated ;)
30 locals recommend
Finka Table & Tap
14690 SW 26th StWhat happens when you combine Cuban, Peruvian and Korean Cuisine? Finka! This one's a bit of a drive down south but so incredibly worth it. Grab a drink while you wait to be seated ;)
You can get just about anything at Pincho factory but what you can't miss is the Toston Burger (no buns, just a burger sandwiched between two fried plantains) - yum!
6 locals recommend
PINCHO
1250 S Miami AveYou can get just about anything at Pincho factory but what you can't miss is the Toston Burger (no buns, just a burger sandwiched between two fried plantains) - yum!
A romantic Italian restaurant in Mary Brickell Village, perfect for two or more.
71 locals recommend
Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe
1700 SW 3rd AveA romantic Italian restaurant in Mary Brickell Village, perfect for two or more.
Rosa Mexicano
1111 Lincoln RdBest Guac(amole) in all of Miami. Hands down.
Delicious, authentic Mexican food in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho (8th Street). Very affordable, too!
Taqueria Viva Mexico
2516 Southwest 8th StreetDelicious, authentic Mexican food in the heart of Little Havana on Calle Ocho (8th Street). Very affordable, too!
Arts & Culture
Film lover? Check out Miami's historic Tower Theater when you head over to the famous Calle Ocho (8th Street).
48 locals recommend
Tower Theater
1508 SW 8th StFilm lover? Check out Miami's historic Tower Theater when you head over to the famous Calle Ocho (8th Street).
Feel the need for a good book? Venture on down into Coral Gables to the Barnes & Noble on Miracle Mile. It's like a candy store for book lovers.
26 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
2051 N Federal HwyFeel the need for a good book? Venture on down into Coral Gables to the Barnes & Noble on Miracle Mile. It's like a candy store for book lovers.
Another great bookstore with a lovely café in the Coral Gables area.
45 locals recommend
Books & Books
Concourse DAnother great bookstore with a lovely café in the Coral Gables area.
Drinks & Nightlife
This trendy bar is one of a kind: walk in and pick up your beverage of choice (wine, beer, etc.), choose your cheese and dried meats, and then enjoy it all in a lovely outside seating area!
238 locals recommend
Lagniappe
3425 NE 2nd AveThis trendy bar is one of a kind: walk in and pick up your beverage of choice (wine, beer, etc.), choose your cheese and dried meats, and then enjoy it all in a lovely outside seating area!
Blackbird is poppin' on any given day of the week. The bar has an indoor and outdoor area so you can cool down when the weather is too much. There's usually live music, too!
119 locals recommend
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st AveBlackbird is poppin' on any given day of the week. The bar has an indoor and outdoor area so you can cool down when the weather is too much. There's usually live music, too!
Foxhole
1218 14th CtNew, trendy lounge/bar with great music in the heart of Miami Beach!
Tacos to the left; bar and lounge to the right. Whether you're hungry or wanting to mingle with beautiful people at a stunning bar-lounge, you can't miss Bodega!
369 locals recommend
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila South Beach
1220 16th StTacos to the left; bar and lounge to the right. Whether you're hungry or wanting to mingle with beautiful people at a stunning bar-lounge, you can't miss Bodega!
Voted the best club in the U.S., LIV always has a star line-up. It may be a bit difficult to get in but just dress to impress!
517 locals recommend
LIV
4441 Collins AveVoted the best club in the U.S., LIV always has a star line-up. It may be a bit difficult to get in but just dress to impress!
Located on last floor of the trendy Viceroy Hotel, Club 50 (as the local call it) is all glamour and fun.
70 locals recommend
Wet Deck Lounge
485 Brickell AveLocated on last floor of the trendy Viceroy Hotel, Club 50 (as the local call it) is all glamour and fun.
This is a local favorite in the heart of Miami's up-and-coming art district, Wynwood.
205 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
311 NW 23rd StThis is a local favorite in the heart of Miami's up-and-coming art district, Wynwood.
SHOTS Miami
311 NW 23rd StAre you in the mood to have an all-night rager? Then look no further!
You'll find three things at Brick House: A great happy hour, Jenga and dancing!
37 locals recommend
Brick
187 NW 28th StYou'll find three things at Brick House: A great happy hour, Jenga and dancing!
This is a great gastro pub, with wonderful food and beer selections. They also have a trivia night on Tuesdays! If you haven't been to Coconut Grove yet, it's worth a trip.
33 locals recommend
Taurus Beer and Whisk(e)y House
3540 Main HighwayThis is a great gastro pub, with wonderful food and beer selections. They also have a trivia night on Tuesdays! If you haven't been to Coconut Grove yet, it's worth a trip.
The perfect place to cure your hangover on Sundays: FREE bottomless mimosas with the purchase of any breakfast item.
12 locals recommend
Georges On Sunset
1549 Sunset DrThe perfect place to cure your hangover on Sundays: FREE bottomless mimosas with the purchase of any breakfast item.
Sidebar has the same feel as Blackbird Ordinary but the music is grittier and there are food trucks!
19 locals recommend
Sidebar Miami
337 SW 8th StSidebar has the same feel as Blackbird Ordinary but the music is grittier and there are food trucks!
Sightseeing
You can't leave Miami without checking out the city's up and coming art district! The Wynwood Walls are an inspiring mainstay that you just can't miss.
1251 locals recommend
Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StYou can't leave Miami without checking out the city's up and coming art district! The Wynwood Walls are an inspiring mainstay that you just can't miss.
CocoWalk has something for everyone: cute stores, good food and an overall lovely atmosphere. Family-friendly during the day, party central at night.
234 locals recommend
CocoWalk
3015 Grand AveCocoWalk has something for everyone: cute stores, good food and an overall lovely atmosphere. Family-friendly during the day, party central at night.
Mary Brickell Village: A fun open-air complex perfect for bar hopping!
6 locals recommend
901 S Miami Ave
901 South Miami AvenueMary Brickell Village: A fun open-air complex perfect for bar hopping!
The Freedom Tower illustrates the important story of the Cuban exodus to the United States and resettlement during the Cold War. It is now used as a contemporary art museum.
126 locals recommend
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne BlvdThe Freedom Tower illustrates the important story of the Cuban exodus to the United States and resettlement during the Cold War. It is now used as a contemporary art museum.
Go for a dip in Miami Beach and stay to take a leisurely stroll down Ocean Drive where you'll find historic, art deco buildings.
122 locals recommend
Ocean Dr
Ocean DriveGo for a dip in Miami Beach and stay to take a leisurely stroll down Ocean Drive where you'll find historic, art deco buildings.
Another open air promenade in the heart of Miami Beach, full of restaurants, bars, and stores. Very kid-friendly too.
1415 locals recommend
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadAnother open air promenade in the heart of Miami Beach, full of restaurants, bars, and stores. Very kid-friendly too.
Entertainment & Activities
Miami's premier modern art museum. The entrance is free on the first Thursday of every month.
1076 locals recommend
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdMiami's premier modern art museum. The entrance is free on the first Thursday of every month.
Do your kids love orcas and manatees? Then the Miami "Seaquariam" is a great place to take a day trip.
438 locals recommend
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker CausewayDo your kids love orcas and manatees? Then the Miami "Seaquariam" is a great place to take a day trip.
A super fun place to take your kids and do some animal sighting! Rawrrr.
638 locals recommend
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetA super fun place to take your kids and do some animal sighting! Rawrrr.
Bayside is a great place to take a stroll, have something yummy to eat, buy a few souvenirs, etc. Enjoy this beautiful open-air complex by the bay!
1219 locals recommend
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne BlvdBayside is a great place to take a stroll, have something yummy to eat, buy a few souvenirs, etc. Enjoy this beautiful open-air complex by the bay!
Want to see a Florida alligator and ride an airboat? You'll find that and more (many other little critters!) at the Everglades.
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
Want to see a Florida alligator and ride an airboat? You'll find that and more (many other little critters!) at the Everglades.