Miranda's Guidebook
Night life
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StFun nightlife Cuban bar on Calle Ocho (Little Havana
Bar Nancy
2007 SW 8th StIntimate bar with great music, live bands
Casual outside bar over looking the bay with breathtaking views of the sunset. Located at the end of a state park.
The Cleat Mia
Casual outside bar over looking the bay with breathtaking views of the sunset. Located at the end of a state park.
Food Scene
Nominated #21 bar/restaurant in the world 2022. Popular Cuban restaurant/bar with entertainment
38 locals recommend
Cafe La Trova
971 SW 8th StNominated #21 bar/restaurant in the world 2022. Popular Cuban restaurant/bar with entertainment
Sanguich De Miami
2057 SW 8th StThe BEST Cuban sandwich in town!
Miami's soup kitchen! just kidding😄best Thai experience in Miami. Make sure you order everything you want the 1st time. No 2nd orders allowed.
99 locals recommend
Lung Yai Thai Tapas
1731 SW 8th StMiami's soup kitchen! just kidding😄best Thai experience in Miami. Make sure you order everything you want the 1st time. No 2nd orders allowed.
Love this restaurant!! This is a new location.
Sitting at the bar here with a dozen oysters in front of you is a good call, regardless if you’re looking for a seafood-heavy dinner or just trying to hide from the truly hideous rush-hour traffic that circles this place like a shark without car insurance. But whether or not you’re here for cheap Happy Hour oysters or the outstanding scallop crudo - it’s one of the best (and least pretentious) restaurants in the Brickell. They have a pretty big menu, but anything that used to live in the ocean is going to be good here.
47 locals recommend
The River Seafood Oyster Bar
33 SE 7th StLove this restaurant!! This is a new location.
Sitting at the bar here with a dozen oysters in front of you is a good call, regardless if you’re looking for a seafood-heavy dinner or just trying to hide from the truly hideous rush-hour traffic that circles this place like a shark without car insurance. But whether or not you’re here for cheap Happy Hour oysters or the outstanding scallop crudo - it’s one of the best (and least pretentious) restaurants in the Brickell. They have a pretty big menu, but anything that used to live in the ocean is going to be good here.
Located in the epicenter of Miami’s booming Brickell neighborhood, Komodo is a three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the Peking Duck, Tuna & Toro Roll, and Lobster Dynamite. The 300-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique multi-level dining options including three bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu as well as the signature outdoor floating “birds nests” seating, which create a playful treehouse feel perfect for any occasion day or night. Komodo is open for dinner seven days a week and features a nightly happy hour."
157 locals recommend
KOMODO
801 Brickell AveLocated in the epicenter of Miami’s booming Brickell neighborhood, Komodo is a three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge that combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. The menu features signature favorites including the Peking Duck, Tuna & Toro Roll, and Lobster Dynamite. The 300-seat restaurant and lounge offers several unique multi-level dining options including three bars complete with a handcrafted cocktail menu as well as the signature outdoor floating “birds nests” seating, which create a playful treehouse feel perfect for any occasion day or night. Komodo is open for dinner seven days a week and features a nightly happy hour."
An eclectic & budget-priced menu summons Spain, Italy & America at this stylish waterside bistro.
104 locals recommend
Crazy About You
1155 Brickell Bay Dr
An eclectic & budget-priced menu summons Spain, Italy & America at this stylish waterside bistro.
One of my favorite sushi restaurants which includes a beautiful drive into Key Biscayne
6 locals recommend
Kazumi Modern Japanese
260 Crandon BlvdOne of my favorite sushi restaurants which includes a beautiful drive into Key Biscayne
Located in Brickell City Center, open Italian kitchen with different stations, excellent quality fresh food, homemade pasta, seafood, pizza, quality meats, bar, desserts
65 locals recommend
Casa Tua Cucina
70 SW 7th StLocated in Brickell City Center, open Italian kitchen with different stations, excellent quality fresh food, homemade pasta, seafood, pizza, quality meats, bar, desserts
The absolute best burgers and french fries. High quality meat, small quaint restaurantthat not everyone knows about
The Wagyu Bar
2257 Coral WayThe absolute best burgers and french fries. High quality meat, small quaint restaurantthat not everyone knows about
My favorite farmers market! Mainly vegan foods, uniquely prepared foods, best ice cream non dairy(incredible texture!), many vendors, fresh juices, etc. ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAYS 11-6
15 locals recommend
Coconut Grove Organic Market
3300 Grand AveMy favorite farmers market! Mainly vegan foods, uniquely prepared foods, best ice cream non dairy(incredible texture!), many vendors, fresh juices, etc. ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAYS 11-6
This is a landmark restaurant where presidents go while visiting Miami. Cubans gather during protests or political issues. The food and service are really good and they have plenty of seating for large groups
290 locals recommend
Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
3555 SW 8th StThis is a landmark restaurant where presidents go while visiting Miami. Cubans gather during protests or political issues. The food and service are really good and they have plenty of seating for large groups
Dirty French Steakhouse Miami
Very popular unique and pricey restaurant
If you like tequila and authentic Mexican food this is one of my favorite places. Great food and drinks!
47 locals recommend
BAKAN
2801 NW 2nd AveIf you like tequila and authentic Mexican food this is one of my favorite places. Great food and drinks!
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful beaches in Miami. Look for the old zoo and check out the enormous amount of peacocks and iguanas. Occasionally you'll see bunnies.
217 locals recommend
Crandon Beach
Crandon BlvdOne of the most beautiful beaches in Miami. Look for the old zoo and check out the enormous amount of peacocks and iguanas. Occasionally you'll see bunnies.
Beautiful beach, historical sites, lighthouse you can climb, bike rentals, fishing
122 locals recommend
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon BlvdBeautiful beach, historical sites, lighthouse you can climb, bike rentals, fishing
Beautiful botanical garden – and have a chance to spot some of the 200 species of birds that live here or migrate through. Stroll past rare palms, tropical fruit and flowering trees at
391 locals recommend
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdBeautiful botanical garden – and have a chance to spot some of the 200 species of birds that live here or migrate through. Stroll past rare palms, tropical fruit and flowering trees at
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdArt Museum
The museum is open Wednesday through Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a 1916 waterfront estate home with 32 decorated rooms
1253 locals recommend
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveThe museum is open Wednesday through Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A National Historic Landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a 1916 waterfront estate home with 32 decorated rooms
Fun day time experience to walk around and enjoy wall art. It used to be free. They recently started charging for this experience.
1251 locals recommend
Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StFun day time experience to walk around and enjoy wall art. It used to be free. They recently started charging for this experience.
Shopping
Boutique shopping, some upscale, great restaurants and enjoyable open area shopping
731 locals recommend
Brickell City Center
701 S Miami AveBoutique shopping, some upscale, great restaurants and enjoyable open area shopping
Miami Design District
VERY high end shopping and a few restaurants,
Coconut Grove
Nice to walk around, boutique shops, small restaurants
Bayside Flyboard & Jetpack MIAMI
401 Biscayne BlvdRestaurants and shops, very popular tourist destination
Activities
VKOC
Virginia Key canoe and kayak rental
City owned golf course, driving range, tennis courts and restaurants
21 locals recommend
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne
6700 Crandon BlvdCity owned golf course, driving range, tennis courts and restaurants
Beautiful interactive science museum
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdBeautiful interactive science museum
Tennis center where the Miami Open was held. You can play tennis here
28 locals recommend
Crandon Park Tennis Center
7300 Crandon BlvdTennis center where the Miami Open was held. You can play tennis here
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyIncredible snorkeling experience
Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin RdVisit the Everglades for airboat rides
Non-resident daily admission rates are $21 per adult and $16 for children ages three to 12
337 locals recommend
Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdNon-resident daily admission rates are $21 per adult and $16 for children ages three to 12
Medical emergency
Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Aveclosest hospital
Neighborhoods
It has nice shopping, fun walking experience but has an area near by that isn't safe. Most people drive through regularly although its best to use your GPS to get in and out.
497 locals recommend
Coconut Grove
It has nice shopping, fun walking experience but has an area near by that isn't safe. Most people drive through regularly although its best to use your GPS to get in and out.