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Azul

On entering Azul, guests will be impressed by the sophisticated atmosphere created by copper-burnished walls, silk-covered chairs and a white marble open kitchen - floor to ceiling bay views won't go unnoticed either! The menu offers a unique fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, with still more international influences. The raw tuna with caviare, crab, avocado and Asian sauces is excellent, as is the Moroccan lamb. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday, reservations recommended.

Food Type
Fusion
Price
4
Address
500 Brickell Key Dr, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
City
Miami
Website
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/dining/azul/

Emeril's Miami Beach

A sophisticated restaurant specializing in Creole cuisine, Emeril's Miami Beach has elegant décor bathed in natural lighting, complimenting the soft beiges and whites used throughout. Red velvet seating, a glass framed bar and wraparound velvet booths complete the picture. Emeril's menu offers delights such as sugar cane skewered jumbo scallops, or pork chops with caramelized sweet potato. The signature Emeril's Banana Cream Pie is a must for dessert. Open for dinner each night, lunch Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
Creole
Price
4
Address
1601 Collins Avenue
City
Miami
Website
www.emerils.com

Palme d'Or

Voted as the best restaurant in south Florida, Palme d'Or offers glamorous dining at the prestigious Biltmore Hotel. Specialising in Nouvelle French cuisine, the menu offers tasting portions; patrons can sample the array of flavors, textures and taste sensations which Palme d'Or is renowned for. Try the slow-braised beef e ffilochéewith polenta and parmesan, or the wild mushroom cassolette. This excellent dining experience is complimented by attentive service and live music. Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
French
Price
5
Style
Romance
Address
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
City
Miami
Website
http://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/palme.php

Shoji Sushi

Shoji Sushi has perfected a fusion of Japanese and North American-style décor, cuisine and overall presentation. It's known for its authentic Japanese sushi box technique and features rolls such as the spicy lobster roll, a combination of mango, avocado, scallion, shiso, salmon egg and lobster. Guests can sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs hard at work while sipping sake or a Gingertini - Shoji Sushi definitely puts a new spin on the art of sushi. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on weekends. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
Japanese
Price
2
Style
Trendy
Address
100 Collins Ave, South Beach
City
Miami
Website
www.shojisushi.com

Santo Miami Beach

Santos offers indoor and patio dining, plus a swanky lounge area and live performance lounge. The flat rock walls and modern seating in the trendy bar area set the urban mood and the dining room has maintained a formal air with simple lines and soft lighting. The menu offers Argentinian cuisine, including mojito chicken, with gazpacho and a bacon and corn salsa, and habanero crab cakes. Pair this with a Californian wine, or a variation from South America or Europe. Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

Food Type
International
Price
4
Address
430 Lincoln Road
City
Miami
Website
www.santomiamibeach.com

Joe's Stone Crab

A Miami institution, Joe's Stone Crabs has burgeoned since its humble beginnings as a sidewalk vendor in 1913. Renowned for its stone crab claws, a plethora of scrumptious side orders include Joe's famous hash browns and cole slaw, creamed spinach, grilled tomatoes and fresh salads. Don't forget to try Joe's famous mustard sauce and the appetizing seafood bisque (there is also a selection of other seafood, steaks, ribs and chicken to choose from). Note: Joe's is only open during Stone Crab season, from October to May. Open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday, and dinner all week.

Food Type
Seafood
Price
3
Address
11 Washington Avenue
City
Miami
Website
www.joesstonecrab.com

News Café

The South Beach breakfast establishment, News Café, offers a superb oceanfront setting, outside seating and an international newsstand - ideal for that first coffee of the morning. With a plethora of breakfast options, patrons can tuck into Eggs Florentine, buttermilk pancakes, or try the Middle Eastern combo (a hummus, tabouli salad and grape leaf platter). Their burger and fries or smoked salmon bagel are also great. The ultimate lure of News Café is that they're open 24 hours a day, and breakfast can be ordered around the clock.

Food Type
Café
Price
3
Address
800 Ocean Drive
City
Miami
Website
www.newscafe.com

Señor Frog's

Señor Frog's appeals to college students and young people because of its trendy atmosphere and affordable menu. It's known for a rip-roaring good time, potent margaritas and a mariachi band. The food at this cantina is cheesy and tasty, if not exactly authentic. A specialty, the mole enchilada with 14 different kinds of mild chillies mixed with chocolate, is flavorful and unique - a definite must! Portions are huge and served with rice and beans. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations not accepted.

Food Type
Mexican
Price
2
Style
Trendy
Address
3480 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove
City
Miami
Website
www.senorfrogs.com

Timo

Timo is a hip and happening restaurant in Sunny Isles, owned by executive chef Tim Andriola. The restaurant is a trendy Italian Mediterranean establishment popular with North Miami Beach locals. Specialties worth trying are the wood-fired rock shrimp pizza, or the herb-roasted chicken. Timo's atmosphere is laid-back and casual, making it the ideal place to enjoy any kind of occasion, from a business lunch to a romantic candle-lit dinner. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner all week. Reservations required.

Food Type
Mediterranean
Price
3
Style
Trendy
Address
17624 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles
City
Miami
Website
www.timorestaurant.com

Red Fish Grill

Located at the edge of the saltwater lagoon lies the Red Fish Grill, surrounded by the magnificent setting of the tropical Matheson Hammock Park. The ambience of the restaurant, reminiscent of Old Miami, makes it an ideal place for a romantic dinner. Red Fish Grill offers delicious seafood dishes that won't disappoint - try the Chilean sea bass, or the mahi-mahi with spinach, sweet potato and blue cheese. Open daily for dinner.

Food Type
Seafood
Price
1
Style
Romance
Address
9610 Old Cutler Rd
City
Miami
Website
www.redfishgrill.net

Jack's Place

Serving a variety of steaks, grills and seafood, Jack's Place is the place to go for quality food. Start with the tender grilled crab cake or stuffed shrimp and enjoy the Lobster Ravioli served with fresh English pea and corn sauce. Open for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.

Food Type
Seafood
Price
2
Style
Romance
Address
Rozen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr
City
Orlando

A Land Remembered

This renowned Orlando steak house is the place for carnivores to meet and features an impressive wine list to boot. Start with the Little Creek Frog Legs, which are Cajun spiced with a mango rum glaze and tuck into a mouth watering Châteaubriand, Filet Mignon or the famous Key Lime Pie. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
Steakhouse
Price
3
Style
Business
Address
Rosen Shingle Creek 9939, Universal Blvd
City
Orlando

Cala Bella

For mouth-watering Tuscan cuisine where Italian classics marry with American cuisine to create a wonderful taste sensation, Cala Bella is the place to go. Start with the mozzarella stuffed Bella meatballs braised in Borolo wine before diving into marinated herb roasted lamb chops with pickled garlic and shallots in rosemary minted Marsala. Bookings recommended.

Food Type
Italian
Price
3
Style
Romance
Address
939 Universal Blvd
City
Orlando
Website
www.calabellarestaurant.com