Must Visit Miami Bars & Restaurants
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Must Visit Miami Bars & Restaurants The Broken Shaker @ Freehand Hotel – Miami Beach What started as a pop-up bar in 2012 has flourished, becoming one of the most popular spots in Miami Beach. At the Freehand, this backyard oasis, equipped with twinkling lights, ping-pong tables, and mismatched patio furniture, is stocked with a roster of ever-changing cocktails ($12-$13) that rotate according to season and available fresh ingredients. 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach; 786-325-8974; freehandhotels.com. Sugar @ East Hotel – Brickell Inspired by Chinese and Hong Kong roots, Sugar brings an Asian-influenced restaurant & bar experience to the heart of Miami's Brickell district. Located on the 40th floor rooftop of the EAST, Miami Hotel at Brickell City Centre, a lush garden setting serves as an untraditional hideaway located high in the sky above urban downtown Miami. The menu combines a variety of culinary heritages; offering authentic Asian flavors, signature cocktails and family style service. A curated mix of sounds by local and international DJs create a fun and laid-back atmosphere, accentuated by panoramic views of the Miami skyline. 788 Brickell Plaza, 40th Floor, Miami, FL 33131; (786) 805-4655; sugar-miami.com The Wharf – Downtown This waterfront lounge, bar, eatery, late-night spot, hybrid, features plenty of day-drinking, games to play, and food trucks in the daytime and plenty of people watching into the late-night hours — plus killer water views to boot. 114 SW North River Drive, Miami, Florida 33130; 305-906-4000; wharfmiami.com Ball & Chain – Little Havana The Ball & Chain bar has a history as rich and vibrant as the neighborhood of Calle Ocho. The food is authentic, the drinks are heavenly and the live music is the best in Miami. 1513 SW 8th Street, Little Havana, FL, 33135; 305-643-7820; ballandchainmiami.com Bodega Taqueria & Tequila – South Beach Over-the-top Mexican street food, authentic beverages, and a tricked out taco truck interior make for a Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. Expect explosive flavors and naughty, multiple combinations worth every bite. Bodega’s irreverent setting is ideal for casual lunch and late-night debauchery. The menu is the brainchild of Chef Bernie Matz, a self-proclaimed “connoisseur of the taco,” having traveled extensively in the Yucatan and Monterrey, Mexico. With this inspiration, Matz created and amped up this modern take on a rotating vertical Spit featuring chicken, steak and pork. 1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-704-2145; bodegasouthbeach.com Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market – Downtown Part restaurant, part fish market, Garcia’s has been serving the best seafood sandwiches in Miami-Dade County since the 1960s. Overlooking the Miami River, this indoor/outdoor restaurant serves fresh fish dishes and family hospitality courtesy of father-son team Esteban Jr. and Luis Garcia. Choose blackboard specialties or house favorites such as Garcia’s mahi-mahi and grouper Caesar salad. Go beyond the sandwich bun with a spicy conch salad for starters and savor the homemade key lime pie for dessert. The unrivaled views of the Miami River and fresh seafood caught daily give Miamians a taste of the Florida Keys a little closer to home. 398 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128; 305-375-0765; garciasmiami.com Wynwood Diner – Wynwood Located in the heart of Wynwood in the newly developed Wynwood Block, Wynwood Diner is an expansive indoor/outdoor concept, providing a much-needed, central gathering place for Miami’s most creative neighborhood. With a modern take on the classic American diner, Wynwood Diner is a sleek yet comforting escape that provides a multifunctional space for today’s modern urbanite to dine, work and play. 2601 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127; 305-747-7888; wynwooddiner.com Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill – Midtown Sugarcane raw bar grill represents an escape from your daily life: a place that’s warm, welcoming, and unique in both its spirit and soul. Embarking on a quest to celebrate the simple pleasures in life – eating well and celebrating with friends – we focus on the “shared experience” that comes together with our globally inspired menu of small and large plates, handmade artisan cocktails, robust rum offering, and energetic yet laid-back ambiance. 3252 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137; 786-369-0353; sugarcanerawbargrill.com Versailles Cuban Cuisine - Little Havana Versailles Restaurant opened in 1971 and, since then, has become a Calle Ocho staple for both locals and tourists alike. The 275-seat dining room is illuminated by golden chandeliers and surrounded by lustrous mirrors -- like a throwback to Versailles Palace's Hall of Mirrors in France. But that's about the only taste of Europe that you'll get at this classic Cuban eatery. The extensive menu features appetizers like croquetas and Cuban sandwiches. Breakfast is served daily, featuring a special buffet on Sunday mornings. A classic "ventanita" completes the Versailles experience. That's where patrons duck in and out for a taste of the restaurant's strong, sweet Cuban coffee 3555 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135; 305-444-0240; versaillesrestaurant.com Joe’s Stone Crab – South Beach The Madonna of restaurants, Joe's needs only one name and little explanation. It's a South Beach Stone Crab institution that's always mobbed, and it’s the home of the original Miami Beach power lunch. While Joe’s is known for Stone Crabs, there is such variety on the menu that you simply should try some other items as well. This is world-class cuisine done in a way that is simply and uniquely Joe’s. Do yourself a favor, order the Stone Crabs, but try something else or have Stone Crabs this visit but come back soon to try another world-class dish on the menu (like the fried chicken or key lime pie). 11 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL; 305- 673-0365; joesstonecrab.com Casa Florida – Miami River Craft cocktails made with local produce and Floridian brews. Miami welcomes this new hang for nomads and local wanderlusters: a mix of restaurant, bar and lounge that’s inspired by watering holes across the state. “From Ybor City to St. Augustine, we traveled to different places in Florida learning whatever we could,” says Casa Florida cofounder Gaston Gonzalez, who plans to invite mixologists from other cities to the bar on a regular basis. In keeping with the wanderluster theme, Casa Florida’s indoor lounge is inside a converted 1965 GM bus while its bar fits neatly inside an old shipping container. 437 SW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33130; 786-703-6983; casafloridamiami.com .