"Cafe milano has excellent Italian food, fantastic service, wonderful atmosphere in middle of all the south beach action! The bar service is excellent. They give special attention to details. I've been coming to cafe milano for the last 25 years and I give it 5 stars. Excellent for family, friends or romantic. I highly recommend it!"Más

"I always stop in on The Pelican Cafe when in South Beach. It is located in the heart of the famed Ocean Drive facing the ocean. The food is delicious and specialty drinks very tasty. My wife and I dined at the Pelican on April 3, 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. A word of caution: the prices are extremely high but it probably competitive with all the other establishments on Ocean. The total for the two of us over $230. We both had an appetizer and a cocktail, but shared an entree. Still, we would do it again because the ambiance and food were worth it."Más

"I've been to Larios three times now when visiting from out of town. I went twice this time just to taste again one of the best Tres Leches that I've ever had en mi vida! (And I've had a lot!) Their menu is full of the required traditional Cuban standards and done well. Tostones Rellenos and the Tamal De Carne De Cerdo are favorite appetizers. The Churrasco A Lo Cubano (skirt steak) is marinated to near perfection and Ropa Vieja bien sabroso. At night the lighting and decor is inviting and vibrant. A bit noisy. Compared with other South Beach shore-side venues it is delightfully a bit more mature. Each member of the wait staff we encountered was personable, friendly and efficient. Prices are reflective of the address but worth it."Más

"Zen Sai is the restaurant of the Essex House hotel in South Beach. The entire staff is attentive, friendly, and enhances the dining experience! We ordered many different dishes - fried bok choy (wow), edamame, garbanzo spring rolls with cilantro curry cream (my favorite discovery), fingerling potatoes, Jalapeno Yellow Tail, grilled organic chicken and ribeye with balsamic teriyaki, chili garlic and serrano vinaigrette sauces. Absolutely everything was delicious. For dessert we had bread pudding, dipped in waffle batter and fried and then served with vanilla ice cream. Overkill? Yes. Could've served 4-6 people. But it was divine!"Más

"This was an unusual experience. And I mean that in a good way. We arrived 25 minutes early for a 10:00 p.m. dinner reservation on a Friday. There is a bit of a gauntlet to run, getting in the door -- security guard on the front steps, hostess-stand blocking the entrance -- but, with reservations, you are shown right in. I sensed no "attitude," only concern for security, which I respect. We were asked to wait in the bar since our table was not ready, which was fine by me. This is a beautiful place. I thought it was worth the price of dinner -- $375 for two people with cocktails for one -- just to see the interior of this historic mansion. I was delighted to see my go-to scotch whisky blend behind Gianni's bar. Good liquor selection, not pretentious. The lounge is very small but nice. In less than 10 minutes, the hostess came to seat us. We were at a very nice table on a covered outdoor terrace. Even on a hot, rainy South Beach night, the fans were sufficient to keep me comfortable, even wearing a blazer. There is a beautiful cat that has the run of the grounds. I'm not a cat person but I thought it was cute. Every single staff person we encountered was just lovely. Warm, kind, service-oriented. They were all just great people who made us feel welcome and at home. The food was very good for what it was, without being a cover story in Bon Appetit magazine. Again, fine by me. I was highly satisfied with both service and food. Truthfully, the worst thing about Gianni's was some of the other diners. What a pretentious bunch of oddballs. You're encouraged to walk around and look at the architecture and interior design, which we loved. But I walked down a stairway to a fountain and had to practically fight my way through three women languishing on the stair railing, making fish lips and doe eyes into their smartphone cameras to post their glamor shots on Facebook. Ugh. That said, I would recommend Gianni's and I'd return when next in South Beach."Más

"Our family ended our four-night stay on Miami's South Beach at A Fish Called Avalon, and as I booked the table quite ahead of time I believe we were given a fantastic table on the street -- a perfect spot for the cat-walking show of Miami Beach (and did I say that my husband and I were with three teenagers, perfect location for their roving eyes and ears!). Anyway, from the first cocktails the adults enjoyed -- try the cucumber one -- to the creme brule and a chocolate cake that got devoured, we had an exceptional meal. We ordered a bottle of wine, really good California "Earthquake," from Lodi I think, but the highlights were the all the fish dishes we ordered (oh and the girls ordered a chicken and also a spaghetti Caprese dishes; the chicken sat atop some smashed sweet potatoes, which rivaled my mashed regular ones under the special Mahi Mahi, ah!!!). There was a crab-crusted grouper, and another fish dish (isn't that why we chose the spot, for the fish?). Backtracking, again, since this review is all over the place, were the appetizers my 17-year-old immediately ordered (since he couldn't order a cocktail, sadly for him...): the escargots arrived elegantly on the appropriate snail plate with those old-school snail tongs, and thankfully three of us got two each, though we wanted more, as they and their accompanying butter slid out of each multi-striped shell; also we devoured the perfectly crispy calamari, as our family never can pass up some fried squid! What else? The atmosphere, outside, with a handsome three-person band nestled on the restaurant's balcony did a non-compete job with the street scene and its unbelievable sounds -- girlfriends hashing the day's events, guys sauntering with their music, the CARS blaring their tunes as well as their motors, and of course, our continued table conversation taking it all in and sharing it with each other -- in between delightful bites of yummy fare from A Fish Called Avalon. We will be back, again!"Más

"Our group loved this restaurant. The food was amazing and reasonably priced - the drinks were average cost for South Beach, but were excellently made. My friend had the Fire & Ice cocktail, while the girls enjoyed mojitos and margaritas, and we were all happy with our drinks and ordered a second round. We ordered about half of the tacos on the menu and they were all amazing. No matter what kind of food you like, there's food for you. And PLEASE order their ahi tuna tacos appetizer - that was the BEST ahi tuna I've ever had! The service was just OK, but it was no big deal because we weren't in a hurry. Overall a great dinner for our first night of vacation!"Más

"The food was great and so was the music. I had the spicy pizza. My friends had the chicken and it was also amazing!! Great ambiance with a real Italian feel."Más

"I took my daughter and her friend, for a dessert treat. As always, the atmosphere was exciting and fun. It is really the perfect place for fun, family, friends and parties. Unlike some other south beach places, it is also a great place for children and young adults. We had been elsewhere for dinner and the "scene" proved to be a little too "adult" for 14 year old girls."Más

"Not much to say. Absolutely exceptional Italian food in Miami. You will enjoy every dish there whatever you choose."Más

"I am an all year resident and have lived in Vero since 1987. Tides has always been my favorite."Más

"What a pleasant find in South Beach. Our fish was cooked perfectly and the mushroom saganaki was a real treat. Our waiter could have done a little better job fileting the fish as there were a few too many bones. And of course, parking in South Beach, if not a nightmare is always an adventure."Más

"Four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We had the burrata, lobster salad, osso buco, pappardelli bolognese and veal parmigiana. Our waiter and service were excellent. The food was excellent and we will be back."Más

"Great authentic Mexican food with a very large selection."Más

"I've been to Spiga quite a few times and it's been one of my favorites in South Beach. This time I brought out of town guests. When our entrees came, one of the orders was incorrect. They took it back and 3 of us ate while the 4th waited for 15 minutes for the correct order. All the waitress did was tell my friend that there were 2 specials on the menu and the kitchen made the wrong one. How about offering a free glass of wine, or free dessert rather than act like this is a totally acceptable mistake? She was very focused on a table of 14 she was also serving."Más

"Loved our server Jaz"Más

"Food and service were on point."Más

"Although South Beach is perhaps best known for its Cuban-themed food, the best dining experience we had during our 3-day visit was at Babylon Turkish Restaurant. We recommend the Karisik Meze -mixed chef selection appetizer, which had a great combination of 4 small dishes (eggplant, humus, cucumber yogurt, and chopped spiced tomatoes) that were very tasty and not too spicy at all. We also shared a mixed salad and the grilled octopus main course (very tender and lightly seasoned), and the quantity of food was just right for the two of us, while the quality exceeded our expectations. And the service and outdoor setting were excellent, too!"Más

"The food was fantastic and the people running it were lovely. The prices were very reasonable for such a wonderful meal. I would highly recommend."Más

"The main strength of this restaurant is that it has comfortable, covered, outdoor dinning, right in the heart of the historic art deco section of South Beach. It was wonderful to relax, have a good meal, and enjoy being there. The service is warm and friendly. The food is very good. Not cheap but worth the price for the overall experience. Will definitely go back."Más

"If you like authentic Italian food this is the place to go. Great pizza,great pasta,great mozzarella. Very nice and friendly service. If you're visiting South Beach this is a must try."Más

"I went to the original on Espanola Way by accident because our reservation was for the Ocean Drive location. We were seated outside and soaked due to the daily Miami thundershower. They seriously need a new awning that covers all of the tables on the sidewalk. All was well once the home made dishes of chicken, steak and pork arrived. The mojitos and the flan were perfecto. Great staff (Fred) and great food. A South Beach classic!"Más

"I was looking for a good, moderately priced restaurant to take a party of 6 women during our stay in South Beach. La Locanda was a perfect choice. The food was great - we had a salad, one pizza, and 3 pasta dishes, as well as the amazing tiramisu - plus drinks, all for under $30 per person. The ambiance was fun and the owner was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the homemade pasta purses with pear and 4 cheeses. A very unique combination that was really incredible - our whole table enjoyed it (too rich for one person). La Locanda was just what we were looking for and I will definitely go back, especially with a group"Más

"This is a French Restaurant. Quiet area, out of the noisy south beach area. As part of a Hotel, was surprisingly not full, which made us hesitant at the beginning. The server did not seem friendly, just a typical Frenchman. Food and wine great value and excellent quality."Más

"Great place, the "pastel" is the best!!!"Más

"Generally high-end Miami Spice participants fall into two categories - those who participate grudgingly with stripped down versions of what's on their regular menu vs. those that embrace the opportunity to shine. Lobster Bar was brilliant. I had no idea it was a Greek influenced restautrant until I walked in and recognized the spartan decor I have seen in many Aegean restaurants. No foo-foo or experiements here. Straightforward, fantastic ingredients, properly prepared, excellent service."Más