Miami Area Restaurants:



Michey's (she's one of the best chefs in the USA)http://michysmiami.com/
Ortanique (OMG good food!) http://www.cindyhutsoncuisine.com/
The Forge (Miami institution built by the mafia in the 1920s complete with Tiffany stained glass ceilings) http://www.theforge.com/ Just re-opened and have not been yet.
Tantra (what can I say they play soft porn from the 1970s on big screen TVs in the dining room)http://www.tantra-restaurant.com
Prime 112 (Steak!) http://www.prime112.com/
Monteys (One in South Beach and one in Coconut Grove) http://www.montyssouthbeach.com/
Davids II (favorite Cuban) http://www.davidscafe.com/
Tap Tap (favorite Haitian) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tap-Tap/66757784266
NoBu (where else can you eat the best sushi and sit beside Jay-Z and Beyonce?) http://www.noburestaurants.com
Nikki Beach (the experience is fun with great sushi) http://www.nikkibeach.com/miami/
Jimbos (smoked fish and no tourists know about this place) http://www.jimbosplace.com/
Michaels Genuine (organic local) http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/
La Palme D'or (so many wines by the glass) http://www.biltmorehotel.com/dining/palme.php
River Oyster Bar (best oysters) http://www.therivermiami.com/
Barton G (fun and touristy) http://bartong.com/restaurant/
Jerry’s Deli http://www.guysbar.com/cgi-bin/jerryfd/showpage.plx?chain=6:1&catid=13
Quattro http://www.quattromiami.com/
Las Culebrinas http://www.culebrinas.com/
Casa Tua http://www.casatualifestyle.com/
Pascals http://www.pascalmiami.com/
Chef Allen http://www.chefallens.com/
Azul http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/dining/azul/
Cacao http://www.cacaorestaurant.com/
Capitol Grille http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/
Van Dyke http://www.thevandykecafe.com/ (Lincoln Road Mall outdoor people watching)
News Cafe http://www.newscafe.com/ (Ocean Drive outdoor people watching)
Larios On The Beach http://www.bongoscubancafe.com/
Big Pink http://www.bigpinkrestaurant.com/
Front Porchhttp:www.frontporchcafe.com at The Penguin Hotel
River Oyster Bar http://www.therivermiami.com/
Sushi Samba http://www.sushisamba.com/
Pizza Rustica http://www.pizza-rustica.com/
Scotty's Landing http://www.sailmiami.com/scottys.htm#BY CAR
Big Fish http://www.thebigfishmiami.com/flash/news.html
Red Fish Grill http://www.redfishgrill.net/
Joes Seafood (NOT Joes Stone Crab) http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/12/153213/restaurant/Little-Havana/Joes-Seafood-Miami
Palacio de los Jugos http://www.miamiherald.com/METRO/story/1254033.html
Puerto Sagua http://www.frommers.com/destinations/miami/D41379.html
Scarpetta http://www.fontainebleau.com/gcm/nar/en-us/miamibeach/savor/restaurant/scarpetta.htm
Nena Restaurant http://www.yelp.com/biz/nena-restaurant-miami
Smith & Wollensky http://www.smithandwollensky.com/locations/miami_beach_steakhouse.htm
Nexxt Café http://nexxtcafe.com/
Balans http://www.balans.co.uk/site/
Yard Bird http://runchickenrun.com/