Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
See and be seen! You'll always spot a celebrity or athlete here, and the steaks are fantastic, too! The best lobster bisque in Miami, and don't forget to try the truffle mac and cheese side- outrageous!
269 locals recommend
Otentic Fresh Food Restaurant
538 Washington AveSee and be seen! You'll always spot a celebrity or athlete here, and the steaks are fantastic, too! The best lobster bisque in Miami, and don't forget to try the truffle mac and cheese side- outrageous!
Joe's is a Miami institution. Get the full experience at the restaurant, or opt for the quick grab cafe- same crabs, less frills!
349 locals recommend
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington AveJoe's is a Miami institution. Get the full experience at the restaurant, or opt for the quick grab cafe- same crabs, less frills!
Late night bites- great, cheap pizza. This is where Miami locals stop to eat on their way home from the club!
30 locals recommend
Casola's Pizzeria & Sub Shop
2437 SW 17th AveLate night bites- great, cheap pizza. This is where Miami locals stop to eat on their way home from the club!
If you came to Miami and haven't tried Cuban food, this is the spot. It's less than 5 minutes from the house and open late!
148 locals recommend
Versailles Cuban Bakery
3501 SW 8th StIf you came to Miami and haven't tried Cuban food, this is the spot. It's less than 5 minutes from the house and open late!
Our favorite Indian restaurant in Miami- make a reservation, because they get slammed. Bombay Darbar is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. After dinner, you can easily walk over to the bars or movie theater at "Cocowalk" for a fun night out.
82 locals recommend
Bombay Darbar
2901 Florida AveOur favorite Indian restaurant in Miami- make a reservation, because they get slammed. Bombay Darbar is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. After dinner, you can easily walk over to the bars or movie theater at "Cocowalk" for a fun night out.
The Bazaar is famous chef, Jose Andres', restaurant inside the SLS Hotel. Everything on their menu is outstanding and the crowd is nice to look at, too!
28 locals recommend
The Bazaar by José Andrés
1701 Collins AveThe Bazaar is famous chef, Jose Andres', restaurant inside the SLS Hotel. Everything on their menu is outstanding and the crowd is nice to look at, too!
Katsuya is located inside the trendy SLS hotel. Their seafood is some of the freshest in town, and the service and ambiance are top-notch! Definitely out favorite place for Japanese.
44 locals recommend
Katsuya South Beach
1701 Collins AveKatsuya is located inside the trendy SLS hotel. Their seafood is some of the freshest in town, and the service and ambiance are top-notch! Definitely out favorite place for Japanese.
Burger and Beer Joint serves up some of the best burgers in town. If you want to grab a quick bite and explore the Brickell area, this is a great choice. They have a full bar, ginormous burgers cooked to your liking, and pretty decent service, too! They also have big screen TVs on one side of the restaurant if you want to catch a game.
66 locals recommend
Burger & Beer Joint
1766 Bay RdBurger and Beer Joint serves up some of the best burgers in town. If you want to grab a quick bite and explore the Brickell area, this is a great choice. They have a full bar, ginormous burgers cooked to your liking, and pretty decent service, too! They also have big screen TVs on one side of the restaurant if you want to catch a game.
STK is one of Miami's sexiest restaurants. Wednesdays and Fridays are the best nights to go for partying, but any day of the week is fantastic for dinner.
STK Miami
1100 Biscayne BlvdSTK is one of Miami's sexiest restaurants. Wednesdays and Fridays are the best nights to go for partying, but any day of the week is fantastic for dinner.
Meat Market serves up one of the best happy hours in town. Located on Miami Beach's famed Lincoln Road, it is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink and a dozen (or 2, or 3!) oysters.
39 locals recommend
Meat Market Miami Beach
915 Lincoln RdMeat Market serves up one of the best happy hours in town. Located on Miami Beach's famed Lincoln Road, it is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink and a dozen (or 2, or 3!) oysters.
Azucar is hands down the best ice cream shop in Miami. It's a great little spot in Little Havana, right across from the Tower theater (great spot, also) and next to the popular Ball and Chain club. If you're in Little Havana, you MUST stop here!
99 locals recommend
Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StAzucar is hands down the best ice cream shop in Miami. It's a great little spot in Little Havana, right across from the Tower theater (great spot, also) and next to the popular Ball and Chain club. If you're in Little Havana, you MUST stop here!
It's far as heck, but if you're going to check out the winery or speedway in Homestead, stop here first and have an amazing shake!
125 locals recommend
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
19200 SW 344th StIt's far as heck, but if you're going to check out the winery or speedway in Homestead, stop here first and have an amazing shake!
Fantastic, romantic, Italian restaurant minutes from the house. The service is phenomenal and the food is delicious! One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the city!
14 locals recommend
Fratellino Ristorante
264 Miracle MileFantastic, romantic, Italian restaurant minutes from the house. The service is phenomenal and the food is delicious! One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the city!
Sushi Sake Brickell
261 SW 8th St Awesome sushi and it's open late!
Drinks & Nightlife
There are many clubs in Miami, but we happen to like e11even most. They usually bring big-name DJs, don't hassle you at the door, and their drinks are reasonably priced for Miami standards! They also happen to have Burlesque dancers performing around the club---It's not raunchy or over the top, though! It doesn't feel like a strip club.
212 locals recommend
E11EVEN Miami
29 NE 11th StThere are many clubs in Miami, but we happen to like e11even most. They usually bring big-name DJs, don't hassle you at the door, and their drinks are reasonably priced for Miami standards! They also happen to have Burlesque dancers performing around the club---It's not raunchy or over the top, though! It doesn't feel like a strip club.
John Martin's is less than 5 minutes away from the house and has fun karaoke on Friday nights.
7 locals recommend
John Martin's Irish Pub & Restaurant
253 Miracle MileJohn Martin's is less than 5 minutes away from the house and has fun karaoke on Friday nights.
Ball & Chain in Little Havana is a great spot to get your salsa dancing on! They usually have live bands on their outdoor stage on the weekends and almost always have some kind of live music inside the restaurant.
345 locals recommend
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th StBall & Chain in Little Havana is a great spot to get your salsa dancing on! They usually have live bands on their outdoor stage on the weekends and almost always have some kind of live music inside the restaurant.
Magic City is a 5-minute drive from the house. They have a wide variety of slots, video poker, video roulette, and video blackjack. They also have a poker room with live-dealer Texas hold-em and 3-card poker available.
50 locals recommend
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th AveMagic City is a 5-minute drive from the house. They have a wide variety of slots, video poker, video roulette, and video blackjack. They also have a poker room with live-dealer Texas hold-em and 3-card poker available.
Serves many wines, all made from different fruits...there's even an avocado one!
166 locals recommend
Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery
30205 SW 217th AveServes many wines, all made from different fruits...there's even an avocado one!
Wynwood Brewing Company
565 NW 24th StSidebar Miami
337 SW 8th StHalf bar, half club. Fun crowd!
Outdoor bar located in the patio of a hostel in Miami Beach. This place has some of the best bartenders in Miami serving up some of the most creative and delicious drinks you'll ever have. Lots of craft beers available as well!
272 locals recommend
Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek DrOutdoor bar located in the patio of a hostel in Miami Beach. This place has some of the best bartenders in Miami serving up some of the most creative and delicious drinks you'll ever have. Lots of craft beers available as well!
Bloom Skybar
121 SE 1st StAmazing drinks, people watching, and great views of downtown!
STORY Nightclub
136 Collins AvePricy but fun! Check the calendar for big name DJs!
Tiny, unpretentious, and smack in the middle of downtown. Bartenders are outstanding, the crowd is fun. Sit outside and talk to strangers.
48 locals recommend
The Nest
1035 N Miami AveTiny, unpretentious, and smack in the middle of downtown. Bartenders are outstanding, the crowd is fun. Sit outside and talk to strangers.
Great crowd, even better music! Dance, or hang out at the bar...either work! Great drink prices, and you can usually grab food there even if it's late.
136 locals recommend
The Anderson
709 NE 79th StGreat crowd, even better music! Dance, or hang out at the bar...either work! Great drink prices, and you can usually grab food there even if it's late.
Best drag brunch in south beach! Unlimited mimosas and unlimited good times!
86 locals recommend
Palace Bar & Restaurant
1052 Ocean DrBest drag brunch in south beach! Unlimited mimosas and unlimited good times!
Parks & Nature
Here you can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture and conservation science, experience an exceptional sculpture garden, see butterflies and birds at every turn, and take classes on everything from photography to grafting.
Walking the grounds will introduce you to a large variety of tropical plants and their amazing array of sizes, shapes and colors. The Garden includes many exhibits and collections as well as native habitats brought together in a unified landscape design that flows from one area to another
391 locals recommend
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdHere you can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture and conservation science, experience an exceptional sculpture garden, see butterflies and birds at every turn, and take classes on everything from photography to grafting.
Walking the grounds will introduce you to a large variety of tropical plants and their amazing array of sizes, shapes and colors. The Garden includes many exhibits and collections as well as native habitats brought together in a unified landscape design that flows from one area to another
Beautiful park right on the water with the best little lemonade stand in all of Miami. Perfect for picnics! They also have a dog park on premises.
84 locals recommend
David T. Kennedy Park
2400 S Bayshore DrBeautiful park right on the water with the best little lemonade stand in all of Miami. Perfect for picnics! They also have a dog park on premises.
Amazing park with a lot to offer! They rent bikes or kayaks if you're feeling adventurous!
344 locals recommend
Oleta River State Park
Amazing park with a lot to offer! They rent bikes or kayaks if you're feeling adventurous!
Matheson Hammock Park
9800 Old Cutler RdIn Key Largo, about 45 minutes from the house, John Pennekamp is an awesome place to go snorkeling, or take a glass bottom boat tour!
403 locals recommend
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
102601 Overseas HwyIn Key Largo, about 45 minutes from the house, John Pennekamp is an awesome place to go snorkeling, or take a glass bottom boat tour!
Ever been on an airboat? Take a tour of the everglades via airboat and get up close and personal with Florida's favorite reptiles, the Florida Gator!
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
Ever been on an airboat? Take a tour of the everglades via airboat and get up close and personal with Florida's favorite reptiles, the Florida Gator!
Arts & Culture
Imagine a historic Italian estate in a spectacular subtropical setting and you’ll begin to imagine Vizcaya! Built as the private winter home of American businessman James Deering in the early 1900s, Vizcaya is now open for visitors to view the beauty and history of Vizcaya’s majestic Main House and expansive bayfront gardens.
1253 locals recommend
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S Miami AveImagine a historic Italian estate in a spectacular subtropical setting and you’ll begin to imagine Vizcaya! Built as the private winter home of American businessman James Deering in the early 1900s, Vizcaya is now open for visitors to view the beauty and history of Vizcaya’s majestic Main House and expansive bayfront gardens.
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1301 Biscayne BlvdMiami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur CausewayWynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StExplore the street art in Wynwood!
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
1933-1945 Meridian AveShopping
Picture every luxury brand you could ever want to shop in one location, and you have Merrick Park. There are also great restaurants so you can shop AND dine!
275 locals recommend
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AvePicture every luxury brand you could ever want to shop in one location, and you have Merrick Park. There are also great restaurants so you can shop AND dine!
Great place to find deals and outlet stores. They also have many restaurants and 2 movie theaters.
221 locals recommend
Dolphin Mall Bus Station
Great place to find deals and outlet stores. They also have many restaurants and 2 movie theaters.
Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall DrOpen air mall in Miami Beach lined with designer stores, restaurants and bars!
1415 locals recommend
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadOpen air mall in Miami Beach lined with designer stores, restaurants and bars!
Publix Super Market at Douglas Grand
1500 Douglas RdEntertainment & Activities
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailZoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd StreetThey have waiters that serve you dinner at your seat. 21 and over!
16 locals recommend
CinéBistro Dolphin Mall
11471 NW 12th StThey have waiters that serve you dinner at your seat. 21 and over!
Part bowling alley, part bar, part dance club! Fun little spot about 15 minutes from the house!
Splitsville
Part bowling alley, part bar, part dance club! Fun little spot about 15 minutes from the house!
Cinepolis
3015 Grand AveDave & Buster's
3000 Oakwood BlvdExplore nature's River of Grass on an Eco-Adventure tour or on a small private airboat. They have airboat tours, alligator wildlife shows, and a walking trail filled with crocodilian exhibits.
134 locals recommend
Everglades Safari Park
26700 SW 8th StExplore nature's River of Grass on an Eco-Adventure tour or on a small private airboat. They have airboat tours, alligator wildlife shows, and a walking trail filled with crocodilian exhibits.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Speedway BoulevardAmerican Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne BlvdCatch a Heat game or a concert!