Guidebook for Miami
Food Scene
Miami modern, former, gas/carwash station converted to a pizzeria with pleasant outdoor sitting. Lots of pizza choices, flavor combinations and sizes. They also deliver, this one's a regular.
116 locals recommend
Andiamo! Brick Oven Pizza
5600 Biscayne BlvdMiami modern, former, gas/carwash station converted to a pizzeria with pleasant outdoor sitting. Lots of pizza choices, flavor combinations and sizes. They also deliver, this one's a regular.
Fresh homemade mozzarella, pastas and excellent bread are just some of the highlights. Northern Italian with very quaint decor.
41 locals recommend
NiDo Caffe Italian Restaurant
7295 Biscayne BlvdFresh homemade mozzarella, pastas and excellent bread are just some of the highlights. Northern Italian with very quaint decor.
The original no frills greasy-spoon diner. You can't go wrong with the combination breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage etc. Best value for your money, also lunch and early dinner.
53 locals recommend
Jimmy's Eastside Diner
7201 Biscayne BlvdThe original no frills greasy-spoon diner. You can't go wrong with the combination breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage etc. Best value for your money, also lunch and early dinner.
"Hottest buns in Miami"hot dogs"dressed to kill", yummy-yummy good; avocado, sour cream, cole slaw, cheese, bacon, chili are just some of the toppings + beer,salads,sandwiches.Casual outdoor sitting
38 locals recommend
Dogma Grill
7030 Biscayne Blvd"Hottest buns in Miami"hot dogs"dressed to kill", yummy-yummy good; avocado, sour cream, cole slaw, cheese, bacon, chili are just some of the toppings + beer,salads,sandwiches.Casual outdoor sitting
Reliable sushi and other southeast Asian dishes. Friendly service. Recommend outside sitting to enjoy the activity from the other restaurants and businesses in the area.
58 locals recommend
Sushi Siam
1524 79th Street CausewayReliable sushi and other southeast Asian dishes. Friendly service. Recommend outside sitting to enjoy the activity from the other restaurants and businesses in the area.
When you just want to walk it, a few steps from the house, it is perfect for an espresso, latte or whatever kind of Joe strikes your fancy. Also serving pastries, sandwiches and wraps.
21 locals recommend
Europa Coffee house
6075 Biscayne BlvdWhen you just want to walk it, a few steps from the house, it is perfect for an espresso, latte or whatever kind of Joe strikes your fancy. Also serving pastries, sandwiches and wraps.
Homey well prepared dishes at reasonable prices. Small, do not take reservations, if the weather allows, best to sit outside. Parking can be an issue so you might want to consider walking 8 blocks.
127 locals recommend
Blue Collar
6730 Biscayne BlvdHomey well prepared dishes at reasonable prices. Small, do not take reservations, if the weather allows, best to sit outside. Parking can be an issue so you might want to consider walking 8 blocks.
Not exactly in our neighborhood but highly recommend it.On the Miami River, they serve some of the freshest local seafood. All time favorite grilled yellowtail filet + "tostones". Wine, beer, drinks.
100 locals recommend
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market
398 NW N River DrNot exactly in our neighborhood but highly recommend it.On the Miami River, they serve some of the freshest local seafood. All time favorite grilled yellowtail filet + "tostones". Wine, beer, drinks.
Another favorite, French deli with great sandwiches and salads, fresh juices etc. Casual great for lunch, wine and beer. For dinner try Buena Vista Bistro, sister property next door.
95 locals recommend
Buena Vista Deli
4590 NE 2nd AveAnother favorite, French deli with great sandwiches and salads, fresh juices etc. Casual great for lunch, wine and beer. For dinner try Buena Vista Bistro, sister property next door.
Very charming outdoor patio sitting. Delicious greek dishes, recommend the grilled fish. Assortment of wine and beer.
243 locals recommend
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveVery charming outdoor patio sitting. Delicious greek dishes, recommend the grilled fish. Assortment of wine and beer.
The best restaurant in the Design District. Very high quality food and preparation. Great bar with very nice drinks, wine and beer. Prefer outside sitting. Great people watching.
139 locals recommend
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MIAMI
130 NE 40th StThe best restaurant in the Design District. Very high quality food and preparation. Great bar with very nice drinks, wine and beer. Prefer outside sitting. Great people watching.
Great food, salads, pastas, wraps/sandwiches, entrees at very reasonable prices. You can eat at the no frills location or take out. They also deliver. Great value, great taste. 305.762.7229
13 locals recommend
Gourmet Station
646 NE 79th StGreat food, salads, pastas, wraps/sandwiches, entrees at very reasonable prices. You can eat at the no frills location or take out. They also deliver. Great value, great taste. 305.762.7229
Authentic Italian Pizza made in traditional brick oven, deliziosa! Great espresso at the cafe Pizza, sit outside and enjoy beautiful Miami weather. Also visit Ironside artists studios and showrooms.
69 locals recommend
IRONSIDE KITCHEN PIZZA & COFFEE CO
7580 NE 4th CtAuthentic Italian Pizza made in traditional brick oven, deliziosa! Great espresso at the cafe Pizza, sit outside and enjoy beautiful Miami weather. Also visit Ironside artists studios and showrooms.
Ultimate organic bread experience, best in Miami, made with natural fermented mother yeast; too much to explain, check out zakthebaker.com for the beautiful videos and by all means go taste it!
94 locals recommend
Zak the Baker DELI
295 NW 26th StUltimate organic bread experience, best in Miami, made with natural fermented mother yeast; too much to explain, check out zakthebaker.com for the beautiful videos and by all means go taste it!
Super tacos - duck, slow roasted pork, shrimp etc. great location to hang and people watch next to Panther Coffee-as long as you keep consuming; no problem, they have a great selection of beers etc.
175 locals recommend
Coyo Taco
2320 NW 2nd AveSuper tacos - duck, slow roasted pork, shrimp etc. great location to hang and people watch next to Panther Coffee-as long as you keep consuming; no problem, they have a great selection of beers etc.
Say Cheese!!! Anything with cheese, the most cheesalicious sandwiches, gooey melty and sinful. Some of the offerings, BBQ Pulled pork melt, Southern Fried Chicken & waffle Melt, Short Rib melt etc.
40 locals recommend
Ms. Cheezious
7418 Biscayne BlvdSay Cheese!!! Anything with cheese, the most cheesalicious sandwiches, gooey melty and sinful. Some of the offerings, BBQ Pulled pork melt, Southern Fried Chicken & waffle Melt, Short Rib melt etc.
Starbucks
6320 Biscayne BlvdJoe!!!! must I say more!
Delicious food, wonderful service. American, Middle Eastern, Spanish influenced menu, wine and beer. Recommend highly
45 locals recommend
PINCH KITCHEN
8601 Biscayne BlvdDelicious food, wonderful service. American, Middle Eastern, Spanish influenced menu, wine and beer. Recommend highly
Phuc Yea
7100 Biscayne BlvdVery cool restaurant and bar, Asian fusion, great vibe.
Casual, reasonable and delicious Venezuelan food. Best Churrasco!
86 locals recommend
Doggi's Arepa Bar
7281 Biscayne BlvdCasual, reasonable and delicious Venezuelan food. Best Churrasco!
Wynwood's original coffee, they do their own special roasting. Outdoor seating to hang out and enjoy your Joe "al fresco".
32 locals recommend
Panther Coffee - MiMo
6407 Biscayne BlvdWynwood's original coffee, they do their own special roasting. Outdoor seating to hang out and enjoy your Joe "al fresco".
Very good Italian situated inside a renovated house, 55th and Biscayne
6 locals recommend
Osteria Baiocco
5599 Biscayne BlvdVery good Italian situated inside a renovated house, 55th and Biscayne
'O Munaciello
6425 Biscayne BlvdGreat Pizza and everything else Italian
La Placita
6789 Biscayne BlvdPuertorican food, very popular, specially weekends.
Barmeli69
10990 Biscayne BlvdGreek Restaurant and bar, live music over the weekend
Newly opened, have not tried food, very pleasant outdoor seating.
12 locals recommend
Blvd Bae's Restaurant
7244 Biscayne BlvdNewly opened, have not tried food, very pleasant outdoor seating.
Mrs Mandolin
7301 Biscayne BlvdGreek Street food, yummy
El Bagel
6910 Biscayne Blvd69 and biscayne, very good
Boia De
5205 NE 2nd AveFiorito
5555 NE 2nd AveVista Restaurant
5020 NE 2nd AvePizza, pinsa, homemade pasta etc. Pinsa is made with all the regular toppings except the dough is made with rice flour. Light and fluffy, and extra yummy!
13 locals recommend
Battubelin
749 NE 79th StPizza, pinsa, homemade pasta etc. Pinsa is made with all the regular toppings except the dough is made with rice flour. Light and fluffy, and extra yummy!
La Piazzetta Pizzeria
5143 NE 2nd AveCHICA Miami
5556 NE 4th CtNew to the scene, very popular, have not tried but have heard good things of this taco stand.
10 locals recommend
UPTOWN 66
6600 Biscayne BlvdNew to the scene, very popular, have not tried but have heard good things of this taco stand.
Shokudo By World Resources Cafe
4740 NE 2nd AveVia Verdi
6900 Biscayne Blvd69 and biscayne
Luna Pasta e Dolci
6927 Biscayne BlvdFresh pasta and homemade Argentinian empanadas
Exceptional pizzas as well as other delicious offerings from our star chef.
92 locals recommend
Harry's Pizzeria
3918 N Miami AveExceptional pizzas as well as other delicious offerings from our star chef.
Delicious tacos, authentic Mexican, creative, cute interiors - liquor license coming soon!
8 locals recommend
Taco Chido
2901 NE 2nd AveDelicious tacos, authentic Mexican, creative, cute interiors - liquor license coming soon!
Miami staple known for their incredible “frita” sandwiches and Cuban dishes. Unfortunately, open only for lunch, so dig in!
58 locals recommend
Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop
186 NE 29th StMiami staple known for their incredible “frita” sandwiches and Cuban dishes. Unfortunately, open only for lunch, so dig in!
Taco Chido
2901 NE 2nd AveShopping
Quality designer merchandise, CC Levin, the owner, and a former model knows her fashion. Last season's Hermes, Gucci, Prada etc for a fraction of the price.
7418 Biscayne Blvd
7418 Biscayne BoulevardQuality designer merchandise, CC Levin, the owner, and a former model knows her fashion. Last season's Hermes, Gucci, Prada etc for a fraction of the price.
Rebel
7648 Biscayne BlvdGreat little shop, cool threads!
Legion Park Farmers Market
6601 Biscayne BlvdOutdoor market every Saturday 9AM -2PM
Essentials
Typical supermarket offering food items, fresh veggies, fruits, take out, bakery, wine, sundries etc. Some organic produce as well.
104 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Baypoint
4870 Biscayne BlvdTypical supermarket offering food items, fresh veggies, fruits, take out, bakery, wine, sundries etc. Some organic produce as well.
Indispensable pharmacy/drugstore closest to the Treehouse. Store open 24 hours; pharmacy open till 8AM-10PM on wkdays; 6PM wkends. Alternative to supermarket for basics like eggs, juice, milk etc.
98 locals recommend
CVS
2500 SW 22nd StIndispensable pharmacy/drugstore closest to the Treehouse. Store open 24 hours; pharmacy open till 8AM-10PM on wkdays; 6PM wkends. Alternative to supermarket for basics like eggs, juice, milk etc.
The Standard is not in our neighborhood, but it's location make it very special.On Biscayne Bay, you can dine by the water, try Yoga looking out on the Bay or buy a day pass to the pool + Spa.
168 locals recommend
Spa at The Standard Miami
40 Island AveThe Standard is not in our neighborhood, but it's location make it very special.On Biscayne Bay, you can dine by the water, try Yoga looking out on the Bay or buy a day pass to the pool + Spa.
Typical whole foods market with its organic produce. There are two others, one at the Beach on Alton Road and one Downtown Miami.
306 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
21105 Biscayne BlvdTypical whole foods market with its organic produce. There are two others, one at the Beach on Alton Road and one Downtown Miami.
Getting Around
The Miami Bike Shop
1800 Biscayne BlvdFor longer term Bike rentals - 305.901.2434
Bike Station along Biscayne Boulevard and 55th street, there is a second closest on 65th and Biscayne. Rent by the hour, pay with credit card. Disregard Address of 103rd, it is either 55th or 65th along Biscayne.
Citi Bike Station 502
Bike Station along Biscayne Boulevard and 55th street, there is a second closest on 65th and Biscayne. Rent by the hour, pay with credit card. Disregard Address of 103rd, it is either 55th or 65th along Biscayne.
Sightseeing
Art district with wonderful Art wall and galleries, wonderful restaurants keep popping, like Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, right next to the walls.
102 locals recommend
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd AveArt district with wonderful Art wall and galleries, wonderful restaurants keep popping, like Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, right next to the walls.
Morningside
Walk the neighborhood and admire the beautiful homes
Every Saturday from 9AM-2PM food vendors with organic local produce, plants, homemade breads and desserts, clothe, take a walk and check it out!
46 locals recommend
Legion Park Bayside
6447 NE 7th AveEvery Saturday from 9AM-2PM food vendors with organic local produce, plants, homemade breads and desserts, clothe, take a walk and check it out!
Arts & Culture
Our new cultural "fix", incredible architecture by Herzog & de Meuron sitting along Biscayne Bay overlooking the Port of Miami and Miami Beach, spectacular. Did I mention the great art collection!!!!
89 locals recommend
Maurice A. Ferre Park
1075 Biscayne BlvdOur new cultural "fix", incredible architecture by Herzog & de Meuron sitting along Biscayne Bay overlooking the Port of Miami and Miami Beach, spectacular. Did I mention the great art collection!!!!
Classic and Pop Concerts, Opera, Ballet, Theater, you name it, check out online the schedule for performances while you are in town.
247 locals recommend
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1301 Biscayne BlvdClassic and Pop Concerts, Opera, Ballet, Theater, you name it, check out online the schedule for performances while you are in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar located at the Freehand Miami Hostel. Popular for it craft drink and mixologists talents. Lively scene, outdoor sitting.
25 locals recommend
Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek DrBar located at the Freehand Miami Hostel. Popular for it craft drink and mixologists talents. Lively scene, outdoor sitting.
Just opened by the "Broken Shaker"group, will update with recommendations when I visit.
136 locals recommend
The Anderson
709 NE 79th StJust opened by the "Broken Shaker"group, will update with recommendations when I visit.
Bar by the pool, great outdoor, tropical vibe. Weekends live music.
42 locals recommend
Vagabond Hotel
7301 Biscayne BlvdBar by the pool, great outdoor, tropical vibe. Weekends live music.