The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Spud’s Coffee
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Rank 3. Chef's Counter at MAASS
Contemporary
Perched at the kitchen's edge in the Four Seasons, Chef's Counter offers a ringside view of precise, ingredient-driven cooking that weaves French technique through Japanese staples and Florida produce. A single seared scallop or a bowl of koshihikari rice become small monuments to restraint and balance, each course whispering rather than shouting its ambitions.
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Rank 4. Peter Pan Diner
American
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Rank 5. Evelyn's of Fort Lauderdale
Mediterranean
Evelyn's occupies a Four Seasons perch where coastal Floridian touches inflect Levantine cooking—French onion labneh arrives with buckwheat lavash, pomegranate-glazed salmon comes balanced against key lime tzatziki. The pistachio mille-feuille, baklava by another method, suggests a kitchen that understands the pleasure of a dessert that justifies itself.
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Recommended
- Miami New Times 2023 · Best New Restaurant (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
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Rank 7. Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Dark wood and banquette seating set the stage for a steakhouse that plays every classic note with precision—wagyu tartare and oysters give way to perfectly cooked beef, grilled asparagus, corn pudding. Built for groups and indulgence, Daniel's executes the familiar formula with enough competence that tradition feels earned rather than nostalgic.
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Rank 8. Maass
Open-Fire New American
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- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Bar (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2025 · 100 Best Bars in Miami
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Rank 16. Louie Bossi
Comfort Food Italian
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Rank 18. Mykonos
Greek
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Rank 19. Larb Thai-Isan
Isan Thai
A no-reservation Thai-Isan spot in a Fort Lauderdale strip mall that honors its region with crispy rice salads and fermented sausage rather than diluted curry house fare. The kitchen respects heat requests without compromise, and the fried banana alone justifies the wait.
- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Thai Restaurant · Best of Miami New Times
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
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Rank 20. Heritage
New York-style Pizza
At Rino Cerbone's compact pizzeria in Flagler Village, the pies arrive with unexpected flourishes—squash blossoms and cold-pulled burrata under sherry marinara, a New York lean with Italic ambition. The olive oil cake with mascarpone and strawberry sauce suggests a chef unwilling to phone in the final course.
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Restaurant (Fort Lauderdale) · Best of Miami New Times
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- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Bagels (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Bagels (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
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Rank 29. The Katherine
New American
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Rank 33. Old Heidelberg Restaurant
Old-School German
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- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Restaurant to Come Back From the Dead · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Restaurant (Fort Lauderdale) · Best of Miami New Times
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Rank 39. Champagne Bar
Hotel Bar
- The Pinnacle Guide 2026 · 3 Pins
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Hotel Bar
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Hotel Bar
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Rank 40. Il Mulino New York
Southern Italian
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Rank 42. The Surf Club Restaurant
New American
The Surf Club wraps diners in Art Deco amber—vintage bar, plush banquettes, the careful glamour of a private club that happens to be open to guests. Thomas Keller's Florida debut trades innovation for precision: a crab cake gains spice and freshness, lobster thermidor finds new life through sauce, and the chocolate soufflé, when available, justifies its reputation.
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Rank 43. Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club
Coastal Italian
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Rank 45. Cotoa
Ecuadorian Peruvian
Chef Alejandra Espinoza builds her North Miami dining room around Ecuador's rhythms and flavors, with warm light and curated music setting the tone. Mahi mahi arrives suspended in a silken coconut-ginger sauce with crisp watermelon radish; cassava croquettes and chicken tortellini follow with similar precision. The cooking feels generous without fuss, rooted in something real.
- The Infatuation 2025 · #5 · The Top-Rated New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Miami New Times 2025 · Best New Restaurants
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Rank 46. Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine
Indonesian
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Rank 47. Thanks To Harrison
Midcentury Cocktail Bar
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Rank 51. Tinta y Café
Cuban Coffee
- The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops #2 · Top 100 Coffee Shops
- Miami New Times 2025 · Best Breakfast · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Tostada · Best of Miami New Times
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- Bon Appétit 2024 · America's Best New Bars
- 50 Best 2026 · #70 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Esquire 2024 · The Best Bars in America
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Rank 54. Asiatiko
Japanese Steakhouse
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Rank 56. PERL by Chef IP
Japanese/Mediterranean
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Rank 58. Sunny's
Steakhouse
A Little River steakhouse where art deco glamour meets casual Florida swagger, the room hums with the kind of crowd that makes you want to linger. The beef speaks for itself, but the bone marrow vinaigrette and schmaltz-fried potatoes suggest a kitchen unafraid of small luxuries.
- Condé Nast Traveler 2024 · The best new restaurants in the world
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- Esquire 2025 · Martini Service · The Best Martinis in America
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Rank 59. Motek
Mediterranean
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Rank 60. Hadekel 1
Israeli
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Rank 61. Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Miami Right Now
- Miami New Times 2024 · Top 100 Restaurants
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Rank 64. Sesame
Israeli Bakery
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Rank 65. Tambourine Room By Tristan Brandt
Contemporary
Inside the Carillon's wood-paneled lobby, Tambourine Room begins with cocktails before seating you in an intimate dining room designed for whispered conversation. Tristan Brandt's multicourse menu moves between continents—New Zealand venison, local snapper, porcelet with caviar—each plate finished with the precision of a jeweler.
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Rank 66. Stage
Global
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Rank 67. Taquiza
Mexican
A former web developer grinds and griddles blue corn tortillas daily, sourcing grain from Midwest farms for tacos of melting lengua and fried mahi. Palm trees frame the North Beach counter where sharp salsas and ocean proximity justify the devoted following.
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
- Miami New Times 2024 · Top 100 Restaurants
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Rank 72. Edan Bistro
Basque Spanish
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Basque Restaurant · Best of Miami New Times
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
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Rank 73. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Modern French
In Miami's Design District, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon assembles its signature counter kitchen beneath rosewood and leather, where a bread basket arrives before seared scallops in cilantro broth give way to lamb in eggplant cups. The execution is precise, the plating theatrical, and the final chocolate sensation justifies the pilgrimage.
- Michelin Guide 2 Stars
- AAA Four Diamonds
- World Culinary Awards 2025 · Nominee · North America's Best French Cuisine Restaurant
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Rank 74. Makoto
Japanese
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Rank 78. Caracas Bakery
Venezuelan Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Jesus Brazon and Manuel Brazon
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Manuel and Jesús Brazón
- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Bakery · Best of Miami New Times
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Rank 80. Pao by Paul Qui
Asian
Beneath a gold dome crowned with a Damien Hirst unicorn, Paul Qui's dining room commands the Faena with theatrical grandeur and a short menu that pivots across Asian influences with ease. Scallop aguachile with black lime and roasted bass with chili patis prove the place earns its architecture through cooking that swings from sweet to spicy without hesitation.
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- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Bagels (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2023 · Best Bagels (Broward) · Best of Miami New Times
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- Miami New Times 2025 · Best New Restaurants
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Miami Right Now
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- Miami New Times 2025 · Best Wine Bar · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2025 · 100 Best Bars in Miami
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Rank 87. La Natural
Wood-fired Pizza
Little River's La Natural draws crowds with wood-fired pies built on a cold-fermented crust, topped with everything from za'atar to burrata, in a concrete bunker lit like an underground party. The natural wine list and thoughtful starters—papaya with kumquat among them—suggest a pizzeria that takes its craft seriously.
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Miami New Times 2025 · Best Restaurant (MiMo/Little River) · Best of Miami New Times
- Esquire 2021 · #16 · The Best New Restaurants in America
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Rank 90. El Bagel
Bakery
- Bon Appétit The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)
- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Bagels (Miami-Dade) · Best of Miami New Times
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
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Rank 91. COTE
Korean Steakhouse
A neon corridor thrums with bass as you enter this Korean steakhouse, where aged beef gleams in a display room like precious inventory. Simon Kim's team moves through the room with practiced ease, seasoning each dish with precision and guiding diners through cuts of marbled beef, stews, and a kimchi Wagyu paella that justifies the ceremony.
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Simon Kim - Gracious Hospitality
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Simon Kim - Gracious Hospitality Management
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Rank 96. Chayhana Oasis
Uzbek Middle Eastern
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Rank 99. Hakkasan
Cantonese Chinese
You enter through the Fontainebleau's din into a darkened room of marble and carved wood screens, where bass pulses beneath the clatter of plates. Hakkasan pivots between Cantonese tradition—silken dumplings, lacquered duck—and lighter contemporary turns, scallops curried with lily bulb among them.
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- Miami New Times 2024 · Best Chicken Sandwich · Best of Miami New Times
- Eater 38 Essential Restaurants in Miami
- Miami New Times 2024 · Top 100 Restaurants