The Top 100 Restaurants Near Spa Palmera
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Rank 3. Stage
Global
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Rank 4. 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 5. 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 7. Peter Pan Diner
American
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Rank 8. 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 9. Nicholson Muir
Steakhouse
A cottage by the beach houses an unlikely shrine to beef: James Muir's steakhouse-butcher hybrid serves wood-fired ribeyes with theatrical crosshatching alongside wagyu nigiri and empanadas, then sends you off with warm cookies and crème anglaise. The menu trusts both precision and indulgence.
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Rank 11. Louie Bossi
Comfort Food Italian
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Rank 12. Mykonos
Greek
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Rank 14. Maass
Open-Fire New American
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Rank 17. Old Heidelberg Restaurant
Old-School German
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Rank 18. 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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Rank 19. Oceano Kitchen
Coastal American
- USA Today 2026 · Restaurants of the Year
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Jeremy and Cindy Bearman
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Rank 21. Aioli
Bakery
Aioli pairs an open kitchen with an in-house bakery, rotating daily specials across breakfast sandwiches, soups, and salads. The black bean and tomatillo soup, served with house-made sourdough, anchors a menu designed for casual grazing throughout the day.
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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 26. Palm Beach Meats
American
Eric and San Pedro's hybrid market and dining room in West Palm Beach centers obsessively on wagyu from Japan, Australia, and the U.S., served in a casual wood-and-leather space that trades pretension for whimsy. The compact menu roams from a wagyu pastrami sandwich to Filipino-inflected dishes and a tallow-enriched Nutella brownie, each plate a small argument for meat's creative reach.
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Rank 27. Café Boulud
French
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Rank 28. Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine
Indonesian
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Rank 29. Thanks To Harrison
Midcentury Cocktail Bar
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Rank 32. The Katherine
New American
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Rank 42. būccan
Contemporary New American
Clay Conley's sprawling menu at this Palm Beach fixture moves with the seasons, anchored by enduring hits like the short rib empanada with aji amarillo and salsa criolla. The cooking prizes accessibility and small pleasures—half-portions of pasta, a deconstructed Bananas Foster cake—the work of a chef content to please rather than impress.
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2022 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South
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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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Rank 48. Asiatiko
Japanese Steakhouse
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Rank 49. Tropical Smokehouse
Florida
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Rank 50. Il Mulino New York
Southern Italian
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Rank 52. Motek
Mediterranean
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Rank 55. PERL by Chef IP
Japanese/Mediterranean
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Rank 56. Hadekel 1
Israeli
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Rank 57. 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 58. Queen of Sheeba
Ethiopian
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Rank 64. Chayhana Oasis
Uzbek Middle Eastern
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Rank 68. 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 69. 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 70. Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club
Coastal Italian
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Rank 74. Makoto
Japanese
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Rank 78. 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 82. 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 83. 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 84. 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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- Miami New Times 2025 · Best New Restaurants
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Miami Right Now
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Rank 88. The Butcher’s Club
Steakhouse
Inside the PGA National Resort, The Butcher's Club pairs high-quality beef—wagyu, bison, prime cuts—with sides that justify the indulgence: a potato gratin baked inside a caramelized Vidalia onion shell, Florida stone crab with habanero hot sauce. Chef Jeremy Ford and Dallas Wynne execute a straightforward steakhouse menu with the confidence of people who know exactly what they're doing.
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Rank 91. 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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- 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
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Rank 93. 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.
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Michelin Guide 2 Stars
- World Culinary Awards 2025 · Nominee · North America's Best French Cuisine Restaurant
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Rank 95. 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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Rank 97. B & M Market
Caribbean
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Rank 98. Tran An
Comfort Food Vietnamese
- Miami New Times 2025 · Best Vietnamese Restaurant · Best of Miami New Times
- Miami New Times 2024 · Top 100 Restaurants
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Rank 99. Stage Kitchen & Bar
International
Chef Pushkar Marathe's eclectic menu at this contemporary Palm Beach Gardens spot draws from his Indian heritage and global travels, yielding butter chicken alongside duck confit egg rolls and shrimp and grits. The flaky parathas and sticky toffee date cake suggest a kitchen equally at home in multiple traditions, which may explain why the dining room stays reliably full.
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Rank 100. Katana
Japanese