
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Whole Mediterranean Fish, Milos Special
Costas Spiliadis's South of Fifth Greek seafood restaurant, known for pristine whole Mediterranean fish displayed on ice, simply prepared seafood, and an extensive Greek wine program.
Mon-Thu and Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-12:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Wagyu Hot Stone, Crispy Rice
Riviera Dining Group's rooftop "clubstaurant," the #1 highest-grossing independent restaurant in the U.S. ($51.1M in 2025 sales), blending Mediterranean and Japanese flavors as "MediterrAsian" cuisine.
Brunch Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Mon-Wed 6-1:30am, Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2:30am, Sun 6pm-1:30am

Bone-In Ribeye, Kobe Meatballs
The original modern American steakhouse and a South Beach institution, opened January 2, 2004 by restaurateur Myles Chefetz inside the historic Browns Hotel (Miami Beach's first hotel, built 1915).
Sun-Thu 12-3pm & 5:30pm-12am; Fri-Sat 12-3pm & 5:30pm-1am

Tortilla Española, Croquetas
Michelin Recommended; Andalusian-style gin bar and Spanish tapas restaurant tucked on Miami Beach's historic Espanola Way; consulting chef Jimmy Lebron and executive chef Paola De Jesus refreshed the menu with new tapas and three paellas.
Sun-Wed 5-10pm; Thu-Sat 5-11pm; Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-7pm

Cavatelli Macchialina, Chicken Parm
Rustic Italian trattoria in Miami Beach known for handmade pasta by Chef Michael Pirolo, listed in the Michelin Guide.
Mon-Thu 6-10pm; Fri-Sun 5-11pm
Tasting Menu, Langoustine
Michelin One Star French-Asian tasting menu inside Carillon Miami Wellness Resort (not Faena; located in Mid-Beach's Carillon resort); opened December 2022 by acclaimed Chef Tristan Brandt (Germany's youngest two-Michelin-star chef at OPUS V in 2016), reviving the hotel's historic 1958 cocktail lounge. Michelin star held for consecutive years (2023-2026).
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 6:30pm-9:30pm; Sun Closed

Korean Fried Chicken, Khao Soi Lamb Neck
A high-energy Sunset Harbour bistro from MO Alkassar pairing bold dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Korea with a playful cocktail program and poolside patio.
Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-11:00 PM

Charcoal-Grilled Branzino a la Veracruzana, Pork Pastor La Gringa
Latin-inspired New American restaurant at Casa Faena, using locally sourced ingredients for all-day brunch, dinner, cocktails, and health-conscious countryside-style dishes.
Brunch daily 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Golden Hour Wed-Sun 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM; no dinner Mon-Tue

Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi
High-energy South of Fifth seafood, sushi, and steak restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group, with a Tokyo Toyosu Market sushi program, tableside Japanese Wagyu, and an open-air rooftop terrace.
Dinner Sun-Wed 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:30 PM; Sunday brunch 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sunset Hour daily 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Lobster Spaghetti, Wood-Fired Pizza
Public Northern Italian restaurant in the open-air garden courtyard of Soho Beach House, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, aperitivo, and cocktails beneath tropical greenery.
Sun-Thu 7:00 AM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 7:00 AM-11:30 PM

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka
Coastal Italian chophouse at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, pairing handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza with aged steaks, seafood, wine, and spirited cocktails.
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-11:00 AM, Sat-Sun 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; Lunch daily 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Aperitivo Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; Dinner Sun-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

Whole Branzino, Seasonal Local Seafood
Mindfully sourced restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa, serving seasonal Mediterranean and internationally influenced food in a lush garden setting with an emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch daily 11:30 AM-2:00 PM; Sunday brunch 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; Dinner daily 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Bar daily 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Dinner-and-Show Package (menu varies)
Opulent cabaret theater at Faena Hotel Miami Beach presenting ticketed live performances and dinner-and-show experiences. It is an entertainment venue rather than a standalone restaurant.
Thu 8:00 PM-9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 8:00 PM-9:30 PM and 10:30 PM-12:00 AM

Mediterranean Salt-Baked Branzino, Seafood Platters
European-inspired Mediterranean waterfront restaurant and beach club on Watson Island, offering seasonal seafood, large-format dishes, cocktails, skyline views, and day-to-night entertainment.
Mon 11:30 AM-8:00 PM; Tue closed; Wed-Thu 11:30 AM-8:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:30 AM-10:00 PM

Crispy Salmon Sushi, Tuna Tartare
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's all-day gourmet marketplace at The Miami Beach EDITION, combining a patisserie, boulangerie, salumeria, cafe, and international lunch menu.
Daily breakfast 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; light menu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; all-day menu 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bone-In Ribeye, Truffle Pizza
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Latin-Spanish-Caribbean supper club inside The Miami Beach EDITION, with a 1940s supper-club atmosphere and ocean-view terrace.
Mon-Thu dinner 6-10pm; Fri brunch 10am-3pm & dinner 6-11pm; Sat brunch 10am-3pm & dinner 6-11pm; Sun brunch 10am-3pm & dinner 6-10pm

General Tso's Chicken, Beef Chow Fun
Takeout-and-delivery-focused Miami Beach Chinese spot known for generous portions and white-meat chicken dishes, serving the neighborhood since 1995.
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sun 1-10 PM

Dan Dan Mian, Cumin Lamb
Date-night regional Chinese dining room with red and velvet decor, the first U.S. outpost of Toronto's Michelin-recognized MIMI Chinese from Big Hug Hospitality (David Schwartz and Brandon Marek).
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Sun 6-10pm
Wagyu Gyoza, Omakase Nigiri
Members-and-hotel-guests-only restaurant inside the newly reopened Delano Miami Beach, the first U.S. outpost of Dubai's acclaimed 1920s Osaka-inspired Mimi Kakushi (No. 36 on The World's 50 Best Bars).
Sun-Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am

Lobster Spaghetti, Branzino
Coastal Italian restaurant at Fontainebleau Miami Beach serving seafood, crudo, handmade pasta, and family-style dishes in an elegant dining room.
Wed-Sun 5:30 PM-9:30 PM; closed Mon-Tue; happy hour Wed-Sat 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Center-Cut Filet Mignon, Maine Lobster Ravioli
Upscale American steakhouse near North Miami Beach offering prime-aged beef, seafood, classic sides, cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
Sun 4:00 PM-9:00 PM; Mon-Thu 5:00 PM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Tallarín Saltado, Arroz Chaufa
Chef Carlos Zheng's stall inside The Lincoln Eatery food hall, fusing Chinese street food with Peruvian influence via fresh-made noodles from a signature pasta machine; has a sister concept, Ai Sushi, in the same food hall.
Mon-Thu & Sun 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm

Prime Picanha Steak, Malbec-Braised Short Ribs
Family-owned North Beach Argentine steakhouse specializing in parrilla-grilled meats, empanadas, pasta, seafood, and Argentine wine.
Sun-Tue and Thu 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Wed and Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:30 PM

Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Japanese restaurant at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, combining signature sushi and hot dishes with South American flavors, omakase, and an oceanfront patio.
Dining room Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-9:45 PM, Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-10:45 PM; lobby lounge lunch daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM and dinner Sun-Wed 5:00 PM-11:00 PM, Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-12:30 AM
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