
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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Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits
Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning (two years running) Southern brunch spot from husband-and-wife team Chef Akino and Jamila West -- started as a 2020 pop-up in Overtown, moved through several temporary spaces, and is now transitioning from its Little River outdoor/indoor setup to a new permanent location.
Fri-Sun approx. 9am-3pm (temporarily closed/transitioning as of 2026 - call ahead to confirm)

AMSO Burger, Social Smash Burger
Waterfront American restaurant and sports bar on the Miami River in Brickell, serving modern comfort food, craft cocktails, weekend brunch, and late-night drinks.
Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-12:00 AM; Thu 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; Fri 11:00 AM-2:00 AM; Sat 10:30 AM-2:00 AM; Sun 10:30 AM-12:00 AM

Chef's Blend Burger, Pork Loin Milanese
The signature restaurant at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, serving contemporary American classics with local influences in an open-kitchen dining room, lounge, bar, and outdoor terrace.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-10:30 AM; lunch daily 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sunday brunch 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; dinner Sun-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Passion Fruit Margarita Sorbet, Tequila Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
A 21-and-over ice cream bar specializing in small-batch gelato and sorbet infused with premium wine and spirits.
Sun-Tue 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Wed-Thu 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM
Seafood Paella, Grilled Skirt Steak
Provident Doral at The Blue's all-day restaurant and lounge, serving American favorites with continental and Latin-fusion touches for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and poolside dining.
Breakfast daily 6:30 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; Dinner daily 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

Croque Madame, Almond Croissant
Brickell café and bakery from chef Henry Hané, serving freshly baked pastries, coffee, breakfast, lunch, and globally influenced brunch dishes throughout the day.
Daily 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Grouper Sandwich, Cajun Fresh Catch
Waterfront American restaurant and bar on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, centered on seafood, raw-bar dishes, tropical cocktails, weekend brunch, and sunset views.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 AM; Sun 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Steak Frites, Cacio e Pepe
The new culinary centerpiece in the lobby of Loews Miami Beach Hotel, serving American coastal bistro dishes with Latin American and Caribbean influences.
Daily 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; daily happy hour at the bar, time not published on the current official page

American Breakfast, Wagyu Burger
Upscale Latin-inspired American diner and café on the third floor of Brickell City Centre, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and weekday happy hour.
Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM-8:00 PM

La Media Noche, Paccheri alla Vodka
Upscale-casual American sports grill in the clubhouse at Trump National Doral Miami, with golf-course views, indoor and patio dining, handcrafted food, and cocktails.
Daily 6:30 AM-10:00 PM; breakfast is served in the upper lobby

24-Hour Braised Prime Beef Short Rib, French Onion Soup
Chef Adrianne Calvo's flagship West Kendall restaurant, serving ingredient-driven New American cuisine inspired by California wine country in a refined Napa-style setting.
Mon 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Tue-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM with brunch 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at bar and terrace

House-Made Gelato, Homemade Bon Bons
Fontainebleau Miami Beach's daily pastry shop serves pastries, cakes, gelato, specialty coffee, light fare, and custom confections.
Sun-Thu 6:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 6:00 AM-11:00 PM
Nashville Slider, Crazy Cluck
A planned Coral Way outpost of the South Florida Nashville hot chicken chain. The Miami location has been announced but is not open and has no published opening date.
Not open; opening date TBD

Original Sandwich, Mango Habanero Sandwich
A newly opened Miami drive-through serving hand-breaded fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, and bold house sauces.
Open now; location hours are not published by the brand, so call ahead

Seafood Tower, 32 oz Bone-In Ribeye
Old Hollywood-inspired Brickell Key supper club from h.wood Group, combining contemporary American fare, steaks, seafood, cocktails, and nightly live music in a lavish waterfront setting.
Sun-Mon closed; Tue-Sat Golden Hour 5:00 PM-7:00 PM; Dinner 6:00 PM-close
The Classic Smash, Disco Inferno Smash Burger
A new Downtown Miami counter specializing in inventive Black Angus smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded fries, and late-night delivery.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-11:45 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:45 AM (delivery storefront hours)

Cajun Blackened Chicken, Spicy Calabrian Pasta
Casually upscale Miami Worldcenter outpost of the Canadian Earls Kitchen + Bar group, serving globally inspired Modern American dishes, cocktails, weekend brunch, and late-night happy hour.
Mon-Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Thu 11:30 AM-1:00 AM; Fri 11:30 AM-2:00 AM; Sat 10:00 AM-2:00 AM; Sun 10:00 AM-12:00 AM; Brunch weekends and holidays until 4:00 PM
Cap'n Crunch Pancakes, Pasta Carbonara
Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's Coral Gables staple, serving playful Modern American and distinctly Miami comfort food shaped by his Argentine and Italian heritage.
Dinner Wed-Thu 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM, Sun 5:30 PM-9:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; Happy Hour Wed-Sun 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; Closed Mon-Tue

Steak Frites, Pan-Seared Branzino
The Four Seasons Hotel Miami's seventh-floor rooftop restaurant for contemporary American breakfast, weekday business lunch and a lavish Sunday brunch with skyline and Biscayne Bay views.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; lunch Mon-Sat 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Sunday brunch 11:30 AM-4:00 PM
Eight Bar Burger, Crispy Fried Whole Red Snapper
Upscale-casual bistro and raw bar on the ground floor of Maple & Ash at Miami Worldcenter, serving seafood, sushi, steakhouse favorites, comfort food, and creative cocktails.
Sun-Wed 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 4:00 PM-11:00 PM

Prime Filet Mignon, 35 oz Prime Tomahawk
American steakhouse at Brickell World Plaza serving USDA Prime steaks, Japanese A5 Wagyu, seafood, a broad wine list, weekday lunch, and nightly Social Hour.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 4:00 PM-9:00 PM
Wagyu Steak Tartare, Miso Butter Corn
A polished South Miami restaurant and cocktail lounge centered on New World cuisine, live-fire cooking and a deep whiskey program.
Mon closed; Tue-Wed and Sun 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-1:00 AM

Key West White Fish Ceviche, Crispy Salmon
Bayfront restaurant at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay serving Florida seafood, American and internationally influenced dishes, and citrus-forward cocktails from breakfast through dinner.
Sun-Thu breakfast 7:00 AM-11:00 AM, lunch 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, bar bites 2:30 PM-5:00 PM, dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, bar 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat same food service, bar until 12:00 AM

Belgian Waffle, Eggs Benedict
A longtime all-day Coconut Grove cafe and lounge known for breakfast, brunch and sidewalk patio seating on Main Highway.
Sun-Thu 7:00 AM-12:00 AM; Fri-Sat 7:00 AM-2:00 AM
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