
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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620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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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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Manti, Pistachio Kebap
A lively modern Aegean meze restaurant and bar in Wynwood, serving shareable Greek and Turkish plates cooked over wood fire and charcoal.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-10:45 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:45 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:45 PM; closed Thanksgiving

Whole Grilled Fish, Grilled Meats
David Myers' pan-Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar on the 25th floor of Brickell Arch Hotel, with French Riviera, Balearic, Italian, Levantine, and Greek influences and Biscayne Bay views.
Daily breakfast 7:00 AM-10:30 AM, lunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and dinner 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; weekday happy hour 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

72-Hour Slow-Braised Short Rib, Kataifi Chicken Schnitzel
Israeli restaurant at 1 Hotel South Beach from James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov and restaurateur Steve Cook, blending ancient techniques with the energy of Miami and Tel Aviv.
Dinner Sun-Thu 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:30 AM
Sumac-Lemon Chicken Shashlik, Lamb Kefta Shashlik
Family-run South of Fifth restaurant inspired by Tel Aviv cafés, serving modern Mediterranean dishes influenced by Israel, Turkey, Colombia, and Greece.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-5:00 PM lunch; Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM brunch; Daily 5:00 PM-9:30 PM dinner

Gnocchi Pomodoro, Linguine al Frutti di Mare
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant inside the Lennox Miami Beach, pairing Italian, Spanish, Moroccan, and Israeli influences with subtle Latin American accents.
Breakfast Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-11:30 AM, Sun 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch Mon & Sun 12:30 PM-3:30 PM, Tue-Sat 12:30 PM-5:00 PM; Dinner Tue-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun brunch 12:00 PM-2:30 PM

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Faroe Island Salmon
Biscayne Bay waterfront restaurant and day club at the Mondrian South Beach, pairing indoor and outdoor dining with Mediterranean fare, cocktails, pool access, and sunset views.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-3:30 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 7:00 AM-3:00 PM; Dinner Mon-Thu 4:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM, Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sushi Fri-Sun 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

Truffle Pasta, Tuna Tartare
Brickell restaurant and lounge with a canopied terrace, globally inspired Mediterranean-leaning shared plates, brunch, cocktails, DJs, and late-night service.
Mon-Thu 4:00 PM-2:00 AM; Fri 4:00 PM-3:00 AM; Sat 12:00 PM-3:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM-2:00 AM; weekend brunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Mediterranean Mezze, Seasonal Seafood
Chef Daniel Boulud's coastal Mediterranean restaurant in the JW Marriott Marquis, drawing from Southern France, Spain, Italy, Greece, North Africa, Turkey, and the Levant.
Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-2:30 PM; brunch Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; dinner Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-10:30 PM and Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-11:00 PM; lounge Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-11:00 PM and Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

CASA NEOS Paella, Whole Branzino
Multi-level Mediterranean dining and entertainment destination on the Miami River, combining a restaurant, seasonal beach club, late-night lounge, members-only rooftop, dock-and-dine access, and weekend brunch.
Restaurant dinner Tue-Wed 6:00 PM-1:00 AM, Thu-Fri 6:00 PM-2:00 AM, Sat 6:00 PM-2:30 AM, Sun 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; weekend brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-4:30 PM; Golden Hour Tue-Thu 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Black Angus Beef Tartare, Dover Sole
French and Italian Riviera-inspired Mediterranean restaurant in Brickell led by Chef Michaël Michaelidis, built around shared plates, seafood, oak-grilled dishes, wine, and lingering lunches and dinners.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; Fri 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-2:00 AM; Sat 5:30 PM-2:00 AM; Sun 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; Apéritif Time Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the bar
Hiramasa Tiradito, Corteza Rice
A contemporary South Miami restaurant serving Mediterranean and Latin-Spanish shareable plates in a polished dining room, bar, and terrace.
Mon-Tue closed; Lunch Wed-Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Combo Platter, Chicken Platter
A late-night Brickell counter serving certified-halal New York-style chicken and gyro platters, wraps, loaded fries, and house sauces until 5:00 AM.
Daily 11:00 AM-5:00 AM

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
Filet Kebab, Halloumi Kebab
David Foulquier's revived Little River restaurant, combining French and Persian heritage with seasonal Mediterranean cooking, wood-fired kebabs, locally sourced ingredients, and an upstairs listening lounge.
Sunday brunch 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Dinner Wed-Thu and Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Closed Mon-Tue
Gambas al Ajillo, Branzino
Modern Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar on Lincoln Road serving sharing plates inspired by Spain, southern France, Italy, and Greece.
Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-12:00 AM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

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

Pistachio Lamb and Duck, Cod Beignets
Kosher French-Mediterranean restaurant in North Bay Village from Chef Olivia Ostrow, blending refined French technique with coastal flavors and a Riviera-inspired épicerie.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-3:30 PM & 5:00 PM-11:00 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-3:30 PM, Sat Closed, Sun 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Truffle Ravioli, Wagyu Beef
Chic Brickell restaurant and late-night lounge blending Mediterranean shared plates with sushi and Asian influences, known for its Thursday Soiree parties and champagne bar.
Thu-Sat 7:00pm-late; closed Sun-Wed
Margherita Pizza, Burrata Pizza
Modern Israeli restaurant by acclaimed Chef Eyal Shani (HaSalon, Miznon) inside the Moxy South Beach hotel, rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and roadside Israeli gas-station flavors.
Daily 6:00pm-Late
Lamb Chops, Grilled Branzino
Kosher (Glatt) Mediterranean-Persian restaurant in Midtown from the Shahs of Kabob team, known for koobideh kabob, harissa chicken wings, and schnitzel sandwich; formerly Daek Thai/Gigi.
Open daily to approx. 10pm; full hours not confirmed - call ahead

Greek Village Salad, Turkish Hummus
Open-air Aegean restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne serving Greek- and Turkish-inspired meze, seafood, and cocktails beside the beach.
Lunch daily 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; dinner Sun-Thu 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Chicken Bowl, Falafel Bowl
Flagship South Miami location of the Shabani family's halal-friendly Persian/Mediterranean chain (formerly Rice House of Kabob, founded 2005), now built around a build-your-own-bowl concept developed by Chef Ali Shabani.
Daily 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

Chicken Shawarma, Falafel
Kosher-style Mediterranean street-food counter from the Motek group, located in the Treats food hall at Aventura Mall; prepared with kosher-style ingredients but open Saturdays and not under Rabbinical (Mashgiach) supervision -- per the restaurant's own site, Kosher Culture approved a non-Jewish business partner to take ownership over the business on Shabbat.
Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 11am-8pm

Shawarma, Hummus
A coastal Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Miami/Wynwood offering mezze, raw bar selections, and open-fire grilled seafood and meats. Formerly AMAVI Miami, rebranded to ZIVA; celebrates Aegean coastal flavors (grilled octopus, lamb chops, fresh oysters, crudo).
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-11:00 PM, Fri 12:00 PM-12:00 AM, Sat 11:30 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 11:30 AM-11:00 PM