
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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Korean Fried Chicken, Roasted Cauliflower
High-energy Wynwood restaurant built around wood-smoked and wood-grilled Asian-inspired cooking, with inventive shared plates, cocktails, weekend brunch, and weekday lunch.
Dinner Mon-Tue 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Wed and Sun 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 4:00 PM-11:00 PM; Lunch Wed-Fri 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Smoked Coconut Rice, Grilled Prawns
Intimate Coconut Grove restaurant from chef Sebastián Vargas serving market-driven contemporary cooking, weekend brunch, and a natural-wine program rooted in local sourcing and sustainability.
Tue-Thu and Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3:30 PM; Mon closed

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)

Pistachio Croissant, Manjari Chocolate Pastry
Antonio Bachour's Michelin Bib Gourmand Coral Gables bakery-cafe, combining elaborate pastries and laminated viennoiserie with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and savory all-day dishes.
Sun 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; weekend brunch 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Cast Iron Pancake, Cuban-American Sandwich
Chef Michael Beltran's Michelin Bib Gourmand Cuban-American diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Coconut Grove.
Mon-Tue 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; Wed-Sat 7:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sun 7:30 AM-7:00 PM
Turkish Breakfast, Manti
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Turkish all-day café in Upper Buena Vista, known for generous breakfast spreads, manti, kebabs and a leafy outdoor setting.
Sun-Thu 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Crispy Pig Ears, Double Cheeseburger
Chef Michael Schwartz's flagship New American restaurant in the Design District, open since 2007 and a Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree, known for wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced cooking.
Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am-3:30pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30-10pm, Sun 5-8pm; Brunch Sun 11am-5pm

Yard Bird, Chicken & Waffles
From celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster Harlem, eight James Beard Awards), continuing the southern-style traditions of its Harlem flagship with Caribbean flair, including Haitian griot; live music Saturday nights. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022.
Dinner Sun/Wed/Thu 5-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-4pm

Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Grilled Day's Catch
One-Michelin-star Coconut Grove restaurant celebrating Meso-American heritage, heirloom corn, local seafood, regenerative sourcing, natural wine, and vinyl-driven atmosphere.
Dinner Tue-Thu and Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Mon closed
Whole Branzino, Grilled Mykonos Octopus
Modern Mediterranean social house in historic Peacock Garden, rooted in Aegean and Cycladic flavors with shared plates, seafood, weekend brunch, cocktails, and a lively late-night atmosphere.
Dinner daily; Mon-Wed 6:00 PM-12:00 AM, Thu 5:30 PM-12:15 AM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-12:30 AM, Sun 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM
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
Seafood Parrillada, Yuca Cheese Puffs
Michael Schwartz's Biscayne Bay waterfront restaurant, combining bold Latin American flavors with coastal ingredients and expansive outdoor views.
Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; dinner daily from 5:00 PM; weekend brunch 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

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

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

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
Achiote Citrus Salmon, Spicy Rigatoni
London-born, family-owned all-day Brickell brasserie serving contemporary American food with European influences from breakfast through late night.
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-1:00 AM; Fri-Sun 8:00 AM-2:00 AM

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
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, Soupe à l'Oignon
Thomas Keller's classic French bistro in Coral Gables' historic La Palma building, serving seasonal bistro staples, fruits de mer, French and domestic wines, and traditional cocktails.
Brunch and lunch Fri-Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Happy hour Wed-Sun 4:00 PM-6:00 PM; Dinner Wed-Sat 4:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sun 4:00 PM-9:00 PM; Closed Mon-Tue
Huevos Bulla, Paella Mixta
Aventura location of the Spanish gastrobar group, serving traditional and modern tapas, paella, weekend brunch, sangria, cocktails, and Spanish wine in a social indoor-outdoor setting.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

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

Paella a Banda, Picaña de Wagyu
Full-service modern Spanish restaurant, bakery, and gourmet market from a third-generation Mallorcan baking family, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, tapas, paella, and pastries.
Sun-Thu 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat 8:00 AM-10:00 PM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 3:30 PM-6:00 PM
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