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Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks
South Beach is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

1. South Beach

Miami Beach, FL
Neighborhood · 529 tips and reviews
Oasis Cafe is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

2. Oasis Cafe

8.0
19 Harbor Dr (Crandon Boulevard), Key Biscayne, FL
Café · Village of Key Biscayne · 30 tips and reviews
Panther Coffee is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

3. Panther Coffee

9.0
2390 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Coffee Shop · Wynwood Arts District · 331 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Among the Cuban influences on Miami? Our collective penchant for ultra-strong coffee. Among the Cuban influences on Miami? Our collective penchant for ultra-strong coffee Read more.

Tudor House is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

4. Tudor House

1111 Collins Ave (11th St), Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 36 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The organic menu is helmed by chef Geoffrey Zakarian, but the real draw here is the Rat Pack-era ambiance, which is palpable even on the breezy patio facing Collins Ave. Read more.

Lester's is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

5. Lester's

2519 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Café · Wynwood Arts District · 23 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Caters to high-brow social pursuits with a selection of hard-to-find mags, indie-press books, & high-design gift items. During the day, patrons can enjoy coffee, light fare, & free WiFi. Read more.

The Stage is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

6. The Stage

170 NE 38th St, Miami, FL
Rock Club · Design District · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Tonight live performances by DJ Haitian Hillbilly & the Jacuzzi Boys, a fashion show by Miami designer Lorie Lester, food from Ms. Cheezious, & a mini-ramp skateboarding contest. Doors open at 10 PM. Read more.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

7. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

9.2
1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Southern Food Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 493 tips and reviews
Pubbelly Sushi is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

8. Pubbelly Sushi

8.6
1424 20th St (at Purdy Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Sushi Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews
Harry's Pizzeria is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

9. Harry's Pizzeria

8.4
3918 N Miami Ave (41), Miami, FL
Pizzeria · Little Haiti · 101 tips and reviews
Barton G. The Restaurant is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

10. Barton G. The Restaurant

7.5
1427 West Ave (14th Court), Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 100 tips and reviews
Rusty Pelican is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

11. Rusty Pelican

8.8
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Virginia Key · 154 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Now the revamped Key Biscayne restaurant feels decidedly fresh, with appetizers like coconut shrimp with “cotton candy” and pork belly skewers served with caramelized apples Read more.

Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

12. Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge

1234 Washington Ave (12th & 13th), Miami Beach, FL
Pool Hall · Flamingo-Lummus · 29 tips and reviews
Wood Tavern is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

13. Wood Tavern

2531 Northwest 2nd Avenue (NW 26 St.), Miami, FL
Cocktail Bar · Wynwood Arts District · 131 tips and reviews
Juvia is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

14. Juvia

8.2
1111 Lincoln Rd (at Lenox Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Rooftop Bar · City Center · 281 tips and reviews

15. Mercadito Midtown

3252 NE 1st Ave (The Shops at Midtown Miami), Miami, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown Miami · 130 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Tonight’s 5-course pairing dinner at Mercadito ($45, 8 pm) provides the opportunity to try the agave plant: mezcal. Enjoy the best dishes from Southern Mexico as well as 5 kinds of Del Maguey Mezcal. Read more.

16. Shake Shack

9.0
1111 Lincoln Rd (Lenox Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Burger Joint · City Center · 340 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Find cooked-to-order Black Angus burgers, loaded hot dogs, and so-thick-they’re-called-“concrete” vanilla custard milkshakes. There’s even beer, selected to pair well with burgers, on tap. Read more.

17. Red the Steakhouse

8.2
119 Washington Ave (1st Street), Miami Beach, FL
Steakhouse · South Point · 69 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Not only will you get exceptional value but variety as well.The chef has created themed menus that give guests the chance to enjoy four different Miami Spice menus that rotate weekly. Read more.

18. Vapiano

9.1
1221 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL
Italian Restaurant · Miami Financial District · 63 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The pizza is hand tossed and the pasta is freshly made in house. But it’s Vapiano’s “chip card” system that's interesting. It keeps track of your orders so you can try out new dishes with every visit. Read more.

100 Montaditos is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

19. 100 Montaditos

7.9
3252 Buena Vista Ave. Suite 104 (at Shops at Midtown), Miami, FL
Sandwich Spot · Midtown Miami · 91 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Order small sandwiches ($1-$2.50) in any of more than 100 possible combinations (manchego, sausage, shrimp, pulled pork) by checking off boxes next to your picks follow that with 9-ounce beers ($2). Read more.

Abbey Brewing Company is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

20. Abbey Brewing Company

8.7
1115-1117 16th St, Miami Beach, FL
Brewery · Flamingo-Lummus · 78 tips and reviews
Lincoln Road Mall is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

21. Lincoln Road Mall

9.0
Lincoln Rd (btwn West & Washington Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Shopping Mall · City Center · 333 tips and reviews

22. Blue Beer Garden

7337 Harding Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Beer Garden · Normandy Shores · 67 tips and reviews
South Pointe Park is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

23. South Pointe Park

9.5
1 Ocean Dr (South Pointe Dr), Miami Beach, FL
Park · South Point · 131 tips and reviews
The Broken Shaker is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

24. The Broken Shaker

9.4
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Cocktail Bar · Ocean Front · 239 tips and reviews
Taste Bakery Cafe is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

25. Taste Bakery Cafe

7.6
900 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL
Bakery · Flamingo-Lummus · 47 tips and reviews
Fratelli La Bufala is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

26. Fratelli La Bufala

8.3
437 Washington Ave (5th Street), Miami Beach, FL
Pizzeria · South Point · 202 tips and reviews
La Sandwicherie is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

27. La Sandwicherie

9.2
229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL
Sandwich Spot · City Center · 385 tips and reviews
Barceloneta is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

28. Barceloneta

8.2
1400 20th St, Miami Beach, FL
Spanish Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
The Forge is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

29. The Forge

7.9
432 W 41st St, Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews
Purdy Lounge is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

30. Purdy Lounge

1811 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Bar · 75 tips and reviews
Lost Weekend is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

31. Lost Weekend

8.0
218 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL
Dive Bar · City Center · 39 tips and reviews

32. La Camaronera

8.6
1952 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Little Havana · 82 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: Best of Miami 2013- Best Restaurant Upgrade: La Camaronera. Now complete with waiter and menus, the food is still the same but the service has gotten an upgrade.Try their Pan Con Minuta. Read more.

Club Deuce is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

33. Club Deuce

8.2
222 14th St, Miami Beach, FL
Dive Bar · Flamingo-Lummus · 62 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: No trip to SoBe without a trip to a club and especially one with a delicious sandwich shop across the street. Both open till all hours of the night, take em for a night on the town.

Puerto Sagua Restaurant is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

34. Puerto Sagua Restaurant

8.8
700 Collins Ave (at 7th St), Miami Beach, FL
Cuban Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 375 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: This late night spot attracts the locals and the tourists, who probably would not be able to get deep friend greasy quality cuban food in Miami Beach.

Electric Pickle is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

35. Electric Pickle

2826 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Bar · Wynwood Arts District · 40 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: The self-proclaimed "liquor fueled love machine" continues to bestow the Miami electronic dance music scene with underground techno and house in a 3,500-square-foot, two-room-plus sanctum.

Kill Your Idol is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

36. Kill Your Idol

8.1
222 Espanola Way (btwn Washington & Collins), Miami Beach, FL
Bar · City Center · 59 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: KYI is what happened when "pop culture and the milky Moloko bar from Clockwork Orange got together one night, got drunk on vodka, and fornicated on a pristine marble slab to create a 'love child.'

Bardot is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

37. Bardot

3456 N Miami Ave (34th Terr), Miami, FL
Lounge · Wynwood-Edgewater · 56 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: Well drinks start at $9, but try the specialty cocktails for $12. There's the "honey mule," a mix of Russian Standard vodka, ginger beer, honey syrup, and fresh-pressed ginger.

Joe's Take-Away is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

38. Joe's Take-Away

8.8
11 Washington Ave (At S Pointe Dr), Miami Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · South Point · 46 tips and reviews

Miami New TimesMiami New Times: At Joe's Takeaway, a fried half-chicken costs only $5.95. Still, value is not what makes Joe's Takeaway the champion. It's the steaming, juicy flesh enveloped by a crisp, well-seasoned breading.

Monty's Sunset is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

39. Monty's Sunset

8.0
300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · South Point · 162 tips and reviews
660 at The Angler's is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

40. 660 at The Angler's

660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · Flamingo-Lummus · 36 tips and reviews
Joe's Stone Crab is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

41. Joe's Stone Crab

9.1
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · South Point · 492 tips and reviews
The Bass is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

42. The Bass

8.5
2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Art Museum · City Center · 28 tips and reviews
Foxhole is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

43. Foxhole

7.5
1218 14th Ct, Miami Beach, FL
Lounge · Flamingo-Lummus · 40 tips and reviews
The Room is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

44. The Room

100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Bar · South Point · 38 tips and reviews
Love Hate is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

45. Love Hate

423 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Bar · South Point · 24 tips and reviews
Piola is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

46. Piola

1625 Alton Rd (Lincoln Road), Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · City Center · 50 tips and reviews
Prime One Twelve is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

47. Prime One Twelve

8.4
112 Ocean Dr (1st Street), Miami Beach, FL
Steakhouse · South Point · 233 tips and reviews
Smith & Wollensky is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

48. Smith & Wollensky

8.8
1 Washington Ave (at South Pointe Park Walk), Miami Beach, FL
Steakhouse · South Point · 227 tips and reviews
Clandestino Pub is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

49. Clandestino Pub

758 Washington Ave (8th Street), Miami, FL
Pub · 36 tips and reviews
Panther Coffee is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

50. Panther Coffee

8.8
1875 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Coffee Shop · 89 tips and reviews
Las Vacas Gordas is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

51. Las Vacas Gordas

5.9
933 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Argentinian Restaurant · Isle of Normandy Ocean Side · 71 tips and reviews
The Alibi is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

52. The Alibi

6.1
218 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL
Sports Bar · City Center · 23 tips and reviews
Pubbelly Noodle Bar is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

53. Pubbelly Noodle Bar

8.4
1418 20th St, Miami Beach, FL
American Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
Miami Beach Cinematheque is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

54. Miami Beach Cinematheque

8.6
1130 Washington Ave. (at Miami Beach Film Society (Historic Hall)), Miami Beach, FL
Indie Movie Theater · Flamingo-Lummus · 10 tips and reviews
CVI.CHE 105 is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

55. CVI.CHE 105

9.0
105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
Peruvian Restaurant · Miami Central Business District · 402 tips and reviews
The Federal Food Drink & Provisions is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

56. The Federal Food Drink & Provisions

5132 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Gastropub · Upper Eastside · 74 tips and reviews
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

57. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar

2550 NW 2nd Ave (NW 26th St), Miami, FL
American Restaurant · Wynwood-Edgewater · 217 tips and reviews
Wynwood Food Truck Meetup is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

58. Wynwood Food Truck Meetup

8.9
2210 NW 2nd Ave (NW 22 St), Miami, FL
Food Truck · Wynwood Arts District · 15 tips and reviews
SUGARCANE raw bar grill is one of Miami Beach (& Downtown/Midtown) Top Picks.

59. SUGARCANE raw bar grill

9.0
3252 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL
South American Restaurant · Midtown Miami · 353 tips and reviews