1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Million Dollar Views
The crowning jewel atop the Herzog & de Meuron parking garage at the western edge of Lincoln Mall, Juvia Restaurant offers some of the most breathtaking views of South Beach. Owned and operated by St. Barth’s power couple Jonas & Alexandra Millan, the restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining spaces that comprise more than 10,000 square feet of the edgy architectural landmark including lush vertical gardens, walls of glass and plenty of room to mix and mingle. Stop in for a drink and a photo opportunity or sample the creative efforts of the kitchen where Chefs Laurent Cantineaux and Sunny Oh blend South American flavors, Asian influences and classical French techniques.

Start your evening with a variety of seafood crudos like Tuna Poke, Hamachi Espuma or Mixed Ceviche or discover the day’s freshest selections from the raw bar served with a choice of house made sauces. Order a number of appetizers to share with friend over drinks or indulge in Pan Seared Duck Magret, Colorado Lamb Chops or tender grilled Sea Scallops served with wild mushrooms and crispy garlic chips. Be certain to save room for Executive Pastry Chef Gregory Gourreau’s tempting desserts which taste even sweeter when you feel like you’re sitting on top of the world!

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Seaside Chic
The Ritz Carlton South Beach sits at the intersection of Lincoln Road Mall and the sea offering guests an ideal location for a South Beach getaway. The hotel offers a serene oceanfront escape and easy access to the heart of the action. While hotel restaurants can often feel stuffy and traditional, Bistro One works hard to dispel that notion with indoor and al fresco seating, a dazzling Sunday brunch buffet and friendly outgoing servers. The hotel’s Di Lido Beach Club is popular for afternoon beachside service and Bistro One opens up to the spacious pool deck for all day dining.

Executive Chef Anthony Le Pape updates classic American fare with fresh local produce and an obvious respect for the essential flavors of quality ingredients. The kitchen and waitstaff work seamlessly to provide guests with a lively atmosphere by day and a romantic interlude in the evening when the dining room’s sparkling accents and superb art collection serve as the perfect backdrop for dinner for two. Locals favor the champagne soaked Sunday brunch buffet which features fresh seafood, shrimp and oysters as well as sushi, a vodka and caviar bar, a carving station and an awesome variety of desserts.

600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: South Beach Sizzle
A popular chain of Asian fusion eateries, the SushiSamba experience takes you from Japan to Brazil to Peru and back while you shop, dine and play on Lincoln Road Mall. Thousands of Japanese once traveled to South America to work in agriculture and that combined heritage informs the menu at SushiSamba. With a shared love of fresh seafood, bright spices and artful presentations the intersection of ceviche and sashimi is truly remarkable. Enjoy a small plate tapas meal, a few light bites with a tropical cocktail or a full dinner that starts with miso soup and ends with grilled steaks, a whole crispy snapper or churros and hot chocolate.

Originally opened in New York City, the unique combination of traditional dishes and innovative fare has inspired five locations throughout the country. The South Beach branch is popular for midday snacks for busy shoppers and late night parties with signature drinks and cosplay costumes. If you like Japanese Manga and Anime, stop by Tuesdays around midnight to meet some of the trickiest trendsetters in town. Sunday brunch is a sweet and savory compilation of fresh baked pastry, arepas and eggs, churrasco steak with garlicky chimichurri and raw bar selections spiked with cilantro, habanero peppers and tangy lemongrass.

700 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: People Watching Paradise
Sidewalk dining on Lincoln Road is a many splendored thing. With such an interesting variety of shops and an equally enchanting cast of characters wandering around the promenade throughout the day, finding a ringside seat at a good restaurant to watch the world go by can be the highlight of the meal. Nexxt Cafe achieves a loyal following by offering huge portions of American diner style comfort food, lobster dinner specials and artfully prepared pastries overlooking busy Euclid Circle at the heart of the Mall.

Popular for brunch and easy meals with kids, Nexxt has been compared to Cheesecake Factory for it’s impressive variety of overstuffed plates and appealing traditional offerings like pizza, burgers and towering piles of fries. A few tables inside the restaurant offer a cool respite on steamy South Beach days, but the majority of seats line the sidewalks on the mall under the shade of large market umbrellas. Frequently crowded, the overtaxed waitstaff do all they can to expedite service, but it is tough to sort out who wants a quick meal and who has landed for an afternoon respite of drinks and people watching. Smart diners should probably let their waiter know if time is of the essence. Otherwise, sit back, relax and enjoy.

915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Casual elegance
Executive Chef Sean Brasel crafts a unique fusion of steak, seafood and sizzling atmosphere to make his Meat Market restaurant one of the most desired destinations on Lincoln Road Mall. South Beach has so many expensive steakhouses it is tough to distinguish one from another. The management team behind Meat Market incorporates a Crudo Bar that serves the freshest seafood, an old fashioned cocktail bar with dedicated mixologists, and offers guests a choice of the sleek dining lounge or sidewalk tables to see and be seen.

Fine dining on South Beach requires a delicate balance of sophistication and casual elegance. To appeal to an international clientele, restaurants must maintain a sense of style, use high quality ingredients and create an atmosphere that is welcoming to locals and tourists. Meat Market achieves this difficult task with friendly service, a menu that includes local produce, Kobe beef, prime steaks, American buffalo and then pairs the upscale entrees with goofy gouda tater tots that are simply out of this world. Perhaps the chef’s willingness to punctuate his menu with fun and familiar accents makes the overall dining experience such a genuine pleasure.

1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: La Dolce Vita
Italian food at it’s best is simple, rustic and redolent of garlic and good olive oil. Perhaps the highest compliment an Italian chef can receive is to be compared to someone’s fond memories of family cooking. While Quattro Gastronomia Italiana offers elegant dining service and more casual sidewalk seating, the chefs still capture that home made essence that makes an Italian meal feel like the warm embrace of something longed for and familiar. The restaurant is sleek and sparkling with double-height ceilings, a towering wine bar and impeccable service.

Founded in 2006, Quattro brings authentic northern Italian cuisine to South Beach by deftly fusing fresh local ingredients with the best imported products from Italy’s fertile agricultural Piedmont region. Famous for fine wines, tender beef, and the arborio rice used in risotto, regional Italian cooking reaches bold new heights at this popular Lincoln Road restaurant. Northern Italian cuisine is lighter, brighter and celebrates the freshness of the ingredients rather than covering them with heavy tomato sauces that are more popular in the south. Fresh burrata cheese, tender veal and house-made pastas start the meal which might include scallops of chicken, veal or beef tenderloin with fresh herbs, imported cheese and fresh seasonal vegetables. Be sure to save room for the airy chestnut mousse or zabaglione for dessert.

1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: See and Be Seen
Since 1997, United Kingdom import Balans Cafe has enjoyed a special significance for locals and visitors who gather under the shaded sidewalk tables to enjoy a delicious variety of satisfying dishes served from early morning until well past midnight. Early risers can enjoy a traditional “English Fry” breakfast, a spicy egg burrito with chorizo sausage, berry-topped pancakes or a perfect eggs benedict. As the day wears on, the menu shifts to light bites to pair with a cocktail, summer-fresh salads and pastas or a plate of curry and a steak. The kitchen may start with it’s roots in England, but local influences are a welcome addition to the menu.

House signature cocktails make this Lincoln Road bistro a popular spot at happy hour when pineapple spiked mojitos, electric lemonade and pear martinis share space on the bar with Pimm’s Cup, Guinness Stout and Newcastle Brown Ale. Guests can enjoy two-for-one pricing from 4pm – 7pm weekdays though competition for a table in the afternoon can be daunting. The unique mix of continental cuisine, friendly service and a thoughtfully presented wine and cocktail menu makes for a successful venture in a town with very aggressive competition. Balans offers something for everyone and serves it with a charming English accent.

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Sidewalk Showstopper
The coffee bar that launched a thousand South Beach stories got it’s start on the west end of Lincoln Mall where exhausted shoppers and gorgeous locals meet and mingle all day long. Ten years later, Segafredo is the most sought after meeting spot for theater-goers, movie dates, ladies who lunch and models between go-sees. The layout is a rather deliberately haphazard mix of sofas, tables and easy chairs spread around a mosaic fountain in the center of the busy mall. By the time you have shopped, walked and people-watched your way from Collins Avenue to the far end of the action, this European style cafe is like a welcoming oasis of coffee, cocktails and interesting snacks.

Enjoy pizzas, bruschetta, seasonal salads and sandwiches in the company of tuckered out toddlers and pampered pets. Segafredo has a full liquor bar, an artful variety of signature tropical cocktails and champagne drinks to relax and revive you after a long work out at the shops. Service is friendly and familiar and the expectation that you might linger a while keeps the pace as unhurried as an afternoon in Rome. For a quick pick me up or an afternoon of la dolce vita, Segafredo is the coffee bar you’ll wish you had back home.

1600 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach
Vibe: Down Home Goodness
A Lincoln Road-adjacent eatery, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar attracts a who’s who of area foodies and visiting celebrities longing for a genuine taste of America’s heartland. With homespun recipes like flaky biscuits and fried green tomatoes on the menu, this is not a spot for diet-conscious diners! Layer those biscuits with tender fried chicken and a dash of pepper jelly for an awesome appetizer or hold out for a full platter of chicken and bourbon maple waffles as an entree worth sharing with a table filled with friends.

The bar is stocked with a well curated variety of bourbons that can be mixed into house signature cocktails like “The Porkchop,” a fruity “Watermelon Sling,” and a classic “Old Fashioned” with bacon infused Buffalo Trace. A popular spot for solo diners, the Yardbird bar may well be one of the friendliest spots on South Beach. Open seven days a week and overwhelmingly popular for weekend brunch, reservations are strongly suggested so you’re not stuck cooling your heels while platters of southern-fried goodness slip slowly by!

The restaurant’s owner, Nicola Siervo of KNR Hospitality Group notes, “After 10 years, business remains solid on Lincoln Road so we decided to renew the lease. We are excited to continue serving fine Italian cuisine on one of the most important streets in Miami to our loyal and cherished customers.” Quattro accommodates 160 guests, with seating for 80 inside a luxurious modern dining room and another 80 guests on an outside patio that overlooks Miami’s Lincoln Road Mall. Distinctly Italian accents of cognac leather and a glittering custom-designed mirrored bar with towering wine refrigerators were fashioned by Studio A Design.

Quattro General Manager Roberto Sanso draws a parallel between Chef Bellofiore’s hometown of Venice and Miami Beach; popular travel destinations surrounded by water and known for an abundance of fresh fish. The chef’s newest dishes include Polipo del Mediterraneo con Farro Legumi Pomodorini – grilled Mediterranean octopus with farro, cherry tomatoes and a lemon dressing; Insalate di Mare – a chilled shrimp, squid, bay scallops, and octopus salad; and the perfect-for-sharing Fritto Misto di Mare – a variety of fried fresh seafood. Many of the restaurant’s most popular menu items are still available in addition to the chef’s Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – handmade gnocchi with buffala mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce and basil and Paccheri con Polpo Pomodorini E Olive Taggiasca – paccheri pasta with Mediterranean octopus, taggiasca olives, and cherry tomatoes.

A hand-selected all-Italian wine list comes from owner/vintner Nicola Schon of Colle Manora Vineyard in the countryside of the Monferrato. The restaurant currently serves lunch and dinner including a popular $25 two-course lunch served weekdays.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana 1014 Lincoln Road, South Beach 305.531.4833
Open Sunday – Thursday noon – 11pm, Friday & Saturday until 11:45pm

“We’re excited to expand our presence in South Florida with our new location on Lincoln Road,” said Sugar Factory founder Charissa Davidovici, a former school teacher turned Couture Candy Queen. The restaurant’s first South Florida location on Ocean Drive provides a sweet oasis after a day at the beach. The Lincoln Road cafe features mouth-watering milkshakes like the Carmel Sugar Daddy topped with lollipops and a full slice of New York style cheesecake drizzled with caramel and whipped cream. Executive Pastry Chef David Rodriguez uses less sugar in the cake topper so the flavor of the ice cream shines through. His Tie Dye Milkshake has colorful ice cream swirls, two poufs of cotton candy and crunchy candy necklaces draped over the glass.

Newly added to the menu, Chef Keith Levesque’s unique variety of freshly grilled burgers served on brioche buns. Try “The Farmer,” a burger topped with a soft fried egg, french fries, onion jam and crispy bacon. “The Big Cheesy” is an Angus beef patty napped in creamy mac and cheese with smoked bacon and a tangy barbeque sauce. “The Slappy Sloppy” brings all the long-remembered flavors of that childhood classic Sloppy Joe back to the table. If an overstuffed burger doesn’t satisfy your cravings, order a Bacon Cheeseburger Milkshake; a chocolate frosted mug speckled with pretzels and M&Ms sporting a crown of crisp bacon and a tiny cheddar slider perched on top!

The Sugar Factory is located at 647 Lincoln Road Mall on the Euclid Circle. 305.674.6670
Serving Sunday through Thursday 11am-Midnight and Friday & Saturday until 1am.

The focal point of the dining room is a massive island of gleaming beer taps circled all the way around with comfortable bar seating. Food and drink service is available at the bar and at large high top tables lining the front of the restaurant with great views of all the high definition TVs. The back of the house feels cooler and more intimate with cozy booths and plenty of table space. As evening approaches, a shaded patio facing a quiet patch of Lenox Avenue comes alive with alfresco diners surrounded by their happy kids and leashed dogs.

Menu highlights include a variety of bar-friendly snacks like flavored fries and dips plus crispy flatbreads and tacos. Lunch specials offered from 11am-5pm feature a choice of half-sandwiches or pizzas to pair with soup or salad for under $10. The kitchen prepares vegetarian options, a meatless gardein patty to substitute on any entree as well as a number of dishes for gluten-free diets. Entrees range from sandwiches and large salads to steaks and seafood. Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm and also Sunday through Wednesday from 10pm -1am, the happy hour menu boasts off-price cocktails, half-priced beer and an ample selection of popular appetizers, pizzas and sliders at half off.

Yard House 1681 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach 305.535.5660 (just north of Lincoln Road Mall).

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
The Ritz Carlton South Beach sits at the intersection of Lincoln Road Mall and the sea offering guests an ideal location for a South Beach getaway.

The hotel offers a serene oceanfront escape and easy access to the heart of the action. While hotel restaurants can often feel stuffy and traditional, Bistro One works hard to dispel that notion with indoor and al fresco seating, a dazzling Sunday brunch buffet and friendly outgoing servers. The hotel’s Di Lido Beach Club is popular for afternoon beachside service and Bistro One opens up to the spacious pool deck for all day dining.

Executive Chef Anthony Le Pape updates classic American fare with fresh local produce and an obvious respect for the essential flavors of quality ingredients. The kitchen and waitstaff work seamlessly to provide guests with a lively atmosphere by day and a romantic interlude in the evening when the dining room’s sparkling accents and superb art collection serve as the perfect backdrop for dinner for two. Locals favor the champagne soaked Sunday brunch buffet which features fresh seafood, shrimp and oysters as well as sushi, a vodka and caviar bar, a carving station and an awesome variety of desserts.

600 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
A popular chain of Asian fusion eateries, the SushiSamba experience takes you from Japan to Brazil to Peru and back while you shop, dine and play on Lincoln Road Mall. Thousands of Japanese once traveled to South America to work in agriculture and that combined heritage informs the menu at SushiSamba.

With a shared love of fresh seafood, bright spices and artful presentations the intersection of ceviche and sashimi is truly remarkable. Enjoy a small plate tapas meal, a few light bites with a tropical cocktail or a full dinner that starts with miso soup and ends with grilled steaks, a whole crispy snapper or churros and hot chocolate.

Originally opened in New York City, the unique combination of traditional dishes and innovative fare has inspired five locations throughout the country. The South Beach branch is popular for midday snacks for busy shoppers and late night parties with signature drinks and cosplay costumes. If you like Japanese Manga and Anime, stop by Tuesdays around midnight to meet some of the trickiest trendsetters in town. Sunday brunch is a sweet and savory compilation of fresh baked pastry, arepas and eggs, churrasco steak with garlicky chimichurri and raw bar selections spiked with cilantro, habanero peppers and tangy lemongrass. SushiSamba gives Asian fusion cuisine a unique South Beach beat!

700 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Sidewalk dining on Lincoln Road is a many splendored thing. With such an interesting variety of shops and an equally enchanting cast of characters wandering around the promenade throughout the day, finding a ringside seat at a good restaurant to watch the world go by can be the highlight of the meal.

Nexxt Cafe achieves a loyal following by offering huge portions of American diner style comfort food and artfully prepared pastries overlooking busy Euclid Circle at the heart of the Mall.

Popular for brunch and easy meals with kids, Nexxt has been compared to Cheesecake Factory for it’s impressive variety of overstuffed plates and appealing traditional offerings like pizza, burgers and towering piles of fries. A few tables inside the restaurant offer a cool respite on steamy South Beach days, but the majority of seats line the sidewalks on the mall under the shade of large market umbrellas. Frequently crowded, the overtaxed waitstaff do all they can to expedite service, but it is tough to sort out who wants a quick meal and who has landed for an afternoon respite of drinks and people watching. Smart diners should probably let their waiter know if time is of the essence. Otherwise, sit back, relax and enjoy.

915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Executive Chef Sean Brasel crafts a unique fusion of steak, seafood and sizzling atmosphere to make his Meat Market restaurant one of the most desired destinations on Lincoln Road Mall.

South Beach has so many expensive steakhouses it is tough to distinguish one from another. The management team behind Meat Market incorporates a Crudo Bar that serves the freshest seafood, an old fashioned cocktail bar with dedicated mixologists, and offers guests a choice of the sleek dining lounge or sidewalk tables to see and be seen.

Fine dining on South Beach requires a delicate balance of sophistication and casual elegance. To appeal to an international clientele, restaurants must maintain a sense of style, use high quality ingredients and create an atmosphere that is welcoming to locals and tourists. Meat Market achieves this difficult task with friendly service, a menu that includes local produce, Kobe beef, prime steaks, American buffalo and then pairs the upscale entrees with goofy gouda tater tots that are simply out of this world. Perhaps the chef’s willingness to punctuate his menu with fun and familiar accents makes the overall dining experience such a genuine pleasure.

1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Italian food at it’s best is simple, rustic and redolent of garlic and good olive oil. Perhaps the highest compliment an Italian chef can receive is to be compared to someone’s fond memories of family cooking.

While Quattro Gastronomia Italiana offers elegant dining service and more casual sidewalk seating, the chefs still capture that home made essence that makes an Italian meal feel like the warm embrace of something longed for and familiar. The restaurant is sleek and sparkling with double-height ceilings, a towering wine bar and impeccable service.

Founded in 2006, Quattro  brings authentic northern Italian cuisine to South Beach by deftly fusing fresh local ingredients with the best imported products from Italy’s fertile agricultural Piedmont region. Famous for fine wines, tender beef, and the arborio rice used in risotto, regional Italian cooking reaches bold new heights at this popular Lincoln Road restaurant. Northern Italian cuisine is lighter, brighter and celebrates the freshness of the ingredients rather than covering them with heavy tomato sauces that are more popular in the south. Fresh burrata cheese, tender veal and house-made pastas start the meal which might include scallops of chicken, veal or beef tenderloin with fresh herbs, imported cheese and fresh seasonal vegetables. Be sure to save room for the airy chestnut mousse or zabaglione for dessert.

1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Since 1997, United Kingdom import Balans Cafe has enjoyed a special significance for locals and visitors who gather under the shaded sidewalk tables to enjoy a delicious variety of satisfying dishes served from early morning until well past midnight.

Early risers can enjoy a traditional “English Fry” breakfast, a spicy egg burrito with chorizo sausage, berry-topped pancakes or a perfect eggs benedict. As the day wears on, the menu shifts to light bites to pair with a cocktail, summer-fresh salads and pastas or a plate of curry and a steak. The kitchen may start with it’s roots in England, but the local influences are a welcome addition to the menu.

House signature cocktails make the Lincoln Road bistro a popular spot at happy hour when pineapple spiked mojitos, electric lemonade and pear martinis share space on the bar with Pimm’s Cup, Guinness Stout and Newcastle Brown Ale.  Guests can enjoy two-for-one pricing from 4-7pm weekdays though competition for a table in the afternoon can be daunting. New locations on Brickell Avenue and the Biscayne Corridor confirm that the unique mix of continental cuisine, friendly service and a thoughtfully presented wine and cocktail menu makes for a successful venture in a town with very aggressive competition. Balans offers something for everyone and serves it with a charming English accent.

1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
The coffee bar that launched a thousand South Beach stories got it’s start on the west end of Lincoln Mall where exhausted shoppers and gorgeous locals meet and mingle all day long.

Ten years later, Segafredo is the most sought after meeting spot for theater-goers, movie dates, ladies who lunch and models between go-sees on South Beach. The layout is a rather deliberately haphazard mix of sofas, tables and easy chairs spread around a mosaic fountain in the center of the busy mall. By the time you have shopped, walked and people-watched your way from Collins Avenue to the far end of the action, this European style cafe is like a welcoming oasis of coffee, cocktails and interesting snacks.

Enjoy pizzas, bruschetta, seasonal salads and sandwiches in the company of tuckered out toddlers and pampered pets. Segafredo has a full liquor bar, an artful variety of signature tropical cocktails and champagne drinks to relax and revive you after a long work out at the shops. Service is friendly and familiar and the expectation that you might linger a while keeps the pace as unhurried as an afternoon in Rome. For a quick pick me up or an afternoon of la dolce vita, Segafredo is the coffee bar you’ll wish you had back home.

Standby for more top Lincoln Road restaurants coming soon!

Service tends to drag a little, but what could be more pleasant than luxuriating on Lincoln Road with a Kirin Beer or a chilled plum wine while you wait?

Try the Yellowtail Sashimi Seviche with ginger, garlic and soy, or a tiradito such as Tuna with lemon and fuji apple vinaigrette. Also from the sushi bar adventurous diners can try the Japanese delicacy, Sawagani, a small, bite-sized river crab flown in live from Japan, flash fried, shell and all. Oysters, clams and other raw bar specialties will also be available. Complementing the sushi bar is the samba kitchen, which offers a hybrid of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese dishes.

Appetizers such as Beef Tenderloin Tataki Salad, with daikon, carrot, habanero-tobiko and ponzu, as well as Tuna Cana, seared yellowfin marinated in sugarcane juice and soy sauce with tatsoi, palmito and fresh orange, range from $7 – $14.  Entrees ranging from $17 – $39 include Crispy Whole Red Snapper served with coconut rice, spicy red curry sauce and wakame and Moqueca Mista, a stew of bacalhau, shrimp, octopus and pitu in coconut milk, served with chimichurri rice.

A natural fit for the area’s international diners and night-life aficionados, SushiSamba Dromo brings innovative food and a lively ambiance to Miami Beach.

Choose a panini or piadine or for something even lighter, the menu offers a range of salads and carpaccio. South Beach’s late-nighters coming home from a movie stop by for tiramisu, an espresso shakerato or to share a bottle of wine.

But it’s the sexy outdoor setting that sets Segafredo apart. With a perfect selection of house music and a full bar, Segafredo is a casual establishment where one can dine and drink to some of the best people-watching on the Beach.

Nexxt proprietor Bo Onur showed vision and courage when he opened his bustling 130-table European-style sidewalk cafe at the intersection of Euclid Avenue, opposite Euclid Circle, where Roller-bladers and skateboarders seem almost as commonplace as pedestrians. At Nexxt Cafe, a retro coffee shop ambience meets cool postmodern architecture in a sleek, savvy monument to people-watching and leisurely discourse. And the passersby here are not just any people — we’re talking models, media moguls and movie stars.

When it comes to food, Nexxt Cafe offers a vast array of reasonably-priced choices in a menu that reads like a magazine. Asian-influenced dishes co-mingle happily with hefty salads, fresh seafood and good old American favorites including scrumptious sandwiches. But no matter what you eat, save room for one of the delectable fresh French pastries Nexxt concocts daily.

Doraku offers a menu that has something for everyone whether they enjoy sushi or not. A well-rounded menu also provides wide selection for those who frequent Doraku on a regular basis.

The most ordinary piece of sushi (Nigiri) and rolls taste fresher than most at Doraku. Superb attention to detail (not too much rice and more ingredients) and a dedication to creating unusually delicious specialty rolls with seasonal fish, shell fish and local ingredients including avocado and mango are Doraku’s high points. The California rolls are made with real crab, unlike most other sushi restaurants.

Executive Chef Anthony Le Pape’s dinner menu includes some of his classic French favorites alongside plenty of lighter dishes inspired by Florida’s ample produce. Start with cheesy French Onion Soup or a bright Spinach Salad topped with roast mission figs, apples and crunchy pecans. Feast on an 18 ounce “Creekstone Farm” Bone-In Ribeye or the more delicate Pan Seared Scallops with sweet potato mash. Sunday brunch service is still one of the most popular meals served at the Ritz-Carlton with an abundantly laden buffet presentation plus traditional favorites from the raw bar, creamy shrimp and grits and Miami-inspired Cuban Eggs Benedict topped with 18-hour smoked pork shoulder.

Dine indoors or alfresco overlooking the pool terrace and the sea or stop in for an afternoon cocktail or Sunday brunch fueled with bottomless mimosas. When visiting South Beach, dining at the Ritz-Carlton is always a memorable experience.

Bistro One LR at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

Shrubbed and contemporary, Balans is Lincoln Road’s most prestigious patio spot for watching Miami’s real people. The evenings find Balans packed to the rafters with those in search of an interesting light meal, a bottle of wine and interesting, light conversation. The exotically concocted salads are a favorite here, but their mile-high lobster club sandwich beats all the items on the menu combined. Balans is proof that simple, high-end food and a youthful environment don’t have to mean exorbitant prices.

1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 534-9191
Price: $$
Attire: Casual

Working in concert, the global influences of this diverse culinary team make Juvia’s menu a clever blend of Asian flavors and French techniques inspired by the bountiful produce of sunny South Florida. Start with an ample selection of fresh seafood prepared sushi style or marinated in tangy ceviches, tiraditos and crudos. A sparkling raw bar offers seasonal oysters, crab and lobster paired with a variety of sauces and mignonettes including creamy garlic aji, wasabi cocktail sauce and caramelized onion soy. Popular entrees like Chilean sea bass and aji panka coated lamb chops are served just off the grill in portions perfect for a romantic dinner for two. On starry nights, a unique retractable roof makes alfresco dining possible year round.

Name:	Juvia
Rating:	/ 4.0 stars based on 443 reviews across the Web
Address:	1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:	(305) 763-8272
Cuisine:	Pan Asian
Price:	$$$
Attire:	Casual Chic
Payment:	Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations:	Yes
Parking:	Adjacent parking gagage
Chef:	Sunny Oh and Laurent Cantineaux
Website:	www.juviamiami.com
Hours:	Mo-We 12:00pm-3pm, 6pm-12am, Th-Sa 12:00pm-3pm, 6pm-1am, Su 12:00pm-3pm, 6pm-12am

The restaurant offers a well-edited wine list that’s heavy on Argentinean labels but also features a small selection of California varietals and Italian sparklers. Stop in weeknights from 4-7pm to take advantage of popular 50% off Happy Hour pricing on appetizers plus specialty cocktails, beer and wine by the glass. If it seems like the entire patio is filled with great-looking Argentinians who all seem to know one another – you’re in the right place.

Name:	Baires Grill
Rating:	/ 4.2 stars based on 389 reviews across the Web
Address:	1116 Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:	(305) 538-1116
Cuisine:	Steakhouse
Price:	$$$
Attire:	Casual
Payment:	Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations:	Yes
Parking:	On-street parking
Chef:	Nicholas Cabrera
Website:	www.bairesgrill.com

Start out at the bar where the house mixologist crafts old familiar cocktails plus inventive new tastes flavored with local tropical fruit. If you’re in the neighborhood on a Friday, join knowing locals who gather for Happy Hour from 5-8pm with half-priced drinks and discounted raw bar favorites. Sophisticated and sexy, Meat Market makes a great impression for foodies, first dates and well-heeled diners.

Name:	Meat Market
Rating:	/ 4.5 stars based on 644 reviews across the Web
Address:	915 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:	(305) 532-0088
Cuisine:	Steakhouse
Price:	$$$
Attire:	Casual
Payment:	Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Reservations:	Yes
Parking:	Parking lots north & south
Chef:	Sean Brasel
Website:	www.meatmarketmiami.com
Hours:	Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am, Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm – 1 am, Sunday: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am

MTV Latino corporate offices are within earshot of the place. The original Yuca in Coral Gables celebrated a trend of “Young Urban Cuban Americans,” hence the name moving into the forefront of upscale entrepreneurialism and politics in this city fifteen years ago.

Lincoln Road’s Yuca is a sign of the changing times, as the Latin entertainment industry takes its place as a major economic force internationally. High powered execs and proud Latin American transplants have made Yuca their corporate dining room, the most important place to see and be seen, and one of the hottest spots for local live salsa.

Insider tip: Friday & Sunday nights at 8.15pm, the girls of SalsaMia.com welcome visitors to Yuca’s second floor lounge to spend a friendly hour or two learning the basic steps of Salsa Dancing. Come alone or bring a partner; there are plenty of people ready to share their enthusiasm for the music and rhythm of Latin America. Enjoy drinks and appetizers prepared by the Yuca chefs while meeting fun new people at this truly international gathering. After the class, guests are welcome to stay and dance the night away (Fridays ’til 2am, Sundays ’til midnight).

Smoked salmon crostini with warm Brie is flawlessly salty, creamy, delicate and crispy. Cured beef carpaccio is ruby red beneath a salad of Parmesan, fresh oranges and arugula. This Lincoln Road stand-by is perpetually packed for lunch, dinner and beyond. Insomniacs rejoice. Spris’ doors stay open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.