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25 Classic Restaurants In Miami
Eating in Miami just wouldn't be the same without these classic restaurants.
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Versailles
Little Havana’s Versailles is the most famous Cuban restaurant on the planet, but there are better Cuban restaurants in Miami.
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La Carreta
La Carreta is Versailles’ less famous sister restaurant—but the food is actually much better here.
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Islas Canarias Restaurant
Islas Canarias has the best croquetas in town, and the most Miami drive-thru too.
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Rio Cristal
This Westchester Cuban diner is known for one thing: the bistec rio cristal, which is covered in a massive pile of fries.
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Morro Castle
Morro castle is a Cuban restaurant in Hialeah known for their fritas and churros, but we love their vaca frita and elena ruz.
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Kush Wynwood
Kush is a Miami classic for a casual burger and a beer. It's also one of the best places to hide from Wynwood, while being inside of Wynwood.
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Donut Gallery Diner
Donut Gallery Diner is a Key Biscayne institution. The pancakes are fluffy and the service is friendly.
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Tony's Pizza
Tony’s Pizza is a pizzeria in Miami Gardens serving pizzas with heavy toppings and crispy crusts.
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Wagons West
Wagons West is a Western-themed diner in Pinecrest with delicious eggs benedict.
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Havana Harry's
Havana Harry's is a large Cuban-fusion restaurant in Coral Gables with delicious chicken vaca frita and gooey Cuban sandwiches.
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25 Classic Restaurants In Miami
Eating in Miami just wouldn't be the same without these spots.
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Pepito’s Plaza
Pepito’s Plaza is a casual, classic Venezuelan spot in Doral that makes hot dogs and pepitos drowned in delicious sauces.
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Sports Grill
Sports Grill is a classic South Miami spot that makes some of the very best wings in Miami.
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Titanic Brewery & Restaurant
Titanic is a classic Gables bar with good bar food, good beer, and live music on Saturdays.
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Fox's Lounge
Fox's Lounge is a dark South Miami bar with strong drinks, good food, and tons of nostalgia.
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Caffe Abbracci
Caffe Abbracci is a classic Italian restaurant in Coral Gables. The space is beautiful, the service is friendly, and they make a great veal parm. It's a classic for a reason.
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Miami's Best Pizza
Miami's Best Pizza is a pizza shop in Coral Gables that's been serving some of the cheesiest pies in Miami since the '70s.
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The Fish House
Fish House is a South Miami seafood restaurant with a huge menu and weekly live music.
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La Casita
La Casita is a classic Cuban spot on 8th Street that gets a few things very right.
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European Corner Panadería Venezolana
This South Miami Venezuelan spot sells cakes, guayanés cheese by the pound, and serves breakfast and lunch. Plus, they have hallacas for the holidays.
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Golden Rule Seafood
Golden Rule is a seafood market and restaurant in Palmetto Bay. It’s been around forever and has a great selection of fresh local fish.
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Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo is a Colombian restaurant in Westchester with a fun atmosphere and wildly colorful interior.
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Cafe Prima Pasta
Cafe Prima Pasta is a North Beach Italian spot that serves good food in a dim space.
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Greek Islands Taverna
Greek Islands Taverna is a classic spot in Fort Lauderdale serving some of South Florida’s best Greek food. They don’t take reservations and there’s usually a wait, so come early.