Ariete in Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s best restaurants. And the diverse, creative menu is always exciting.

Uchi is an upscale restaurant in Wynwood with a huge menu full of excellent Japanese dishes.

Chayhana Oasis is an Uzbek spot in North Miami that also serves Russian, Armenian, and Georgian classics.

King Palace Chinese BBQ is a North Miami spot with great roast meats and perfect for large groups.

The Surf Club is an upscale fine-dining spot in Surfside. It’s very expensive, but it delivers a pretty unforgettable dinner.

El Novillo is an upscale Nicaraguan spot in Sweetwater that serves steak and hard-to-find classics.

Azabu is an upscale South of Fifth sushi restaurant. It’s not cheap, but the sushi is great.

Cote is an excellent Korean steakhouse in the Design District where dinner feels like a performance.

Mr. OmaKase is an excellent omakase in Downtown that’s not too formal, but incredibly delicious.

Hiyakawa is an upscale Japanese restaurant in Wynwood. It has some really beautiful architecture and very good sushi too.

Doral’s La Esquina Del Lechon is one of the best places for lechon asado in Miami.

Molina’s Ranch is a formal Cuban restaurant in Hialeah. Order the arroz moro and croquetas.

The Bazaar is an upscale restaurant that serves dishes that look like science experiments. Luckily, it tastes good too.

Sushi By Bou is a six-seat omakase inside the old Versace Mansion in South Beach. It’s definitely a special occasion spot.

Joe’s Stone Crab is a seafood restaurant in South Beach that’s over 100-years-old. It’s famous for long waits and stone crabs.

Fireman Derek’s is a small bakery in Wynwood that serves pretty over-the-top cakes and pies. They’re great if you really love dessert.