Special Occasions

Guide

It's not worth it anyway.

Ryan Pfeffer & Virginia Otazo

September 12, 2023

Review

Maty's is a Peruvian restaurant in Midtown with one of the most exciting, creative menus in all of Miami.

Virginia Otazo

August 4, 2023

Review

Tâm Tâm is an incredible Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown with dinner party energy and the greatest bathrooms in all the land.

Ryan Pfeffer

July 18, 2023

Review

Takato is a solid Fort Lauderdale option if you’re looking for something upscale with a nice view of the beach from your table.

Ryan Pfeffer

May 19, 2023

Guide

These are the 9 best places to splurge on sushi omakase in Miami.

Ryan Pfeffer & Carlos C Olaechea

May 8, 2023

Review

Ariete in Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s best restaurants. And it’s perfect for a big, indulgent night out.

Ryan Pfeffer

April 28, 2023

Guide

Miami restaurants for when you have absolutely no intention of reaching for your wallet.

Ryan Pfeffer

April 27, 2023

Review

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

Ryan Pfeffer

March 19, 2023

Review

Macchialina is our favorite Italian restaurant in Miami, and the best reason to eat in South Beach right now. Get the lasagna and sit outside if the weather is nice.

Ryan Pfeffer

February 24, 2023

Review

Klaw is an upscale Edgewater spot serving steak and seafood inside a gorgeous dining room with waterfront views. It's expensive—but one of the best special occasion restaurants in the city.

Ryan Pfeffer

October 25, 2022

Review

Evelyn’s is our favorite upscale option in Fort Lauderdale. The rooftop space has good food and a great ocean view.

Ryan Pfeffer

September 1, 2022

Review

Stubborn Seed is a fine dining restaurant in South Beach where the main attraction is creative, delicious food.

Ryan Pfeffer

August 22, 2022

Review

Lido is a very fancy and expensive restaurant in Surfside, but we like to come here just for drinks at their gorgeous champagne bar.

Ryan Pfeffer

August 22, 2022

Review

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

Carlos C Olaechea

August 22, 2022

Review

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

Carlos C Olaechea

August 22, 2022

Review

Sushi By Scratch is a fun (and tasty) sushi omakase in Coconut Grove. They're currently operating from the living room of a historic home.

Ryan Pfeffer

August 9, 2022

Review

Pascal's On Ponce is a French fine dining restaurant in Coral Gables that makes excellent soufflés and other French classics.

Carlos C Olaechea

June 21, 2022

Review

Hiden is a $300 per person omakase spot in the back of a taco place in Wynwood, and is home to one of the best special occasion meals in the city.

Ryan Pfeffer

June 16, 2022

Review

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

Ryan Pfeffer

May 26, 2022

Review

La Mar by Gaston Acurio in Brickell Key serves Peruvian food, including a variety of cebiches, and has a great view of the bay.

Carlos C Olaechea

March 24, 2022

Review

Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho is a huge Cuban restaurant with live music, great cocktails, and very good food.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 21, 2022

Review

Brickell’s Naoe is one of the most expensive—and unforgettable—omakase experiences in the city.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022

Review

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

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022

Review

Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District serves very solid Mediterranean food on a beautiful outdoor patio.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022

Review

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

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022