The 17 Best South Beach Restaurants

Mezze from Aviv | Michael Persico

South Beach is one of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods, famous for nightlife, beach chairs, and the chaos of Ocean Drive. Beyond the tourist traps and flashy pop-ups, the neighborhood still delivers some of Miami’s most fun, reliable, and downright delicious places to eat.

With a Michelin-starred tasting menu,  a family-owned reservation-recommended Italian spot, a late-night sandwich spot, some of the most interesting IYKYK late night options, and everything in between, there’s always a delicious meal to be found along the two-mile stretch from South Pointe Park to 23rd Street. Some are longtime favorites, others are fresh additions shaking things up, but these are the 17 spots worth knowing about before your next meal on South Beach.

New to the list: The Joyce, Las’ Lap, Prince Street Pizza, and Mary Lou’s. Restaurants are listed geographically, from south to north.