✦ Casual Dining · South Miami

Best Casual Dining Restaurants in South Miami

3 ranked casual dining restaurants in South Miami, Miami — with ratings, must-try dishes and live availability.

3 picks

These are the 3 best South Miami restaurants for a casual meal, ranked. Meli South Miami is the pick if you want the surest thing — 4.8 stars across 2,927 reviews. Most of this list stays under $40 a head. If you only order one thing, make it the frozen yogurt at Meli South Miami. None of these take online reservations — they are walk-in or phone-only, so go early.

South Miami covers a lot of ground for its size — Dessert, American and Bakery are all well represented across the 3 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.5 stars.

Meli South Miami

Meli South Miami

Dessert  ·  South Miami  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.8

Dessert in South Miami — 4.8 across 2,927 diner reviews

Must-try: Frozen Yogurt, Toppings Bar

📍 6601 S Red Rd, South Miami, FL 33146

Deli Lane Cafe

Deli Lane Cafe

American  ·  South Miami  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

American in South Miami — 4.5 across 430 diner reviews

Must-try: French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Mimosas

📍 7230 SW 59th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143

Casa Bake

Casa Bake

Bakery/Cafe  ·  South Miami  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.1

Bakery/Cafe in South Miami — 4.1 across 650 diner reviews

Must-try: Croissants, Brioche, Milk Bread

📍 7165 SW 47th St, Miami, FL 33155

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best casual dining restaurant in South Miami?

Meli South Miami — 4.8 stars across 2,927 reviews, the highest on this list. Dessert in South Miami — 4.8 across 2,927 diner reviews.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

None of the 3 on this page take online bookings — they are walk-in or phone-only. Going early, or on a weeknight, is the reliable move.

What should I order?

The frozen yogurt at Meli South Miami, the french toast at Deli Lane Cafe and the croissants at Casa Bake. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.