Cuban in South Beach — 4.8 across 2,763 diner reviews
Must-try: Cuban Coffee, Croquetas, Cuban Sandwich
📍 644 6th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The best restaurants in South Beach, Miami — 24 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.
24 picksSouth Beach has 24 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Las Olas Cafe leads it at 4.8 stars, with MILA close behind. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms, and the strongest showings are Pizza, Steak and Cuban. If you only order one thing, make it the cuban coffee at Las Olas Cafe. 9 of the 24 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.
South Beach covers a lot of ground for its size — Pizza, Steak and Cuban are all well represented across the 24 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.3 stars.
Cuban in South Beach — 4.8 across 2,763 diner reviews
Must-try: Cuban Coffee, Croquetas, Cuban Sandwich
📍 644 6th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Asian in South Beach — 4.8 across 2,272 diner reviews
Must-try: MediterrAsian Plates, Sushi
📍 800 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Italian in South Beach — 4.6 across 3,631 diner reviews
Must-try: Pappardelle Bolognese, Pinsas, Crispy Focaccia
📍 22 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Pizza in South Beach — 4.6 across 2,901 diner reviews
Must-try: Star-Shaped Pizza, Coffee Paolo
📍 1680 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Seafood in South Beach — 4.5 across 3,734 diner reviews
Must-try: Stone Crabs, Fried Chicken, Key Lime Pie
📍 11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Bakery in South Beach — 4.5 across 3,700 diner reviews
Must-try: Almond Croissant, Dulce De Leche Pastries
📍 1894 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cuban in South Beach — 4.5 across 1,298 diner reviews
Must-try: Mojitos, Ropa Vieja Empanadas, Vaca Frita
📍 405 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Pasta in South Beach — 4.5 across 1,277 diner reviews
Must-try: Simple Pastas, Polenta, Prime Rib
📍 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Vegetarian in South Beach — 4.4 across 3,385 diner reviews
Must-try: Acai Bowls, Lentil Bowls, Vegan Tacos
📍 737 5th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Steak in South Beach — 4.4 across 3,235 diner reviews
Must-try: Steak, Martini
📍 426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cafe in South Beach — 4.4 across 2,120 diner reviews
Must-try: Espresso Tonic with Mango Syrup, French Toast
📍 2216 Park Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Middle Eastern in South Beach — 4.4 across 305 diner reviews
Must-try: Hummus, Salatim, Grilled Dishes
📍 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Spanish in South Beach — 4.3 across 3,160 diner reviews
Must-try: Pan Con Tomate, Gambas Al Ajillo, Paella
📍 512 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Middle Eastern in South Beach — 4.3 across 2,700 diner reviews
Must-try: Hummus, Tamarind-Glazed Cauliflower, Shakshuka
📍 864 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Pizza in South Beach — 4.3 across 803 diner reviews
Must-try: Thin-Crust Pizza, Pasta Specials
📍 1930 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Mediterranean in South Beach — 4.2 across 3,854 diner reviews
Must-try: Meze Platter, Lamb Chops, Baklava
📍 423 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sushi in South Beach — 4.2 across 2,321 diner reviews
Must-try: Sashimi, Fatty Tuna Rolls, Fried Chicken
📍 336 21st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Pizza in South Beach — 4.2 across 2,285 diner reviews
Must-try: Red Or White Base Pizza, Hot Honey
📍 1433 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Bar in South Beach — 4.2 across 1,438 diner reviews
Must-try: Double Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Pina Colada
📍 237 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Asian in South Beach — 4.2 across 936 diner reviews
Must-try: Korean Fried Chicken, Duck Fried Rice, Pani Puri
📍 1209 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Steak in South Beach — 4.1 across 2,862 diner reviews
Must-try: Steak, Caviar, French Dip
📍 448 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sushi in South Beach — 4 across 399 diner reviews
Must-try: Sushi, Steak, Japanese Dishes
📍 550 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Bar in South Beach — 3.9 across 3,698 diner reviews
Must-try: Bottomless Mimosas, Drag Brunch
📍 1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Steak in South Beach — 3.9 across 2,659 diner reviews
Must-try: Steak, Martinis
📍 101 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Las Olas Cafe — 4.8 stars across 2,763 reviews, the highest on this list. Cuban in South Beach — 4.8 across 2,763 diner reviews.
9 of the 24 book online — MILA, Macchialina and Orilla Bar & Grill among them. The rest are walk-in or phone-only. Each card here shows live availability for tonight where the restaurant publishes it.
The cuban coffee at Las Olas Cafe, the mediterrasian plates at MILA and the pappardelle bolognese at Call Me Gaby. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.
Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 10 of the 24 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.