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Israeli Chef Raz Shabtai has brought his take on Middle Eastern cuisine to Miami. Named for his grandmother, this is a place where snagging a seat at the chef's counter is a must. The menu is hyperlocal and rotates often, so don't be surprised when something runs out. Fear not, however, as the excellent staff will help you discover your new favorite. Some notable dishes include a show-stopping plate of beets in a pool of ajo blanco and topped with beetroot sorbet. The signature lamb kebab with smoked aubergine cream and tomato oil is pure comfort, as is chicken a la Tunis, juicy and flavorful

In a nod to the Little River neighborhood that it calls home, Ogawa translates to "small river." The setting is chicly arranged with warm-toned wood and bold artwork. Chef/co-owner Masayuki Komatsu and his team command a presence with an omakase that stuns with a series of enticing cooked dishes and a procession of focused and skillful nigiri.From hay-smoked Spanish mackerel to nanbanzuke featuring madai that’s been fried and marinated in a bracing vinegar sauce, the opening act is proof that this isn’t your typical sushi counter. Seafood imported from Japan is revealed in delightful pieces li

Blink and you'll miss this place, located in a spacious parade of shops in North Miami. There are no airs at this tiny space from Chef Anthony Verastegui. Sit at the counter of this simple raw bar and enjoy a warm welcome as he preps causas and ceviche. Expect a dozen or so dishes with no starters and no desserts. Each dish is freshly prepared with skill and knowledge while the flavors are clean and vibrant. A fine bowl of the tuna tataki rocoto, with its thick slices of cured red tuna, has a superb smoked flavor, and the Faroe salmon topped with a lovely cilantro salsa is outstanding.

Sandwiched between a laundromat and a medical center in a Buena Vista shopping center, the neon-pink exclamation mark that glows above the front door is impossible to miss. Surprising is certainly an apt descriptor for Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer’s destination. Servers say the food is Italian, but is it really? The staff is genuinely warm and seem to be having just as much fun as the chefs in this charming, forest-green nook that fills up as soon as the doors open.Start with crispy polenta with marinated eggplant, topped with ricotta salata and fresh basil. Then, move on to their h

You wouldn’t think to make reservations for a pizza place in Little River, but think again. The crowds can be relentless at this popular hangout, which feels rather like an underground party by way of concrete floors and dim lighting.Creative toppings like za’atar and Sichuan peppercorns sing on stunning, picture-perfect pies zealously charred in a wood-burning oven hiding behind the bar. We’re partial to the classic burrata and basil pie, which arrives puffy and pillowy thanks to the signature crust that's cold-fermented for 48 hours. An astute selection of starters (try the papaya with kumqu

Located within the elegantly restored landmark, now in league with the Four Seasons, The Surf Club is a prime location for Thomas Keller's first Florida venture. The restaurant boasts all of the style and elegance of a private, members-only hangout with a handsome vintage bar, plush banquettes and dim, amber-hued lighting. Don't rush—you'll want to soak up all of its Art Deco glamour.Sharp-suited servers exude a certain effortless professionalism—not unlike the impressive Continental cooking. Perfectly seared crab cake with spicy mayonnaise and a thinly sliced coleslaw is at once familiar and

Miami has joined the ranks of Paris and Tokyo with its own on-brand and elegant L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon. The Design District setting bears all the beloved hallmarks with a counter and open kitchen plus rosewood walls and leather chairs.Two tasting menus and an à la carte are available, with Robuchon's classics remaining. The bread basket is a lovely opener, arriving in advance of such thrilling bites as seared scallops in a vibrant cilantro broth with coconut foam and a piece of crispy calamari. Lamb topped with eggplant caponata and served in fairytale eggplant cups is executed perfectly,