Miami Gardens Inn & Suites

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

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.

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

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

This Little River hot spot effortlessly blends a chic old-meets-new Florida look and feel, and it's always buzzing with an equally good-looking crowd. As for the food, think classic American steakhouse with added luxury and a few local nods (stone crab claws). Pasta and several main dishes with plenty of swagger are appealing but it would be a sin to skip the steak. Selections range from shareable cuts to those sized for individuals, and though flavorful enough on their own, sauces like pineapple hot sauce and a rich bone marrow vinaigrette are a nice surprise. Russet potatoes fried in chicken

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