Can't miss eats in Miami?

[FlaChief58]

I'm heading out to Miami in a few weeks. Anyone know of any good places I can't miss? the mrs is allergic to antifreeze, so that's off the menu. Thanks

[Just Passin' By]

I haven't been there in a few years, since I moved back north (Damn it!), but if you'll tell me what type of food you're interested in, and what parts of the Miami area won't be too far a drive, I can probably still give you a few suggestions.

[FlaChief58]

we are pretty adventurous eaters, so will try just about anything once. We're going to be in the Miami Beach area. Thanks for the info

[Pepe Silvia]

The dolphin steak is really good.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

we are pretty adventurous eaters, so will try just about anything once. We're going to be in the Miami Beach area. Thanks for the info

Well, for chinese, you can start here:

http://www.tropicalchinesemiami.com/

but it's not on the beach.


There's always the famous

http://www.joesstonecrab.com/index.html

I haven't been down to Calle Ocho in years, so I'm not really able to tell you what the best latin places currently are. Latin American Cafe used to be solid, but I've heard that things may have changed.

If you like Japanese hibachi places, there's a Benihana nearby.

http://www.benihana.com/locations/miamibeach-fl-mb/

Here's one that used to be a solid seafood choice:

http://www.garciabrothersseafood.com/

[cosmo20002]

Bag of dicks.

[Big Poppa Payne]

CJ's Crab Shack on Miami Beach is the spot. Food is amazing and the owner is a really cool guy, he always gives us cigars every time I've eaten there. It's around 6th or 7th and Ocean Drive.

Then go down to the Shore Club after dinner and spend $42 on a Vodka and Red Bull. South Beach prices are cheap.

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Well, for chinese, you can start here:

http://www.tropicalchinesemiami.com/

but it's not on the beach.


There's always the famous

http://www.joesstonecrab.com/index.html

I haven't been down to Calle Ocho in years, so I'm not really able to tell you what the best latin places currently are. Latin American Cafe used to be solid, but I've heard that things may have changed.

If you like Japanese hibachi places, there's a Benihana nearby.

http://www.benihana.com/locations/miamibeach-fl-mb/

Here's one that used to be a solid seafood choice:

http://www.garciabrothersseafood.com/

[-King-]

Vagina

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Ok, I'm missing the comedy, damn it. Share with the class!

[Bugeater]

Eat shit and die.

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Ok, I'm missing the comedy, damn it. Share with the class!

Sorry. Just thought dropping a Benihana in the middle of a bunch of local "can't miss eats" was pretty funny. A step above "there's a great little place called Applebees".

Kudos for being the one of the only people to actually attempt to help the OP, though.

[Just Passin' By]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Sorry. Just thought dropping a Benihana in the middle of a bunch of local "can't miss eats" was pretty funny. A step above "there's a great little place called Applebees".

Kudos for being the one of the only people to actually attempt to help the OP, though.

No problem, and your point is a good one. I mentioned Benihana because the Japanese Hibachi restaurants were really in a state of flux the last time I was down there, and I don't know if the one I used to go to is even still around.

As for more restaurants:

The Forge has been around for a long time, and will be happy to take a lot of your money away from you if you're looking for that kind of place. I always had other preferences, but it's an old reliable for the city:

http://theforge.com/

I'd love to try Naoe, but I don't think that's what the O.P. is looking for.

Siam Palace is a fair priced Thai restaurant that was always a good meal.

El Mago de las Fritas for Cuban sandwiches and the like

Flanigans is a popular sports bar with several locations


Here's a list of a few buffet spots. I haven't visited all of them, so I can't really tell you which would be the best alternatives, but you can do some research if you care enough to check into them:

http://miami.cbslocal.com/top-lists/...fets-in-miami/




P.S. Knowing this crowd, there's no way in hell I'm putting any BBQ joints down. You're on your own for that.

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by PackerinMo

The dolphin steak is really good.

with a side of bald eagle eggs.

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

we are pretty adventurous eaters, so will try just about anything once. We're going to be in the Miami Beach area. Thanks for the info

I'll ask my son. He is living there interning with the Marlins this season.
Second year in their system he was with Jupiter last season. That is a great town if you got time to make it up that way, it's right next to West, Palm Beach.

Update:Try Atrio. It's a restaurant/hotel. Great food, superb view.