50 Best American Restaurants near Bay Harbor Islands

“Delicious lunch Daily $10 special“

“I called about making a large reservation for 11 people and had a few special requests. The team (specifically Rosie) was so helpful and attentive. The experience was beyond comparison and not only would I go back, but I recommend this place for large groups or groups with special needs.“

“Buratta ✅
Lobster tail ✅
Mocktail ✅
Culturally Significant ✅
Service ✅ (thank you Paula!)

The inside of the restaurant is stunning.

Planning a trip back to try the Bread Pudding Waffle!“

“Truly remarkable. We enjoyed the 9-course tasting menu with the wine pairing and waygu enhancement, putting dinner at $375pp including tax and tip. Worth every penny. Our primary server, Gabriela, was fantastic although several other staff members delivered our dishes, including both managers and a member of the chef’s team. I enjoyed the variance as it allows one to meet several members of the staff. Of the nine wines there was one I didn’t care for so, when asked how I liked it and said, “not so much” it was immediately replaced with a choice between two fine wines. It’s in these moments you understand the staff are true professionals providing the best dining experience possible. Gabriela, or Gaby as she prefers to be called, is a true professional The only marks against is the dress code. One gentleman at the bar was in a T-shirt and a baseball cap. Later two gentleman sat at a high top near the door, both in baseball caps. Also, the bartender was wearing a tank-top with the back cutout, something one would expect at a beach bar. The stark contrast between she and the very smartly dressed manager, Jonathan Smith, in a suit and tie, was noticeable. I’m old school dining with my 94 year old father who is really old school so my critique of attire when we’re only here for dinner may seem displaced. My apologies. For anyone looking for a remarkable dining experience in Miami Beach I highly recommend Stubborn Seed. You will leave full and an experience you’ll remember forever“

“Everything about this restaurant was great the food ,the place is clean , the staff was very nice specifically Veronica. she was awesome , cordial and very professional ,I highly recomend this place, I am definitely going back and again ???“

“Friendly service, great place for a date“

“Muy buena atención, los desayunos son muy ricos, variados y abundantes. El servicio de Tina es excelente. Aguante Boca!!!“

“great food, good drinks, and good people. Amazing musicians for entertainment. This place is a whole vibe. check it out.“

“We had Chavely C. as a waitess, she was excellent, we can’t say enough greatness about her !“

“Haven’t been in while, but we can’t wait to go back. 😊“

“Came for Father's day. They ran out of oxtail and oysters. But our server Jeremy was as TOP TIER! He was patient, kind and efficient. He made the experience delightful. Only thing was it was so hot outside the files wanted to come in too! Still had a great time and my dad walked away full and happy 😊“

“Me atendió Paula, excelente atención, atenta y servicial, hermoso lugar. Sin dudas volveré...“

“Nico our server was great! We were looking for brunch and he whipped out the breakfast menu! It was exactly what we wanted! The food was delicious! The photo opps were beautiful with the flowers decor and background. Also the vibes were great w music and fans to keep us comfortable while we ate. Also Nico’s service was 10/10! He was attentive and so sweet! It was just what me and my husband were looking for for our Miami brunch experience!“

“Jamie was amazing with our party“

“Lovely atmosphere. Great food and drinks. The strawberry daiquiri with their homemade syrup was terrific. Vee, our waitress, was really cool, kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. Love that we were able to watch the FIFA game outside and that they stopped the music and turned up the volume when the game started. Will definitely come here again.“

“Really good service by Biannel & Yurisan! Definitely coming back! Great and service and food all around :)“

“Had a wonderful time! Every single team member were very welcoming and friendly. Entertaining dinner show and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be here. Ask for Marta as your server- she’s very sweet and has worked here for 22 years. Vera- was so entertaining and a great performer! Loved her energy and awesome dance moves. A must to come experience the positive energy in Miami South Beach!“

“I had heard about this hot restaurant from New York that I must try, but was reticent to do so because Carbone was the name of a character from Goodfellas that Robert Deniro's Jimmy Conway whacked when tying up loose ends after the Lufthansa job! Poor sap was hanging frozen in a meat locker. I'm glad I put that imagery aside because this place was amazing! Platitudes like wonderful ambience, fine service, flavorful food, great family style dining, are all applicable but just don't capture the full spirit of the evening. From the pickled cauliflower, to the signature spicy rigatoni ala vodka (which pairs nicely with their pinot noir offering Presqu'ile), to the Caesar salad (you must have those croutons!), and their delicious Italian petit-fours, everything burst with flavor and was resplendent of the authenticity of old Venice. And since you will be spending more than a few pennies here, one must luxuriate in the mid century environs replete with Murano glass chandeliers while being serenaded with a sound track of Italian crooners like Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra in the full bela canta tradition. If you have a special occasion, Carbones Miami Beach will make for a memorable evening.“

“Awesome food !! Great staff and great vibe ! 5 star“

“LOVE! Walter is an amazing server and the staff as a whole is super into it. Watching FSU V Miami and couldn’t imagine a better vibe“

“One of our favorite restaurants!“

“The hostess Lexi was the best she made sure me and my guest had a great time I will definitely be back. From the food the music drink and great service im overall happy with my experience“

“Juan Manuel was phenomenal today when I was having breakfast,very detail,eye contact and He performed an extraordinary guest service,Well recommend it.Thank you,Juan for your exceptional service.👍“

“No birthday desert for 80th birthday! Very surprising as other restaurant do something!“

“Excellent experience. The food service and ambiance were all top notch. We also appreciated the manager (George) assisting us with our selections and experience.“

“Great place to have a diner in Miami Beach. Loved the ambiance, lots of options on the menu for eating. They served fast, the food was good. The have one of the best mojitos I've ever tried. My server Camila Rios was a swetie. Would definitely recommend.“

“I'm giving 5 stars because... Brandon! He was so nice a so much fun! We experienced this place on a night of FIFA game. Of course everyone was super excited it'd about that, sorry to say that wasn't our jam. However we had a drink and enjoyed everyone's excitement for a little while and of course, Brandon! What a cutie! His presence and energy made it an enjoyable experience. Thanks, Brandon! I know it's been a few weeks already but I had to make this review.“

“Firsy things first, This restaurant is now called Celias. We were looking for Biscayne Tavern and walked right past it twice lol. Went inside the hotel and they let us know we were in the right spot and that the name had changed. The food was very tasty and served hot. The Mahi Mahi sandwich was seasoned perfectly and the cilantro sauce was delicious. We had a few drinks that were also delicious. Overall its a nice place, decorated beautifully with tropical colors and accents.“

“Had breakfast this morning. Food was excellent, cappuccino’s were perfect! Gabriella served us and did everything she could to make it enjoyable for us. So 10/10 rating!“

“Our server Bri was amazing and great at anticipating our needs as well as making me feel the absolute best on my special day . The chef Gustavo Zulu and sous chef is brilliant and it was a joy to see the kitchen work so cohesive under his lead . This was better than I thought it would be the food is filling great portions . We got the lust and it is worth every dollar . All in all amazing experience in Miami thanks to the chef and Bri“

“I had a great experience at this restaurant thanks to Jodi. She was very kind, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect during my visit. Her friendly attitude and excellent customer service really stood out. It’s not common to find someone so dedicated and professional. I will definitely come back, and I hope to be served by Jodi again. Highly recommended!“

“WOW!!!

This place is an absolute gem.

We shared several dishes and every single one was better than the last. The cigars, arayes, challah schnitzel sandwich, shawarma on laffa, and the knafeh were all phenomenal.

As Israelis, we know Mediterranean food, and this was simply outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care.

The entire experience was amazing from start to finish.

I also want to give a special shout-out to Ryan, our server. Ryan was absolutely incredible. You can genuinely tell that he loves what he does and takes pride in where he works. Every recommendation he gave us was a perfect choice. He checked on us throughout the meal, always made sure our drinks were full, kept us smiling and laughing, and treated us with exceptional kindness and professionalism.

Ryan was a huge part of what made this experience so memorable. Employees like him are hard to find, and he deserves recognition for the outstanding job he does. He represents your restaurant in the best possible way.

Thank you for such a memorable evening. We will definitely be back and will be recommending Motek to everyone we know.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“The quality of food is high, for that I recommend it. The reason I wouldn’t go back is that the staff just did not care we were there at all. Still waiting for them to ask how everything is… we came through last year and had a totally different experience staff was super friendly and engaged even though the place was packed. We caught them at turnover and they couldn’t care less. We talked about hitting craft as a high point for our one night in Miami before cruising… and now we won’t bother going back to Bayside.“

“delicious!!! a must visit when in Miami Beach! the staff is super friendly as well. Shout out to the deli guy Estuardo for the recommendations the other day! we will be back for sure!“

“Excelente servicio y experiencia !! Michelle fue muy amable y cordial ! Amamos ir a Divieto Aventura ❤️“

“Great breakfast and atmosphere“

“amazing food and super good beer. friendly staff , great atmosphere!“

“Nice smiling faces! felt nice and welcome! Thank you“

“Ottimo cibo e cordialità, titolare top!!!“

“Dégustation d'un Excellent Burger , qualité des ingrédients, viande, bacon, œuf ....surtout la mayonnaise chimichurri qui donne un goût incroyable....Aussi nous avons commandé des Fabuleuse, frites aux Fromages, du véritable fromage fondu sur les frites, pas une sauce fromagère industriel.... Je vous conseille la Dégustation de Véritable BURGERS AMÉRICAIN 🇺🇲.... Un Français, Fan de la cuisine US ....“

“Firstly the food. This place has amazing service, ambiance, great location and events, perfect place to watch a game, but the food takes the crown. I have been several times and I am yet to find an item I have not liked. Not to mention the brunch is spectacular and the prices are unbeatable in brickell for the quality.“

“Had a great experience. Croissants were amazing and after we finished, our waitress came up to us and gave us 5 different pastries to take home for free!!!! Thank you.“

“Fantastic food and service. The seabass, and ribeye steak were prepared just right. For appetizers we had the pork and beef egg rolls, don't hestitate to order them! For dessert the freshly made doughnuts with Carmel and chocolate sauce were awesome.“

“The staff is wonderful! the food us 😋😋😋“

“uma delícia, atendimento personalizado. comidinha deliciosa. ambiente agradável.“

“I had a wonderful experience at The Drexel Miami. The atmosphere is beautiful, with a stylish design and a very welcoming vibe. The location is excellent, perfect for enjoying Miami Beach and being close to many attractions. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided great service throughout the visit. It is a charming place with a unique ambiance that makes the experience even more special. I would definitely recommend it and would love to return!“

“Every dish was prepared to perfection and full of flavor, and the service was outstanding.“

“Excellent food and service.The quality of the food and ingredients is appreciated. Our waiter Sebastian was the perfect complement to the excellence“

“One of the best places to eat in Miami.“