Comfort Food Restaurants near Bay Harbor Islands, FL

“I used to come to this place for the most delicious coffee in the whole area. Now they keep updating their menu with healthy, tasty and beautiful items making it a perfect lunch place as well!
Everyone who works there is so sweet and kind, makes me feel like home every time I visit. Definitely recommend!

Parking: Easy to find street parking“

“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.“

“Good food and good service.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PANI Bistro Aventura – Where My Taste Buds Threw a Party 🎉🍽️

So, I walked into PANI Bistro Aventura thinking, “Okay, let’s see what you got.” Little did I know I was about to embark on a full-on flavor rollercoaster — and I’m not the type who rides those willingly. 🎢😳

First off, the vibe? Cozy but fancy enough to make me question if I should’ve worn a tux… or at least put on real pants. (Spoiler: I didn’t. I’m a rebel.) 🕺👖

Then came the food. Ohhh, the food. I ordered the [insert delicious dish here — feel free to customize], and when it arrived, my fork basically did a happy dance before I even took a bite. 💃🍴

One bite in, and my brain sent an emergency alert to my heart: “This is officially the best thing you’ve tasted all year.” 🚨❤️

The service was so friendly, I half-expected them to tuck me in with a bedtime story. Instead, they kept refilling my water and bringing the freshest bread like it was their life mission. Bread, you’ve got a fan here. 🍞🙌

By dessert time, I was practically ready to propose to the chef. No joke — I asked for the recipe, but apparently, it’s “top secret” or “sacred culinary magic.” Fine, I’ll settle for just coming back ASAP. 🍰✨

Final thoughts: If you want to impress your taste buds and confuse your stomach with happiness, PANI Bistro Aventura is the place. Five stars and a standing ovation from my belly. Bravo! 👏😂“

“Delicious food, a shock to the taste buds“

“El salmón está delicioso!!“

“Holy cow this place is amazing!!! Shakes? Indulgent. Fries? Perfect. Beer? Ideal. And the grilled cheese? The best I've had. Short rib, bacon & blue cheese, a Mac n cheese sandwich, and a build your own. So yummy. The right amount of melt and crispy buttery toast. And the service is fabulous. Star, who waited on us, was delightful, helpful, and friendly. We would definitely come here again and will always recommend it to friends. What a treat!!! Thank you!!!“

“I do not care for Mexican tamales, so I was hesitant, but the #1 Cuban tamale with chicarrón and avocado and lime was one of the best things I have ever eaten. We also LOVED the corn and pork soup! Such flavor! The name of this place is not a lie.

Parking: Just a few spots but you can also find street parking.“

“This is a true gem, you can tell by not just the great taste of interior design but the will not to spare in it. I personally love the work of Eduardo Suárez, the guy behind the forever missed “Tigre” restaurant.

This investment of energy and creativity gives you a lot of information about what the true intention of developing a restaurant is, which is more than just a place to sit and eat, it’s an atmosphere and all the senses must be stimulated, to be present. The food and service were great, and I know this place is more into breakfast and brunch, but at night is a special treat too.“

“Empanadas peruana y variados sabores“

“Highly recommended when you want to take advantage of a beautiful day. Mike was hands down the most attentive and kind bartender.“

“While visiting Miami Beach, I went to Jules Kitchen (Tiki Fish and Burgers) bar in the Circa 39 Hotel. The food and service were AMAZING. Loved the vibe. It was so good, I asked to speak to the cook to let him know just how good the food was. 😍“

“The Chicken Parm Mac & Cheese was amazing. I will be back for more. If you’re in Miami, you must obtain this cuisine.“

“The flavor … oh the flavor. Their cuisine is prestige! We had the Jones n’ Hot Chicken sandwich which was so full of flavor with a kick of just right amount of spice; the jalapeño fries were the bomb and last but definitely not least the sweet potato biscuit is to die for! These biscuits melt in your mouth. So good, I had to bring some back to Houston with me. I highly recommend Chick N’ Jones you won’t be disappointed.“

“This Sunday brunch at the JW Turnberry was outstanding. A beautiful oasis in the midst of Miami. Great selection of foods, endless mimosas or Aperol spritzes, and outstanding service by Johanna made for a great experience. Truly an amazing value. Will definitely return.“

“Disclaimer: I am not the audience for ordering food and picking it up from a box without interacting with human beings. I'm not there yet. So although I'd heard of Soulfly, I wasn't particularly interested in visiting. Nevertheless, was celebrating my mom's birthday and the birthday girl wanted to come here after our wine tasting next door.

I'm glad the experience was not as impersonal as I anticipated. Partly because I just didn't feel like sticking to the script but also I couldn't get that doggone pickup situation together. LOL I had so many issues with the code to retrieve my order, it was seriously comical. I did observe others come in, put in the code, get the food and go though.

You do have to order on the kiosk but I was able to ask the manager if I could order it like this or that, which he happily made note of for my particular order. There was a little wait for having ordered onsite - things would have felt quicker had I ordered online from offsite then stopped in to pickup when notified the order was ready. I had the wings and cajun rice. Now what surprised me was that chicken! Ok, Soulfly! Very nicely seasoned, good crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. I was impressed considering my expectations. It reminded me of those good chinese takeout chicken wings. Nice surprise. The cajun rice was just okay for me.

The challenges to me coming back are that the price is just high for what you get. I understand there is a cost for "convenience" so it is what it is. However adding $6.54 to the order when I had to do the work to place it then pick it up is.... I don't and won't mind continuing to do things the old school way to pay a more reasonable price for fried chicken in other nearby neighborhoods. Also, no "convenient" parking. I feel like this spot is more geared towards people strolling on the street or for food delivery drivers who will be on a moped only.

Overall for the chicken and helpfulness of the onsite staff, I give it a 3.5, not just a 3.“

“Great food and a fantastic atmosphere. I had the pleasure of meeting Pierre, the owner — truly a down-to-earth guy. Enjoyed some drinks at the bar while listening to great music. The food was delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommend.“