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! 👏😂“

“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!!!“

“El salmón está delicioso!!“

“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.“

“Delicious food, a shock to the taste buds“

“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“