Restaurants near El Portal

“The brisket was perfect and the mac n cheese was delish!”

“I had a fantastic experience last night! The service is top tier--Marco and the rest of the staff are kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. I had the best beef carpaccio ever--try it, they put a unique spin on the traditional dish--followed by the baby artichoke hearts and accompanied by an amazing Swiss Pinot Noir from Lucas Madonia. One of the best dinners I've had in a while and I'm frequently out. Highly recommend this quirky and cool restaurant!”

“Great food, excellent customer service.”

“Incredible experience at Café La Trova. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Libations were perfectly crafted and delicious. Our server, Isis, was amazing—warm, attentive, and made the evening feel extra special. The music and overall vibe were so fun and lively. Highly recommend!”

“Outstanding Spanish gastronomic experience! Every dish was delicious and unique. A little hidden gem in Miami”

“5 stars for Double Luck! Perfect spot for a milestone birthday 🎉

Came to Double Luck to celebrate my 40th birthday and it did not disappoint. Brandon gave us incredible service from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, great recommendations, and he made the night feel special. Thank you, Brandon!

We started with a few starters and every single one hit. The spicy noodles had the perfect kick with that garlic-chili depth I crave. The short rib was fall-apart tender, rich, and glazed beautifully. The duck was the star for me. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and the balance of savory and sweet was on point.

For dessert we did the rice pudding and the cake, and both were the perfect way to wrap up a celebration dinner. Comforting, not too sweet, and just indulgent enough.

Vibe was lively but still great for conversation. Portions were generous and the flavors were bold without being overwhelming.

Double Luck made turning 40 feel lucky indeed. We’ll be back.

P.S. Ask for Brandon if you go. He’ll take great care of you.”

“I always have such a great time here! Daniel and Adolfo are amazing bartenders — super friendly, attentive, and they always make you feel welcome. The drinks are great and the service is consistently excellent. Definitely one of my favorite spots and a place I always enjoy coming back to!”

“We had a great Spice dinner: great selection of menu items, everything tasted amazing.. service was outstanding, patio peaceful and romantic.. just wished to had gone with a bottle of wine, the wines by the glass tasted like they stayed in the open bottle for a while.. otherwise, excellent dinner, in every way.”

“Awesome to see Vietnamese food elevated in a concept like this. The scallop crudo and beef tartare were fantastic. All the Viet herbs used were super satisfying. Service was great for how busy it was.”

“Delicious and high-quality Argentinian beef burgers! Lisandro was super informative and attentive. He gave us a good amount of information over the menu and some of their award-“winning burgers plus more. Check them out!”

“buenísimo todo, excelente.”

“Great pasta, great wine, amazing vibe!!”

“Awful. Rude staff, poor service, overpriced and pretty sure they discriminate racially. Nice views and design does not make up for it.”

“This place is awesome and serves legit Japanese food! The sushi was so fresh, it reminded me of the sushi place I've been to in Japan. I do wish they offered free hot Matcha like they do in Japan. Either way, their food was awesome and service was quick at the time we went. I was only able to take 📸 of the Matcha Ube dessert, but the sushi was so phenomenal we couldn't resist but to just dig in as soon as it was served! Kampai to more legit Asian restaurants in Miami!”

“I give him a five star review the food is excellent The Waitresses is very much on time and the waiter was excellent in the food is delicious I recommend this place very much”

“My first time was tonight… I’m going to be honest, GREAT pizza. I am a pizza snob. It was my first job as a kid and I spent 10 years doing it. Total home run! Can’t wait to come back!”

“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”

“Every aspect was above expectations. The food was unique, delicious, elegant and a masterpiece in every bite. You could feel the love behind it all. The wine pairing was fantastic, it was real, we could taste the science of flavors with every match. The service was so kind, friendly, elegant and professional but grounded and cool. Definitely will be back and invite others to visit. Thank you.”

“One of our favorite restaurants!”

“El mejor point q he ido en Miami. Todo espectacular 10 de 10”

“The Bayshore Club is a Miami classic to eat and enjoy a beautiful view and day.”

“Repeat customer! News Cafe has been our daily ritual while in South Beach. Francisco and the entire staff made our mornings so special!! Thank you! Till next time!!”

“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 ???”

“Love the fish Tacos”

“Love the vibe so much!! Drinks were great but the food was better than some restaurants. Only in Miami for a few days but I’ll remember Brothers Keeper and would come back. Service was awesome, ask for Easy bc he knows what to recommend and won’t steer you wrong.”

“I can’t believe anyone would leave this place a bad review.

I’ve been here a million times over the last ten years.

Tricolore salad is maybe the best salad in any restaurant in Florida.

The polenta dish is a total stunner.

Pasta pomodoro is a top 5 pomodoro of my life.

The mushroom pasta also life changing….

Service is always solid.

Cocktail program is very good plus they get drinks out pretty fast for an ambitious restaurant program.

Desserts very good.

New renovation-love it…..”

“Very attentive, great food and service, keep the good work.”

“Excellent cafe con leche. Fast and friendly service. The chicken and cilantro empanadas are a must try! Do not pass up this cute little shop.”