50 Best American Restaurants near Opa Locka

“⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁!💬 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺“

“⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁!💬 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺“

“I was working at a construction jobsite paving a parking lot and my boss brought food from here once. Every since I tried it, I've gone back every single day. I never get tired of the food here. El Rapido is run by two people and they absolutely slay every single plate they make.
As a son of Cuban parents, I get white rice, black beans, chicken breast with onions, and plátano maduro. I've never been a person that likes onions but almighty God himself must've instilled the gift of cooking into the man that makes this food cause holy hell I even eat the onions. I'm gonna miss this place when my jobsite is eventually completed, but who knows maybe I'll make the drive up here from Hialeah just to try the food.
Absolutely, 100% PLEASE give these fine people's food a try. If you're Cuban, this will remind you of home. If you're not Cuban and want to try Cuban food, THIS is the place you need to hit up. $10 a plate and you get a lot of food.
These two are the kindest couple I've ever seen run a restaurant. It's like that mom and pop shop type vibe you see in a movie like In the Heights. I just met these people but if anything were to happen to them I'm pretty sure I'd hurt someone.“

“We always come to News Café for breakfast — it’s the only spot on Ocean Drive that still feels authentic.
The staff is always friendly, the vibe is super chill, and the food never disappoints. Whether you’re into something healthy or classic American breakfast, you’ll find it here.
With its great location and iconic history, this place is a true Miami must-visit.“

“This place is a gem! The grilled ponzu salmon was cooked perfectly, it was flavorful without overpowering the sauce. I also tried the serrano ham croquettes, and wow, they were crispy with a delicate, salty bite. It’s a place I’ll surely return to“

“Excellent food!!! Specifically nachos with guacamole is delicious!!! We also love Ceviche with big corns“

“Their is not enough words to explain on how good this restaurant is from start to finish. Left feeling like I had dined and tasted the best food I have eaten. Being a fellow chef and restaurant owner all I can say is wow! The Hamachi should be a regular item. Hands down best dish and beautifully composed! Outstanding !“

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

“Friendly, comfortable and cozy this is another Blue Collar gem. I came for the happy hour 5-6:30 and had three items and a amber ale draft. Now that that’s done; I’m coming back for the regular menu. Clams casino, oysters on the half shell and seared scallops were absolutely the bomb! Try it!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Birdcage Café is a hidden gem in Miami, and it’s all thanks to the incredible duo, Rocio and Rodrigo. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel like family. Their warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care created an atmosphere that was both welcoming and unforgettable.

Rocio has a gift for hospitality—her energy lights up the café and she makes every guest feel special. Rodrigo’s passion shines through in every dish and drink; the flavors are thoughtful, balanced, and absolutely delicious. You can tell they pour their hearts into everything, from the beautiful presentation to the little personal touches that make the experience extraordinary.

What stood out most is how much love and pride they take in what they do. It’s rare to find a place where the food, service, and ambiance all come together so perfectly, but Rocio and Rodrigo have created exactly that. The Birdcage Café isn’t just a café—it’s an experience you’ll want to relive again and again.

If you’re in Miami and want to feel at home while enjoying food and drinks that will truly impress you, this is the spot. Rocio and Rodrigo are simply the best—thank you both for making our visit unforgettable!!!“

“The food is delicious here, I loved it, I highly recommend it, my family and friends were very satisfied with the food, we will surely return.“

“Rolando's awesome, honestly. Super friendly and hooked us up with some great spot recommendations. The only thing was the drinks cost me like $200 for four drinks and some late night snacks, which was kind of crazy. But overall, it was a good vibe since it was my first stop in Miami.“

“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 ???“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Must-Visit at Miami Airport!

Had a long layover at the Miami Airport and decided to stop by Corona Beach House and wow, what a great choice! We ordered the chorizo queso and chicken sandwiches, and both were incredible. The chorizo queso, in particular, was hands-down the best I’ve ever had in my life… so good that we actually ordered another one to go and packed it in our backpack for the flight!

A huge shout-out to Joanna, our amazing server, who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She even checked on our flight time to ensure we wouldn’t miss our connection. Her kindness and attention to detail truly made our experience exceptional.

If you ever find yourself traveling through Miami International Airport, Corona Beach House is an absolute must-stop. They even have an express area designed to accommodate travelers on the go. Don’t miss it — and be sure to ask for Joanna!“

“This little gem was the perfect spot for a nice brunch! The nutella waffle didn't disappoint!“

“The crab claws are delicious!“

“Delicious food, a shock to the taste buds“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I love BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse very much and the people here are very nice and I will come back again very soon.“

“That chicken sandwich the mother clucker was sooooooo big I’m telling you premium chicken breast so big you have to eat half of the chicken breast on the side I had a toro toro chicken sandwich but this one is amazing oh and that burger the burger is amazing food is top tier“

“Went for dinner and the food tasted amazing! We had the pleasure of being served by Nicole and she was great. Definitely recommend!“

“This isn’t a restaurant but an experience!! Stewart was phenomenal. This was me and my husband’s first time at the restaurant and he was explained the menu perfectly and gave us great suggestions on what to order. We will absolutely be back soon! Thank you Stewart!“

“We had a truly excellent experience at Smith x Webster yesterday. Every staff person we encountered went above and beyond their job to make last night memorable. My family and I were visiting from Indiana and we're celebrating our mom's bday, they were able to accommodate us and made us feel special. 2 of us have seafood allergies and they made sure we were safe. The food was scrumptious. Every dish was stellar. We will be back“

“The food was fresh and delicious! Excellent customer service!“

“I enjoyed the service there, food came out quick as well.“

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

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

“Went on a Monday morning, the employees were all warm and greeted us kindly. Jodi was our server and recommended some great options. She was quick but never rushed us. Very New York (: amazing food and good space to have a good breakfast with your loved one. Must try the granola French toast and brisket and eggs.“

“Excellent food, with super friendly staff and service. Try it for yourself, you will not regret it.!!“

“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!“

“In love with this place!! I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the excellent quality of the food, its exquisite flavor. The service of the establishment and the hospitality of its staff is invaluable since it harmonizes with the beauty of the place, it is a clean place located in an excellent area that allows you to relax while enjoying a wonderful view on the terrace!“

“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 food & drinks!!& Portions are huge! Love the live entertainment! Speak easy lounge is amazing!! Love the ambiance! Highly recommend. We will be back! Referring our family & friends! Stop by you will not be disappointed!!“

“I had such an amazing experience at Mango’s in Miami! Our server Veronica was absolutely wonderful — she had such a great personality, super friendly, and made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was phenomenal. Veronica really went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend stopping by and asking for her if you can — she made our night unforgettable!“

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

“It was a good experience very clean and the furniture is actually cozy. Great place to hang with friends, they have a 99 cents per wing on Wednesdays. I recommend the lemon pepper flavor and it came out quick. The drinks are somewhat on the sweeter side but the prices are good. Although the atmosphere there is really cold so bring a sweater. Overall good experience!“

“We had a waitress Shawn that was a delight! She was so professional and informative about the menu. She is such an asset to this restaurant! This was our second time because the first time we did not get to try the fried chicken! We loved the food! Ceasar salad and yucca fries are a must! Loved the fried chicken!“

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

“We had the absolute best experience here. We stopped in after departing our cruise, and were greeted with good vibes, good food and great drinks. Between Pamela and Camila we were well taken care of, not to mention they have one of the best hookahs I’ve had. I will be back and I’m telling you don’t miss out on this gem!“

“Been addicted to Bolay, since the 1st time tried them a couple of months ago. Always fresh, fast and sometimes super sweet and thoughtful (see picture). Small touch like that will brighten anyone’s day! Thanks guys! 🥰“

“Boia De is very special. Bold flavor with a delicate execution. The staff are humbly proud of their accomplishments and the Michelin Star is well deserved. The smoked muscles were delicious you need them. Steak tar-tar you must have. The gnocchi will change your life and the lamb could alter they ways of man & possibly change the world. No liquor needed here. Creative mixology with sake & Pilsner will make you happy. Desert a must… buy 2. Or 3.. Love from Mary & Peter“

“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.“

“Stopped in for a light breakfast and some coffee on June 17, 2025. Had a great server by the name of Richie S. He was prompt, polite and professional. The three p's that denotes a great employee. He was also patience and properly groomed, those are rare qualities in today's society. This made my dining experience exceptional, and I have always enjoyed stopping at Denny's when traveling. It also made my day, thanks to Richie and the entire staff of Denny's at 3600 Biscayne Blvd in Miami, Florida.“

“Food was good, environment was clean. My server laniyah was absolutely amazing and super nice“

“We had dinner as part of our weekend away. Happened to be on the night of a FIFA club World Cup match between LAF and a club from Tunisia! So fun watching the fans celebrate. In addition despite the crowd service was great and food and drinks very good.“

“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“

“We made Social our breakfast location each morning. Sara P., our waitress, was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is delicious and the prices very reasonable!“