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.“

“Had an amazing late lunch at News Cafe. It was just the thing to start off my Miami trip! Had the Chicken Paillard which came in a very generous portion with roasted potatoes and an arugula salad and it was super tasty and fresh. Shout out to my server Paula who was friendly, attentive, and personable!“

“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“

“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!!!“

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

“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 ???“

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

“Had an amazing experience here, the atmosphere was amazing and the views were beautiful and to top it all off the service was great!! Our server was Cande and she made sure that we were taken care of, if you’re ever in the area and decide to eat here, definitely ask for her!!“

“Jamie was amazing with our party“

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

“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.“

“Amazing!! A+++ Look for this restaurant if you are in Terminal D in Miami airport. The food was fabulous! Really! Great Old Fashioned cocktail, half chicken with HOMEMADE!! mole + Caesar salad.... so good! and Giovany took great care of us and got us on our way to our connecting flight quickly“

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

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

“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.👍“

“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.“

“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 😊“

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

“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!“

“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! 🥰“

“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!“

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

“My wife and I chose Giselle Miami to celebrate our 5-year wedding anniversary on May 15th, and it completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the hostess warmly greeted us and escorted us upstairs. The rooftop atmosphere was stunning — beautiful Miami skyline views, a perfect breeze, open-air vibes, and a live DJ playing smooth house music that set the perfect mood.
We were incredibly fortunate to have Valentino and Jorge take care of us. From the very first greeting until the end of the night, they were absolutely outstanding. Their service went far beyond expectations — they were attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely invested in making our anniversary special. They guided us through the menu with excellent recommendations, checked on us constantly, and made sure every detail was perfect. Valentino and Jorge truly turned our evening into a memorable, unforgettable experience. Their exceptional care and attention to detail are the main reason we’ll be returning to Giselle on our next trip to Miami.
The food was fantastic as well. We enjoyed short rib skewers, wagyu dumplings, and salmon & caviar crispy rice to start. For mains, Valentino recommended the Flaming Lobster Thermidor and Skirt Steak — both were incredible. We also loved the truffle fries, broccolini, and pistachio baby carrots. My wife had the Porn Star Martini, I enjoyed the Mystic Jade and Timeless Old Fashioned, and we finished with the delicious Coming Up Roses and Giselle’s Pearls for dessert.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable rooftop dining experience in Miami, definitely make a reservation at Giselle and ask for Valentino and Jorge. They are the best!“

“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!“

“Muchas Felicidades al equipo de trabajo de éste agradable lugar!!! El ambiente, la elaboración y presentación de los alimentos, el servicio y la música fueron excepcionales!! Teniendo en cuenta, qué hoy, se celebra el Día de los Padres!! Les deseamos qué sigan cosechando éxitos y qué continúen haciendo felices a sus clientes, cómo hasta ahora!! Bendiciones!!“

“Beautiful and inviting restaurant! The Drinks & Food was great service is wonderful it is an awesome place to host an event!!! It has a speakeasy area!!!“

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

“We just left North South Grill after having visited there for the first time. It's Saturday night December 13th, 2025. Never having before ever experienced a Smashburger in any form, that is what I ordered. I ordered the double blue cheese Smashburger and man oh man! That has got to be one of the tastiest Burgers that has ever passed between my lips in all my 65 years of walking this planet. The fries were equally as impressive. I met Kat and Terry the owners, both real nice people so if you are in the mood for an amazing burger, you owe it to yourself to come on out. My son ordered a large steak sub and was equally impressed.“

“Great breakfast and atmosphere“

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

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

“Me and my siblings came from NY to visit Florida. We have eaten in plenty places in Miami, but honestly our server Barry set the bar real high, he was the highlight of out trip! He was charming and very helpful. I got the chimichurri chicken, my sister got a BLT of some sort, and my brother a balance bowl, honestly best food spot I’ve had in my entire trip. Thank you Barry!!!“

“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!“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
World of Beer is an amazing restaurant! The atmosphere is lively, the staff is friendly, and the food pairs perfectly with their huge selection of drinks. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal or hanging out with friends, it’s always a great time here.“

“I had a great experience thanks to Milagros. She was very friendly, attentive, and provided excellent customer service throughout the visit. She made sure everything was taken care of and had a great attitude. The food was also really good and came out fresh and well prepared. Definitely appreciated the service and would come back again.“

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

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

“I had an amazing time at Mango’s South Beach! The energy from the moment you walk in is incredible. The live music, talented dancers, and vibrant atmosphere create a true Miami experience that you won’t forget. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the night. The food and drinks were excellent, and the entertainment was nonstop. Whether you are visiting Miami or you are a local looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect spot to enjoy great music, dancing, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Highly recommend! 🌴🎶💃🏻#ShoutOutTSabiAndVera!!! Xo“

“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.“

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

“One of our favorite restaurants!“

“My friend and I were looking for a patio outdoor type restaurant cause it was such a beautiful day. It was a 10/10 if I could market this restaurant I would. My daughter was treated like an adult. (She’s 8) and she had a blast. The food was amazing. I got a Cesar salad and a turkey club. (My friend and I split it) and it was amazing food! Will be back!!“

“Jason… our server gave exceptional service. Food was delicious 😋 highly recommend this place“