50 Best American Restaurants near South Miami

“The mussels were terrific, cocktails were great but the service by Carlos was wonderful!“

“I'm excited that a fine dining restaurant is walking distance from my home. The staff were kind to me as a solo diner. Whereas many restaurants these days won't offer reservations for parties of one, they not only took the reservation, but also messaged me to see if I was OK sitting at the chefs counter or if I would prefer a table. Like Michelin starred Boia De, they offered me ½ portions of appetizers so I could try more of the menu (I did not have to ask for this, the waitress spontaneously offered). I found the food well-prepared and elegant. Great flavors with simple presentations and preparations. The lime leaf infused ganache on the dessert was the most novel thing I've tried this year. I look forward to my next visit.“

“Nice old school pub that's been there under different names since the 70s. Connected to the deli next door, you can order from the deli and bring it to the pub“

“Fantastic first experience, Daniela was a great server. She had a great energy and gave perfect recommendations. The tuna tostones were literally perfect. We shared four of the smaller plates between two people and then had the cookie ice cream, with espresso. The manchego croquetas , gyoza and ropa vieja bao buns were all delicious. The unsanctioned Pinot white wine was also very good. Will 100% be back for more.“

“Friendly service, great place for a date“

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

“Great food,friendly staff, fun place!“

“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!“

“Excellent menu and excellent service“

“Had a great breakfast and best service by Ivan, super friendly, ahead of our needs and even gave us a free pastry, such a nice treat! Will be coming back soon!“

“Stopped at a bar in Miami Airport during a layover and it was actually a solid experience. Grabbed a smash burger and a couple Coronas, but it came out fast and tasted way better than I expected for airport food. Burger had a nice crisp on it and was pretty juicy.

Big shoutout to my waiter EJ though. Super chill, easy to talk to, and kept everything moving without me having to ask. Checked in at the right times and made sure I was good before my flight. You can tell he knows what he’s doing, especially with how busy it gets in there.

Overall just a smooth stop. If you’re passing through, it’s worth it and if you get EJ, you’re set.“

“The waitress Arissa is amazing! Super kind and she has an excellent costumer service.❤️❤️❤️“

“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 ???“

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

“One of my favorite restaurants in Miami! So many yummy dishes! The lamb and the cornbread are delicious appetizers. For the main entree, I recommend the pepper pot. The drinks are pricey but good. The Marqueta is refreshing, I recommend it if you're a tequila fan.

I returned 3 years later to find the pepper pot is no longer on the menu. Please bring it back! I had the oxtail mac & cheese, which was phenomenal. The drink service was slow, though and they were out of a number of items for the cocktails.“

“This place is pretty cool. I had the sizzling pork belly. The pork was perfectly cooked! It literally melts in your mouth. The servers there are also very nice. My only complaint is that the place is a bit small but that’s only really a nitpick of mine. Definitely check it out if you’re a fan of the series“

“great food. burgers cooked and seasoned perfect. Mac n cheese is a treat. fresh!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great dinner! Open table suggested I give this restaurant a try......they were right!! Each dish was amazing and came with a performance presentation! My husband had the sea bass and said it was the best he ever had. I had the filet and the pome puree. Bothe were great! The desert was a show we had 6 leches pearl cake it was great! The neighboring tables were fun to watch. Smokey drinks brought in a chest that glowed blue with smoke billowing out snd a seafood tower with sparklers and smoke from dry ice! All the drama! We will be back!“

“Excelente servicio y calidad lo recomiendo 💯 %“

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

“Delicious food, a shock to the taste buds“

“Great place for couples!. A great choice for a first date. The food was served buffet style, and the service was excellent. They have a dance floor and a bar area with many intimate dining tables for couples. And if you are feeling romantic, Just 2 blocks away you will find the Executive Airport Hotel with sexy and romantic suites!“

“Intimate and designed around the bar, the gathering water hole, where the staff are friendly and fun. Look out for Cricket.“

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

“I wouldn’t call this is a gastropub - it’s a sports bar. The walls are lined with screens showing American sport and it’s noisy. So if that’s not your thing, stay away. \nWe had a good experience. There’s a wide selection of beers and food (burgers etc) is very good. Service was very friendly and quick. Worth a visit.“

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

“LOVE! Walter is an amazing server and the staff as a whole is super into it. Watching FSU V Miami and couldn’t imagine a better vibe“

“One of our favorite restaurants!“

“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.“

“This was my first visit and the food was very good. We had reservations so there wasn’t a wait. I had the chicken and waffles and the portion was so much that I couldn’t eat it all. Would definitely eat there again.“

“My best Sport grill , good food, excellent attention“

“We came here to celebrate my birthday dinner, and it was absolutely amazing. The service was top notch, with such incredible attention to detail by the staff. Our server was very knowledgeable and provided dining options for our group. We sat on their outdoor patio, which gives you a great view of the water where you can watch the boats go by. They also had live music by a lovely duo, which added to the dinner ambience.“

“Tiffany great service“

“So I ordered water the entire night and David B made sure each time I got a refill he made it special with different fruits.. he made sure the entire party had drinks flowing.. he is an amazing guy and has the best personality! He’s a tremendous asset to Earls..“

“Everything about the restaurant was great. Our server Jaslyn was very attentive and ensured we got our meals exactly how we wanted them. The allowed us to change our sides with the bay back ribs which were really delicious. When we were leaving one of my friends accidentally dropped her passport and we were travelling early the next day. The restaurant called us and notified us and we were able to return and retrieve it. That saved us a lot of anxiety and stress. Overall a great experience and we will definitely return again.“

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

“The quality of food is high, for that I recommend it. The reason I wouldn’t go back is that the staff just did not care we were there at all. Still waiting for them to ask how everything is… we came through last year and had a totally different experience staff was super friendly and engaged even though the place was packed. We caught them at turnover and they couldn’t care less. We talked about hitting craft as a high point for our one night in Miami before cruising… and now we won’t bother going back to Bayside.“

“Love it. Still the same from back in the day.“

“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!!“

“Good wing and good service 4.5“

“Nice smiling faces! felt nice and welcome! Thank you“

“Excelente ambiente y lugar. Buena comida!“

“No birthday desert for 80th birthday! Very surprising as other restaurant do something!“

“We generally have good experiences at Mariposa, but in this case we were seated at a bistro table by the bar and the bartender served as our waiter. In short, his service was mediocre at best (forgot our starters and made an error on the food order) because he was tending to drink orders and other guests at the bar. Do NOT sit at the bar if you visit Mariposa.“

“Great place and Oxy was awesome“

“Servers all said they knew nothing about the Thursday 1/2 rack of ribs special that they said it isn't offered anymore. Well flipping through the adds attached to the table flip add list, we showed it and she said she would have to speak to her manager. She returned saying they can honor it. People don't all know to flip through that and just get handed a regular menu with no extra attachment or notification. Open to all customers!!“

“The legendary Churchill's! Played there for years until recently. Hopefully it re-opens completely soon!!! An iconic place in Miami.“