Miami Herald (Sunday)

This rooftop restaurant in Miami Beach was named one of the most beautiful in the U.S.

- BY CONNIE OGLE cogle@miamiheral­d.com mila-miami.com or

In a town where beauty is valued highly, Mila in Miami Beach just became more desirable.

The Mediterran­eanAsian restaurant just off Lincoln Road — which is fond of calling itself “MediterrAs­ian,” which may or may not annoy you — was just named one of the most beautiful restaurant­s in the country.

For a celebratio­n of its 50th anniversar­y and its annual 2024 Beautiful Issue, People magazine joined forces with OpenTable to choose the 50 most gorgeous restaurant­s in the country. A particular­ly attractive spot was chosen in each state, and Florida’s was the “indooroutd­oor stunner” Mila, which was praised for “warm reclaimed woods, striking sculptures, and greenery galore.”

Marine Giron-Galy, partner and chief branding officer of Riviera Dining Group, said she was thrilled with the accolades.

“We’re honored to be recognized as one of the most beautiful restaurant­s in the nation and the most gorgeous restaurant in Florida,” she said. “Our goal with Mila and all

RDG venues is to blend architectu­ral beauty and culinary artistry, inviting guests to enter an immersive world of exquisite design and understate­d luxury.”

Founded by Giron-Galy and Gregory Galy, Mila opened in the early days of 2020. The hot spot is known for upscale cuisine and stylish cocktails as well as its considerab­le visual attributes, which include a 3,000-squarefoot water feature.

Even the Michelin

Guide has taken note,

adding Mila as a recommende­d restaurant.

“It’s hard to ignore the sensory overload that greets diners as they exit the elevator and enter this titanic-sized establishm­ent,” says the Michelin Guide. “There are two full bars — one indoors and a second out on the terrace — both beloved by the city’s hip and trendy. Wood-carved artwork, natural materials and a plethora of foliage blend seamlessly to ensure a unique setting.”

Mila also boasts MM, a private club for members located on the second floor below the main restaurant, with a special food and drink menu from Chef Michaël Michaelidi­s. Also on the premises is Mila Omakase, a 10-seat Japanese restaurant curated by executive chef Reiji Yoshizawa.

Mila has also just launched a “Golden Hour” happy hour from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday with special cocktails, wines and appetizers

as well as the Hōeski Tasting Experience for just $20, which includes hamachi crudo, tuna nigiri, wagyu gyoza, salmon crispy rice and tomato avocado salad.

Along with a few other cities across the country, Miami earned a separate story on other beautiful restaurant­s in the city, which include Sexy Fish, Dirty Fish Steakhouse and Komodo in Brickell; Amelia’s 1931 in Miami; Red Rooster in Overtown; Gianni’s at the former

Versace Mansion, Los Fuegos, Jaya at the Setai and Queen on Miami Beach; Sofia in the Design District; and Amal in Coconut Grove.

MILA

Where: 1636 Meridian Ave. Rooftop, Miami Beach

Hours: 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday

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Mila in Miami Beach was just named the most beautiful restaurant in Florida. Right, One of the large tables at Mila restaurant in Miami Beach.
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The view from Mila restaurant just off Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

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