NORTH DADE/ BROWARD

BOATYARD

Enjoy the nautical-chic vibe inside, outside, or dockside with an eclectic menu blending the freshest daily catch and premium cuts of meat prepared with locally sourced ingredients. 1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954525-7400; boatyard.restaurant

CARPACCIO

Stop at the Bal Harbour Shops’ upscale Italian eatery for a quick alfresco bite (and possible star sighting) while shopping. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-867-7777; carpaccioatbalharbour.com

COUNCIL OAK

Take a break from the slot machines and hit the Seminole Hard Rock’s upscale steak and seafood restaurant, where you can enjoy prime beef and fresh fish while sipping vino from the extensive, award-winning wine list. 1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, 954-327-750; seminolehardrockhollywood.com

KURO

Inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Kuro offers 9,500 square feet of respite from the slots and card tables in the form of sushi and sashimi straight from Japan, as well as a slew of cold, hot, and robata dishes. Not to mention 30 sakes, Japanese craft brews, and whiskey. Talk about winning. 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-327-7625; seminolehardrockhollywood.com

LE ZOO

Forget you’re at Bal Harbour and feel instantly transported to a sidewalk café in Paris, thanks to this Stephen Starr brasserie combining the spirit of France with the glitz and glamour of Miami. The result: decadent fruits de mer towers and hors d’oeuvres. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-602-9663; lezoo.com

MAKOTO

Because one Stephen Starr restaurant inside Bal Harbour Shops simply isn’t enough, this one, helmed by chef Makoto Okuwa, dishes out pristine izakaya fare and happens to be one of the country’s highestgrossing eateries. And don’t forget to try Makoto’s eponymous sake. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-864-8600; makotorestaurant.me

PALM RESTAURANT

Named one of Miami’s best restaurants by Zagat, this Old New York-style steakhouse is beloved for its prime rib, as well as hidden gems like the chicken parm and linguine with clam sauce. 9650 E. Bay Harbor Dr., Bay Harbor Islands, 305-8687256; thepalm.com

POINT ROYAL

With “cheflebrity” and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian at the helm, expect exceptional (and exceptionally delicious) coastal American-inspired dishes at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood’s latest eatery. 3555 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, 954-6028750; pointroyal-fl.com

S3

Can’t decide if you’re in the mood for steak, seafood, or sushi? Get any of them (or all three) at this chic Fort Lauderdale hot spot featuring a lush outdoor patio with fire pits and ocean views. Good things do come in threes. 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-523-7873; s3restaurant.com

ST. REGIS BAR & SUSHI LOUNGE

Where can you sip some of the world’s finest Champagnes, eat sushi on top of sushi, and enjoy an afternoon tea service all at the same place? At the St. Regis’s bar and sushi lounge, where your every culinary and cocktail wish is their command. 9703 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, 305-993-3300; stregisbalharbour.com