BRICKELL/ DOWNTOWN
ALL DAY
Wake up on the right side of the bed thanks to award-winning barista Camila Ramos’s java concoctions that include Thai iced coffee with xocolat mole bitters, a sausage sage English muffin with marbled egg, and French toast made with tres leches batter that’ll have you hashtagging and coming to #Alldayeveryday. 1035 N. Miami Ave., 305-699-3447; alldaymia.com
AREA 31
The Epic Hotel’s 16th-floor eatery boasts exquisite seafood prepared by culinary mastermind Wolfgang Birk and a not-to-be-missed happy hour, all paired with panoramic views of the Bay. 270 S. Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-424-5234; area31restaurant.com
ATRIO RESTAURANT AND WINE ROOM
Experience first-hand what it means to be wined and dined at the Conrad’s restaurant and lounge, which offers an innovative
international menu paired with a specially curated selection of more than 200 vintage wines. 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-503-6529; conradhotels.com
AZUL
The intimate Forbes five-star restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental features modern American dishes infused with Asian influences. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-9138358; mandarinoriental.com
EDGE STEAK & BAR
This stylish departure from the traditional steakhouse, helmed by local favorite chef Aaron Brooks, is the new crown jewel of The Four Seasons Hotel Miami thanks to its ever-rotating lineup of house-made charcuterie, limitless brunch, and its inimitable oyster happy hour. 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-358-3535; fourseasons.com
GARCIA’S SEAFOOD GRILLE & FISH MARKET
Open for nearly half a century, this riverside restaurant serves up some of the freshest catch in the Magic City. Have a serious sweet tooth? The classic Cuban desserts with a twist, like the guava mango cheesecake, will satisfy that. 398 NW North River Dr., Miami, 305-375-0765; garciasmiami.com
IL GABBIANO
Expect Italian cuisine that’s both decadent and exquisite, with all the accoutrements you can imagine (Parmesan wheel, anyone?) served with a view of Biscayne Bay. 335 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-3730063; ilgabbianomia.com
KOMODO
Stop by nightlife king David Grutman’s three-story Brickell dining destination and lounge for delectable Southeast Asian-inspired fare with a side of A-list celeb sightings. 801 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-534-2211; komodomiami.com
LILT LOUNGE
Pop in for a pre- (or post-) dinner cocktail at the Epic Hotel’s exclusive bar and lounge, where you can sip specialty libations, nosh on $1 oysters, and dance to live music, every Tuesday through Saturday from 6 to 8 PM. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-351-7403; liltlounge.com
MANNA LIFE FOOD
Get proper, healthy nourishment at this plant-based superfood and juice bar, offering trademarked arepas, nori burritos, açai smoothies, and dairy-free mac and cheese for brunch. 80 NE Second Ave., Miami, 786-717-5060; mannalifefood.com
MARION
Stop by the Brickell dining destination to indulge in mouthwatering Mediterranean fare, from prime skirt steak with wasabi chimichurri to risotto served with Japanese mushrooms. 1111 SW First Ave., Miami, 786-717-7512; marionmiami.com
N BY NAOE
Reservations are required for this omakase experience of a lifetime, courtesy of chef Kevin Cory. Here, the only table is communal. 661 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, 305-9476263; naoemiami.com
QUINTO LA HUELLA
Executive Chef Nano Crespo’s Uruguayan sensation—the East, Miami outpost of one of the best restaurants in Latin America— combines its wood grill and meat-centric menu with views of Brickell City Centre. INSIDER TIP: Ask about the sushi. 788 Brickell Plz., Miami, 786-805-4646; quintolahuella.com
RIVER YACHT CLUB
A Vandutch lounge and terrace, docking facilities, and riverside garden seating are among the draws here, as is the rotating roster of nationally acclaimed chefs, like Alex Chang, dishing out seasonal plates. Keep an eye open for rosé parties on the weekend. 401 SW Third Ave., Miami, 305-200-5716; riveryachtclub.com
SEASPICE
A celebrity-approved seafood brasserie and lounge on the Miami River offers epic bottle brunches and a dock for those arriving by yacht. 422 NW North River Dr., Miami, 305-440-4200; seaspicemiami.com
TOSCANA DIVINO
Brickell’s trattoria features an Italian happy hour dubbed Aperitivo Italiano each Wednesday, handmade pasta every day, plus classes so you can make authentic Italian cuisine at home. 900 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305-930-6873; toscanadivino.com
TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD STEAK & CRAB HOUSE
Here, you’ll find a fantastic combination of the freshest Florida stone crab, juicy steaks, and a collection of more than 100 wines. 777 Brickell Ave., Miami, 305-5790035; trulucks.com
WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE
Meat lovers, rejoice! Wolfgang Zwiener’s famed steakhouse is now a 305 staple, with its beloved 28-day dry-aged steak and other fan favorites, like memorable Caesar salad, lamb and veal chop Milanese, and the same Junior’s cheesecake that people pay to have shipped from New York. 315 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-487-7130; wolfgangssteakhouse.net
ZUMA
London restaurateur Rainer Becker offers internationally acclaimed Japanese “pub fare” at the Epic Hotel, but don’t be confused by the fancy description. It’s sushi at its best. 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, 305-577-0277; zumarestaurant.com