Guidebook for Miami & Miami Beach

Deb + Meg
Guidebook for Miami & Miami Beach

Drinks & Nightlife

Voted best bar in the US. Laid back vibes and great cocktails
272 locals recommend
Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek Dr
272 locals recommend
Voted best bar in the US. Laid back vibes and great cocktails
136 locals recommend
The Anderson
709 NE 79th St
136 locals recommend
Retro Cuban décor that drips with glamour, an ambitious menu, fine cocktails and an impressive cabaret all work in harmony at this supper club. Perfect for when you want to push the boat out. If excellent Cuban pianist Michel Fragoso is on the bill, you’re in for an extra-special treat.
50 locals recommend
El Tucán
1111 SW 1st Ave
50 locals recommend
Retro Cuban décor that drips with glamour, an ambitious menu, fine cocktails and an impressive cabaret all work in harmony at this supper club. Perfect for when you want to push the boat out. If excellent Cuban pianist Michel Fragoso is on the bill, you’re in for an extra-special treat.
Techno and house and kitschy decor. Always a good time!
31 locals recommend
Treehouse Miami
323 23rd St
31 locals recommend
Techno and house and kitschy decor. Always a good time!
90 locals recommend
Gramps
176 NW 24th St
90 locals recommend

Food Scene

Great drinks and great food at Mr. Madolin
Great cocktails and chic restaurant
42 locals recommend
Vagabond Hotel
7301 Biscayne Blvd
42 locals recommend
Great cocktails and chic restaurant
268 locals recommend
Big Pink
157 Collins Ave
268 locals recommend
Portland meets Miami. And if you’re a coffee snob the cold brew will bring you right back to life!
73 locals recommend
Panther Coffee - Miami Beach
1875 Purdy Ave
73 locals recommend
Portland meets Miami. And if you’re a coffee snob the cold brew will bring you right back to life!
It’s heresy just to try one dish here. Try the rope vieja with avocado salad it’s a local favorite
125 locals recommend
Puerto Sagua
700 Collins Ave
125 locals recommend
It’s heresy just to try one dish here. Try the rope vieja with avocado salad it’s a local favorite
Back in 1913, joes was the only lunch counter on the beach. After he discovered a local species of edible crab, his haunt became famous and favored by the likes of al Capone. Make sure to also try the key lime pie
349 locals recommend
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave
349 locals recommend
Back in 1913, joes was the only lunch counter on the beach. After he discovered a local species of edible crab, his haunt became famous and favored by the likes of al Capone. Make sure to also try the key lime pie
Local taco chain
175 locals recommend
Coyo Taco
2320 NW 2nd Ave
175 locals recommend
Local taco chain
Chicken and waffles on the beach
313 locals recommend
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox Avenue
313 locals recommend
Chicken and waffles on the beach
Best fish and chips
19 locals recommend
Stiltsville Fish Bar
1787 Purdy Ave
19 locals recommend
Best fish and chips
Best salads in Miami
51 locals recommend
Lemoni Cafe
4600 NE 2nd Ave
51 locals recommend
Best salads in Miami
Also a great take out/delivery option!
161 locals recommend
Moshi Moshi
1448 Washington Ave
161 locals recommend
Also a great take out/delivery option!
Right across the street from the cond. Excellent views and incredible views.
Cafe Bernie
Right across the street from the cond. Excellent views and incredible views.
One of our favorite resturants and recently recieved a well-deserved Michelin star.
23 locals recommend
Boia De
5205 NE 2nd Ave
23 locals recommend
One of our favorite resturants and recently recieved a well-deserved Michelin star.

Dancing / Music / Live Bands

Two floors and a patio! It’s a great place if you love to dance but still want to feel like you’re in an intimate environment.
42 locals recommend
Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave
42 locals recommend
Two floors and a patio! It’s a great place if you love to dance but still want to feel like you’re in an intimate environment.
Music Inside a beautiful Art Deco building which used to be home to TV shows in the 60s
The Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue
Music Inside a beautiful Art Deco building which used to be home to TV shows in the 60s
At the crossroads of music and architecture, this Frank Gehry structure is leading the beach’s cultural renaissance.
New World Center
500 17th Street
At the crossroads of music and architecture, this Frank Gehry structure is leading the beach’s cultural renaissance.

Spa

One might say the best spa in all of Florida! Day spa passes available and you can spend the day relaxing in pure luxury by the pool right after. If you book a massage, request Juan he has the hands of an angel!
168 locals recommend
Spa at The Standard Miami
40 Island Ave
168 locals recommend
One might say the best spa in all of Florida! Day spa passes available and you can spend the day relaxing in pure luxury by the pool right after. If you book a massage, request Juan he has the hands of an angel!

Art

Herzog & deMeuron designed masterpiece right on the water. The collection is over 2000 pieces including a super cool sculpture garden
1076 locals recommend
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd
1076 locals recommend
Herzog & deMeuron designed masterpiece right on the water. The collection is over 2000 pieces including a super cool sculpture garden
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd
126 locals recommend
The Screening Room
2626 NW 2nd Ave
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
61 NE 41st St
67 locals recommend

Walking Distance

simply the best!
148 locals recommend
La Sandwicherie
229 14th Street
148 locals recommend
simply the best!
Our favorite place to walk for coffee and guava and cheese croissants in the AM! Walk the boardwalk all the way there. Always worth waiting in the line.
18 locals recommend
Cachito Coffee and Bakery
251 71st St
18 locals recommend
Our favorite place to walk for coffee and guava and cheese croissants in the AM! Walk the boardwalk all the way there. Always worth waiting in the line.
Walking distance grocery store
366 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at North Shore
6876 Collins Ave
366 locals recommend
Walking distance grocery store
Fresh salads, sandwiches, smoothies. We go here all the time!
6 locals recommend
Carrot Express North Beach
7145 Collins Ave
6 locals recommend
Fresh salads, sandwiches, smoothies. We go here all the time!
Local beautiful park with paddle board rentals.
17 locals recommend
Pinetree Park
4493 Collins Ave
17 locals recommend
Local beautiful park with paddle board rentals.
Right across the street. Great food, even better views.
Cafe Bernie
Right across the street. Great food, even better views.
Right outside the condo you can walk for miles along the beach in both directions.
41 locals recommend
Miami Beach Boardwalk
Beachwalk
41 locals recommend
Right outside the condo you can walk for miles along the beach in both directions.
46 locals recommend
Soho Beach House
4385 Collins Ave
46 locals recommend
Michelin star restaurant located at The Carillon
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt
Michelin star restaurant located at The Carillon
Quick walk to coffee!
Starbucks
Quick walk to coffee!
Little beachside park with playground for kids!
26 locals recommend
Allison Park
6500 Collins Ave
26 locals recommend
Little beachside park with playground for kids!

Sightseeing

Small park with city views. Great at sunset and to spot dolphins. Paddle board and canoe rentals nearby.
13 locals recommend
Maurice Gibb Memorial Park
13 locals recommend
Small park with city views. Great at sunset and to spot dolphins. Paddle board and canoe rentals nearby.