Believe it or not, you do have to actually eat while you're in Miami. Yes, you might think that you can live off a diet of sun, girls, salt water, and fruity cocktails, but the Surgeon General says it ain't so. In order to avoid that light-headed hungry-as-hell feeling, we suggest you hit up one of these spots, a.k.a. the best places to eat in the M-I-Yayo...
JOE'S STONE CRAB
11 Washington Avenue
(305) 673-0365
joesstonecrab.com
• The pricey indoor restaurant is rough on the wallet, but for a taste of the good life for cheap, Joe's Take Away gets you South Florida's best seafood to go. Buyer beware: Only open when the crab is in season.
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LIME
Various locations
limefreshmexicangrill.com
• A Miami chain that has the freshest tacos with local ingredients. It might not be a fourth meal, but it's cheap and some of the best Mexican in South Beach.
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MONTY'S
2550 South Bayshore Drive
(305) 856-3992
montysbayshore.com
• Coconut Grove's happy hour gem is seated right on the marina. Bayfront view, live music, fresh seafood, and cheap beers? Win.
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PIZZA RUSTICA
Various locations
pizza-rustica.com
• Lincoln Road has tons of restaurants but this unassuming joint (an international chain with franchises in Arkansas, Texas, California, South Carolina, and Paris) has the best pizza on the beach for cheap. Everything from prosciutto to mango is thrown on these giant square slices and they're open til 4am for the night owls.
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PUERTO SAGUA
700 Collins Avenue
(305) 673-1115
www.casbaindy.com
• Surrounded by the ever-changing South Beach scene, Puerto Sagua's old-school Cuban food is still around serving the after-hours crowd and old Cuban grandmas alike.
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VERSAILLES
3555 SW 8th Street
(305) 444-0240
• It's no secret that Miami is synonymous with crazy Cuban people. And if you've ever seen these hotheads on TV, they're generally having café cubano and pastelitos de guayaba at this local spot.
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TAVERNA OPA
36 Ocean Drive
(305) 673-6730
tavernaoparestaurant.com
• Tell your girl not to wear a skirt to this Greek restaurant that wholeheartedly supports dancing on tables and throwing napkins (and if you're lucky, a plate or two). The food's not half bad and the ouzo flows freely.
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DG April 6th, 2010 at 07:03 PM
You guys forgot one of the best steakhouses in the country never mind Miami, Prime 112.
avee April 7th, 2010 at 07:21 PM
this is about where to eat.. prime 112 isnt the best place to eat- its just a scenester overpriced new restaurant. they put up legit spots that touristas AND locals should go to.
Chris April 7th, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Taverna Opa are you guys serious? No way... How about a nice Argentinean steakhouse or one of Michelle Bernstein's establishments. Nothing in Coral Gables? No seafood on the Miami River?
jtweezy April 7th, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Mr Chu's on washington.....beast
weezy April 9th, 2010 at 02:24 PM
I vouche for pizza rustica and puerto sauga. you will not be disappointed!
phenom305 May 28th, 2010 at 10:12 PM
yo and for some good burgers and fries without breaking the pocket hit up FATBURGER!!!
Jay October 9th, 2010 at 01:24 PM
Joes Stone crabs- use to eat there almost every day for breakfast- best cheap breakfast on the beach. La Playa Market- Best dominican food Moshi Moshi- Best late night Go Go Fresh- Best empanadas Outback- never busy ever- and nobody goes there- but i like outback and its cheap Pizza Rusitica on Lincoln- Not wash. - I always get a slice raw on inside from them on wash- nasty. La Sandwicherie- Best Sandwich Dollar Store- Groceries of expired food- LMAO