Favorite Local Restaurants

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Located  in Sunny Isles, 17875 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. For over 40 years, Il Mulino New York has prepared authentic Abruzzese cuisine with unparalleled service. Zagat has rated Il Mulino New York as Manhattan’s No. 1 Italian restaurant for decades and has said the restaurant provides “one-of-a-kind” cuisine filled with delicious flavors, creating an “outstanding Italian classic” restaurant where “every dish is a masterpiece.” 

Located  in Sunny Isles, 17945 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Co Founder cofounder Nick Tsoulos in collaboration with Marc Packer and Nick Pashalis,  simply simple Greek dishes made with only the best ingredients and incredibly fresh seafood.

Located  in North Miami next to Aventura 17070 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160. "Lettuce & Tomato Gourmet Gastrobar is a cozy yet casual family restaurant where they take fresh seasonal ingredients and transform them into creative tapas and  serious gourmet dishes like steamed buns, small bites, fun salads and fusion plates in a modern and relaxed environment. Visit L&T for something innovative and eclectic by Chef’s Norma Melgarejo & Sebastian Gonzalez.

Located in Aventura Town Plaza 1816 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33160. Reunion Ktchn Bar is a globalized culinary experience with regional specialties, high quality ingredients and bold flavors that you can share "Tapas Style" with your entire table. Enjoy all the drinks made especially for you with only the best quality ingredients from the Mixology Bar. 

Located in Aventura Park Square 2980 NE 207th St. Ste. 110., Aventura, FL 33180. Pura Vida offers an array of all day breakfast menu items. Specialty coffee drinks, fresh salads, wraps, flavorful bowls, superfood smoothies, fresh juices locally brewed, organic kombucha and a wide variety of gluten and sugar free vegan treats baked daily in house and sourced using all local organic ingredients. 

Located in Aventura Park Square 2980 NE 207th St Suite #109
Aventura, FL 33180. Mister O1 was born from the idea that an extraordinary pizza requires the utmost attention to detail and the finest ingredients, the necessary tools for an artist to produce a masterpiece.
The recipe for success was simple: Quality and Consistency. These would be the hallmarks of Chef Renato Viola’s pizzas.
Mister O1 uses only the finest and freshest ingredients and most of them are imported from Italy or locally sourced. The artisanal pizza is a delicate thin crust style with very light dough, which is prepared and rests for a minimum of 72 hours into natural levitation before being served.

Located in Aventura Park Square 2906 NE 207th St, Aventura, FL 33180. Casa D’Angelo will cement its legacy as it continues to serve its nationally-acclaimed, fine Italian cuisine inside a romantic setting. The restaurant will be home to a beautiful wine cellar that will feature the rare, finest, and most exquisite wines. The Aventura restaurant is part of a luxury, mixed-use development with a health and wellness spin and will occupy a 5,600 square ft. dining space. Unique to the location as well, guests here will have the opportunity to dine not only for dinner, but brunch and lunch as well.
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Located in Aventura mall, 19565 Biscayne Blvd Ste 946, Aventura, FL 33180. 

Escape to Greece as the award-winning MINA Group introduces its first Greek concept to South Florida, Estiatorio Ornos– bringing to life the sensory pleasures of a trip to the Greek Isles – the delectable fresh fish, beloved Mediterranean specialties, and genuine Greek hospitality – in an approachable, friendly environment everyone can enjoy.

Led by award-winning Chef Michael Mina and Las Vegas’ dynamic duo – Girair “Jerry” Goumroian and Chef Nikolaos Georgousis, the 160-seat neighborhood restaurant will sit in Aventura Mall’s new outdoor oasis and marks the first-of-its-kind restaurant  offering traditional, simplistic yet flavorful Greek cuisine.

One of my all time favorites in any city! Please try the Spinach Dip! What makes Houston's in North Miami stand out is its focus on fresh ingredients. The chefs combine multicultural inspirations to create elegant dishes designed to delight customers in the bistro-style setting. In the kitchens, quality and pride go hand in hand, and a great deal of thought goes into crafting every meal. Houston's menus offer hearty burgers, house special Scottish Salmon and grilled heirloom artichokes from California.Visitors can enjoy delicious meals in the comfort of the open dining room, featuring large windows that look out over Maule Lake, or enjoy beautiful Miami weather on the palm tree-lined patio for a more intimate setting. Houston's completes the experience with a full cellar that provides diners with a plethora of wines to complement every meal. 

Located in luxurious Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33154. Makoto features a modern Japanese menu including sushi bar selections, modern Japanese dishes, and bincho charcoal robata. Makoto delivers a distinctly Japanese experience built around pristine raw fish, premium Japanese and Australian wagyu beef and soulful skewers cooked over a charcoal robata grill.

Oldie but Goodie. My personal favorite for personal reasons. The Palm Restaurant never disappoints. Drawing in locals and guests alike for it's renowned USDA prime aged steaks, jumbo lobsters, Italian dishes, and warm and inviting atmosphere, The Palm Miami serves up old-world hospitality and award-winning cuisine. Originating in NYC in the 1920's, this legendary steakhouse brand blends just the right flavors with familiarity. Sit at the bar and admire the iconic caricatures of celebrities and locals posted on the walls while watching the bartender make a perfect Manhattan. With a philosophy of "treat guests like family, serve great food, and always exceed expectations," it's no wonder that The Palm Miami is one of South Florida's busiest steakhouses.