Lunch at DIRT

If you’re still in a Thanksgiving food coma, that means you did Thanksgiving 2016 right. But now that the feast is over, what do you eat?

While Thanksgiving leftovers are hands down the best thing to eat after this food-centric holiday, we understand if your body is in need of something a little lighter. For a light lunch guaranteed to get your holiday season diet back on track, order these tantalizing dishes from the hot Miami restaurants listed below. Bonus: every dish is as satisfying as your T-giving leftovers, with the added satisfaction of not having to clean it all up. Enjoy!

DIRT {232 5th Street, Miami Beach; , Florida; 305.763.8548}

What to order: DIRT Autumn Plate
What’s in it: Caramelized Brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potato-banana mash, shaved vegetables, and pomegranate molasses, all topped with your choice free-range grilled lemongrass chicken, lentils, chickpeas, eggs or egg whites, butcher’s cut steak, or smoky fish salad
Price: $16

La Côte {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.4710}

What to order: Roasted Mahi Sandwich
What’s in it: Roasted mahi-mahi and saffron aioli on a marinated tomato Viennese roll
Price: $20

Glass & Vine {2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove; 305.200.5268}

What to order: Shrimp ‘Al Ajillo’
What’s in it: Shrimp “Al Ajillo” with red pepper romesco, a parsley salad, and olive oil toast
Price: $14

Oishi Thai {14841 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami; 305.947.4338}

What to order: Daimyo Maki Roll
What’s in it: A large roll of tuna, Hamachi, salmon, scallion, avocado, asparagus, and I/O masago, topped with sesame seeds
Price: $12.50 

Paris 6 Bistro {2200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.363.6806}

What to order: Grande Salade de Salmon Sauvuage et Fruits Grillés
What’s in it: Sesame-crusted wild salmon served over a bed of mixed greens and paired with pineapple, tomato, hearts of palm, and mango; all dressed with a homemade honey and olive oil vinaigrette
Price: $21

Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200}

What to order: Market Fish Sandwich
What’s in it: Local catch, tarragon remoulade, cucumber slaw, and butter lettuce on a ciabatta loaf; served with a salad
Price: Market Price

Happy dining!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor