It might not feel like fall in Miami, but thanks to some of the Magic City’s top restaurants, it can sure taste like it. Try one of these flavorful autumn dishes below—they might even make you believe you’re not in South Florida, anymore.

Carrot Soup
Dolce Italian {1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.975.2550}
What’s in it: This cool-weather dish is full of fall ingredients—think: pumpkin seeds, ginger, Tellicherry pepper, and of course, carrots.
When to get it: Lunch, daily (11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.); and Dinner, Sunday – Thursday (6 p.m. – 11 p.m.) and Friday – Saturday (6 p.m. to Midnight)
Price: $10

Niku Udon
AZABU Miami Beach {161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 786.276.0520}
What’s in it: This go-to, comfort food soup is served piping hot, and has udon noodles, soy-simmered beef and broth.
When to get it: Dinner, nightly (6 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
Price: $15

Saffron Seafood Risotto
A Fish Called Avalon {700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.1727}
What’s in it: This hearty dish mixes creamy arborio rice, scallops, clams, shrimp, calamari, mussels, fresh fish, roasted tomatoes, and herbs.
When to get it: Dinner, nightly (6 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
Price: $38

Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower Tacos  
Lolo’s Surf Cantina  {161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.735.6973}
What’s in it: Get all the colors of fall in this taco, which comes stuffed with heirloom cauliflower, pumpkin seeds, mashed avocado, queso fresco, and salsa roja.
When to get it: Lunch and dinner, daily (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Price: $12 for two tacos

Cavatelli Macchialina
Macchialina {820 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305.534.2124}
What’s in it: Part of the “Pasta Fatta in Casa” menu, this food coma-inducing dish tosses cavatelli pasta shells with baby meatballs, pecorino cheese, and porchetta.
When to get it: Dinner, Sunday – Thursday (6 p.m. – 11 p.m.) and Friday – Saturday (6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
Price: $24

Thai Duck Curry
Jaya at The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 855.923.7899}
What’s in it: This hot dish comes with a kick; it covers Thai eggplant, duck leg, green beans, lychees, and Jasmine rice with a red curry sauce and Thai basil.
When to get it: Lunch, Monday – Saturday (Noon – 3 p.m.); and Dinner on Sunday (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.), Monday – Thursday (6 p.m. – 11 p.m.), and Friday – Saturday (6 p.m. to Midnight)
Price: Part of the three-course Fall Fixe menu, which costs $55 per person
Oxtail Pot Pie
Mason Eatery {3470 North Miami Avenue, Midtown; 786.618.5150}
What’s in it: Few foods are more comforting than a pot pie, and this one comes with a sourdough puff pastry, Yukon Gold potatoes, oxtail, corn, and bacon.
When to get it: All day, everyday (10 a.m. – 2 a.m.)
Price: $17
Dumplings
Plant Miami {105 NE 24 Street; Wynwood; 305.814.5365}
What’s in it: Perfect as an appetizer, these dumplings are served in a sweet potato-coconut wrapper and flavored with a ginger foam.
When to get it: Lunch and dinner, Sunday – Wednesday (11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and Thursday – Saturday (11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Price: Seasonal
Wagyu Beef Tartare Pubbelly Roll
Pubbelly Sushi {8970 SW 72 Place, Kendall; 786.369.5472}
What’s in it: This signature roll couples wagyu beef with gochujang mustard, avocado, sesame, and a truffle-poached egg. 
When to get it: Lunch, daily (Noon – 4 p.m.) and dinner, Sunday – Thursday (4 p.m. – 10 p.m.) and Friday – Saturday (4 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
Price: $15
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor