Art Basel 2018 Dining Guide
[caption id="attachment_7252" align="alignnone" width="955"] Art Basel 2017 at Seaspice[/caption] Calling all art and food lovers! Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 is officially here—and all this week, the streets of Miami will be flocked with celebrities, A-listers,
Art Basel 2017 at Seaspice
Calling all art and food lovers! Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 is officially here—and all this week, the streets of Miami will be flocked with celebrities, A-listers, art connoisseurs, entertainers, and the world’s elite looking for the hottest parties, dazzling art events, and most interesting exhibitions, concerts, meet-and-greets, and more.
And as you hop from fête to fête, you’ll need to take a break to refuel with some good food and drinks. Lucky for you, we know exactly where to go! Follow our restaurant guide below and do as the Basel-ers do: Basel, eat, drink, sleep, repeat.
Here’s where to go if you’re in…
SOUTH BEACH + MIAMI BEACH
What’s there: Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, SCOPE Miami Beach, Untitled, Superfine! Miami Beach, Aqua Miami + PULSE Miami Beach
A Fish Called Avalon {700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.532.1727}
Executive Chef Kal Abdalla brings some of his Eastern Mediterranean roots into this romantic, Ocean Drive restaurant, which serves some of the best-made seafood in town.
Hosteria Romana {429 Española Way, Miami Beach; 305.532.4299}
Inspired by Centro Storico, in Rome, this Española Way restaurant invites diners to experience the true essence of Italy with traditional music, rustic decorations, and exquisite Roman Jewish cuisine.
Jaya at The Setai {2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 855.923.7899}
This haute restaurant at The Setai, Miami Beach serves eclectic Southeast Asian/Indian cuisine, cocktails, and sake.
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.674.4636}
With its location inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, this casual spot for upscale pizzas, burgers, and cocktails is a go-to food stop as you hop between Art Basel parties and events.
Cibo Wine Bar South Beach {200 South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach; 305.987.6060}
This small chain boasts a menu of modern Italian cuisine and an extensive, 3,500+ wine list in a rustic, oceanfront setting.
Dolce Italian {1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.975.2550}
This trendy, indoor-outdoor restaurant sits in the Gale Hotel, right on Collins Avenue, and is known for its modern Italian fare and popular mozzarella bar.
Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4500}
Located in the Miami Beach EDITION Hotel, this Mediterranean market-inspired spot is part patisserie, part boulangerie, and part salumeria.
Matador Room {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}
This Miami Beach EDITION Hotel restaurant, which is the brainchild of famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serves a fusion menu of inventive Caribbean, Spanish, Latin, and South American cuisine.
Pao by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5630}
The product of Top Chef and James Beard Award winner Paul Qui, Pao serves lavish, contemporary Asian cuisine in a flamboyant, oceanfront setting.
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5610}
This is Miami’s only South American, live-fire cooking restaurant, which was created by famed Argentine “gaucho” Francis Mallmann.
BRICKELL + DOWNTOWN MIAMI
What’s there: Art Miami, CONTEXT Art Miami, PRIZM, NADA Art Fair, Miami Street Photography Festival + FREE!
Kiki on the River {450 NW North River Drive, Miami; 786.502.3243}
Sitting on the Miami River, pretend you’re on the Greek islands at this see-and-be-seen restaurant, which puts a modern twist on Mediterranean classics.
Cantina La Veinte {495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6135}
Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this haute Mexican restaurant and lounge serves upscale Mexican cuisine with a trendy, Magic City flair.
Pubbelly Sushi {701 South Miami Ave #421, Brickell ; 786.899.5043}
This hip sushi joint is the brainchild of one of Miami’s favorite chefs, José Mendín, and serves an inventive, playful American take on Pan-Asian classics.
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse {315 South Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami; 305.487.7130}
This restaurant offers an authentic steakhouse experience right on the Miami River.
Seaspice {422 Northwest River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200}
Sitting right on the Miami River, this see-and-be-seen spot is an oasis of yachts, A-listers, and chic, globally-inspired cuisine.
Tacology {701 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 786.347.5368}
Brought to you by the same team behind Cantina La Veinte, this vibrant, Mexican-style market serves tacos, ceviche, salads, fresh juices, mezcal cocktails, and more.
MIDTOWN + WYNWOOD
What’s there: Spectrum Miami, PINTA Miami + Red Dot Miami
Salumeria 104 {3451 NE 1st Avenue, Midtown; 305.424.9588}
Go here for weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner, and feast on Italian-cured meats, breads, pastas, Italian delicacies, and wine.
Mason Eatery {3470 North Miami Avenue, Midtown; 786.618.5150}
Created by the same team behind Beaker & Gray, Mason Eatery has a diner-like feel and serves a modern take on popular American plates.
Three {50 NW 24 Street #101, Wynwood; 305.748.4540}
Brought to us by award-winning chef and restaurateur, Norman Van Aken, this upscale Wynwood restaurant focuses on elevated Florida cuisine.
BarMeli69 {6927 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami; 305.754.5558}
Take a trip to the Mediterranean at this MiMo wine bar, which is run by spunky Liza Meli.
R House {2727 NW 2 Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}
The brainchild of Chef-Owner Rocco Carulli, this funky Wynwood restaurant brings together food, art, and music.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor