Looking for something to eat or drink the next time you’re in Brickell? Read below to find out our favorite spots to curb every craving.
For tacos: Tacology
Sitting on the fourth floor of bustling Brickell City Centre, this trendy Mexican mercado-style hangout has some of the best tacos in town. Helmed by Executive Chef Santiago Gomez, the electric blue-and-purple space is filled with stations for salads, ceviches, coffees, sweets, and more, but nearly half the menu is tacos. If we were you, we’d order the following: The El Volcan on a crispy grilled tortilla with melted cheese and chargrilled ribeye, or for something a little different, the Scrambled Egg taco with pico de gallo and blackbean sauce.
701 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 786.347.5368
For five different kinds of margaritas: Cantina La Veinte
The much fancier, sister restaurant to Tacology, Cantina La Veinte, is where classic Mexican meets Miami-Art-Deco chic. Here, standout margaritas come in flavors like classic, coconut, passionfruit, tamarind, strawberry, spicy jalapeño, and even a mezcal-infused version. Here’s a deal you can’t beat: Every Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m, ladies get to drink margaritas for FREE at the bar.
495 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 786.623.6136
For a hearty steak: Morton’s The Steakhouse
You’ve heard of this international steak great—and here in Miami, we have two locations to drool over. Whether you’re having a business dinner with the boys or just want to treat yourself to one of the most consistently-great steaks in the nation, Morton’s The Steakhouse is where you want to go. Start with its classic Salted Roll, and pair your Prime Bone-In Ribeye or Cold Water Lobster Tail with sides like Creamed Spinach or a Jumbo Baked Potato. If you’re there with another meat lover, get the 48-ounce Porterhouse for Two. It’s the most popular dish on the menu.
1200 Brickell Avenue, Brickell; 305.400.9990
For the best ceviche in town: La Mar by Gastón Acurio
With Chef Diego Oka at the helm, you can’t go wrong. Start your night with a pisco sour, and move on to the restaurant’s menu of 15 ceviches. Two of the most popular styles of ceviche are the Clásico with fluke, cilantro, aji limo, red onions, choclo, and leche de tigre, and Nikkei with tuna, red onion, nori, avocado, daikon, cucumber, and tamarind leche de tigre.
500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8358
For tapas and wine: Casa Juancho
Casa Juancho is a Spanish landmark in Miami, and for good reason. It’s the longest-standing Spanish restaurant in Miami, and it’s know for its tapas, cozy ambiance, excellent wine list, and traditional Spanish fare. For a real taste of Spain, try the Morcilla or the Croquetas de Abuela with grouper, and choose from four different kinds of paella: Paella Valenciana with seafood and chicken, Fideuà Gandiense with angel hair pasta and fish, Paella Marinera, or Paella Vegetariana with artichokes, garbanzo and lima beans, roasted peppers, and sweet peas. Guitarists will serenade your party the entire time, while waiters keep the wine and bread baskets flowing all night long. Olé!
2436 SW 8 Street, Miami; 305.642.2452
Because you love all things Daniel Boulud: Boulud Sud
And who doesn’t? Replacing another Boulud standout, the old DB Bistro Moderne (sitting where Brickell Avenue turns into Downtown Miami), Boulud Sud is all about life on the Mediterranean Sea. Coming from NYC, this restaurant is inspired by the coastal flavors of the Côte d’Azur, pulling influences from Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond. Here, mezze-style shared plates reign supreme. Go for lunch or dinner, and try some of our favorite plates: like Arabic Lamb Flatbread, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, or the Mezze with spicy Moroccan hummus, babaganoush, and herb falafel. Whatever you do, don’t leave without ordering Boulud’s classic Warm Basket of Madeleines. Yum!
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800
For really yummy seafood: The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
This Brickell haunt is both a top happy hour destination and a hot spot for oysters. (And it has daily deals on both!) Join the Brickell professional crowd and munch on modern seafood in a sleek, but comfortable, setting. As an added benefit, dining here takes your taste buds on a journey around the world—expect fresh cold-water fish from Alaska, organic salmon and bronzini from Ireland, sardines from Spain, and more.
650 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 305.530.1915
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor