By Maya Silver | Editor
What if your neighborhood watering hole had the homey feel of the fictional bar “Cheers,” world-class cuisine, and a sommelier’s Shangri-La all in one supreme spot? With Pubbelly Restaurant Group, this is possible—six times over.
Full of youthful vim and a passion for good food, founding partners Andreas Schreiner, José Mendin, and Sergio Navarro opened the doors to their first spot, Pubbelly Gastropub, in 2010. Since then, the group has seen an avalanche of growth. “The main philosophy,” Schreiner says, “is chef-driven, innovative cuisine that breaks the norm; intuitive service; and a focus on the local community.”
While the original Gastropub has inspired all succeeding links in the Pubbelly chain—with themes of local sourcing, boss beer selections, and handcrafted cocktails—each tackles a different cuisine and has carved out its own unique space in the local scene. Next, Pubbelly takes on Mexico, with five restaurants set to open in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Playa del Carmen. Before Pubbelly becomes an international phenomenon, however, you should first get to know its original holdings.
Pubbelly Gastropub {1418 20th Street, Miami Beach; 305.532.7555}
Nods from James Beard (Chef Mendin was a three-time semi-finalist for Best Chef in the South in 2012, 2013, and 2014) are no surprise with dishes like a Korean hot dog with kimchee, Udon Carbonara, and Shortrib Tartare with apples, quail egg, green mustard, tobanjan, and pine nuts.
Pubbelly Sushi {1424 20th Street, Miami Beach; 305.531.9282}
Welcome to the first Asian-inspired gastropub to hit Miami! Sushi takes cues from Americana in the Soft-Shell Crab BLT Roll and the Bigeye Tuna Sashimi with basil vinegar, Burratina, and heirloom tomato.
PB Steak {1787 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.695.9550}
The Pubbelly boys recently revamped their steakhouse, marrying former PB Steak staples with seafood faves and rum-based refreshers from their PB Fish pop-up. The menu is scrawled on chalkboard walls amidst quirky tchotchkes. Delight in the raw bar, premium meats, and fresh seafood. Come back for a weekend brunch of housemade bacon and a very gourmet Steak and Eggs.
Barceloneta Restaurant {South Beach and South Miami locations}
If you make it past the well-curated appetizers—including homemade Garrotxa cheese—and raw bar beginnings, the Catalan bistro menu brings you to 
Barcelona and back. Don’t miss the epic cava selection as well as this Spanish sparkler’s appearance in cocktails and martinis.
L’echon Brasserie {6261 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.483.1611}
Red-and-white-checkered napkins, Parisian panache, and escargots—oui, oui, Pubbelly transports you to France at the newest of its establishments. We’re enamored with the L’Echon Burger, topped with roasted pork, mojo onions, Emmenthal cheese, and aïoli. Bonus: the brasserie is located at the Hilton so there’s a pool and a poolside menu. Dive in.