AAA Destination Guide: Miami, FL

Miami, #Florida is a bustling area with lots to do. You can visit the world famous South Beach to catch some rays or hang out at a night club, take a drive to Marlins Park to see a MLB game, and grab a bite to eat on the beach at Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant.
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The appeal of greater Miami goes beyond sun-soaked beaches and a 
world-renowned climate. The young metropolis also has diverse 
neighborhoods and a cultural richness suggestive of older, more 
established American cities. 
Surprisingly, this popular destination may 
require some geographic orientation: Few 
realize Miami proper, on the mainland, and 
Miami Beach are separate cities. The 
former, while still a vacation spot, is more 
business-oriented, with a skyline of 
imposing bank towers; the latterâ€™s casual 
environment is almost entirely geared to 
tourism and its silhouette lined with high-rise 
hotels and condominiums. 
A tropical sun and crystal-hued waters beckon visitors year-roundâ€”mom, 
dad and the kids to build sand castles and frolic in the ocean during 
summer, and snowbirds anxious to leave ice scrapers and snow shovels 
for a temperate winter. Itâ€™s a place where you can wave at cruise ships 
sailing away to Caribbean islands, dine at waterfront restaurants, sleep in 
pastel-colored Art Deco hotels, shop at designer boutiques and catch 
exhibits at world-class museums. 
This is not a typical Southern city, though, as its location might suggest. 
Multicultural Miami has integrated large populations of Northern 
expatriates, Cubans and other Hispanic groups, and those with 
Caribbean, European and Asian heritage. Youâ€™re as likely to hear 
Spanish spoken as English, sip a martini or a mojito, and dine on stone 
crab, arroz con pollo or corned beef on rye.  
Essentials 
Cruise along oceanfront Collins Avenue, past rows of hotels and condos, 
to Ocean Drive in South Beach, where people-watching is an art form. 
Marvel at the sherbet-colored architectural gems in the Art Deco District 
as you dine, drink or shop in this oh-so-trendy area. South Beach doesnâ€™t 
really come to life, though, until the sun goes down. Then the neon-lit 
lounges, hip cafes and dance clubs pulsate into the wee hours with jazz, 
salsa and pop rhythms. You might even spot a celebrity or two among the 
cosmopolitan, international crowd. 
Imagine what life was like during the Gilded Age at Vizcaya Museum and 
Gardens, the lavish 34-room winter estate of industrialist James Deering. 
Â¡Bienvenidos a Calle Ocho! Welcome to Eighth Street, the main 
thoroughfare of Little Havana. Immerse yourself in Cuban culture, 
transplanted to South Florida, as you sip a cafÃ© con leche or shop for 
hand-rolled cigars and the perfect souvenir guayabera. 
Catch some beach timeâ€”you are in Florida, after all! Feel the sand trickle 
through your toes, wade into the gentle surf (being careful not to get a 
mouthful of saltwater) and test your architectural skills with a plastic pail 
and shovel. Two favorite nearby beaches are Crandon Park and Bill 
Baggs Cape Florida State Beach. 
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Squaaawk! You can pose with a parrot, feed a flamingo or mingle with a 
macaw at Jungle Island. Other residents youâ€™ll want to meet include cute 
twin orangutans; an Asian water monitor named Godzilla; and 
Crocosaurus, a saltwater crocodile. 
Cheer on the Dolphins, Heat, Marlins or Hurricanes, depending on what 
time of year youâ€™re visiting the city (that is, if you can get a ticket). For a 
truly local experience, visit the Miami Jai-Alai Fronton and place a bet on 
your favorite player or team. 
Steer your car south toward Florida City to the main entrance of 
Everglades National Park, where trails, boardwalks and tram tours 
provide access to hardwood hammocks, swamps, an amazing variety of 
birdlife and subtropical plants, mangrove forests and sawgrass prairies.  
 
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1. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens  
3251 S Miami Ave  
Miami, FL 33129  
Phone: (305) 250-9133 
 
 
2. Crandon Park  
4000 Crandon Blvd  
Key Biscayne, FL 33149  
Phone: (305) 361-5421 
 
3. Jungle Island 
1111 Parrot Jungle Tr  
Miami, FL 33132  
Phone: (305) 400-7000 
4. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd  
Coral Gables, FL 33156  
Phone: (305) 667-1651  
 
 
5. The Holocaust Memorial   
1933-1945 Meridian Ave  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 538-1663  
 
 
Also south is Biscayne National Park, 95 percent of which is underwater. 
If youâ€™re not experienced in scuba diving, snorkeling or kayaking, you can 
view its coral reefs and other aquatic wonders on a glass-bottom boat 
tour. 
You wonâ€™t be able to tiptoe through the tulips, though you can stroll 
through a rainforest and among the palms, bougainvillea, hibiscus, fruits 
and vines that grow in organized profusion at Fairchild Tropical Botanic 
Garden. 
Glide your way through the Miami Metrozoo on a monorail, taking time to 
admire the natural habitats where animals native to Africa, Asia and 
Europe live. 
In a city famous for its diverse cultures and lifestyles, The Holocaust 
Memorial is a fitting reminder of our worldâ€™s need for tolerance.  
 
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Miami and Miami Beach in 3 Days 
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination. 
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your 
time in greater Miami. 
Before making travel plans, it is important to note that while Miami and 
Miami Beach share an enviable location in sunny South Florida, they are 
distinct, different cities. Miami, on the mainland, is a multicultural 
metropolis with a businesslike demeanor. It is separated from oceanfront, 
tourist-oriented Miami Beach by several causeways over Biscayne Bay. 
Because of some of the distances involved, youâ€™ll need an automobile to 
reach many of the places mentioned below.  
Day 1: Morning 
Start your stay in Miami Beach with a visit to South Beach. This trendy 
hot-spot is as well-known for its restored sherbet-hued Art Deco-inspired 
boutique hotels as for its pulsating nightlife. The perfect place to begin is 
the Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive at 10th Street. In addition 
to exhibits and a neat gift shop, the center offers a 90-minute self-guiding 
audio tour, an enlightening walk that provides historical and architectural 
information about Art Deco District gems. Several guided walking tours 
also are available.  
Now that youâ€™re well-versed in Streamline Moderne, stepped rooflines 
and porthole windows, head across the MacArthur Causeway, admiring 
the palatial mansions on one side and the balcony-bedecked cruise ships 
at the Port of Miami on the other. Your destination is Jungle Island, where 
the lush, tropical surroundings are home to exotic, colorful characters 
such as macaws, orangutans, lizards and a liger named Hercules. 
Chance meetings with handlers and their animal charges make terrific 
photo ops.  
Afternoon 
Make a return trip across the MacArthur Causeway to Miami Beach and 
head south. The legendary Joeâ€™s Stone Crab Restaurant is nearby. As 
the name suggests, stone crabs are the star attraction and, indeed, the  
6. Everglades 
National Park 
40001 State Hwy 94  
Homestead, FL 33034 
Phone: (305) 242-7700 
7. Biscayne 
National Park 
9700 SW 328th St  
Homestead, FL 33033 
Phone: (305) 230-7275 
 
8. Miami Metrozoo  
12400 SW 152nd St  
Miami, FL 33177  
Phone: (305) 251-0400 
 
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restaurant is only open during their season, mid-October to mid-May. 
Also, long waits (which are the norm here) are shorter at lunch than at 
dinner. Joeâ€™s has been serving these delicacies for close to 90 years, so 
come hungry, but save room for a piece of the restaurantâ€™s famous key 
lime pie for dessert.  
Proceed back into the heart of the Art Deco District to a museum 
dedicated to decorative arts created between 1885 and 1945. The 
Wolfsonian-Florida International University examines these objects and 
how they reflect the societal, technological and political bent of their time. 
Not far away, a series of sculptures and a contemplative garden at The 
Holocaust Memorial remind visitors of the horror and tragedy of the 6 
million Jews persecuted and exterminated by the Nazis 1933-45.  
Evening 
To complete your day in Miami Beach, plan on having dinner on Lincoln 
Road, a 7-block-long, tree-lined pedestrian mall in the northern reaches 
of the Art Deco District. One upscale restaurant to consider is Yuca 
Restaurant (an acronym for â€œYoung, Urban Cuban-Americansâ€) for 
creative, playful presentations of traditional Cuban dishes.  
You donâ€™t need to travel far to extend your evening activities. Check out 
the eclectic array of shops, galleries and boutiques for which Lincoln 
Road is known, then move on to one of SoBeâ€™s many clubs for an 
evening of dancing, merriment and beautiful people watching, perhaps 
topped off by a nightcap at a fashionable hotel bar or a walk on the 
beach. Youâ€™ll soon understand why this section of Miami Beach is also 
known as â€œAmericaâ€™s Riviera.â€  
Serious partying in South Beach doesnâ€™t begin until late, after 11 for sure, 
and an evening on the town in this trendy area can be expensive when 
you factor in parking fees, cover charges and steep drink prices. Lines 
form to get in the more popular clubs (many with over-the-top, gimmicky 
themes), and bouncers can be selective. DJs are the norm here; live 
music is a rarity. If you have a specific place in mind, phone ahead to 
make sure itâ€™s still in business or check the Miami Heraldâ€™s â€œWeekendâ€ 
section; whatâ€™s in (or even open) this week, might not be next week. A 
1. Â Jungle Island 
1111 Parrot Jungle Tr  
Miami, FL 33132  
Phone: (305) 400-7000 
 
 
 
2. Â Joe's Stone Crab 
Restaurant  
 
11 Washington Ave  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 673-0365 
 
3. Â The Wolfsonian-Florida 
International University  
1001 Washington Ave  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 531-1001 
4. Â The Holocaust Memorial  
1933-1945 Meridian Ave  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 538-1663  
 
 
5. Â Yuca Restaurant  
 
501 Lincoln Rd  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 532-9822 
 
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few classy hotel bars to consider are the ultra-sleek Rose Bar at the 
Delano Hotel and the swanky red environment of the SkyBar at The 
Shore Club.  
Day 2: Morning 
Todayâ€™s activities are concentrated on the western side of Biscayne Bay, 
in Miami. To begin your day, spend some time on Calle Ocho (S.W. 
Eighth Street), Miamiâ€™s â€œLittle Havana,â€ where Spanglish seems to be the 
language most commonly heard. Once the hub of Miamiâ€™s exile Cuban 
community, this stretch of Eighth Street between 4th and 27th avenues 
now embraces other Latino nationalities as well. As you walk around a 
bit, step into some art galleries and a cigar factory, but be sure to visit a 
Calle Ocho landmark, Domino Park, a neighborhood fixture where groups 
of older Cuban men, typically retirees, gather to play dominoes and 
chess.  
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Point your car to the southeast and cross the Rickenbacker Causeway 
(there is a toll eastbound only). Your next destination is the Miami 
Seaquarium, home to 1960s TV and movie celebrity Flipper. The likeable 
dolphin and an assortment of killer whales, sea lions and other marine 
mammals gracefully frolic in daily shows. Guests also can see sharks 
being fed and watch a diver hand-feed residents of a 750,000-gallon 
saltwater aquarium.  
Return to the mainland and head towards Coconut Grove to the 
resplendent winter residence of wealthy Chicago industrialist James 
Deering, a founder of the International Harvester Co., who spared no 
expense in building his 34-room bayfront mansion. Designed to resemble 
an Italian villa, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is filled with antiques, 
paintings and sculptures hand-chosen by Deering himself on jaunts to 
Europe. The 10 acres of formal gardens surrounding the estate are 
equally opulent. 
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1. Miami Seaquarium 
4400 Rickenbacker Cswy  
Miami, FL 33149  
Phone: (305) 361-5705 
  
 
 
2. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens  
3251 S Miami Ave  
Miami, FL 33129  
Phone: (305) 250-9133  
 
 
3. Miami Science Museum  
3280 S Miami Ave  
Miami, FL 33129  
Phone: (305) 646-4234 
 
4. Azul  
500 Brickell Key Dr  
Miami, FL 33131  
Phone: (305) 913-8358 
 
5. Mandarin Oriental, Miami 
 
500 Brickell Key Dr  
Miami, FL  
Phone: (305) 913-8288 
 
6. ACQUA  
 
1435 Brickell Ave  
Miami, FL 33131  
Phone: (305) 381-3190 
 
7. Four Seasons Hotel Miami  
 
1435 Brickell Ave  
Miami, FL  
Phone: (305) 358-3535
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If youâ€™re traveling with children, a good alternative to one of the above 
points of interest might be the kid-friendly Miami Science Museum. 
Practically across the street from Vizcaya, this Smithsonian affiliate has a 
planetarium, a wildlife center, a natural history collection and quality 
traveling exhibits.  
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8. Las Culebrinas 
in the Grove 
 
2890 SW 27th Ave  
Coconut Grove, FL 33133  
Phone: (305) 448-4090 
 
9. Flanigan's Seafood 
Bar & Grill  
 
2721 Bird Rd  
Coconut Grove, FL 33133 
Phone: (305) 446-1114 
 
10. Coral Gables 
 
11. The Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables 
1200 Anastasia Ave  
Coral Gables, FL  
Phone: (305) 445-1926 
 
12. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden  
10901 Old Cutler Rd  
Coral Gables, FL 33156  
Phone: (305) 667-1651  
 
 
13. Matheson Hammock Park  
9610 Old Cutler Rd  
Coral Gables, FL 33156 
Phone: (305) 665-5475
 
Afternoon 
Itâ€™s just a couple of miles to the heart of fashionable Coconut Grove, a 
former artistsâ€™ colony known for its funky shops, varied restaurant choices 
(many of them open-air), marina and nightlife. Take advantage of the 
abundance of dining opportunities and stop for a relaxing lunch. Among 
the possibilities are Las Culebrinas in the Grove Restaurant for Cuban 
and Spanish favorites, and Flaniganâ€™s Seafood Bar & Grill for a juicy 
burger or baby back ribs. Serious shoppers will want to check out the 
offerings at CocoWalk, a large outdoor shopping complex.  
More shopping can be found west of Coconut Grove in Coral Gables, 
designed as a planned community in 1925. â€œThe City Beautiful,â€ as it calls 
itself, features tree-lined streets; Mediterranean Revival architecture; The 
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, an elegant, posh treasure of a hotel; and the 
University of Miami. The aforementioned shopping takes place at Miracle 
Mile, a downtown enclave of elegant stores, galleries, restaurants and 
theaters, and at The Village of Merrick Park, a decidedly chichi center 
where shopaholics can max out their credit cards at the likes of Ann 
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Taylor, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Tiffany & 
Co.  
If you can tear yourself away from shopping, nature awaits. Fairchild 
Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock Park are next to each 
other on Old Cutler Road, a scenic connector between Coconut Grove 
and Coral Gables. Stately homes and a majestic canopy of huge, very old 
and otherworldly banyan trees make this a particularly picturesque drive. 
Trams transport visitors through the rare tropical foliage the beautifully 
landscaped garden is known for. Donâ€™t miss the palm and cycad 
collections, said to be among the worldâ€™s finest. If youâ€™re ready for a quick 
break, Matheson Hammock Park is the perfect spot. The parkâ€™s shallow 
manmade lagoon is ideal for a quick splash, and shady trails are just right 
for a relaxing stroll.  
Evening 
Return to your hotel to freshen up for a night on the town in downtown 
Miami. The signature restaurants in two sumptuous lodgingsâ€”Azul in the 
Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key and Acqua in the Four Seasons 
Hotel Miamiâ€”define a romantic evening. The former shines with its open 
kitchen and Mediterranean/Asian fusion cuisine and the latter blends the 
best of Italian and Caribbean influences.  
After-dinner indulgences might include a walk through nearby Bayfront 
Park, a popular site for concerts and special events, or an after-dinner 
drink at Bayside Marketplace. If youâ€™re so inclined, take in a performance 
in the Mediterranean courtyard splendor of the Gusman Center for the 
Performing Arts or, if the Heat are in town, watch Dwyane Wade crash 
the boards at the American Airlines Arena. Or catch a Dolphins or Marlins 
game at Land Shark Stadium (Dolphin Stadium) north of Miami in Miami 
Gardens depending on the season. 
Day 3: Morning 
Youâ€™re in Miami, so beach time is a requisite. Two of the best are on Key 
Biscayne (across the Rickenbacker Causeway), and both are perennially 
listed on â€œbest beachesâ€ lists. Family-friendly Crandon Park has 2 miles of 
sandy beach and calm water protected by an offshore sandbar. Bill  
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1. Crandon Park  
4000 Crandon Blvd  
Key Biscayne, FL 33149  
Phone: (305) 361-5421 
 
2. Miami Metrozoo   
12400 SW 152nd St  
Miami, FL 33177  
Phone: (305) 251-0400  
 
3. Flamingo Visitor Center 
1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy  
Flamingo, FL 33034  
Phone: (239) 695-2945 
 
4. Monkey Jungle  
14805 SW 216th St  
Miami, FL 33170  
Phone: (305) 235-1611 
 
5. Tropical Chinese Restaurant  
 
7991 Bird Rd (SW 40th St)  
Miami, FL 33155  
Phone: (305) 262-7576 
 
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Baggs Cape Florida State Park not only has a pristine Atlantic Ocean 
beach but also an 1846 lighthouse and keeperâ€™s cottage. Youâ€™ll find the 
beaches far less crowded on weekdays.  
Change into dry clothes and get ready for a drive. Head southwest to 
Miami Metrozoo, where the animals live in cageless settings reminiscent 
of their natural habitats. Trams and an air-conditioned monorail provide 
an easy way to meet the residents.  
Afternoon 
Mother Nature could be considered the theme for this day. After the 
beach and the zoo, continue heading southwest to Everglades National 
Park. Just before the entrance to the park at Florida City are several 
lunch spots to choose from: The Capri Restaurant offers Italian favorites, 
the nautical-themed Mutineer Restaurant features seafood and Mexican 
specialties are on the menu at Rositaâ€™s Restaurante.  
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6. Everglades National Park
40001 State Hwy 94  
Homestead, FL 33034 
Phone: (305) 242-7700 
 
7. Â Florida City 
 
8. The Capri Restaurant  
 
935 N Krome Ave  
Florida City, FL 33030  
Phone: (305) 247-1544 
 
9. Â Mutineer Restaurant  
 
11 SE 1st Ave  
Florida City, FL 33034  
Phone: (305) 245-3377
10. Rosita's Restaurante  
199 W Palm Dr  
Florida City, FL 33034  
Phone: (305) 246-3114 
 
11. Â Ernest Coe Visitor Center  
40001 SR 9336  
Homestead, FL 33034  
Phone: (305) 242-7700 
 
12. Â Everglades Alligator Farm  
40351 SW 192nd Ave  
Florida City, FL 33034  
Phone: (305) 247-2628 
 
13. Homestead
 
Make an orientation stop at the parkâ€™s main visitor center, the Ernest Coe 
Visitor Center in Homestead. From there, a 38-mile road heads south 
through the park to the Flamingo Visitor Center, providing opportunities to 
stop and explore this subtropical wilderness that protects many 
endangered plants and animals. Boardwalks, nature trails and overlooks 
may afford glimpses of alligators, egrets and native plants.  
As you head back toward Miami, two other nature-themed attractions 
merit consideration. In addition to an airboat ride into the Everglades, a 
stop at Everglades Alligator Farm in Florida City also gives guests a 
chance to see a variety of gators and crocodiles and hold some of their 
offspring. The phrase â€œrun of the jungleâ€ takes on new meaning at 
Monkey Jungle, where close to 400 primates actually do roam free. 
Visitors can observe the chattering creatures from screened walkways.  
Evening 
If hunger pangs strike on the drive back to your hotel, pull into the parking 
lot of the establishment many locals consider to have the areaâ€™s best 
Chinese food. Tropical Chinese Restaurant, in an unassuming strip 
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shopping center, draws crowds for its Sunday dim sum selections, though 
the regular menu also has its devoted followers.  
For a truly Miami experience, watch the high-speed action at what is said 
to be the worldâ€™s fastest ball gameâ€”jai alai. Games are played Friday 
and Saturday evenings (as well as matinees during the week) at the 
Miami Jai-Alai Fronton. Bet on your favorites and learn some new terms: 
a fronton is the arena in which the game takes place, and a cesta is the 
wicker basket the player uses to catch and throw the ball, which is called 
a pelota. 
 
Restaurants 
Restaurants throughout Miami wisely take advantage of the abundance 
of fresh, locally grown (and freshly caught) ingredients and the diverse 
cuisines of the cityâ€™s international population, blending components of 
each in creative, innovative ways. 
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The quietly elegant Azul, the signature restaurant in the stunning 
Mandarin Oriental, Miami, features an open kitchen and ceiling-high 
windows with spectacular views of Biscayne Bay. The inspiration for its 
artistic fusion cuisine comes from the Mediterranean and Asia. Among 
the menu choices are several meat and seafood entrees with multiple 
preparation styles on one plate. A wine list with world-class selections 
complements the menu options. 
At Acqua, on the seventh floor of the towering Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 
guests have a choice of dining either indoors or outside on a terrace 
overlooking the pool. Choosing the latter option in the evening provides 
expansive views of the twinkling lights of Biscayne Bay. The menu, which 
leans heavily towards dishes from Northern Italy, is especially notable for 
its seafood, pasta and the chefâ€™s divine risottos, though many dishes  
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1.Azul  
 
500 Brickell Key Dr  
Miami, FL 33131  
Phone: (305) 913-8358 
 
2. ACQUA  
 
1435 Brickell Ave  
Miami, FL 33131  
Phone: (305) 381-3190 
 
3. Islas Canarias 
Restaurant  
 
285 NW 27th Ave  
Miami, FL 33125  
Phone: (305) 649-0440 
 
4. Casa Juancho 
Restaurant  
 
2436 SW 8th St  
Miami, FL 33135  
Phone: (305) 642-2452 
 
5. Tropical Chinese Restaurant  
 
7991 Bird Rd (SW 40th St)  
Miami, FL 33155  
Phone: (305) 262-7576 
 
6. Palme d'Or  
 
1200 Anastasia Ave  
Coral Gables, FL 33134  
Phone: (305) 913-3201 
 
7. Las Culebrinas in the Grove   
  
2890 SW 27th Ave  
Coconut Grove, FL 33133  
Phone: (305) 448-4090 
 
8. Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill  
 
2721 Bird Rd  
Coconut Grove, FL 33133  
Phone: (305) 446-1114 
 
9. Baleen Miami  
 
4 Grove Isle Dr  
Coconut Grove, FL 33133  
Phone: (305) 857-5007 
 
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feature sauces flavored with Caribbean fruits and spices. The foodâ€™s 
artistic presentation harmonizes with the restaurantâ€™s attentive service 
and comfortable ambience. An extensive wine selection allows for expert 
pairing of food and drink. 
For dishes with a Latin flavor, especially traditional Cuban cuisine or 
dishes reminiscent of Spain, choose from this duo of restaurants in Little 
Havana. In a small shopping center, Islas Canarias Restaurant is a local 
favorite. Decorated with a few pictures of the Cuban countryside, this 
unpretentious, family-style eatery is known for its authentic Cuban 
cooking. And although the name is a reference to the Canary Islands, the 
homeland of the restaurantâ€™s owner, the menu itemsâ€”baked lamb, 
chorizos, and black beans and riceâ€”are straight from Havana. 
The warm colors of the brick walls and the wood-beamed ceiling, pottery, 
artwork and strolling troubadours are as evocative of Spain as the cuisine 
at Casa Juancho Restaurant. The restaurantâ€™s tapas menu, with more 
than 30 choices, serves as a prelude to the regular menu, which features 
fresh fish prepared Spanish style, aged Black Angus beef and, for 
dessert, crema Catalana, a custard dish with a crunchy, caramelized 
coating. The restaurant is known for its rare Armagnacs, Spanish 
brandies and large selection of wines from Spain. 
Several miles southwest, off the main road in a small strip shopping 
center, is Tropical Chinese Restaurant, which many regard as Miamiâ€™s 
finest Chinese dining experience. Finding the restaurant the first time 
might be a little difficult, but once there you will be rewarded with a 
sumptuous Hong Kong-style meal. The comprehensive menu at this 
elegantly simple establishment accommodates connoisseurs of Chinese 
food as well as those who prefer traditional American fare. Be 
adventurous and try the braised sea cucumber with spicy sauce or 
indulge in the shredded chicken with shark fin soup or the popular black 
bean lobster. The 54 items on the dim sum menu are sure to tempt. An 
open kitchen allows diners to view the chefs in action. 
Tucked away in Coral Gablesâ€™ historic 1926 The Biltmore Hotel Coral 
Gables is a dining jewel, the Palme dâ€™Or, recognized for its gracious  
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10. Yuca Restaurant  
 
501 Lincoln Rd  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 532-9822 
 
11. Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant  
11 Washington Ave  
Miami Beach, FL 33139  
Phone: (305) 673-0365