Best of Miami Beach 2026: Vote for Your Favorites

Best Miami Beach Classic

Open on the Beach 20 years or more.

Panizza Bistro 1229 Lincoln Road Family-run on Lincoln Road South Beach Puerto Sagua 700 Collins Ave. 63 years on the Beach South Beach La Sandwicherie 229 14th St. 38 years on the Beach South Beach Tropicolor 1442 Alton Road 40 years in business Joe's Stone Crab 11 Washington Ave. Open since 1913 South Beach Twist 1057 Washington Ave. 33 years on the Beach South Beach Katana 920 71st St. A North Beach staple since 1993 North Beach

Best Cuban Food

La Cañita Casa Cañita · 1200 Ocean Drive South Beach Sazón Cubano 7305 Collins Ave. North Beach Havana 1957 1410 Ocean Drive South Beach Cubatón Sandwich Shop 413 15th St. South Beach Puerto Sagua 700 Collins Ave. South Beach

Best Italian

Pizzette by Leonardo 1223 Lincoln Road Mirabella Fontainebleau Miami Beach · 4441 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Il Bolognese Winter Haven Hotel · 1400 Ocean Drive South Beach Via Emilia 9 1120 15th St. South Beach Macchialina 810 Alton Road South Beach Osteria Positano The Marlin Hotel · 1200 Collins Ave. South Beach

Best Seafood

Estiatorio Milos 730 First St. South Beach Ocean Grill The Setai · 2001 Collins Ave. South Beach A Fish Called Avalon Avalon Hotel · 700 Ocean Drive South Beach Lido Bayside Grill The Standard Spa, Miami Beach · 40 Island Ave. South Beach CVI.CHE 105 1245 Lincoln Road

Best Date Night

The restaurant you pick when it matters.

Orange Blossom 2000 Collins Ave. South Beach Strawberry Moon The Goodtime Hotel · 601 Washington Ave. South Beach LT Steak & Seafood The Betsy Hotel · 1440 Ocean Drive Live piano jazz nightly South Beach Pauline The Shelborne by Proper · 1801 Collins Ave. South Beach Stubborn Seed 101 Washington Ave. South Beach Semilla 1330 Alton Road Mareva 1939 National Hotel · 1677 Collins Ave. South Beach

Best North Beach Restaurant

North of 63rd Street, to the city line.

Ezio's 72 Park · 580 72nd St. North Beach Sazón Cubano 7305 Collins Ave. North Beach Katana 920 71st St. North Beach Café Prima Pasta 414 71st St. On 71st Street since 1993 North Beach Manolo 7300 Collins Ave. North Beach

Best Mid Beach Restaurant

Matador Room The Miami Beach EDITION · 2901 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Cecconi's Soho Beach House · 4385 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Motek 2701 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann Faena Hotel Miami Beach · 3201 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Cafe Avanti 732 W. 41st St. Mid Beach Cafe Bernie Icon MiMo · 5600 Collins Ave. Mid Beach Hakkasan Fontainebleau Miami Beach · 4441 Collins Ave. Mid Beach

Best New Restaurant

Opened, or reopened, in 2025 or 2026.

Vilebrequin La Plage Unframed hotel (rooftop) · 1685 Washington Ave. South Beach Pamplemousse on the Bay 910 West Ave. Opened in 2025 South Beach The Taco Stand 1211 Lincoln Road Opened in 2025 Balan's 1022 Lincoln Road Back on Lincoln Road South Beach Aguasal by José Andrés Andaz Miami Beach · 4041 Collins Ave. Opened in 2025 Mid Beach Gigi Rigolatto Delano Miami Beach · 1685 Collins Ave. Opened in 2026 South Beach

Best Local Shop or Service

An independent business, not a chain.

Royal Palm Barber Shop 461 W. 41st St. On 41st Street Mid Beach Bachi Jewels 1627 Washington Ave. The Flower Bazaar 920 Fifth St. Tropicolor 1442 Alton Road

Best Night Out

Bars, clubs and live music.

Twist 1057 Washington Ave. South Beach Do Not Sit On The Furniture 423 16th St. South Beach Rose Bar Delano Miami Beach · 1685 Collins Ave. South Beach The Piano Bar at The Betsy The Betsy Hotel · 1440 Ocean Drive South Beach Mango's Tropical Cafe 900 Ocean Drive South Beach

Best Museum or Gallery

The Bass 2100 Collins Ave. South Beach Art Deco Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive South Beach Oolite Arts 924 Lincoln Road South Beach Jewish Museum of Florida 301 Washington Ave. South Beach The Wolfsonian–FIU 1001 Washington Ave. South Beach

Best Place to See a Show

Music, theater, dance or film.

New World Center 500 17th St. South Beach Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Road South Beach Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Ave. North Beach Faena Theater Faena Hotel Miami Beach · 3201 Collins Ave. Mid Beach O Cinema South Beach 1130 Washington Ave. South Beach The Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave. South Beach

Best Park

South Pointe Park 1 Washington Ave. South Beach North Beach Oceanside Park Collins Avenue, 79th to 87th streets North Beach Flamingo Park 1200 Meridian Ave. South Beach Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Center Drive South Beach Altos del Mar Park Collins Avenue at 76th Street North Beach

Best Free Event

Free and open to everyone.

Lincoln Road Farmers Market Lincoln Road, Washington to Meridian avenues Sundays South Beach Ocean Drive Promenade concerts Lummus Park · Ocean Drive at 14th Street Sundays at 5 p.m. South Beach Wallcast concerts SoundScape Park · 500 17th St. South Beach Miami Beach Pride Parade Ocean Drive South Beach Veterans Day Parade Ocean Drive South Beach

Best Sunrise Spot

The Beach faces east. Where do you watch the sun come up?

Mid-Beach boardwalk Mid Beach South Pointe Pier South Pointe Park · 1 Washington Ave. South Beach Lummus Park at 14th Street Ocean Drive at 14th Street South Beach The beach at 72nd Street Collins Avenue at 72nd Street North Beach

Best Burger

The Patio at The Joyce The Joyce · 448 Española Way Home of The Joyce Burger South Beach Silverlake Bistro 1211 71st St. North Beach Burgermeister 425 Washington Ave. South Beach The Wrapper 6974 Collins Ave. North Beach Ezio's 72 Park · 580 72nd St. North Beach

Best Diner

Classic diners and all-day breakfast.

News Cafe 800 Ocean Drive South Beach 11th Street Diner 1065 Washington Ave. South Beach Denny's, Washington Avenue 1427 Washington Ave. South Beach Front Porch Cafe 918 Ocean Drive South Beach Big Pink 157 Collins Ave. South Beach

Best Fast Food: Local

Counter-service favorites that started here.

Collins Pizza 7308 Collins Ave. North Beach Moises Bakery 7310 Collins Ave. North Beach Joe's Take Away 11 Washington Ave. South Beach La Sandwicherie 229 14th St. South Beach Cubatón Sandwich Shop 413 15th St. South Beach Bodega Taqueria y Tequila 1220 16th St. South Beach

Best Fast Food: Chain

The best national or regional chain location on the Beach.

Shake Shack, Lincoln Road 1111 Lincoln Road South Beach Raising Cane's, Washington Avenue 1651 Washington Ave. South Beach Pollo Tropical, Alton Road 1454 Alton Road South Beach Five Guys, Washington Avenue 1500 Washington Ave. South Beach Taco Bell Cantina, Washington Avenue 1624 Washington Ave. South Beach Bonchon, Washington Avenue 905 Washington Ave. South Beach

Best Ice Cream

Ice cream, gelato and frozen treats.

Ice Cream Factory 1626 Michigan Ave. South Beach Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 1600 Collins Ave. South Beach Salt & Straw, Lincoln Road 749 Lincoln Road South Beach Ciao Amore 417 Española Way South Beach Icy-N-Spicy The Carlyle · 1250 Ocean Drive South Beach

Best Hardware Store

Alton Ace Hardware 1665 Alton Road South Beach Silver Paint & Hardware Supply 1138 Normandy Drive North Beach Miami Home Centers 545 41st St. Mid Beach

Best of Miami Beach 2026