Ghee Indian Kitchen in Miami's Design District is Niven Patel's farm-driven Indian room at 3620 NE 2nd Avenue, with produce from his Homestead farm Rancho Patel.
Signature dishes: Goat biryani, Tandoori prawns, Saag paneer
Must order: The goat biryani and the kachumber salad with the garden's late-summer tomatoes.
Tip: Sunday family-style menus run at half the a la carte price and feed two with leftovers.
Address: 3620 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Chug's Diner in Coconut Grove is Michael Beltran's Cuban-American counter at 3444 Main Highway, a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand pick for daytime Cuban classics.
Signature: Pan con bistec breakfast, Cuban sandwich, Croquetas
Order: The pan con bistec breakfast plate with eggs and crispy potatoes.
Tip: Mornings beat midday on the queue; sit at the counter for the kitchen view.
Garcia's Seafood Grille in downtown Miami is the half-century-old Miami River fish house at 398 NW North River Drive, with a takeaway market attached.
Signature: Whole fried snapper, Conch fritters, Stone crab claws in season
Order: Whole fried snapper with a side of yellow rice and beans.
Tip: Sit on the river deck and watch the working boats unload. Cash and card both work; reservations accepted.
La Mar by Gaston Acurio in Miami is the Peruvian flagship that relocated to 1451 South Miami Avenue in Brickell in 2025 after a decade at the Mandarin Oriental.
Signature: Cebiche clasico, Tiradito de pescado, Lomo saltado
Order: Cebiche clasico with sweet potato, choclo and red onion.
Tip: Book lunch on a weekday for the cebiche bar prix-fixe and a quieter dining room.
Sergio's in Coral Gables is the original family Cuban diner at 3252 SW 22nd Street, serving abuela-style Miami plates since 1975 across South Florida.
Signature: Cuban sandwich, Pan con bistec, Tres leches
Order: Pan con bistec with crispy potato sticks and a cafe con leche.
Tip: Open early for breakfast, late for after-show plates. The Coral Way location is the founding room.
La Carreta in Miami is the Calle Ocho Cuban diner at 3632 SW 8th Street, a sister room to Versailles serving abuela-style plates and cafe con leche from 8am.
Signature: Lechon asado, Vaca frita, Flan
Order: Lechon asado with moros y cristianos and a side of tostones.
Tip: The ventanita pours strong cafecito at any hour; the dining room is quieter than Versailles next door.
Lung Yai Thai Tapas in Little Havana is the no-reservation Thai street-food counter at 1731 SW 8th Street, a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick since 2022.
Signature: Crying tiger beef, Pad see ew, Mango sticky rice
Order: Crying tiger beef with sticky rice and the green papaya salad turned up two notches.
Tip: Arrive at 5pm or after 9pm to skip the queue. Cash and card both work.
