From iconic hotspots to hidden gems, Michelin-Starred restaurants define Miami’s vibrant food culture. Here are our top five picks. 🍲🌴
1. ELCIELO MIAMI
Colombian-born Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos brought his internationally acclaimed culinary vision to Miami, where his restaurant has thrived since 2015. The sleek space features an open kitchen, backlit bar, warm lighting, and lush greenery, setting the stage for elevated Colombian cuisine and dramatic presentations.
2. HIDEN
This discreet counter lives up to its name. Entry requires a time-sensitive passcode, and once inside, the noise of the neighborhood fades away. At the helm, Chef Seijun Okano delivers a refined omakase experience for a select few, showcasing fish flown in several times a week from Japan. Each piece is handled with care—precisely sliced and pressed onto delicately seasoned rice prepared fresh at the start of service.
3. L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon brings Parisian elegance to Miami’s Design District, pairing an open-kitchen experience with tasting menus and signature dishes like seared scallops, lamb with eggplant caponata, and the famed chocolate finale.
4. COTE
This neon-lit, high-design Korean steakhouse delivers a theatrical yet refined experience, showcasing beautifully aged, marbled beef. With top-tier ingredients, expertly seasoned dishes, and attentive service, first-timers are best served by the butcher’s feast, ending on the standout kimchi Wagyu paella.
5. BOIA DE
Tucked between a laundromat and a medical center in Buena Vista, a neon-pink exclamation mark signals Chef Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer’s playful, unexpected destination. Italian-inspired but delightfully unconventional, the menu features caviar-topped potato skins, beef tartare with tonnato flair, and chilled tagliolini nero with king crab. The forest-green space buzzes with energy as the staff share in the chefs’ fun from the moment doors open.`````
Which one of these are you adding to your bucket list in 2026?
