Miami After 50

Wynwood · asian

Several Asian food counters share a Wynwood food hall with bars, music and an outdoor gathering space.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Brickell · american

American food and cocktails meet a waterfront setting on the Miami River, with game-day and late-night programming.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Coconut Grove · cuban-american, french

Michael Beltran brings Cuban-American cooking and French technique together, with a pressed duck dinner and a seasonal tasting menu.

Little Havana · ice cream, cuban

A Little Havana scoop shop whose Cuban-inspired flavors include Abuela Maria with guava, cream cheese and Maria cookies.

Little Havana · cuban

Cuban food, rum cocktails and live Latin music fill this Calle Ocho landmark and its pineapple-stage patio.

This is a music venue. It is loud when a show is on.

Little River · italian, pizza

Pizza and a bottle shop share this Little River spot, with a patio where families can settle in for a casual meal.

Brickell

Share plates and cocktails on the Brickell terrace, with DJ-led nightlife as the evening picks up.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Brickell · american

This Brickell pub pairs burgers and a broad whiskey selection with big-screen sports.

Coconut Grove · american, seafood

Waterfront tables, lawn games and a kids' menu make room for an easy family meal beside Biscayne Bay.

Coconut Grove · italian

At the top of Mr. C Coconut Grove, Bellini serves Italian dishes with views over the neighborhood and Biscayne Bay.

Brickell

A Brickell bar with karaoke in the local artist calendar. Check the event date before making a microphone part of the plan.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Downtown · american

Settle into this Downtown sports bar for a game and American bar food near Flagler Street.

Buena Vista · italian, contemporary

Look for the pink exclamation point in the shopping plaza for contemporary Italian cooking and a changing pasta menu.

Mid-Beach · Miami Beach

Garden herbs, fresh fruit and a backyard setting shape the cocktails at Freehand's Miami Beach bar.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Design District · korean, steakhouse

Servers grill beef at the table in this Korean steakhouse, where the Butcher's Feast brings several cuts with Korean sides.

Little Havana · cuban

Cuban cooking, cantinero-style cocktails and live music bring a lively dinner to Calle Ocho.

This is a music venue. It is loud when a show is on.

Little Havana · american, latin american

Calle Ocho game days come with a big screen, a TV wall, wings and smash burgers; the venue says kids are welcome.

Wynwood · cuban, caribbean

A craft brewery and Cuban-Caribbean restaurant share a tropical garden, with a kids' menu and room for a family gathering.

Coconut Grove · cuban-american, diner

Michael Beltran's Grove diner brings Cuban-American comfort food, from a cast-iron pancake to croquetas and pastelitos.

Brickell · french, italian, mediterranean

South of France and Italian flavors meet on this Brickell menu, with seafood, seasonal ingredients and a Riviera-inspired room.

Wynwood · mexican

Hand-pressed corn tortillas carry the tacos at this Wynwood stop, which also has a separate late-night lounge.

Wynwood · greek, turkish

This Wynwood restaurant and bar serves Aegean meze from Greece and Turkey, made for sharing across the table.

Wynwood

A Wynwood listening bar built around vinyl records and a serious sound system, suited to a night centered on the music.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Wynwood · japanese, sushi

Michael Schulson's modern izakaya serves sushi and robatayaki, with a chef's tasting menu, sake and cocktails.

Upper East Side · chinese

Familiar Chinese dishes get creative turns here, including crab leg rangoon and Hennessy orange chicken.

Coconut Grove · barbecue, caribbean

Slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pork meet Caribbean flavors at Drinking Pig's Coconut Grove home.

Buena Vista · turkish

Turkish breakfast and all-day dishes fill this Upper Buena Vista menu, with pastries, manti and traditional mains.

Brickell · colombian, contemporary

Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos builds a tasting-menu experience with theatrical presentation, alongside a waterfront terrace bistro.

Brickell · japanese, steakhouse

Japanese-inspired steaks, sushi and seafood fill the menu at this Brickell restaurant, which also has a separate lounge.

Coconut Grove · american, coastal

The shaded Peacock Park patio puts a playground close by, while the kitchen serves coastal dishes and a kids' menu.

Wynwood · japanese, sushi

A passcode opens the hidden door to this small Japanese counter for a chef-selected sushi dinner.

Allapattah · barbecue, american

Pit-smoked meats and traditional sides anchor this Allapattah barbecue restaurant, which also cooks dishes over live fire.

Wynwood · mexican, vegan

Plant-based tacos and enchiladas bring Mexican flavors to Wynwood, with agave cocktails and a separate kids' menu.

South of Fifth · Miami Beach · seafood

Make stone crab claws, mustard sauce and classic sides the center of a South of Fifth meal at Joe's.

Wynwood · asian

Wood fire drives this Wynwood restaurant's Asian-inspired menu, including its Korean fried chicken and smoke-focused dishes.

Brickell · pan-asian

A Brickell dinner-and-drinks destination serving pan-Asian food, with a separate lounge for the later part of the night.

Coconut Grove · seasonal

Upstairs from Los Félix, this intimate Grove restaurant pairs a seasonal dinner menu with natural wines.

Design District · french

A seat at the counter faces the open kitchen for modern French cooking, with seasonal tasting menus and signature Robuchon dishes.

Little River · pizza

A Little River pizzeria pairing naturally leavened, wood-fired pies with seasonal plates and natural wine.

Allapattah

Rock shows and reunion bills bring live bands back to this Miami bar; admission and age rules follow the individual show.

This is a music venue. It is loud when a show is on.

Design District · french, contemporary

Seasonal vegetables lead a French menu that also includes seafood and meat, in a light-filled Design District dining room.

Coconut Grove · mexican, meso-american

House-made tortillas from heirloom corn anchor a Meso-American menu, with natural wine and records adding to the evening.

Downtown · american

A Flagler Street neighborhood bar with classic cocktails, draft beer and morning football screenings.

South Beach · Miami Beach

A century-old South Beach dive bar with a pool table, jukebox and cash-only service.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

South Beach · Miami Beach · italian

Hand-rolled pasta and an Italian wine program make Macchialina a South Beach dinner destination.

Downtown

A Downtown late-night bar a block off Flagler Street, with a current cocktail-month program for an early-evening visit too.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Buena Vista · greek, turkish

Greek and Turkish dishes meet on an outdoor terrace, with meze to share and grilled seafood among the mains.

Downtown · caribbean, jamaican

A Downtown Caribbean restaurant and lounge, pairing Jamaican flavors with cocktails and a music-led evening.

Coconut Grove · american

Open-flame grilling shapes a modern American menu at Mayfair House, with garden dining and Sunday brunch.

Design District · american, seasonal

Michael Schwartz's neighborhood restaurant centers its cooking on fresh seasonal ingredients in the Design District.

Arts and Entertainment District · american

Head to the ninth floor for burgers, wings, a Biscayne Bay view and a game on the restaurant or patio TVs.

Design District · italian, roman

Evan Funke's Roman menu brings thin wood-fired pizzas and pasta classics to a large Design District dining room.

Downtown · spanish, catalan

This Downtown kitchen serves Spanish tapas; its sister NIU Wine has a separate address farther along NE 2nd Avenue.

Little River · japanese, sushi

The Kappo dinner begins with seasonal small plates before moving through nigiri, a hand roll and dessert.

Downtown

A Florida-flavored Downtown bar with cocktails and a kitchen serving into the night.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Wynwood · french

French brasserie staples such as onion soup and steak frites come with a raw bar and a tropical outdoor patio.

MiMo · vietnamese, cajun

Shareable Vietnamese dishes draw on Cajun and Latin flavors at this Biscayne Boulevard restaurant, with cocktails alongside dinner.

Coconut Grove · american

A Coconut Grove sports bar for fish tacos and game nights, also featured on Bar Rescue as the short-lived Hot Rock Bar and Grille. Bar Rescue featured this location in season 4, episode 15, Bromancing the Stone.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Little Havana · cuban

The original Calle Ocho shop serves Cuban sandwiches and croquetas, with daily daytime hours.

Downtown · italian

An Italian restaurant tucked into the Shoreland Arcade, with lunch service and live music on Thursday nights.

Live music some nights. Go before the band starts if you want to talk.

Little River · american, steakhouse

A Little River steakhouse with indoor and outdoor seating, serving wood-fired proteins, handmade pasta and classic cocktails.

Collins Park · Miami Beach · american

A Collins Park cocktail bar with American food and late hours, a short walk from the Bass museum.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

South Beach · Miami Beach

An intimate bar below the Stiles Hotel for rum-led cocktails and a quieter stop off busy Collins Avenue.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Little River · international

A Little River food hall lets a family mix several kitchens in one meal, with casual seating and rooftop dining.

Brickell · vegan, latin american

Plant-based burgers, cachapas and bowls make this Brickell vegan kitchen a substantial lunch stop, with a kid-sized burger too.

Park West

A late-night Downtown corner for cocktails, Tuesday jazz and DJ nights; check the calendar for the room's next set.

This is a music venue. It is loud when a show is on.

Little River · vegan

A plant-based deli and market serving homestyle meals, bowls and baked empanadas, with food sold by the pound.

Midtown

Old-Miami furniture, inventive cocktails and dancing give Midtown a living-room-style night out.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Downtown

Tropical cocktails, throwback nights and reggaeton give this compact Downtown bar a lively after-dinner stop.

Go early. It turns into a late-night spot later in the evening.

Design District · italian, contemporary

Massimo Bottura's contemporary Italian restaurant now sits inside The Moore, with handmade pasta and playful South Florida touches.

Downtown · vietnamese

Vietnamese drinking food and wine make this small Downtown restaurant a place to share a few plates and settle in.

Wynwood · japanese, sushi

A Wynwood Japanese restaurant for sushi and composed dishes, with a daily happy hour and private dining options.

Downtown · american, seasonal

Pérez Art Museum Miami's casual restaurant serves seasonal dishes with indoor seats and a broad terrace facing Biscayne Bay.

Little Havana · cuban

Cuban classics fill the dining-room menu, while the separate coffee window makes a quick cafecito stop easy.

Downtown · italian

Inside the Elser Hotel, this Italian aperitivo bar pairs cocktails with pizza, crudos and small plates.

Buena Vista · contemporary

Wood-fired cooking goes beyond pizza at this Buena Vista restaurant, with old-world wines and cocktails alongside dinner.

Wynwood · bakery

A Wynwood bakery and café built around bread and baking, with kosher certification and daytime service Sunday through Friday.

Little Haiti

An outdoor Little Haiti music venue with a busy concert and DJ calendar; choose a date before planning the night.

This is a music venue. It is loud when a show is on.