As Miami’s corporate epicenter, Brickell was once the heart of international commerce. Now this dense urban area has become both a residential and tourist hub, thanks to luxury condos and trendy hotels. The dining scene reflects its neighborhood, offering
everything from casual fare to upscale Michelin-rated spots and clubby restaurants for a night on the town.
New to the map: The Mexican, Seia, and Nuna join the list. Restaurants are listed geographically from north to south.
Elcielo
31 SE 5th St, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(786) 694-9525
Elcielo received a Michelin Star for its 18-course tasting menu by chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. The modern Colombian menu varies, but expect experiential moments like the restaurant’s “Tree of Life,” bread service entangled on a small tree; and the “Chocotherapy” which invites you to literally wash your hands in liquid cocoa. The tasting menu ranges from $245 to $289 per person (excluding beverages, tax, and a 20 percent added gratuity). Elcielo will accommodate people with allergies and offer a vegetarian menu upon request. There’s also a $98 bar experience where guests will experience a selection of cocktails, each paired with snacks.
Naoe
661 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(305) 947-6263
Before Miami had a gazillion omakase restaurants, there was Naoe, chef Kevin Cory’s intimate Brickell Key restaurant. The restaurant is so intimate that it only accepts five guests at each of its seatings (there are two to three per evening). Those lucky enough to snag a coveted spot will experience Cory himself serving up the finest sushi flown in from Japan. The meal costs $280 per person (plus sake, a 20% service charge, and tax) and lasts approximately three hours. The menu is prepared specially each day, so substitutions are not allowed, and people with food allergies cannot be accommodated. Naoe has earned a rare Forbes Five-Star Travel Guide rating and a AAA Five-Diamond award.
Motek Brickell City Centre
701 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131
This massive location of a Miami mainstay Motek is certainly worth a visit if in this busy neighborhood. This bright and charming cafe offers a blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, making it a haven for all-day brunch. The menu includes a smoked salmon Jerusalem bagel plate, lahmajun (vegetable-filled flatbread), chips with harissa aioli, and a majadra rice bowl, blurring the lines between breakfast and lunch. For dessert, try the malawach churros and wash it all down with limonana, an Israeli mint lemonade.
The River Oyster Bar
33 SE 7th St Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131, USA
(305) 530-1915
This Brickell institution has returned to the neighborhood just a block from its original location. Expect the same seafood-centric fare, such as its gnocchi tossed with crab and truffle, grilled fish, spicy tuna tartare, and plenty of its namesake oysters.
Momi Market
1036 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL, 33130, US
+13052981803
Don’t let the casual vibes fool you: Momi Market has some of the freshest sushi in Miami. Seafood is flown in from Japan, sliced, and presented to you counterside. If you’re craving something more filling but light enough for Miami’s climate, Momi Market also offers donburis topped with oxtail, curry chicken, beef, eel, and more. If you crave more, Momi Market does serve a reservations-only omakase experience, priced at $175 per person.
Claudie
1101 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178, United States
(305) 990-1101
Claudie promises to bring the South of France to Brickell. That’s a tall order, but Claudie’s salmon and gold-hued walls, accented by bright greenery, certainly do calm the nerves after sitting in Miami traffic for far too long. As expected, the menu features French classics with an emphasis on seafood, beginning with caviar service and escargot, and continuing with fresh turbot, Dover sole, and daurade (for two) cooked on an open grill. There’s also wagyu steaks, pastas, and a salad Nicoise.
Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL, 33130, US
(305) 808-5555
In an area filled with upscale restaurants and trendy cocktail lounges, Batch Gastropub is Brickell’s neighborhood joint. The laid-back restaurant and bar offers a casual alternative to the area’s see-and-be-seen dining scene, with a menu of elevated pub fare, burgers, wings, and comfort food. A robust selection of craft beer, cocktails, and whiskey – along with an abundance of televisions – makes this Brickell’s go-to place on game day. Weekend brunch, happy hour specials, and weekly trivia keep the fun going.
LPM Miami
1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131, USA
(305) 403-9133
Chic and cozy LPM offers a unique blend of French dishes, such as escargot, alongside Mediterranean items like risotto and lamb. With a dessert menu providing everything from white chocolate tiramisu to lemon sorbet with vodka, only the strong can resist its allure.
Felice Brickell
1450 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(305) 526-4800
The first Felice, located in New York City’s tony Upper East Side, has spawned about a dozen offspring, including Felice Brickell. The restaurant offers a menu of Tuscan-Italian fare, including paccheri con frutti di mare and chicken parm. It also offers lighter options, such as a tuna panzanella salad and baked salmon. A two-course prix-fixe lunch for $39 is a great deal for either a business meeting or a lunch date.
Seia
830 Brickell Plz, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(305) 686-7342
Seia specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine with views of the Miami skyline. The menu focuses on handmade pastas, seafood, and seasonal ingredients, drawing on traditional Italian cooking techniques. The restaurant also offers a selection of Italian wines and cocktails to accompany dinner. But the main draw of Seia is the spectacular view: The restaurant is located on the 54th floor of the 830 Building, one of Miami’s tallest skyscrapers (for now), and floor-to-ceiling windows provide breathtaking vistas of Brickell, Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic beyond. This makes it the perfect setting for date nights, special occasions, and when your TikTok account needs a boost.
The Mexican
601 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(305) 563-2080
One would assume that a restaurant called the Mexican offers Mexican food. But don’t let the uninspired moniker fool you: The Mexican is more than a typical taco and enchilada joint. Here, tacos are filled with tenderloin cooked in bone marrow, and enchiladas are stuffed with Maine lobster. There’s also a good selection of steaks, including a massive 33-ounce Allen Brothers Australian Wagyu tomahawk. Pair your meal with a margarita made with your choice of the restaurant’s extensive tequila and mezcal collection.
Nuna
1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, US
(305) 358-3535
Located at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, NUNA offers Nikkei cooking by chef Jamie Pesaque. The seafood-centric menu marries Peruvian ingredients and flavors with Japanese techniques in a gorgeous setting that overlooks the Brickell skyline. Go for the Tasting Counter experience at the bar, which offers exclusive dishes such as wagyu toast with truffles, guanciale, and wasabi emulsion. Take advantage of complimentary valet parking – just make sure your ticket is validated.
