Miami New Michelin Stars & My General Dining Review

I really hadn’t done a dining post in a while, and I had never really posted about Miami food officially, even though I spend half my time here, so here I am, making up for it. We are going to Talk about the new Miami Michelin Stars, my thoughts and some of my other favorites (and some scattered pics when i found them on my phone 😉 ) .

In general it was a good list, but it was also an easy list. A lot of what was stared were chefs with stars or transfers, and easy add, and I think there are other things that were more interesting:

Michelin Stars

2 stars

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Restaurant Miami – Although quite a safe bet as you are going with a Worldwide Michelin star, it is a solid a choice as you get

1star

Ariete
Boia De I actually discovered this restaurant recently and I am obsessed (whenever Resy + long waitlist gives me a 5pm table ill be there again). I wasn’t sure if it was going to make the list given how casual it is but I’m glad its there

Cote Miami – Another very safe NY Michelin transfer choice, but I do really enjoy it so happy that it is on the list

The Den at Azabu Miami Beach
Elcielo
Hiden
Le Jardinier This is my favorite lunch spot in Miami
Los Félix
Stubborn Seed
The Surf Club Restaurant This could have been 2 stars in my book and I love this restaurant, both the food and the ambiance. I think im having too much time whenever I go because the only good pic I have is unacceptable.

bib gourmand :

Doya – It’s a really good middle eastern and its great for groups
Ghee Indian Kitchen – I think its one of my Miami favorites, excellent Indian food (disappointed to see his others not make it here)
Mandolin Aegean Bistro – Probably my Miami Favorite both for food and ambiance
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink – A total classic that absolutely deserved to be here, love it for brunch and lunch especially.
Phuc Yea – A great more casual asian
Red Rooster Overtown – This has gotten mixed reviews but I have always been a fan and Im glad its on the list.

I havent been to these Bib gourmands but they are on my list: Sanguich de Miami, Tinga y Cafe, Zak the Baker, and Zitz Sum, Hometown Barbecue, Itamae, Krus Kitchen, La Natural, Lung Yai Thai Tapas, El Turco, Bachour
Chug’s Diner

Restaurants that I think should have at least been in the bib gourmand based on what I like:

KYU – Really good Asian, my favorite is the cauliflower starter

Uchi – My favorite Asian in Miami and my go to when people are visiting. The sushi is great and inventive and the service is superb.

Joe’s Stone Crab – a miami classic

My Miami Top 10 high End – I will also now place a candle in the altar of my two favorite Miami restaurants, which both closed in the pandemic and who both would have totally made the stars: La Sireneuse and Alter

Surf Club
Uchi
Joes Stone Crab
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Boia De
Orno -Another one from Chef Niven that should have probably been on the list. I love all his food and this is great brick oven food
Dirty French SteakHouse
Bakkan – Great Mexican in Wynwood
Le Jardinier
LPM – The food is great, the ambiance is great and my dad swears by the Tomatini martini

Please note this list changes daily 😉

My other miami favorites to put on your radar :

Momosan: Chef Morimoto can do no wrong in my book and this one is casual and great when you are in Wynwood (As casual as you get with Wagyu though)

Ghee
Carbone – The tried and true formula. Great food if you can get past the stuck up host people
Jatto – Although it replaced my miami favorite Alter, I will forgive it because the food is great
Bazaar – It’d Jose Andres thats all you need to know!
Yardbird – Best friend chicken and they have a gluten free option!
Bourbon Steak
Ornos & Perl – My aventura local Favorites