Super 7: South Beach Restaurants
It might be a tourist hot spot, but there are plenty of delicious options for locals, too
Aviv
If you're looking for somewhere to dine with a group that won't break the bank but still feels genuinely impressive, Aviv is it. Inside the 1 Hotel, this Israeli concept from the Zahav team serves up its signature creamy hummus, Yemenite saluf, and smoky grilled mains. The Tayim tasting menu ($95 per person) is built for sharing and includes mezze, salatim, rice pilaf, dessert, and more.
Pro Tip: Go all-in on Tayim, then wrap up the meal it off with a cocktail on the rooftop facing the ocean. The hotel’s elevator takes you straight up.@aviv.miami // 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Joe’s Stone Crab
As a native Miamian, I’ll never not be a Joe’s stan. And after more than 100 years in and still no notes. Joe’s is Miami’s answer to the question, “What if a tourist trap actually earned it?” Everyone talks stone crab (as they should), but the $9 fried chicken and hash browns are the real insiders’ play. Come stone crab season, it gets wild—so skip the white-tablecloths and hit the Take Away restaurant next door.
Pro Tip: No shame in skipping the claws entirely. Chicken, sides, and key lime pie are a perfect lunch combo.// 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach @joesstonecrab
For Paid Subscribers: Five more picks below, including the $75 tasting menu locals know is one of the best deals left in Miami Beach, the kitchen that runs until 4am, and modern Caribbean spot worth the hype.
