Karen,
Don't go to Joe's Stone Crab. It will cost a fortune. Go to [url=http:www.catfishdeweys.com]Catfish Dewey's[/url] instead. It is literally half the price for AYCE and just as good. It doesn't have the lovely ambiance of Joe's but it will be $200 less expensive. I posted about it my Fort Lauderdale thread, but here is the address again: 4003 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
I don't get to Dade County that often, but I have already given up all my Ft Laurderdale and FL Keys favorites so I will try to fill some in between.
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Area Code 55 in Aventura is my favorite Brazilian steakhouse. Excellent food, very high quality of meats. 16375 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
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El Gran Inka, also in Aventura, is excellent Peruvian. 3155 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach FL 33160. There is also a Brickell Key location if you find yourself there.
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Bin No. 18 is a tiny, excellent wine bar with an wonderful charcuterie selection. Everything we have had there has been good. Downtown Miami. 1800 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
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Grazianos Grill is a small local chain (3 locations) which serves very authentic Argentinian Parilla (grill). The best one is the Coral Gables location, which has a traditional open grill. Food is fantastic. It is pricey and very loud. Reservations recommended. 394 Giralda Ave Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Hakkasan in the Fountainbleu hotel serves award winning Cantonese. This is a world famous hotel on the beach, worth a visit. 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Michael's Genuine is one of the best restaurants in Miami. American cuisine, very local foods. Highly recommended. 130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
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Red Fish Grill is worth it for the location alone. I find it a bit overpriced but the seafood is always dependable and fresh. It is in the middle of a County Park across from downtown and at night there is a beautiful view of the skyline across the bay.
Depending on how long you stay, you could be in time for
Miami Spice, which is Miami's restaurant month (August - September). Lots of good options to try.
Have a great trip, and ping if you have any questions!
--Lisa