Top 5 Places to Eat in Bal Harbour
Think Bal Harbour is only good for upscale shopping and its five-star accommodations, yeah, think again!
While the ritzy enclave of Bal Harbour may be small in size and best known for high-fashion and all-things-fancy, it also offers big choices when it comes to fine dining.
In fact, many of its best restaurants are tucked away within the luxurious resorts that line the beach or nestle within the centerpiece of the village, the famous Bal Harbour Shops.
We're talking about world-class cuisines ranging from your usual American dishes cooked perfectly top-notched to upscale Japanese food and French brasseries-- and they're just some of the gems to be discovered on a culinary journey in Bal Harbour.
Are you ready to drool 'til next year?
WARNING: Don't read this at 2:00 in the morning!
Here are the Top 5 Eats to try while you're here. (in no particular order)
9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Outdoor dining - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Curbside pickup
Known as a Bal Harbour Shops staple, Carpaccio is a restaurant where tourists-in-the-know and locals gather for a delicious Italian meal.
As its name suggests, Carpaccio is known for razor-thin salmon or filet served many different ways, so expect a wide array of salmon entrees to make you drool.
Oh, and the way they prepare their dishes?
You can say they make Italian food the way people like it!
The lobsters are fresh and served with clams, mussels, and pasta al dente, with a touch of tomato, spicy or medium spicy.
And if you're big on veggies, you're in the right place!
The resto's got tons of vegetable dishes, too!
Choose to eat in the sleek dining room or arrive early to score a coveted table on the palm-fringed patio, where you can watch the parade of exotic cars and fashionistas sashaying in and out of the shops.
9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33154
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Outdoor dining - ✅ No contact delivery - ✅ Curbside pickup
Can't get enough of Japanese food?
For an upscale Japanese dining experience, grab a table at Makoto, where'll you'll discover some of the best sushi in Miami!
Makoto, named after Chef Makoto Okuwa, is a sleek and elegant restaurant featuring modern, upscale Japanese entrees and sushi dishes.
The meals here are unlike any other meals around, as they’re produced by Chef Makoto's 20 years of experience, allowing him to develop his take on Japanese cuisine-- traditional Japanese dishes that marry traditional Edomae sushi with modern-day innovation.
If you're a first-timer who can't decide which to get, try the fire and ice oysters, the chef’s sushi sampler, and the crispy rice topped with spicy tuna.
Other popular choices include the melt-in-your-mouth miso seabass and Japanese Wagyu-cooked tableside on a hot river stone.
9700 Collins Ave #135, Miami Beach, FL 33154
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Outdoor dining - ✅ Curbside pickup
Paris in Miami?
Is this for real?
Well, at Le Zoo, you'll feel as if you’ve been transported to a French brasserie-- without ever paying a ridiculous amount on airfare!
The brainchild of famed restauranteur Stephen Starr, Le Zoo brings you an indoor or outdoor experience that's fitting for date night, dining with friends, and just a solo bite.
Their Outdoor setting is covered in trees and dim lighting to give you the balance between open and private-- and surely, the good authentic French food doesn't hurt too!
Take a cue from the French and start with a plate of cheese or savory escargot in hazelnut butter, then try entrees such as steak fries, a decadent pizza crowned with black truffle, and an egg, or chicken paillard.
You can also ask for the best wine to pair with your meal from the restaurant's list of French makers.
9703 Collins Ave Bal Harbour, FL 33154
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Curbside pickup - ✅ Outdoor dining
One of the go-to restaurants in St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Atlantikos is guaranteed to present an exquisite culinary experience, especially if you're craving an unforgettable Greek dining extravaganza!
A hidden treasure just outside the hotel’s art-filled corridor, Atlantikos boasts a beautiful, bright breakfast spot perfect for dining indoors and a lush outdoor terrace to beat.
Be sure to try their signature Greek meals and greet the day with a signature Bloody Mary.
Try a sampler of Greek dips like hummus and smoked eggplant for starters, as well as beef and lamb meatballs or lamb kebabs.
With their fish sourced from local waters daily, you won’t want to pass up one of the restaurant’s specialty seafood dishes.
9490 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Curbside pickup - ✅ Outdoor dining
What's a beachside vacay without some delicious, world-class American comfort cuisine-- with a twist?
Check out Cafe Vert, a five-star restaurant providing quality food and service and a welcoming atmosphere.
The upscale food spot serves American-style breakfast meals, as well as delicious French baguettes, croissants, and French toasts, among others!
While you’re here, don’t forget to ask for the daily specials and pastries-- oh, and they've got healthy, gluten-free options too!
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