Top 5 Places to Eat Near Allison Island

Cafe Prima Pasta

414 71st St, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Outdoor Dining - ✅ Delivery

When you live on Allison Island, your closest taste of Italy doesn't need a plane ticket, thanks to Cafe Prima Pasta, an iconic Miami Beach dining spot with a side of marinara that's only a quick 3-minute drive away.

This family-owned trattoria has been offering Miami Beach's most beloved Italian comfort food for over 20 years, from seafood-stuffed ravioli to veal scaloppini — all with a generous sprinkle of old-school charm and the occasional celebrity sighting.

In fact, one glance at the wall of famous faces (framed and autographed, naturally), and you'll realize that Cafe Prima Pasta isn't just a neighborhood pasta joint but an unrivaled herb-drenched shrine with a guest list that reads like a red carpet.

But you don't need an Oscar or a recording contract to feel like a star at this romantic Italian bistro — just show up hungry and let the appetizers, house-made pasta, and perfectly sauced seafood dishes steal the show.

Oh, and don't forget to time your visit during their legendary Happy Hour, so you can double your order guilt-free — because from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., everything on the menu is half off (which means you can grab two desserts — for research, of course).

New Campo Argentino Steakhouse

6954 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

If your idea of a perfect meal involves steak grilled to perfection, a side of homemade pasta, and dessert that occasionally gets a round of applause, New Campo Argentino Steakhouse will become your new obsession, especially since it's only 4 minutes from Allison Island!

Blending authentic Argentinean flavors with a dash of Italian flair, New Campo Argentino Steakhouse serves Angus-certified steaks, wood-fired pizzas, and pasta dishes as exquisite as their meats.

Here, Provoleta Argentina oozes off the plate, and Milanesa Napolitana shares table space with grilled short ribs — but somehow, it all makes perfect sense.

And with New Campo Argentino's warm, rustic atmosphere and full-packed menu that pays tribute to Buenos Aires' culinary roots, every visit will feel like a family gathering — with better lighting and fancier wine.

So don't settle for the best of Argentina. 

Have your meal at the "New Campo Argentino Steakhouse" way — a Miami Beach icon proving that steak night, pizza night, and pasta night can all be the same night.

Locura Marina Peruvian Restaurant

7118 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Outdoor Dining

While most restaurants serve food, Locura Marina Peruvian Restaurant throws a full-on flavor party of camera-ready dishes just 4 minutes from Allison Island.

Step inside and be greeted by bright colors, festive vibes, and an action-packed menu that resembles a greatest-hits album of Peruvian cuisine — bold, vibrant, and never shy about seasoning.

At Locura Marina, Ceviche Mixto steals the spotlight with its tangy citrus kick, Lomo Saltado sizzles its way onto your plate, and Jalea brings the crunch with its deep-fried seafood lineup — a parade of Peru's finest served in portions big enough to make sharing optional.

Craving comfort? The Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos (think Peruvian fried rice, but with way more flair) has your back, while the Anticuchos (grilled beef heart skewers) invite the boldest eaters to step up their game.

And if you think you're too full for dessert, the Alfajores and Lucuma Selva Negra will test your limits, convincing you that every meal deserves a rewarding ending. 

Top it off with a Pisco Sour (or three), and you have a night that tastes as good as it looks — no passport required, just a hearty appetite.

Norman's Tavern

6770 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

If there's one restaurant near Allison Island that proves you don't need white tablecloths to serve legendary meals, it's Norman's Tavern — a North Beach classic that's been keeping locals fed (and mildly over-served) since the 1970s, just 4 minutes away!

Think old-school sports bar charm where burgers arrive messy, ribs fall off the bone, and the wings demand two napkins and a personal moment to recover — Norman's menu covers all the greatest hits of American comfort food, from fully loaded nachos to a cheeseburger that knows what it's doing — all washed down with an ice-cold beer or two.

But don't confuse casual with forgettable — Norman's takes its flavors seriously, allowing it to outlast more than a few trendy neighbors.

Add in Norman's happy hour deals that can ACTUALLY make you excited alongside a vibe that welcomes everyone from die-hard sports fans to hungry beachgoers, and the no-frills gem will feel like home — just with better wings.

At Norman's Tavern, the dress code is casual, the portions are generous, and the only thing fancy is the flavor — exactly how a neighborhood legend should be.

Manolo

7300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

✅ Takeout - ✅ Dine-in - ✅ Delivery

Somewhere between a neighborhood hangout and a churro shrine, Manolo has been quietly spoiling appetites for years — and if you live on Allison Island, you'll want to find out why locals can't quit this dining spot, especially since it's almost at your backyard (translation: just 4 minutes from home!).

Calling Manolo an Argentinean spot is only half the story, as its menu hops between Argentina, Spain, and Italy faster than a food tour on fast-forward, loading you up with milanesas bigger than the plate, tortilla de papas that could moonlight as comfort food therapy, and pizzas that aren't here to play — and we're not even at the end of this menu's first page!

Oh, and if you're decided on leaving without dessert, Manolo's famous churros will convince you otherwise with their golden perfection and oozing dulce de leche, showing off like it's their life's purpose!

But why stop at churros?

Pair your fried treat with a cup of strong Argentine coffee, and you've turned a sugar binge into a cultural experience (at least that's what we're telling ourselves).

With its come-as-you-are atmosphere close enough to the sand to feel like a beach day add-on, Manolo delivers meals that remind you that food is meant to be fun — and maybe a little messy.

Don't believe us? Just check Manolo's 9k+ positive Google reviews!