Miami, located on the southeastern tip of Florida, is a prime vacation spot for everyone from the wealthy to the average Joe. This city is a destination for some of the richest people in the world but if you are smart about your vacation budget, the Miami area can be surprisingly affordable. What started out as a sleepy vacation spot in southern Florida has evolved into a vibrant city surrounded by infamous beaches, the beginnings of the Florida Keys, elegant museums, historic buildings, large state parks and wildlife preserves, exquisite shopping stores and excellent dining. One of the best ways to get out and see Miami is to take a boat tour. Of course, you can also rent your own boat or even a sailboat and cruise the Biscayne Bay. Fishing charters are also available. Looking for a fun day at the beach? Then head to Miami Beach, Key Biscayne or South Beach where the beachfront is well maintained and the water is warm. In downtown Miami there are museums of art, science and history waiting to be explored. You will also find wonderful shopping in downtown Miami, the Biscayne Corridor, and of course, South Beach. For athletic vacationers, there are many golf courses and tennis courts in the area. If you prefer being a spectator you can coordinate your visit with the Miami Dolphins or Miami Heat game schedules. Regardless of what you want to do on your vacation, Miami is in a perfect location to enjoy it all. Miami International Airport (MIA) services the southeast region of Florida.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
American
The District Restaurant and Lounge
35 NE 40th Street, Miami
305-576-7242
Gordon Biersche
1201 Brickell Avenue, Miami
786-425-1130
Brisa Bistro
1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-374-0000
Food Cafe
130 NE 40th Street, Miami
305-573-0444
Hoeflinger & Chiarini
1777 SW Third Avenue, Miami
305-857-3456
Offerdahl's Cafe Grill
195 SE 3rd Ave., Miami
786-621-5424
Chili's
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-373-0601
Downtown Brew House & Co.
48 East Flagler Street, Miami
305-371-5431
Hard Rock Cafe
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-377-3110
Hooters
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-371-3004
Royal PalmCafe
22 East Flagler Street, Miami
305-577-2420
Rosebriar Cafe and Restaurant
226 NE 28 Street ,Miami
305-438-9474
Asian
Grass Restaurant & Lounge
28 NE 40th Street, Miami
305-573-3355
Cafe Sambal
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8251
Tony Chan's Water Club
1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami
305-374-8888
Azul
500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-913-8254
Green House Restaurant
1170 NW 11th Street, Miami
305-324-0800
Indochine
638 South Miami Avenue, Miami
305-379-1525
Iron Sushi
120 S.E. Third Ave., Miami
305-373-2000
Sesame Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant
93 SE Second Street, Miami
786-425-2699
Casual Dining
Granny Feelgoods
25 West Flagler Street, Miami
305-377-9600
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave., Miami
305-374-1198
Pogies Pizza Place
97 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
305-374-4755
The Healthy House
661 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-604-3466
Tutto Pizza
1753 S.W. 3rd Ave., Miami
305-858-0909
The Honey Tree
5138 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-759-1696
Chicken Connection of Bayside
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-375-8111
Croutons
213 S.E. 1st Street, Miami
305-377-4227
Downtown Diner
100 South Miami Ave., Miami
305-375-8077
Royal PalmCafe
22 East Flagler Street, Miami
305-577-2420
Stephan's Gourmet Market & Cafe
2 NE 40th Street, Miami
305-571-4070
Players Of Miami
30 N.E. 11th Street, Miami
305-375-0202
International
Grass Restaurant & Lounge
28 NE 40th Street, Miami
305-573-3355
Lila's Bistro
142 SE 1st Ave., Miami
305-577-6156
Brasserie Brickell Key Restaurant
605 Brickell Key Drive, Miami
305-577-0907
El Farolito
2885 Coral Way, Miami
305-446-4122
Gourmet by Charlie
83 SW 8th Street, Miami
305-374-7728
Green House Restaurant
1170 NW 11th Street, Miami
305-324-0800
La Nota
600 Brickell Avenue, Miami
786-425-3535
Mosaiques
6927 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-759-2001
Riverwalk Cafe
400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami
305-358-1234
Pasha's
1414 Brickell Ave., Miami
305-416-5116
Provence Grill
1001 South Miami Ave., Miami
305-373-1940
Edelwiess
2655 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-573-4421
Gigi Bistro
190 NE 46th Street, Miami
305-572-0015
Pasha's
3801 North Miami Ave., Miami
305-572-1150
Italian
La Loggia Restaurant
68 West Flagler Street, Miami
305-373-4800
Pogies Pizza Place
97 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
305-374-4755
Tutto Pizza
1753 S.W. 3rd Ave., Miami
305-858-0909
La Boccaccia Caffe
91 NW First Street, Miami
305-373-5383
Marina Bistro Cafe
340 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-371-4400
Rosinella's
1040 South Miami Ave., Miami
305-372-5756
Bruschetta & Co.
10650 N.W. 41st Street, Miami
305-470-6214
Lombardi's Ristorante
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-381-9580
Latin
La Tacita Cuban Restaurant
48 East Flagler Street, Miami
305-267-1372
Casa Juancho
2436 S.W. 8th Street, Miami
305-642-2452
Mosaico Restaurant
1000 South Miami Ave., Miami
305-371-3473
Los Ranchos Restaurant
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-375-8188
Bongo's Cuban Cafe
601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
786-777-2100
El Gallego Spanish Taverna
7171 SW 8th Street, Miami
305-266-7365
La Patagonia Argentina
4802 NW 7th Street, Miami
305-443-1668
Plaza Mayor Restaurant
2499 SW 8th Street, Miami
305-642-0505
Puerto Rico Restaurant
711 NW 27th Ave., Miami
305-642-6269
Spanish Gourmet Restaurant
1246 Coral Way, Miami
305-285-7681
Versailles
3555 SW 8th Street, Miami
305-444-0240
Zuperpollo
1247 SW 22nd Street, Miami
305-477-6556
Jalapeno Jax
7251 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-751-8030
Guayacan
1933 SW 8th Street, Miami
305-649-2015
La Esquina de Tejas
101 SW 12th Ave., Miami
305-545-0337
Steak & Seafood
Morton's, the Steakhouse
1200 Brickell Ave,. Miami
305-400-9990
Capital Grille
444 Brickell Ave., Miami
305-374-4500
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-379-8866
Hereford Grill
782 NW 42nd Ave., Miami
305-441-6505
Los Ranchos Restaurant
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-375-8188
Fico Key West Seafood
3757 W. Flagler Street, Miami
305-446-4040
Lombardi's Ristorante
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
305-381-9580