Dine In Style – The Aventura Way
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Dining In Aventura

A Fish Caled Avalon
700 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach,
(305) 532-1727
Award-winning food, casual elegance and indoor or street-side patio dining makes this restaurant the perfect choice for SoBe dining. Try the South Beach tradition once and you’ll be hooked!

AndU Restaurant & Lounge
141 S.W. 7th St., Miami, (786) 871-7005
Andύ Restaurant & Lounge in Brickell is a hot, new spot featuring sultry-style, luscious libations and cutting-edge Mediterranean cuisine with international flavors. Exquisitely designed by restaurant and nightclub architect Tom Telesco, the 4,600-sq.-ft., 150- seat restaurant and lounge boasts an interior as chic as the drinks.

Ariston Restaurant
940 71st St., Miami Beach, (305) 864-9848
Ariston Restaurant offers authentic Greek cuisine where everything is prepared on site, flavors are robust, dishes are steeped in color and overall simplicity is honored so that the true flavor of the main ingredients shines through.

Bily ’s Stone Crab Restaurant & Market
400 N. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, (954) 923-2300
Headlining an impressive list of fresh catches is the restaurant’s signature Florida stone crab, available in endless offerings during stone crab season (excluding Fridays, Saturdays and holidays). In addition, the sea-oriented menu continues to reel in diners with a variety of specialty seafood entrées and all-you-caneat Alaskan king crab (Fridays, Saturdays and holidays excluded).

BOVA Ristorante
1450 North Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, (561) 362-7407
The award-winning, $5.5 million restaurantbar- lounge presents contemporary upscale Italian cuisine in a spectacular atmosphere. BOVA is a frequent hotspot for Fortune 500 CEOs, networking professionals and chance celebrity encounters. The venue is also recognized for its extensive water menu and on-site organic garden. Enjoy live entertainment seven nights a week.

Brosia
163 N.E. 39th St., Miami, (305) 572-1400
Located in the city’s exciting new restaurant row, the Miami Design District, Brosia has become a dining and design landmark. The scrumptious menu combines flavors from Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and beyond,
taking diners on a culinary tour through the Mediterranean, while its beautiful design takes guests to another level.

Cacao Restaurant
141 Giralda Ave., Miami, (305) 445-1001
Cacao represents a new breed of Miami restaurants with classically trained Latin chefs who are the wave of Miami’s culinary future. The dining room is decorated in earth tones for a calm, soothing atmosphere. Their
extensive menu features signature dishes such as Alaskan wild-caught black cod, sautéed red snapper, free range chicken breast and Australian rack of lamb with red wine sauce.

Café Martorano
3343 Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, (954) 561-2555
Start the gustatory experience with Steve Martorano’s famous homemade meatballs, or if you’re feeling lonesome for Philly, there’s always his “South Philly Home Style Cheesesteak.” After a couple of “light” appetizers, it’s time to choose from the list of Specialty Macaroni and Downtown Favorites. The portions aren’t petite, so your guests
might want to mix and match. Breathe in and out, and leave room for dessert.

CAFÉ BAMBINI
3073 N.E. 163rd St. N.M.B, (305) 944-1566
Cafe Bambini is an upscale, quality-driven coffee house with a stress-free, warm, inviting atmosphere. Cafe Bambini has a tempting bistro style menu ranging from tasty panini sandwiches to fresh salads. We also offer a full expresso bar by Segafredo including maté, teas and smoothies. Delicious baked pastries and gelato by Dolce Vita will satisfy all your sweet cravings.

Charcuterie
3612 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami, (305) 576-7877
A veteran of the Design District, Charcuterie Restaurant has been serving delicious French cuisine for more than 19 years. Family-owned and operated, Charcuterie serves the Miami business community for lunch.

Chart House Restaurant
51 Charthouse Dr., Coconut Grove, (305) 856-9741
Facing beautiful Biscayne Bay, Chart House is the perfect location for any special event. Offering the finest and freshest seafood to the highest quality steaks, Chart House makes every event one to remember.

Chef Allen’s
19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura, (305) 935-2900,
A culinary legend, Allen Susser has revitalized his eponymous restaurant with chic interiors and created an exciting new modern seafood bistro menu. The James Beard Award-winning chef focuses his bistro-style menu on the best locally caught sustainable fish, seafood and regional produce, appealing to loyal customers as well as today’s mix of educated and adventurous diners.

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 712-0580
Located on trendy Las Olas Blvd. just minutes from the beach, Chima offers a serene dining experience with a touch of exclusivity from the minute you step foot into the captivating courtyard. The outside bar and courtyard
provide an escape from the traditional happyhour scene, with live music during the week and exceptional drink specials.

Chops Lobster Bar
101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, (561) 395-2675
Chops Lobster Bar is a feast for all senses. A vibrant bar and lounge provides an exciting backdrop, while aromas of sizzling steak and mouthwatering seafood permeate the dining room. Chops offers more than 30 varieties of prime seafood and 15 cuts of steak to satisfy the taste and appetite of every discriminating guest.

Christine Lee’s
901 S. Federal Hwy. (Gulfstream Park), Hallandale,
(954) 457-6255
Enjoy an eclectic yet traditional pan-Asian menu with spectacular racetrack views as well as a sushi bar at this venerable Miami favorite, now located at Gulfstream Park. Christine Lee’s offers live music and dancing as well as a full bar with an extensive wine and cocktail list.

Christine’s Restaurant
2671 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 566-1919,
A great place for a romantic dinner or impressive business lunch, Christine’s Restaurant offers the ambiance of fine pop art with a wine rack as a wall and the sounds of live smooth jazz. The restaurant’s creative chef and exciting menu of new American cuisine earned Christine’s the title of “Best New Restaurant” of 2008.

Cita ’s Italian Chophouse
3176 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, (305) 446-2207
Nestled along a captivating street in Miami’s historic Coconut Grove, Cita’s Italian Chophouse has quickly become a neighborhood gem. The authentic Italian chophouse serves premium cuts of beef, dayboat fresh fish and house-made pastas. The charming and comfortable dining room seats 120 with an outdoor courtyard and intimate
breezeway as well.

CITY BBQ PLACE
1901 N.E. 163rd St, NMB, (305) 354-4747
City BBQ Place makes it easy to find that authentic backyard BBQ taste, right here in the city. Enjoy the cozy dining area or call in for delivery or pick up. Satisfy your Cravings for fall of the bone Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Wings in various sauces, great variety of Sandwiches, Wraps and the best Home Made Chicken Soup!

Concha D’Oro
1833 Tyler St., Hollywood, (954) 927-6704
This long-time bustling Italian eatery on the Circle is the kind of place you’d take the softball team to after a game. Night or day, it’s always crowded. The pizzas, served Neapolitan (thin crust) or Sicilian-style, are large and topped with lots of cheese and a hearty tomato sauce. Huge hero sandwiches and rustic wines are commendable.

Council Oak Steaks & Seafod
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, (954) 327-7501
This upscale steakhouse located inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hasits own in-house butcher and features traditional steakhouse fare with some decadent additions, including a veal t-bone, Colorado lamb chops and a sesame-crusted tuna. Sunday Champagne Brunch is available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dave & Buster’s
3000 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood, (954) 923-5505
Dave & Buster’s offers surprisingly tasty casual dining for the whole family. After your meal, purchase a Power Card and enjoy the neon-lit midway featuring hundreds of arcade games, virtual reality, simulated golf and billiards in 50,000 sq. ft. of fun space.

Emerald Coast
16850 Collins Ave., 106A, Miami Beach, (305) 787-1530
The Zagat Survey named Emerald Coast South Florida’s best Asian buffet in 2002. They consistently serve the best selection of seafood and Asian delights with everything from Alaskan king crab legs, sushi, prime rib and BBQ ribs to a cascading chocolate fountain. Your only dilemma will be choosing from their seemingly endless array of mouthwatering treats.

Fratelli Lyon
4141 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, (305) 572-2901
The new Italian ristorante in the hip Miami Design District occupies a soaring space at the entrance to Driade, a contemporary Italian furniture showroom. The menu focuses on quality products from Italian and local sources
with a selection of antipasti, bruschettas, pastas and main courses, all complemented by hand-numbered and hand-bottled Italian olive oils and a great selection of Italian wines from small vineyards.

THE FIELD IRISH PUB
3281 Griffin Rd, Dania, (954) 964-5979
The Field Irish Pub & Eatery - a little piece of Ireland in Broward. Enjoy this authentic Irish pub with live music five nights a week, serving delicious Irish-American cuisine.

The Grape at Merick Park
360 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables,
(305) 444-9463
The Grape presents a non-intimidating and pleasurable atmosphere in which to enjoy great wines by the bottle or glass. Their motto is “Your taste is all that counts and we practice what we preach.”

The Gril on the Alley
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, (305) 466-7195
Famous for its signature outpost in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Grill opened late last year at Aventura Mall to much fanfare and critical aplomb. Specializing in prime steaks, chops, fresh seafood, savory sides, specialty
cocktails and impeccable service, the Grill is tough to beat.

Heelsha
1550 N.E. 164th St., N. Miami Beach, (305) 919-8393
Take your taste buds on a wondrous trip to the flavors of India. Savor traditional dishes prepared with only the best spices and ingredients, tingle your senses with unique desserts. Vegetarian dishes are available as well as take-out and catering menus.

Holy wood Gril
905 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood, (954) 272-2525
Dress casually for an informal evening of ethnic food from Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan after a day walking along the beach. Try the flatbread, kabobs and other delicious Eastern European items for lunch or dinner (daily) at this outdoor café, open from noon-11 p.m.

Il Migliore Trattoria
2576 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami, (305) 792-2902
This humble neighborhood trattoria in Aventura boasts all the attributes one seeks in Italian dining: simple, rustic Tuscan décor; friendly, knowledgeable, efficient service and perfectly executed Italian cooking. Il Migliore
is a cozy place for friends and families to dine and a great choice for lunch. Be sure to arrive early as the restaurant fills up fast.

Il Mulino New York
17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach,
(305) 466-9191
Taste the flavors of Italy for dinner with this fabulous Italian restaurant. Il Mulino New York’s cuisine is characterized by its simplicity: a rustic and hearty blend of seasonal ingredients with fish, lamb, fresh meats and the legendary langostines. Open for dinner only.

Jonas Piza
2030 N.E. Miami Gardens Dr. (186th St.),
Aventura, (305) 918-8998
Enjoy Kosher pizza and salads – everything at Jonas Pizza is made fresh daily. This terrific pizza place also delivers.

KABOBJI
3055 N.E. 163rd St. NMB, (305) 354-8484
When you are in the mood for good times and great cuisine be sure to check out Kabobji. Centrally located in N. Miami Beach, minutes from Aventura, Sunny Isles and downtown. Authentic Middle Eastern food with dishes such as Falafel, Shawarma Kabob, Hummus and Tabbouleh.

Kitchen 305
16501 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, (305) 749-2110
Chef Kelly Sheehan is at the helm at the restaurant inside the Newport Beachside Resort. This Sunny Isles hotspot impresses with festive American comfort food dishes like Absolut Penne with its own mini vodka shooter and sun and sand pail mussels complete with sunglasses, pail and garlic bread crumbs resembling sand.

La Paloma Restaurant
10999 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, (305) 891-0505
This old-world restaurant has been a Miami landmark for more than 28 years. La Paloma offers fine dining with a Swiss continental flair.

La Piaza Pasta
1885 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood,
(954) 921-0088,
Great Italian food, good prices and a fun neighborhood atmosphere right in the heart of Downtown Hollywood make La Piazza a wonderful dining experience.

Lola ’s On Harison
2032 Harrison St., Hollywood, (954) 927-9851
Showcasing chef-owner Michael Wagner’s mouthwatering contemporary American cuisine, Lola’s on Harrison offers diners an unforgettable culinary experience, serving up delectable entrées such as bone-in filet mignon, jerk-seasoned yellowtail snapper, roasted turkey tenderloin, whole-wheat crab ravioli and Coca-Cola barbecue beef ribs.

Luce Restaurant & Bar
1906 Harrison St., Hollywood, (954) 920-2500
Luce Restaurant & Bar offers great Italian selections in a comfortable, unique dining atmosphere. Their tasty thin-crust pizza is a South Florida favorite, while their other menu items also please the palate including a selection of pasta, veal, beef, seafood and chicken dishes.

Mario The Baker®
13695 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, (305) 891-7641
Serving the best pizza in Miami since 1969, Mario’s blends the tradition of family, the celebration of friends and cuisine with a taste of authentic Italy. You can still feed a hungry family of four for $25 or less at Mario’s. Enjoy
pizza, pasta, traditional entrées and more. Dine in, carry out, delivery and catering is available.

Meat Market
915 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, (305) 532-0088
The Meat Market – a sleek, sophisticated, unpretentious steakhouse on Lincoln Road – gives locals and tourists a unique, fine-dining destination, with spectacular contemporary design and cuisine (open for dinner and
cocktails). Serving a variety of prime cuts, innovative house specialties, amazing sides and boasting a top-notch wine list, the 4,400- sq.-ft. restaurant is sure to become a South Beach hotspot.

Miami Prime Gril
16395 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami
Beach, (305) 949-5101
You’re invited to join the party at the hottest upscale sports bar in North Miami Beach. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, outstanding food and great service.

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
130 NE 40th St., Miami, (305) 573-5550
Located in the Miami Design District, Michael’s was singled out by New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni as one of the “10 best new restaurants in the United States.” Chef/owner Michael Schwartz showcases his trademark contemporary American cuisine using local organic ingredients at prices designed to encourage frequent dining.

Mis Yip Chinese Cafe
1661 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, (305) 534-5488
Miss Yip Chinese Cafe serves traditional Cantonese cuisine and offers a fun and extensive menu consisting of traditional Chinese favorites like dim sum and Peking duck. It also features a mini market which sells authentic Chinese products such as instant noodles, sauces, oils and dressings as well as Chinese cookbooks.

Morton ’s The Steakhouse
505 Town Center Circle, Ste. 219, Boca Raton, (561) 392-7724
Prime aged beef, live Maine lobsters, fresh fish, hand-selected vegetables and elegant desserts are all part of the signature selections available at Morton’s. Private dining is available.

Ocean Prime
19501 Biscayne Blvd, #2029, Aventura Mall
(near Nordstrom)
This upscale chain (a “modern American supper club”) will definitely knock your socks off. Everything here is first class from the imaginative cuisine with generous portions and reasonable prices to the attentive wait staff and gorgeously appointed dining rooms and piano bar.

Pacific Time
35 N.E. 40th St., Miami, (305) 722-7369
The opening of Pacific Time marked the arrival of iconic chef Jonathan Eismann to Miami’s hottest new restaurant destination, the Miami Design District. The new restaurant combines the essence of the Pacific Rim with a palate of new, contemporary American flavors.

Prezo Martini Bar and Gril
18831 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, (305) 931-5775
Experience the culinary fantasy that is Prezzo – already a major destination for stellar foodies! Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, Prezzo’s menu is infused with the essences of Mediterranean, Italian and Asian cuisine.

Prime Blue Grile
315 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, (305) 358-5900,
Prime Blue Grille has been wowing critics and pleasing the palates of the city’s elite by virtue of its organically raised, wet-aged prime beef, line-caught fish, fresh seafood and innovative sides. A stunning bar, tiered private dining area with glass walls and an outdoor terrace offer breathtaking views of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay.

Racks Italian Bistro & Market
Intracoastal Mall, 163rd Ave. and N.E. 36th Ave., NMB, (305) 917-7225
Mixing urban luxe with Italian tradition, Racks (owned by Gary and Vidal Rack) recently opened offering a unique dining experience on North Miami’s Intracoastal. An authentic Italian restaurant and marketplace, Racks
offers delicious pasta, Neapolitan pizza and main entrées. Dine in their comfortable dining room, enjoy an espresso or panini at the bar or dock your yacht for impeccable dockside carryout service.

The Restaurant Le Meridien Hotel
18683 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles,(305) 503-6011
Located in the lobby of Le Meridien, the Restaurant takes the place of Bice and offers more Americanized cuisine with a relaxing dining experience -- either indoors or on the terrace overlooking the beach.

Ristorante Sapori
301 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, (561) 367-9779
If you like pleasurable food, different flavors and simplicity, Ristorante Sapori invites you to close your eyes, open your mind and taste what your palate never has.

Rivals Waterfront Sports Grile
Diplomat Landing, 3460 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood, (954) 602-8760
Watch the big game on individual high-def plasma TVs, relax with a beer or cocktail or enjoy an appetizer or meal from Rivals’ open kitchen. This casual restaurant and sports bar offers American cuisine with a global edge.

Romano’s Italian Restaurant
3571 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, (561) 368-9229
Fabulous food and a warm, cozy atmosphere await you at Romano’s. The restaurant serves only the freshest, highest quality ingredients – be sure to try the superb children or fish Romano! If it’s pizza you want, you’ll find the best right here. People who know good food eat here.

Soyka Restaurant
5556 N.E. 4th Ct., Miami (305) 759-3117
Soyka is a must for the casual family dining experience with cool industrial-chic décor. The restaurant attracts a happening mixed crowd with choices of items from their moderately priced menu or innovative chef creations, plus signature martinis, a full premium bar and wines from around the world.

Spire Bar & Lounge
801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305) 531-2222
Offering breathtaking views of the ocean and Miami Beach, Spire Bar & Lounge is the newest addition to The Hotel, cited by Travel & Leisure as one of the “500 Best Hotels in the World.” Designed by Todd Oldham, Spire Bar
& Lounge offers a rooftop oasis, perfect for drinks, beneath the glow of the hotel’s historic Tiffany spire.

Ten Palms
Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale, (954) 455-6760
Open Wednesday through Sunday, this beautifully appointed, 1,200-seat buffet establishment offers a lavish lunch buffet. Each weekend, Ten Palms serves a magnificent all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, with Florida’s
freshest seafood buffet presented every Friday night.

THAT COOL CAFÉ
19048 N.E. 29th Ave., Aventura (305) 931-9244
That Cool Café is Aventura’s coolest place for quick, fresh and healthy meals and snacks including some of the most incredible frozen yogurts you have ever tasted. The café,relaxing but yet fun with indoor and outdoor
seating features a wonderful custom salad emporium, low-carb NY Paninis, 100% all natural, fruit Smoothies, ot Waffles Soups and Baked Potatoes any way you’d like. Stop by and relax with satellite TV, Cool Tunes and free
Wi-Fi. Or call for delivery.

Trevini Ristorante
150 Worth Ave., #234, Palm Beach, (561) 833-3883
When you’re looking for a classic blend of Northern and Southern Italian cuisine along with exquisite service and atmosphere, Trevini does not disappoint. Open for lunch and dinner, Trevini’s well-known dishes include filet
of lemon sole, crabmeat panzanella salad, fresh Branzino and a wide selection of pastas.

Wet Wilies
760 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, (305) 532-5650
Keeping South Beach cool for over 15 years, this “always hopping” restaurant and bar feature a vast array of frozen alcoholic drinks like “Calla- Cab,” “Attitude Improvement” and “Sex on the Beach.” The menu features salads, sandwiches, steaks and pizzas.

Wish
801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, (305) 674-9474,
Since its opening, Wish, the Mobil four-star, Todd Oldham-designed restaurant at The Hotel on South Beach has been an acclaimed dining destination.