Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge
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About Naomi's Garden Restaurant & Lounge
Little River favorite named Best Restaurant 2022 by Miami New Times, with a garden lounge patio for live music and Haitian/Caribbean soul food; started in 1981 as a catering company before opening this location in 1999.
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- Tassot Cabrit
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