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Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits
Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning (two years running) Southern brunch spot from husband-and-wife team Chef Akino and Jamila West -- started as a 2020 pop-up in Overtown, moved through several temporary spaces, and is now transitioning from its Little River outdoor/indoor setup to a new permanent location.
Fri-Sun approx. 9am-3pm (temporarily closed/transitioning as of 2026 - call ahead to confirm)
Seasonal Cocktails, Bar Snacks
Michelin Bib Gourmand; ever-evolving wine bar and seasonal kitchen, everything made in-house; from friends Robert Ortega and Jhonny Delgado, an eight-dish seasonal menu that changes every two weeks (e.g. crab arepa, cavatelli), opened late March 2025 on a modest budget with cement floors and simple wooden furniture.
Wed-Sun 6-10pm; Mon-Tue Closed
Omakase, Seasonal Nigiri
Michelin One Star Edomae-style sushi omakase from Chef Masayuki Komatsu in a hidden Little River garden setting; opened November 2023, earned its Michelin star in March 2024.
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 6:00pm-9:30pm; Sun Closed
Griot, Tassot Cabrit
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.
Daily 10:30am-11:00pm
Baby Back Ribs, Beef Brisket
Miami's oldest BBQ joint, wood-smoking Southern classics on South Dixie Highway since 1951 (74+ years).
Daily 11am-10pm
Pad Kee Mao, Pad See Ew
Thai cuisine plus modern Japanese and omakase, under new management since April 2025 blending traditional Thai (pad thai, duck curry) with a chef-curated Omakase Experience led by Chef Nino.
Daily 12:00pm-10:00pm
Smoked Brisket, Pastrami Sandwich
West Kendall smokehouse next to Empanada Harry's (from the same husband-and-wife owners, Harry and Michelle Coleman) serving Latin-inflected 'Miami-style' BBQ; opened January 2022, featured in The New York Times' 2023 list of 50 best US restaurants.
Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Thu 12pm-8:45pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9:45pm, Sun 11am-3:30pm
Pão de Queijo, Açaí Bowl
The only 100% gluten-free Brazilian café in Miami, serving tapioca sandwiches and açaí bowls with a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen; part of a small NYC-based chain founded by brothers Pedro and Cleo Uchôa, opened in Brickell August 2024. A Coral Gables location is planned.
Mon-Sun 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Chicken Wrap, Falafel Wrap
Late-night Wynwood walk-up window turning out Turkish-Mediterranean doner and shawarma wraps next to Wynwood Vines; new food trailer known for kofte kebab and branzino wraps.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-1:00 AM; Fri 12:00 PM-4:00 AM; Sat 4:00 PM-4:00 AM; Sun 4:00 PM-1:00 AM
Omakase, Wagyu Tataki
Japanese fusion restaurant atop the Gale Hotel with sweeping views of Downtown Miami; the historic Hollywood Hills landmark's (est. 1914) first expansion outside Los Angeles in over a century, opened October 29, 2025 under Boulevard Hospitality Group, Chef Charbel Hayek, and Executive Chef Gustavo Montes.
Mon Closed; Tue-Thu 5:00pm-11:00pm; Fri-Sat 5:00pm-12:00am; Sun 11:30am-4:00pm (Brunch) & 5:00pm-11:00pm
Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki
Asian-Latin fusion food truck serving yakisoba, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki with Dominican and Korean twists; established 2025, inspired by a life-changing 2022 trip to Japan, blending Japanese street food with Dominican and Cuban flavors (pork bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, Dominican salami, mangu).
Tue-Sat approx. 3:00pm-12:00am (food truck; hours vary)