So many different cultures have come to define Miami's culinary scene that it is now one great big melting pot of everything good and delicious. Yes, this means that the Cuban sandwhich at Versailles is iconic Miami. With that in mind, here's a guide to 14 of Miami's most iconic sandwiches from some of the most Miamian of restaurants, both old and new. From grilled cheese to smoked barbecue pork, here are the sandwiches that represent, at times strange and unlikely ways, our Magic City.
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On a menu full of sandwich options, the Salami Provolone really holds its own. Add whatever you want to it, as is custom at this spot. Don’t forget the cornichons.
Yep, these guys are all about classic American so is this pastrami sandwich on grilled ciabatta slathered with red cabbage slaw, thousand island dressing and gruyere cheese.
What’s more iconic Miami than a Cuban sandwich? A Cuban sandwich at Versailles: sweet ham, roast pork, and swiss cheese on toasted Cuban bread with mustard and pickles.
Since seafood is pretty iconic Miami, a fishy sandwich is in order. Snapper, two buns, and classic Miami. (In fact, an all fish menu of sandwiches here).
The Philly Steak sandwich may not have originated in Miami, but at Woody’s it feels like its right where it belongs. Thin sliced steak, grilled onions and cheese served on a hot, buttered, crispy roll.
This little off-the-beaten track deli serves up a mighty Honey Mustard Chicken sandwich. In fact, they may even be best known for this very concoction.
This food truck is known all over Miami for their sandwiches. Stock up the grilled cheese with a variety of cheeses like cheddar, swiss, gruyere or Havarti.
Michelle Bernstein’s Chicken Sandwich has really become a Miami staple. Besides being stacked with chicken, the sandwich is also adorned with caramelized apples, onion, arugula and goat cheese.
On a menu full of sandwich options, the Salami Provolone really holds its own. Add whatever you want to it, as is custom at this spot. Don’t forget the cornichons.
Yep, these guys are all about classic American so is this pastrami sandwich on grilled ciabatta slathered with red cabbage slaw, thousand island dressing and gruyere cheese.
What’s more iconic Miami than a Cuban sandwich? A Cuban sandwich at Versailles: sweet ham, roast pork, and swiss cheese on toasted Cuban bread with mustard and pickles.
Since seafood is pretty iconic Miami, a fishy sandwich is in order. Snapper, two buns, and classic Miami. (In fact, an all fish menu of sandwiches here).
The Philly Steak sandwich may not have originated in Miami, but at Woody’s it feels like its right where it belongs. Thin sliced steak, grilled onions and cheese served on a hot, buttered, crispy roll.
This little off-the-beaten track deli serves up a mighty Honey Mustard Chicken sandwich. In fact, they may even be best known for this very concoction.
This food truck is known all over Miami for their sandwiches. Stock up the grilled cheese with a variety of cheeses like cheddar, swiss, gruyere or Havarti.
Michelle Bernstein’s Chicken Sandwich has really become a Miami staple. Besides being stacked with chicken, the sandwich is also adorned with caramelized apples, onion, arugula and goat cheese.
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