Known for its convivial outdoor courtyard, quaint decor, and Italian cuisine, it is no wonder this restaurant inside the Soho Beach House is always buzzing at lunchtime. The draw? Dishes such as vitello tonato, lobster spaghetti, and beef tartare topped with black truffle and quail egg are all served with a sense of ceremony in a laid-back atmosphere. Rubbing shoulders with the occasional celebrity doesn’t hurt, either.

This lively, laid-back cafe in Sunset Harbor serves a new American menu that can answer a variety of cravings — think burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and egg dishes in the $20 range, complemented by hearty courses of spicy Thai-style coconut soup; pappardelle with braised short rib ragu; and Faroe Island wasabi crusted salmon, served with pad Thai-style vegetable quinoa and peanuts. Don’t miss the legendary dessert of shuffle-style lemon ricotta pancake, a treat topped with a whipped cream and cream cheese blend and a side of applewood-smoked bacon.

La Sandwicherie dishes out extensive customized sandwich options ranging from $7 to $14, all served on baguettes filled with favorites like ham, turkey, pate, hummus, brie cheese, or mozzarella, topped with generous amounts of veggie choices and a wildly popular French vinaigrette (also sold onsite by the bottle). The menu also includes Caprese and Greek salads, hot croissant options, milkshakes, and smoothies, served all day, every day.

Cafe Bastille satisfies midday hunger with a massive menu, massive portions, and massive flavor, starting with omelet, sandwich, and tartine varieties. There are also spicy shrimp and Southern steak bowls to savor and plenty of specialty drinks like iced matcha latte, orange juice, and smoothies to enjoy. For sweet tooth cravings, opt for the stuffed Nutella French toast with caramelized bananas or the decadent red velvet pancakes.

This South Beach Greek gem offers a standout three-course lunch for just $35 on weekdays. Start with choices like classic Greek salad, beef-stuffed dolmades, or calamari. Mains feature options such as lamb gyro with fries, chicken kebab paired with grilled vegetables and couscous pilaf, or moussaka layered with potato Bolognese and feta under creamy béchamel. Finish sweetly with crispy Greek doughnuts in honey syrup or Galaktoboureko, a fresh-baked Philo pastry with vanilla custard, complemented by vanilla ice cream.

Vale Food Co. offers affordable lunch choices, including poke, açaí, and customizable protein bowls. The menu features salads such as kale mixed with Brussels sprouts, complemented by broccoli parmesan and avocado caesar, and the Sweet Earth bowl - a blend of sweet potato noodles, roasted broccoli, and teriyaki chicken topped with curry honey mustard. Guests can also enjoy avocado toast, chia pudding, and whole-grain cookies.

Much like its predecessor, Edge Steak & Bar, this restaurant consistently impresses as a dependable choice lunch. Opt for the Florida yellowtail snapper, paired with Champagne caper butter and a crisp vegetable salad, or treat yourself to a classic steak and frites featuring wagyu churrasco and crispy french fries. Start your meal with enticing smaller plates: roasted oyster accentuated with chili crab butter, crispy Cuban spring rolls filled with pork, ham, and cheese, or tostones crowned with avocado chimichurri and queso cotija. Pair that with the fact the restaurant’s airy, sophisticated dining room is housed on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel, and lunch is as good as it gets. 

With locations from Miami to West Palm Beach, Pura Vida’s extensive all-day breakfast menu offers cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, wraps, and croissants. Heartier lunch options include a salmon mango bowl with a quinoa base, seared ahi tuna salad with cilantro rice, or a wide array of salads served with a choice or protein. Looking to wrap up the meal on a gluten-free or vegan sweet note? Share an order of walnut banana bread loaf or the flowerless raspberry pistachio tart.

A lot of love goes into running this family-owned cafe in Coconut Grove, and it shows. Guests will find an affordable lunch menu here, filled with Greek favorites like dolmades, spice feta cheese dip, chicken and cheese saganaki in a whole wheat wrap, and lentil salad with Kalamata olives, mint, and shredded carrots, to follow with lip-smacking desserts of baklava cheesecake, and orange pie. But it is the restaurant’s offering of preserves, olive oil, chocolate, wines, and dozens of other Greek products is the real showstopper.

Pizza is the ideal quick lunch, and Mister 01 elevates this experience with its thin-crust pies, sometimes crafted in a star shape and adorned with toppings ranging from classic tomato sauce and mozzarella to unique combinations like honey, coffee grounds, and spicy salami. Pies come in sizes from 8- to 13-inches and even include dessert options featuring Nutella. Enhance your lunch with a generous salad and a serving of prosciutto and burrata drizzled with the restaurant’s spicy extra virgin olive oil.

Mosaico presents modern Italian cuisine infused with Japanese and Middle Eastern flavors. Highlights include Mediterranean grilled octopus with chickpea mousse, Tuscan black lentil salad, and orecchiette pasta with broccoli and squid ink crumble. Also featured are grass-fed ribeye with black garlic butter and miso-sake-infused salmon. A rotating $35 prix-fixe menu is also available.