clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

13 South Florida Tourist Traps That Are Actually Good

9 of the Best Places for Pizza in Jacksonville

14 Stellar Places to Eat in Pinecrest

More in Miami See more maps
woman sipping wine glass Photo by Phakphoom Srinorajan on Unsplash

11 Great Restaurants for Solo Dining in Miami

Riding solo has its perks

by Juliana Accioly Updated
View as Map
by Juliana Accioly Updated
Photo by Phakphoom Srinorajan on Unsplash

Miami is a great place to dine alone — whether it’s because one can squeeze into restaurants that are tough to get into otherwise, or because so many places are prime for people watching, this city is full of places where eating solo is highly recommended.

And there’s no denying that dining alone is a wonderful luxury. It allows for eating and drinking of as much of whatever, at any speed, and it makes one much more approachable than if eating as a couple or in a group. Here are 13 spots to soak up the dining solo.

The latest CDC guidance for vaccinated diners during the COVID-19 outbreak is here; dining out still carries risks for unvaccinated diners and workers. Please be aware of changing local rules, and check individual restaurant websites for any additional restrictions such as mask requirements. Find a local vaccination site here.

Read More

Le Zoo

Copy Link

This charming French brasserie in the Bal Harbour Shops makes for an ideal stop for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch during a shopping spree. There’s fine service and even finer people-watching, and the menu — ranging from classic dishes of escargots and onion soup to steak and frites — is like a warm buttery hug.

9700 Collins Ave #135, Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 602-9663
(305) 602-9663

Also featured in:

Cecconi's Miami

Copy Link

Nestled inside the Soho Bech House, this Italian restaurant offers a welcome change of pace with an all-day menu served in a quaint indoor dining room or at the airy outdoor patio under tiny white lights. The best (and most difficult) seats to snag are by the cozy bar, making this ideal for the solo diner looking for comforting options of vitello tonato, rigatoni beef bolognese, and veal Milanese. Happy hour features a variety of bites and cocktails from Wednesday through Friday. 

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(786) 507-7902
(786) 507-7902

Little Hen

Copy Link

Brunch is the most important meal of the day in Miami, and this Midtown restaurant serves it in English-style decor of florals, soft pastels, and luxurious touches. Chia pudding and açaí bowls are great starters, followed by eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, and sammies. Hostess can easily find a seat for one, the smallest and most perfect of party sizes for Little Hen’s afternoon tea, served with a variety of macaroons, scones, and petit fours. 

3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 677-0584
(305) 677-0584

Also featured in:

Le Chick Miami

Copy Link

This Dutch-inspired restaurant in Wynwood is the place to feast on flavorful burgers and fried chicken in a lively setting. Grab a seat at the outdoor bar, where the friendly staff serves frozen margaritas, Spanish gin and tonic, and sangria. Le Chick offers discounted bites and cocktails during the weekdays happy hour, so take note.

310 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127
(786) 216-7086
(786) 216-7086

Also featured in:

Mignonette Downtown

Copy Link

With a retro-style dining counter with full action views of the kitchen, Mignonette is probably one of the most unfussy and entertaining places in Miami to eat alone. Seafood is the star here, from raw bar options of plump oysters and crudo to conforting lobster rolls and crab cakes. The eclectic playlist makes for a great conversation starter.

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 374-4635
(305) 374-4635

Also featured in:

La Sandwicherie Miami Beach

Copy Link

A block away from the beach, La Sandwicherie offers a selection of build-your-own treats to be enjoyed sans company. Solo diners have an easier time than anyone else ordering vegetarian or meat-based sandwiches doused with Dijon-based French vinaigrette, then cheerfully bellying up at the counter to eat them accompanied by fresh juice, a smoothie, or shake. The restaurant is currently open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8934
(305) 532-8934

Also featured in:

Sagrado Cafe

Copy Link

This is the kind of place to settle down, let the waiter clear away the second table setting and take in the surroundings. This Brazilian restaurant across from the Frost Science Museum boasts an open pastry kitchen and an outdoor patio wrapped in lush foliage. A soundtrack of Bossa Nova tunes helps ease into a meal of pao de queijo, an everyday Brazilian snack filled here with ham and cheese, bacon, and cheddar or tomato and cheese, or lunch options beef stroganoff or feijoada. For dessert, there is artfully presented brigadeiro cake and passion fruit pie, made with dark chocolate and almond dough and a sweet passion fruit mousse. 

900 Biscayne Blvd r102, Miami, FL 33132
(786) 671-7432
(786) 671-7432

Also featured in:

LPM Restaurant & Bar

Copy Link

Sophisticated and artsy, LPM is the place to visit in Brickell for French fare over views of Biscayne Bay. The knowledgeable staff is trained to gauge if guests are open to chatting or are dining alone to be alone, and will offer a spot on wine and cocktail recommendations to go with dishes like yellowtail carpaccio with merlot vinaigrette, king crab and lobster salad, and duck legs with orange glaze. Finish with a dessert of cassata and a cup of the restaurant’s special coffee blend. 

1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 403-9133
(305) 403-9133

Also featured in:

Tur Kitchen

Copy Link

Tur Kitchen’s chic 4,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space in picturesque Coral Gables lets solo diners slip on a cloak of invisibility while still offering great views for people watching. The menu entertains with an extensive bar program and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 483-8014
(786) 483-8014

Also featured in:

Graziano's Market Coral Gables

Copy Link

A Coral Gables staple since 1995, Graziano’s Market beckons with a full meat counter, communal tables, and a lively outdoor patio. The Argentine comfort fare ranges from classic empanadas, choripan, and grilled provolone to a variety of meat options a la parrilla, including vacio, skirt steak, and rack of lamb, served with choice of side. Complement the meal with one of the many facturas and pastries, along with a glass or bottle of wine from the vast selection available without a corkage fee.

2301 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-0001
(305) 460-0001

Also featured in:

Bellini

Copy Link

If counter-tops won’t swing it, head to Mr. C hotel’s sophisticated rooftop where this Italian restaurant’s chic indoor dining room is made to accommodate solo diners, as well as the open-air deck looking out over Biscayne Bay and Key Biscayne. Dishes of langoustine carpaccio, spaghetti alle vongole, and veal scaloppine al limone are as satisfying as the space is beautiful, and tranquil Coconut Grove is an enchanting setting for a solo stroll. 

2988 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 800-7672
(305) 800-7672

Also featured in:

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Le Zoo

9700 Collins Ave #135, Miami Beach, FL 33154

This charming French brasserie in the Bal Harbour Shops makes for an ideal stop for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch during a shopping spree. There’s fine service and even finer people-watching, and the menu — ranging from classic dishes of escargots and onion soup to steak and frites — is like a warm buttery hug.

9700 Collins Ave #135, Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 602-9663
(305) 602-9663

Cecconi's Miami

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Nestled inside the Soho Bech House, this Italian restaurant offers a welcome change of pace with an all-day menu served in a quaint indoor dining room or at the airy outdoor patio under tiny white lights. The best (and most difficult) seats to snag are by the cozy bar, making this ideal for the solo diner looking for comforting options of vitello tonato, rigatoni beef bolognese, and veal Milanese. Happy hour features a variety of bites and cocktails from Wednesday through Friday. 

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(786) 507-7902
(786) 507-7902

Little Hen

3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137

Brunch is the most important meal of the day in Miami, and this Midtown restaurant serves it in English-style decor of florals, soft pastels, and luxurious touches. Chia pudding and açaí bowls are great starters, followed by eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, and sammies. Hostess can easily find a seat for one, the smallest and most perfect of party sizes for Little Hen’s afternoon tea, served with a variety of macaroons, scones, and petit fours. 

3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 677-0584
(305) 677-0584

Le Chick Miami

310 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127

This Dutch-inspired restaurant in Wynwood is the place to feast on flavorful burgers and fried chicken in a lively setting. Grab a seat at the outdoor bar, where the friendly staff serves frozen margaritas, Spanish gin and tonic, and sangria. Le Chick offers discounted bites and cocktails during the weekdays happy hour, so take note.

310 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127
(786) 216-7086
(786) 216-7086

Mignonette Downtown

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132

With a retro-style dining counter with full action views of the kitchen, Mignonette is probably one of the most unfussy and entertaining places in Miami to eat alone. Seafood is the star here, from raw bar options of plump oysters and crudo to conforting lobster rolls and crab cakes. The eclectic playlist makes for a great conversation starter.

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 374-4635
(305) 374-4635

La Sandwicherie Miami Beach

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

A block away from the beach, La Sandwicherie offers a selection of build-your-own treats to be enjoyed sans company. Solo diners have an easier time than anyone else ordering vegetarian or meat-based sandwiches doused with Dijon-based French vinaigrette, then cheerfully bellying up at the counter to eat them accompanied by fresh juice, a smoothie, or shake. The restaurant is currently open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

229 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8934
(305) 532-8934

Sagrado Cafe

900 Biscayne Blvd r102, Miami, FL 33132

This is the kind of place to settle down, let the waiter clear away the second table setting and take in the surroundings. This Brazilian restaurant across from the Frost Science Museum boasts an open pastry kitchen and an outdoor patio wrapped in lush foliage. A soundtrack of Bossa Nova tunes helps ease into a meal of pao de queijo, an everyday Brazilian snack filled here with ham and cheese, bacon, and cheddar or tomato and cheese, or lunch options beef stroganoff or feijoada. For dessert, there is artfully presented brigadeiro cake and passion fruit pie, made with dark chocolate and almond dough and a sweet passion fruit mousse. 

900 Biscayne Blvd r102, Miami, FL 33132
(786) 671-7432
(786) 671-7432

LPM Restaurant & Bar

1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131

Sophisticated and artsy, LPM is the place to visit in Brickell for French fare over views of Biscayne Bay. The knowledgeable staff is trained to gauge if guests are open to chatting or are dining alone to be alone, and will offer a spot on wine and cocktail recommendations to go with dishes like yellowtail carpaccio with merlot vinaigrette, king crab and lobster salad, and duck legs with orange glaze. Finish with a dessert of cassata and a cup of the restaurant’s special coffee blend. 

1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 403-9133
(305) 403-9133

Tur Kitchen

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Tur Kitchen’s chic 4,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor space in picturesque Coral Gables lets solo diners slip on a cloak of invisibility while still offering great views for people watching. The menu entertains with an extensive bar program and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 483-8014
(786) 483-8014

Graziano's Market Coral Gables

2301 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134

A Coral Gables staple since 1995, Graziano’s Market beckons with a full meat counter, communal tables, and a lively outdoor patio. The Argentine comfort fare ranges from classic empanadas, choripan, and grilled provolone to a variety of meat options a la parrilla, including vacio, skirt steak, and rack of lamb, served with choice of side. Complement the meal with one of the many facturas and pastries, along with a glass or bottle of wine from the vast selection available without a corkage fee.

2301 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-0001
(305) 460-0001

Bellini

2988 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133

If counter-tops won’t swing it, head to Mr. C hotel’s sophisticated rooftop where this Italian restaurant’s chic indoor dining room is made to accommodate solo diners, as well as the open-air deck looking out over Biscayne Bay and Key Biscayne. Dishes of langoustine carpaccio, spaghetti alle vongole, and veal scaloppine al limone are as satisfying as the space is beautiful, and tranquil Coconut Grove is an enchanting setting for a solo stroll. 

2988 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 800-7672
(305) 800-7672

Related Maps