Despite its evolving facade, Wynwood remains a prime destination for Miami’s top dining experiences, with these 16 restaurants and bars serving as excellent introductions to the area’s culinary scene.
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Pastis Miami
Iconic Parisian-style brasserie Pastis, best known for revitalizing Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, has set roots in Wynwood. Spearheaded by James Beard Award-winning collaborators Keith McNally and Stephen Starr, this chic Parisian-style restaurant boasts a celebrity following and a charming rustic French atmosphere reminiscent of its NYC original, including a new-to-Miami outdoor garden and courtyard. Guests can indulge in quintessential French cuisine—think onion soup and steak frites—complemented by a raw bar and a notable French wine selection, all while exploring a menu of inventive Mediterranean-inspired cocktails.
Doya
From chef Erhan Kostepen, the former executive chef of Mandolin Aegean Bistro comes a meze-focused menu filled exclusively with small plates meant to be shared with a group. Expect a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, featuring dishes such as octopus salad, branzino ceviche, lamb chops, mussels, butter shrimp, and pastrami hummus, each crafted for sharing.
Hiden
This aptly named omakase-style restaurant is literally “hidden” behind a taco shop in Wynwood. Once guests enter with a numeric code (provided when the reservation is made), they encounter an intimate, eight-seat restaurant serving up an 18-dish menu featuring small Japanese appetizers, sashimi, and nigiri, all made with seasonal ingredients brought in from Japan, paired with sake, Sochu beer and wine to wash it down with. Reserve early, as seats are booked out months in advance.
The Taco Stand
This colorful taqueria in the heart of Wynwood features an assortment of classic tacos like pastor and fish varieties, along with quesadillas, carne asada fries, and breakfast options.
Zak the Baker
Get that carb fix at Miami’s most popular bakery. Fill up croissants, challah, loaves of bread, and other deli fare like salads, pastas, and more. Expect long lines sometimes, but the wait is worth it.
Skinny Louie
In Wynwood, Skinny Louie, a burger joint with a 1950s diner vibe, has quickly become a local favorite for its straightforward yet flavorful menu. Offering just three smash burgers – a classic, an applewood bacon, and the signature “Skinny Louie Cheeseburger” – along with fries, sodas, and milkshakes. However, its limited selection hasn’t deterred diners with lines out the door all day and all night.
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Uchi
This Austin import — which is described by many as “altering the city’s culinary identity” — has found a home in Wynwood. The menu features creative sushi and sashimi made with fish flown in daily from the Tsukiji market. Those who want to try the entire menu opt for the 10-course chef’s tasting and a six-course vegetarian tasting. Its popular daily happy hour, offered from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., offers discounted bites and drinks.
Joe's Pizza NYC
Considered New York pizza royalty, Joe’s has established a Miami outpost in Wynwood, bringing its iconic thin-crust slices to a new audience. With a legacy dating back to 1975, the renowned slice shop maintains its classic charm, serving big, foldable, uncomplicated, quick, and satisfying pizzas, like the classic cheese, pepperoni, or the surprisingly good white slice with ricotta.
Rishtedar
Rishtedar, an Indian restaurant in Wynwood founded by Chilean-Indian Vikram Thadani, blends traditional Indian flavors with Portuguese, Persian, and English touches. Highlighting dishes like lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, and Florida crab curry, the menu also boasts inventive fare like the yogurt and onion-infused Mughlai-style chicken korma.
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1-800-Lucky
Wynwood’s only food hall boasts seven Asian restaurants serving everything from sushi, pulled noodles, and Peking duck to the Instagram-friendly Taiyaki, the Japanese fish-shaped ice cream cones. Highlights include B-Side from Itamae, offering eclectic sushi rolls, and the modern Filipino outpost, Jeepney. The space boasts a full bar and weekend music on its outdoor patio.
J Wakefield Brewing
One of the neighborhood’s original breweries is also home to the best rotation of nightly dinner pop-ups featuring some of the city’s most talked-about new spots. The lineup changes frequently, so check out its social media for the latest schedule, but expect appearances by Ted’s Burgers, the Wolf of Tacos, and more.
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MaryGold's by Brad Kilgore
Marygold’s by Brad Kilgore has become a mainstay in the neighborhood for its innovative fare inside the Arlo Wynwood hotel. The menu, concentrating on Florida-inspired cuisine, just got a refresh including a major new addition — his famous soft egg dish from his previous restaurant Alter made with sea scallop espuma, truffle pearls, gruyere, and chives. Other menu highlights include the short rib vaca fritz, fennel pollen caesar, ribiolina tortellini, with escargot and pistachio bourguignon, and an 18-ounce Manhattan steak.
Hiyakawa Miami
This architecturally stunning restaurant serves pristine sushi that’s almost as beautiful as its surroundings. The menu is an ode to Japanese cuisine with a variety of a la carte fried dishes, soups, appetizers, seasonal sushi, nigiri, and handrolls offered by the piece.
Beaker & Gray
This neighborhood mainstay features a global menu with items like cheeseburger croquettes, crispy yucca, pumpkin gnocchi, and an award-winning bar program led by Ben Potts that serves drinks with tongue-in-cheek names like Ginstagram and Green Gremlin.
Log
At Log Fire Signature, a wood-fired restaurant in Wynwood, fire is more than just a cooking method; it’s an integral part of the dining experience. Argentine chef Calvin Daniele leads the kitchen, emphasizing dishes predominantly cooked in a wood oven. The sharing menu features Wagyu beef tartare, wood-fired oysters, grilled langoustines, and a skirt steak with salsa verde. The drink menu offers inventive cocktails and an extensive selection of champagne, wine, and beer. Set in an industrial-style space, Log’s interior mimics a lodge with a fireplace, wooden tables, booths, and a bar adorned with lights and hanging plants, aligning with the restaurant’s fire-centric theme.
Oise Ristorante
James Beard finalist Brad Kilgore and Andrew Mayer have debuted their pop-up Oise Ristorante in Wynwood, showcasing ‘itameshi’ cuisine – a unique fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors. The pop-up features dishes like chicken parm katsu sando, udon carbonara with black truffle, and a cacio pepe breadsticks with peppercorn miso alfredo, plus a variety of Sake Slushies, an extensive sake selection, wines, and beers, complete with a spacious outdoor patio for a laid-back dining experience.
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