South Beach Restaurants

When one thinks about the Art Deco movement, one can't help but think about comfort food. South Beach, Miami, which boasts more Art Deco buildings than any other city in the United States, has the menus that match the decor. However, South Beach also offers plenty in the way of exotic and ethnic cuisines as well, for those who don't want to play it safe.

The big Pink Restaurant is an Art Deco gem in the city's shopping district that serves up a daily smorgasbord of such American favorites as meatloaf, mashed potatoes and banana cream pies. Jerry's Deli, originally built in the 1930s, serves up all day breakfasts and moderately priced comfort foods. The Van Dyke Cafe is a yuppie hangout that serves French style burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfasts.

For those desperately seeking a good steak, The Forge, which looks a fake gothic castle serves up a delicious surf and turf. The pricey Tuscan Steak house is where the well heeled go to sip on mammoth martinis and generous slabs of meat - so large that one dish is easily split between two people. Hard core carnivores will also enjoy the Smith & Wollensky transplant from New York that is known for its sizzling tenderloins and fine wine list.

The more adventurous might want to sample the contemporary international cuisine that is part of the new wave of South Beach cuisine and combines elements from many cultures, but mostly Latin American, Pan Asian and French. Rumi is a five star restaurant with a futuristic yet Asian ambiance that serves up Caribbean based with French and Spanish twist. Wish is a popular Ocean Drive hotspot that utilizes French techniques to create earthy and spicy Brazilian flavors. Balans on Lincoln Road is another popular spot where the locals go to enjoy a fine bottle of wine and lobster club sandwiches.

Whether you are looking to satiate yourself with all-American favorites, spend a bundle on a prime piece of meat or experience the latest that Latin-American fusion cuisine has to offer, South Beach is sure to have a restaurant that offers you a unique and satisfying dining experience.