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A Cut Above the Rest

by Regina Arriola

MEAT MARKET
915 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-0088

AMBIANCE

The bustling restaurant has a great bar scene and a dazzling contemporary dining room.

WHAT TO ORDER

Go for Executive Chef Sean Brasel’s Mixed Grill and taste the daily rotation of specialties, including various meats and seafood.

WHO COMES HERE

A-listers like Jerry Bruckheimer, Amy Smart, Angie Harmon, Pat Riley, Jimmy Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Alex Rodriguez and Lennox Lewis love this Lincoln Road eatery.

SWEET TOOTH

Give in to the Chocolate Temptation.

STK
2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-604-6988

AMBIANCE

Styled by award-winning design firm ICRAVE, STK Miami is adorned with white leather banquettes with crocodile leather trim and features a spacious DJ lounge and second-level VIP bar.

WHAT TO ORDER

Executive Chef Aaron Taylor recommends the 28-Day Dry-Aged 20oz Bone-in-Ribeye or the Sea Bass with Passion Fruit, Pickled Onions and Organic Oyster Mushrooms.

WHO COMES HERE

The crowd at STK is truly representative of the restaurant’s slogan, “Not your daddy’s steakhouse.” Aside from young professionals, jetsetters and the like, notables include Sean Penn, Adam Sandler, Cuba Gooding Jr., Michael Bay and Michael Jordan.

SWEET TOOTH

The STK Bag O’Donuts is
over the top.

PRIME 112
112 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-8112

AMBIANCE

The enchanting dining room at this acclaimed steakhouse features exposed brick columns, dark wood finishes and an open kitchen.

WHAT TO ORDER

Start with the Hawaiian Tuna Poke and then continue on to the Filet Mignon with a side of Truffled Lobster Mac n’ Cheese. You can thank us later.

WHO COMES HERE

Miami’s elite and the who’s who of Hollywood; including Kate Hudson, Kobe Bryant, Cameron Diaz and Katy Perry.

SWEET TOOTH

Prime 112’s signature Fried Oreos—often imitated, never duplicated.

BLT STEAK
1440 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-0044

AMBIANCE

At BLT, a relaxed atmosphere meets sophisticated cuisine for a dining experience that is casually elegant.

WHAT TO ORDER

The Wagyu Skirt Steak cooked medium-rare paired with creamed spinach, parmesan gnocchi and a bottle of Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage is the recipe for a perfect evening.

WHO COMES HERE

Haute Miami locals, tourists and low-profile celebrities.

SWEET TOOTH

Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse with Banana Ice Cream is bananas.

Feb 17, 2012 2:56 PM

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