Mr. Chow

2201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33119

A Y. writes: Can't wait!!!  The real Mr. Chow will be in town!  It will surely be a crowd magnet.

North Shore State Recreation Area

7929 Atlantic Way
Surfside, FL 33141

JD N. writes: Imagine soothing waves lashing on Miami Beach's beautiful shore that is cast into the moon light in the darkness of the night.

Amazing right? That's a part of Miami Beach's peaceful allure.

Now, next complementary chapter. Imagine guys swinging around…

The Dog Bar

723 Lincoln Ln N
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Erica B. writes: best dog store around. I get the Orijen food for my pup. It is the best you can get for your dog!

plus the outfits they sell are so cute.

Jewish Recycling Center Thrift Store

3149 W Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hallandale, FL 33009

Sam C. writes: After profound soul searching and several therapy visits, this travel writer decided this secret was too good to keep to herself anymore.

In the most unexpected of places ...you can't get much un-cooler than the wrong side of I-95 in Hallandale,…

New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

6868 NW 169th St
Hialeah, FL 33015

Gilda R. writes: I agree with JD N. This place is a hole in a wall but the food is the best I have tasted since I have moved down to Miami. I am originally from the NJ/NY and the Chinese food was always good. The Chinese food in Florida just didn't hit the spot. Then…

Tinta y Cafe

276 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33130

JD N. writes: A coffee house y mas (and more)! That's what this place is all about - serving a Cuban counterculture in Miami by offering a place to drink coffee and snack on Cuban goods while discoursing anything that the Cubans at Versailles would be afraid to…

Luna Star Cafe

775 NE 125th St
North Miami, FL 33161

JD N. writes: This is a great addition to Greater Miami's coffee culture scene. They not only servce coffee, beer, and delicious food, but they also provide live entertainment & concerts, poetry nights, karaoke, and plenty of bohemian culture.

Locally grown, it is…

Pineapple Blossom Tea Room

8214 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

Lazaro C. writes: I was finally able to stop by the Pineapple Blossom Tea Room and let me tell you it was well worth it.

It's a very cozy, carribean-inspired spot with about 5 tables. The walls have a variety of random books which they encourage you sift through while…

Lactation Center

Mercy Hospital
3659 S Miami Ave Ste 4004
Miami, FL 33133

JD N. writes: A nice hospital complex by the bay.

But this complex stands out more because of Faith Ploude who teaches drop-in classes that deal with breast feeding, bottle feeding, weaning, introducing solid foods, pumping milk and other subjects. For any…

Sedici Cafe & Grill

16 NE 3rd Ave
Miami, FL 33129

JD N. writes: An European cafe and coffee shop with charming Old World interior.

Wi-Fi  internet available. A gourmet kitchen with an italian expresso bar and french delicacies.

It is also the oldest panini outdoor European cafe in downtown Miami, and they have an…

Pelican Beach Resort

2030 N Atlantic Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Jennifer C. writes: Gorgeous resort with southern charm. There is a back porch that is steps away from the surf. It's perfect for a before dinner drink or 3.

Sweet Tomatoes

2906 Oakwood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020

GREGORY G. writes: i worked part time for sweet tomatoes some twenty years ago, back then it was just that a salad bar my job with them took me to each sweet tomatoes restaurant here in south florida and in each the food was & is of top quality & taste. it has grown in…

El Rey De Las Fritas

1821 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135

Rob C. writes: I think Cuban Burger King is a fitting name.  Well-lit diner-like setting in small strip mall serving lots of sanwiches and fast food fare but specializes in the classic frita at $2.75, seasoned beef burger slightly tangy with onion and very…

Sergio's Family Restaurants

3252 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145

Marcos R. writes: I think it's a small chain of 2 or 3 locations.  Not sure what the other one's are set up like, but this one has outdoor seating.  Perfect for almost any night in Miami.  I had the Bistec de Pollo.  Cuban sandwhich made w/chicken.  Good stuff.  I…

Grove Isle Hotel Yacht & Tennis Club

4 Grove Isle Dr
Miami, FL 33133

Larry C. writes: This hotel has TWO yoga decks

Get a corner room that overhangs the water.  The '05' rooms are at the very corner with 270 degree views.

Its completely tucked away so transportation is sometimes and issue but security isn't.  Back in the day, they had a…

Cameo & Vice

1445 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33255

Eve C. writes: I just went to Cameo for the first time since it was its previous incarnation - Crobar.  I spent most of my time upstairs at Vice, and have to say, I much preferred the music upstairs.

The drinks are somewhat cheaper here than at other SoBe clubs…

Delcastillo Daniel DMD

925 Arthur Godfrey Rd Ste 302
Miami Beach, FL 33140

JD N. writes: I've been to at least three different dentists in different parts of the country, but this one has become my favorite in terms of friendliness, pricing (they're all expensive anyways - just get insurance), and ambience. The sunny yellow walls and…

Schwartzbard Ellen MD

6141 Sunset Drive
Suite 401
South Miami, FL 33143

cindy w. writes: I truly recommend this doctor to anyone looking for an OB/GYN. I am lucky that I picked this specialist (just based on her office having the most convenient available appointment).
There are a few criteria I have when looking for a doctor and she…

Adidas

226 8th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: I have a sporty fetish to look like an Olympic athlete when I'm working out. Yeah, I may be stretching, power-walking (or, most realistically, couch surfing) but I LOOK  like a professional when I wear my ADIDAS don't I?
That's more important,…

SoBe Tan by Fabiola

940 Lincoln Road #214
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Kristen T. writes: Fabiola can make a pasty San Francisco office worker appear as though she is a pasty San Francisco office worker just back from an extended vacation in Mexico.  Hooray for Fabiola!

Kokoriko

8322 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33143

Carla L. writes: I have mixed feelings about this one...  When you have been to a Kokoriko in Colombia, its hard to take this one seriously.  The chain in Colombia is nothing short of amazing.  Sunday night dinners, a roasted chicken, some arepas... mmmmm.   The…

David's Cafe Cuban Cuisine

1058 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Katherine M. writes: Great take out window w/ casual patio dining and small grocery market open 24hrs.  Super yummy lunch specials of cuban classics like chicken w/ yellow rice and black beans, white bean and pork soup, empanadas and fresh fruit juices.  Cafe Cubano,…

Flamingo Park

999 11th St
Miami Beach, FL 33109

Katherine M. writes: Really cool neighborhood park!  

It has a public pool, fitness center, children's playground, tennis courts, stadium, track, basketball courts, baseball field, batting cages, and raquetball courts.  Gotta dog?  You'll love the Bark Park, two fenced…

Manolo & Rene Cafeteria

281 NE 1st St
Miami, FL 33132

joseluis a. writes: one time, a friend of mine was dropping me off back home (beautiful downtown miami) after a long night of partying but we were kinda hungry. it was probably 3am so my friend said, "lets go to dennys" i said "hell no!"
so we went to manolo & rene…

Maroone Toyota

4050 Weston Rd.
Davie, FL 33331

Rye G. writes: Maroone Toyota and I are still in the honeymoon phase, but from what they've shown me so far, this one's looking like a keeper.

Take my Kendall Toyota [http://www.yelp.com/bi...] experience and flip it on its ear and you have Maroone. Say what you…

El Nuevo Siglo Supermarket

1305 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135

JD N. writes: This is a cute small mom and pop grocery store that is a good place to shop, eat, and explore in Miami's Little Havana.

Few of the products here are high quality products shipped in from Argentina, which leads me to think that this place may be owned…

Shorty's Bar-B-Q

9200 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156

Sabrina C. writes: Love their BBQ.  This is an original Miami Establishment!  My parents went their when they dated!  GREAT FOOD!  Messy...  Service slow...  But you're there for the food...  Inter sting country atmosphere.  Quaint and cozy.

City Furniture

9255 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156

cindy w. writes: For customer service alone, I would  go back to City  Furniture, the local furniture chain with its cheesy ads. I bought my first real expensive piece of furniture, a mattress, at this location and after visiting Mattress Giant and JCPennys Furniture…

Chick-Fil-A

7535 N Kendall Dr
Dadeland Mall
Miami, FL 33156

cindy w. writes: It's Chick Fil A. The peanut-oil fried chicken must be dipped in crack cocaine powder batter because this stuff is bad, bad for me in a good way. Can I get a double along with a biggie size on the sweet tea?
PS: It's the only place to get decent…

Evolution

1669 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33109

Gretchen P. writes: This sleek and sexy sushi bar was just what the doctor ordered after several sweaty-fun hours of dancing outside to the best music on the planet. After asking a sweet local girl and a cop, neither of whom eat sushi (say what?!), where we could find a…

X-treme Cafe

747 4th St #101
Corner of Meridian Ave & 4th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Melissa S. writes: One of my favorite places.  Has a huge selection of foreign beer - similar to what you'll find at The Room.  Not the place to go if you're looking for a crowd - usually there are only a handful of patrons.  Comfy atmosphere, music is perfect.  Decor…

Sobe Thrifty

1435 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Melissa S. writes: Like any thrift store, finding a diamond in the rough is hit or miss.  I've found theory, Todd Oldham, Banana Republic, and more.  It's great for accessories - I've picked up lots of costume jewelry, funky sunglasses and vintage clutches.  Also lots…

Miami's Best Pizza

1514 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Mike V. writes: After reading a fellow Yelpers review of a NYC pizza joint, I got a pizza craving!
Now we all know that NYC pizza has a good rep. OK. Well down here we have a place as well. Sure we have the chains, but there are places like MBP that are a notch above…

Joe's Take Away

11 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33125

Jim C. writes: Not quite the same ambience and experience as eating at Joe's Stone Crab, but if you can't do the long wait (or don't want to), come here and take out the same amazing stone crab claws and dessert.

After our amazing dinner at Joe's, we had to have…

City Inn

660 NW 81st St
Miami, FL 33150

Non P. writes: I've never stayed at the City Inn, but every time I drive by, I fantasize about pulling over and checking in for a night.   I dare you.

Granny Feelgood Restaurant & Market Place

25 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130

George M. writes: If you happen to be in downtown during lunch time then this place is a must. A somewhat healthy alternative to all the street vendors selling arepas and hot dogs. Located right by the court house, it is  great place for a power lunch.  The place is…

Sergio Rossi

9700 Collins Ave Ste 105
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Cynthia C. writes: The associates here are helpful and internet savvy.  

Elizabeth guided me through a phone order, and sent me jpegs of items that would interest me.

Result: fabulously sexy strappy silver shoes!!!  LOVE that my toes actually reach the end of the…