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Norman Van Aiken is the country’s chief protagonist of New World fusion cuisine. Experience opulent aspects of tuna, foie gras, fish, seafood, and even simple salad greens that you never knew existed.

A romantic spot, capturing the feel of Paris. Every bite is a thrill to the palate, although it is hardly French, leaning more to the Caribbean. Grilled fish with plantains and salsa, for example.

Still packing them in after 20 years, this local favorite has been made a landmark by politicians, CEOs, and celebrities. Aged steak, fresh seafood, and award-winning caesar salad.

A vast dining room in an old airplane hangar. Try the Jamaican jerk spiced fish, or just go for the excellent peel-and-eat shrimp and raw oysters. It’s a Miami insititution.

The 1,000-year-old traditions of Peruvian cookery – e.g. fried yucca with huancaina sauce, fish and shrimp cevíche, and beef stew in cilantro (coriander) sauce.

Fresh oysters shucked at your table, the best lobster bisque on Biscayne Bay, oaksmoked diver scallops, and Asian bouillabaisse are some of the treats.

One of six in South Florida, serving everything from pot stickers to shepherd’s pie, and, of course, at least 36 types of cheesecake.

Tandoori a specialty, and side dishes featuring homemade paneer cheese.

Lift a pint of homemade brew and sample crawfish or calamari snacks.

“Food for the starving artist” is their by-line, and, indeed, artists and their works are all over the place. Wonderful light fare, such as seared sashimi tuna salad, and crispy shrimp brochettes.