Comments and Advices from our Guests:

1) Bond Street (this street is between the 19th and 20th and Collins Avenue in South Beach. In the same area you can find the Shore Club Hotel and the Setai Hotel ), Nobu and Hakassan…I personally like Hakassan the best.

2) Best sushi with value for money is Doraku in my opinion. Sushi is always very fresh and the Doraku roll is to die for!
(You can find this Restaurant in 1104 Lincoln Rd up to the Lincoln Rd Mall).

3) Nobu is delicious but inconsistent. Blade at Hotel Fountainbleu is also good. Sometime in this place you need to wait a looot!

4) Asia bay in Bal Harbor on 96 st is also a great option. You need a car or cab. It’s about half hour by car from SoBe.
Sushi Samba on Lincoln is always fun and consistent!

5) Bond Street at the restaurant of the Town House Hotel.

6) Definitely Bond ST and NOBU!

7) Bond Street and Mr Yum if you are staying in Brickell Miami.

8) This is my ranking:
a. Sakura - Best Japanese in Miami. Value, but not looks. It’s not in a nice neighborhood, but it is the only Japanese restaurant in Miami where you find Japanese people eating!
b. Matsuri – near Coral Gables
c. Sushi Rock – Miami Beach (I haven’t been there in a while)
d. Zuma – A new Japanese is opening at the Epic  Hotel in downtown Miami at the end of May. I passed by today and decor looks great, however we have to wait and see.
e. Nobu is undoubtedly good, but sometimes feels like an overpriced cliche!

The Restaurants in Miami Beach

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Comments and Advices from our Guests:

1) Four suggestions: Hotel Mondrian in 1100 West Avenue (in front of Star Island), Hotel Fontainebleau, Hotel Gansevoort and The W Hotels in Collins Avenue.

2) I’ve heard great things about all of those hotels….which one is the best? I would like a hotel that has a DJ by the Pool…great Restaurants inside the hotel…and even a happening nightclub in the hotel…..Which hotel is best for that? I heard the Shore Club Hotel is great…thanks for the response :)

3) A friend of mine stayed at the Shore Club Hotel a few months ago and he didn’t like it.
The party was ok…but it gets a little too trashy on Sundays.

note from MySoBe.com:
Joshua, one of our Guest, has reported us bad news – few days ago – about Shore Club: My partner and I booked a night at this hotel and were greeted by a rude staff and a urine puddle on the floor in our room. When we approached the staff about it we were not offered a resolution and left the hotel. We have contacted the corporate office several times about this issue and the puddle has now been blamed on us. We were in the hotel for less than an hour and charged for a full stay.

This is a horrible hotel. AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS! There are much nicer, cleaner, and friendlier hotels in the SOBE area for the same price if not less.
I sent in my experience as a review to warn future visitors about this hotel. This is not a high end hotel and shouldn’t be rated as such.

We have had plenty of wonderful experiences in SOBE thanks to your site and will definitely be back.

For this reason the Hotel Shore Club has gone down in MySoBe.com rating from 4.19/5.00 to 4.01/5.00

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I would like to visit Miami, ohhh yes I’ve never been there, what a shame!!!
That’s why I need your advices and tips where to stay and where to go…

Comments and Advices from our Guests:

1) If you arrive Sunday afternoon you might want to go to the Modrian Hotel Pool party. Sunday night to SET or casual place Segafredo’s on the romantic Lincoln Rd. Monday you might want to try Mokai night club, Tuesday start at the Delano and followed by Tantra…

2) No doubts: Mondrian, then The Standard, then the Setai. These are some of my favorite hotels in South Beach.

3) Hello, here are a couple of suggestions:

- The Betsy Hotel in Ocean Drive
- The Sagamore in Collins Ave
- Raleigh Hotel In Collins Ave
- National Hotel in Collins Ave

Good luck!

4) I suggest you The Gansevoort in South Beach. Is rated from MySoBe.com 4.04 / 5.00. You can find a splendid pool with one of the best front view I never seen.

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South Beach

Icebox Café
1657 Michigan Ave. (Lincoln Rd.) Miami Beach, FL 305-538-8448.
A creative, eclectric, relaxing home filled with tantalizing aromas.

La Sandwicherie
229 14th St. (bet. Collins & Washington Aves.) Miami Beach, FL 305-532-8934.
The fun part of this French Deli is that they prepare your sandwich to meet your tastes.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
1439 Alton Rd. (bet. 14th & 15th Sts.)
Miami Beach, FL 305-532-5463.
Locals flock to sample Lime Fresh’s famous burritos, tacos and salads, all made with the freshest, high-quality ingredients.

Puerto Sagua
700 Collins Ave.(7th St.) Miami Beach, FL 305-673-1115

David’s
Collins Avenue between the 11th and 12th St.
If you are looking for the best American Coffee, eggs and bacon or some cuban food.
Very homely environment, absolutely no luxury.

Ocean Drive

News Cafe
800 Ocean Dr. (8th St.) Miami Beach, FL 305-538-6397.
This South Beach landmark hasn’t fallen off the radar as far as buzz and hype are concerned. Perfect for an intellectual breakfast. It’s one of the most romantic and trendy place in all Miami. Try to take a drink during the sunset or sunrise. You will feel much better!

Pelican Café
826 Ocean Dr. (bet. 8th & 9th Sts.) Miami Beach, FL 305-673-1000.
Perfect for “people-watching” from the sidewalk seating. Serving New American food

Coral Gables

1200 at the Biltmore
The Biltomre Hotel 1200 Anastasia Ave (Granada Blvd.) Coral Gables, FL 305-445-1926
You’ll feel like “Gatsby on winter retreat” at this “beautiful”, “special-occasion” Mediterranean in Coral Gables’ historic Biltmore.
One of the most historical Hotel in USA.

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Comments and Advices from our Guests:

1) Why not take a tour of Casa Casuarina – now Villa Barton G. – (formerly Gianni Versace’s mansion). You’d love it! For the best night life, I believe you’d have a blast at Passion Night Club. The biggest and the hippest club out there now.

2) Pool Mondrian on Sundays partys Mynt, Loui, Set and thats it dont bother going anywhere else.

3) Mokai on friday nights, Mynt lounge on Saturday nights and Sundays Nikki beach best place to be.

4) You all should pre-party at Segafredo downtown or Irish Pub downtown Friday night around 9pm.

5) Delano, Phillipe’s, The Raleigh, the W (a must) and Louis – all a great time.

6) Enjoy a drink by at sunset at Smith & Wolensky by South pointe park.

7) Nikki Beach during March is a must. See the Video.

8) Come by Mokai Monday and Friday, Louis Tuesday and Saturday, Set Thursday and Sunday, and Mansion on Wednesday. Restaurants I would do Nobu, Prime 112, Prime Italian, Philippe, Mr. Chow.

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Downtown Miami
The shopping and business centre abounds with tall skyscrapers, government buildings and cultural centres. It is also home to the world’s biggest cruise ship port, as well as the bustling Bayside Marketplace, a shopping and leisure complex right on the seafront, set around a small pier dotted with bars, shops, restaurants, a variety of stalls and docks offering boats for hire.

This is the main stop for water taxis and the boarding point for boats offering tours around the bay.

The coastal skyline is dominated by the American Airlines Arena, a stadium regularly packed to the rafters with more than 20.000 spectators during Miami Heat NBA games and music concerts. The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, the flamboyant venue of the Miami Film Festival and other cultural events, is also located nearby.

Bricknell Avenue, which less than a century ago was merely a developing settlement, is now lined with the biggest banks and international company head offices.

The Metromover, a raised automatic monorail that operates without a driver, allows fantastic views of the heart of the metropolis. Some of the financial district’s towering giants include the Wachovia Financial Centre and the Bank of America, noted for their changing night-lighting.

Little Havana
The Cuban exile capital since the 1960s, every inch of Little Havana radiates patriotic nostalgia. The first Caribbeans to reach the coast settled in the south east of Calle Ocho, adapting their surroundings to remind them of their beloved homeland.

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The United States is a country that spans several time zones.

Miami is 5 hours behind GMT. Florida is known as The Sunshine State, and rightly so: the climate is one of its main attractions, with sunshine and high temperatures nearly all year round – so don’t forget to take your sun cream. However, the heat can sometimes be alleviated by a cool ocean breeze.

Peak season falls in winter in Europe and in the rest of the United States, so it is a good idea to visit Miami between April and October when accommodation is cheaper and there are more rooms available.

Summers are scorching, and are only made worse by the stifling humidity.

The average temperature in August, the muggiest month of all, ranges from 26oC to 31oC. During the other months, there is no great variation in temperature but it can be far less humid. This humidity heats up the surrounding waters and generates storms, which can be common on summer afternoons.

The wettest month is June. Hurricanes, which are very prevalent in the gulf of Mexico, occur mainly between July and October. You should consult the weather forecast daily to check for any incoming weather fronts, as it can sometimes be necessary to evacuate the area.

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Some quick advices from our Guests:

1) Cuban Food – Versailles in Calle 8 (8th Street) – Little Havana
The best coffee is at David’s Cafe off Lincoln Road
The best breakfast on the beach is at the Ice Box on Michigan off Lincoln
My favorite restaurant in Miami is Michy’s on 69th and Biscayne (she also has a tapas place called Sra. Martinez)
My favorite place to dance is Discotekka in Downtown Miami
Best brunch – Nemo’s – on Collins and 1st in South Beach
Best Spa — the one at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key
Best local spot (a bit on the older side, but great comfort food) — Joe Allen on Purdy Avenue
Great upscale Peruvian food — Adriana’s on 94th and Harding — North Miami
Most pampering beach — the one at The Ritz on South Beach
Love to just rent a boat and go to the little keys
Driving to Key West
Riding a bike over the Venetian Causeway
Prettiest pool at The Raleigh
Late hole in the wall with many characters…Club Deuce on 14th Street (I once saw an older man in high heels, wearing a red teddy, playing pool with a biker – no, it wasn’t Halloween)

2) Go To Vita on Wednesday night if your located in South Beach.

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