When traveling, finding an exceptional restaurant can be a major challenge. While recommendations from friends and family or browsing online reviews often uncover great local gems, there are times when you crave something more refined–a truly upscale, top-rated dining experience to indulge in.
If you’re traveling to Florida, we have some picks for you. We’ve compiled a list of James Beard award-winning and honorable-mention restaurants in the Sunshine State that we’re confident you’ll love. So, without further ado, here are the 11 James Beard restaurants in Florida (the first four are winners followed by seven honorable mentions) that everyone should visit at least once.
Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink
A local favorite in Miami, Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink is an award-winning restaurant for good reason. Chef Michael Schwartz is known for serving comfort food in a refined way.
Joe’s Stone Crab
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We love seafood, and so do Florida residents and visitors. Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami is a local favorite that gained popularity from its famous crab, key lime pie, and other dishes.