The Shelborne is ideally located to take advantage of nightlife, business and leisure attractions in the Miami South Beach area. Check out the local destination guide for attractions and events in the greater Miami area.
Miami Beach Nightlife is plentiful. Whether you are into clubbing or are looking for a quiet, intimate dinner and the symphony, Miami Beach offers up a cornucopia of entertainment venues sure to appeal to all tastes. The Shelborne concierge will be happy to assist you further with all of your special needs.
Several sports teams call South Florida home. During your stay at the Shelborne enjoy a great football or baseball game at Landshark Stadium, or watch the Heat at the American Airlines Arena.
Be sure to contact the Shelborne concierge for any assistance you may need.
Restaurants
Guide - Restaurants - Seafood
Barton G. - The Restaurant
About:
1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-672-8881
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Former figure skater and production designer Barton G. Weiss has distinguished himself for years as a Miami event planner. Now his penchant for spectacle makes its way to the culinary world. Within the sleek dining room, showmanship joins flavor and innovation, resulting in a menu of reinvented American favorites that relies as much on appearance as on taste. Popcorn shrimp is served in a popcorn box on a bed of popcorn, and sea bass is steamed in a paper bag and then unveiled at the table. Lamb chops, a NY strip, glazed duck, fried chicken and a trio of seafood pot pies also figure into the broad menu. Plus, intriguing desserts are as dramatically plated as any you'll find.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7pm-Late; Fri-Sun 6pm-Late
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Bond St Lounge
About:
150 20th St, Townhouse Hotel, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-398-1806
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Tucked inside the basement of the "shabby chic" Townhouse Hotel, this slick, trendy restaurant has a relaxed, lounge-like vibe. Perfect cocktails and wonderful sushi are the top attractions. The menu features exotic Asian-fusion dishes such as lobster roll with yellow tomato and yuzu pepper dressing, live Maine lobster sashimi, and sun-dried tomato and avocado roll with garlic ponzu oil and green tea salt. Everything is painstakingly prepared and beautifully presented. A good wine list is available, but check out the interesting sake selection. Reservations recommended.
Hours:
Sun-Wed 6pm-11am; Thu 6pm-11:30am; Fri-Sat 6pm-12:30am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Chart House
About:
51 Chart House Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-856-9741
Description: COCONUT GROVE. The Chart House is a small chain of seafood restaurants known for well-prepared dishes served in idyllic surroundings. Choose a spot on the breezy deck overlooking the water, and the Continental-style menu will have trouble competing with the stellar views. Tear yourself away and visit the expansive salad bar salad lovers should note that this is one of the lengthiest in town. Then choose from basics like lobster, seafood pasta, and pan-fried grouper, leaving room for the signature Mile-High Mud Pie. The spacious dining room is ideal for groups or meetings. Reservations accepted. Business casual attire.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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China Grill
About:
801 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 305-534-2211
Description: DOWNTOWN. This new location opens Winter 2012 This bustling Asian-fusion favorite is known for its satisfying, family-style portions of fantastic seafood and other Asian favorites. Celebrities, millionaires, and other jet setters often make a night of it here. Tantalizing menu options include seared rare tuna with spicy Japanese peppers or delicate rolled lobster pancakes. The side dishes are as excellent as the main dishes, especially the wasabi mashed potatoes. (Insider tip: Oprah recommends the crispy spinach.) Finish your evening with a bang by ordering the dessert sampler, which features a small portion of every dessert on the menu, from crème brûlée to flourless chocolate cake, served complete with a festive sparkler. Reservations required.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-Midnight
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill
About:
1550 W 84th St, Hialeah, FL 33014 305-821-0993
Description: HIALEAH. This regional chain is always filled with locals and visitors seeking traditional American favorites, served in hearty portions in a festive atmosphere. Families, large groups, and dates everyone feels comfortable here. Flanigan's follows the well-documented American trend of massive portions, with sandwiches that could easily serve two and pasta dishes that might serve four. Everything is fresh, and prepared with skill. Try the tuna steaks, a dolphin sandwich or the zesty lemon chicken pasta. The surf and turf is well executed, as are the salads, which are plenty hearty to serve as a meal. The desserts are decadent and rich, with belt-busting turtle cheesecake leading the pack.
Hours:
Restaurant Sun-Thu 11am-2am; Fri-Sat 11am-4am Bar Sun-Thu 11am-3am; Fri-Sat 11am-5am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish
About:
398 NW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128 305-375-0765
Description: DOWNTOWN. Offering simple Florida cooking at its best, Garcia's serves the area's freshest seafood at incredible prices. A location on the Miami River grants picturesque dining, complete with picnic tables and umbrellas, and the super-casual ambience is much prized by regulars. They also swear by the dolphin sandwich, hushpuppies and crab cakes. Some items sell out quickly, but the staff can steer you to other satisfying options, and daily specials are always reliable. And don't forget to sample the seafood dip!
Hours:
Sun-Thu 10:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Gibraltar
About:
4 Grove Isle Dr, Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-857-5007
Description: COCONUT GROVE. Experience Floridian cuisine at its best at this well-known hotspot, where the creations win stellar reviews from all over. For an unforgettable brunch, snag a seat on the breezy patio overlooking the Biscayne Bay. Take in the panoramic view and then prepare to feast on breakfast favorites like waffles, pancakes and omelets. Visit the buffet and also order as much as you like from the à la carte menu, all for one price. The menu offers everything from fantastic crab cakes and spicy Chilean sea bass to prime rib. Don't miss the great dessert selection, which often features hand-churned ice cream. Reservations required for brunch.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 7am-3pm, 6:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 7am-3pm, 6:30pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Grillfish
About:
1444 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-538-9908
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Experience seafood at its best at this wonderful, classy restaurant that's a favorite of locals. Large windows expand the intimate space, and plenty of candles add romantic atmosphere in the subdued dining room. The seafood is grilled in an open kitchen, constantly tempting you with fabulous aromas. Grilled Fish is always crowded, so be prepared to hang out at the bar while you wait. The excellent food, cooked to your specifications, is definitely worth the wait.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-Midnight
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Joe's Stone Crab
About:
11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-0365
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Open since 1913, Joe's Stone Crab is a legend among Miami seafood restaurants. In fact, they say you haven't truly visited South Florida until you've been to Joe's. Stick out the typical two-hour wait and you'll be amply rewarded with some of the best stone crab known to man, mouthwatering sides like hash browns and creamed spinach, and phenomenal Key Lime Pie. Joe's is open full hours during stone crab season (October to May).
Hours:
Oct - May Sun-Mon 5pm-10pm; Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm Jun - Jul Wed-Thu, Sun 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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La Dorada
About:
177 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-446-2002
Description: CORAL GABLES. La Dorada features seafood with an elegant Spanish twist. The dining room makes you feel like you are being whisked away to an exotic locale, thanks to its ocean-liner decor complete with portholes, plants and a pianist. Simple, flavorful dishes include fresh fish baked in rock salt, filleted right in front of your table. Or try the gazpacho, followed by the seafood-studded paella. The efficient staff will help you navigate the authentic Spanish menu and can also help you select a wine from the well-chosen list. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
Hours:
Mon-Sat 12:30pm-3:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm; Sun 1pm-8:30pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Pilar Restaurant
About:
20475 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180 305-937-2777
Description: AVENTURA. Local chef Scott Fredel has opted for a relaxed atmosphere at stylish, upscale Pilar. Hardwood floors, comfortable seating and original art give the restaurant a modern bistro feel that completely belies its strip-mall location. Floribbean seafood is the specialty, prepared with a deft hand and perky island flavors. Try seared mahi mahi, sautéed yellowtail snapper or fried conch with hearts of palm slaw, and wrap things up with moist chocolate chip banana cake. Affordable wines are a great boon, as is early-bird dining from 5pm to 6pm.
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 5pm-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
Website:
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Provence Grill
About:
1223 Lincoln Rd, Miami, FL 33139 305-531-1600
Description: SOUTH BEACH. This understated, romantic country bistro combines French and Italian cuisines with sublime results. The menu offers a broad range of items, but seafood is the top choice for most patrons. Enjoy homemade pâté, sautéed scallops St. Jacques in creamy champagne sauce, or the always-excellent steak frites. The wine list includes superb French and international varietals. Reservations recommended.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-Midnight
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Quinn's
About:
640 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-6400
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Cuban-inspired décor accents this striking dining room, adjoined by an outdoor terrace. A tasty ceviche made with shrimp, snapper and calamari and chilled oysters on the half shell lures diners to the raw bar, and the kitchen cooks up terrific steaks and seafood. The spiced Caribbean snapper with grilled plantains, chayote and black bean corn salsa comes highly recommended. Roasted Florida lobster tail, jumbo stone crab claws, char-grilled filet mignon and New Zealand lamb chops are the among other delicacies available. Live music nightly.
Hours:
Daily 6pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Rusty Pelican
About:
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 305-361-3818
Description: KEY BISCAYNE. With panoramic views of beautiful Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, the outdoor seating here is some of the most sought-after in town. Get into the spirit of the nautically themed dining room and order one of the seafood specialties. Shrimp scampi, soft-shelled crab, red snapper and simple seafood pastas aren't fancy, but they are fresh and delicious. Good steaks and salads, too. The fun atmosphere and spacious dining room make this a great place for a large crowd or a family.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Sushi Rock Cafe
About:
1351 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-532-2133
Description: SOUTH BEACH. Rock 'n' roll themed decor and a desirable sushi selection attract the young and hip to this dynamic joint.
Hours:
Mon-Thu Noon-11pm; Fri-Sat Noon-12:30am; Sun 4pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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The Capital Grille
About:
444 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 305-374-4500
Description: DOWNTOWN. For an impressive meal of fine aged beef or fresh seafood, The Capital Grille is an unqualified best bet. The dining room, decked out in leather and dark wood, is ideal for power meetings. Customary American favorites are exquisitely prepared, from lobster and crab cakes to pan-fried calamari, from double-cut lamb chops to 24-ounce grilled porterhouses. An extensive selection of more than 400 wines is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator with the Award of Excellence.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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The Forge
About:
432 W 41st St, Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-538-8533
Description: MIAMI BEACH. For American cuisine with a creative French twist, try the elegant Forge. Renovated in 2009, in honor of its 40th anniversary, the space is chock-full of eye-catching antiques and an eclectic mix of upholstered and metal furniture. The farm-to-table menu draws you in, offering tantalizing dishes such as herb-infused steamed local snapper In a Bag and grilled wild salmon with basil mashed hearts of palm. Beef is a favorite, and the 16-ounce aged oak grilled "Super Steak" has been named the nation's number one steak by "Wine Spectator." Speaking of wines, the cellar houses an enormous collection more than 80,000 bottles of various vintages. Also, the Enomatic wine serving system, that serves wine by the glass, is great for sampling different wines by the ounce. Reservations suggested.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-1am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
About:
900 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130 305-372-8862
Description: DOWNTOWN. Classy, 1930s style decor ushers you back to the Band Era at this popular seafood restaurant, flanked with red leather booths, curving architectural details, and globe lamps. The menu is packed with all manner of treats salmon, haddock, sea bass, rockfish, oysters, tuna, and more. Knowledgeable servers can advise you about the day's specials, which can be grilled, broiled, or Cajun-spiced.
Hours:
Mon-Thu Noon-10pm; Fri Noon-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
The Palm
About:
9650 E Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 305-868-7256
Description: BAY HARBOR ISLANDS. Everything is BIG here, so make sure you show up with a hearty appetite. This New York-style chophouse has fashioned itself after the famous steakhouse in Manhattan. The fun, nostalgic decor includes clubby dark woods, comfortable booths and caricatures adorning the walls. Steak is the focus here, but the jumbo-sized Maine lobster tail is also one of the more popular menu options. They don't boast of being fancy, everything is plain and simple. But rest assured the reputation has created legions of loyal followers who care more about savoring strip steak than spotting supermodels.
Hours:
Daily 5pm-11pm
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club
Website:
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Toni's Sushi Bar
About:
1208 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-9368
Description: SOUTH BEACH. The elder statesman of SoBe sushi joints, Toni's has managed to stay hip, young, and trendy despite myriad competitors that have sprung up over the years. Indeed, locals and knowing tourists applaud the laid-back atmosphere and quintessential neon lighting they find here of course, the splendid rolls probably win their share of loyal customers as well. From salmon carpaccio, California rolls, and Miami Heat rolls (tuna with scallions and sesame oil) to seaweed salad, sashimi, and Beach rolls (baked eel, salmon, avocado, and spicy mayo), everything is top-notch. On weekends, Toni's tends to be at its busiest, so expect to wait a bit for a table if you don't arrive early.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 6pm-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-12:30am
Payment Methods:
Visa,Master Card,American Express
Website:
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