The Coliseum

2520 S Miami Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

JD N. writes: South Florida's best and largest gay dance club - this probably would look like a club from QAF. I went on the day they were celebrating Madonna's birthday and it was incredible!

Lights, action, and scene. It's a gay man's dream.

Shops At Sunset Place

5701 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

Gabyyyy y. writes: Avoid coming if it's too hot/humid or raining cause the space is mainly roofless.  They do charge for parking which kind of sucks for a shopping mall, but it's nice inside and could easily translate into a relaxing day of browsing, dining and walking…

Village of Merrick Park

358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Ste 3000
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Rob C. writes: relatively newer outdoor mall, several levels, nice ambiance.  if you're comparing the store directory with Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour still wins hands down for upscale.  however there are some stores here that are not at Bal Harbour, i.e. Coach,…

Scotty's Landing

3381 Pan American Dr
Miami, FL 33133

michelle L. writes: You can have your Ortanique, your Perricone's, your Les Halles.  For my special occasions, I'll go to Scotty's Landing.

Why would I choose Scotty's in lieu of the aforementioned fine dining experiences?  Well, truthfully, I probably wouldn't .  But…

Books & Books

265 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Rob C. writes: The best looking bookstore you might ever see in FL.  You'll know what I mean when you see it.
If you're the type of person who loves to find that perfect homey coffee shop/small bookstore atmosphere, it's almost guaranteed that you'll like this…

Target Stores

8350 S. Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33143

Deborah N. writes: Yes, this Target is very good and well-stocked and has a decent staff.  (The fat northern relative of the picked-over trashiness of the Target in Cutler Ridge.)  It's great to be able to run between Target and BB&B without moving my car or even…

Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe

15 SE 10th St
Miami, FL 33131

Carla L. writes: After all the hype about this place l was actually really disappointed.  l was neither dazzled nor amazed.  The food wasn't bad, it was good. .... Just not as good as everyone said it would be.  

l had salmon on a salad and it was very good, the only…

Yambo Restaurant

1643 SW 1st St
Miami, FL 33135

Bruce R. writes: Great food, low costs, sweet atmosphere. Locals only so be sure to bring your Spanish.

Martini Bar

5701 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143

Ron S. writes: The locals go here and not all the South Beach tourists! Great music mix, SEXY people, yummy drinks, and great service! Open until 5am!

We celebrated my girlfriend's birthday here and they took very good care of us! We got the "bottle service" and a…

Grillfish

1444 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jonathan W. writes: I'm only in Miami Beach for a few days, so I tiurned to yelp miami beach to help me pick out the best restaurants.  Grillfish was highly recommended, so we gave it a try last night, taking many of the dish suggestions of yelpers and we had a great…

Andiamo

5600 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137

Eve C. writes: I'd only heard good things about Andiamo's pizza, so I was really excited when I had the oppportunity to eat lunch here last week.  And I must say, everything my co-workers had told me about Andiamo was true.  This was truly some of the best pizza…

Touch Restaurant

910 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Deron D. writes: Awesome joint to hang out at on a Tuesday or Thursday night.

I was introduced to this place by my friend Katya S., who promoted here (not sure if she still does).  She's one of the coolest people I met in Sobe and I have to give her credit for the…

David's Cafe Cuban Cuisine

1654 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jasmine M. writes: Yes, this place does put crack in its food.  No joke.  I spent a month in Cuba, and damn lost 10 pounds in a month.  But, I figured it was because of the food shortages.  And man,  I am glad I came to David's and had real Cuban food sans food…

Deli Lane Cafe

7230 SW 59th Ave
South Miami, FL 33143

michelle L. writes: This is one of the four restaurants I liked enough to visit repeatedly while living in Miami.  Good food, including a good variety of vegetarian options, and great sweet potato fries.  Plus, it's affordable.

One star off for ambiance - not the fault…

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33144

Martin O. writes: Even if you don't like to play the digital slot machines or poker, the Seminole Hard Rock Casino is worth a visit for the restaurants, bars and other entertainment. The mall leading from the parking garage to the casino has a number of restaurants,…

Maiko Japanese Restaurant

1255 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Juhani P. writes: The quest for the best sushi at the Beach is over. Great lunch specials - $11.95 for awesome combos. Pants down the best sushi joint :-)

Grazie Italian Cuisine

701 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33119

Sally K. writes: yelp isn't on fire in Miami Beach like it is in San Francisco, so I had to rely on opentable.com for dinner reservations on my first night there.  Thankfully, Grazie really worked out for us.  

The interiors are pretty traditional.  Sort of a…

Nobu Miami Beach

1901 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jessica L. writes: oooh My sister and I are so fancy.....

We got all dressed up in our Miami outfits (me in a cute little black dress) and went to Nobu. We only had a 30 minute wait and got a drink at the bar and people watched until our eyes almost fell out - I am…

The Laundry Bar

721 Lincoln Ln N
Miami Beach, FL 33139

joseluis a. writes: do you like drum n bass/dubstep?
come to the laundry bar on fridays then.
bring earplugs.

Tropical Chinese Restaurant

7991 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155

Carla L. writes: ln my opinion the best Chinese in Miami.  So far l have not tried anything here that l haven't liked.  They have an amazing eggplant dish with juicy eggplant and a delicious sauce that makes my mouth water by just thinking about it!

Their specialty is…

Starbucks

959 West Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Martin O. writes: There are plenty of places to sit at this Starbucks. You'll need to find parking on West Avenue or one of the side streets at one of the meters if you don't live close by. Don't park illegally or you'll end up at South Beach Towing.

Havana Harry's

4612 S Le Jeune Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Sabrina C. writes: Great Cuban Restaurant!  A little pricy, but service is great.  Serves typical and authentic dishes.  I am Cuban and I thoroughly enjoy the food.  They make it *almost* as good as my grandmother.  :)

The Melting Pot Restaurant

11520 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173

Kristi K. writes: The perfect place to go for a romantic evening or any special occasion. Complete dinner combinations are available starting with a cheese fondue appetizer and choice of salad. Various types of beef, chicken and/or seafood comprise the main course.…

Cafe Demetrio

300 Alhambra Cir
Coral Gables, FL 33134

cindy w. writes: Cafe Demetrio feels like an actual coffee house -- go here if you want a cozy ambiance, excellent coffee (better then Starbucks), and a place to idly chitchat, study, or play a nice round of chess. Their appeal is enhanced by the FREE wifi they offer…

Mango's Tropical Cafe

900 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSlut .. writes: Who names a drink "Awe yah yah" anyway??? umm..  I found out quickly this afternoon...  "Aweyahyah" .... b/c everytime you take a sip of it, the scantily clad waitresses make that noise and cringe "Awe yah yah".  

Oh Mango's is such tourist joint in…

Les Halles

2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Gustavo A. L. writes: This place has the feel of an authentic Parisian restaurant. The menu is authentic and the service is surprisingly pleasant considering the whole french atmosphere.

The food presentation is original and consistent with what you expect from a French…

Woody's Famous Steak Sandwich

13105 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL 33181

Sabrina C. writes: WOW!  I love this place.  I lived in North Miami my whole life - grew up there.  This restaurant has been around since the early 1900s.  It was one of the first things on Biscayne Boulevard.  When you go there, there are pictures of old school Miami…

The River Oyster Bar

650 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

Valentina D. writes: We got there in time for Happy Hour, which at the River Oyster Bar meant half-priced oysters.  Yee-ha!  I was so happy that one of my companions actually enjoyed the slimy buggers, because most of my friends, lovers, etc. can't stand the things. I,…

Yuca

501 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jennifer S. writes: Miami #5 (if you wanna get your quick fix on a treat, check my next review..)

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if you've never been to sobe, or florida by all means, take this from me ...  you MUST try cuban food ... and if you've never been to south beach, make sure to explore…

Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort

9701 Collins Ave
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Laura O. writes: My boyfriend and I stayed here and absolutely loved it.  We booked through Expedia, so we got an amazing price on the room.  The rooms (in the North tower, at least) were fabulous.  The pool is wonderful, and the beach is great too.  Everyone was…

Moon Thai & Japanese

1118 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Carla L. writes: Delicious.... l had a Thai dish, a noodle soupy type seafood concoction.   l must say thats the first time l had this at all.   l was quite impressed, it was good, my only problem was that it was not too filling. My hubbys curry dish was fantastic.…

Clay Hotel

1438 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Larry M. writes: Actually it's a hostel AND budget hotel. Right on Washington, in the thick of all of it.

When I lived in Chicago and didn't quite understand why student loans had to go towards things relating to being a student, I came here once a month or so...

Room…

Marhaba Mediterranean Cuisine

5701 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143

Rob C. writes: pretty good
nice pita (soft bread and crisp chips) + hummus
I added some crisp falafel to make my own pita pocket
the meat sambousek (sp?) ended up kinda like a mini empanada but didn't have any strong flavor

Balans Restaurants

1022 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sonia C. writes: Balan's is one of the reasons that I heart Miami.  We ordered a pitcher of white wine sangria which was dangerously non-alcoholic tasting, causing me to fall asleep at the table 30 minutes into our meal.  That aside, the food was delicious.  I…

Big Cheese Pizza

8080 SW 67th Ave
Miami, FL 33143

Deborah N. writes: Stumbled upon this place while looking for a store in an industrial area around the corner from Dadeland Staton across the freeway ramp, kind of across the way from the elevated subway tracks. You get the picture. Not the kind of place you would…

TigerDirect.com Outlet Store

Mall of the Americas
7795 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33144

michelle L. writes: Plainly and simply, Tigerdirect rocks.  It's like a compact version of Fry's Electronics,  without all the appliances and other crap you don't really want... but with available salespeople that actually know their products and give a crap.

Looking for…

FIFTY Restaurant & Lounge

444 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

James B. writes: Wow!

After walking by a wall of pretenders (you know all those formulaic tourist traps that seem to be selling the same food with different place mats) my group of 10 arrived at FIFTY. I called two hours before hand to see if they could seat 10 and…

Townhouse Hotel

150 20th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Townhouse Hotel is one of those designer-boutique hotels that cater to the hip, chic crowds that flock to South Beach. What seperates it from the masses? Its a budget-boutique hotel! Perfect for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke types, cough, myself,…

South Beach Body Waxing Co

5607 SW 74th St
Miami, FL 33143

Marisol O. writes: I've been here twice and each time have walked out on a smile on my face despite what just has happened to my body. The waxers are nice and chatty if you are, it's quick! and cheap! I like.