Restaurants near Design District

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1. Contessa - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(391)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 35 times today

Contessa, the glamorous, all-day venue in the Miami Design District, is designed to welcome guests to eat, drink, celebrate, see and be seen well into the night, in the most elegant yet energetic neighborhood in Miami. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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2. Nami Nori - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Design District

Booked 58 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

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3. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(6513)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Design District

Booked 62 times today

Since Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink first opened in the Miami Design District in spring of 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on great local ingredients. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022 and 2023, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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4. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Miami

4.8

Exceptional(486)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Design District

Booked 17 times today

Florida’s only two Michelin star restaurant, and the only two Michelin star Joël Robuchon restaurant in the U.S., L'Atelier Miami of The Bastion Collection is the incarnation of the late Chef Joël Robuchon’s groundbreaking concept, staying true to the original Parisian roots while drawing inspiration from the surrounding city and location in the Miami Design District.L'Atelier’s name refers to a craftsman’s workshop, emphasizing Chef Robuchon’s hallmark of elevating the simplest of dishes into something extraordinary using pristine ingredients, immaculate technique and abundant creativity. The chef’s counter seating faces directly into the open kitchen, allowing for a dynamic interaction between the chefs and diners, and view into the creative process.

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5. Sofia - Design District

4.7

Exceptional(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 16 times today

Sofia proffers classic Italian fine dining in a modern, glammed out space.

6. Elastika

4.6

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Design District

Booked 16 times today

ElastikaElastika is a contemporary restaurant anchoring the first floor of the landmark Moore building in the heart of Miami Design District. Led by Executive Chef Joe Anthony, Elastika offers a global approach to modern American cuisine.Inspired by Miami’s international community and The Moore’s century-long legacy of art, design and culture, Elastika acts as a culinary canvas, where eclectic dishes and soulful cooking come to life in an approachable environment.

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7. Le Jardinier - Miami

4.4

Awesome(534)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Design District

Booked 15 times today

Le Jardinier is a collaborative culinary experience crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli and global hospitality group The Bastion Collection. Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, one Michelin-starred Le Jardinier celebrates seasonality with dishes that encapsulate the land’s rich offerings on every plate, reflecting and paying tribute to the rhythm of nature. Le Jardinier's modern, light-filled space and lush outdoor dining area evoke a fun, tropical garden in the heart of the Miami Design District.

8. MC Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Design District

Booked 7 times today

MC Kitchen, a staple of Miami's Design District since 2013, offers sophisticated, modern versions of Italian classics. This includes fresh pastas, cheeses, cured meats and sausages in house from scratch, along with lunch and dinner items showcasing the finest local, seasonal, organic ingredients. Awarded one of Esquire's Best New Restaurants in 2013, MC Kitchen remains one of Miami's top Italian go-tos. Featuring striking art installations, an exquisite private dining room, and walls of windows showcasing the glorious Miami sunshine, MC Kitchen's venue is as impressive as its cuisine.

9. Salumeria 104

4.9

Exceptional(278)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wynwood

Booked 25 times today

Northern Italy’s rustic charm and Miami’s vibrancy meets genuine fare: a no-fuss dining spot that guests can enjoy often with a core set of delicious dishes complemented by daily specials that leave one wanting more. Salumeria 104 is a rustic, trattoria-style restaurant serving signature salumi dishes (artisan Italian cured meats) and traditional, house made Italian classics prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. Chef & Co-Owner Angelo Masarin is intent on creating dishes inspired by his childhood, such as the ones his grandmother taught him. The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients as well as a variety of imported salumi that is exclusive to Salumeria 104 to dine in or purchase by the pound.

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10. Tablé by Antonio Bachour

4.8

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Design District

Booked 11 times today

Tablé is the newest restaurant from pastry impresario turned restaurateur Antonio Bachour, located in the Miami Design District. Offering close to 5500 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining, Tablé is the chef's most ambitious venture to date. The elegant restaurant is inspired by Parisian brasserie cuisine with a mix of Miami and Lebanese influences. Guests can enjoy a variety of meals, from lunch and dinner to weekend brunch, as well as breakfast, coffee, pastries, grab and go items, and a market with freshly baked breads and Jamon Serrano. With its impeccable selection of food and drinks, Tablé is sure to be the talk of the town.

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Updated on 3/13/2025

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Miami

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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely prix-fixe lunch menu, exvellent value for money
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Le Jardinier - MiamiPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• Design District
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4.4
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ScottVIP
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service were both outstanding. Love Going for a special lunch and then walking around the design district.
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Nami Nori - Design DistrictPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Design District
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4.7
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ElyseVIP
New York City •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great location. Loved the ambiance. Fantastic, innovative menu with delicious food to match. But must say the best part of our brunch was the service. Really outstanding. On short list of places to get back to soon!
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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Design District
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4.6
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Adrian
Fort Lauderdale •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent as always. (A new white asparagus dish was on the menu.)
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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon - MiamiPrice: Very Expensive• French• Design District
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4.8
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Veronica
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
The experience was amazing Great location, food and service I don’t remember the names of the staff but the bartender a pretty lady and the server plus all the staff was attentive and nice! The music the people and the decoration of the place is chic and charming!
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Contessa - MiamiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Design District
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4.6

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