4 Pinecrest Restaurants

9519 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

French dining doesn't have to stuffy. This inviting bistro offers all of the standards like French onion soup, steak tartare and mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. Classic French finishers creme brulee and crepes Suzette are also on the menu. A wine bar overlooks the dining room for those who would prefer to drink and run.

8511 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

Unlike the chain of slightly upscale steakhouses that bear the same name, this one-of-a-kind eatery serves up Danish specialties throughout its many intimate dining rooms. Diners always save room for dessert, touring the ever-changing display until their hearts skip a beat and they've found the one.

9200 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

Diners get to know one another quickly at the long rows of picnic tables the fill out the dining room of this rib joint. It's been a local favorite since 1951, an eternity by South Florida standards. Beyond the saucy meats, the other "can't miss" specialty are the corn ears, served up in a wading pool of melted butter.

9555 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

If the mark of any good sports bar is the number of flat-panel televisions, this one holds up well with more than 60 screens. Patrons are drawn to the "no cover" policy, even on crowded weekend nights where live rock and reggae bands take to the raised stage. Thos craving more than just draft beer or spectator sports can head back to the billiard room, complete with arcade games and a half-dozen pool tables.

12721 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 (map)

It's safe to say that there's a concentration of sports bars in Pinecrest. This conveniently situated yet relatively small venue offers all of the genre staples like draft beer, sports programming, and billiards. It just offers it in smaller numbers, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

9058 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176 (map)

When one builds a casual-dining restaurant around a glass-enclosed brewery, it's only natural to expect as many sippers as nibblers. The hand-crafted brews are the star attractions. Hammerhead Red is an amber ale with caramel malts. Lightning Bold Gold is a lager-style beer. Those who can't decide can go with a sampler offering of several house favorites.