Neighborhood Guide: Design District

Updated: October 06, 2008

A culinary transformation has turned the fashion-forward Design District into a hotbed for foodies. Here are the top places to grab a memorable meal and the drinks to go with it.

On this page:Design District Eats, Design District Drinks.

Design District Eats

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Los Ranchos Steakhouse
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    401 Biscayne Blvd Ste N100, Miami, FL 33132 (map)

    Big steaks and even bigger side dishes are the staples at this classy Nicaraguan institution.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fratelli Lyon
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    4141 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Authentic Italian specialties run so deep that that antipasti menu is bigger than the entire menu at other trattorias.

  3. 3 Domo Japones
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    4000 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Japanese eatery serves up sushi and sashimi in a trendy bistro setting.

  4. 4 Elements Restaurant
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    3930 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Outdoor restaurant plays off the surrounding "elements" to provide earthy eats.

  5. 5 2 Star Rating: Below Average Michael's Genuine
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    130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Chef Michael Schwartz's innovative menu will take your taste buds places that they have never been before.

Design District Drinks

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Grass Restaurant & Lounge
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    28 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Open air eatery knows hot to cut a rug when the DJ gets pumping and drinks start pouring.

  2. 7 Domo Japones
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    4000 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Japanese bistro's lounge offers up Happy Hour daily from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

  3. 8 2 Star Rating: Below Average Michael's Genuine
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    130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    Why do you think the word "drink" is in the title? Even something as simple as a mojito tingles the palate.

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