Dinner Idea: Near IC...

I know there are plenty of restaurants in Bayside, but we are looking something a little less chain-y and maybe something a little more local. I mean it can be a chain I guess but something maybe we can't get back home. We like to try things we can't get at home when we are on vacation, so we were hoping to maybe avoid a steakhouse if possible. Is there anything that fits the bill for dinner near the Intercontinental that maybe would be within walking distance or a short taxi ride? We would prefer to walk but are open to taking a taxi if we have to and you say it's worth it :)

I know there are plenty of restaurants in Bayside, but we are looking something a little less chain-y and maybe something a little more local. I mean it can be a chain I guess but something maybe we can't get back home. We like to try things we can't get at home when we are on vacation, so we were hoping to maybe avoid a steakhouse if possible. Is there anything that fits the bill for dinner near the Intercontinental that maybe would be within walking distance or a short taxi ride? We would prefer to walk but are open to taking a taxi if we have to and you say it's worth it :)

You could take the free trolley or people mover to Mary Brickell Village. There are lots of restaurants there. We love Perricone's, Italian Restaurant. We could fill up on the free bread.

If you're in Miami, you really need to go to a Cuban restaurant. I would suggest you take a cab to Versailles or La Carreta (both on SW 8th Street, aka Calle Ocho).

American Social would be my pick.

http://americansocialbar.com/brickell/

Thanks everyone!!

Toro Toro in the Intercontinental has an excellent happy hour and tapas.

In Downtown Miami and within walking distance of your hotel:

Ceviche 105 (Peruvian)

Fratelli Milano (Italian)

Havana Tea & Coffee Company (tapas and wine bar)

Soya e Pomodoro (Italian)

El Cartel (Colombian)

Bali (Indonesian)

Camila's (Brazilian)

Outside Downtown Miami (5-10 minutes by taxi):

Garcia's (fresh seafood on the Miami River)

Sea Salt & Pepper (upscale dining - seafood, steak, etc. on the Miami River)

Midtown Miami (10-15 mintues by taxi):

Sugarcane

Toro Toro in the Intercontinental has an excellent happy hour and tapas.

 

In Downtown Miami and within walking distance of your hotel:

 

Ceviche 105 (Peruvian)

Fratelli Milano (Italian)

Havana Tea & Coffee Company (tapas and wine bar)

Soya e Pomodoro (Italian)

El Cartel (Colombian)

Bali (Indonesian)

Camila's (Brazilian)

 

Outside Downtown Miami (5-10 minutes by taxi):

 

Garcia's (fresh seafood on the Miami River)

Sea Salt & Pepper (upscale dining - seafood, steak, etc. on the Miami River)

 

Midtown Miami (10-15 mintues by taxi):

 

Sugarcane

Sea Salt & Pepper is now called Seaspice.

Sea Salt in Naples (excellent restaurant!) sued them and won the case so they had to change their name.

River Oyster is one of my favorite restaurants and you can walk to it. It's always highly rated. I'm here 3 times or more per week. Happy hour is 7 days a week from 4:30 to 7 with 1/2 priced oysters, $3 beers and $5 wines and drinks.

Around the end of May they will be moving over by Seaspice.

For Italian, Toscana Divino is fantastic and is located in Mary Brickell Village. They also have a great happy hour from 6 to 8.

Sea Salt & Pepper is now called Seaspice.

 

Sea Salt in Naples (excellent restaurant!) sued them and won the case so they had to change their name.

Oh I didn't know that - I just know I love that place! Great views! Will have to check the one out in Naples, next time I'm over on the west coast.

Absolutely Garcias and River Oyster!

If you do elect to stay at Bayside, Bubba Gumps is interesting. I don't think you have one outside of Chicago.