Top 20 in Miami, FL by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Miami, Florida, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Jimmy's Eastside Diner — Diner on Biscayne Boulevard for breakfast and lunch, open since 1968.
2. Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop — Sandwich counter on NE 29th Street, open since the 1970s.
3. Garcia's Seafood — Seafood grill and fish market on the Miami River, founded by the Garcia brothers in 1966.
4. El Atlacatl — Salvadoran dining room on Calle Ocho.
5. Clive's Cafe — Jamaican cafe on NW 2nd Avenue in Little River.
6. La Camaronera — Fish-market sandwich counter on Flagler Street.
7. Le Bouchon du Grove — French bistro on Main Highway in Coconut Grove.
8. Greenstreet Cafe — Sidewalk cafe on Main Highway, open from morning to night.
9. El Pub — Family-owned Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho since 1996, with live music and mojitos.
10. Atchana's Homegrown Thai — Thai kitchen on Commodore Plaza.
11. Mi Rinconcito Mexicano — Mexican dining room on Calle Ocho.
12. Old's Havana — Cuban bar and kitchen on Calle Ocho with handcrafted mojitos and live music.
13. Lung Yai Thai Tapas — Thai restaurant on Calle Ocho serving curries, stir-fries and other Thai dishes in tapas-size plates.
14. Jaguar Ceviche — Latin American restaurant on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove, known for its ceviches.
15. Sapore di Mare — Italian seafood restaurant on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.
16. Mandolin Aegean Bistro — Greek and Aegean bistro on NE 2nd Avenue cooking traditional recipes with seasonal ingredients.
17. El Carajo — Tapas bar on SW 17th Avenue.
18. Fiore Caffe — Italian cafe on SE 1st Street downtown.
19. Happy Wine — Coconut Grove wine shop and restaurant on Bird Avenue where bottles from the shelves can be opened at the table.
20. Ball & Chain — Historic live-music bar on Calle Ocho with salsa, jazz, cocktails and Cuban food nightly.

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