Blogging South Beach

 A fellow reader, Amy, posted a comment that prompted me to write this review. This Is kind of a"dining guide in a nutshell" I promise to bring you more in-depth reviews of both cheap and expensive restaurants in the future. Here are some really good suggestions, for Amy and all of you.

B.E.D.

929 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 305.532.9070

This  is reservation only with seating daily at 8:00-8:30 and 10:00-10:30. The food is excellent, the environment is contemporary with hip hop music and you dine reclined on a giant futon,  measuring about 15 feet square. After 11:30 Pm the establishment turns into a night club with the party going on till 5 am.

Price:Expensive.

Barton G. The Restaurant

1427 West ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305.672.8881

The American cuisine at Barton G can be whimsical and down-home or tastefully sophisticated – you can eat any which way you please, from Dover sole with shrimp mousse to popcorn shrimp to truffled macaroni and cheese to grilled New York strip. The decor is Simple and eye pleasing. A great place for those who like a "restaurant" type of restaurant. open daily 6-11 pm. Reservations required.

Price: expensive

Afterglo

1200 Washington ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305.695.1717

Afterglo seems more like a party than a restaurant. The pastas here are exceptional. This high-energy restaurant is one of the most interesting dining experience available in South Florida. They have very innovative dishes, offering a lot of "raw" and organic food. There food is very healthy, tasty, and yes– very pricey. Reservations recommended. hours are Tue – Sun 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.  International cuisine.

Price: Expensive

other expensive restaurant recommendations:

The Tides 1220 Ocean Drive 305-604-5130

Sage on Fifth 437 Washington ave 305-672-3737

510 Ocean 510 Ocean Drive 305-531-1788

Mark's South Beach 1120 Collins Ave. 305-604-9050

Also some noteworthy moderately priced restaurants:

Casablanca 650 Ocean Drive 305-534-9463

Sushi Samba600 Lincoln Road 305-673-5337 ( a great place if you like seafood/sushi)

Grill Fish 1444 Collins ave. 305-538-9908 ( seafood and Grill)

There are just so many eateries in Miami Beach, especially SoBe. Virtually at every corner (and in the middle of the street) you can find an array of restaurants from fast-food to fine dining. If you are still wandering around unsure of where to eat, check out the great restaurants on Ocean Drive which are Mostly on Hotel porches. Then, take a stroll down Lincoln Road in the Mall. There are plenty of Delicious plates for every taste and budget. You will be greeted by Friendly door-people who will ask if you "want to see our menu?" and you will probably want to sit at an outside candle-lit table which allows for plenty of people-watching or just enjoying the atmosphere.

Both Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road offer plenty of bars and nightlife too.

And, if you are really really in the mood of Spending on the most delicious cuisine in the place that is known for celebrity spotting, being expensive and I mean really expensive, and oh yes–the best wine and steak! make reservations at "The Forge"

Also, dont forget to check out the Miami New Times Restaurant Review.