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South Beach (SOBE), Miami
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South Beach, lately known as SoBe, is the area of Miami Beach that runs from the southern tip on Dade Boulevard to Government Cut. South Beach offers vibrant nightlife, excellent shopping and the finest restaurants set along the stunning Atlantic and Biscayne Bay shorelines. By day you can watch models, Harleys, vintage Cadillacs, roller bladers and a collection of ‘gym rats’ from one of the many outdoor cafes on Ocean Drive.
Despite the miles of white sand beaches South Beach is most famous for its 125 blocks of art deco buildings, the largest collection of such buildings in the world, and probably the most significant collection of buildings in America. They provide an enviable backdrop to this modern, vibrant city.
SoBe’s strip of fine white sand and clear blue water has been named one of the top ten beaches of the world on the Travel Channel, theonly beach in continental U.S.A. to achieve this. The Surfrider Foundation has voted South Beach as the premier urban beach in the U.S.
After visiting the beach a wonder through the meriad of air condition shops will take you to well known names such as Armani, Versace and Betsy Johnson as well as unique local boutiques and galleries. Try the area around Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive.
Restaurants and clubs are eaily found within the same few blocks of South Beach and we recommend the South Beach speciality, Stone Crabs. The restaurants tend to be open until the small hours After the restaurants you may want to head out to one of the liveliest night scenes around. Whetehr you’re looking for live music, girating dancers or packed night clubs you’ll find one venue spilling into another
Some restaurants we recommend are:
1220 The Tides (as featured in Tesco ad!) American cuisine 1220 Ocean Drive - 305-604-5130
Balans (outdoor dining) International cuisine 1022 Linclon Road - 305-534-9191
Blue Moon Hotel, Restaurant & Bar 944 Collins Avenue - Reservations: 800-724-1623
Boulevard Bar & Grill Grilled and pasta dishes 740 Ocean Drive - 305-532-9069
Cafe Tabac French Mediterranean cuisine 136 Collins Avenue - 305-695-8416
da Leo Trattoria Italian cuisine 819 Linclon Road - 305-674-0350
David's Cafe I & II Cuban cuisine 1654 Meridian Avenue - 305-672-8707 & 1058 Collins Avenue - 305-534-8736
El Rancho Grande Authentic Mexican food. 1626 Pensylvania Avenue - 305-673-0480
II Sole Great Italian cuisine. 626 Linclon Road - 305-673-1858
Jerry's Famous Deli Delicatessen 1450 Collins Ave. - 305-532-8030
Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant 11 Washington Avenue - 305-673-0365
Les Deux Fontaines Seafood Reataurant (The place for fresh seafood) 1230 Ocean Drive - 305-672-7878
Monty's (Excellent fresh seafood & live island entertainment) 300 Alton Road - 305-673-3444
Moshi Moshi Offering sushi, sashimi and teriyaki 1448 Washington Avenue - 305-531-4520
Nemo New American 100 Collins Ave. - 305-532-4550
The National Hotel (Art Deco Bar, Lounge & Fine Dining 1677 Collins Ave - Toll Free: 800.327.8370 Nexxt Café (huge food, ask for a doggy bag) Casual menu and huge portions. 700 Linclon Road - 305-532-6643
Opium Asian cuisine 136 Collins Avenue - 305-674-8630
Pacific Time (GoodPan-Asian cuisine) 915 Linclon Road - 305-534-5979
Roppongi Sushi and Thai 706 Linclon Road - 305-604-1777
Spris Italian restaurant which is strongly recommended by our man on the ground Lincoln Road
Some bars we recommend are:
Club Deuce Bar & Grill 222 14 St (305) 531-6200
Fat Tuesday 918 Ocean Dr (305) 534-1328
Free Spirits Sports Cafe 100 21st St (305) 532-5399
Jazid 1342 Washington Ave (305) 673-9372
Lola Bar 247 23rd St (305) 695-8697
Mansion
A legend in Miami's nightlife 1235 Washington Avenue - 305-532-1525
Mission 637 Washington Ave (305) 534-5420
Mojito Room 136 Collins Ave (305) 531-7181
The O Bar 645 Washington Ave (305) 532-1515
The Purdy Lounge 1811 Purdy Ave (305) 531-4622
Twist
A gay institution!
Washington Avenue
Rendezvous On The Beach 720 Ocean Dr (305) 534-3797
Score On Lincoln Road 727 Lincoln Rd (305) 535-1111
Studio 1801 Collins Ave (305) 695-1770
Timothy Wilcox Inc 100 21 St (305) 532-5399
Wet Willies The only balcony ocean view on South Beach 760 Ocean Drive - 305-532-5650
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