627552 Sat Jun 13 08:37:25 -0700 2009 3 10 Florida 0 4769425 What in your opinion is Miami's most iconic restaurant? All price points would be appreciated but would like high end for a birthday. I understand The Forge is closed right now. Sat Jun 13 08:37:25 -0700 2009 115738 BlueHerons 1 4769515 blue> Joe's Stone Crab is Miami's Most Iconic - closes in summertime. High end (meaning pricey, posh, sceney and/ or popular) birthday ideas right away would include Casa Tua, Prime 112, Hakkasan, Paradigm @ Neomi's Grill, iL Gabbiano... AG Sat Jun 13 09:27:01 -0700 2009 4769425 13541 advisor_Girl 1 4769771 Unclear what exactly you mean by "iconic". If "local institution" is the intent, Joe's Stone Crab probably best fits the bill but stone crabs are out of season. (AG, Joe's website says they are reopened for dinner as of May 20) -> http://www.joesstonecrab.com/findus.html I don't know if they serve frozen claws in the off-season but I'd rather go in season anyway. If by "iconic" you mean reflective of local flavors, I think that Michael's Genuine Food & Drink and to a somewhat lesser extent Michy's would be at the top of the list, as well as Ortanique, OLA, Chef Allen. The latter 2 I have not been to in some time. www.foodforthoughtmiami.com Sat Jun 13 11:44:30 -0700 2009 4769425 35525 Frodnesor 2 4770116 I give a strong recommendation for Ortanique on the Mile. It is truly a Miami Icon. For 16 years Cindy Hutson's cuisine continues to win accolades and represents best the Floribbean movement of the early 90's. She is undoubtedly the heir to Norman Van Aken and the Mango Gang chef's who put south Florida on the culinary map. Her restaurant is the quintessential Miami dining experience. Sat Jun 13 14:46:14 -0700 2009 4769771 19281 2top