660661 Mon Oct 19 07:49:59 -0700 2009 14 10 Florida 0 5114036 I will be staying in the Aventura area for 4 days and am looking for some recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I am looking for a couple of high end dinners and some mid-priced ($50 per person) lunches and dinners. A really fun atmosphere, something unique and incredible food is what I would love. Do I need to go into Miami for my criteria? Mon Oct 19 07:49:59 -0700 2009 184145 katbri 1 5114267 Bourbon Steak, a Michael Mina restaurant in Turnberry is great. Expensive but worth it. Mon Oct 19 09:07:07 -0700 2009 5114036 16023 RevrendAndy 2 5116074 Id do Bourbon Steak on Wednesday night when they do their Bourbon & Blues night. They have 1/2 off bourbons and a live blues band playing. You can eat at the bar and have the bar burgers for a less expensive meal. Id also suggest checking out Sunny Isles which is just South of Aventura. Restaurants like Neomi's @ the Trump Hotel, Timo, and NAOE all are very good. NAOE is a Japanese experience that is completely unique and starts with an omakase bento box for $26 and then goes to omakase sushi at $4-$8 per piece until you tap out. Mon Oct 19 19:54:26 -0700 2009 5114267 115383 Blind Mind 1 5116643 You might want to try Hiro's Yakko-San at 17040 West Dixie Hwy. http://yakko-san.com/ Try one of the local whole fish like Golden Tile or Hog Fish if available. This is considered one of the best restaurants in Miami and is also open late. Tue Oct 20 06:12:12 -0700 2009 5114036 15914 scscr 2 5156716 Ill have to second Yakko-san...the place has ruined me forother sushi places Wed Nov 04 17:26:04 -0800 2009 5116643 292415 SaminSFL 1 5120029 Has anyone tried Bar Rosso? Wed Oct 21 10:42:30 -0700 2009 5114036 184145 katbri 1 5122505 In addition to the suggestions made here, which are good ones (Bourbon Steak, Neomi's, Naoe, Yakko-San) , I would add Timo in Sunny Isles (nice classy place, great food, most entrees under $30), Gourmet Diner on Biscayne around 135th St. (French bistro fare in an old-school diner), Petit Rouge on Biscayne, same area (French). If you like dim sum, Hong Kong Noodles on 163rd St. (not fantastic, only if you have a real dim sum craving). www.foodforthoughtmiami.com Thu Oct 22 08:03:09 -0700 2009 5114036 35525 Frodnesor 1 5123656 il Migliore is on Miami Gardens Drive just west of Biscayne. Always have good food for lunch and dinner Thu Oct 22 15:32:52 -0700 2009 5114036 210954 sfeatz 1 5155555 Anyone try Chef Allen's? Wed Nov 04 11:13:07 -0800 2009 5114036 184145 katbri 2 5155877 Not since they changed the menu/concept. If you go, please report back. Wed Nov 04 12:41:09 -0800 2009 5155555 18795 pilches 3 5155984 Here's thoughts from my most recent visit -> http://www.foodforthoughtmiami.com/2009/06/chef-allens-north-miami-beach.html Wed Nov 04 13:16:47 -0800 2009 5155877 35525 Frodnesor 1 5170539 I have narrowed it down to Bourbon, Timo, I will go to Chef Allen's on Wed. because of the half price wine and I am thinking about Lola's on Harrison in Hollywood. Has anyone been to Lola's? Also is there any bar or dining options that are on the water, loking for a beautiful view. Tue Nov 10 11:41:27 -0800 2009 5114036 184145 katbri 2 5171566 I've been to Lola's and do not recommend it. Granted, I was only there once but I found it to be overpriced with totally average food and service. I live in Hollywood and can say with confidence, stay away if good food is what you seek. Aside from good burgers at Le Tub or pollo la bras and anticuchos at Goyo el Pollo (which is now closed b/c of a fire) Hollywood is totally lacking in decent food. I definitely agree with the Hiro's Yakko San suggestion. It reminds me of the izakayas (japanese pubs) I fell in love with while living in Japan. It has a very diverse menu with lots of daily specials, local fish, and tapas style portions for reasonable prices, plus an open kitchen with some very skilled and fun to watch chefs. If you want to drive twenty minutes, go to Michael's Genuine Food and Drink, just by the 195 exit in Miami's design district. Its one of the best, most consistent restaurants I've ever been to. Top five all time for me. My favorite casual place in Aventura is an Israeli cafe called Etzel Itzik/Astoria Deli on west dixie highway, parallel to Aventura Mall (biscayne blvd). This place is so good! Very casual, inexpensive and lively. The place does a wicked lunch business with an almost exclusively Israeli clientele but you still never have to wait for a table or food. Try their Merguez (moroccan spicy lamb sausage), amazing falafel, Yemenite Beef Stew, mint lemonade, baked chicken, and everything else! And they always start you off with 5 or 6 complimentary small plates of assorted Israeli salads, pickles, olives, and peppers. I eat here at least once a week. They are open 3 meals a day but close friday afternoon through sunday evening for the sabbath. If you like mediterranean flavors and a lively atmosphere, go here. Its very healthy too. And I've heard bourbon steak is amazing, especially lobster pot pie. Thinking about going here for thanksgiving. Anyone have any other thanksgiving restaurant recs? Tue Nov 10 18:53:19 -0800 2009 5170539 56932 Debrouillard 3 5171746 Lots of Thanksgiving options if you're willing to head to South Beach -> http://www.foodforthoughtmiami.com/2009/11/turkey-for-me-turkey-for-you.html Tue Nov 10 20:30:24 -0800 2009 5171566 35525 Frodnesor 1 5203089 Just returned from Aventura and have the following reviews. Bourbon - Amazing, steak one of the best I have ever had, jalapeno creamed corn and truffle mac and cheese excellent. Chef Allen's - Horrible 80's decor and the food was mediocre at best. Timo's - Went for lunch and it was good. The Grill at the Aventura Mall - It was definitely below average, food was edible but not very good. Mon Nov 23 13:11:47 -0800 2009 5114036 184145 katbri