Miss Yip Chinese Cafe

1661 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Ciara L. writes: I get all the criticisms of Miss Yip. The prices are high, sure. The cocktails are often poorly mixed. The setting is generic, definitely. And the service is decidedly average. So why, then, do I give Miss Yip four stars?

One word: dumplings.

Don't go…

Mediterranean Brio Bistro

720 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Lynn S. writes: This little cafe with a small outdoor area that has excellent meals and pleasant service.  A surprising gem in a busy restaurant/art gallery/shopping zone. Wood stove pizza here is excellent and their salads are fresh and substantial. With a limited…

Catering Supplies Corporation

2638 SW 28th Lane
Coconut Grove, FL 33146

Leigh M. writes: I ordered party/catering supplies for my wedding here--cups, napkins, etc. They were great because I didn't have to buy a huge volume and the prices were really reasonable. We received all of our items quickly. The only problem is that it's difficult…

Los Tres Amigos Mexican Food

1025 NW 20th St
Miami, FL 33127

Rob C. writes: inexpensive hole in the wall.  place is a bit dirty and run-down.  you get a sense of the place by using the restroom.  also the items in the store are kinda like a museum-- probably zero turnover.  stuff is sticky and dusty.
food was ok however.
had a…

La Goulue

9700 Collins Ave
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Maria T. writes: I'm usually a Carpaccio loaylist when eating at Bal Harbour Shops but we decided to give La Goulue a whirl on a recent visit. The food? Delish. We ordered the steak frites (the fries are amazing and served in a tin pail), mussels in cream sauce and…

Gardner's Market

7301 Red Road
Miami, FL 33231

Liz T. writes: grabbed a quick lunch on sunday here.  mounds of rare roast beef piled high on perfectly cooked ciabatta, smeared with mayo clouds, leaf lettuce, and fresh mozzarella.  how can you go wrong?!  the girlfriend got the special, hot meatball sub.  yummy!…

The Hotel Nash

1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Vann D. writes: My kind of place.  In the Art Deco district, this hotel has the old glamor style on the outside and the modern interior.  One block from the beach and between two and three blocks from a wide variety of bars clubs and....oh yeah, restaurants.  The…

Chicken Kitchen

35 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Leland G. writes: Eat here a lot.. either delivery or at the store.. good stuff.

sometimes deliveries get screwed up but getting better. order very clearly.

Ugly Tuna Saloona

300 SW 1st Ave Ste 206
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

STEFANIE R. writes: Good dinner here.  Excellent sweet potato fries and burgers.  They took forever to bring the food though- only downer.  If you take forever to bring the food it will be remembered.  The waiters were nice and it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the…

Cafe Hong Kong

901 NW 17th St
Miami, FL 33136

JD N. writes: This is not a great authentic Hong Kong style restaurant.

However, for Americanized Chinese food, this hole-in-a-wall, quick serving, get-your-plate-from-the-c ounter place serves pretty good food in good portions. Please try not to wince once you…

La Epoca Department Stores

200 E Flagler St
Miami, FL 33131

JD N. writes: This is a really nice small department store. And it is locally owned with historical ties to Cuba. The only negative is that they have department store prices. Thankfully though, it seems like they always have sales and lots of them.

So if you're…

Lambda Passages Bookstore

7545 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

JD N. writes: This is a prominent, small, hole-in-the-wall looking, locally owned bookstore that serves gay and lesbian clientles with a good collection of gay and lesbian books. This is the only gay bookstore I'm aware of in South Florida.

They also have extensive…

Jose Marti Park

351 SW 4th St
Miami, FL 33231

JD N. writes: This park is a pretty big park, but not so big since you can probably see one end from the other. This is partly because there's not too many trees at this park. It is actually a pretty neglected park, hence a missing star.

But, then why 4 stars? Not…

Chik-fil-A

8000 W. Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33317

STEFANIE R. writes: Good Chicken sandwiches or chicken burgers whatever you wanna call it.  Before moving here, I was told by my aunt who was an Atlanta resident for 10 years insisted that I should try this place because they have the best chicken sandwiches.  They are…

Pelican at the Pelican Hotel

826 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Charlie S. writes: Absolutely great food, location, and service. I had the Surf and Turf special which was fantastic. We turned in here to get out of the rain because the atmosphere looked cool, and we were immediately greeted by very courteous and professional staff…

Regal Cinemas South Beach 18

1100 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Francina P. writes: Let me start by saying that I LOVE going to the movies! Some weeks I'll go twice!

I like the fact that Regal usually has a good mix of major studio films and independent films. It's always clean and for the most part the staff is pleasant. However,…

O Asian Grill

330 Lincoln Rd
Second Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Emily A. writes: My friend and I stumbled into this place one late night, remembering that the storefront noodle shop (called, wouldn't you know it, "The Noodle Shop") seemed like a cute place to sit at the counter and suck down some noodles. Well, at 11 p.m. The…

Lucky Oriental Mart

8356 SW 40th St
Suite D-I
Miami, FL 33155

michelle L. writes: Fish sauce, Thai soy sauce, even rice noodles are nowhere to be found in Coral Gables or Coconut Grove, and for a budding Asiaphile (not Asian fetishist, you sicko), that makes those cities deserve the kiss of death.

Lucky is a lifesaver in Miami.…

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

9905 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Gilda R. writes: I don't normally just go to a restaurant without having looked it up on yelp but I was in the area and was starving from having missed my lunch hour. I go in and the place is empty...Red Flag right? Not at all! I ordered and appetizer and my husband…

Bella Napoli Pizzeria

1443 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Darcy S. writes: This is the best local Italian "non-SB" joint in town!

ArtCenter / South Florida

924 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Located on Lincoln Rd, this place rocks for the fact that its accessible electic art for the public. I always stop by this place every time I'm on Lincoln Rd. since the exhibits are worth a stop (usually w/ a gelato in hand). Great place to take a…

Base

939 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Marcos R. writes: Über chic shop on Lincoln Rd.  Right next to the German beer spot and Books And Books.

Don't go there looking for any bargains.  The clothes are way expensive and most of the garments will surely fall out of style by next Wednesday. But if you look…

Energy Fitness and Spa

1821 Purdy Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Emily A. writes: This is a fantastic gym. Kind of hard to find (it's on the second floor of the building, sandwiched between two nondescript officey-looking spaces), but once you do, you'll love it. It's owned by this lady Robin, who is apparently kind of famous and…

Pinnacle One Price Dry Cleaning

1275 S Nob Hill Rd
Davie, FL 33324

STEFANIE R. writes: This place is great.  They are able to get my dry cleaning back to me the next day or sometimes whenever I ask of course its gotta be a realistic time.  If come in the day before at 3pm and I say I want it back by 10am the next day they can do it.…

Acqualina Ocean Residence & Resort

17875 Collins Ave
Sunny Isl Bch, FL 33160

James B. writes: The nicest hotel I haver ever stayed at. The beds are ultra comfy and the amenities are second to none. That said be prepared to be nickel and dimed until you are annoyed, Check out the photo's I posted.

Radiance of the Seas

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33346

Carmen H. writes: I have just returned from my 5th cruise aboard this spectacular Royal Caribbean ship which made its maiden voyage in Mar 2001 - there are not enough superlatives to describe her.  In every way, being on
board the Radiance is sheer heaven.  The ship…

Las Olas Cafe

922 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Lindsay W. writes: My whole family went there for dinner one night and they were nice enough to move us to a larger table.  The apps were great and so was the food.  I had a chicken dish which was big enough for 2 of us.  The server was great too.  It is a bit pricey,…

Ruth's Chris Steak House

2525 Nfederal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Kathleen P. writes: All I can say is: This is one hell of a chain!  

I've been to other locations, but I particularly liked this one.  Let me start with the very unique 'Oysters Rockefeller" - wonderful.  Moving on to the steak house salad with the incredible blue cheese…

Everglades Safari Park

26700 Tamiami Trail
Miami, FL 33194

Daniela A. writes: This airboat tour through the Everglades was the best $20 I have ever spent in my life. The hours I spent at Safari Park were some of the most fun and most meaningful in my life! I still can't believe it was so cheap!!! The 20 dollar tour includes a…

Miami Ad School

955 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Kuv S. writes: yelp! i need yelp! had a show, needed a photographer to snap some work stuff - called the school, they sent CHRIS BAKER - the man, the myth, the legend - hire him before he gets too famous or expensive...for now u can pay him in pizza rustica or…

Brandsmart USA

16051 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156

Deborah N. writes: This store scares, me, yet intrigues me at the same time.  It's a big circular pit, filled with a fantastic selection of all sorts of merchandise for the home.  Like Target and Best Buy rolled into one.  But it's crowded and has it's own way of doing…

Unity On The Bay

411 NE 21st St
Miami, FL 33137

JD N. writes: THE most well known Unity Church in all of South Florida. Call the headquarters in Missouri and mention you're in Miami and they'll immediately go on and on about how great this Church is.

This Church is popular with people from Miami Beach even…

Royal Carribean International - Enchantment of the Seas

SE 10th Ave
Port 25
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33346

Nelson S. writes: I just got back from a cruise with Royal Carribean and it was so much fun.  We sailed on the Enchantment of the Seas and it was very nice.  The service on all levels was just impeccable.  I have nothing bad to say about my trip.  I have sailed with…

The Drew Hershey Group

Galleria of Fine Homes
945 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Carl C. writes: Drew Hershey  ( www.hersheygroup.com ) no longer in business.

Samba Room

350 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Blanket J. writes: After a nice and relaxing trip to the beach, we took a trip to Las Olas Boulevard and ended up in the Samba Room for lunch to feed my Brazilian cravings.  We went around 3pm, which was interesting because no one was there.  Having mastered the art of…

Le Cafe De Paris

715 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mike V. writes: Absolutely incredible food.  Great service.  Amazing wine selection.  I think we covered the entire menu between all of us and no one went home disappointed.

Although they were out of Lobster.  Which was temporarily tragic.

The French Onion Soup…

Ft. Lauderdale Beach

240 S Ft Laudrdle Bch Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33346

Will L. writes: I didn't swim. I did, however, soak my feet.

Other beach activities included
- a "what what in the butt" chant
- a human pyramid (I was the center 'stone.' I have matching knee indentations in my back to prove it.)
- a series of piggy back rides that…

Coral Castle

28655 S Dixie Hwy
Homestead, FL 33033

Carla L. writes: Try hitting Coral Castle during the winter months as you are walking outdoors.  Either way it is definitely worth the visit.  The story behind it is the fodder for creative folk to use as the basis for a great romantic tragedy or psychological…

Miami Senior High School

2450 SW 1st St
Miami, FL 33135

JD N. writes: I accidentally drove by this huge but pretty looking building in an area that I would least expect it. After seeing the building, I knew I had to do some research on it and so here it is - an architectural gem of a public school in Miami that has…