Complete with a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather and a bright sun, France in the summertime is a magical experience. As Miami’s culinary community continues to grow, French dining continues to lead the way. For those who might not be able to travel to the coastal towns or French Alps, we’ve compiled our top picks that will make you say bon appétit!
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Le Zoo
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Le Zoo, one of the Bal Harbour Shop’s most renowned dining destinations, allows diners to feel as if they have just strolled through St-Tropez without enduring the long plane ride. Offering a classic Parisian diner feel, guests can enjoy an array of signature dishes from steak and frites to fruits de mer with an unexpected Mediterranean twist. Tourists and locals alike can appreciate the picture-perfect aesthetic of Le Zoo as an ideal dining destination. 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
LPM Restaurant & Bar
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The Côte d’Azur experience is no longer oceans away. The French Riviera-inspired restaurant, LPM, offers guests the opportunity to bask in the alluring nature of the charming beach town while enjoying a wide range of light French Mediterranean dishes. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami / Website
Pastis Miami
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A legendary New York makes its Miami debut in Miami’s most artistic district, Wynwood. Guests can experience Parisian dining without leaving the city. Between new versions of classic French dishes, including entrecôte steak frites, steak tartare, and pâté de Campagne, and the captivating French atmosphere, Pastsis is more than just a dining experience. 380 NW 26th St., Miami / Website
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
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Who doesn’t love dinner with a view? The food at La Mar speaks for itself; discover the varied flavors of Peruvian cuisine while admiring the beauty of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. With a menu that includes traditional seafood ceviche and sophisticated novo-Andean cuisine, the restaurant offers a variety of gastronomic experiences. Exclusive group dining and weekend brunch experiences draw in hungry diners from everywhere. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami / Website
Bagatelle
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One of South Beach’s most popular restaurants, Bagatelle, draws inspiration from the luxurious French Riviera. Priding itself on creating a festive environment, Bagatelle hopes to be a dining experience that brings friends and family together to enjoy a delicious French-inspired meal. 1669 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Tambourine Room
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Located inside the Carillon Hotel, the recently awarded Michelin-Star restaurant Tambourine Room is the epitome of fine dining. The 18-seat experience presents diners with a refined interpretation of Asian-influenced modern traditional French food. Finding inspiration in chef Brandt’s culinary upbringing, the tasting menus do not just feed guests but rather tell a story with every course. 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Sérêvène
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A captivating atmosphere awaits inside Hotel Greystonne’s glamorous, Sérêvène. The menu created by chef Pawan Pinisetti delves into French technique and Japanese ingredients. Sérêvène offers guests dishes created using locally sourced ingredients that are not just pleasing to both the eye and the stomach. 1920 Collins Ave, Miami Beach / Website
Tablé by Antonio Bachour
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Whether you are in the mood for an on-the-go breakfast, a relaxing lunch, or a brilliantly crafted dinner, Antonio Bachour’s new restaurant has it all. Tablé by Bachour, opening in the heart of the Design District, encompasses Bachour’s classic French technique; Tablé includes a complete bar with handcrafted cocktails, a curated wine program, but most importantly, excellently presented modern food, both dinner and dessert items. Miami Design District 180 NE 40th St. Miami, FL / Website
Brasserie Laurel
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French-inspired cooking in Miami has never been so chic. Brasserie Laurel, the brilliantly curated modern-day brasserie, offers guests a local French feel in Miami Worldcenter. Brasserie Laurel has it all, whether you are intrigued by the superb raw bar selections or just a traditional French-inspired dinner. 698 NE First Ave., Miami / Website
La Fresa Francesa
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Vintage stores have become all the rage, but La Fresca takes it to a new level with a vintage-inspired French restaurant. Serving traditional French food alongside vintage decor the soulful cookery serves combines Miami’s flair with French culinary wonders. 59 West Third St., Hialeah, FL / Website
Le Jardinier
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Delivering a vegetable-forward menu, Le Jardinier serves an exceptional seasonal menu downstairs from its sister restaurant L’Atelier. Roof in classic French techniques, this Michelin Star location transports guests to the French Riviera with its seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, sustainable seafood, poultry, and meat. 151 NE 41st St., Miami / Website
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