By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | January 20, 2023 | Food & Drink Eat
Native to Japan, Wagyu beef is considered one of the most expensive meets in the world, but the flavor and taste are truly unparalleled. Within the United States, American Wagyu is usually the result of crossbreeding full-blood Wagyu with Angus–the result, the epitome of divine taste.
For meat-eaters, little compares to this high-quality piece of steak. As the Miami restaurant scene continues to heat up, we've compiled a list of top Miami restaurants serving mouthwatering marbled Wagyu dishes.
Osaka Nikkei
As one of Brickell's award-winning restaurants, Osaka Nikkei offers a unique and multi-sensory experience of Japanese and Peruvian delicacies serving delicious Wagyu dishes such as the Niku Nigiri made with Japanese A5 Wagyu beef sitting atop warm sushi rice, tare foie sauce and Maldon salt. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami / Website
Papi Steak
Located in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, David Grutman and David "Papi" Einhorn's Papi Steak boasts a sweet, salty, crunchy Wagyu Pastrami. As one of the restaurant's most stand-out dishes, the signature quality cut meat served alongside cornichon and house-made mustards is bound to please all meat lovers. 736 1st St. / Website
COTE Miami
The Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated Korean Steakhouse, COTE Miami, serves various Wagyu offers, and it is safe to say you cannot go wrong with any options. Of all the menu offerings, diners must try the kimchi Wagyu paella served with kimchi, Wagyu beef, fried rice and a soft-poached egg. Using world-class ingredients, COTE Miami's delicious menu is truly unmatched. 3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami / Website
Makoto
As one of the most cherished spots across South Florida, Makoto has mastered tableside cooking. Delivering sizzling and a variety of luxe-quality wagyu dishes such as the frosty Wagyu friWagyuce, the decadent offers are a must-try. 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Orno
Located inside the THesis Hotel Miami in Coral Gables, this modern restaurant features an open-kitchen concept and new American cuisine. Helmed by four-time James Beard Nominee and Food & Wine's Best New Chef of 2020, Chef Niven Patel, guests can enjoy two wagyu offerings, including the 48-hour Wagyu osso buco served with wintergreen gremolata and the Wagyu Denver steak with Pedro Ximenez sauce. 1350 S Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables / Website
Kosushi Miami
Located in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, Kosushi Miami is known for its authentic and contemporary take on traditional Japanese cuisine. Featuring Brazilian flavors by the five-time Michelin Star Award-Winning chef George Koshoji, diners can enjoy a unique selection of Wagyu offerings, including WWagyugyoza with pan seared with ponzu dipping sauce, Aussie-grilled Wagyu tenderloin paired with the chef's choice of sauce or A5 Miyazaki ribeye grilled to perfection. 801 S Pointe Dr., Miami Beach Unit# 105 / Website
Phuc Yea
Serving Latin, Vietnamese, and Asian-inspired cuisine, Phuc Yea offers a selection of shareable plates and is far from any traditional spot. Recently recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand, this MiMo hotspot serves unique mashups with fresh Vietnamese ingredients. Stand-out dishes at the Asian-fusion destination include the Wagyu churrasco featuring truffled lemongrass ponzu, Marky's paddlefish caviar and Maldon sea salt and the Wagyu fried rice with Wagyu skirt steak, egg, Chinese sausage, pineapple, bean sprouts and curry. 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami / Website
MILA Rooftop
With a specialized space, MILA's elegantly minimalist restaurant is a multi-sensory experience for anyone drawn to Mediterranean-Asian cuisine. With a wide range of Wagyu dishes, including the Wagyu carpaccio MILA offers something for everyone. As one of MILA's signature dishes, the shawarma Wagyu gyoza with shichimi ponzu features a juicy inside and crisp outside. Pan-fried, steamed and then crisped, the dumplings are made with both Japanese and American Wagyu beef and seasoned with ginger, garlic, carrots, scallion and shitake mushroom are delightful treats as is this dining destination. 1636 Meridian Ave., Rooftop, Miami Beach / Website
The Wagyu Bar
Serving some of the most outstanding Wagyu meals in Miami, the Wagyu Bar offers a range of American Angus Wagyu to original and rare Japanese Wagyu steaks. With flavorful dishes such as the Wagyu carpaccio and Wagyu burgers, this unique experience is unrivaled. 2257 Coral Way, Miami / Website
Sofia Design District
Miami Design District's newest Italian hotspot, Sofia, offers a refined and glamorous dining experience. Its carpaccio di manzo features Wagyu sirloin, figs, pine nuts, truffle pecorino and beef fat crouton. As a destination for refined tastemakers, Sofia Design District's Wagyu dish delivers on all fronts. 140 NE 39th St., Suite133, Miami Beach / Website
Bourbon Steak
The James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina's American steakhouse at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa offers a timeless experience wowing diners with all-natural, organic and hormone-free cuts of beef tempered in herb-infused butter and grilled over wood to order. Bourbon Steak's rib eye filet's Australian Wagyu dish celebrates the traditions of a steakhouse catering to all the classics. 19999 West Country Club Dr., Aventura / Website
Dirty French Steakhouse
Major Food Group continues to deliver excellence, and its Dirty French is no different. Serving both traditional and innovative steakhouse classics such as creamed spinach and mashed potatoes, this showstopping destination also offers a showstopping Wagyu tomahawk served alongside the house favorite Au Poivre, bearnaise, sauce verte and Cajun sauces. The 36oz wet-aged dish is an experience you won't want to miss. 1200 Brickell Ave., Miami, Website
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