Japanese Village Hibachi Steak House

350 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Mark O. writes: I went there last Friday night for a friends birthday. We first started out with numerous sake bombs and was pretty lit by the time we started dinner at 10:30pm.  The chefs were alot of fun and actually let us try cooking the food.   One of the girls…

The Strand Ocean Drive

1052 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jenn L. writes: Great boutique hotel. The rooms look like an Ikea catalog, but better. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. There's a rooftop pool overlooking the beach and Miami. The only caveats were the construction noise that woke me up at 7 am and…

Sub Center Sandwiches

5913 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021

Everything C. writes: I went once, which is a shame because this place is terrific.  Housed in an unpretentious little building with teal lettering, the Sub Center serves rather large subs with all of the standard choices of toppings.  When I went, I order a large roast…

Don Pan International Bakery

4179 NW 107th Ave
Doral, FL 33178

JD N. writes: I had given a horrible review for the Don Pan in downtown Miami. However, this location in Doral is quite the opposite. It's the best Don Pan in Miami - but this is probably because the manager is Venezuelan, and it is located in "Doralzuela."…

El Arepazo

10191 NW 58th St
Doral, FL 33178

JD N. writes: This pedacito de Venezuela en Doral is inside a gas station that doubles as a sit down cafe and also as a tiny Venezuelan market (you'll find several brands of Venezuelan coffee, chocolates, drinks, and other offerings as well as things to showcase…

The Tile Store

8440 NW 58th St
Doral, FL 33166

JD N. writes: This tile store had porcelain tiles going for 99 cents per square foot! Definitely a bargain to be had, but their prices for the supplies are what is making me come back.

Doral is a great place to do your shopping for your floors. There's tile stores…

Donut Gallery Restaurant Luza Corp

83 Harbor Dr
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Greg C. writes: Best cheap breakfast on KB hands down. Love everything about this greasy spoon.

Vita-Life Natural Food and Vitamin Store

744 6th St
Miami Beach, FL 33109

Katherine M. writes: Great neighborhood shop!  Very good selection of vitamins and supplements here at competitive prices. Love the tea selection which includes Alvita and Traditional Medicinals brands. Wonderful natural body care, essential oils and Bach flower…

Hialeah Gardens Police Department

10301 NW 87th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016

W. Ryan J. writes: I needed to get my finger prints done for my job and went to this police station. WOW! It must be one of the nicest police stations in Miami. The police woman was very nice and took care of my fingerprints quickly. The building is beautiful and brand…

Sunset Corners Wines & Liquors

8701 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173

JD N. writes: In southwestern Miami-Dade, this is one of the better place to buy wine at a good price. They have an extensive variety and selection. Also, they sell some cheese and pairings to go with your wine.

Blockbuster

18602 NW 67th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015

W. Ryan J. writes: I love to go to this store for my video rentals if I'm not using Netflix. This store has wonderful staff that are more than willing to help you if you need assistance. They are friendly, happy characters.

Gateway Cinema

1820 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

W. Ryan J. writes: This is a great theater for independent films and gay films. This place has been around in 1950.. talk about south florida history!  The place is very small and reminiscent of the OLD cinematic goings. I am shocked to be the first one to rate this..…

Latin American Cafeteria

9608 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173

Tim B. writes: Fried pork chunks over avocado was a ton of meat but I could have made a meal out of the beans, rice and yucca I got on the side. This is a nice clean place - great value and good service.

Hotel Chelsea

944 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Nina F. writes: On the outside, The Hotel Chelsea is part of the famed Art Deco district that is South Beach; however, on the inside the Chelsea is a tribute to all things eastern.  Although the hallways are somewhat dank and borderline dingy, the rooms are…

Passion Nightclub

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33022

dolores m. writes: I went to Passions on Sunday for their Free-Style/Stevie B Labor Day party, and was not really that impressed with the club itself. The dance floor was average size and the drinks were extremely small for the price. But the line did move rather…

Ross Dress For Less

2 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

cindy w. writes: Where the well-to-do Coral Gables set can bargain hunt not too far from their lovely neighborhoods. Do I find that ironic? Yes, but that's equality and capitalism hand-in-hand. Even the posh like finding a deal, just as long the setting isn't too…

The Ginseng House

6230 SW 8th St
West Miami, FL 33144

JD N. writes: In Latin America, Asian herbal products are popular, so it would make sense that this store would exist in Miami. This is a mainly Asian herbal store that has been open since 1981. It is the home of  the Golden Tonic (a ginseng based health elixir…

Miami International Chess Academy

5880 SW 8th St
West Miami, FL 33144

JD N. writes: Chess aficionados, unite! But where should we deliberate the takeover of the world with our Chess mastery? The library? Oh puleaze, we can't even scream escatically over a single victory there. One of the parks? Wait... outside? OUTSIDE? No way!…

Mona-S Fine Peruvian Seafood

3110 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33255

JD N. writes: This Haitian-owned, Peruvian restaurant is managed by El Lobo (Chef Freddy), a Peruvian who cooks up plenty of Peruvian specialties. El lobo is Spanish for "The Wolf."

I and my dining partner, after buying our produce at nearby La Guardia, headed over…

CJ's Crab Shack

1320 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Kori M. writes: I am so thankful to one of my friend's for recommending this place! Being that I live in Chicago it's really hard to find fresh seafood. So, I had to eat some seafood while I was in Miami.

The guy who took our order was super friendly and had an…

Hilton Grand Vacations Club

1424 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Maria M. writes: Very nice hotel, right on Ocean Blvd. across from the beach and all the great shopping on Collins and Washington (I will get to you soon, Miami Ink!) and a plethora of restaurants.  It was surprisingly quiet, probably because we were there in the…

Chicken Kitchen

726 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

michelle L. writes: When I lived in Miami, even though I was still vegetarian, Chicken Kitchen was one of my favorite spots for a quick lunch or dinner.

HUH?

Vegetarian Chop-Chop.  Yellow rice, topped with black beans, guacamole, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.…

Dolphin Carpet & Tile

3550 NW 77th Ct
Doral, FL 33122

JD N. writes: This is my second favorite tile store after Tiles R Us. The prices are good here and there's plenty of choices and variety. I totally ignored the carpet section since I don't care much for them.

The con about this place though is that if you want an…

Polo Norte

2050 W 56th St Ste 24
Hialeah, FL 33016

JD N. writes: This is probably the best known casual Cuban pizzeria in Miami, for its quality rather than for the hours (El Rey took that title). Polo Norte is a favorite among the Cubans in Miami, for their Cuban pizzas and for the ice ceam shop that this place…

Cauley Square Tea Room

22400 Old Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33170

JD N. writes: A pretty big tea room in the Redlands area. Kinda musty atmosphere, but with friendly staff and in a pretty cute (in an old fashioned way) environs that makes you feel like you're in Old Florida.

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

415 Grand Bay Dr
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Tina R. writes: I think of this Ritz as the upper-middle-class-suburb an Ritz: located a little bit out of the way (if "the way" means Downtown/South Beach), with a gated-community feel to it, and architecture and decor that feels more like it's trying to be the…

Workmens

1430 Washington Ave
Miami, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Pharrell Williams, Lupe Fiasco, and Pete Wentz would feel at home at Workmens, its the latest "street" fashion store to hit South Beach with its mashup blend of hiphop, skater, street styles. I didn't see any Bathing Ape here  but I did see lots of…

Me Day Spa

1439 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Athena C. writes: Thought this little spa was extra cute!  The service I had was "There is Only One Me"~Me Spa Manicure and Pedicure, Me Spa Facial for $160 not including tip.  They feature Essie nail polish and Creative pedicure products.  They had me all refreshed…

Siam Palace Restaurant

9999 SW 72nd St Ste 109
Miami, FL 33173

Laura M. writes: This is authentic Thai cuisine. It is fresh and delicious, service is attentive and courteous, and the environment is lovely. It has received many accolades from CitySearch, Miami New Times and of course, Zagat. It is probably one of the best Thai…

Gardner's Markets

3117 Bird Ave
Miami, FL 33133

Maria A. writes: I like this place, I just don't love it. It's small but you can always pick up a warm lunch or dinner. However, it is also overpriced. The bakery section and the subs are probably the best part of this store. That and the porch you can sit on. Their…

Macondo

665 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Daniel L. writes: The beautiful exotic Latin crowd that gathers in this place is probably what makes this place so entertaining. Beautiful Colombian and Venezuelan girls attract a nice crowd to gather and party at this place.
Music is a fusion of salsa, merengue,…

Milam's Market

2969 McDonald St
Miami, FL 33133

Torrey R. writes: I've finally found my favorite cookies!  Now I'm just not sure to be happy to have the cookies or sad as I'll likely gain a pound or 10 eating them.

Milam's is alright as far as Miami supermarkets go.  Plenty of parking, usually not too crowded and…

Hiro's Sushi Express

1518 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

melanie v. writes: Honestly, I think this was one of the best meals my friends and I had during our recent stay in South Beach.  It was cheap, yet DELICIOUS, sushi.  It wasn't the typical 'south beach service' (aka SLOW), so we were completely excited.  I ordered the…

TCBY

8684 SW 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143

Nydia G. writes: TCBY, you are so good to me. Your frozen yogurt always tasty and your sprinkles always happy. Also, you don't make me fat. Thank you.

Panera Bread

2955 SW 160th Ave
Miramar, FL 33027

Kevin N. writes: It's a Panera Bread, so that means good and apparently-healthy sandwiches, good and fattening pastries, and some pretty good coffee.

What's nice about this Panera Bread is plenty of seating, both indoor and out.  That and the service was faster than…

Jenna White Boutique

7301 SW 57th Ct
Ste 110
South Miami, FL 33143

Athena C. writes: Beginning her career as a jewelry designer, Jenna White owns this super-stylish boutique just steps from the Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami. The shop carries clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry, dressing fashion savvy consumers from head to…