Miami is a great city in which to eat out, and probably offers more diversity in terms of the number of different eating experiences available than almost any city apart from New York. One of the most famous aspects of Miami culture is the links that the city has with Cuba, and there are many different Cuban restaurants in Little Havana close to Downtown Miami where you can get a taste for Cuban cuisine with all that that entails.

One of the most satisfying things in life is to eat the fish that you have caught yourself, and many of the sea fishing companies in Miami have special relationships with restaurants that ensure that if you get a good catch and are able to bring in a Marlin or Swordfish on a sport fishing trip, you will be able to get your meal for free in return for selling your fish to the restaurant. There are few things as enjoyable as sitting in a small restaurant overlooking the beach and eating a gorgeous fresh fish that you have caught yourself.

Miami also has more than its fair share of haute cuisine restaurants, with both Spanish and French cooking providing the basis for the high quality food. Thanks to the fresh ingredients available throughout the year within a few miles of Florida, many of the restaurants in the city stress that they will only use local ingredients for their dishes, and this ensures great flavors and none of the blandness that results from food being transported thousands of miles to the table.

IN the downtown area of Miami, you will find many smaller restaurants that offer contemporary American food and are great value for money. Many of these are very busy over lunch with the crowds of people doing business in them, and even in the evening, you may well need to make a reservation at one of the more popular restaurants.

If you are planning a night out in Miami that includes a meal, then it makes sense to dine early, and many Miami restaurants offer special discounts for people eating before 7pm, so check when you make your reservation whether there are any special offers available.