Smith & Wollensky - Miami Miami

Smith & Wollensky sits at 1 Washington Ave, perched where the Atlantic meets the entrance to the ship channel. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the South Pointe Park pier, placing it at the very tip of Miami Beach.

The venue holds a 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award, which sets the register for a menu centered on grills and seafood. While the room runs smart and elegant, the appeal here is distinctly different from the high-tempo neon of the Art Deco Historic District. Most local spots trade on the frenetic energy of the interior streets, but this kitchen leans into the stillness of the water. You choose this location for the reach of the horizon rather than the scene, offering a slower pace that feels miles removed from the density found even a few blocks north.