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1. Blue Door
1685 Collins Ave, Delano Hotel, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305-674-6400
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SOUTH BEACH. This hyper-modern restaurant, with its sleek, chic interior, is considered command central for Miami's fabulous scene-makers. Housed inside the stylish Delano Hotel, the Blue Door boast an outdoor dining area that is in particular demand. Or diners can opt for space at the large communal table in the lobby of the hotel, a great vantage point for watching the who's-who traipse by – Madonna, Calvin Klein, and the like. If you aren't preoccupied by the scene, you'll enjoy great brunch dishes like Belgian malted waffles, salmon Benedict on toasted brioche or Blue Door Benedict on a toasted English muffin, served with Hollandaise and truffle carpaccio. Breakfast served daily. Reservations recommended.
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CORAL GABLES. This restaurant is known for having the area's best breakfast, but its vast champagne brunch buffet on Sundays (10am-3pm) presents some tough decisions. Everything is presented so elegantly, you'll want a little bit of it all. How about an omelet made any way you like? Pastas? Sushi? Or even caviar? Afterwards, there's a chocolate fountain and no shortage of sinful dessert offerings. Indeed, no one walks away hungry! Live music complements the meal perfectly, and al fresco seating is available in the tropical courtyard.
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CORAL GABLES. For a fabulous Sunday brunch oozing Old World elegance, head for this longstanding local favorite. While a live pianist serenades you in the background, settle into the dining room, which is full of antiques, lace and flowers. Or sit outside under an umbrella on the sidewalk as you enjoy a full menu of brunch favorites. Dig into the expansive buffet, or feast on à la carte favorites like French toast, waffles, crepes or eggs Benedict. Breakfast served Monday-Friday; brunch on Sunday.
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4. Pelican Cafe
826 Ocean Dr, Pelican Hotel, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305-673-1000
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SOUTH BEACH. If you're halfway through the day and still have a taste for breakfast, it's available here until late afternoon. The extensive breakfast menu runs the gamut from toast and pastries to elaborate omelets and fruit-topped waffles. The cafe is also a great place to kick back and do some serious people-watching – especially at one of the outdoor tables – with a Bloody Mary in hand. The funky industrial decor is reflected throughout the hotel, which is owned by the Diesel clothing company. Lunch and dinner menus feature tasty Italian-Mediterranean cuisine in ample portions.
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SOUTH BEACH. This serene waterfront restaurant offers a magnificent view. The atmosphere is laid-back and casual, with the menu offering healthy, homecooked food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you crave an omelet, they can whip up a masterpiece for you, and fresh juices are always available. The lunch menu features hearty salads, homemade soups and great sandwiches. Most menu items keep heart health in mind, but you can also throw coronary caution to the wind and sample decadent banana walnut French toast, granola pancakes with chocolate chips, or three scrambled eggs and cheese stuffed into a large, flaky biscuit.
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6. News Café
800 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305-538-6397
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SOUTH BEACH. A popular South Beach spot, this restaurant gained notoriety after the death of designer Gianni Versace – he used to come here daily. Always packed and promising a wait for any table, it's set on a prime corner that permits many glimpses of beautiful people strolling about or on their way to the beach. For lulls in your people-watching, buy a book or magazine from the adjacent store to peruse as you enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin, pastry or full morning meal.
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SOUTH BEACH. If you're in search of the best diner in town, your search is over. This SoBe fave is open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, so you can get your motor running and stop and refill all day long. The menu has enough variety to satisfy many tastes, and Eleventh Street is especially well-known for its award-winning fried chicken. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, and the staff will make sure you leave happy and content.
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8. Big Pink
157 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305-532-4700
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SOUTH BEACH. This style-conscious American diner offers upscale interpretations of classic comfort foods, and breakfast is served all day. The dining room is all imagination and whimsy, with colorful diner decor, an open kitchen and communal tables. Try the hot malted waffles or the filling and tasty Big Pink breakfast burrito – both are as popular in the evening as they are in the morning. Sit at a nostalgic booth in the industrial-style dining room or enjoy an outside table facing busy Collins Avenue. Free delivery.
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NORTH MIAMI. This is the place to go for authentic Middle Eastern and Jewish food. Everything at this friendly kosher deli is homemade with the finest and freshest ingredients available. Try Sara's Special Breakfast, which features the works: scrambled eggs, French toast, home fries, chalee roll and baygels (that's how they spell it), juice and coffee. Satisfy your a.m. sweet tooth with fabulous mini-Danishes, challah or traditional rugelach, an authentic kosher pastry. Or go with classic baygels spread with cream cheese and hand-sliced Norwegian salmon. The casual environment and quirky sense of humor have made this a local favorite.
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NORTH MIAMI BEACH. This casual dining place offers savory comfort-food fare, especially Jewish specialties like tasty potato pancakes and lox, eggs and onions. Fresh-baked bread is much sought-after by locals, and chewy bagels are among the best in town. Sit at the bustling lunch counter, or settle into the kitschy vinyl booths in the sprawling dining room, which is decorated in trendy '70s-style, complete with animated snowbirds. Breakfast is popular, so expect a cacophonous crowd. Dessert is can't-miss, and the delectable assortment includes amazing strawberry cheesecake and a fantastic chocolate bobka, all made in-house.
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