Seafood dish at Clive’s Cafe in Little Haiti; Greater Miami CVB
Miami Restaurants & Nightclubs
Miami Restaurants & Nightclubs offer black travelers a wealth of soulful dining options in cosmopolitan Miami and trendy Miami Beach. The cosmopolitan cafe, ultra-lounge, and nightclub scene on Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue are too numerous to list.
Manjay Citadel
DESCRIPTION: A hip grill inside the Citadel Food Hall. There is a second location at 2000 Northwest 87th Avenue, Doral, FL.
CUISINE: Modern Haitian, featuring many jerk, conch, and shrimp specialties.
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Business Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11:30a-9:30p, Fri-Sat 11:30a-10p
ADDRESS: 8300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 786-542-0990 (Doral location)
WEBSITE: https://manjayrestaurant.com/
Clive’s Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Small Cafe in Little Haiti district. As you’d expect, it specializes in jerk, curry, and beef pattie dishes. It’s a great option for travelers on the go.
CUISINE: Soul Food, Wings & Inventive Pizzas
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 8a-9p
ADDRESS: 5890 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-757-6512
WEBSITE: https://clivescafe.com
Smith and Webster
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Bar. The vibe is chill for the 21 through 50s crowd. This classy eatery is also a good option for Brunch.
CUISINE: Southern; Sample the Oxtail Lasagna, Turkey Wings and various seafood dishes.
PRICING: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Business Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 4p-10p, Fri 4p-11p, Sat 5p-11p, Sun 11a-3p & 5p-9p
ADDRESS: 486 NE 167th Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-333-8272
WEBSITE: https://smithxwebster.com/menu
Red Rooster Overtown
DESCRIPTION: Upscale Restaurant opened by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson in historically Black Overtown. Let your taste buds be surprised to find Red Rooster Benedict and Deviled Eggs on the menu along with many other delights. The craft cocktails are a rave too. Party People enjoy the Pool Hall and Happenings on Friday nights. Ascend a narrow stairway filled with pictures of Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, and other legends along with a sign proclaiming Harlem of the South.
CUISINE: Soul Food, specialties include BBQ Beef, Seafood, Chicken & Vegan; you must sample biscuits and desserts.
PRICING: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for special events
ATTIRE: Business Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 4p-10p, Fri 4p-11p, Sat-Sun 10a-4p & 5p-10p + Pool Hall Hours on Friday night.
ADDRESS: 920 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-686-0849
WEBSITE: https://www.redroosterovertown.com
Lil Greenhouse Grill
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Nicole Gates and Kariym Bryant created a cozy restaurant in Overtown. The community loves its casual vibe, great food, and moderate prices. They can comfortably handle party sizes of up to 12 or so.
CUISINE: Soul Food, specialties include BBQ Beef, Seafood, Chicken & Vegan; you must sample biscuits and desserts.
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 1300 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 786-277-3582
WEBSITE: https://lilgreenhousegrill.com
House of Mac
DESCRIPTION: Diner; Another good Jamaican restaurant in Miami. As you would expect, it specializes in jerk recipes. The restaurant seats 40 patrons, which comes in handy before or after a Dolphins NFL game at the nearby football stadium.
CUISINE: Soul Food, Wings & Inventive Pizzas
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p
ADDRESS: 1951 NW 7th Avenue, Suite 190, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 786-636-6967
WEBSITE: https://houseofmac.com/
Jacksons Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Don’t let the picture fool you. Jackson’s Soul Food serves up traditional Soul Food at attractive prices in a family setting. The biscuits are mouthwatering, the Smothered Liver & Onions are tasty and the Boiled Fish & Grits deserve three cheers — Yum Yum Yum. Its the go to place for Soul Food in Dade County.
CUISINE: Soulful Breakfast & Lunch Menu
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 6a-1p
ADDRESS: 950 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-377-6710
WEBSITE: https://places.singleplatform.com/jackson-soul-food/
Jamaica Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese family raised in Jamaica has owned this cafe since 1976; located in the Kendall district of Miami.
CUISINE: Jamaican-Chinese; specialties include Jamaican Patties, Jerk Chicken, Chinese Chicken, Jerk Pork, Ox-Tail & Curry Goat
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-8p
ADDRESS: 8736 SW 72nd Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-596-2585
WEBSITE: https://www.jamaicakitchen.com
Harvey’s BBQ Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Harvey Alexander’s passion for culinary arts, a backyard grill & smoker combined with his entrepreneurial spirit launched Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ in 2009.
CUISINE: Slow-cooked Beef BBQ
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Fri 4p-9p, Sat-Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 9351 SW 56th Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-233-1227
WEBSITE: https://www.harveysbbqkitchen.com
UpperTEA
DESCRIPTION: Small Cafe & Tea House in Liberty City.
CUISINE: Breakfast; specialties include catfish nuggets, French Toast, sausage & waffles; Aside from gourmet teas, you can also order coffee.
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon 8a-5p, Tue-Fri 7a-1p, Sat-Sun 9a-1p
ADDRESS: 4055 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 786-615-2183
WEBSITE: none
Tasty G Spot
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; Local food at good prices.
CUISINE: Soul Food
PRICING: $
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 9a-3p, Fri-Sun 9a-4p
ADDRESS: 3140 West Pembroke Road, Unit 541-542, Hallandale Beach, FL MAP
PHONE: 754-777-7014
WEBSITE: none
New Frontier Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Lounge; A neighborhood lounge where locals make the party vibe and everybody knows everybody else — except visitors. If you are like the patrons who appreciate the Fish Fry on Thursday and a DJ on weekends who plays R&B music to partying crowds, you will comfortably fit in. Be careful outside though.
CUISINE: Mostly Liquid
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 3p-until
ADDRESS: 5757 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-633-1277
WEBSITE: none
Chef Creole
DESCRIPTION: Caribbean; This Haitian cafe may be small, but its ambitions are large and the wait service is good. Though one can find plenty to like on the 75-item menu, its top sellers to clientele are oxtails, shrimps, beef ribs, and conch fritters.
CUISINE: Haitian Creole
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10:30a-11p
ADDRESS: 200 NW 54th Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-754-2223
WEBSITE: https://chefcreole.com/
Chez Le Bebe
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; A comfy setting for high-quality Haitian meals, but sharpen your French-Creole when speaking to staff; It seats 50 patrons and is much loved by Miami’s Haitian population. You may come to love it as well.
CUISINE: Haitian Creole
PRICING: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: Casual
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 7a-12p
ADDRESS: 114 NE 54th Street, Miami, FL MAP
PHONE: 305-751-7639
WEBSITE: https://places.singleplatform.com/chez-le-bebe/