Florida’s culinary landscape is expanding with the inclusion of 14 new eateries in The MICHELIN Guide Florida. This fresh update highlights an array of flavors from key cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. From modern dining concepts to vibrant steakhouses and intriguing international options, Florida stands out as a vital destination for food enthusiasts.
Miami
Kojin 2.0
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Located in Coral Gables, Kojin 2.0 is crafted by chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos, featuring a contemporary menu that highlights Japanese culinary techniques. Diners can savor notable dishes like foie toast topped with goose liver ganache, complemented by strawberry preserves, as well as a unique bone marrow panna cotta drizzled with house-made coffee shoyu.
Recoveco
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South Miami’s Recoveco serves a compact but impactful menu, featuring dishes like chicken liver mousse paired with spiced speculaas cookies and roasted dry-aged chicken.
Sunny’s Steakhouse
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In Little River, Sunny’s Steakhouse presents a selection of premium cuts within an American steakhouse setting. The menu features house-made sauces and indulgent sides, such as russet potatoes fried in chicken schmaltz.
ViceVersa
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ViceVersa, situated in the Elser Hotel, specializes in crispy Neapolitan-style pizza alongside an impressive range of raw bar offerings and Italian-inspired small plates.
Orlando
Bánh Mì Boy
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Bánh Mì Boy, located within Mills Market, offers a selection of Vietnamese sandwiches, including crispy pork belly with house-pâté and garlic mayo. They also feature a unique French dip served with pho broth and a Vietnamese cheesesteak twist.
Gyukatsu Rose
At East End Market, Gyukatsu Rose features breaded beef cutlets that guests cook to their preference, finishing off with frozen matcha pudding brûléed to perfection.
Kai Kai
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Kai Kai, operated by former food truck chefs Jerry and Jackie Lau, introduces authentic Cantonese barbecue at Mills Market, offering dishes like crispy pork, soy sauce chicken, and various dim sum favorites.
Smokemade Meats + Eats
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Smokemade Meats + Eats elevates Orlando’s barbecue experience, featuring dishes such as pepper-rubbed pork ribs and jalapeño-cheddar sausage alongside freshly baked white bread.
Walala Hand-Pulled Noodle House
Walala Hand-Pulled Noodle House offers authentic Lanzhou-style noodle dishes, including hearty bowls of beef shank and house-made dumplings.
Tampa
Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co.
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Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. captures New York Italian-American flavors in NoHo, offering house-made schiacciata sandwiches and crispy chicken cutlets topped with vodka sauce and melted cheese.
Big Ray’s Fish Camp
Big Ray’s Fish Camp embodies a casual seafood shack atmosphere where fried grouper sandwiches and lobster tail corn dogs shine.
Fisk
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Fisk, a seafood-centric bar by the team behind the MICHELIN-starred Ebbe, features refined offerings such as Alaskan smoked salmon éclairs and crab salad with pink grapefruit.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
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Mad Dogs & Englishmen revives classic British pub cuisine, offering traditional items like sausage rolls served with curry-Dijon mayo, and shepherd’s pie made with tender lamb and topped with mashed potatoes.
Winter Park
Bar Kada
Winter Park’s Bar Kada adds to the new openings with a relaxed yet refined take on Japanese-inspired dishes. This casual dining spot, a sister venue to Soseki, features kinilaw-style sashimi and roasted maitake mushrooms drizzled in ponzu beurre blanc. A diverse sake selection and skillfully crafted cocktails enhance the experience for food lovers.
The introduction of these 14 new MICHELIN Guide Florida restaurants highlights the state’s varied and continually evolving food culture. From exquisite steakhouses to vibrant street food and refined dining options, Florida impresses with its culinary offerings.
