Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Miami, according to Tripadvisor

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Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Miami has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Miami using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Crazy About You

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (757 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1155 Brickell Bay Dr Suite 101, Miami, FL 33131-2983
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. PM Fish & Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (542 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Argentinean, Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1453 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130-4305
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Red Carpet Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (140 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3438 SW 8th St Flamingo Plaza, Miami, FL 33135-4108
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. Texas de Brazil - Miami Dolphin Mall

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (722 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11401 NW 12th St Ste 514 Suite 514, Dolphin Mall, Miami, FL 33172
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#26. Bombay Darbar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (679 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2901 Florida Ave Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133-5211
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Peacock Garden

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (625 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2889 McFarlane Rd Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Zuma Miami

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,578 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way EPIC Hotel, Miami, FL 33131-2123
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,341 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 444 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. La Mar by Gaston Acurio

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,385 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Peruvian, Latin
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 500 Brickell Key Dr Mandarin Oriental, Miami, FL 33131-2605
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Crust

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,020 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 668 NW 5th St, Miami, FL 33128-1622
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Toscana Divino

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (610 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 900 S Miami Ave Suite 185, Miami, FL 33130-3044
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Lagniappe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (247 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3425 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137-3806
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Old Lisbon - Miami on Coral Way

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (812 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1698 SW 22nd Street, Miami, FL 33145-2858
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Jardim de Portugal

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (336 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Portuguese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2750 SW 26th Ave Suite C, Miami, FL 33145-3206
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Basilico Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (281 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5879 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166-5712
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Aromas del Peru

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (487 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Peruvian, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13823 Southwest 88th Street, Miami, FL 33186
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Miami

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,154 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 777 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131-2809
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Farfalle

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (676 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 333 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33131-2203
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Aromas del Peru

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (537 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Peruvian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10201 Hammocks Boulevard #140, Miami, FL 33196
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Toro Toro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,730 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 100 Chopin Plaza InterContinental, Miami, FL 33131
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant & Wine Bar

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (360 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1099 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138-4203
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Cafe La Trova

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (300 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Caribbean, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130-3705
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Pollos & Jarras

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,674 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue, Peruvian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 115 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132-2217
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Steak Brasil Churrascaria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (857 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 190 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131-1002
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. R House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (518 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2727 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127-4104
- Read more on Tripadvisor