MILA
Mediterranean restaurant · South Miami Beach
1636 Meridian Ave Rooftop, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Highlights
Mediterranean & Japanese fusion with a stylish cocktail bar
Mediterranean & Japanese fusion with a stylish cocktail bar
"Mila, to its credit, is actually making an effort. It is, like everything on this guide, way pricier than it ought to be. But the “MediterrAsian” food isn’t merely an afterthought. Some of it’s actually tasty. Plus, the restaurant has a sleek design that’s not aesthetically chaotic and pretty outdoor patio seating. This place is honestly on the edge of the clubstaurant spectrum, leaning more towards an actual restaurant. However, it's got a house soundtrack that’s turned up three notches too loud, fire dancers performing on the outdoor deck, and it's still sceney enough to satisfy those looking for a proper clubstaurant experience. Just don’t come too hungry, because portions can best be described as nibble-size." - Ryan Pfeffer
"Cost: $90-$320 per person. There is effort behind Mila’s very busy brunch. The buffet selection is one of the biggest we encountered, with three distinct food stations (four if you count dessert). Nothing here is wildly impressive—but nothing is bad either—and the options are fairly diverse: steak, sushi, pastries, a robata grill, and an advertised jamón carving station that was mysteriously absent during our visit. Keep Mila in mind when you’re looking for an alcohol-heavy brunch. The cheapest bottomless option is just under $100, and the cocktails are good. Plus, the scene is exactly what you want if you’re the type of person who embraces the bottle service side of South Beach." - Ryan Pfeffer
"Mila Omakase offers one of Miami’s more opulent dining experiences, with its 15-course menu starting at $195 for both regular and vegan menus." - Laine Doss
"Mila is the best place for overhearing staff chisme. The gossip at this Lincoln Road restaurant starts at the front door, where very serious walkie-talkie discussions about who’s breaking dress code get relayed up to the host stand. After you’re given the once-over yourself, you’ll make your way up the elevator to the restaurant, where more staff chisme awaits. Watch as three managers meet by the expo line to talk about how the new barback is probably hungover and how great the fire dancers look tonight. Eventually, another manager in a proper suit who’s probably tired of telling his team to stop chatting will send the boys flying in different directions until they inevitably meet up again like otters clinging to each other in a rushing river. But to be fair, despite all this, the service is attentive (probably thanks to that GM) and the crudo is pretty good (albeit very small). " - Julia Malave, Ryan Pfeffer, Virginia Otazo
"You’ll notice that just about everywhere on this guide is pretty casual. That’s because Lincoln Road’s pricier restaurants tend to be terrible. But Mila, an untz-untz see-and-be-seen rooftop restaurant, stands out from the rest of the upscale Lincoln Road options for mostly good reasons. It is, like its peers, pricier than it ought to be. It's a bit of a clubstaurant too. But the food isn’t a complete afterthought. Some of it’s actually tasty (although the portions are quite tiny). Plus, the restaurant has a sleek design that’s not aesthetically chaotic and some pretty outdoor seating. " - Ryan Pfeffer, Virginia Otazo
