Pao by Paul Qui

Asian restaurant · Miami Beach

Pao by Paul Qui

Asian restaurant · Miami Beach

3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Highlights

Chic hotel eatery with ocean views, ritzy decor & globally influenced Asian fare.

3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Get directions

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@michelinguide

"Damien Hirst's giant sculpture of a gilded woolly mammoth resides famously behind the lavish Faena Hotel. Such scale and grandeur is also the norm in this restaurant, overlooking the iconic attraction. Pao’s oval room is capped with a gold-dome ceiling that's centered around yet another statue by Hirst—a golden unicorn perched on a platform looming large over the stylish guests.To be clear, this spot is more than just good looks and its short menu knits together a range of influences. Many of them are Asian, as in dishes like scallop aguachile with pineapple and black lime or a bao with smoked Wagyu short rib with XO aïoli. Roasted black bass with chili patis and ginger-garlic rice swings from sweet to savory to spicy, and comforts at every turn." - Michelin Inspector

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@eater

"Every Tuesday through Thursday, hungry diners at Pao can dine on a four-course menu filled with rotating restaurant favorites for $55 per person. Available now through the end of July from 7 to 10:30 p.m." - Olee Fowler

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Morgan Wismer

Google

The Ora king salmon was our absolute favorite - the seared sake toro melts in your mouth as well as the Ora king salmon dish with pineapple all of the flavors explode in your mouth. To finish our favorite dessert was the coconut sorbet half shell! 10/10 experience between food and ambiance, we sat outside which was quieter than inside. Be ready to spend $$$$ though!

Alex Soriano

Google

We had our wedding at Pao. We rented out the entire restaurant and patio. It is the most magical location. Our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing the food is at Pao. This space is truly a piece of luxury.

David Zeledon

Google

Very intimate ambiance but after all the hype of the food quality was not as impressed. Unfortunately the “72” hour sous vide was hard and very salty. The sashimi was delicious on the bright side.

taoist

Google

We came here because of Chef Pao. Each single dish Olga picked based our preference just fits our taste of buds perfectly. We enjoyed each bit of It. Pao is the chef who definitely knows how to cook, not just rely on the dish representation. We definitely want to come back.

Marcia B

Google

Pao Restaurant, the entire experience was exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and elegance. The food surpassed expectations, with each dish being a delight to the senses. Sharing the culinary journey with my date made it even more special, and we savored every bite. The chef's detailed explanations added depth to the experience, turning a regular table into a VIP encounter. Among the standout dishes were the urchin, the fried chicken, and the short rib. I'm already eager to return for another dining adventure. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Pao to anyone seeking extraordinary cuisine in a stunning atmosphere. It truly is a beautiful restaurant where every moment is a celebration of taste and ambiance.

Gregory Trujillo

Google

The whole experience was outstanding. The food was great. I shared everything with my date and we enjoyed every single course. What made it even better was that the staff explained every dish in great detail. It gave us that VIP feel even though we were just a regular table. I especially loved the sea urchin, the fried chicken, and the short rib. Read that again, think about how different those dishes are and how they all managed to be excellent. Can’t wait to go back.

Jimmy H

Google

Service was amazing, they were super attentive and went above and beyond to celebrate our anniversary. Unfortunately for the price though the food was not up to par. The fried chicken was the nicest dish, with a delicate Thai basil flavour. The most disappointing dish for us was the Singapore chilli crab - which is normally a delicious blend of chilli and sweet - this crab was so overpowered by vinegar and did not taste of anything else, it may as well have been salt and vinegar crab. The Wagyu tteok-bokki was done very western style, with the coconut milk making it really bland with small pieces of tough meat to accompany. If you are looking for more western style Asian food maybe you’d like this as a choice, but most of the dishes were just tasting of Thai basil rather than Chinese/Korean

Noé

Google

Amazing!!! Beautiful!!! Great flavors in a delicious twist! Loved everything and was very impressed!! Asian touch done right!