"Pastis is another entry into Miami’s big-name NYC restaurant repertoire. But unlike some, it’s pretty good. The French spot is kind of a clone of its Manhattan counterparts—subway tile, walls meant to appear stained with decades of cigarette smoke, and great steak frites flying from the kitchen like chocolates in I Love Lucy. You can come here for a martini and cheeseburger at the bar, or a big celebratory group dinner if you’re patient enough to hunt for the reservation. Saturday nights are the only day of the week Pastis is hard to get into. This place is tight-lipped on when, exactly, its reservations go live. It doesn't specify on their Resy page, and when we've asked a host in person, we got very vague answers. However, there's a big bar (both inside and outside) that's first come, first served. Walk in on the earlier side, and you should be fine for a party of two" - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"This New York transplant is a great Wynwood option when you’re in the mood for a bouillon dining experience. Only instead of getting affordable versions of escargot and french onion soup, expect prices (and a sceney crowd) that feel more spiritually Miami. Still, the white-tiled interior and red wine leather booths set the scene for the kind of cliché French dinner we all need after a fringe and bob haircut. This place is great for dining solo, too. Sit at the bar and have a mini martini, a big cheeseburger, and pretend to light up a cigarette. Saturday nights are the only day of the week Pastis is hard to get into. This place is tight-lipped on when, exactly, its reservations go live. It doesn't specify on their Resy page, and when we've asked a host in person, we got very vague answers. However, there's a big bar (both inside and outside) that's first come, first served. Walk in on the earlier side, and you should be fine for a party of two" - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"The cheeseburger à l’Américaine at Pastis is not only very good, but also an appropriate burger for a restaurant where so many people are concerned with looking attractive. It’s not drippy or greasy, and stays composed to the very last bite thanks to the sesame seed bun that holds the cheesy double patties and sliced onions in place very well. But the flavor of the charred beef is what comes through most in this burger. The french fry portion is also generous enough for your friends to steal as many as they like. Saturday nights are the only day of the week Pastis is hard to get into. This place is tight-lipped on when, exactly, its reservations go live. It doesn't specify on their Resy page, and when we've asked a host in person, we got very vague answers. However, there's a big bar (both inside and outside) that's first come, first served. Walk in on the earlier side, and you should be fine for a party of two" - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"This import has quickly become a favorite among the established brunch crowd for offerings like quiche lorraine, a chicken palliard paired with salad, and more. Those in the mood to splurge can always go with a seafood tower, starting at $125." - Eater Staff
"This buzzy French bistro features a charming and very in-demand outdoor garden and courtyard where diners can indulge in dishes like escargot, onion soup, warm shrimp salad, moules frites, and trout almondine in the heart of Wynwood." - Allison Ramirez