Silverlake Bistro

"Silverlake’s burger is quite tall thanks to its double patties, and it gets even more height if you add the strips of thick bacon, which we endorse. This is also a great one if you’re a little sick of the whole american cheese/onions/ketchup flavor profile. Silverlake shirks that in favor of melted cheddar and porcini mayo. Another great thing about this burger: it comes with a big pile of crispy, skinny fries. There aren’t enough skinny fries in Miami, in our opinion. " - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

"North Beach’s Silverlake Bistro is one of Miami's most consistent restaurants, and not unlike Rick Astley, their burger will never let you down. This is also a good one to seek out if you're kind of sick of smashburgers. It consists of two un-smashed patties, lots of melted cheddar, porcini mayo, and strips of thick bacon, which are “optional”—but, in our opinion, essential. Another great thing about this burger: it comes with a big pile of crispy, skinny fries. There’s an option to make them truffle fries, and we can’t think of a more satisfying way to spend a few dollars." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"This cozy neighborhood spot offers American fare with French accents, but regulars come for its decadent burger. Featuring two patties, cheddar, bacon, porcini mayonnaise, and steak sauce, it’s perfect to share with a friend or enjoy alone." - Eater Staff

"Silverlake Bistro (La Fresa's sister restaurant) is a casual North Beach restaurant with some sidewalk seating, outstanding taste in wallpaper, and simple but really great bistro dishes. Food is the main reason to come here, so bring those friends who will appreciate one of the best burgers in town (which you should absolutely add bacon to), chicken with impressively crispy skin, and duck fat-seared gnocchi. It’s just impossible to have a bad meal here, especially if you add a bottle of wine to the equation." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"We find ourselves recommending Silverlake in North Beach for all kinds of occasions, because (unlike you from ages 14 through 17) it’s so incredibly easy to love. The mostly American dishes are reasonably priced and delicious. Service is friendly and efficient. And the intimate restaurant is cute, with wallpaper that’ll make mom elbow dad while suggesting how good it would look in the kitchen, which she’s been trying to get him to remodel for the better part of a decade. Go ahead and change the subject to Silverlake’s cheeseburger, which is one of Miami’s best, or the gnocchi mac and cheese that’s cooked in duck fat, which (yes, mom) is as good as it sounds. " - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer