The Best Restaurants in and Around Bal Harbour and Surfside

Bal Harbour and Surfside may be small on the map, but when it comes to dining, this stretch of coastline punches far above its weight. Between the polished glamour of Bal Harbour Shops and the laid-back charm of Surfside, the neighborhood serves up everything from elegant tasting menus to breezy coastal Italian and some of Miami’s most refined sushi. Here are the best restaurants in Bal Harbour and Surfside right now.

Artisan Beach House

Set inside the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Artisan Beach House is breezy and luxurious in all the best ways. The dining room is bright and coastal, but the real draw is the terrace, where boats glide past the inlet and the Atlantic stretches out just beyond. The menu reflects chef Paula DaSilva’s globally influenced cooking style, shaped by years in the kitchen and plenty of travel along the way. The pleasantly brief menu is built around seasonal ingredients, featuring ceviche, tartare, seafood, and steaks straight off the grill. The setting is elegant without feeling stiff, making it just as fitting for a leisurely lunch as it is for a sunset dinner by the water.

Artisan Beach House is located at 10295 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.

Carpaccio

A Bal Harbour institution since 1994, Carpaccio has long been the unofficial dining room of Bal Harbour Shops. The restaurant pulses from lunch through late afternoon with a crowd that clearly understands the art of a proper midday pause. The terrace, shaded by palms and perfectly positioned for people-watching, is where most diners want to be. The menu sticks to Italian classics done right: delicate salmon carpaccio with arugula and Parmigiano, grilled octopus salad bright with tomato and onion, and incredibly indulgent spaghetti al granchio topped with lump crabmeat and fresh radicchio. There’s a plethora of antipasti, wood-fired pizzas, grilled fish, and meats rounding out the menu, ensuring that Carpaccio is not just a one-time occasion. Add a glass of wine from their vast carta dei vini and settle in for a while.

Lido Restaurant

Tucked inside the storied Four Seasons at The Surf Club, Lido Restaurant delivers Italian coastal cuisine with the kind of effortless elegance this stretch of shoreline does so well. The room glows softly at night, while the terrace opens to sweeping ocean views that make anyone want to spend dusk till dawn here. Chef Marco Calenzo draws inspiration from Italy’s seaside kitchens, keeping the menu refined but deeply comforting. Expect delicate crudos, beautifully composed seafood, and pastas that hold their own—especially the tagliatelle all’astice with plump lobster meat, a quiet standout. Mains keep it coastal, like perfectly cooked branzino that arrives in a delectable pantesca sauce. Service is smooth, the pace intentionally unhurried, and the whole experience feels tailor-made for a long, indulgent evening by the water. One last tip: don’t skip Lido’s dessert, especially the otherworldly pistachio profiteroles.

Lido Restaurant is located at 9011 Collins Ave., Surfside, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.

Makoto

Perched inside Bal Harbour Shops, Makoto brings a sleek, modern edge to Japanese dining in one of Miami’s most glamorous retail playgrounds. Chef Makoto Okuwa—known for his mastery of Edomae-style sushi—balances tradition with a contemporary touch. The space itself is just as striking, featuring bold colors, cozy banquettes, and an airy terrace that’s ideal for tranquil lunches after a lap through the boutiques. Naturally, sushi takes center stage with seasonal specialties like transparent baby conger eel and Japanese barracuda making appearances, alongside robata-grilled plates like octopus with yuzu and smoky ume, and Makoto’s premium steaks. The restaurant is also known for its extensive beverage list that runs a few pages longer than your average sushi joint, featuring an abundance of specialty sake, worldwide wine, and elegant craft cocktails. It’s polished, vibrant, and perfectly in step with Bal Harbour’s see-and-be-seen rhythm.

Makoto is located at 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.

Morla

Run by husband-and-wife team Ruben and Sharon Morla, the small, intimate concept centers on a tasting-style meal prepared and served directly by the duo themselves. Their cooking pulls from both of their backgrounds—Peru and Baja California—so the flavors drift between Nikkei-inspired seafood, bright citrus, and deeper, spice-driven notes that hint at northern Mexico. The setting is relaxed and personal, with the chefs guiding guests through the evening course by course, sharing the inspiration behind each plate as it arrives. There’s both a short and sweet à la carte menu of ceviche and fresh-off-the-grill specialties, as well as a tasting menu for those who are in for the full experience. In a neighborhood filled with high-end restaurants, Morla feels different—more intimate, more human, and closer to the spirit of a private dinner than a traditional night out.

Morla is located at 1052 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.

Neya

A few blocks from the ocean in Surfside, Neya brings a lively take on modern Israeli cooking to the neighborhood. The restaurant centers on the cooking of chef Ben Siman Tov, whose menu pulls from Tel Aviv’s vibrant food culture while weaving in flavors from across the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Levant. Neya is all about family-style sharing at its core—think creamy hummus, yellowtail sashimi with prickly pear and Jerusalem artichoke, branzino and falafel with tahini, and smoky roasted eggplant with jalapeño. Fresh pita tends to appear early and disappear quickly. The dining room is full of energy, anchored by a busy bar and a cocktail list that mixes citrusy, herbaceous drinks with a well-curated lineup of Israeli wines. For something a little different from the usual Miami lineup, Neya truly delivers.

Neya is located at 9491 Harding Ave., Surfside, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.

The Surf Club Restaurant

Inside the Four Seasons Surf Club, this dining room from chef Thomas Keller delivers old-school continental cooking with unmistakable grandeur. The space channels Miami’s glamorous midcentury era—soft lighting, sweeping murals, terrazzo floors, and plush banquettes that make the room feel like a members-only hideaway. The menu leans into timeless dishes executed meticulously. Think of the most perfect, creamy Caesar salad, prepared tableside, of course, rich and briny oysters Rockefeller, deeply indulgent Maine lobster thermidor, and prime beef Wellington—the kind of centerpiece meal you plan an evening around. Complementing the provisions is a wine and bubbles menu that will have your eyes running absolutely wild, so a pairing suggestion may be in order. Service is precise, cocktails nod to classic hotel-bar traditions, and dinner unfolds solemnly. When the occasion calls for something memorable, this is where we find ourselves time after time.

The Surf Club Restaurant is located at 9011 Collins Ave., Surfside, FL 33154. For more information, visit their official website.