Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Miami
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rincon Escondido Tapas & Restaurant
A husband-and-wife-run hidden gem where you can hear the chef cooking feet away, blending authentic Spanish tapas with Argentine influences since 2011.
Notable Picks
A shoebox-sized Edgewater charmer where Argentine owner Damian Rodriguez greets every table and chef Laura Alzuri works the open kitchen behind checkered curtains, blending Spanish classics with Argentine touches since the 2013 takeover. The pulpo a la gallega and gambas al ajillo draw repeat visits, and the cinnamon-laced sangria has its own following. Expect longer waits—everything is made to order by a single cook, and the paella requires a phone-ahead hour—but the intimacy is the point. Automatic 18% gratuity and tapas prices running $13-20 may sting relative to the casual setting. Come for a first date or a quiet dinner where you can hear the sizzle from your seat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pulpo a La Plancha, Bombas de Queso, Paella Andaluza
What Makes it Special: A husband-and-wife-run hidden gem where you can hear the chef cooking feet away, blending authentic Spanish tapas with Argentine influences since 2011.
8.3
Carmine Candito's 2022 world championship-winning Neapolitan technique meets the reliable neighborhood rhythm families depend on—48-hour fermented dough fired in a Naples-imported oven, yielding a high, pillowy cornicione that anchors both classic Margherita DOP orders and the ricotta-stuffed crust variation that regulars call out by name. The colorful tablecloths printed with La Smorfia bingo cards and Neapolitan terracotta figurines signal cultural commitment without straying into theme-restaurant territory, while manager Marcela and the front-of-house team keep service warm and attentive across multi-generational tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita DOP, Cornicione di Ricotta (Ricotta-Stuffed Crust Pizza), Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
What Makes it Special: World champion pizzaiolo Carmine Candito crafts award-winning Neapolitan pies with 48-hour fermented dough in a Naples-imported wood-fired oven.
8.2
Israeli-born Omer Horev opened the first Pura Vida in South Beach in 2012 after finding Miami's healthy dining scene sorely lacking, and this Brickell location embodies the wellness philosophy he built with wife Jennifer: pasture-raised ingredients, superfood bowls, and a Costa Rican 'pure life' ethos that somehow doesn't feel performative. The avocado toast and smoked salmon toast are reliable staples, and the açaí bowls satisfy without the sugar bomb common at competitors. The Tulum-inspired décor and pet-friendly patio create a relaxed atmosphere that feels more Miami than corporate wellness. Service is friendly if occasionally slow during rushes. Forty-plus locations later, they've kept the formula tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Toast, Spicy Tuna Bowl
What Makes it Special: Miami's original wellness café chain built on pasture-raised ingredients, superfood bowls, and a Costa Rican stress-free philosophy.
8.1
Paris-born Chef Olivia Ostrow opened Miami's first kosher French brasserie in August 2023, bringing three decades of culinary experience including training from a chef who cooked for Jacques Chirac and time learning kosher technique in Israel. The lamb paupiette and côte de boeuf showcase what's possible when dietary restrictions drive creativity rather than limit it, and the Wagyu burger satisfies when you want something more casual. Staff members like Eyal and Ostrow herself are routinely praised for warmth and menu knowledge. The honest caveat: some reviews mention inconsistency with food temperature, and the location in Buena Vista requires intentional navigation. This is for kosher diners seeking genuine French brasserie ambition, or anyone curious about what happens when a classically trained chef applies Michelin-star aspirations to an underserved niche.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Paupiette, Hanger Steak, French Onion Soup
What Makes it Special: Miami's first kosher French brasserie where Chef Olivia Ostrow proves that dietary restrictions inspire creativity rather than limit it.
8.1
The Millecento outpost offers extended evening hours until 10pm on weekdays, making it one of the few Pura Vida locations where you can grab a vegan lentil bowl for a late dinner. The wellness-focused menu mirrors the 701 location—green goddess salad, açaí bowls, smoked salmon toast—with the same commitment to pasture-raised ingredients and dietary flexibility. Reviews trend slightly less enthusiastic than other locations, possibly due to newer staffing or the somewhat smaller footprint. Still a solid option for clean eating in Brickell without the markup of trendier spots. The gluten-free bun for sandwiches gets specific callouts as legitimately good.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Green Goddess Salad, Vegan Lentil Bowl
What Makes it Special: The Millecento outpost offers extended evening hours and the same wellness-focused menu that made Pura Vida a Miami staple.
Born as a 2016 pop-up and now a Brickell neighborhood fixture, this Cali-Mex joint has built a reputation on its Gardener's Margarita—a multiple-time winner of Miami's best margarita—and $3 happy hour street tacos. The Long Beach and Anaheim tacos satisfy without pretense, and the staff cultivates a genuinely welcoming regulars bar vibe that's rare in the neighborhood's glossier establishments. Dog-friendly weekend brunch with free pup ice cream seals the deal for the pet crowd. The food won't redefine tacos, and salsa options are pedestrian, but the value proposition and laid-back energy make it a reliable neighborhood hang when you want drinks that outshine the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Long Beach Tacos, Anaheim Tacos, Cali Style Tacos
What Makes it Special: Award-winning Cali-Mex street tacos with original craft cocktails including Miami's best margarita, all in a laid-back neighborhood vibe.
8
A Le Cordon Bleu-trained operation where the ficelle baguette and laminated pastries carry real technical weight—backed by competition wins judged by world pastry champions, not just local popularity. The River Landing café draws a steady mix of remote workers and weekend pastry runs, with enough Parisian visual cues and a baker-visible kitchen to make the experience feel intentional rather than transactional. Best approached as a bread-first bakery where the croissant and baguette programs anchor everything else.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond Croissant, Chocolate Almond Croissant, Strawberry Caramel Éclair
What Makes it Special: Le Cordon Bleu-trained brothers running an award-winning French bakery where the ficelle baguette—winner of best baguette honors in New York and Florida—is baked fresh daily in a kitchen you can watch through a window.
Worthy Picks
#8
Bonding
7.9
A Thai-owned Brickell staple since 2012 that leans into home-style curries and shareable plates—the red curry in coconut milk and the gyoza are the reliable anchors, with the crispy duck salad pulling repeat visitors on its own. The lunch specials and happy hour deals make it an unusually strong value play for the neighborhood, and the compact, cozy room with outdoor seating works better for weeknight dates and casual group dinners than it does for a full-production evening out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyoza, Red Curry, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: Thai-owned since 2012 with Thai chefs cooking authentic home-style Thai and a cult-favorite housemade passionfruit sake, tucked steps from Brickell City Centre.
#9
La Màrtola
7.8
Hospitality impresario Paolo Domeneghetti and Martino de Rosa of La Filiale fame—the Neapolitan pizzeria featured on Chef's Table—opened this European Riviera concept in February 2024 with Stefano Ferrara wood-fired ovens and gelato from Italian master Simone Bonini. The garden setting evokes coastal Saint-Tropez, and the Neapolitan pizzas with 36-hour dough deliver what you'd expect from the La Filiale pedigree. Reviews flag inconsistency as the kitchen finds its footing, with some dishes landing underseasoned and service pacing uneven during busy nights. Early days still, but the bones are strong—give it another year to see if execution catches up to the ambition and Instagram-ready courtyard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata with Pistachios, Tagliolini al Limone, Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
What Makes it Special: European Riviera dining comes to Miami with wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, coastal Mediterranean dishes, and world-class gelato from Italian master Simone Bonini.