South Beach Restaurants

Planta hits that sweet spot of healthy, sustainable dishes that are flavorful and substantial and look absolutely beautiful. We’re partial the “lox” platter, with its smoky carrots, surprisingly good cashew cheese, and sharp pickles. The banana pancakes are comfort on a plate and the ceviche—in this case, with fresh watermelon, mango, and coconut—is incredibly refreshing. The drinks are reason alone to show up. We love a Kombucha Mojito to start, then suggest moving on to a Charcoal Bourbon Sour (with whipped aquafaba, or chickpea water, instead of egg whites). For dessert, get a side of the especially good (and gluten-free) banoffee pie to share—or not.

Mister O1 (formerly Visa O1, named for the US visa given to people with extraordinary ability or achievement in their fields) serves Neapolitan-style thin-crust pies at its popular South Beach location. Small, cozy, and usually packed, it's known for a pie with a photogenic star-shaped crust topped with San Marzano sauce, ricotta, Calabrian salami, and fresh basil. Pretty much any pizza from the varied menu is sure to please, though. If you prefer, you can opt for vegan cheese, and there are plenty of salads to choose from for the gluten-averse. There's a location Downtown, too.

Located in a nondescript shopping mall, Apple a Day’s interior is likewise nondescript, but the cold-pressed organic juices, made in house, are so fresh and so good. They also do smoothies, salads, wraps, and acai, quinoa, and brown rice bowls. They serve Panther coffee, and you can order online for delivery.