Art Basel is here. The European Art show’s American version has leading galleries from five continents, including significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art and the new generation of emerging stars and they’re all descending on Miami Beach! Well, those lucky enough to make it to Miami Beach this weekend are in for beautiful Miami winter weather, exciting cultural and art events, parties, bars, and above all else, the delicious international cuisine. Miami Beach currently has more Black owned restaurants than any other time in history. Visit them all if you’re going to Art Basel. Below, check out our LIVE reviews of Miami Beach Black owned eateries!
Bar One
520 West Ave Suite No. 1
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 305.763.8323
Peter Thomas has created Miami Beach’s only upscale Black restaurant, bar, and lounge! You will not regret visiting this space, as it is easily one of the beach’s most beautiful restaurants. It is many celebrities’ first option when visiting our town, and I can see why. The restaurant has an amazing menu sporting both African-American favorites and Caribbean staples with a coastal theme. Make sure you get a drink at their incredible bar, and pop in on the weekend for their brunch, which is highly celebrated. Known for its breathtaking outdoor dining, I have witnessed many cinematic sunsets dining at this upscale eatery. Check out our reviews on dinner and brunch by clicking the link below:
Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar
1233 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 308-6200
This joint takes the title of having Miami Beach’s BEST BURGER! Period. And guess what, its Black Owned. You taste the soul in each burger served due to cooks using recipes derived from an almost 100 year old family culinary tradition passed down to the current owner. While visiting, check out the family lineage memorial on the restaurant’s west end, where you can see historical Black culinary excellence. If burgers aren’t your thing, they have tasty vegan options and a turkey burger, which is my favorite thing here. Oh, and the drinks at the bar are strong, so please get you a designated driver before enjoying yourself.
GROWN – 100% Organic Restaurant and Bar
1504 Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 536-2630
If you’ve never had an organic beet juice smoothie while eating a fried pork chop and scrambled eggs, then you need to get over to GROWN. Shannon Allen’s GROWN is a full-service restaurant with amazing organic food, healthy smoothies, and a craft cocktail forward bar. Hopefully, you will see Shannon herself buzzing around the restaurant ensuring each guest is happy. She is a hands on owner that even her staff loves to have around, not to mention being a profoundly talented cook. Its rumored she will introduce more of her family recipes to her growing menu, lets hope so. An amazing human and wife of NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Allen, she is one of the city’s most dynamic food and drink entrepreneurs, and her brand is one that you find yourself coming back again and again. Check out the space in our review below:
Chick’N Jones
1601 Drexel Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 753-5388
One of the Beach’s best fried chicken is at this outpost created by Chef Amaris Jones. Chef Jones is known for her hit cooking show on OWN network as well as being the personal chef of the biggest boss himself, Mr. Rick Ross. This space has fried chicken, homemade biscuits, chicken strips, and their bomb chicken sandwiches. The sauces and condiments are also made from scratch, you can’t go wrong here. Check out our review below:
Harold’s Chicken
1311 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 254-7227
The Original Harold’s Chicken from Chicago’s South Side has opened a post right here in Miami Beach! This Black owned fried chicken, shrimp, and fish joint has been frying up deliciousness for over 60 years. The Miami Beach location is tasty and has a pretty spirited bar. Don’t forget to get more of their iconic mild sauce!
Simply Good Pizza
723 N Lincoln Lane.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 786-803-8772
C-Food Shack
723 N Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: 786-526-7205
If you love Bahamian cuisine, then this should be your first stop. The food is always fresh, tasty, and authentic. One of my favorite spots while on the beach, especially when I’m in a hurry. The service is quick and friendly. I enjoyed everything here. Its rumored that chef has added a ton of new items! Check out our review below:
The Licking South Beach
754 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 397-8588
If you are visiting Miami, The Licking is kind of a rite of passage. It is the visiting culinary castle of any Hip-Hop royalty visiting Miami. The Licking is simply where you go if you are a celebrity in the world of rap, period. My favorite thing here is the turkey wing with extra lemon pepper butter sauce along with their pasta! Check out our article on The Licking below:
After eating all this delicious food, if you need a massage or any spa services, there is an incredible Black Owned Spa you can check out. Check out our review below:
Tao Spa Miami
726 6th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 216-7200
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For the folks who don’t really understand that the real Art Basel takes place in Miami Beach, but instead, you’re frolicking around in Miami’s Wynwood area, here are some delicious Black Owned spots for you all as well. We know it gets a bit confusing.
HOUSE OF MAC
2055 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL.
Phone: (786) 636-6967
Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen
316 NW 24th Street
MIAMI, FL
Phone: (786) 334-5162
Red Rooster
920 NW Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 640-9880
Chick’N Cone
2039 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (786) 999-4561
We hope you take the time to visit these incredible establishments and let us know what you thought! You can read more on amazing eateries in your hometown and the nation by following us @thehungryblackman on Facebook and Instagram or subscribe to our blog at www.thehungryblackman.com
