Living or vacationing in Miami Beach doesn’t mean giving up on your weight loss goals-especially when it comes to eating out. Eating even a bit healthier can bring you closer to a healthier you. Miami Beach offers a diverse range of dining options that cater to health-conscious individuals. From vegan eateries to Mediterranean-inspired restaurants, there's something for everyone looking to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal.
Organic and Plant-Based Havens
Aguacate Sanctuary Of Love
Aguacate Sanctuary Of Love, located in Tamiami, is a vegan spot that's also an animal sanctuary.
Planta
Planta is 100% plant-based, but wildly creative. Located on 850 Commerce St, Miami Beach, FL, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its innovative plant-based dishes. Tucked inside the Crest boutique hotel a block from Lincoln Rd is the first vegan restaurant in Miami established in 2015 and offers 100% animal free dining with all locally sourced products and ingredients. Located on 5th Street in South Beach, this cozy spot offers delicious food that can be kind to our planet and our bodies. Chef/Owner, Patty, and longtime Miami local makes every effort to provide a welcoming customer service and healthy food with a focus on sustainability and kindness.
Beehive Cafe & Juice Bar
Beehive Cafe & Juice Bar is a health food store on Bird Road with salads, sandwiches, and an overwhelming amount of vitamins.
Mediterranean Flavors with a Health-Forward Approach
Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen
At Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, the flavors of the Mediterranean shine through a health-forward lens. Created by Chef Sam Gorenstein and Pura Vida Miami Founder Omer Horev, the kosher-style menu features fresh, wholesome dishes. Their dedication to fresh ingredients ensures every dish supports a clean and balanced lifestyle. Pair your meal with boutique Israeli wines for a truly elevated experience.
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Estiatorio Milos Miami
At the forefront is Estiatorio Milos Miami, renowned for its dedication to the Mediterranean diet-praised globally as one of the healthiest lifestyles. Milos delivers an exquisite dining experience rooted in simplicity, flavor, and impeccable sourcing. From ultra-fresh, line-caught fish and seafood flown in daily from the Greek isles to farm-to-table organic vegetables, every dish is thoughtfully prepared with heart-healthy olive oil and a touch of sea salt, allowing the natural flavors to take center stage.
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse brings the soul of Italy's sun-kissed coast to Miami Beach. Here, generations of family recipes meet the bounty of land and sea, crafting an experience that transforms dining into a celebration of simple pleasures. Nestled alongside the iconic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, the heart of Donna Mare's kitchen is the pasta room where our dedicated Sfoglina creates pasta magic by hand, just as her father taught her in their family shop in Emilia-Romagna. From our wood-burning oven, a 50-year-old mother yeast-passed down through generations-gives life to our signature pizzas, a hybrid of Neapolitan and alla Palla styles. Their menu honors coastal Italian traditions through organic, expertly aged steaks, wood-fired seafood, and house-made pastas and desserts.
The Ocean Grill
The Ocean Grill is an open-air restaurant amidst the tropical foliage of South Beach, just steps away from the beach. Enjoy the refreshing breeze of the Atlantic Ocean or turn around and gaze at The Setai’s three infinity edge pools. The Ocean Grill offers a Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu whose custom-built wood-fire grill gives each dish a rustic flare. The chef’s counter seating faces directly into the open kitchen, allowing for a dynamic interaction between the chefs and diners, and view into the creative process.
Essensia Restaurant & Bar
Essensia Restaurant & Bar, located in the iconic and historic The Palms Hotel & Spa, presents seasonally-inspired, mindfully-sourced Mediterranean and international influences. Healthfully-prepared dishes made from premium, local and sustainably farmed ingredients cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including gluten free and vegan. Handcrafted cocktails and a carefully selected wine list complete the experience in a tropical and casually elegant indoor-outdoor ambiance that feels worlds away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Recently re-opened following a complete interior re-design and new menus, the Slow Food Snail of Approval and Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant honored eatery has recently been awarded ‘Best Outdoor Dining’ and ‘Best Healthy Dining’ in OpenTable’s 2025 Diners’ Choice Awards.
Quick and Healthy Options
Carrot Express
Carrot Express is a healthy-ish, fast-casual chain with locations around Miami. Carrot Express is a chain that makes salads, wraps, and bowls that do the job when you want something quick and healthy. Carrot Express is a Fast Casual concept in 8 locations including 2 on Miami Beach. It’s quick, reliable, healthy and they have salads, bowls wraps, burgers, couple of vegan options.Their locations include:
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- South Beach - 1828 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- North Beach - 7145 Collins Ave
Pura Vida
Pura Vida is a local favorite among wellness lovers with multiple locations in Miami Beach. Since its founding in 2012 by Omer and Jennifer Horev, Pura Vida Miami has been South Florida’s go-to destination for wellness-focused dining. Offering a diverse menu of nutrient-rich dishes including Superfood Smoothies, chef-driven Salads, and protein packed Bowls, Pura Vida Miami seamlessly blends health and indulgence. Pura Vida serves grilled proteins, superfood bowls, and low-carb options. Their locations include:
- 1940 Alton Road
- 1504 Bay Road
- 1601 Collins Ave
D’Lite
D’Lite is an all-day healthy cafe in Key Biscayne that makes good rice bowls, açai, and refreshing smoothies.
Nu Real Food
Nu Real Food is yet another sensible post-pilates Midtown lunch spot.
Tap 7.5
Tap’s açai and tapioca sandwiches work for a post-workout meal in Brickell.
Celis
Celis is a great takeout option for a great sandwich or healthy juice.
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Blue Lavender Cafe
Blue Lavender Cafe is a spot on Collins where vegan and gluten-free options aren't just sides.
Prana
Prana is a casual South Beach cafe good for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Unique Culinary Experiences
Le Jardinier
Le Jardinier is a collaborative culinary experience crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli and global hospitality group The Bastion Collection. Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, one Michelin-starred Le Jardinier celebrates seasonality with dishes that encapsulate the land’s rich offerings on every plate, reflecting and paying tribute to the rhythm of nature. Le Jardinier's modern, light-filled space and lush outdoor dining area evoke a fun, tropical garden in the heart of the Miami Design District.
Nobu Miami
The Miami outpost of Nobu, the world renowned Japanese chef recognized for pioneering a new style Japanese cuisine, brings a burst of excitement to the top ranked Nobu Hotel Miami Beach located inside the iconic Eden Roc Miami Beach. The menu features Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso & Rock Shrimp Tempura, as well as Miami favorites like the Tai Butter Lettuce; Tenderloin Yuzu Truffle. Omakase or tasting menus, offer a memorable opportunity to savor the restaurant’s many distinctive flavors.
Forte dei Marmi
Forte dei Marmi freshly procures and skillfully prepares the highest quality local organic produce, farm-raised prime meats, and wild-caught seafood and fish. With his worldwide experience, Andrea Reitano, brings together the sophisticated simplicity of Italian fine dining with slow food culture. To that end, the wine and cocktail program will focus on organic and biodynamic offerings.
Campo
Rooted in nature, crafted with flavor! Step into the vibrant embrace of Campo at Casa Faena, where the essence of countryside dining meets the rich flavors of Latin-inspired New American cuisine. Inspired by Alan Faena’s countryside home in Argentina, Campo celebrates the bounty of the land, crafting health-conscious dishes from locally sourced ingredients. Here, every meal tells a story, blending farm-to-table freshness with a soulful Latin touch. Led by the talented Chef Antonio Maldonado, each dish reflects his cherished family recipes and culinary expertise, merging wholesome options with rich flavors. Campo serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner daily, featuring everything from refreshing smoothies and garden-fresh salads to hearty, nourishing entrées. Whether starting your day or indulging in a sumptuous dinner, Campo invites you to experience a feast that nourishes both body and soul.
Casual and Lively Spots
Arkadia Grill
Whether it’s a friendly get-together, family dinner or after-work libations, Arkadia Grill at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the perfect spot to kick-back and relax. Tables are adorned with games, a lively atmosphere, and upbeat music, making guests feel like they are at a casual backyard bash with a menu to match the vibe. The casual dining menu consists of pizza made from scratch, rich with fresh, local ingredients and to die for Burgers. Design your own salads from a checklist of fresh, tasty ingredients, or graze on an array of crave-able snacks.
LA CÔTE
Sparkling French Mediterranean cuisine is presented in a chic, two-level restaurant situated beach and poolside, with sweeping views of the ocean and great sunset vistas. Inspired by the lifestyle of the Côte d’Azur, the ambiance is both laid-back and lively. Enjoy the unspoiled, simple dishes of the South of France - tapas-style starters of warm haloumi cheese and raw bar selections; entrees of Moroccan spice lamb loin and Cheramoula prawns. Addictive desserts and fashionable cocktails round out the experience.
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