Cecconi’s is a lovely Italian eatery tucked away in the very chic members' club and hotel, Soho Beach House. The restaurant's outdoor courtyard is adorned with sea foam and cream, striped tile floors and ivy-draped trellises. With cozy seating, rough-hewn wooden beams and twinkling lights floating above, it’s a romantic destination for any meal. You can’t go wrong with any of the wood oven pizzas or pasta dishes like spaghetti with Maine lobster.

For upscale Peruvian food, check out La Mar by Gaston Acurio. Its expansive outdoor patio on Biscayne Bay offers water views with the glittering reflection of Downtown Miami's skyline. Indulge in a variety of ceviches and tiraditos or something from the grill. Menu highlights include the clasico ceviche made with fluke and the stir-fried lomo saltado tenderloin. Try the chef’s tasting menu to sample many of the restaurant’s signature items.

Set in Coconut Grove's Peacock Park near Biscayne Bay, Glass & Vine has a sprawling outdoor deck where you can enjoy inventive fare. It’s a popular spot for lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch. Start with some tostones (plantains) for the table, choose your main dish, then polish it all off with a side of their irresistible truffle fries made with parmigiano reggiano and white truffle oil.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro is an outdoor dining gem in the Miami Design District. The authentic dishes and bistro atmosphere feels like you've been transported to a remote Greek island. No wonder it’s so popular among Miami’s fashion set, who swing by for Mediterranean fare after a mid-morning shop. Start with a sampler of homemade hummus with fresh pita, but leave some room for the Greek fries or the cheese saganaki, a fried cheese appetizer that is melt-in-your-mouth good.

Greenstreet Cafe is a Coconut Grove institution serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snag a sidewalk table in the shade and enjoy the bohemian ambiance of The Grove, a historic neighborhood founded in the 1870s by artists and intellectuals. The cafe serves popular classics, including cheeseburgers, linguini with shrimp, and Greek salads.

A charming experience awaits at The Café at Books & Books, a legendary independent bookstore with oodles of character and three rooms of book-lined walls. Coral Gables is the mini-chain’s original location, with wrought iron chairs and tables situated inside a Spanish-style courtyard. The menu highlights local and seasonal ingredients with fresh sandwiches, salads and entrees with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from.

Quinto La Huella is a unique experience well known for its open-fire parrilla and wood-fired oven. As EAST Miami Hotel's signature eatery, Quinto offers wholesome flavors in a rustic chic dining room and lush outdoor terrace overlooking Brickell City Centre and Miami Skyline. For a taste of their best wood-fired flavors, bring some friends who can help you with the Tabla de Carne, a sampling of New Zealand rack of lamb, NY strip steak, pork belly, roasted chicken, and South American sausage.

Bright yellow umbrellas and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay make The Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard a stunning waterfront destination. The menu focuses on fresh, local ingredients, with some vegetarian and vegan options. Start your meal with the bread basket, grilled focaccia paired with tomato butter and eggplant goat cheese dip. Move on to main dishes such as the grilled mahi sandwich or something from the raw bar like passionfruit ceviche.

A La Folie Cafe is a laid-back French spot specializing in homemade crepes. Grab a table on the sidewalk and you’ll be transported to a charming French village. The cafe boasts an extensive menu of savory and sweet crepes filled with everything from salmon and brie to coconut and white chocolate. If you're looking for something with a little heat, pair a glass of "spicy lemonade" with the Merguez "Habibi" a sandwich made with spicy lamb sausage.