It’s official—Miami’s best restaurant rankings just got a shake-up. For years, the top spot belonged to Boia De, the Michelin-starred darling that blends Brooklyn cool with L.A. strip mall charm. But now, there’s a new king of the culinary scene: Sunny’s, a contemporary steak house where the people just couldn't be nicer and every single dish knocks it out of the park.
So what makes Sunny’s the new number one? Contributor Eric Barton puts it best: "The whole thing—the ambiance, food, drinks and service—feels like a grand production, a special night out, even when you're just going for happy hour." It's also just as celebratory as Joe’s, one of Miami's most famous special occasion restaurants, "buzzing with servers and busboys and customers, where the food just nearly outshines the space," adds Barton. That’s high praise, considering the legendary Joe’s Stone Crab has set the gold standard for hospitality since, well, forever.
At Sunny’s, the experience is the star of the show. “Pitchers of cocktails, martini service and seafood platters come served in elaborate vessels that border on camp in the best way possible.” Translation? It’s a party, and you’re going to want a seat at the table.
That’s not to say Boia De has lost its shine. The cozy Buena Vista hideaway is still a Time Out favorite, serving up modern, Italian-inspired plates and low-ABV cocktails that somehow taste just as indulgent as their boozier counterparts. But for now, it’s stepping aside to make room for the Little River gem that is Sunny’s.