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Area 31 vs Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

Both restaurants are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink scores significantly better than Area 31. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink ranks #1 in Miami with praise from 18 sources such as Time Out, BlackBook and Concierge.

Area 31
Area 31
8 / 10
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131-2123
From $31 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you dig seafood but care for the environment, Area 31 is your conscientiously sanctioned culinary hot spot." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.1
"At this "swanky" seafooder atop Downtown's EPIC Hotel, chef E. Michael Reidt prepares "delicious" "local and sustainable" fish." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Miami seemingly "fuses" or puts “modern twists” on everything. But some things are delicious without the Miamification."
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"The skyscraper-to-bay-beyond view actually makes Miami look like a real city, and is a perfect backdrop for cocktails during happy hour." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Located on the 16th floor of Miami's EPIC Hotel, Area 31 offers sweeping views of both land and sea." Full review
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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
9 / 10
130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
From $30 /night
Concierge Concierge
"The latest spot from chef Michael Schwartz—of Nemo fame—is this industrial-chic indoor-outdoor space with a raw-concrete floor and simple dark-wood fixtures. Schwartz's signature focus on..."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Michael's is often cited as Miami's top restaurant, and it's not hard to see why." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Rigorously fresh and locally sourced American meals. Simple but never boring dishes such as wood-oven roasted local snapper dusted with fennel pollen."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The ‘genuine’ in Michael Schwartz’ restaurant name refers to its use of locally sourced ingredients and healthy dose of innovation, moderated by its respect for the classics." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Ambitious" yet "down-to-earth" small, medium and large plates of locally sourced New American "comfort" food, backed by "inspired" treats from "genius" pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith." Full review
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