Restaurants
Chick & Smash
Chick & Smash is an independent restaurant on NE 39th Street in the Design District, near-perfectly rated by its customers.
140 NE 39th St $$
Design District
Restaurants in Design District
There are 12 locally-owned restaurants in Design District, Miami on Miami Shop Local. Start with Chick & Smash on 140 NE 39th St. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
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El Turco
El Turco is an independent Turkish restaurant on NE 2nd Avenue just north of the Design District, with thousands of strong reviews.
5026 NE 2nd Ave $$
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Jass Kitchen
Jass Kitchen is an independent Turkish restaurant on NE 46th Street in the Design District, with thousands of strong reviews.
190 NE 46th St $$
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Karyu
Karyu is an independent Japanese restaurant on NE 41st Street in the Design District, well-reviewed by local customers.
40 NE 41st St
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Lemoni Cafe
Lemoni Cafe is an independent coffee shop on NE 2nd Avenue just north of the Design District, with hundreds of strong reviews.
4600 NE 2nd Ave #8 $$
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MC Kitchen
MC Kitchen is an independent Italian restaurant on NE 2nd Avenue in the Design District, with hundreds of Google reviews.
4141 NE 2nd Ave
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Mia Market Food Hall
Mia Market Food Hall is an independent restaurant on Second Floor of the Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St in Design District, with thousands of Google reviews.
Second Floor of the Palm Court, 140 NE 39th St #241
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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is an independent American restaurant on NE 40th Street in the Design District, with thousands of Google reviews.
130 NE 40th St
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Sardomare - Design District
Sardomare - Design District is an independent restaurant on NE 39th St in Design District, well-reviewed by local customers.
140 NE 39th St #241
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Sofia
Sofia is an independent Italian restaurant on NE 39th Street in the Design District, with thousands of strong reviews.
Inside Palm Court Dome, 140 NE 39th St #133 $$$
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Walrus Rodeo
Walrus Rodeo is an independent restaurant on NE 2nd Avenue just north of the Design District, with hundreds of strong reviews.
5143 NE 2nd Ave $$
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Yasu Omakase
Yasu Omakase is an independent Japanese restaurant on NE 41st Street in the Design District, highly rated by its customers.
151 NE 41st St Ste 137 $$
About restaurants in Design District
Design showrooms and galleries — with independent cafés and shops holding their own among the luxury flagships.
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Frequently asked
How many locally-owned restaurants are in Design District?
There are 12 locally-owned restaurants in Design District, Miami on Miami Shop Local. Start with Chick & Smash on 140 NE 39th St. All are independent — no chains — with phone, hours, and directions on each listing.
What are the best restaurants in Design District?
We don't rank our listings — but every business in this list for Design District is independent and locally owned, not a chain. Compare hours, price, and reviews on each listing, then call or get directions.
Are these restaurants in Design District independent businesses?
Yes. Every business listed here is locally owned — Miami Shop Local never lists national chains.
Where else in Miami can I find restaurants?
Beyond Design District, Miami Shop Local lists restaurants in neighborhoods across the city — browse them all on the restaurants category page.