The Best Queer-Owned Restaurants in Miami Beach
Miami Beach has always been a culinary destination, but the city's queer-owned restaurant scene is having a moment. Here are the spots you need to know about.
Miami Beach has always been a culinary destination, but the city's queer-owned restaurant scene is having a moment. From intimate bistros to buzzy cocktail bars, here are the spots you need to know about.
Naked Taco — Don't let the name fool you: this is serious Mexican food. Chef Carlos Gutierrez, who is openly gay, has created a menu that honors his grandmother's recipes while pushing the cuisine forward. The al pastor tacos are transcendent. 1228 Ocean Drive.
Bodega — A taqueria by day, a speakeasy by night. Push through the refrigerator door in the back and you'll find one of South Beach's best cocktail bars. The owners are community fixtures who've been involved in Miami Beach Pride for years. 1220 16th Street.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar — Chef Jeff McInnis is a James Beard nominee and a vocal LGBTQ+ ally. His fried chicken is the stuff of legend, and the brunch service is one of the best in the city. 1600 Lenox Ave.
Barceloneta — Spanish tapas in a gorgeous space on Lincoln Road. Co-owner Alejandro Muguerza has been a fixture of Miami Beach's LGBTQ+ community for years. The patatas bravas and jamón ibérico are mandatory. 1400 20th Street.
