Paya Miami - Miami Beach (FL)

4 /5 Serg Mayer: Everything we tried was truly delicious, but the lamb chops were the absolute highlight — perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The crab cake and wagyu tartare were also excellent and well balanced. We seated on the terrace. During our visit it was very calm and quiet, which gave the evening a more intimate, relaxed mood. Inside, the interior didn’t fully match our personal taste, but that didn’t take away from the quality of the food and the overall experience.

5 /5 Bari Friedlander: From start to finish, every dish was a work of art. We began with the scallop crudo — delicately layered with passionfruit that added the perfect touch of brightness — and the hamachi crudo, which melted in your mouth. The ceviche was unbelievably fresh and vibrant, bursting with citrus and just the right amount of heat, while the papaya salad added a refreshing, tropical balance to the meal. For the main course, the local fish of the day was recommended, and it did not disappoint — perfectly cooked, incredibly fresh, and beautifully presented. Each bite reminded me why Miami’s coastal flavors are unmatched. To finish, the sorbet topped with caviar was pure perfection — a creative, elegant finale that tied the entire meal together in the most unexpected and luxurious way. Everything from the presentation to the service was impeccable. Paya Miami is truly a gem — sophisticated yet warm, and easily one of my favorite dining experiences in the city

4 /5 Dannielle Cole: Came here for a date night, super cute little area! The bar was packed but had a lovely table outside. The service was quite slow, but so is everything on the beach right lol? We had the wahoo ceviche (honestly thought this was kinda meh, just wasn’t tasty), the shrimp and papaya salad was great as well as the lemongrass glazed fish… but the real winner of the night? The tamarind lamb chops! It was so tasty I wanted to eat the bones too lol. I wish they were just a little bigger but they are considered an appetizer. Just make sure you try them!!

5 /5 Sarah Leinbach: Easily one of the best restaurants in Miami and perfect for our anniversary dinner! From the moment you walk through the door, the vibes are immaculate from the gorgeous decor to the friendly hostess. For appetizers, we ordered the smashed cucumbers and truffle brie grilled cheese. Both were fantastic and unique, but I have literally never had anything that tasted quite like the smashed cucumbers. For our entrées, we ordered the prime skirt steak and peri peri chicken. The chicken was delicious, so juicy and lemony. The potatoes it came with were literally the best mashed potatoes I have ever had in my life! The steak was good, but the presentation was lacking. For dessert we had the rum cake and it was truly magical. You seriously cannot go wrong with anything on this menu! The only problem we encountered during our dining experience was that our food was accidentally delivered to the wrong table, so we had to wait quite a while to get our entrées. Thankfully, the staff were very transparent and provided us with updates, while remaining friendly and professional (they also even offered to provide us an additional appetizer while we waited). The restaurant has such amazing ambience that honestly we did not even mind waiting. Anyway, top tier dining experience, and we cannot wait to come back!

5 /5 Domina: I went on a Monday when they offer a special deal on the tasting menu — $50 per person instead of the usual $75. The food was good, with small sharing portions for two, and by dessert you feel full. Not stuffed, but enough, though it might not be sufficient for someone with a bigger appetite. The cocktails were disappointing — after trying three and none stood out, so the drink menu could use improvement.