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Every year, the Miami New Times releases its ‘Best of Miami‘ Lists offering a guide to the best of almost everything in Miami, Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. More specifically, the Best of Miami is comprised of different lists…first you may find all of the Best of Miami in more than 300 categories judged and chosen by the staff of the Miami New Times, but then you have the chance to check out the Reader’s Choice Best of Miami 2018, which is what we have for you below. The Reader’s Choice shows you what the public thinks is the best. This year, the Miami New Times Reader’s Choice Awards were voted on by more than 9,000 online ballots. While many of the winners were easily predictable, others were surprising. So, check out the list below and tell us what you think!
Miami New Times 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards
Category |
Winner |
Best Art Gallery |
LOCUST PROJECTS |
Best Arthouse Cinema |
O CINEMA |
Best Band |
AFROBETA |
Best Dance Club |
E11EVEN MIAMI |
Best DJ |
OSCAR G |
Best Drag Queen |
MISS TOTO |
Best Festival |
COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL |
Best Gay Bar |
TWIST |
Best Karaoke |
LET’S SANG AT GRAMPS |
Best Latin Club |
BALL & CHAIN |
Best Live Music Venue |
CHURCHILL’S PUB |
Best Movie Theater |
CMX BRICKELL CITY CENTRE |
Best Museum |
PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI |
Best Pool Hall |
LOST WEEKEND |
Best Radio Personality |
DJ LAZ (HITS 97.3) |
Best Radio Station |
Y100 |
Best Rock Club |
GRAMPS |
Best Strip Club |
TOOTSIE’S CABARET |
Best Theater for Drama |
ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE THEATRE |
Best TV News Anchor |
ROXANNE VARGAS |
Best Twitter Feed |
@BILLYCORBEN |
Best Bagels |
ROASTERS ‘N TOASTERS |
Best Bakery |
ZAK THE BAKER |
Best Bar Food |
SWEET LIBERTY DRINKS & SUPPLY CO. |
Best Bar, Broward |
RHYTHM & VINE |
Best Bar, Central |
BLACKBIRD ORDINARY |
Best Bar, Miami Beach |
BROKEN SHAKER |
Best Bar, North |
THE ANDERSON |
Best Bar, South |
SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL |
Best Bar, West |
M.I.A. BEER COMPANY |
Best Barbecue |
SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q |
Best Breakfast |
BIG PINK |
Best Brewery |
FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY |
Best Brunch |
TAP 42 |
Best Burger |
KUSH |
Best Ceviche |
CVI.CHE 105 |
Best Chef |
ADRIANNE CALVO (CHEF ADRIANNE’S) |
Best Chinese Restaurant |
HAKKASAN |
Best Cocktails |
BEAKER & GRAY |
Best Coffeehouse |
PANTHER COFFEE |
Best Cuban Restaurant |
VERSAILLES RESTAURANT |
Best Desserts |
BUNNIE CAKES |
Best Diner |
WYNWOOD DINER |
Best Doughnuts |
THE SALTY DONUT |
Best Food Hall |
1-800-LUCKY |
Best Fried Chicken |
YARDBIRD SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR |
Best Happy Hour |
BULLA GASTROBAR |
Best Inexpensive Restaurant |
MS. CHEEZIOUS |
Best Late-Night Dining |
LA SANDWICHERIE |
Best Martini |
SMITH & WOLLENSKY |
Best Mojito |
SUGARCANE RAW BAR GRILL |
Best New Bar |
THE WHARF MIAMI |
Best Outdoor Dining |
MANDOLIN AEGEAN BISTRO |
Best Pizza |
STEVE’S PIZZA |
Best Restaurant in Coconut Grove |
GREENSTREET CAFE |
Best Restaurant in Coral Gables |
SWINE SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR |
Best Restaurant in the Design District/Midtown |
KYU |
Best Restaurant in Downtown Miami |
ZUMA CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CUISINE |
Best Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale |
STEAK 954 |
Best Restaurant in Hollywood |
LE TUB |
Best Restaurant in South Beach |
MACCHIALINA |
Best Restaurant in South Miami-Dade |
FINKA TABLE & TAP |
Best Sports Bar |
DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL |
Best Steakhouse |
PRIME 112 |
Best Sushi |
PUBBELLY SUSHI |
Best Taco |
COYO TACO |
Best Vegan Restaurant |
PLANT MIAMI |
Best Auto Dealership |
BRAMAN MOTORS |
Best Barbershop |
THE SPOT BARBERSHOP |
Best Bike Shop |
MACK CYCLE & FITNESS |
Best Bookstore |
BOOKS & BOOKS |
Best Cigar Shop |
LITTLE HAVANA CIGAR FACTORY |
Best Clothing Boutique |
ALCHEMIST |
Best Florist |
LOTTUS FLORAL DESIGN |
Best Gym |
ANATOMY AT 1220 |
Best Hair Salon |
JUNIOR & HATTER |
Best Liquor Store |
BIG DADDY’S LIQUORS |
Best Mall |
AVENTURA MALL |
Best Manicure |
VANITY PROJECTS |
Best Men’s Clothing Store |
CONCRETE BUNGALOW |
Best Spa |
THE STANDARD SPA, MIAMI BEACH |
Best Tattoo Shop |
INKAHOLIK |
Best Thrift Store |
MIAMI TWICE |
Best Beach |
SOUTH BEACH |
Best Coach |
ERIK SPOELSTRA |
Best Dog Park |
DAVID T. KENNEDY PARK |
Best Historic Landmark |
VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENS |
Best Hotel |
FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH |
Best Miami Dolphins Player |
CAMERON WAKE |
Best Miami Heat Player |
DWYANE WADE |
Best Miami Hurricanes Player |
BRAXTON BERRIOS |
Best Miami Marlins Player |
STARLIN CASTRO |
Best Park |
SOUTH POINTE PARK |
Best People-Watching Spot |
LINCOLN ROAD |
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners |
WYNWOOD WALLS |
Best Pool |
VENETIAN POOL |
Best Soccer Field |
BRICKELL SOCCER ROOFTOP |
Best Sportscaster |
DAN LE BATARD |
Best Tennis Court |
FLAMINGO PARK TENNIS CENTER |
Best Yoga |
SKANDA YOGA STUDIO |