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10 Local Dishes You Must Try in South Florida

Published by SoFlo Bites Editorial Team • Local Travel & Dining Guides

South Florida's dining scene is defined by standout signature creations that capture the creativity and passion of our local chefs. If you are exploring the region, make sure these 10 iconic, must-try dishes are on your radar:

  1. Star-Shaped Ricotta Pizzas (Mister 01): A playful and award-winning creation where each point of the thin, crisp crust is folded and filled with creamy ricotta cheese.
  2. Drunken Shrimp (Cooper’s Hawk): Premium shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon, cooked crisp, and served with a rich, tequila-infused lime butter sauce.
  3. Spinach Tagliolini (Citrus Grillhouse): Fine spinach-infused pasta tossed in roasted garlic butter, fresh spinach leaves, and finished with freshly grated Parmesan overlooking the ocean.
  4. Chicken & Pork Gyoza (Tanuki): Perfectly seared pan-Asian gyoza dumplings, packed with savory flavor and served with a custom dipping sauce.
  5. Eggs Benedict (Little Hen): Flawlessly poached organic eggs served on toasted muffins with rich hollandaise inside a gorgeous, flower-draped boutique dining room.
  6. The Bar Burger (The Bar): A Coral Gables legend, featuring a perfectly grilled beef patty topped with classic pub fixings in a historic, cozy pub setting.
  7. Gourmet Skillet Pancakes (Chug’s Diner): Thicker, fluffy diner-style skillet pancakes served with whipped butter and warm maple syrup.
  8. Award-Winning Burgers (La Birra Bar): Crafted with proprietary beef blends and house-baked cloud-like buns, designed to melt in your mouth.
  9. Charcoal-Grilled Carne Asada Tacos (El Sid Taqueria): Authentic, highly rated street tacos served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime.
  10. Moscow Savory Crepe (Saffrano Crepes & Coffee): Paper-thin, freshly cooked crepe filled with savory meats, cheese, and vegetables in Plantation.

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