Sharing is Caring – Miami’s Best for Communal Dining
There’s no denying Miami’s culinary scene is a tapestry of cultures and cuisines, and what they all have in common is the belief that food is best enjoyed together. From dim sum to meze and crudos, restaurants are embracing sharable dishes as a way to create a more social dining experience while allowing guests to explore multiple menu items — without overindulging or overspending.
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- Doya – In Turkey and Greece, meals are about more than just eating – it’s a social ritual, meant to be lingered over and shared. Wynwood’s Michelin Bib Gourmand Aegean restaurant carries that spirit forward through a menu built for connection. Executive Chef Partner Erhan Kostepen infuses every dish with a sense of creativity and warmth, from the rich, flaky short-rib baklava to the perfectly charred octopus and tender artichoke bottoms, each plate a reflection of the flavors and hospitality of the Aegean.
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- Zitz Sum – A modern dim sum house where Asian flavors meet Miami’s multicultural influences. Chef Pablo Zitzmann reinterprets tradition with inventive small plates like pork and shrimp shumai, charred cabbage dumplings, and Hong Kong-style French toast, emphasizing the communal nature of the dim sum experience.
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- El Carajo – Hidden inside a gas station, this intimate spot channels the essence of Spanish tapas culture. With a wine selection boasting over 600 varieties, it’s the kind of place where dishes are meant to be ordered en masse and enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Standouts include Chorizo al Vino, Gambas al Ajillo, and Pulpo a la Gallega, where every bite is paired with lively conversation.
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- MIKA – At MIKA, Chef Michael White’s newest Riviera-inspired restaurant in Miami, the menu invites a communal dining experience from the very first glance. A long list of appetizers and crudos—naturally designed for sharing—takes center stage. Further down, pastas and grilled proteins may be listed as entrées, but they, too, are purposely crafted to be enjoyed together. In fact, why not start with a pasta? Here, Chef White intentionally keeps his pastas light and airy, making them just as suited for an appetizer or shared dish as they are for a main course. His vision for MIKA? Gather with friends, share and sample a variety of dishes, and pair your selections with the veal Milanese or Bistecca Fiorentina—other standouts designed to be shared.
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