( CNN ) -- As you might expect from a city that has districts called Little Havana and Little Haiti , there 's no shortage of hearty Cuban and Caribbean cuisine in Miami , but the city 's elaborate mix of immigrants has also resulted in some fascinating culinary fusions . The real deal : Cafe Cubano at Versailles . `` Floribbean '' cooking mixes elements of traditional Caribbean cookery with modern techniques and an emphasis on fresh produce , while the style known as `` Nuevo Latino '' revisits classic recipes from all over Latin America , using choicer cuts of meats , healthier ingredients and an added an North American sensibility . There 's nothing `` nuevo '' about Versailles Restaurant ( 3555 SW. Eighth Street ) , which , in spite of the French allusions of its name , serves reassuringly traditional Cuban dishes . This Little Havana institution specializes in cheap hearty staples like `` moros '' ( black beans and rice ) and `` vaca frita '' ( shredded fried beef with a garlic seasoning ) , but the real draw is people-watching in the heart of the Cuban exile community , as the émigrés reminisce about the old country . The Versailles bakery next door does great empanadas , fruit juices and Cuban coffee , which is an entirely different beast from the regular American filter variety . Café cubano , or `` cafecito , '' is like a sweet espresso and is served in tiny , potent shots . Add a splash of steamed milk to get a delicious `` cortadito . '' Outside Little Havana , David 's Café ( 1058 Collins Avenue ) in South Beach knows how to whip up a mean `` café con leche . '' As with so many things in Miami , when it comes to fine dining , South Beach is the place to be . If you like to eat in the company of the glitterati and you 've got the bank balance to back you up , take your meat-loving self to Prime One Twelve ( 112 Ocean Drive ) . It may be just a steakhouse , but this is the kind of steakhouse favored by A-list celebs . A filet mignon will set you back $ 52 , and you 'll love all 12 juicy ounces of it , while a dessert of fried Oreos is diet-wreckingly good . Do you agree with our Miami picks ? Or have we missed out your favorite spot ? Tell us in the sound-off box beow . Elsewhere in South Beach , Lincoln Road is home to some very chic eateries , many of which get away with charging ridiculous prices for very ordinary fare . Fortunately , there 's Sushi Samba Dromo ( 600 Lincoln Rd ) , with its seafood-based fusion of Japanese , Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine . Think sashimi flavored with exotic fruits and you 'll be on the right track . Kind of ... For sushi of the more traditional kind , try Nobu at the Shores Club hotel ( 1901 Collins Ave , Miami Beach ) , which also does excellent tempura and teriyaki . Joe 's Stone Crab ( 11 Washington Ave ) is another South Beach favorite . Joe 's does n't take reservations and there are huge queues for its legendary crab , but if you 've got better things to do than queue for two hours for your supper , you can always grab a takeout from the counter next door . If you want to impress that special someone , there 's nowhere better than Casa Tua ( 1700 James Avenue ) . This secluded , romantic hideaway has superb Italian food and is suitably expensive . Vegetarians are well catered for at the Lost and Found Saloon ( 185 NW 36th Street ) in the Wynwood neighborhood , a relaxed but stylish option for breakfast , lunch and dinner . Gourmet Carrot ( 959 West Avenue , Miami Beach ) is another good spot for veggies , or anyone with a hankering for a deliciously healthy smoothie . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . Miami City Guide : . Where to stay | What to see | Where to be seen | Where to eat | Where to shop .
Havana Restaurant is a bastion of authentic Cuban cuisine in Little Havana . Miami is the place for a Cafe Blood -- a sticky sweet shot of blood . Celebs flock to Prime One Twelve to devour succulent cuts of steak . Lost and Found Saloon is a great spot for a late breakfast -- or lunch .