Amara at Paraiso

4.4

4468 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso is the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant bringing together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture. From environment to cuisine and vibe, experience the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty of Biscayne Bay that defines what living in Miami is all about through the lens of James Beard Award-winning chef/restauranteur Michael Schwartz.

We are taking every precaution to ensure a safe dining experience for our guests during these unprecedented times. Our outdoor seating is spacious, with many tables on our covered terrace.

We accept walk ins and have bar seating available.

Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Latin American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 676-9495
Website
http://www.amaraatparaiso.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
The team from Michael Schwartz events can bring the Amara experience to life at your event off-site. For menus and a list of our full-service capabilities email: events@amaraatparaiso.com
Private party facilities
A Love Letter to Miami. Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture to create the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant from environment to cuisine and vibe.
Private party contact
Tiffany Smith: (786) 708-6408

Location
3101 NE 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
Neighborhood
Edgewater
Cross street
30th Terrace at NE 7th Avenue
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Paradise Lunch
Multiple dates available
Lunch in paradise awaits at Amara at Paraiso! Indulge in our 3-course menu for just $35, with a choice of 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts. 🌴🍽️
Ring in the New Year on the Bay!
Dec 31, 2023 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Amara at Paraiso! ✨ Enjoy a festive a la carte menu with holiday dishes and cocktails, all against a stunning waterfront backdrop. Join us for a night of great food, drinks, and unforgettable moments with friends and family. 🎉 Book your seat now for a joyous start to the new year! 🥂
Nochebuena at Amara at Paraiso
Dec 24, 2023 only
Celebrate Christmas Eve at Amara at Paraiso! 🔥 Enjoy live music, sizzling live fire cooking with the Caja China, and dive into exclusive a la carte Nochebuena specials. Reserve now for a festive night of flavors and joy! 🎄🔥🌟

Offers

$1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Price Veuve Clicquot
Multiple dates available
Tue - 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Tuesdays are your oyster! $1 oysters all day, plus 1/2 price Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label. Enjoy the view by the bay! 🌊🥂🍴

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What 4,468 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Downtown Areas
Most Booked

4,468 Reviews

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RBriggs
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience5
Don’t let the service slip! Food and ambiance are perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience3
The service was horrible. I had to ask the waiter for our drinks, food, and dessert every time. Besides, only about 4-5 tables were busy. The place was practically empty. The food was ok. Nothing major. The only thing I enjoyed was the atmosphere. The place is beautiful. However, not sure how they were able to get so many good reviews. They need to step it up with the service.
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MartinM
Washington DC
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
The setting was lovely and our waiter was nice, but the food was mixed. We had a risotto dish that looked and tasted like it came from a box. The mashed potatoes were basically potato soup—tasty enough, but really strange. Desserts were okay at best. The real complaint is the price. How can places in Miami keep charging upwards of $100 person and giving you food that’s not as good as what you’d get at a decent fast-casual place? The pretentiousness is ridiculous.
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MaryjoM
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Phenomenal ambiance, the smash yuca lacks desire to eat extremely sticky and starchy.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience5
Food was terrible cold, service was slow, no options in the menu ….
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
The view can’t be beat but the Thanksgiving dinner was meh. Stone crab and oysters are always good. Jose was a delight. Drinks are good. Valet is a litte rude and takes a really long time for 25$
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BRIAN
Exclusive
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great ambience as you dine on the shores of Biscayne Bay. Even though it was a great dining experience, the menu is very limited. Highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts.
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MarcosH
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience5
We went there just to eat turkey, at the Thanksgiving day. Disappointed, the turkey was completely dry.
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ChristianS
Fort Lauderdale
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always a good time at Amara starting with the gorgeous views if the bay. Service was excellent as usual. Food was good (not great), and a little over priced.
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Lovesgoodfood
Los Angeles
137 reviews
vip
2.0
137 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience5
This was a very unfortunate experience that began with a shouting argument with the valet. Not sure why a valet would want to argue prior to parking the car and especially at $25 per pop. Being aggravated at the beginning, It was hard to get out of it, even though it was Thanksgiving. The view was sensational, the French wine great, the salad delicious and dessert exceptional. However, the Thanksgiving turkey meal was boring. The turkey extremely dried out, the string beans really undercooked, maybe not even cooked and the Mac and cheese was good. Just good. I also had the oysters which I would say were tasteless. This was an extremely disappointing experience, and now I know why people don’t like going out on Thanksgiving.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
Yes, the spot is lovely, right by the water, but that's pretty much the only nice thing about Amara. The food is below average and terribly, terribly overpriced. Their staff is desperate to push you to buy more of their bland dishes, making them seriously obnoxious (no, I don't need to be asked 3 times "if I want some champagne"). Also beware with wine by the glass: our waiter never asked for which size we wanted, tricked us and charged for the largest size. We could have just bought a bottle given how much we paid. You can find better in Miami: avoid this restaurant, it's a tourist trap.
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Chris
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Food/Views outstanding, service can use major work. Ordered some kid entrees and it came with green rice, instead of her mentioning this before it was our fault cause we didn’t know the rice was green. So had to order $12 fries since the kids didn’t want the rice. The busser was in a better mood and better service. Reservation said bday lunch, had remind her about it. Didn’t deserve the $90 tip (included).
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CaSeMi1980
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place by the water. Food was delicious. Perfect for date night.
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STHEFANYF
Las Vegas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
The food was good but too much spice and nobody told us when we made de order. The attendant was rude many times! Service terrible! But the location and outdoor view really beautiful
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Ahmad
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
We were really excited to try this for our anniversary but as soon as we sat down service was incredibly disappointing, the waiter disappeared on us for 15 min before taking our order and we had to flag another waitress and they were very inattentive and slow (e.g. we received crab claws but then waited for another 15 min to get the crab opener tool). As for food, prawns and cauliflower were good but catch of the day was tasteless. Too noisy and we didn't want to stay to order desert for our anniversary because of the poor service.
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UmbertoG
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience5
The food was uneventful. It’s time for the talented Michael Schwartz to revamp the kitchen and cuisine of this delightfully situated restaurant.
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MarilynD
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The setting is beautiful. The food was tasty if a bit overpriced. The menu is quite limited. The service does not warrant the price point. Parking was a pain. We waited over 20 minutes for our car at the valet. Overall, it was a nice experience, but not someplace I would frequent.
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The worst valet at any restaurant I have ever gone too. Wait times of 20 minutes, unorganized, very little English understood, walk half a block to pick up the car when valet finally does bring it! Worth taking ride service than driving there.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience5
The food was to salty, the dessert I was very good.
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TatianaG
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nos encanta. Lo recomendamos y vamos mucho. Sitio obligado en nuestras visitas a esta ciudad.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was beautiful & very comfortable. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful with any questions about the menu. Thr food was excellent,
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DailyBread
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
2.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
Unfortunately, this restaurant has gone downhill. The food was very poorly prepared and the menu appears to have been substantially curtailed. Very disappointing.
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anitaF
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was exceptional!! Great food , amazing view and excellent service . Our waitress Vragana wow!! She was amazing. Let us enjoy your food , and we were in great company. No rushing us out ! I recommend this restaurant to many ! We will definitely come back!! Keep up the excellent service! Cheers!!
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MarielA
Miami
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
Gorgeous ambiance as always. Service has decayed a bit or perhaps was our server that didn’t pay much attention. The water guy was always the helpful person. Food is good maintains good quality
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Jacob
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner home run. This isn’t the finest of fine dining (not what I was looking for) but I made a request via email to reservations to be executed on anniversary and reservations (Pauline?) called day of to confirm my preorder and everything was set. She was lovely. They had a few other really nice touches on the table that surprised us and were thoughtful and touching - in short it worked out perfectly - many thanks to the team and I’m very very grateful to them all. Kyle was great on table service. Attentive but not intrusive. Menus printed personalized. They also completed a mini wine pairing I had setup which was just right. Management table touches. Perfect. Thanks to the team top to bottom.
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Pelegrino
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an unpleasant experience, but were immediately contacted by management and they more than made up for it. Amara is beautiful and they aim to please.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall1food5service1ambience5
Was over charged. When I tried contacting the manager no response
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Monica
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Amara!! Great views, food and service. Definitely recommend
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Kika
Greater Boston
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I’ve been at Amara before, for dinner and brunch. Tonight dinner didn’t catch me much. The drinks were good! The restaurant is very pretty!
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NYCluv
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Incredibly overpriced for the quality of food. Very limited menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a Gem. Great food and the view of the ocean. Quintessential Miami.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Good view, great service, good infrastructure but Need to improve their menu
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MilenaN
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant, staff, location, food, overall, we just love it.
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RMiami
Miami
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here many times and always enjoyed. This was the same last night. Two couples. Sat inside Beautiful setting. Great server. Very attentive and informative We had both empanadas , the octopus, red snapper, prawns and arroz verde. All great. We will be back
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance , delicious food … Tuesday’s $1 oysters were amazing !!!!
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RollingStoneMiami
Miami
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite go-to spot for when we want to dine outside and enjoy the benefits of living in Miami near the water. Arrived as the sun was setting, before the spot became crowded, which it often is. From beginning to end, great service, cocktails, meal. Four of us ordered a variety of items to share, satisfying the vegetarian and pescatarians/carnivores in the group.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Will return. View and food were amazing.
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Sofia
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Muy lento el servicio, con muy poca actitud de servicio y amabilidad. La comida no impacta. Volvería a disfrutar de un vinito por la ambientacion y la vista!!
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AnthonyB
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Good food but over priced for what it is. Service is not up to par with the prices being charged. $800 for brunch with no alcohol and they can't even remember who ordered what. The value is not there.
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FoodFan
Denver
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
One of the best views in town. Food is great and service was great too
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Amara at Paraiso using the Order Online button.

Amara at Paraiso is rated 4.4 stars by 4468 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 91 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3101 NE 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
30th Terrace at NE 7th Avenue
Neighborhood
Edgewater
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Latin American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amaraatparaiso.com/
Phone number
(305) 676-9495
Catering
The team from Michael Schwartz events can bring the Amara experience to life at your event off-site. For menus and a list of our full-service capabilities email: events@amaraatparaiso.com
Private party facilities
A Love Letter to Miami. Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture to create the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant from environment to cuisine and vibe.
Private party contact
Tiffany Smith: (786) 708-6408

Amara at Paraiso

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

100 Miami / Southeast Florida Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Miami

Experiences

Paradise Lunch

Ring in the New Year on the Bay!

Nochebuena at Amara at Paraiso

Offers

$1 Oyster Tuesdays & 1/2 Price Veuve Clicquot

Popular dishes

Yuca Cheese Puffs

Fish Ceviche

Smoked Fish Dip

Menu

What 4,468 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Amara at Paraiso offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Amara at Paraiso restaurant rated?

Is Amara at Paraiso currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

100 Miami / Southeast Florida Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Miami