Check out the top 5 places to eat in Miami Gardens. Dominican? Cuban? Bar food? Soul food? Fine dining? Trinidadian? Beer? Breakfast? Bahamian? Whatever you’re craving, Miami Gardens has got you covered.

 

Yarumba Restaurant And Lounge

4740 NW 167th St. Miami Gardens, Fla.

(305)-622-7000

Not only is Yarumba one of the best places to get Dominican food in Miami, but its atmosphere is also perfect for every occasion. By day, Yarumba is a family-friendly restaurant that offers a new take on traditional Dominican cuisine. It’s great for visiting in-laws, lunch with the boss, or a laid-back meal with friends. But, at night Yarumba transforms into one of Miami Gardens’s hottest bars complete with a DJ and a never-ending rotation of vacation-worthy cocktails. So, no matter the occasion, stop by Yarumba for amazing food, fun drinks, and a vibe that’ll make you never want to leave. Oh, and did I mention Yarumba’s happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Sunday’s Eatery

2675 NW 207th St. Miami Gardens, Fla.

(305)-621-9600 

Gravy-smothered fried chicken, perfectly golden shrimp rice, sweet candied yams, collard greens better than grandma could ever make, hot, melty, gooey mac and cheese, and yellow cornbread that crumbles just right. If I didn’t catch your attention, then maybe go back to the vegan section at Whole Foods because Sunday’s Eatery is not for you. Sunday’s Eatery is soul food done right. It’s the place to go when you’re having a bad day and need some old-fashioned, home-cooked comfort. I promise as soon as you drive by Sunday’s Eatery, you’ll slam on the brakes because… wait, what’s that amazing smell? And even though Sunday's Eatery only offers take-out orders right now, it doesn’t mean the food has changed. In fact, you’ll probably be happier to take this meal home and throw on some sweatpants because you’ll want to finish every last bite. 

Bamboo Shack

18450 NW 2nd Ave. Miami Gardens, Fla.

(786)-440-7577 

Don’t think Bamboo Shack is another fast-food restaurant because it’s not. Bamboo Shack is so much more than just another quick stop, fried food house on the side of the road. Bamboo Shack is the place for Bahamian food. Think crispy, golden fried conch, Bahamian macaroni, peas and rice, plantains, and soft, buttery, honey glazed rolls. And while Bamboo Shack may not serve every Bahamian dish or be the healthiest option in town, I can promise you it’s good. Actually, it’s better than good. It’s a beacon of crispy, fried Caribbean hope amid the bland spinach-air salads and long drudgery of the workweek. 

World Famous Miami Gardens


19401 NW 27th Ave. Miami Gardens, Fla.

(305)-760-2627 

There’s a reason that World Famous Miami Gardens is named World Famous Miami Gardens. Okay, to be honest, the restaurant isn’t exactly “world famous,” but the food is so good that it should be. World Famous serves a unique combination of southern-style comfort food and egg rolls inspired by every major cuisine you can name. Think chicken and red velvet waffles served with gooey cheesy grits and crispy bacon, and then pair that with Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, curry chicken egg rolls, Cubano egg rolls, falafel egg rolls, gyro egg rolls, and Italian sausage egg rolls along with so many more. In short, World Famous is essentially the Epcot of egg rolls, and just like Disney World once you go one time, you can’t help but come back again and again and again.  

LC Roti Shop


19505 NW 2nd Ave. Miami Gardens, Fla.

(305)-651-8924 

Okay, I’m going to be frank. LC Roti Shop is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It doesn’t have a website or even an updated Facebook page. It’s located in a strip mall, and it only takes cash. However, with that being said, LC Roti Shop will change your world. It may technologically be stuck in the 1980s, but the food... The food is amazing, fantastic, marvelous, excellent, supercalifragilisticexpiali-delicious. LC Roti Shop serves authentic Trinidadian roti with all the classic fixings and spices. When you go, make sure to bring your cash in hand, and first, order the potato pie. It’s a traditional dish that’s sure to convince you to sell all your belongings and move to Trinidad. Then, you have to try one of their classic rotis; I recommend the conch, shrimp, goat, or duck roti. And to wash it all down, order the Shandy Sorrel, a classic Caribbean beer-like drink.