From its white-sand beaches to its palm tree-lined boulevards to its vibrant Art Deco architecture, Miami is one good-looking town. And that aesthetic appeal clearly extends to its restaurant scene , as nine of the 305's most striking dining rooms were recently shortlisted by the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards .

Now in its 17th year, the annual awards is globally acknowledged as the leading international competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces, recognizing and celebrating " the world's most creative spaces and the individuals and organizations behind them—encompassing everything from ultra-luxe fine dining destinations to concept-led fast casual hangouts." Basically, it's the Oscars of restaurant design. The 2025 shortlist spans five continents (all but

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