Miami loves to eat out. From pastelito runs in Little Havana to white-tablecloth splurges in South Beach, our city thrives on food . But according to a new global study by Chef's Pencil , Miamians are paying more for dining out than anyone else in the entire country.

The study, which ranked 177 cities worldwide, compared the cost of dining out, coffee, and beer against local wages. Miami landed 72nd overall, which was worse than any other U.S. city surveyed, making it officially the least affordable place to enjoy a restaurant meal in America. Dallas, Denver, and Houston are the three most affordable U.S. cities for dining out. click to enlarge

The Average Cost of a Meal Per Person in Miami in 2025 A mid-range, three-course dinner in Miami, not even at a fine-dining restaurant, co

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