Global Modern
Lush greenery, volcanic stone, dark tropical woods and woven textures fill Amazónico Miami, the local outpost of an internationally recognized restaurant and nightlife concept. Acclaimed designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán draws on Latin American modernism, with nods to Oscar Niemeyer and Lina Bo Bardi. The open kitchen turns cooking into theater, while a central stage fills the room with live jazz, bossa nova and Cuban rhythms; 800 Brickell Ave.; AmazonicoRestaurant.com.
Marble Garden
Retro glamour sets the tone at Le Jardinier Miami, the Michelin-starred restaurant from Chef Alain Verzeroli and The Bastion Collection. French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon outfitted the space with custom black-and-white marble walls and floors, marble tables, metal chairs, eye-catching light fixtures and a vertical garden. Tall windows let daylight stream in, and circular accent lights frame the 17-seat black marble bar against glass shelving. Out on the plant-filled patio, the garden theme carries into a verdant tropical retreat that reflects the restaurant’s relaxed elegance in an urban oasis; 151 NE 41st St., Ste. 135; LeJardinier-Miami.com.
Timeless Appeal
Built in 1931 by architect Martin L. Hampton and inspired by the Priory of Saint-Julien in Douy, France, the historically protected French-style manor home to Chateau ZZ’s ranks among the world’s most visually striking restaurants. An in-house team from Major Food Group joined forces with Ken Fulk to restore the estate’s former splendor and reshape it into an immersive hospitality destination. Indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a dramatic glass-enclosed solarium, a vibrant bar and lounge, and lush gardens fill the property. The design keeps the architectural character and old-world sophistication of the historic residence, then adds glamour, color and theatricality; 1500 Brickell Ave.; ChateauZZs.com.
Perfect Balance
High above the city, Seia is a contemporary Italian restaurant designed by Laurence Macadam of Zervudachi, Roberts & Macadam London. Layered materials and artisanal Italian craftsmanship set modernity against the warmth and texture of the Miami landscape. An extensive art collection joins the interiors, and an expansive 180-degree terrace looks out over the skyline and Biscayne Bay; 830 Brickell Plaza; SeiaMiami.com.
