Top 5 Instagrammable Places in Glenvar Heights

1) Blue Lake

Glenvar Heights, Miami, FL 33143-33155

Mirror-like water, palm silhouettes, and multi-million-dollar homes with backyards that casually spill into the shoreline — you're looking at Blue Lake, Glenvar Heights' photogenic centerpiece.

It's not a park, and it's surely far from a public, "drop by with your tripod" type of location, but its azure, crystal-clear views and lush green borders are the pure Miami suburb drama that will make you feel lucky you're living in Glenvar Heights. 

Add those private docks, tiki huts, and boats that look like they were ordered straight from a lifestyle magazine in the shot, and you'll never look at South Beach the same way again! 

But even if you're only visiting, you can still catch glimpses of that turquoise water framed by tropical greenery from the street, and that's usually enough to make your feed look like you accidentally booked a lakefront vacation.

Indeed, Blue Lake is Glenvar Heights' built-in backdrop, which makes even a casual jog or dog walk look like Instagram-worthy content.

2) Grown

8211 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143

Farm-to-table has gone drive-thru, and it's poised to transform fast-casual dining in the best way possible at Grown, a polished organic eatery located along South Dixie.

Set inside a glass-walled café that blends organic dishes and modern design, Grown provides health-conscious diners with quick-service spot for fresh, wholesome food, as it uses zero synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) ingredients to create a menu brimming with breakfast scrambles, acai bowls, grass-fed burgers, wraps, and flatbreads—smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and pour-over coffee included!

And they're served pretty for your socials, too!

Pair that aesthetic meal with a background of light pouring through Grown's massive glass windows and treat yourself to an impromptu photoshoot, even if you just came for the pancakes!

You're bound to rack up likes without any filter—or effort!

3) A.D.(Doug) Barnes Park

3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155

Need proof that Glenvar Heights hides a "wild side" underneath its charming 'burb personality? Head to A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park, and swap those annoying traffic sounds with bird calls and soothing lake breezes!

A 65-acre paradise of flora and fauna, A.D.(Doug) Barnes Park is built for variety with its fishing lake, nature trails, swimming pool, and picnic areas, making it a go-to for families, joggers, and anyone who wants a break from screens.

Another spot we love at A.D.(Doug) Barnes Park is its on-site Nature Center, which adds another layer of fun with its collection of reptiles, aquariums, and rotating exhibits that spotlight South Florida's wildlife.

So, if you're ready to give your Instagram profile a "lake reflections, boardwalk trails, and sun-kissed greens" moment, outdoor play at A.D.(Doug) Barnes Park is the way!

4) Lincoln's Beard Brewing & Cocktails

7360 SW 41st St, Miami, FL 33155

The first rule of Lincoln's Beard? Don't expect fancy, overpriced, sugary booze, and prepare for lots of graffiti, live music that rattles the tables, and beer flights with names that sound like inside jokes.

Welcome to Lincoln's Beard Brewing & Cocktails, Glenvar Heights' most eclectic hangout!

Embellished by colorful murals, a penny-covered bar, and live music almost every week, Lincoln's Beard Brewing & Cocktails keeps its taps rotating with hazy IPAs, crisp pilsners, barrel-aged stouts, and fruited sours, to ensure its lineup rarely looks the same twice.

Your food, on the other hand, comes from the food trucks that set up shop on Lincoln's Beard Brewing & Cocktails' patio, with Lala's Smashburgers and local taco vendors as regulars.

Between the art-covered walls, string lights, and a crowd that shows up for trivia, karaoke, or just good beer, the scene at Lincoln's Beard Brewing & Cocktails is chaos that photographs well, and one that you'd want on your Instagram.

The perfect title? "Glenvarchella"

5) A Love Story Winery & Bistro

8800 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33165

Step into a fairytale moment with a glass of wine in hand as you surround yourself with the vibrant candy hues, chandeliers, and distinct coquette aesthetic of A Love Story Winery & Bistro, a dreamy culinary hideaway just 5 minutes from Glenvar Heights.

Here, you'll find an extensive selection of wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and Latin-inspired entrees, alongside an in-house wine program anchored by reds and sparkling rosés. 

Stopping by on the weekend? Give your spread an "oomph" with live music playing in the background, or catch one of A Love Story Winery & Bistro's themed brunches!

Whether dining indoors or outdoors, A Love Story Winery & Bistro makes sure the food and setting do half the talking—the rest is handled by the wine list.

You know we're right!