Top 5 Places to Eat Near Bay Heights

El Carajo

2465 SW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33145

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery

What looks like a routine pit stop turns into an elegant food detour at El Carajo, a unique dining spot tucked behind a working gas station, a wine shop, and a bar, just 5 minutes from Bay Heights.

Step past the pumps and you'll find a kitchen offering bold Spanish classics and Latin comfort dishes, from grilled skirt steak and churrasco to crowd staples like paella, garlic shrimp, and slow-braised oxtail.

It's a menu built for indulgence, combining flame-grilled meats, rich sauces, and seafood creations that strike a balance between freshness and bold flavors.

El Carajo also features shareable favorites like golden croquetas, crispy calamari, tostones, yuca frita, and more —starters that blur the line between "appetizer" and "main-event contender."

What truly sets El Carajo apart is the setting itself: it's a full retail wine and liquor shop leading to a bar and dining space, where you can browse bottles, order a pour, and settle in without ceremony. 

You're looking at chaotic in the best Miami way—unexpected, lively, and proudly unconventional.

Close out the meal with classics like flan, tres leches, or rice pudding, and you'll forget that this entire experience is happening behind a gas station!

Old Lisbon Restaurants

1698 SW 22nd St, Miami, FL 33145

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery

Invite your taste buds to a showcase of old-world flavors and Atlantic-inspired cooking at Old Lisbon Restaurants, a longstanding Portuguese dining staple where time-honored recipes and seafood traditions take center stage just 5 minutes from Bay Heights.

A Coral Way mainstay devoted to authentic Portuguese cuisine, Old Lisbon celebrates the country's deep connection to the sea with a menu built around classic preparations, generous portions, and meticulous techniques, proven by their slow-cooked stews, charcoal-grilled seafood, and rice dishes meant for sharing.

Here, you'll find many bacalhau (salt-cod) specialties, including bacalhau à brás, alongside the seafood-rich paelha à marinheira, flame-grilled parrilhada de mariscos, and traditional appetizers like bolinhos de bacalhau and chouriço assado, each reflecting Portugal's coastal and rustic roots.

Complement your meal with selections from an extensive Portuguese wine list, featuring bottles and ports chosen to pair with seafood and hearty mains, all enjoyed in a relaxed, old-school dining room.

It's this dedication to tradition, comfort, and excellence that keeps Old Lisbon firmly rooted as one of the area's most enduring dining destinations—a restaurant where reinvention is irrelevant.

La Boulangerie Boul'Mich

1242 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33145

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

Welcome BETTER and BUTTERY mornings at La Boulangerie Boul'Mich, a beloved Coral Way stop known for its French techniques and Latin charm, just 6 minutes from Bay Heights.

This cozy café features polished European baking skills through a menu that highlights rich flavors, careful craftsmanship, and dishes perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner — snacks and desserts, included.

The pastry counter is enough to grab your attention, lined with almond and chocolate croissants, guava-and-cheese pastries, Nutella-filled cachitos, and seasonal fruit tarts—most of which will find their way into a take-home bag, even if you didn't plan on it.

Meanwhile, for those stopping by for a more savory experience,  classics like the Croque Monsieur and the ever-popular Omelette Boul’Mich come generously filled with vegetables, herbs, and melted cheese, both a satisfying step up from standard café breakfast fare.

Round it out with a pressed panini, a bowl of house-made soup, or a fresh salad, and you're leaving with a smile on your face without fail — with a loaf of bread, a couple of extra pastries, and perhaps even a specialty item grabbed off La Boulangerie Boul'Mich's market shelf.

Yep, it happens to the best of us.

Juanchi's Burgers

1247 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33145

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining - ✅ Pick-Up

What's a Bay Heights food run without an unapologetically stacked burger from Juanchi's Burgers, a laid-back Coral Way favorite for classic American comfort food, just 6 minutes from Bay Heights?

Known for its creative burger builds and loyal local following, Juanchi's puts the spotlight on bold combinations like the Caribe Burger (with avocado, plantain, and signature green sauce), the indulgent Home Run Burger stacked with bacon, caramelized onions, and crunch, and fan favorites like the Psychedelic Swiss and Old Buddy, all cooked juicy and messy in the best way possible.

And yes—there's more than burgers on the table.

Kick things off with tequeños, fried green plantains, or mini arepitas to set the tone for a satisfying and unforgettable meal.

Pair your order with a cold beer, fries or onion rings on the side, and maybe even a milkshake if you aren't afraid of the extra calories — because restraint isn't an option when it comes to burgers!

Whether you're stopping by after a long day, fueling up before heading home, or craving something comforting without the fuss, Juanchi's Burgers is the buzzing flavors, big bites, and zero apologies you need.

Bocas Grill Brickell

2525 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129

✅ Dine-in - ✅ Takeout - ✅ Delivery - ✅ Outdoor Dining

What started as a simple lunch date idea eventually transformed into a full-fledged Latin dining destination—and today, it continues to bring color, energy, and comfort-filled plates to tables all across the city.

Welcome to Bocas Grill Brickell, a lively hotspot pouring heart, heritage, and vibrant Latin flavors into every dish, just 6 minutes from Bay Heights.

Inspired by South America and officially opening its doors in November 2014, Bocas Grill has spent more than a decade serving generous portions and crowd-pleasing favorites, all while staying true to its roots and sense of purpose.

Expect plates like Arepa Llanera, Simón Bolívar Tostones, grilled picanha, parrilla mixta, and seafood-forward rice dishes such as Jalea Rice—familiar Latin classics reimagined with playful twists, vibrant sauces, and no shortage of indulgence.

Swing by during lunchtime and you'll find value-packed lunch specials, making it even easier to enjoy some of their most popular dishes without overthinking the bill.

Bold flavors, generous plates, and deals that make you feel good about ordering dessert—now that's a win for your appetite and wallet.