MILA

MILA is a glamorous rooftop restaurant and lounge perched above Lincoln Road, and one of the addresses that define a stylish night out in South Beach. Its self-styled ‘Mediterrasian’ concept fuses Mediterranean and Japanese cooking, and the whole space, from the lush, plant-filled design to the slatted ceilings and golden light, is built for atmosphere.

Dinner here rarely stays just dinner. As the evening goes on the music rises, the bar fills and the room slides effortlessly from restaurant to scene, with a dressed-up, international crowd and a high, celebratory energy. It is one of the places to see and be seen on the Beach, especially in season and during major events.

The kitchen sends out sushi and crudo alongside Mediterranean grills, wood-fired dishes and generous sharing plates, while the bar turns out an ambitious cocktail list that keeps the lounge busy late. Presentation is as considered as the flavours, and the menu is built for grazing across a long, social evening.

MILA suits groups and couples who want dinner with a sense of occasion and a night that keeps going; it is a top-end, lively choice rather than a quiet one. A terrace table at sunset is the move, and reservations are essential at weekends. It is just minutes on foot from the residence, which makes it an easy and memorable first stop for a glamorous evening.