El Palacio Sports Hotel places travelers near some of the best Miami area dining establishments in Florida but none compare to our very own Legends Sports Grill and Restaurant located on the 9th floor.

In case you want to get out and see the town, we have compiled a convenient list of the most popular dining in the Miami area that may interest you:

American
Nemo Restaurant (100 Collins Ave - 305/532-4550) puts forth chic and sophisticated food and ambience. With its slick metal bar, darkly stylish dining rooms and hip jazz wafting through the languid Miami air, Nemo projects an alluring image.

Caribbean
Rumi Restaurant (330 Lincoln Road - 305/672-4353) serves up deliciously down-to-earth New American and Caribbean cuisine in a large, modern space with lots of comfy booths in the downstairs restaurant and the upstairs nightclub.

Chinese
China Grill (404 Washington Ave. - 305/534-2211) turns out fine Pan-Asian cuisine. The Asian decor serves to highlight the flamboyant, artfully presented dishes. Extravagant and excellent, China Grill's fare is much imitated but rarely surpassed.

Japanese
Doraku (1104 Lincoln Rd. - 305/695-8383) is intimate in scale and high energy in atmosphere. As one of the hottest spots on South Beach, a night at Doraku begins with sushi and continues with sake and music until closing.

Mediterranean
Balans (1022 Lincoln Rd. - 305/534-9191) Balans' moderately priced, cafe-style menu trots the culinary globe, from Asia and North Africa to the Mediterranean and American dishes as well.

Seafood
Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant (11 Washington Ave - 305/673-4611) is one of the most popular restaurants in Miami. The food is incredible, the wine selection very good, the service phenomenal and the wait time well worth it.

Spanish
VIP Wine Club & Tapas Bar (7800 NW 25th Street 305/592-2010) offers an impressive 700 label wine selection by the bottle or glass. When dining in the Miami area stop off at this 120-seat restaurant for drinks and great Spanish delights.

Thai
Ruen Thai and Sushi Bar (951 Washington Avenue - 305-534-1504 ) turns out fine Thai cuisine. Extensively decorated with Thai artwork, the dining room features gorgeous teak tables with three-dimensional scenes carved into their tops.

Vegan
The Honey Tree ( 5138 Biscayne Boulevard - 305-759-1696) a popular restaurant for vegans, vegetarians, and non-vegetarians. Includes a deli, buffet, books, supplements, and a friendly atmosphere to enjoy great food.

And remember, when making plans for dining in the Miami area, check with our friendly front desk staff for the very latest dining and dancing experiences.

End your search for Miami area dining and reserve your stay at El Palacio Hotel at our very own Legends Sports Grill.