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Paya features Island-Inspired Cuisine - Paya, Miami Beach, FL

Paya

4.8
4.8
31 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Paya is an exuberant, island-inspired restaurant and bar located on Miami’s South Beach founded by Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar and Chef Niven Patel, the duo behind FEAL Hospitality. It is a platform for Chef Niven Patel to pay homage to the insular cuisines of the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Spain’s islands, where he and Mo have either worked or visited extensively. Chef Niven’s dishes incorporate ingredients he grows at Rancho Patel, complemented by vibrant wines and tropical, farm to glass cocktails.

The restaurant features 56 dining room seats, 25 bar seats, and 8 raw bar seats, with a gorgeous display of fresh seafood. Expect to jam to some Manu Chao style music while basking in the vibrant island vibes and flavors. South Beach has been home to Mo since he moved to Miami in 2016, and Paya is his thank-you to the community that supported him through his journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (305) 397-8080
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • A Taste of Paradise 🌴

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3 Courses, 10 Dishes, this tasting menu is perfect for anyone who is looking to experience the full flavor profile of Paya. Each course highlights items from our main menu and is served family-style for a shared dining experience. Enjoy Scallop Crudo, Lemongrass Glazed Tilefish, and Prime Skirt Steak and many more signature dishes.
    A Taste of Paradise 🌴 photo

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Best Ambience

  • Miami Beach

    Best Service

  • Miami Beach

    Best Ambience

  • Miami Beach

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paya in Miami Beach offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food and service." The menu features creative Caribbean-inspired dishes using the "highest quality ingredients" and is complemented by an inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "incredible" ambiance and "phenomenal" cocktails, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.

31 Reviews
  1. Jorgan

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shockingly great. Terrific staff. Good was delicious

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  2. Logan

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible, the service was on point. The reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because their cocktail program needs a little work.

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  3. Mariana

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the first time to Paya and it was the best dining experience I have had in Miami in a while. Ambiance was on point and service was impeccable—efficient, attentive, and incredibly friendly. As for the food, outstanding! Every dish was delicious with beautiful presentation. My favorite were the Scallop Crudo, Tamarind Lamb Chops and Soursop Ice Cream with Caviar! I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience. Five stars all the way! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  4. Andreas

    Miami

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Got the tasting menu and some oysters. Everything was excellent.

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  5. Lathe

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for our anniversary and had the tasting menu. Everything was perfect, and the flavors surprised and delighted. Great service, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. We will absolutely be back!

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  6. MICHAEL

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exciting new addition to the neighborhood. Menu is creative and food is executed beautifully. Service was gracious and attentive. Decor and ambiance are on par with the food. We will be back!

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  7. Eduardo

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best new restaurant in Miami Beach. Food is amazing. Service is impecable. Prices not crazy.

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  8. Diana

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything! Amazing service and ambiance! Thank you

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  9. Gianluca

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Did the tasting experience with 10 courses. All the food was amazing, fresh, real, with so many different flavors, definitely a surprisingly positive experience. For such a delicious tasting experience, I wish the service would have presented better each plate, highlighting the effort from the chef to create these amazing dishes, but they were just brought to the table with very minimal presentation.

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  10. Asfeeya

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not exceptional at all. Except for the lamb chops I was not impressed.

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Paya is rated 4.8 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paya

1209 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

  • Area
    South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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