Looking for south-beach-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are BAKED BEAR, CHARLY'S and DAVINCI GELATO, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry south-beach-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ice cream in South Beach. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ice cream.
South Beach's Premier Ice Cream Destinations
South Beach offers a refreshing escape from the Florida sun with an eclectic array of frozen treats ranging from classic American scoops to artisanal international delights. Indulge in traditional favorites at Haagen-Dazs and Ice Cream Factory, or transport your taste buds with authentic Italian gelato from DaVinci Gelato and I Scream Gelato. This collection also highlights inventive Indian-inspired flavors at Icy-N-Spicy and decadent bakery creations from Baked Bear. Whether you prefer a simple cone or a gourmet dessert, these premier spots provide the perfect sweet finish to any stroll along the coast.
9 restaurants in Best Ice Cream in South Beach | Top Spots
- BAKED BEAR: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Bakery.
- CHARLY'S: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- DAVINCI GELATO: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- HAAGEN-DAZS ICE CREAM SHOPPES: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- ICE CREAM FACTORY: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- ICY-N-SPICY: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Indian.
- VIA EMILIA: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Restaurant.
- HAAGEN DAZS ICE CREAM SHOPPE #826: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- I SCREAM GELATO: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
