South-Beach Restaurants in Florida
The South Beach diet is a lower-carb plan that favors good carbs and healthy fats. It runs in three phases, starting strict and easing over time. It emphasizes lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, and unsaturated fats, while choosing low-glycemic carbs. It was created by a cardiologist for heart health.
Foods Allowed
- Lean protein
- fish
- eggs
- non-starchy vegetables
- low-fat dairy
- nuts
- seeds
- olive oil
- and later whole grains.
Foods to Avoid
- Sugar
- white bread
- white rice
- refined carbs
- and high-sugar fruits
- especially in phase one.
51 South-Beach Restaurants
Restaurants with south-beach-friendly menus, sorted by menu match.
DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge
CULTURE SHOQ DELI
ETHIOPIAN CUISINE
EPIC HOTEL BANQUET KITCHEN
JOYCE
KYU
CEVICHES PERU GRILL
Crab & Fin Restaurant
Mastro's
SAZU
Sha Wynwood
Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead
LOS GARCIA
TEMPTATION FOOD
GARCIA SEAFOOD GRILLE&FISH MKT
IFRA'S INDIAN KITCHEN
Komodo
LAS CHIAPANECAS US
Mia Rosebud Italian Steakhouse
Sushi Pop
The Boathouse
GLATT MIAMI
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
BOTECO MIAMI
BOULUDSUD MEDITERRANEE
CHATEAU ZZ'S
FRATELLINO
Jet's Pizza
LA SCALA RESTAURANT
LA TRUFA GOURMET CATERING
LEVY PREMIUM FOODSERVICE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
PINCHO
SAKURA SUSHI BAR
Sushi Sake
The Pearl
TRUMP DORAL/CHAMPIONS PATIO GRILL
ZGC EQUATOR
CJ's Crab Shack
CUBA CAFE
GOURMET STATION BROWARD
Sushi Ushi
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
The Bricks Ybor
TONY'S TOKYO CUISINE
Al Fresco
CAFE PRIMA PASTA
DANIEL'S MIAMI
MR C 4TH FLOOR PANTRY KITCHEN
Sushi Bichi
SWEET LIBERTY
Common Questions About South-Beach
How many phases are there?
Three. Phase one is strictest, phase two adds back good carbs, and phase three is for maintenance.
What are good carbs here?
Low-glycemic carbs like whole grains, beans, and most vegetables that raise blood sugar more slowly.
How is it different from Atkins?
South Beach focuses on carb quality and healthy fats, while Atkins focuses on cutting carb quantity.
Are any fruits allowed early on?
Most fruit is limited in phase one, then reintroduced in moderate, low-glycemic portions in phase two.
Was it designed for the heart?
Yes. A cardiologist created it to improve heart health, favoring unsaturated fats over saturated fats.
The South Beach diet is a lower-carb plan that favors good carbs and healthy fats. It runs in three phases, starting strict and easing over time. It emphasizes lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, and unsaturated fats, while choosing low-glycemic carbs. It was created by a cardiologist for heart health.