BRICKELL                                       

Brickell is located south of the Miami River, extending south up to 26th Road right before the the Rickenbacker Causeway.   Brickell has  changed dramatically from what it used to be 15 years back.  Today Brickell is a community filled with residential and commercial highrises commingled in what before used to be just the business sector.  Professionals looking to live, work and play in the same zipcodes have flocked to Brickell and made it their home.  Where before residential condominiums were only found beyond Brickell avenue and 14th street, today as soon as you come over the Downtown bridge you are overwhelmed with the new Brickell Skyline with such amazing projects like Icon Brickell with three of the most Luxurios condo towners Brickell has to offer including the Viceroy Hotel.  Just steps away you have also 500 Brickell, The Plaza, The Avenue  and many more new condominiums that has turned Brickell Avenue into an amazing and vibrant community.   It is not uncommon to find pedestrians walking their dogs or strolling along Brickell avenue during the evening hours.  Where before nightlife in Brickell was limited to a few restaurants and Bars today you can satisfy all your culinary desires with the array of selection found in the neighborhood.   The most recent addition to Brickell is Mary Brickell Village, with an assortment of restaurants, boutiques, and services that create a gathering area for high-class retail and restaurants. Some the best and most well-known names are leasing space in the project. The project is designed after a French style village and attracts social gathering and entertainment.  Whether you are looking for a quite place to share a glass of wine with friends or somewhere to dance the night away Brickell can be your new destination.

Another important part of  the Brickell community is Brickell Key which is a small island shaped like a triangle located just east off  8th street and Brickell Avenue connected via a small bridge.  In this small Island you will find families, young professionals and many snow birds which own vacation homes.  The Island is an oasis filled with luxurious high rise condos, restaurants and a beautiful park were you find many kids playing in the afternoon hours. Brickell Key is also the home to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.  This island although private and tucked away in Brickell is the ideal location for those looking for a peaceful paradise that is just minutes away from Miami’s main attractions.

Brickell & The Roads Demographics:

Population as of 2008:  11,527

Brickell Zip codes:  33129, 33130, and 33131.

Area Square Miles:  1.084

Median Age: 38.4 years old

Average Household: 1.8

Elementary schools

Public schools:

• Southside Elementary School
• Ada Merritt Elementary School
• Riverside Elementary School

Private schools:

• First Presbyterian International Christian School (Christian)
• Gordon Day School (Jewish)
• Prima Casa Montessori School

Places of worship

• First Presbyterian Church (1898)
• St. Jude Catholic Church (1946)
• Immanuel Lutheran Church
• Central Korean Presbyterian Church
• The Shul of Downtown and Brickell

Transportation

Public Transportation in the Downtown/Brickell area is used more than in any other part of Miami and is a vital part of Brickell life. Metrorail, Miami’s rail system, has one station in Brickell at the Brickell Station. In addition to Metrorail, the Metro movertrain system runs 3 lines throughout Downtown (the Downtown Loop, the Omni Loop, and the Brickell Loop). The Metro mover connects with Metrorail and is free. Metro mover stations can be found at roughly every two blocks in Brickell.

Recently, the City of Miami, along with the Downtown Development Authority, has begun bicycle initiates promoting city-wide bike parking and bike lanes that have made bicycling much more popular for residents.

BRICKELL PARKS

• Simpson Park- (nature preserve) S. Miami Ave and Broadway
• Alice Wainwright Park-(nature preserve) Brickell Ave and the Rickenbacker Causeway
• Southside Park- SW 1st Ave and SW 11th St
• Allen Morris Brickell Park- SE 10th St and SE 1st Ave
• Brickell Park-Brickell Ave and SE 5th St
• Miami Circle-Brickell Avenue Bridge (next to Icon Brickell towers)
• Brickell Key Park-805 Claughton Island Dr

THE ROADS or as some call it “Brickell Roads”

The Roads community is situated just west of Brickell Avenue, it is a small community of Single Family homes. Settled by one of Miami’s pioneering families in the 1920s, The Roads is part of the city’s original core. It is primarily a residential community, but it does have a few office buildings, some retail, and an emerging restaurant scene. The area has remained stable largely due to the efforts of the Miami Roads Neighborhood Civic Association which has had a huge defending the area from commercial over development by enforcing zoning laws and helping the community prosper.  In the past couple of years the Roads has been the destination for  families and young upscale professionals looking for a Single Family home.  Original owners that lived in this community since World War II have either passed away or moved out and these new buyers are coming in gutting these older homes and giving new life to this community.  The prices in the Roads  have appreciated quite a bit in the past years mostly due to the fact that there are not many empty lots available and location is absolutely amazing.  Today you can find homes in the roads ranging from the high $300′s up to the millions.

Transportation

The Metro‘s Brickell Station

The Roads has two Metrorail stations nearby, the Brickell Station, and the Vizcaya Station. In addition to Metrorail, the Metromover‘s Brickell Loop connects to Metrorail at the Brickell Station, which is close to The Roads, allowing free transit to Downtown. The Metromover is free and stations can be found at roughly every two blocks in Downtown and Brickell. Many bus routes run through The Roads, mostly through Coral Way, The Road’s main avenue.

The Roads Elementary schools

Public Schools

• Southside Elementary School
• Ada Merritt Elementary School
• Riverside Elementary School

• Coral Way Bilingual K-8 Center

Middle schools

• Shenandoah Middle School

High schools

• Young Women’s Preparatory Academy

Private schools

• Beth David Religious School
• La Salle High School
• Lincoln Marti School
• St. Peter and Paul

Parks

• Shenandoah Park- SW 19th St and SW 22nd Ave
• Simpson Park- (nature preserve) S. Miami Ave and Broadway
• Alice Wainwright Park- (nature preserve) Brickell Ave and the Rickenbacker Causeway
• Southside Park- SW 1st Ave and SW 11th St
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens- 3251 S Miami Ave

BRICKELL RESTAURANTS & THE ROADS RESTAURANTS

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Archie’s Gourmet Pizza
50 SW 10 Street, Suite 46
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-371-9980
Mon-Sun noon-11 pm
All fresh ingredients. Crisp thin crust pizza vs. Chicago deep dish pizza. Located in Oakwood World Wide Corporate building. Takeout available. $$

Acqua
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-358-3535
Mon-Thur 6:30 am-4 pm; Fri & Sat 6:30 am-10:30 pm; Sunday 6:30 am-3 pm
Global cuisine with Asian influence. Sunday brunch. French pastry chef. Favorite menu item, garlic rosemary leg of lamb. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating. $$$$

Abokado Sushi

900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-347-3700
Lunch Mon-Fri 12-3 pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-11 pm; Sat 5:30 pm-midnight; Sun 5:30-10 pm
A fusion of Japanese and Latin American delicacies with sushi and ceviche as the star attractions, creates a Japanese Pan-Latin menu. $$$

Area 31 at the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd, 16th Floor.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-424-5234
Mon-Sat Breakfast 7-10:30 am; Lunch 11:30 am-3 pm; Sunday Dinner 6-11 pm
Notable executive chef John Critchley creates menus that feature sustainable fish and fresh local produce. Restaurant ranked among the nation’s best. $$$

Atrio at the Conrad
1395 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-503-6529
Mon-Fri 6:30 am-10:30 pm; Sat & Sun 6:30 am-11 pm
Upmarket Spanish Asian influenced contemporary flavors with a tapas inspired menu. $$$$

Azul at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
500 Brickell Key Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-913-8254
Dinner: Mon-Sat 7-11 pm
Contemporary. Where global fusion deserves a Golden Globe. Top 100 restaurants in Miami. Ginger crusted crispy snapper or signature short ribs braised with Asian spices. $$$$

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
1010 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-523-2393
Sun-Wed 11 am-9:30 pm; Thur-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm
Mexican. Fast, clean, fresh. Charbroiled meat and fresh salsas. Low carb plates. Mexicali fresh good. $

Balans
Mary Brickell Village – 901 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-534-9191
Breakfast Daily: 8 am-5 pm; Brunch: Sat & Sun 8 am-5 pm; Lunch Daily 11am-5 pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs 5 pm-midnight; Fri & Sat 5 pm-3 am
Modern brasserie cafe-style menu with an international flair. $$$

Brasserie Brickell Key
605 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-577-0907
LunchL Mon-Fri 11:30 am – 3 pm; Dinner Mon-Thur 6-11 pm; Fri-Sat 6-11:30 pm; Sun 6-10:30 pm
Italian, Mediterranean fine food. Continental, on Brickell Key. Takeout avvailable. $$$

The Brickell Irish Pub
1451 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-381-6651
Mon-Thur & Sun noon-2 am; Fri-Sat noon-3 am
Catch a favorite sporting event while noshing on sliders, wings, potato skins or more serious fare including baby back ribs and NY strip steak. $$

Cafe Sambal at Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-913-8251
Mon-Wed and Sun 7 am-10 pm; Thurs, Fri and Sat 7 am-11 pm
Contemporary, stylish, Asian-inspired cuisine with great view at Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key. Takeout available. $$$$

Capital Grille
444 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-374-4500
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-3:00 pm; Dinner: Mon-Thur 5-10 pm; Fri 5-11 pm; Sat 6-11 pm; Sun 5-10 pm
Steakhouse and American cuisine. Takeout available. $$$$

Deli Lane Cafe
1401 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-377-8811
Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm; Sat-Sun 8 am-4 pm. Oversized, generous sandwiches. Voted best breakfast in 2003. Vegan friendly dishes on menu. Takeout and delivery. $$

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita Restaurant & Lounge
1001 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-403-3103
Mon- Thurs 11:30 am-midnight; Fri 11:30 am-1 am; Sat noon-1am; Sun noon-11 pm
Unique menu featuring veal dishes, BBQ lamb ribs, tuna tartar, veal lasagna and mahi, mahi scampi. Extensive wine list to complement the menu. $$

Drake’s Bar at JW Marriott
Mon-Sat 4 pm-midnight
Bar reminiscent of an Irish pub where Brickell professionals meet to unwind. Specialty drinks and appetizers. (See JW Marriott listing for address and telephone). $$

Eos Restaurant at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-503-0373
Lunch Mon-Fri 7:30 am-2 pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 6-10 pm; Fri & Sat 6-11 pm
Chef Michael Psilakis creates a Mediterranean-inspired menu of small plates. Chef Psilakis was named Best New Chef by Food & Wine Magazine and Chef of the Year by Bon Appetit Magazine. $$$

Finnegan’s River
401 SE 3 Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-285-3030
Daily 11 am-midnight
Bar and restaurant along the Miami River with city views and sports TVs.

Fresco California Bistro
1744 SW 3 Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-858-0608
Lunch Mon-Thur 11:30 am-3:30 pm;v Dinner 5-10:30 pm; Lunch Fri 11 am-3:30 pm (lunch); Dinner 5-11 pm; Sat noon-11 pm. Closed Sun.
Contemporary and American. Patio/sidewalk dining. Takeout available. $$

Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market
398 NW North River Dr.
Miami, FL 33128
Tel: 305-375-0765
Mon-Sun 11am-9 pm
Rustic waterfront outdoor dining on the gritty but charming Miami River. City’s best kept secret for seafood. Lunch and dinner. Takeout available. $

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
1201 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 786-425-1130
Sun-Wed. 11:30-10:00 pm; Thur-Fri 11:30 am-midnight
Brewery and Pub Fare. Home brewed lager beers with weekend brunch and great happy hour. $$

Graziano’s
177 SW 7 Street
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-860-4126
Mon-Fri 8 am-10:30 pm; Sat & Sun 9 am-10 pm.
Argentinian and Italian fare, baked goods and a wide selection of beers.$

Grimpa Steakhouse
Mary Brickell Village
901 S Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-455-4757
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-3 pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-10 pm; Friday 5:30-11 pm; Sat 1-11 pm; Sun 12-5 pm
Prime cuts of meat at this Brazilian steakhouse with traditional rodizio and an executive lunch.$$$

Indochine
638 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-379-1525
Mon-Thurs 11:30 am-12 am; Sat 1 pm-1 an; Sun 5 pm-12 am
Asian. Variety of asian delicacies with inside and outside dining. Takeout available. $$

Isabella’s at JW Marriott
Mon-Fri 6:30-11 am; Sat & Sun until noon (and holidays)
All-American breakfast fare, buffet or a la carte. Open for breakfast only. (See JW Marriott listing for contact details)

JW Marriott Hotel
1109 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-329-3500
Featuring these four establishments listed separately: Drakes, Isabella’s, La Terraza and The Trapiche Room

JB Kitchen & Bar
1250 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-415-0070
Sun-Wed 11 am-midnight; Thurs-Sat 11-2 am
American classics with some Latin influence. Fried yuca, rock shrimp tempura, ceviche, churrasco steak created with flair by chefs Frederick Kelly and Jeremy Fernandez. $$

La Baguette
427 SW 8 Street
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 786-270-1757
Open 24 hours, seven days a week
Fresh veggie juices, smoothies and shakes with healthy additives, sandwiches, salads. $

La Provence Artisanal Bakery & Cafe
1064 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 786-425-9003
Mon-Sun 7 am-8 pm
Signature salads, quiches, brioches, sandwiches, croissants, pastries, specialty breads. $$

La Terraza Cafe & Bar at JW Marriott
Seven days a week, 11 am-11 pm
Casual fare served at lunch and dinner, good spot to catch sports action on of their many Plasma screens. (See JW Marriott listing for contact details) $

Marinero Restaurant
The Mark Yacht Club
1155 Brickell Bay Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-377-4442
Mon-Sat 11:30 am-11:30 pm; Sun 11:30 am-9 pm
Casual, elegant dining from breathtaking terraces on Biscayne Bay. $$

Moe’s Southwest Grill
229 SW 8 St.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-854-4797
Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm; Sat-Sun noon-9 pm. Mexican. Southwest cuisine with humor. Tasty marinated grilled meats and tofu. Takeout and dine in. $

Morton’s, The Steakhouse
1200 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-400-9990
Mon-Fri 11:30 am-11 pm; Sat 5:30-11 pm; Sun 5-10 pm
Steakhouse . Classic and superb steaks as well as Bar 12*21 serving “bar bites” and drinks for an after-work power hour. $$$$

Novecento
1414 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-403-0900
Mon-Fri noon-midnight; Sat & Sun 10:30 am-midnight
Steakhouse and South American Argentinean fare. Takeout available. $$$

Oceanaire Seafood Room
Mary Brickell Village
900 South Miami Ave., #111
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-372-8862
Mon-Fri 11:30 am-5 pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5–10 pm; Fri & Sat 5-11pm; Sun 5-9 pm
Chef-inspired daily seafood creations. $$$

P.F. Chang’s
Mary Brickell Village – 901 South Miami Ave. #104
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-358-0732
Sun-Thur 11:30 am-11pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am-midnight
Chinese and Asian. Vegan friendly. Takeout available. $$$

Pasha’s
1414 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-416-5116
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-11 pm; Sat & Sun 8 am-11 pm
Health/Vegetarian and Greek/Mediterranean
Takeout and Delivery. Fresh squeezed juices daily. $

Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe
15 SE 10 St.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-374-9449
Sun-Mon 7 am-10 pm; Tues-Thur 7 am-11 pm; Fri.-Sat 7 am-11:30pm
Italian takeout and gourmet dining under a banyan tree. Dine in a renovated New England barn for a Sunday Brunch. Take home goodies from the Italian Marketplace. Indoor/outdoor dining for groups and events. $$

Rio’s Churrascaria
801 Brickell Bay Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-373-2777
Mon-Wed 12-5 pm; Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm and 6-10 pm Executive Lunch Mon-Fri. 12-5 pm.
South American, family restaurant. $$$

The River SEAFOOD & Oyster Bar
650 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-530-1915
Mon-Fri 11:30 am-5 pm; Mon-Thurs 6-10:30 pm; Fri 6 pm-midnight; Sat 5:30 pm-midnight
Seafood. Freshly shucked, fried, fire-roasted and flavorful oysters from around the globe. $$$

Riverwalk Cafe – Hyatt Regency
400 SE 2 Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-679-3108
Mon-Fri 6:30 am-11:30 pm; Sat & Sun 6:30 am-midnight
Overlooks lush tropical vegetation. Breakfast buffet. Power lunches. Take out deli. $$$

Rosa Mexicano
Mary Brickell Village-901 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 786-425-1001
Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30 am-4 pm; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-4 pm; Dinner Sun & Mon 4-10 pm; Tues & Wed 4-11 pm; Thurs-Sat 4 pm-midnight
Guacamole prepared fresh tableside plus authentic Mexican fare and pomegranate margaritas. $$

Rosinella’s
1040 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-372-5756
Sun-Thur 11:30 am-11pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am-midnight
Italian. Melt-in-your-mouth pasta. Rosinella’s straight from Italy. Crisp thin pizza. Takeout available. $$

Salad Creations
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 786-464-0033
Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm; Sat & Sun noon-5 pm
Billed as “fresh and fabulous” freshly prepared salads, wraps and soups are served, perfect for the health-conscious. $

Sci Sci Restaurant
1053 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-381-4420
Mon-Wed 11:30 am-midnight; Thurs & Fri 11:30-2 am; Sat 5 pm-2 am
Italian menu and selection of fine wines. $$

Segafredo
1421 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-577-9809
Thurs-Sat noon-4 am; Sun & Mon noon-1 am; Tues noon-2 am; Wed noon-3 am
Brickell hotspot known for coffee and much more including happy hour and late night dining. $$

Sushi Siam Japanese & Thai
Plaza on Brickell-931 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 786-220-7677
Mon-Fri 11:30 am-11 pm
Wide variety of sushi rolls, thai specialty soups and curry favorites in hot, medium or mild. $$

Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: 305-374-1198
Bar open til 5 am 7 days a week. Kitchen open late: Mon-Thurs 11:30 am-2:00 am; Fri-Sat 11:30 am-4:00 am; Sun11:30 am-midnight. American. Miami’s oldest bar, restaurant and cabaret is still alive and hopping! Al Capone hung out here when it was a speakeasy! Dinner specials vary Tues-Thurs. Great live entertainment. $$

Tony Chan’s Waterclub
1717 N Bayshore Dr., Ste. 131
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: 305-374-8888
Mon-Thurs 11:30 am-11 pm; Fri 11:30 am-midnight; Sat noon-midnight; Sun noon-11 pm
Great waterviews and authentic Asian cuisine featuring peking duck, a la carte sushi, designer Japanese rolls, rice and noodles. $$

Transit Lounge
729 First Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-377-4628
Mon-Fri 5 pm-5 am; Sat & Sun 8 pm-5 am
Restaurant is open during bar hours. Bar fare including quesadillas, burgers and sandwiches. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-8 pm 2 for 1 drinks

The Trapiche Room at JW Marriott
Mon open for lunch only 12-2:30 pm; Tues-Fri 12-2 pm; 6:30 pm-1 am; Sat 6:30-1 pm; closed Sun.
Fine dining featuring wine inspired Mediterranean cuisine. (See JW Marriott listing for contact details.) $

Tutto Pasta
1751 SW 3 Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-857-0709
Mon-Thurs 11:30 am-10:30 pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am-11 pm
Pasta made fresh on premises along with a variety of traditional Italian meat and seafood entrees as well as antipasto, bruschetta, carpaccio and calamari included in appetizer selection. $$

Tutto Pizza
1753 SW 3 Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-858-0909
Mon-Thur 11:30 am-10:30 pm; Fri-Sat 11:30 am-11:30 pm; Sun 2-10:30 pm
Authentic brick oven pizza. Thin crisp crusts. Takeout available. $

Zucchero Ristorante
2525 SW 3 Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-858-2525
Mon-Sat 11:30 am – 11 pm.
Italian favorites like hot and cold antipasto, fresh-made pizzas and pastas and traditional desserts. Daily specials. $$