Bal Harbour Restaurants

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant incorporating Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Avocado Hummus w/ Maine Lobster, Hamachi, Shawarma Spiced Skirt Steak and more.

The Italian eatery has been a buzz since it opened its doors more than 25 years ago, and continues to be the restaurant of choice for power brokers, politicians, sports stars, socialites and celebrities alike who find themselves coming back for the crispy Margherita pizza, citrusy Riviera salad and of course the paper-thin, succulent beef, tuna and salmon carpaccio. The indoor dining room is centered around a full-service bar, but the real scene is outdoors where guests vie for coveted tables on the sun-drenched patio.

Discover why Bon Appetit ranks Hillstone as America’s favorite restaurant. The signature spinach & artichoke dip, grilled artichokes, Ding’s crispy chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, Thai steak & noodles salad and house-made veggie burger are among the favorites—and who can resist the decadent hot fudge sundae? The friendly service and open air décor with a view of the palm grove only adds to the allure of Hillstone’s memorable dining experience.

Capturing the common ground between French elegance and tropical sophistication, gilded Old-World decor blends seamlessly into the lush palm tree-shaded atmosphere of Stephen Starr’s Le Zoo. The menu, drawing inspiration from the beloved sidewalk cafes of Paris and the shores of St. Tropez, is built around French cheese, fruits de mer and crowd-pleasing bistro classics. A thoughtfully curated wine and champagne list and classic cocktails perfectly complement the cuisine. Le Zoo brings out Francophile in all of us.

Makoto Okuwa ushers traditional Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located on Level 1 of the Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, delivers a truly distinct Japanese culinary experience, one built around pristine raw fish, premium Japanese and American beef, soulful skewers cooked over a charcoal robata grill and more. The indoor dining room’s modern design is serene, allowing for the chef’s exquisitely presented dishes to take center stage.

Nestled on Level 3 of Bal Harbour Shops beside Neiman Marcus, Bianco Gelato elevates the Italian dessert experience with its unique approach to artisan gelato. With sustainability and tradition at its core, Bianco Gelato produces organic, non-GMO small-batch flavors that include gluten free, Kosher and vegan options. There’s also an assortment of baked goods, as well as coffee and tea on the menu.

Located on the third floor in the sunlit atrium, Café on 3 at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour features a new all-day concept with a food menu created by Café en 3 Restaurant Manager, Rafael Chazan, along with Neiman Marcus Vice President and Executive Chef, Kevin Garvin, and Neiman Marcus Corporate Chef, Jessica Oost. The new menu veers towards organic ingredients and a more customizable mix-and-match approach with protein-optional dishes. From healthy grab-and-go options such as Organic Overnight Oats, Superfruit Smoothies and Power Wraps to Avocado Toast on Zac the Baker bread to lunch items including Poke Bowls, Falafel Bowls and gluten-free Andean Dream Pasta and a full menu of gourmet coffees, Café en 3 offers a flavor for every palate.