Miami's 10 best restaurants with chef Jimmy Carey of Jimmy'z Kitchen

Chef Jimmy Carey opened his first Jimmy’z Kitchen in South Beach in 2008 and has since expanded the fast-casual concept to Wynwood, Pinecrest and Brickell. Here, the Johnson & Wales University graduate shares his favorite places to eat around Miami: 

1. Sardinia 

La Bistecca. If you have never had it and are a meat lover, you are missing out.

1801 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-2228

2. Mi Rinconcito 

Tostada de Ceviche de Camaron. A hidden gem for Mexican food.

1961 SW Eighth St., Miami; 305-644-4015

3. Midtown Oyster Bar

Fresh Oysters. Great happy hour selection. 

3301 NE First Ave., Miami; 786-220-2070

4. Suviche

Spicy Tuna Causa.

2751 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-501-5010

5. Smith & Wollensky

Cajun Bone-In Rib Eye. Twenty-four ounces of splendid meat cooked just right.

One Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-2800

6. Juvia

Hamachi Spuma. Chef Sunny Oh’s creations are wonderfully done and deliciously executed. Always imaginative. 

1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-763-8272

7. Yardbird 

Cheesy Corn Grits. Southern food done right.

1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach; 305-538-5220

8. Oliver’s

Steak Frites. My go-to-neighborhood place, where everyone knows my name and they know exactly how I like my steak cooked.

959 West Ave., Miami Beach; 305-535-3050

9. Tropical Chinese

Dim Sum. All of the choices are wonderful.

7991 SW 40th St., Miami; 305-262-7576

10. Cvi.Che 105

Trilogia de Ceviche. Chef-owner Juan Chipoco is a friend who has great business acumen and high quality of service – the ceviche is always fresh and fantastic.

This story was originally published November 13, 2015 at 12:11 AM.