Paya Miami

Miami Beach, FL · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Miami Beach
#105
of 721 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile
Address
Paya Miami, 1209 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone
(305) 397-8080
Website
www.payamiami.com

Paya Miami is a restaurant located in Miami Beach, FL. It is one of 721 restaurants listed in Miami Beach. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Miami Beach city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Paya Miami

Paya is a neighborhood restaurant and bar located on Miami’s South Beach founded by Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar and Chef Niven Patel, the duo behind FEAL Hospitality. It is a platform for Chef Niven Patel to pay homage to the insular cuisines of the... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Serg Mayer · Dec 2025

Everything we tried was truly delicious, but the lamb chops were the absolute highlight — perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The crab cake and wagyu tartare were also excellent and well balanced. We seated on the terrace. During our visit it was very calm and quiet, which gave the evening a more intimate, relaxed mood. Inside, the interior didn’t fully match our personal taste, but that didn’t take away from the quality of the food and the overall experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bari Friedlander · Nov 2025

From start to finish, every dish was a work of art. We began with the scallop crudo — delicately layered with passionfruit that added the perfect touch of brightness — and the hamachi crudo, which melted in your mouth. The ceviche was unbelievably fresh and vibrant, bursting with citrus and just the right amount of heat, while the papaya salad added a refreshing, tropical balance to the meal. For the main course, the local fish of the day was recommended, and it did not disappoint — perfectly cooked, incredibly fresh, and beautifully presented. Each bite reminded me why Miami’s coastal flavors are unmatched. To finish, the sorbet topped with caviar was pure perfection — a creative, elegant finale that tied the entire meal together in the most unexpected and luxurious way. Everything fro

★★★★☆ 4.0 Dannielle Cole · Dec 2025

Came here for a date night, super cute little area! The bar was packed but had a lovely table outside. The service was quite slow, but so is everything on the beach right lol? We had the wahoo ceviche (honestly thought this was kinda meh, just wasn’t tasty), the shrimp and papaya salad was great as well as the lemongrass glazed fish… but the real winner of the night? The tamarind lamb chops! It was so tasty I wanted to eat the bones too lol. I wish they were just a little bigger but they are considered an appetizer. Just make sure you try them!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah Leinbach · Oct 2025

Easily one of the best restaurants in Miami and perfect for our anniversary dinner! From the moment you walk through the door, the vibes are immaculate from the gorgeous decor to the friendly hostess. For appetizers, we ordered the smashed cucumbers and truffle brie grilled cheese. Both were fantastic and unique, but I have literally never had anything that tasted quite like the smashed cucumbers. For our entrées, we ordered the prime skirt steak and peri peri chicken. The chicken was delicious, so juicy and lemony. The potatoes it came with were literally the best mashed potatoes I have ever had in my life! The steak was good, but the presentation was lacking. For dessert we had the rum cake and it was truly magical. You seriously cannot go wrong with anything on this menu! The only probl

★★★★★ 5.0 Domina · Dec 2025

I went on a Monday when they offer a special deal on the tasting menu — $50 per person instead of the usual $75. The food was good, with small sharing portions for two, and by dessert you feel full. Not stuffed, but enough, though it might not be sufficient for someone with a bigger appetite. The cocktails were disappointing — after trying three and none stood out, so the drink menu could use improvement.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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