Ready 2 Go Posted May 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi all we have a room booked at the Holiday Inn Downtown Miami in the City Center. Does anyone know if there a restaurants in walking distance and shopping/things to Do? We'll be there 3 days in July before hopping on the Vista. Thanks all. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted May 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Bayside Market is across the street with shopping and dining options plus CVS, etc. nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted May 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2017 It's Downtown Miami, your food options are endless. Tons of shopping too. You're staying in the center of one of the largest cities in the U.S. Bayside is a nice place to check out, but your food options outside of bayside are much better. If you look at my early post history I give a list of my favorite places. Tomorrow I'll find it and post it. If you're staying there three days, some time in Miami Beach is a must as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2017 As mentioned Bayside is close but I would not limit yourself to that complex. If you walk 15 to 20 minutes you can easily get to two areas with lots of restaurants. Mary Brickell Village which has lots of restaurants and some stores. The relatively new Brickell Centre which has lots of shopping and has started to add restaurants. One of the restaurants we enjoy in Mary Brickell Village is Perricone's. Serves Italian Food and is frequented by locals and tourists. http://www.perricones.com Also nearby your hotel are many stand alone restaurants. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted May 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2017 As mentioned Bayside is close but I would not limit yourself to that complex. If you walk 15 to 20 minutes you can easily get to two areas with lots of restaurants. Mary Brickell Village which has lots of restaurants and some stores. The relatively new Brickell Centre which has lots of shopping and has started to add restaurants. One of the restaurants we enjoy in Mary Brickell Village is Perricone's. Serves Italian Food and is frequented by locals and tourists. http://www.perricones.com Also nearby your hotel are many stand alone restaurants. Keith There are quite a few restaurants open at Brickell Citi Centre. Big Easy Wine Bar, Pubbelly sushi, Tacology, Quinto at the East Hotel and then a few other more casual places like American Harvest and Luke's Lobster. I can't wait for the 38,000 Italian food hall to open in the Fall as they will also have dining. Keith, enjoy Perricone's while you can....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Carolyn, do you think that Perricone's will be moving on . I would think the real estate is worth a lot. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted May 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Being across the street from Bayside, you can pick up a water tour and the Miami area hop on hop off bus tour there. Take advantage. With 3 days, I'd for sure use a day exploring South Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted May 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Agree with Carolyn about Brickell City Centre. One of the coolest malls in the US. Keith, downtown is being swallowed up by every developer on the planet. When Tobacco Road fell, I think we all knew it was just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthomaniac Posted May 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2017 We ate at a place called Embarcadero, a Peruvian place downtown two years ago, it was EXCELLENT recommended by our driver :) Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready 2 Go Posted May 21, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thank you all for all of the feedback. We will definitely plan to hit the beach. It sounds like we made a good hotel choice in terms of location. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted May 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Here is my list of more casual places in Downtown Miami/Brickell area that I like. Pollo y Jarras Fratelli Milano Vero Italian Restaurant Perricone's Marketplace & Café Burger & Beer Joint Crazy About You River Oyster Bar is a good choice too. Garcias Havana 1957 if you want Cuban food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Sunseeker Posted May 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Are there any places close to the Holiday Inn to buy two bottles of good wine to take on the cruise? Or a place to make a quick stop on the way from the airport? Thanks for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted May 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Are there any places close to the Holiday Inn to buy two bottles of good wine to take on the cruise? Or a place to make a quick stop on the way from the airport? Thanks for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, Whole Foods store near by, walking distance, also several CVS, Walgreens and Liquor stores. This is Downtown Miami, you will find pretty much anything you need within walking distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Sunseeker Posted May 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted May 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2017 carolyn, do you think that perricone's will be moving on . I would think the real estate is worth a lot. Keith yes............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flymia Posted May 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2017 yes............. Why do you say that? Its been a staple of Brickell for sometime, and is still very popular. The restaurant owns the building, which means its cheap to stay there. Also, its not a large lot, the parking lot and the building as right to the east is a city park. Sure someone could build something there, but not anything massive. I don't see any thing in City Centre taking much away from Perricones, even the food hall. There is a difference between a food hall and restaurant. Though, I will say, there are better italian options in the downtown area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted May 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Why do you say that? Its been a staple of Brickell for sometime, and is still very popular. The restaurant owns the building, which means its cheap to stay there. Also, its not a large lot, the parking lot and the building as right to the east is a city park. Sure someone could build something there, but not anything massive. I don't see any thing in City Centre taking much away from Perricones, even the food hall. There is a difference between a food hall and restaurant. Though, I will say, there are better italian options in the downtown area. Yes, I know that Steve Perricone owns the building. And yes the city was deeded the park space both on the north and south side years ago by Developer Allen Morris. Since the company sued back in 2014 because of the Flatiron building, as part of an agreement the city may be handing over the north side to said developer. The Citi Centre is not taking anything away from Perricone's and you are right, there are much better Italian options in the area. I and most people I know enjoy happy hour here but not dining. That being said, my answer is still yes...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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