- Miami is the premier hotspot for luxury dining this Christmas, boasting a 3+ star-rated fine dining restaurant per 0.4 square miles.
- Fort Lauderdale ranks second, offering one fine-dining restaurant every 0.9 square miles.
- With a minimum of 331 star-rated restaurants, Florida is a luxury fine dining destination for visitors and residents alike.
A new study has revealed Miami is the top place for luxury dining in Florida this Christmas season.
The research by luxury villa rental Cabo Villa Vegas Dave analyzed the volume of 3+ star-rated fine-dining restaurants a week before Christmas for the 15 most populated Florida cities using TripAdvisor. The findings were compared to each city’s land area to reveal the Sunshine State's “Fine Dining Capital.”
Top 10 Christmas Luxury Dine-Out Hotspots
Miami is the top destination for luxury dining this Christmas with one luxury restaurant per 0.4 square miles. The city boasts 102 three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants within its 35.87 square miles. House of Food Porn, The Capital Grille, and Zuma Miami are some of the most-reviewed fine dining restaurants on the list.
Fort Lauderdale ranks second with one luxury restaurant every 0.9 square miles. The city has 38 three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants across 34.77 square miles. Steak 954 and Casa D'Angelo Ristorante are the most-reviewed fine dining restaurants in the city.
Orlando takes third place with one luxury restaurant every 1.3 square miles. The city provides 78 fine dining restaurants rated three stars and over across 102.4 square miles on TripAdvisor. Bacán and Victoria & Albert's are among the Michelin-certified restaurants in the city.
Hollywood ranks fourth with one luxury restaurant every 2.5 square miles. The city boasts 11 three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants within its 27.37 square miles. GG's Waterfront Bar and Grill and Billy's Stone Crab Hollywood are the most frequented fine dining restaurants on the list.
Tampa ranks fifth with one luxury restaurant every 2.8 square miles. The city has 40 three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants across 113.41 square miles. Ocean Prime and Bern's Steak House are among the most reviewed fine dining restaurants in Tampa.
Miramar ranks sixth with one luxury restaurant every 4.9 square miles. The city offers six three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants within its 29.52 square miles. SunQuest Cruises and Ocean Club Restaurant are the top choices for fine dining in Miramar.
Hialeah takes seventh place with one luxury restaurant every 5.4 square miles. The city boasts four fine dining restaurants rated three stars and over, across 21.45 square miles. Graziano's - Hialeah and Pan.com Sandwicheria are the preferred dining spots in Hialeah.
St. Petersburg ranks eighth with one luxury restaurant every 6.2 square miles. The city provides 10 fine dining restaurants rated three stars and over. Sea Salt and The Birch & Vine are the standout restaurants in St. Petersburg.
Gainesville comes ninth with one luxury restaurant every 8.8 square miles. The city has seven fine dining restaurants rated three stars and above. Embers Wood Grill and Paramount Grill are the most sought-after dining establishments in Gainesville.
Tallahassee rounds out the top ten with one luxury restaurant every 10.0 square miles. The city boasts 10 three-plus star-rated fine dining restaurants within its 100.25 square miles. Shula's 347 Grill and Sage are the leading fine dining options in Tallahassee.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Cabo Villa Vegas Dave commented:
“These findings highlight the best cities for a luxury dining scene in Florida for the Christmas and New Year festive season. Whether you are visiting or a resident in need of a fine dining treat, Florida has generous options to choose from. Miami’s high density of fine-dining restaurants makes it an exceptional choice for those seeking gourmet holiday meals.”
The study was conducted by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave, a luxury villa rental company that elevates the standards of Cabo San Lucas with unmatched exclusivity and exceptional service. Their villas often host celebrities and provide an extraordinary experience that goes beyond mere accommodations.