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You first and foremost visit a restaurant to eat, but let's face it– there so many more elements of a restaurant that impact the culinary experience. How was the service? How is the cocktail and beer menu? Is the sitting comfortable?

But, the first impression for a guest is the restaurant's atmosphere. 

This sets the stage for the entire dinner experience. Aesthetics like the restaurant's lighting, music, decor, spacing, and more– all play a role in creating a restaurant's ambience.

Some restaurants take their atmosphere to the next level. 

The city of Miami has a vibrant culinary scene with not only an array of different cuisines, but also restaurants with some of the coolest spaces.

With that in mind, we decided to take a look at a few restaurants in the city that have some of the most unique atmospheres. 

Barton G

Dining at this restaurant is guaranteed to be one of the most unique culinary experiences you will ever have. 

The restaurant is known for its over-the-top presentations. The Mac and Cheese comes with a mousetrap. The Laughing Bird Popcorn Shrimp comes with an entire popcorn machine. The Lobster Pop-Tarts come in an actual toaster. The Blooming Sea-bass comes with a garden. The Carnival Fun Cakes comes with a carnival shooting game. The Chocolate Indulgence dessert comes and in a treasure chest and everything including the sand is edible.

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Speakeasies became wildly popular in the U.S. during the Prohibition era. Also known as a blind pig, these sinful establishments quickly disappeared once Prohibition ended.

Today we are seeing concepts channeling the speakeasies of the past as trendy hidden bars.

For those locals and tourists looking for something much different than the swanky Miami club scene, these speakeasies are sultry, yet comfortable bars often with prohibition-style cocktails and good eats.

We are rounding up some of the most unique bars with speakeasy vibes in Miami, that may be easy to miss, but that’s part of the fun!

The Foxhole

Located in South Beach in a back alley, a block off the infamous Alton Road in South Beach, is The Foxhole. Like its sister concept, Drunken Dragon, right next door, it’s not easy to find. There’s no signage, only a dim red light over a door.

You have no idea what to expect and I don’t want to give it all away, but the first room features a casual area with a pool table, some arcade games, a jukebox and a “I Found Foxhole” sign. The main area is modern with a centralized bar surrounded by comfy couches and tables against the walls. There’s a second floor that looks down at the first floor bar. There are more couches, a second smaller bar, and a VIP section upstairs. Guns and weapons ornament one of the walls upstairs and the TVs often play old gangster movies, when a big game isn’t on.

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The Wynwood Art District is not only just the home of 70+ galleries and museums, but it has also emerged as an area with an especially unique foodie scene. 

Besides being the home of culinary gems like Coyo Taco, Kush, and Beaker & Gray– there are an array of bakeries to visit– whether it be for a treat after lunch or to get something special to bring to a party. 

I decided to take the ultimate foodie adventure by walking to four different Wynwood shops, all of which with delicious pastries. 

So if you have a sweet tooth, prepare to drool.

Stop # 1: The Salty Donut

If you are a local, you have likely heard of this place. It's not uncommon for the donuts to sell out even before they close.

I went on a Thursday at around 2 pm and there was quite a line, but it moved fast. It was difficult to pick, but I went for the Nutella flavor, a "24 hour raised brioche donut with Nutella filing, cocoa glaze, topped with crushed hazelnuts," which is available year-round and then I also ordered the seasonal Strawberry & Lemon donut.

They were almost too pretty to eat. Luckily, they were as tasty as they looked. 

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