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Naomi's Garden - South Beach

Name: Naomi's Garden - South Beach
Address: 1755 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, US
Telephone: (305) 978-9366
Price range: value

Caribbean•Miami•value

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is one of the best caribbean restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Miami.

Editorial review•Feb 24, 2026

Naomi's Garden on Alton Road is a family-legacy Caribbean restaurant that has been feeding South Beach since 1978 — which is a genuinely remarkable fact for a neighborhood that reinvents itself every decade. The name comes from the mother of current operator Yaron Yemini, who, as he puts it, "cooked for 4 and fed 40." That ethos — generous, unfussy, rooted in real technique — is baked into the concept. Miami New Times named it Best Restaurant in the Little River/MIMO corridor in 2022, and the menu stays stubbornly focused on Haitian and Jamaican traditions rather than chasing whatever fusion trend just landed on the Design District. At a dollar-sign price point, this is the kind of place where the cooking does the talking. The kitchen's best-seller is the Jerk Chicken, which the menu describes as all dark meat, marinated in a dry rub of undisclosed spices, then baked — not grilled to order, which is a deliberate choice that keeps the meat juicy rather than charred-dry. It's the dish regulars cite first. The Red Snapper goes the opposite direction: the fish marinates in a house recipe for a minimum of three days before being battered and fried to order, a process that signals the kitchen is thinking in terms of days, not minutes. The Curry Goat Special rounds things out — slow-cooked until tender, finished with potatoes, peas, and curry sauce in the kind of prep that exists specifically to make cheap, tough cuts extraordinary. These are not trend dishes; they're the backbone of two distinct island traditions on a single menu. The garden seating out back is the move — there are hammocks, occasional live music, and apparently resident chickens sharing the vibe. The kitchen runs until 11pm most nights and pushes to 1am on weekends, which makes this a legitimate late-night option in a neighborhood short on them. Go for the Red Snapper on its own merits, but order the Jerk Chicken if you're splitting with the table — the menu is built around it for a reason.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

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dinner and caribbean

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Miami · 1755 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.6 from 200 reviews

Phone

(305) 978-9366

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Signature dishes at Naomi's Garden - South Beach

Jerk Chicken

Red Snapper

Curry Goat Special

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What makes Naomi's Garden - South Beach worth the move

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Jerk Chicken and Red Snapper also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 200 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 200 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and caribbean

Style

Caribbean in Miami

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Good value

Best for

dinner caribbean haitian

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Google rating: 9.6 from 200 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Jerk Chicken, Red Snapper, Curry Goat Special

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Address: 1755 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Phone: (305) 978-9366
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (200 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean
Neighborhood: Miami

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What cuisine does Naomi's Garden - South Beach serve?

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is a Caribbean restaurant located in Miami, Miami. Naomi's Garden on Alton Road is a family-legacy Caribbean restaurant that has been feeding South Beach since 1978 — which is a genuinely remarkable fact for a neighborhood that reinvents itself every decade.

What is Naomi's Garden - South Beach best for?

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is best for dinner, caribbean, haitian. Naomi's Garden - South Beach is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Jerk Chicken and Red Snapper also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 200 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Naomi's Garden - South Beach?

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 200 reviews

What should I order at Naomi's Garden - South Beach?

Start with Jerk Chicken, Red Snapper and Curry Goat Special. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Naomi's Garden - South Beach worth visiting?

Naomi's Garden - South Beach holds a 9.6 Google rating from 200 reviews. Naomi's Garden - South Beach is a strong caribbean option in Miami when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Jerk Chicken and Red Snapper also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 200 Google reviews.

Where is Naomi's Garden - South Beach located?

Naomi's Garden - South Beach is located at 1755 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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