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Paya features Island-Inspired Cuisine - Paya, Miami Beach, FL

Paya

4.8
4.8
35 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean
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Paya

4.8
$31 to $50
Caribbean
South Beach

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2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
Paya is an exuberant, island-inspired 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 Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Spain’s islands, where he and Mo have either worked or visited extensively. Chef Niven’s dishes incorporate ingredients he grows at Rancho Patel, complemented by vibrant wines and tropical, farm to glass cocktails.

The restaurant features 56 dining room seats, 25 bar seats, and 8 raw bar seats, with a gorgeous display of fresh seafood. Expect to jam to some Manu Chao style music while basking in the vibrant island vibes and flavors. South Beach has been home to Mo since he moved to Miami in 2016, and Paya is his thank-you to the community that supported him through his journey.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (305) 397-8080
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • A Taste of Paradise 🌴

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    3 Courses, 10 Dishes, this tasting menu is perfect for anyone who is looking to experience the full flavor profile of Paya. Each course highlights items from our main menu and is served family-style for a shared dining experience. Enjoy Scallop Crudo, Lemongrass Glazed Tilefish, and Prime Skirt Steak and many more signature dishes.
    A Taste of Paradise 🌴 photo
  • New Year's Eve 10-item Tasting Menu

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    3 Courses, 10 Dishes, this festive New Year's Eve tasting menu is perfect for anyone who is looking to experience the full flavor profile of Paya. Each course highlights items from our main menu and is served family-style for a shared dining experience. Enjoy many of our signature dishes along with some very special additions to ring in the New Year.
    New Year's Eve 10-item Tasting Menu photo

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami Beach

    Best Food

  • Miami Beach

    Best Ambience

  • Miami Beach

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paya, a vibrant new Caribbean-style restaurant in Miami Beach, dazzles with "exceptional service" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring delicacies like Scallop Crudo and Tamarind Lamb Chops. The ambiance is praised as "inviting and modern," making Paya a "fantastic addition" to the local dining scene.

35 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great. The service is friendly but unpolished, with a total lack of attention to details like water and used glasses, or to refreshing drinks or food. The noise level was not bad for Miami, but the music is far too loud to allow a whole table to talk without shouting. The dessert menu is minimal.

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  2. Elizabeth

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious menu! We sat outside and it was lovely. Music could have been a little lower but it was turned down when we requested it.

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  3. Mariana

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time at Paya and will not be my last. The food and service are great! Their new patio is beautiful! Can’t wait to be back for HH or just dinner and enjoy the “Miami winter” outdoors at Paya.

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  4. julia

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! The service, the food, all of it. I have been a few times already and every time is out of this world

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  5. Jorgan

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shockingly great. Terrific staff. Good was delicious

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  6. Logan

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible, the service was on point. The reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because their cocktail program needs a little work.

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  7. Mariana

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the first time to Paya and it was the best dining experience I have had in Miami in a while. Ambiance was on point and service was impeccable—efficient, attentive, and incredibly friendly. As for the food, outstanding! Every dish was delicious with beautiful presentation. My favorite were the Scallop Crudo, Tamarind Lamb Chops and Soursop Ice Cream with Caviar! I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience. Five stars all the way! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  8. Andreas

    Miami

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Got the tasting menu and some oysters. Everything was excellent.

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  9. Lathe

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for our anniversary and had the tasting menu. Everything was perfect, and the flavors surprised and delighted. Great service, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. We will absolutely be back!

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  10. MICHAEL

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exciting new addition to the neighborhood. Menu is creative and food is executed beautifully. Service was gracious and attentive. Decor and ambiance are on par with the food. We will be back!

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FAQs

Paya is rated 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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Paya

4.8
$31 to $50
Caribbean
South Beach

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paya

1209 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

  • Area
    South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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