La Liste, the French guide known for its data-driven approach to global dining just released its newest ranking of the world’s top 1,000 restaurants. Four Miami spots earned places on the 2026 list, continuing the city’s steady climb into serious food destination world.
The guide draws from thousands of publications and more than 1,000 guidebooks, incorporates input from chefs and millions of online reviews and assigns each restaurant a score out of 100 based on quality, consistency and reputation.
Miami’s top performer this year is Hiden, with a score of 82.5. Tucked behind a Wynwood taco stand with a discreet entrance that requires a password, the eight-seat omakase counter remains one of the toughest reservations in town. The team flies in fish from Japan several times a week and the menu focuses on traditional techniques rather than flashy gimmicks. Hiden earned one Michelin star when the guide debuted in Florida in 2022 and has held onto it since then.
Next on the list is L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, scoring 80.5. It remains the only restaurant in South Florida with two Michelin stars. The space follows the late chef Joël Robuchon’s signature layout with an open kitchen at its heart and counter seating that lets diners watch each dish come together. The menu blends classic French technique with modern plating, seasonal produce and exceptionally polished service. L’Atelier is one of the city’s most recognizable names, and for good reason.
Naoe, with a score of 78.5, is one of Miami’s most singular dining experiences. The five-seat omakase counter on Brickell Key is run by chef Kevin Cory, whose family brewery in Japan supplies both the sake and the soy sauce. Cory trained in Kyoto and Toyama before opening Naoe in 2009, long before omakase became a common option in Miami. The meal unfolds over several hours and shifts with available seafood that's sourced worldwide.
Rounding out the group is Cote Miami in the Design District, with a score of 77. The restaurant blends the polish of an American steakhouse with the pacing and shared experience of Korean barbecue. Every table has a smokeless grill and the cuts—most of them dry-aged in-house—arrive ready for guests to cook to their liking. The space runs on high energy without feeling chaotic and its strong following has made it one of the busiest dining rooms in the neighborhood.
All four restaurants appeared on the list last year as well, with only minor score shifts. They now sit alongside international heavy-hitters such as Cheval Blanc in Basel, Guy Savoy in Paris, Le Bernardin in New York City and Single Thread in Healdsburg.
Find the full list here.