MILA

"Mila is the best place for overhearing staff chisme. The gossip at this Lincoln Road restaurant starts at the front door, where very serious walkie-talkie discussions about who’s breaking dress code get relayed up to the host stand. After you’re given the once-over yourself, you’ll make your way up the elevator to the restaurant, where more staff chisme awaits. Watch as three managers meet by the expo line to talk about how the new barback is probably hungover and how great the fire dancers look tonight. Eventually, another manager in a proper suit who’s probably tired of telling his team to stop chatting will send the boys flying in different directions until they inevitably meet up again like otters clinging to each other in a rushing river. But to be fair, despite all this, the service is attentive (probably thanks to that GM) and the crudo is pretty good (albeit very small). " - julia malave, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"You’ll notice that just about everywhere on this guide is pretty casual. That’s because Lincoln Road’s pricier restaurants tend to be terrible. But Mila, an untz-untz see-and-be-seen rooftop restaurant, stands out from the rest of the upscale Lincoln Road options for mostly good reasons. It is, like its peers, pricier than it ought to be. It's a bit of a clubstaurant too. But the food isn’t a complete afterthought. Some of it’s actually tasty (although the portions are quite tiny). Plus, the restaurant has a sleek design that’s not aesthetically chaotic and some pretty outdoor seating. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"Mila, to its credit, is actually making an effort. It is, like everything on this guide, way pricier than it ought to be. But the “MediterrAsian” food isn’t merely an afterthought. Some of it’s actually tasty. Plus, the restaurant has a sleek design that’s not aesthetically chaotic and pretty outdoor patio seating. This place is honestly on the edge of the clubstaurant spectrum, leaning more towards an actual restaurant. However, it's got a house soundtrack that’s turned up three notches too loud, fire dancers performing on the outdoor deck, and it's still sceney enough to satisfy those looking for a proper clubstaurant experience. Just don’t come too hungry, because portions can best be described as nibble-size." - ryan pfeffer

"Mila is, like most see-and-be-seen South Beach restaurants, way pricier than it ought to be. But the “MediterrAsian” food isn’t merely an afterthought. Some of it’s actually tasty. Plus, the restaurant has a sleek design that’s not aesthetically chaotic, and pretty outdoor patio seating. This place is on the edge of the clubstaurant spectrum, leaning more towards an actual restaurant. However, it's got a house soundtrack that’s turned up three notches too loud, fire dancers performing out on the deck, and it's still sceney enough to satisfy those looking for a proper clubstaurant experience. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"It's hard to ignore the sensory overload that greets diners as they exit the elevator and enter this titanic-sized establishment. There are two full bars—one indoors and a second out on the terrace—both beloved by the city's hip and trendy. Wood-carved artwork, natural materials and a plethora of foliage blend seamlessly to ensure a unique setting. From the light starters and ceviches to maki and substantial entrées, this menu may best be described as "MediterrAsian-inspired." Plates are best when shared among friends, as in the robata-grilled lamb kofte with herbed yogurt or a soba noodle salad with artichoke and pesto.If you can snag a seat at brunch, don't miss the eggs Benedict, starring a brioche bun, Bellota ham and blood orange hollandaise." - Michelin Inspector