Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami
South Miami
Restaurant in South Miami, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A flexible South Miami choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner, especially when easy planning matters more than a high-design dining room. Go earlier in the evening if conversation and wine pacing are priorities; cross-shop Recoveco or Beauty & the Butcher if the night calls for a more contemporary splurge.
About Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami
Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami is a South Miami venue with daily hours beginning at 12 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so it is a direct option to consider when the plan calls for a meal in South Miami and the group wants clear timing expectations.
A practical South Miami pick when the plan needs to stay flexible
The most reliable planning details are the hours and dress code. Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami is open Monday through Thursday from 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM. Use the restaurant's official channels for current menu, reservation, accessibility, dietary, and service details before making a firm plan.
If you are comparing options, keep the comparison simple rather than assuming a particular format or style. Recoveco, Beauty & the Butcher, CRAFT South Miami, Daniel's Miami, and Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering are other names to consider depending on what kind of outing you are planning, while Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami remains the venue to check directly for the latest details.
Go when the hours fit your plan
The clearest reason to choose Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami is schedule fit. It opens at 12 PM daily, closes at 10 PM most nights, and stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes timing the main planning advantage, especially for diners who want a South Miami option with consistent daily hours.
For a special occasion, keep expectations grounded in what is confirmed: the venue is in South Miami, observes a smart casual dress code, and publishes daily hours. Details such as menu format, group capacity, beverage program, dietary accommodations, and special-event suitability should be confirmed directly before you make plans. For the wider area, start with our full South Miami restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5837 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- oldlisbonrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +13056627435
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Lisbon Restaurants reads like a neighborhood Portuguese outpost tucked into South Miami’s Sunset Drive corridor. It stands apart from the city’s louder, destination-driven dining scenes by leaning into Atlantic-rooted cooking and a community-oriented pace. The restaurant foregrounds the tension between Portuguese culinary tradition, preserved bacalhau, maritime ingredients, and the realities of sourcing fresh fish in Florida, which gives the place a quietly distinctive character. For diners seeking a low-key, authentic counterpoint to Miami’s flashier rooms, Old Lisbon offers an understated, locally integrated experience worth exploring.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for neighborhood rhythms: regulars, family dinners, business meals and small celebrations all fit naturally here. Located on a community dining corridor rather than in a high-visibility district, Old Lisbon suits guests who want a composed, food-forward evening driven by Atlantic seafood traditions. It already figures in local dining patterns, so it’s a good pick when you want dependable, ingredient-focused Portuguese cooking: whether you’re on a date, hosting a modest celebration, or bringing colleagues for a quieter outpost of Mediterranean-flavored seafood.
Ordering Tips
Menu highlights lean into Portuguese seafood traditions: expect preparations of bacalhau (salt cod) alongside fresh local fish and classic coastal plates. Signature items to look for include Seafood Paelha, Codfish, Grilled Octopus and Branzino. The description stresses the cuisine’s reliance on preserved Atlantic ingredients as well as fresh seafood available through South Florida markets, so favor dishes that showcase salt-cured elements and simply prepared fish to get a true sense of the restaurant’s ingredient logic.
Venue details
Ambiance
Romantic ambience with old world decor, white table cloths, and warm lighting creating an elegant and cozy dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Seafood Paelha
- Codfish
- Grilled Octopus
- Branzino
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5837 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143
Planning details
Location
5837 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- CRAFT South Miami, Notable alternative
- Beauty & the Butcher, Contemporary, $$$
- Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering, Notable alternative
- Recoveco, Contemporary, $$$$
- Daniel's Miami, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in South Miami
Choose Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami when ease and a comfortable table matter more than a high-spend contemporary format. Recoveco sits in the $$$$ tier, so it is the better splurge candidate for diners who want a more ambitious night. Beauty & the Butcher, listed as Contemporary and $$$, is the sharper cross-shop for a polished modern dinner without reaching Recoveco's higher tier.
CRAFT South Miami and Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering are more useful alternatives when the group wants a casual-feeling South Miami meal and the reservation needs to stay simple. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, Old Lisbon is the safer first attempt; if the priority is a more contemporary room or a clearer special-occasion signal, move toward Beauty & the Butcher or Recoveco.
Daniel's Miami is the wild card in this set because the available category and price signals are thinner. Use it as a backup only after deciding what the night needs: comfort and flexibility point back to Old Lisbon, while a more defined contemporary spend points to Beauty & the Butcher or Recoveco.
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Compare Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami | South Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| CRAFT South Miami | South Miami | , | , | No published awards |
| Beauty & the Butcher | Coral Gables | Contemporary | $$$ | Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering | Coral Gables | , | , | No published awards |
| Recoveco | Miami | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 James Beard Award SemifinalistsMichelin Guide Florida 20262025 Bon Appétit The 20 Best New Restaurants · #102025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Daniel's Miami | Coral Gables | , | , | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #40Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #92025 Resy Best of the Hit List |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami?
Use the venue's official channels to confirm reservation availability, especially for Friday or Saturday, when the hours run until 11 PM.
What are the hours for Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami?
Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami opens at 12 PM daily and stays open until 10 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday hours until 11 PM. Confirm the current service details directly with the venue.
Can Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami accommodate groups?
Is Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability depends on what you need from the meal. Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami is in South Miami, has a smart casual dress code, and keeps daily hours; confirm menu, reservations, and any celebration needs directly with the venue. Daniel's Miami and CRAFT South Miami are other options to compare when planning.
What are alternatives to Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami?
Other venues to compare include CRAFT South Miami, Beauty & the Butcher, Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering, Recoveco, and Daniel's Miami. Compare current hours, availability, and official venue details before choosing.
What should a first-timer know about Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami?
Plan around the hours first: Old Lisbon Restaurants - South Miami opens at 12 PM daily, runs to 10 PM most days, and to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
