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QP Tapas
QP Tapas was one of the best new restaurants of 2022—even though it was technically just a pop-up. After a brief break it has popped up once again in Coconut Grove—and it’s still one of the best restaurants in Miami. QP’s new space is a little more date-night-appropriate, and has a lovely patio for when the sun stops being so mean. But the big draw is still the menu, an exciting, creative blend of Spanish tapas and izakaya dishes. The massive okonomiyaki, gorgeous paellas, and uni risotto are still (thank god) on the menu. But now there’s also a phenomenal cocktail menu developed by Kaiju, one of our favorite bars in Miami. If you missed QP the first time around, your new priority in life is to make sure that doesn’t happen again.
Food Rundown
photo credit: Cleveland Jennings
Matrimonio
We probably don’t have to explain the joy that a perfectly executed (and intensely garlicky) pan con tomate will bring to you. But do you know what happens when you add white and black anchovies with little dollops of aioli to the equation. Order this to find out.
photo credit: Cleveland Jennings
Uni Risotto
This is one of our favorite dishes in the entire city, and it just makes sense too. It’s a bowl of creamy risotto with little pockets of uni scattered about. Some smoked trout roe and chopped scallions sprinkled overtop add texture. It’s not only stunningly delicious, but a perfect example of the kind of unique dishes that make eating here so exciting.
photo credit: Cleveland Jennings
Charred Lamb Belly
We sometimes get a little nervous when we read the word “belly” on a menu, because it’s a cut of meat that can sometimes be overwhelmingly fatty. But not with these skewers. The salty fish sauce and sweet date teriyaki glaze balances out the richness of the lamb belly.
photo credit: Cleveland Jennings
Okonomiyaki
This savory pancake is filled up like a clown car with sour cabbage, eggs, and your choice of mushroom escabeche or chorizo (or, if you really want to go wild, both). Cut it up like a pie and it’s perfect to share with a couple friends or a pretty hungry date. Just know that the best bites are the crispy, caramelized edges. Share this information with your hungry date—or don’t, and have them all to yourself.
