Queen Miami Beach

Housed within the historic Paris Theater, Queen Miami Beach revitalizes an Art Deco landmark, transforming it into a modern Japanese steakhouse with a palpable sense of occasion. Built in 1945 by architect Henry Hohauser, the theater's past glamour is the establishment's foundation, restored and amplified for a contemporary audience. The journey begins at the entrance, moving from a striking mural inspired by Carmen Miranda through a curving corridor of brass and terrazzo, which opens into a grand dining room with soaring 26-foot ceilings. The space is designed for drama, where lavish details like Lobmeyr chandeliers and plush velvet banquettes honor the building’s heritage while creating a world of their own. The culinary focus is on Japanese grill preparations, with plates that marry traditional flavors with French techniques. The kitchen is built around a Josper charcoal oven and a robata flame grill, which lend a smoky character to many of the dishes. The offerings have become known for high-grade ingredients, featuring premium sushi, seafood towers, and various cuts of Wagyu sourced from respected family farms in Japan. Beyond the grilled items, the selections have included artfully prepared small plates, from crudos to crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and maitake tempura. An omakase counter provides a more intimate, chef-driven progression of courses for a small number of guests. The setting and the food are intertwined, aiming for a complete sensory immersion. Theatricality is a constant, from the open kitchen to the kaleidoscopic LED dome ceiling that shifts the room's atmosphere as the evening progresses. The beverage program is just as considered, with a wide-ranging wine list and cocktails that incorporate Japanese spirits and flavors. Queen Miami Beach channels the cinematic legacy of its location into a vibrant, transportive form of dining.