Some restaurants become part of a city’s history. China Grill helped write it.
After more than a decade away, the legendary restaurant has returned at Bal Harbour Shops, bringing back the bold Asian-inspired dishes, high-energy dining room, and shareable plates that made it one of Miami Beach’s most talked-about tables throughout the ’90s and 2000s.
Miami Guide Take
China Grill is one of Miami’s most iconic restaurants, now reopened at Bal Harbour Shops after more than a decade away. Expect bold Asian-inspired flavors, oversized dishes made for sharing, and the return of signature classics that helped define Miami’s dining scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s. If you’re looking for a lively dinner with a little nostalgia—and plenty of food for the table—this is where to book.
Longtime regulars will recognize classics like the Crispy Spinach, Lobster Pancakes, Lamb Spare Ribs, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, and Bananas in a Box. The new chapter also adds fresh favorites, including Black & Gold Cod Dumplings, Octopus with Fresh Lychee, and Asian-Spiced Coffee Crusted Tuna, giving the menu a modern update without losing what made it famous.
The space nods to the original with floating light fixtures and excerpts from Marco Polo’s journals woven into the flooring, but feels right at home among the luxury boutiques of Bal Harbour Shops.
This is the spot for celebratory dinners, long lunches after shopping, or introducing someone to a piece of Miami dining history they missed the first time around.
Why We Like It
Because few restaurants shaped Miami’s dining culture the way China Grill did. The comeback feels familiar without feeling stuck in the past.
Perfect For
- Celebrations
- Group dinners
- Business dinners that don’t feel corporate
- Luxury shopping lunches
- Miami nostalgia
