Red Light Little River Motel Blu THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Red Light Little River

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Red Light Little River

Motel Blu
7700 Biscayne Blvd. (NE 77th St.)
Miami, FL 33138
305-757-7116
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A funky, fun, mostly-outdoor riverside spot to watch manatees swim by and eat regional dishes from a homeboy chef.
Openings: Dinner Wed.-Sun.

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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Red Light Little River Restaurant Review:


Named for its location---on the banks of what was one of Miami's most debris-filled waterways, in part---this beyond-casual, funky spot is pretty much the one-man show of Kris Wessel, who's not just the chef and owner but largely renovated the rundown building with his own hands plus spearheaded a Little River clean-up campaign. As a result, native manatees have returned, and diners eating on the riverside patio (preferable to the hip but often hot and humid diner-like inside area) can watch the blimplike mammals drift by while enjoying what's arguably Miami's most local ingredient-rooted, creative cuisine. The limited menu changes weekly (sometimes daily, especially regarding seafood, since Wessel often buys direct from fisherfolk on the docks) but several signatures are always available---and one, New Orleans-inspired barbecue shrimp, is a must-have. Service is often slow, sometimes outright incompetent. And in summer? Best bring mosquito repellent. It's not your polished Sobe glam spot, but this neighborhood eatery appeals with a (much-needed in Miami) chef who takes chances.

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