Here’s 8 Spots to Find Healthy Dishes in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
Eating food that is good for you doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you need a healthy breakfast, want a delicious lunch that will fill your belly but not expand your waistline or just want a tasty dinner spot where you can choose from a variety of healthy dishes, there are plenty of options when you want to eat out in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Take a look at our healthy dining guide for meals that taste good and are good for you in the Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale area.
1. The Green Chicken
737 SW 109th Ave Miami, FL 33174
(305) 300-5035
This quick service spot with a memorable name offers up healthy food from breakfast until dinner. The Green Chicken’s popular smoothies like the Green C are packed full of fresh fruits and vegetables. But they also offer Chicken Bowls that come with rice or salad for a quick but hearty meal you can enjoy anytime. Vegetarians love The Green Chicken’s tofu items as well, making this a great spot to visit for a meat-free meal.
2. Diced
2342 SW 67th Ave West Miami, FL 33156
(786) 773-2190
Another fast-casual dining spot that offers good-for-you food is Diced with locations all over the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale areas. What makes Diced special is that you can build your meal by choosing a bowl, wrap or salad and then creating your perfect meal with the addition of proteins, beans, veggies, cheese, sauces and extras. Smoothies are also an option here with superfood choices like spirulina and acai selections. You can add all kinds of fruits and vegetables to your beverage to ramp up the healthy factor.
3. Carrot Express
3450 NW 83rd Ave Ste 136 Doral, FL 33166
(786) 206-1081
What started as a gas station quick-serve spot has turned into a beloved healthy dining option in South Florida at nine different locations. Carrot Express is a good restaurant to try for healthy meals from breakfast through dinner. Stop in for a delicious Turkey Bacon Powerwrap to go along with a latte or macchiato, or snag a Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad for lunch. Locals flock to Carrot Express for their healthier burger options, too, like the Salmon Burger, OMG! Turkey Burger, Chicken Goddess burger and the plant-based Impossible Burger.
4. MyRoots Juice Bar & Kitchen
4237 NW 107th Ave Doral, FL 33178
(305) 418-0479
A tasty spot for vegans, vegetarians and anyone who wants to eat more plant-based foods, MyRoots Juice Bar & Kitchen offers premixed juices along with a menu of familiar favorites crafted with your health in mind. You can snag a family-sized order to take home like Cauliflower Soup, Curry Chickpeas and Quinoa Bowls, or order a meal to enjoy while you’re there. Some popular dishes at MyRoots are the Dragon Bowl and the Lentil Bowl along with tons of other options like arepas and toasts.
5. sweetgreen
122 Giralda Ave Miami, FL 33134
(786) 847-7300
More than just a salad place, sweetgreen offers made-to-order options as well as a host of supremely tasty salad and plate options. This counter service spot is always busy with diners lining up to eat or take away deliciously healthy meals like sweetgreen’s famous warm Crispy Rice Bowl filled to the brim with blackened chicken, wild rice and veggies. But salads are probably the biggest draw here because you can customize them any way you want to. The plates are another way to enjoy the fresh and delicious food at sweetgreen and each location also offers its own regional specialty items, adding to the already robust menu offerings.
6. Osmow’s Shawarma
10141 W Flagler St Ste 110 Miami, FL 33174
(786) 238-7834
This Canadian chain is a popular healthy spot in Miami because of its focus on fresh Mediterranean dishes. Visitors to Osmow’s love the rich flavors of the roasted meats served cheekily over “rox” (rice) or “stix” (fries). Vegetarians crave Falafel on the Rox here, but creative offerings like the Lamb Shawarma Salad cement Osmow’s as a healthy destination for every taste.
7. Ol’ Days – Farm To Table
3301 NE 1st Ave Miami, FL 33137
(786) 843-1397
Originally a coffee spot, Ol’ Days is a great choice for brunch or all-day breakfast with a healthy twist. Fresh pressed juices, Homemade Yogurt and Avocado Toast are popular morning flavors while popular lunch and dinner options are Buddha Bowls, Vegan Burgers, Salmon Brioches and Hearty Lentils. But good-for-you food can also include wine, cocktails and sweet treats, and Ol’ Days – Farm To Table does a great job with all of those as well.
8. Raw South Juice
9804 SW 77th Ave Miami, FL 33156
(786) 534-9263
This cozy little spot looks unassuming, but Raw South delivers some of the best Acai Bowls in town. The chalkboard menu provides the current offerings, but typical options include the wildly popular Monkey Bowl, a variety of pressed juices like the Bless Your Heart with carrots and beets providing deep colors and flavors. Wraps and salads are also regular menu offerings that can be made with different proteins like Wild Salmon, Vegan Picadillo or Lentil Walnut Meat.
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