Located on the west side of South Beach overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay, Joe Allen offers locals (and those who would love to call themselves locals) a great selection of simple, hearty, homey standbys in a lovely, lively, and comfortable room. The restaurant’s infectious appeal is its ability to turn out exceptionally well prepared and moderately priced and stylish comfort food, like burgers, meatloaf, wood-fired pizzas, and liver with onions and bacon. This is the sort of place you go when you crave a meal, not a chic little snack styled as dinner.

Joe Allen Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner, late-night, Sun brunch. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24-25. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.