9 Restaurants in Homestead, FL Raking In the Rave Reviews

Welcome to my list of great restaurants you can find in Homestead, Florida. Homestead has a pretty thriving restaurant scene so I tried my best to get some of the local favorites on the list, as well as some of the popular national chain restaurants you can find around the area. For each of these restaurants I will give you a quick summary of their style, their address, a link to their website, and also a Yelp Review so you can see what other customers have had to say! And on top of all of that, I will also provide you with a handy link (or two) anytime one of these great restaurants accepts our convenient digital GiftYa gift cards.

A GiftYa is pretty much what it sounds like. A digital gift card that can be bought and sent wirelessly in just seconds. Their all digital format doesn’t just make them easy to give as gifts to others, although it does, it also makes them really convenient for the recipient. Since they are all digital and kept right on your phone, you never have to worry about being out and about on the town and not having your clunky plastic gift card with you because you forgot it at home. If you have your phone you have your GiftYa. Which in my opinion makes them a really great choice to give as a gift to college students especially. Trust me, if you just send them money you never know where it’ll get spent, but if you send them a GiftYa to a local restaurant then you can be sure that they will have money for food even if they are irresponsible with their cash. And since it’s right on their phone, they will be able to stop anytime they need to and grab a bite to eat.

But hey, enough about what great gifts GiftYas makes, let’s get to that list of great restaurants in Homestead that you came here looking for!

1 - Shiver’s BBQ

Best Place for Barbeque and Ribs In Homestead

28001 S Dixie Hwy | Homestead | shiversbbq.com

Shiver’s BBQ makes it to the top of the list for one very simple reason…they have an astounding amount of positive customer feedback. Which is always a real influence on how I rank the restaurants in my lists. 

Shiver’s can meet, and exceed, the already high expectations people have because of their great reputation. I would go on and explain their menu to you, but hey it’s a barbeque place. You can expect all the classics of American style southern barbeque, served up better than you’ve ever had them before. And if you don’t trust my word on it, just go to their Yelp page and check out all the countless five star reviews yourself. 

“This place was the Bomb.  Headed to the keys - east on and off from Highway.  All the food was either very good or great (ribs). We will make it a regular stop.” - Yelp Review 

2 - Yardie Spice

The Best Caribbean Style Food You Can Find In Homestead

225 S Krome Ave | Homestead | yardiespicehomestead.com

Jean Paul and Rochelle (the owners of Yardie Spice) have been in the food and beverage business for over 30 years. And on top of that, they both have masters degrees in management. After spending years working at different high end restaurants, they opened Yardie Spice in 2013. They set out with the goal of providing the highest quality, and most authentic, Haitian and Jamaican food that you can find in the area. And apparently they are succeeding in spectacular fashion because they boast a perfect five star rating with over 500 reviews in the bag.

If you aren’t familiar with Caribbean style cuisine then I recommend you take a look at the menu on their website to get an idea of the style of food they serve. But that being said, you really don’t need to. Yardie Spice is so good at what they do, that whether you are a first time customer, or a connoisseur of Caribbean style food, they are going to leave you more than satisfied. 

“Amazing food and amazing service. It was my very first time trying jerk chicken and I did not know what to expect. Yardie Spice did not disappoint me. We also got the sweet chili salmon and it was so delicious too. Highly highly recommend!” - Yelp Review 

3 - Havana Spice

The Best Cuban Style Food You Can Find for Lunch & Dinner

30530 S Dixie Hwy | Homestead | seamless.com

Havana Spice is another great restaurant that offers south of the border style cuisine. But instead of Caribbean food, they sell delicious Cuban style cuisine. They specialize in Cuban food and sandwiches, so I really think they are best for lunch. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t grab a great dinner here as well. 

They have everything from avocado salad to empanadas, so they should have the great Cuban style dish that you are craving. And just like the first two restaurants on the list, Havana Spice also boasts a very high customer rating so I feel confident they’ll live up to your expectations no matter when you go.

“Excellent food and service. Best Ropa Vieja I've ever had in my life!! Also the Havana Sampler was an excellent appetizer.” - Yelp Review 

4 - Taqueria Cinco Hermanos

One of the Absolute Best Food Trucks In Homestead

941 West Palm Drive | Florida | taqueriacincohermanos.com

Taqueria Cinco Hermanos is the best food truck you can find around the Homestead area. I think given the name, it’s pretty obvious that they are going to be specializing in Mexican style food. Which means you can get many Mexican classics like quesadillas, enchiladas, and of course, tacos. 

They are delivering some of the absolute best Mexican food you can get in the area, and they are doing it all from a food truck. Which makes them all the more impressive to me. It’s one thing to prepare out of this world cuisine and experience when you have a full kitchen and dining room, it’s a whole other challenge to do it with nothing but a truck and a couple of tents, but they manage to do it. You can expect fast, high-quality, authentic Mexican food served up with a smile when you stop at Taqueria Cinco Hermanos for a bite to eat! 

“Amazing. Delicious. Clean. Go go go. Cute set up. Love it all. Fresh food. Hot day and seating was cool with shade and fans.” - Yelp Review 

5 - Grand China Restaurant

The Best Chinese Place You Can Find Around Homestead

18643 S Dixie Hwy | Miami | miamigrandchina.weebly.com

If you are craving great Chinese food (and are willing to make a bit of a drive) then Grand China Restaurant is going to be the place for you. Full disclosure, they aren’t in Homestead, they are about an hour away in Miami. But that being said, they are well worth the drive because they are the most loved Chinese restaurant in the area. The issue is that there’s a lot of competition in the local area so I didn’t really see one that clearly rose above the others that was in Homestead. Grand China Restaurant stands out as the best, even though it’s a bit of a drive. 

“Grand China Restaurant have the Best Chinese food in town.  We order by phone and pick-up the food ourselves.  Always hot and fresh.  We recommend them highly!” - Yelp Review 

6 - Flama Brazilian Steakhouse

Best Steakhouse That You Can Find In Homestead

27667 S Dixie Hwy | Homestead | flamasteakhouse.com

If you love steak, and have never been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, then you are sorely missing out. Unlike a traditional steakhouse where you sit down, grab a menu, and order the steak you want, you instead sit down at a table and are given two cards. One card lets the chefs know that you are ready for food, and the other card lets them know that you are set at the moment. See you basically pay for an all you can eat buffet of steak, but instead of getting up and going to a line of different steam trays, you can stay seated the entire time, You simply hold up the card letting the chefs know you're ready for your next course and they bring it right over to you.

The big drawback to a Brazilian steakhouse is that it’s going to be a set menu. But the upside is that you can try everything on that menu if you want to. Instead of getting one delicious steak, you can have a wide variety of different cuts of meat all seared and cooked to perfection!

“A homestead hidden Gem of a restaurant. In my opinion this is better than Texas de Brazil.

Everything tasted Absolutely delicious was freshly made. The wait staff are all very attentive. The meat just keeps coming and coming and there is so much variety. You have to go here hungry because there is sooooooo much food to enjoy.” - Yelp Review 

7 - Chefs On the Run

A Great Hispanic Family-Owned Business In Downtown Homestead

10 E Mowry Dr | Homestead | chefsontheruninhomestead.com

If you like to support small family owned businesses with your dollar, then Chefs on the Run is going to be a great spot for you. Chefs On the Run honestly has a bit of an eclectic menu. They claim to specialize in everything from Caribbean food, burgers, and Gastropub food. So you can expect a little bit of everything on their menu. And don’t let the depth of the menu fool you, there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options on the menu as well as burgers. So I think Chefs On the Run is one of the absolute best restaurants in Homestead you could choose if you have anybody with dietary restrictions in your dining party. 

They have something to offer for everybody, but the menu is a bit all over the place. So I recommend you take a look at the menu on their website to get an idea of what they serve, because they have everything from turkey burgers to Mongolian pork. So it’s almost impossible to tell you exactly what to expect, besides the fact you can expect the food to be excellent. 

“Excellent burgers and the macaroni con res is to die for! The menu is quite extensive making it hard to choose so we'll just have to keep coming back to try everything!” - Yelp Review 

8 - Olive Garden

A Popular National Italian Food Restaurant With A Location In Homestead

Grab an Olive Garden gift card by following the link!

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2575 NE 8th St | Homestead | OliveGarden.com

I imagine most of you are familiar with Olive Garden, but for those of you who aren’t, they specialize in Italian cuisine served up at a reasonable price. Now they aren’t going to be the most authentic Italian food you’ve ever had, but they do offer pretty decent food at a decent price. So I think not only can you get a meal at a fair price, you can also expect a friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere at this Homestead location.

“I've always been a fan of Olive Garden, but looking at the previous reviews left me feeling a little skeptical. I'm happy to say that my experience was 5 stars all the way around. The staff was extremely friendly. The food came fast, and it was hot and delicious. Had a great experience, and will definitely visit more often.” - Yelp Review 

You can use GiftYa to get a digital Olive Garden gift card by following the link!

9 - Buffalo Wild Wings

Popular National Sports Bar With A Homestead Location

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2580 NE 10th Ct | Homestead | buffalowildwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings is a pretty popular national sports bar chain that I imagine most of you have a passing familiarity with. But for those who don’t, you can expect all the classic food you would find at a regular pub (obviously chicken wings are a big part of the menu) as well as plenty of cold beer. But what you really get at Buffalo Wild Wings is giant flat screen tvs all over the walls so that way you can watch whichever game it is you are trying to watch with plenty of clarity and precision 

“Our favorite wings! Our favorite fried pickles and sauce! Our favorite potato wedges!” - Yelp Review 

It’s easy to get a Buffalo Wild Wings gift card if you just follow the link!

And there you have it! That is my list of some of the great restaurants you can find around the Homestead area in Florida. I tried to get a little bit of everything on the list, but honestly there are so many popular restaurants in Homestead that I couldn’t fit them all in one article. So if you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for here, be sure to check out our other articles on other great restaurants in the area, as well as our articles on great things to do in Homestead!