Miami’s Best Sandwiches: 10 Luxe Bites That Raise the Bar

From Butcher Shop Indulgence to Rooftop Reinventions, These Standout Sandwiches Deliver Chef-Driven Creativity, Premium Ingredients, and Local Flavor—No Matter How You Slice It
Rosa Sky's Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Rosa Sky's Braised Short Rib Grilled CheesePhoto Courtesy of Rosa Sky

Miami’s sandwich game isn’t just strong—it’s sophisticated. Across the city, chefs and artisans are elevating this humble handheld into something far more refined, with inventive flavor profiles, quality sourcing, and artful presentation. Here are 10 exceptional sandwiches that are anything but ordinary—each offering a bite-sized taste of Miami’s luxury lifestyle and culinary edge.

1. The Prime Cut – Prime Cuts Butcher Shop

The Prime Cut sandwich with beef carpaccio, parmesan, and truffle mayo
The Prime Cut Sandwich Showcases Butcher-Level Craft with Luxe Flavor LayersPhoto Courtesy of Prime Cuts Butcher Shop

Location: 12700 SW 122nd Ave #118, Miami, FL 33186
Instagram: @primecutsmiami

At Prime Cuts Butcher Shop, you’re not just getting a sandwich—you’re getting a masterclass in meat. Recently opened, this modern butcher counter is already gaining a devoted following for its expert cuts and elevated deli offerings. Their signature sandwich, The Prime Cut, layers whisper-thin beef carpaccio with fresh arugula, crispy onions, shaved Parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, and luscious truffle mayo. The shop’s Truffle Steak Sandwich is also worth noting, featuring juicy skirt steak and chimichurri on fresh bread. One bite and you’ll understand why this butcher shop has quickly become a lunchtime pilgrimage.

2. The Cali Chicken – Pura Vida Miami

Cali Chicken sandwich with greens, tomato, mozzarella, and grilled chicken
The Cali Chicken Sandwich at Pura Vida Redefines Healthy With Flavor-Packed SimplicityPhoto Courtesy of Pura Vida Miami

Multiple Locations Across Miami

Health-conscious doesn’t mean skimping on flavor. Pura Vida’s Cali Chicken sandwich is a clean-eating dream: antibiotic-free chicken, avocado, mozzarella, tomato, and mixed greens are layered inside toasted ciabatta, with chipotle aioli on the side. For a morning bite, the Smoked Sammy—a luxe combination of smoked salmon, za’atar cream cheese, and soft-boiled eggs—is equally satisfying. Don’t miss the Pesto Chicken, finished with a balsamic glaze and their signature sauce.

Rosa Sky's Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
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3. The Beauty Chicken Sando – Beauty & The Butcher

Fried chicken sandwich with slaw, pickles, and aioli on a bun
The Beauty Chicken Sando Brings Spice, Crunch, and Chef-Driven Flair to Coral GablesPhoto Credit: Grove Bay Hospitality

Location: 6915 Southwest 57th Avenue, S Red Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Chef-driven and unapologetically indulgent, the Beauty Chicken Sando from Beauty & The Butcher balances heat, crunch, and richness. Buttermilk-fried chicken meets yuzu kosho aioli, sweet bread-and-butter pickles, and a seasonal slaw in a sandwich that hits every note: tangy, spicy, creamy, and crisp. This isn’t your average fried chicken sandwich—it’s a composed dish tucked into a bun.

4. Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese – Rosa Sky Rooftop

Short rib grilled cheese on brioche with red chili and pear-sambal jam
Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese Brings Rooftop Indulgence to Rosa Sky in BrickellPhoto Courtesy of Rosa Sky

Location: 115 SW 8th St, 22nd Floor, Miami, FL 33130

With views this good, the food has to measure up—and Rosa Sky delivers. Their Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese is rich and decadent, built on buttery brioche and filled with tender braised short rib, muenster cheese, caramelized onions, and a sweet-savory pear-sambal jam. Pair it with their signature “Panda-Monium” cocktail and you've got the city’s most elevated take on grilled cheese—literally.

5. Lomito Sandwich – Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Lomito sandwich with beef tenderloin, arugula, and crispy potato wedges
The Iconic Lomito Sandwich at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Miami BeachCredit: Faena Miami Beach

Location: 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

An Argentine classic with serious luxury appeal, the Lomito Sandwich features thick-cut beef tenderloin, grilled onions, tomato, arugula, aioli, and Dijon mustard on housemade Vienna bread. The flavors are robust and timeless—exactly what you’d expect from Los Fuegos helmed by fire-cooking legend Francis Mallmann.

6. The Leo & The Maia – Sadelle’s at Kith, Miami Design District

Turkey sandwich with pickles and Russian dressing on a Sadelle’s plate
The Maia Sandwich at Sadelle’s Brings NYC Deli Vibes to Miami’s Design DistrictPhoto Courtesy of Sadelle’s

Location: 69 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

New York comfort meets Miami cool at Sadelle’s in the Design District. The Leo is a classic bagel build with house-cured salmon, eggs, schmaltz onion, and cream cheese. Meanwhile, The Maia packs house-roasted turkey, melty cheese, pickles, and Russian dressing into a Kaiser roll. For a full power-lunch moment, opt for the Triple Decker—a towering stack of meats and slaw on triple-layered bread.

7. Lobster Roll “Yankee Style” – Bayshore Club

Lobster roll with fries and grilled lemon on a white plate
The Lobster Roll “Yankee Style” Is Summer on a Brioche BunPhoto Credit: Grove Bay Hospitality

Location: 3391 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133

A coastal classic with South Florida polish. At Bayshore Club, the Lobster Roll “Yankee Style” features chilled lobster tossed in lemon aioli, tucked into a buttery toasted brioche, and finished with paprika and chives. Best enjoyed dockside with a glass of something crisp.

8. MGFD Pastrami – Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Pastrami sandwich with pickled cabbage and fries in metal cup
The MGFD Pastrami Is a Deli Classic with a Signature Miami TwistPhoto Courtesy of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Location: 130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137

Chef Michael Schwartz has kept his Roasted Turkey Sandwich on the menu of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink since day one, but the MGFD Pastrami might just steal the show. Brined and smoked in-house, the pastrami is paired with cave-aged Gruyère, pickled red cabbage, and Thousand Island dressing, stacked between toasted rye. A luxurious homage to the deli tradition, done the Miami way.

9. Prosciutto Sandwich – Crema Gourmet

Prosciutto baguette sandwich with mozzarella, arugula, and red peppers
Crema Gourmet’s Prosciutto Baguette Is a Masterclass in Simplicity and FlavorPhoto Courtesy of Crema Gourmet

Multiple Locations Across South Florida

European café elegance meets everyday ease in Crema Gourmet’s Prosciutto Sandwich. It’s all about balance: salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, and roasted red peppers come alive with arugula and a zingy balsamic vinaigrette on a crusty baguette. Simple, but far from ordinary.

10. Bell & Evans Chicken Farm Sandwich – Campo at Casa Faena

Fried chicken sandwich with cabbage, pickled onion, and gochujang glaze
Campo’s Chicken Sandwich Brings Gochujang Heat and Miami CoolPhoto Courtesy of Campo

Location: 3500 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

This isn’t your average chicken sandwich. At Campo, Bell & Evans chicken is fried crisp and glazed with gochujang—a sweet-spicy Korean chili sauce. Pickled onions and cabbage bring crunch and contrast, all served on a toasted bun with golden fries on the side. A spicy, global twist that still feels unmistakably Miami.

Each of these sandwiches goes beyond comfort food—they reflect the culinary precision, local character, and inventive spirit that define Miami’s upscale dining scene. So next time you're craving a bite with substance and style, you’ll know exactly where to go.

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