Pinch Kitchen

4.8 (596)

$30 and under

American

8601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Upper Eastside, FL 33138

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

On the corner of NE 86th Street and Biscayne Blvd in Miami, you will find Pinch Kitchen+Bar. An open kitchen, wooden tables, black and white accents, and a chalkboard wall give this cozy restaurant a hip, chic vibe. Executive Chef-Owner John Gallo opened the doors in the fall of 2015, and it has been receiving rave reviews ever since. The menu changes seasonally and features fresh produce, proteins, and quality ingredients by always sourcing locally first for the best fresh taste. Offering a Full Bar, Craft Cocktails, Craft Beers, and Wines. In addition to the À la carte menu, they offer daily specials, and there is always one vegan option. The House-Made Pasta, the Famous Eponymous Pinch Burger, the Ceviche, and the Churrasco Steak are all popular choices with critics and returning guests alike for Brunch, Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner. Awarded Best New Restaurant in Miami in 2016 by Miami New Times. Enjoy delicious dining at Pinch Kitchen+Bar for Lunch, Brunch, HH, and Dinner

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(305) 631-2018
Website
http://www.pinchmiami.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Gallo, Executive Chef/Owner
Catering
Please, Call 305.631.2018 if you wish for us to provide you delicious food for your next event.
Private party facilities
Events held at Pinch Kitchen & Bar are Wonderful. Executive Chef/Owner, John Gallo will craft a custom food menu for your event that can be paired with our wines, beers, and craft cocktails. Reserve for brunch, lunch, or dinner events.Offering Indoor dining or outdoor patio covered dining. Call 305.631.2018, visit www.pinchmiami.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
8601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Upper Eastside, FL 33138
Neighborhood
MiMo / Upper East Side
Cross street
Located on the corner of NE 86th Street and Biscayne Blvd.
Parking details
Free parking in the rear and side of the building. Additional Parking in the rear residential parking lot
Entertainment
Live music on Thursdays!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Brunch+Bottomless Mimosas
Multiple dates available
Brunch+Bottomless Mimosas at Pinch has become a delicious Miami tradition.

Offers

Pinch Happy Hour! Tue to Fri, 4pm to 7pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Happiest Happy Hour on Biscayne Blvd! Tue to Fri, 4pm to 7pm
Pinch Happy Hour! Sat & Sun, 5pm to 7pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Now every Sat & Sun, we invite you to enjoy Happy Hour Drinks, 5pm to 7pm.

Popular dishes

Ahi Tuna Tartare - NEW!$19.00
red onions, cilantro, serrano pepper, yuzu-soy sauce, malanga chips
Beet Salad - NEW!$17.00
orange, mint, pearl onions, crème fraiche, toasted almonds, chives
Roasted Carrots - NEW! $14.00
tzatziki, smoked almonds, fine herbs
Cream Spinach Dip - NEW!$16.00
special house recipe with brie cheese, served with blue corn tortilla chips
Croquetas de Bacalao - NEW!$15.00
six salted cod fish fritters with lemon pepper aioli
Olives$11.00
house-marinated with citrus and herbs
K-Town Guac$17.00
house-made kimchi, crispy tortilla, korean spices
*Ceviche $16.00
corvina, shrimp, maiz cancha, aji amarillo & malanga chips
Seasonal Soup $12.00
100% vegetables - vegan
Pinch Croquetas$12.00
ham croquetas, aioli
Pinch Dumpling$16.00
roasted duck & shiitake mushrooms, hoisin & green onion
Pinch Salad$16.00
baby greens, shaved veggies, parmigianno reggiano, cucumber vinaigrette
Fried Shrimp$18.00
eight wild red patagonian shrimp breaded & fried with lemon pepper aioli
Chicken Wings$16.00
fried & tossed in harissa, house-made ranch
BBQ Porkbelly $13.00
guava bbq, pork cracklin’, mojo onions, cilantro
Gambas Al Ajillo$16.00
wild patagonian red shrimp, garlic, saffron, cuban bread
Pan Con Tomate$10.00
grated tomato with garlic on our house made focaccia 10 | Add on +$2 sliced speck ham
Charcuterie Board $27.00
selection of three cheeses, sliced speck ham & salumi, olives, house pickles, seasonal marmalade, toasted focaccia
Cheese Board $19.00
selection of three cheeses, seasonal marmalade, toasted focaccia

Entrées

Lamb Pappardelle - NEW!$27.00
red wine braised leg of lamb, mirepoix, garlic, parmigiano reggiano
Pappardelle Al Funghi - NEW!$25.00
crimini, button & porcini mushrooms with parmigiano reggiano & truffle essence
BBQ Baby Back Ribs (half rack) - NEW!$23.00
slow cooked – juicy, spicy & smokey baby back ribs with our guava bbq sauce. served with house cut fries or petit salad
BBQ Baby Back Ribs (full rack) - NEW!$29.00
slow cooked – juicy, spicy & smokey baby back ribs with our guava bbq sauce. served with house cut fries or petit salad
Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi - NEW!$27.00
sautéed broccolini, cherry tomatoes, vadouvan curry
Seafood Paella - NEW!$31.00
wild red shrimp, mahi mahi, octopus, cherry tomatoes, seafood broth
19 oz Bone-in Ribeye - NEW!$54.00
certified angus beef, sauteed carrots & port wine reduction
*Black Angus Skirt Steak$30.00
8oz steak, spicy brussels sprouts, brazilian vinaigrette steak salsa
Organic Half Chicken$27.00
pomme purée, garlic, za’atar, chicken jus
Bucatini Al Pomodoro $21.00
pomodoro sauce, parmigiano reggiano, fresh cherry tomato & basil | Add on +$7 wild Patagonian red shrimp
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese$25.00
three meat ragu (beef, pork, veal), parmigiano reggiano
*Faroe Island Salmon $26.00
6oz fillet, cherry tomato & basil beurre blanc

Burgers & Sandwiches

Pinch Burger $19.00
custom burger blend, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, aioli, brioche bun & house-cut fries | Add on +$2 applewood bacon | +$2 sunny-side up egg | +$3 guacamole
Impossible Vegan Burger$18.00
guacamole, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks, ketchup, pretzel bun & house-cut fries | Add on +$2 swiss cheese | $2 sunny-side up egg
Mahi-Mahi Sandwich$21.00
6oz local mahi fillet blackened, served on our house-made brioche bun with pikliz, lettuce, tomato and avocado ranch with a side of house-cut french fries

Tacos

Fish Tacos$19.00
marinated in citrus served with lettuce, avocado & pico de gallo
Shrimp Tacos$21.00
wild red patagonian shrimp blackened, pimiento pepper aioli, lettuce & pikliz
Carne Asada Tacos$18.00
guajillo chile marinated served with lettuce, avocado ranch & pico de gallo

Sides

Spicy Brussel Sprouts$10.00
chili flakes
Sauteed Broccolini$10.00
za’atar, garlic
House Cut French Fries$10.00
Pomme Purée$10.00
Petit Salad $10.00
baby greens, shaved veggies, cucumber vinaigrette
Pinch Focaccia$5.00
house-made with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Cuban Bread$4.00
house-made with butter

What 596 people are saying

Pinch Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Miami - Dade
American
Downtown Areas
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pinch Kitchen offers "exceptional food" in a "cozy" setting, perfect for conversations. It's a "neighborhood gem" known for "amazing service" and "delicious" dishes like the "incredible burgers and salmon." Guests enjoy creative specials, brunch, and "house-made" treats, with ample parking and a welcoming atmosphere ensuring a memorable experience.

596 Reviews

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Fran VIP
Miami57 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall great experience again. The food is exceptional and I like the coziness of the restaurant. I particularly like that the music is not loud to allow for actual conversation with dinner companions. This is a great neighborhood restaurant and terrific meeting point for me coming from mid-beach and meeting friends coming from Ft Lauderdale.
Pinch KitchenResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your fantastic review, Fran! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Pinch Kitchen + Bar, especially the exceptional food and cozy atmosphere. It's wonderful to know that the music created a pleasant environment for conversation with your dinner companions. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we appreciate your support you provide to our family-owned and operated restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal and gathering with friends! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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joseph
Key West16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Amazing service. Thank you. We had not been in a long time and had a great lunch today. Will be back soon
Pinch KitchenResponded on April 8, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Joseph! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great food and amazing service at Pinch Kitchen + Bar. It's always a pleasure to welcome back our guests, and we're glad you had a great lunch with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we look forward to serving you again soon for another delicious and delightful dining experience! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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Bebi
West Palm Beach5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food with great service. Lovely little restaurant with adequate parking in the rear/side. Will definitely revisit if I’m in the area.
Pinch KitchenResponded on March 30, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Bebi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Pinch Kitchen + Bar. It's wonderful to know that you found our restaurant charming and appreciated the parking convenience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep delivering great dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the area for more delicious food, drinks and great service! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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Elizabeth
Miami7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always the food was delicious, the service was great. We sat outside this time, which was really nice.
Pinch KitchenResponded on March 18, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Elizabeth! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and great service at Pinch Kitchen + Bar, especially while sitting outside. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates our team to keep delivering excellent experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delightful meals and memorable moments! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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Rudy
Miami13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoyable and consistent with good food quality and service.
Pinch KitchenResponded on March 14, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Rudy! We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy the food quality and service at Pinch Kitchen + Bar. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team and encourages us to keep delivering great experiences. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals and excellent service! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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Gaudy
Miami18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, there’s parking and specials are great
Pinch KitchenResponded on March 4, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Gaudy! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing food, great specials, and convenient parking at Pinch Kitchen+Bar. Your kind words inspire our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious food, drinks and great service! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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Tarek
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Good was delicious, very clean and good customer service. Definitely 10/10
Pinch KitchenResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Tarek! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food, cleanliness, and great customer service at Pinch Kitchen + Bar. Your kind words truly motivate our team to keep providing wonderful dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable dining experience with delicious food, drinks great service! Cheers, Pinch Team.
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cristina VIP
Coastal Georgia18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place for a relaxed lunch while in the area. Good food informal ambiance
Pinch KitchenResponded on February 17, 2025
Hi Cristina, thank you for your kind review of Pinch Kitchen + Bar! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed a relaxed lunch with us and appreciated the good food and informal ambiance. Your feedback is important to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable dining experience soon! Cheers!
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Carrie VIP
Miami7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite local spot! Always great! ❤️ Chef John!
Pinch KitchenResponded on February 10, 2025
Thank you for your amazing review, Carrie! We're delighted to hear that Pinch Kitchen + Bar is your favorite local spot and that Chef John has made such a positive impression as our entire our Pinch team is always crafting delicious food and drinks for all our guests. Your support truly means a lot to our team, and we strive to provide you and your guests a great dining experience on every visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals and wonderful moments! Cheers!
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Mark
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always a great experience, a complete neighborhood gem. Great food, great service, plenty of parking.
Pinch KitchenResponded on February 10, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Mark! We're delighted to hear that you consistently have a great dining experience at Pinch Kitchen + Bar. It’s fantastic to know you enjoy our food, service, and ample free parking. Your support means a lot to our team, and we are committed to maintaining that high standard for every visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious food, drinks and great memories! Cheers, Pinch Team!
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FAQs

Pinch Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 631-2018.

Pinch Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

Pinch Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.