MICHELIN Recommended

Pao by Paul Qui

★ 4.6 · 1,158 reviews (OpenTable)

Damien Hirst's golden unicorn presides over Pao's oval dining room, glowing beneath a gilded dome. Manila born Paul Qui, a James Beard winner, threads charcoal and smoke through scallop aguachile with black lime, smoked wagyu short rib bao and black bass in chili patis. Live music fills the room on Friday and Saturday nights from seven.

MICHELIN

Recommended

Cuisine

Modern Asian (Filipino, Spanish, Japanese and French influences)

Chef & team

Chef Paul Qui; Faena Group

Neighborhood

Mid-Beach

Hotel

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Hours

Tue–Wed 6:30–10pm; Thu–Sat 6:30–11pm; Sun–Mon closed

Dress code

Elegant Chic: no shorts, sandals (open-toe shoes) or beachwear

Price

$$$$

Status

Open — Still operating at Faena Hotel Miami Beach as of Oct 2026.