Fresh, Bold, Latin American
Amara at Paraiso is about the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty that defines why we live in Miami and why so many love to visit. We are in the unique position to bring it all together, a sense of place that only exists here.
— James Beard Award-winning
Chef and Owner, Michael Schwartz
Opening up with new cocktails!
And an updated wine list curated by our sommelier, Amanda Fraga
With a nostalgic return to Florida and intrigued by Miami’s evolving culinary scene, Paley’s approach to Latin American cooking is underpinned by bold flavors of traditional dishes and decidedly bright–a showcase for fresh ingredients.
The New Jersey native attended culinary school in Florida after graduating from university, inspired by the intersection of creativity and critical thinking unique to a career in restaurants. Having cooked in kitchens from Kentucky to Texas, Paley draws from where his surroundings to create a sense of place you can taste in his menus. The Chef has garnered praise from both Food & Wine Magazine for artisan pizza and Southern-inspired cuisine and Bon Appetit’s 50 Best New Restaurants list for his embrace of regionally-sourced products with a custom-built, wood-burning fireplace.
“Where to go in Miami. The Best Places to explore in Miami are not where you might think… Michael Schwartz’s Amara [is] right on the bay with a beach club setting, Latin American and coastal flavors.”
“2018 Restaurant of the Year”
“While being romanced by Latin American flavors from the kitchen of Executive Chef Michael Paley, patrons will get all the right vibes from Amara’s decor.”
“Grilled Atlantic shrimp. Banana leaf-wrapped cobia. Coconut rum cocktails. Yeah, you’re going to be there for a while.”