Restaurants in Homestead, FL: Local Places to Eat

Restaurants in Homestead, FL cover a lot of ground. You can find Cuban comfort food, smokehouse and barbecue plates, waterfront seafood, and famous fruit stands. This guide names six real places a Parker Pointe buyer can try. Restaurants change owners, menus and hours, so confirm before you go.

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Restaurants in Homestead, FL: A Short Guide

Every place below has its own website. We read each one to pull out the facts we share here. We did not rank them, because taste is personal. We grouped them by mood instead.

Here is a fair warning. A restaurant can change hands, update its menu or shift its hours at any time. A place that was open last year may not be open today. Check the website or call first. It can save you a wasted trip.

We do not give distances or travel times here. Use the map on your phone from wherever you are staying.

Cuban Comfort Food

If you want a sit-down meal that feels like home, start here.

Mario's Cuban Kitchen + Bar is family-owned. It sits on North Homestead Boulevard, in ZIP code 33033. That is the same ZIP code Parker Pointe uses. (A ZIP code is the five-digit number the mail service uses to sort mail.)

The menu is Cuban and Latin American. The restaurant's website names Cuban sandwiches, slow-roasted pork, rice and beans, and seafood. That is a good mix if your group cannot agree on one thing.

Some tips for a first visit:

Look at the menu online before you go.
Ask what is popular that day.
Call ahead if you have a big group.

Smokehouse and Barbecue

Homestead has at least two places for people who love smoked meat.

JJ's Cuisine

JJ's Cuisine is an American smokehouse on NE 1st Road in downtown Homestead. Its ZIP code is 33030. The website lists smoked brisket, ribs, pork belly, burgers, gator bites and loaded fries.

JJ's also serves breakfast items. It offers catering and online ordering too. Online ordering is handy on a busy day of home shopping.

Shiver's BBQ

Shiver's BBQ is on South Dixie Highway. That is U.S. 1, one of the main roads through Homestead. The barbecue is slow smoked over oak and hickory. The menu includes ribs, brisket, pulled pork and Southern sides.

"Slow smoked" means the meat cooks for a long time over low heat and wood smoke.

Both places center on smoked meat. If someone in your group wants something else, check the menu first.

Waterfront Seafood

Some people want a view with their lunch. This next place is built for that.

La Playa Grill Seafood & Bar sits inside Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina, on SW 328th Street. Its ZIP code is 33033. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating by the water.

The website lists fried calamari, lobster, shrimp and mahi-mahi. It also lists burgers and wings, plus a kids' menu. So it works for families with picky eaters.

Check the restaurant's website for hours before you plan a meal here.

Fruit Stands and Sweet Treats

Homestead is famous for its fruit stands. These two are not full restaurants, but they are worth knowing about.

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Robert Is Here

Robert Is Here is a fruit stand on SW 344th Street in Homestead, ZIP code 33034. It has been open since 1959. The stand sells hundreds of types of fruit, and most of it is grown locally.

You can also get milkshakes and smoothies made from hand-cut fruit. There is a free petting zoo with goats, tortoises and emus. That makes it an easy stop with kids.

The website lists daily hours, except on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Still, confirm the hours before you go.

Knaus Berry Farm

Knaus Berry Farm is a farm stand and bakery on SW 177th Avenue. Note the mailing address. It is a Miami address, ZIP code 33187. Many people still think of it as part of the Homestead area.

The site lists cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. It also lists honey, jams, produce, shakes and strawberries.

This one is seasonal. It is open roughly November through May and closed in summer. Confirm the dates on the farm's website before you plan a trip around it.

Eating Out While You Tour Parker Pointe

A home visit is easier when you plan a meal around it. Here are simple ideas.

Book your visit first. Call 561-704-0091 and pick a time that works for you. Then plan lunch or dinner around it.
Pick a mood, not a menu. Decide if you want Cuban, barbecue, seafood or a sweet stop. Then choose one place from the list above.
Confirm before you go. Check the hours on the restaurant's website. Hours can change.
Ask us what to do nearby. When you call, ask what else is around. Simon can point you toward the places buyers ask about.
Make it a full day. Tour homes, then eat, then look around the area.

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If you are comparing homes, our guide to all nine Parker Pointe floor plans is a good place to start. It helps you pick which plans to see in person. You can also read about what the Tradition Series includes at Parker Pointe before your visit.

Want to know more about the neighborhood itself? See the Parker Pointe community page. It lists the plans and the planned amenities. Those amenities are a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a splash pad, a dog park, a playground and parks. The builder has not published opening dates. Call 561-704-0091 for their status.

What the Builder's Map Marks Nearby

Parker Pointe has a brochure with a neighborhood map. It marks these places as nearby:

Homestead Hospital
Miami-Dade College
A post office
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead Air Reserve Base
Coral Castle
The Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace

The map does not tell you what to eat. It does show what the builder lists around the community. We do not list distances.

If shopping is on your list too, read our guide to malls and shopping centers in Homestead. It also covers the main roads.

You may have noticed the ZIP codes in this guide. Homestead has nine, and Parker Pointe uses 33033. Our guide to Homestead FL ZIP codes lists all nine.

One More Reminder Before You Go

Restaurants come and go. Owners change. Menus change. Hours change. The facts in this guide came from each place's own website, and we cannot promise they still hold today.

So do this before you leave home:

Open the place's website.
Check the hours for the day you plan to visit.
Call if anything looks unclear.

If a place has changed, pick another from the list.

Common Questions

What are some restaurants in Homestead, FL?

This guide names six real places. Mario's Cuban Kitchen + Bar serves Cuban food. JJ's Cuisine and Shiver's BBQ are smokehouse and barbecue spots. La Playa Grill Seafood & Bar sits by the water. Robert Is Here and Knaus Berry Farm are fruit stands and sweet stops. Confirm hours first.

Where can I eat Cuban food in Homestead, FL?

Mario's Cuban Kitchen + Bar is a family-owned restaurant on North Homestead Boulevard. Its website names Cuban sandwiches, slow-roasted pork, rice and beans, and seafood. Menus change, so check the website or call before you go.

Is there waterfront dining in Homestead, FL?

La Playa Grill Seafood & Bar sits inside Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina, on SW 328th Street. It offers indoor and outdoor waterside seating. Its website lists seafood, burgers, wings and a kids' menu. Check its hours before you visit.

Where can I get barbecue in Homestead, FL?

Try Shiver's BBQ on South Dixie Highway (U.S. 1), where the barbecue is slow smoked over oak and hickory. Another option is JJ's Cuisine, an American smokehouse in downtown Homestead. Both list ribs and brisket. Confirm hours and menus first.

Is Knaus Berry Farm open all year?

No. Knaus Berry Farm is seasonal. It is open roughly November through May and closed in summer. It has a Miami mailing address, though many people think of it as Homestead-area. Check the farm's website for the dates before you plan a trip.

What is Robert Is Here known for?

Robert Is Here is a fruit stand on SW 344th Street that has been open since 1959. It sells hundreds of types of fruit, mostly grown locally. It also makes milkshakes and smoothies from hand-cut fruit and has a free petting zoo. Confirm hours before you go.

Can I eat out on the same day I tour Parker Pointe?

Yes. Book your visit first, then pick one place from this guide for lunch or dinner. Call 561-704-0091 to set a time. You can also ask what else is around the community. Check the restaurant's hours before you head out.

Do the restaurants in this guide take reservations or offer online ordering?

We only know what each website says. JJ's Cuisine lists online ordering and catering. For the others, check the website or call. We do not know each place's booking rules, and those can change, so ask before you bring a big group.

Ready to see the homes and plan a meal around your visit? Call 561-704-0091 or Book a Parker Pointe Tour and Lunch Plan to talk it through with Simon.