Big Pink
“Real Food for Real People” is their motto and its appropriate. Set on what used to be a gritty corner of Collins Avenue, Big Pink—owned by the folks at Prime 112—is the closest thing to a diner Miami gets, with the exception of the 11th Street Diner nearby. We’re talking: comforting and hugely portioned pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and hamburgers. The food quality is above average, and the menu is massive, with over 200 items. Some comes with a good dose of kitsch, such as their spin on the classic TV dinner, which is recreated perfectly, right down to the compartmentalized dessert. Breakfast is a big ticket item here, served all day and night. So’s booze--there’s a full bar. Televisions line the bar area, and the family-style table arrangement (there are several booths too) promotes camaraderie among diners. Outdoor tables are also available. Even picky kids will like the food here, and parents can enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere (not the norm for South Beach) without worrying whether their kids are making too much noise. Big Pink is quickly identified by a whimsical Pippi Longstocking–type mascot on a sign outside.
“Real Food for Real People” is their motto and its appropriate. Set on what used to be a gritty corner of Collins Avenue, Big Pink—owned by the folks at Prime 112—is the closest thing to a diner Miami gets, with the exception of the 11th Street Diner nearby. We’re talking: comforting and hugely portioned pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and hamburgers. The food quality is above average, and the menu is massive, with over 200 items. Some comes with a good dose of kitsch, such as their spin on the classic TV dinner, which is recreated perfectly, right down to the compartmentalized dessert. Breakfast is a big ticket item here, served all day and night. So’s booze--there’s a full bar. Televisions line the bar area, and the family-style table arrangement (there are several booths too) promotes camaraderie among diners. Outdoor tables are also available. Even picky kids will like the food here, and parents can enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere (not the norm for South Beach) without worrying whether their kids are making too much noise. Big Pink is quickly identified by a whimsical Pippi Longstocking–type mascot on a sign outside.
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