Florida Buffet Restaurant at RIU

Florida Buffet operates inside Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach, north of central South Beach. Instead of one plated dish, it offers changing hot and cold stations, salads, made-to-order items and desserts; the selection can vary by service. For guests already staying at the hotel, breakfast may be included with a bed-and-breakfast or half-board rate. For a visitor stopping by, confirm access and cost before travelling: it is a buffet, but should not be assumed cheaper than a sandwich or a Cuban plate.

Comments often appreciate the variety, patio and stations such as the salad bar; views differ on service, and some diners consider the meal expensive. The published restaurant range is $31–50, so it fits better for someone who wants to sample several dishes than for someone seeking the lowest-cost filling meal. Check whether breakfast or dinner is open to non-hotel guests and which drinks are included.

The address is 3101 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140; call (305) 673-5333. The restaurant listing gives daily breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.; ask RIU directly about current dinner hours and service. It is in Mid-Beach, north of South Beach, rather than by Ocean Drive, so plan it as a separate outing. If keeping spending down is the priority, compare the total with a simple meal at Las Olas Cafe or La Sandwicherie, and choose the buffet for variety rather than assuming it will cost less.