Coastal chic
One K (Brickell)
RESTAURANTS • FOUND Table
The Skinny: The group behind Wynwood’s Dirty Rabbit and Mad Club takes on coastal global cuisine and cocktails in Mary Brickell Village with One K, a restaurant and lounge that turns up late night. The restaurant celebrates its one year anniversary this month.
The Vibe: A little beachy, a little coastal, One K is a calming oasis of white-paneled walls, veined marble tabletops, with blue and brass accents. Outside, there’s a patio for prime people-watching. Tucked away inside, the One K Room is a cozy drinking lounge with plush green leather couches and a chandelier casting a warm glow. Late night, it shifts into a more high energy speakeasy, with reggaeton and house music DJs.
The Food: Chef Aleric Constantin has worked in some of Miami’s favorites kitchens, including Mandolin, Eating House, and Bachour Bistro. At One K, his dishes run the gamut from Mediterranean to Thai. There’s crispy octopus (served with garlic yogurt, couscous, feta, and capers), and a hearty wagyu rigatoni. Served with Sullivan Street Bakery bread, mussels are cooked in a spicy Thai coconut broth with beer and roasted tomato. The 1K smashburger is also a worthy indulgence, made with a certified angus beef blend, smoked cheddar cheese, housemade pickles, and a house special sauce. On the lighter side are the likes of oysters and tuna tartare tacos with green fruit slaw, charred pineapple, pickled veggies, and avocado mousse.
The Drinks: A hit. The Chinolita Margarita is made with mezcal, passion fruit, lime, and agave — a perfect combo of smoky and sweet. For something a bit more adventurous, the Smoked Tomato is a smoky, sultry, slightly savory vodka martini made with charred tomato water.
The Verdict: Bold flavors and creative cocktails with enough variety for every palette have earned the year-old One K its place as a post-work (and late night) Brickell go-to. –Katelin Stecz
→ One K (Brickell) • 1000 South Miami Ave • Mon-Tues 1130a-1030p, Wed-Thurs 1130a-2a, Fri-Sat 1130a-3a, Sun 1130a-1030p • Reserve.