Miami

kennedys

Hey,

Does anyone know how to get from Miami to the Sawgrass shopping outlet?

We're not able to rent a car but have heard that this place is well worth a visit.

If anyone has any suggestions for fantastic restaurants or where else to go, it would be much appreciated!!

richardw

There might be buses, but most people go by car.

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I've been and it does get very very busy and the queues to pay get very long, so get there early. IMHO Banana Republic is the best outlet.

payless

I was recommended to stop at Sawgrass when I was travelling down from Orlando to Miami last year - ( broke the trip with a night at Weston - a good Italian restaurant there) - got to be honest was disappointed by Sawgrass Mills - a litte tired - did not seem to offer offer choice, quality ( or even savings) that we got at outlets /Malls / dept stores in Orlando / Fort Lauderdale

- although yes I did buy some jumpers at Banana Republic

urbancookie1

There a few private shuttle bus companys that do a run from Miami to Sawgrass mills but this would take you much longer to get there than the 40-60 min car journey as they have to stop at other hotels to pick up and drop off on the way.


Sawgrass Express (305) 651-7196



Bravo Transportation (305) 496-5669



Genesis Bus Service (305) 956-2839



Super Shuttle (305) 871-2000



Express Shuttle (305) 947-1911


Much more comfortable to get there by car as you can go put all your bargains back in the car and then start again :j . Perhaps you could rent a car for a day?

I also think theres a shuttle to Sawgrass from MIA. If you cant get there you could try Dolphin mall they have lots of shops there too, its not outlet though but i think its a bit nearer.

Where are you staying?

kennedys

Thanks for the tips. We can't rent a car as do not have a credit card.

I'm actually wondering if it's even worth a trip there now. Ive heard that the Aventura Mall & Dolphin are good and will save the long journey!

We're staying at the Sheraton on Miami beach, Collins Ave.

Does anyone know any good places to eat? I quite fancy Barton G....

richardw

I wouldn't bother without a car, BTW Don't forget the Macy*s 11% off tourist card.

urbancookie1

Restaurants we enjoyed were, Grillfish on Collins Ave which had a great menu, great service and fantastic food prices were reasonable to.

My favorite casual dinning is Big Pinks, mmmmm i just love those hot buffalo wings, there menu is massive and prices and portions are fantastic -love it there.

Jerry Famous Deli is another casual dinning place once again massive menu. its done out like a 50s-60s diner. I like to go there for lunch after eating rich, fattning food for 2 weeks just to have plain old egg n chips.

Theres also a place that does great fajitas down in the spanish quarter (its right on the corner by the lights)

Weve eaten in quite a few places in miami cant remember there names but have to say weve never had a bad meal in any of them.