Chef AITOR Garate Berasaluze

The Basque Cuisine Guru

There’s something truly special happening at Edan Bistro. Drawing on his roots in Spain’s Basque Country – a region with more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else in the world – Chef Aitor Garate Berasaluze delivers a dining experience that is both elevated and deeply soulful.

Trained in some of Spain’s most celebrated kitchens, Chef Aitor brings that heritage to North Miami Beach, crafting dishes that feel warm, welcoming, and honest. This isn’t pretentious fine dining, it’s refined technique wrapped in comfort, creativity, and generosity.

On a regular night, order the crowd favorites: Shiitake mushroom croquetas with black garlic emulsion; Scallop carpaccio with trout roe + herb emulsion; ultra- fresh seafood and beautifully grilled meats and a fresh pea salad you never knew you needed… and whatever you do, don’t leave without the Basque-style cheesecake, creamy, caramelized, and known to convert even the non-dessert people.

As if that weren’t enough, Chef Aitor is also the sommelier, curating a vibrant Spanish-leaning wine list full of personality, balance, and value. Once a month he hosts an 8-course tasting dinner in collaboration with a featured Bodega, pairing seasonal dishes with rare or limited wines you won’t find elsewhere in Miami.

The result?
A neighborhood gem that feels intimate, special, and absolutely deserving of a spot on your Best Restaurants of 2026 list.