18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Vibe: Alfresco Delight
Dine indoors or alfresco at Neomi’s lovely seaside retreat on Sunny Isles Beach where early risers can enjoy a full buffet breakfast or a la carte options like Challah French Toast, Belgian Waffles and healthy Veggie Hash. Executive Chef Kurtis Jantz and his team start service at 7am with a roster of “Beach Body” organic options for diners looking to put a little extra pep in their step.

1600 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Southern Fried SoBe
There’s nothing better than the downhome vibe of Yardbird Southern Table & Bar on the weekend when brunchtime extends all day long. Experience the delights of Chicken n’ Watermelon n’ Waffles served with sass by the friendly waitstaff. Tuck into a Cinnamon Apple Hand Pie, a Fried Green Tomato BLT or the Elvis Pancakes with banana compote, bourbon maple syrup and chocolate chips.

1825 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Rosè All Day
Sunday sippers will enjoy Rosè All Day at the fabulous poolside retreat at the Nautilus Cabana Club. Dive into a sumptuous Sunday buffet brunch service (including carving stations, salads, pastries and desserts), live music, direct access to the pool and beach plus the option to include bottomless pours of La Villa Barton Rosè for an additional $16.

220 21 Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Exclusive Enclave
Celebrate the weekend in true South Beach style at Bagatelle where Chef Matthieu Godard and his culinary team craft an elegant brunch service including Truffled Scrambled Eggs, Spicy Crab Benedict and Croque Madame with a runny sunny egg on top. With a passion for cooking learned in Normandy at his grandmother’s side, Chef Matthieu’s farm-to-table cuisine makes every meal memorable.

422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Vibe: Sunday Funday
A popular Sunday destination on the Miami River, Seaspice offers a brand new brunch menu with Power Waffles topped with fruit, Black Truffle Egg Tart in puff pastry and Serrano Eggs Benedict with caviar and creme fraiche. New cocktails infused with fragrant teas and juices add to the mix. Make your entrance “Miami Style” onboard a yacht to dine in the heart of Miami’s trendy River District.

2000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: MidBeach Chic
Dim Sum brunches bring friends closer together, or so you might think before fighting over the last pork dumpling at this Collins Avenue LatAsian restaurant where Chef Carlos Estarita crafts flavorful Shrimp Siu Mai, Beef Gyoza, Pork and Crab buns, and Crab & Corn Dumplings. Whether celebrating the weekend with your besties or sharing an intimate escape with someone special, DÔA is a welcome addition to the Collins Park District, day or night.

404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
An exciting addition to the South Beach scene, Lobster Bar Sea Grille celebrates their grand opening on Washington Avenue with a $39 three-course dinner menu that includes guest favorites like stuffed lobster, grilled whole fish and a combination surf & turf platter with Nova Scotia lobster tail and filet mignon. Stop in for happy hour at the bar or patio weeknights for specially priced wine and cocktails ($10-$12) plus freshly shucked oysters, fried calamari, ceviche and Maryland crabcakes served from 5:30pm -7:30pm.

255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami
A Mediterranean bistro in the heart of Downtown Miami, Boulud Sud showcases the talents of Chef Daniel Boulud and his team who bring seasonal ingredients and classic French techniques to the airy dining room at the JW Marriott Marquis. Stop in to sample Chef Clark Bowen’s coastal cuisine inspired by flavors from the Côte d’Azur Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Turkey and beyond. A prix fixe lunch menu is served weekdays from noon until 2:30pm and a weeknight oyster happy hour delights from 5pm – 8pm.

801 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL
Stylish and swanky, KOMODO Miami is a three-story dining and nightlife destination in the heart of the Brickell Financial District combining a Southeast Asian menu with an upscale Florida vibe. With three bars and an outdoor “birds nest” lounge space, the kitchen serves weekday lunches, dinner seven nights and also hosts a popular Lucky Nine Happy Hour weeknights from 4pm-7pm with $9 appetizers and crafted cocktails. Enjoy chef specialties like Peking Duck, Tuna & Toro Rolls and the truly addictive Lobster Dynamite.

1453 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL
A popular Argentinean restaurant near Brickell City Center, PM Fish & Steak House brings the delights of Buenos Aires to the heart of downtown Miami. Using an exclusive grill that combines charcoal and wood stoked to high temperatures, the kitchen prepares prime beef and seasonal, fresh seafood including Grilled Jumbo Lobster Tail served with a soy and butter sauce simmered with onions and a touch of garlic. Stop in for happy hour weeknights from 4pm-7pm in the bar or on the lushly appointed patio where drinks are half off and bar bites start at $4.

112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
A local’s favorite South Beach lunch spot, Prime 112 offers all the delights of their stellar kitchen without the daunting nighttime crowds that make the SoFi steakhouse such a scene. Pop by daily from noon until 3pm to enjoy a breezy patio table or chill out in the dark recesses of the cozy dining room. We’re still wild about the classic Lobster Bisque spiked with sherry and the equally intoxicating Lobster Cobb Salad layered with roasted corn, summer fresh tomatoes, chunks of avocado, and crispy applewood-smoked bacon.

1874 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL
A popular Sunset Harbour eatery with a casual vibe, La Moderna is the sister restaurant to Fratelli La Bufala on Washington Avenue on South Beach. Check out the 5pm happy hour and stick around to sample the perfectly charred pizzas, grilled meats and tender house made pastas. We’re wild about the Tagliolino all’Astice, a knife cut wide noodle tossed with cherry tomatoes, thyme and shallots and topped with a halved Maine lobster. The kitchen deftly captures all the flavors of summer on the Amalfi coast in just one plate.

1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
One of South Beach’s most luxuriously appointed dining destinations, Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina offers guests a chance to ogle the elegant interiors of Fashion Icon Gianni Versace’s former residence in the center of the Art Deco District. Executive Chef Thomas Stewart and his team have created a truly memorable menu showcasing seasonal ingredients prepared with an Italian flair. Feast upon house made pastas, grilled beef and seafood, plus tender lobster removed from the shell and presented over pasta with olives, green peas and micro greens.

1784 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Serving Japanese classics, creative nigiri and signature cocktails, Sushi Garage in the Sunset Harbour District is an ideal spot for summer fresh seafood. Built in a former auto body shop in what was once the west side warehouse district, the popular restaurant now attracts a loyal local following who thrills to Chef Sunny Oh’s innovative riffs on Asian fare. Perfect for the season, a tart ginger-dressed salad of romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes and chunks of freshly shelled lobster tossed with creamy avocado.

1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Bringing “La Dolce Vita” to South Beach, Dolce Italian restaurant serves crisp pizzas, house made mozzarella, seasonal salads, and classic recipes with a twist at The Gale Hotel. Chef Paolo Dorigato and his team conjure authentic flavors of Trento, Italy where he got his culinary inspirations before traveling the world in pursuit of the magic that informs his menu. Summertime specials include a Lobster Mezzelune, a delectable pasta topped with corn, mushrooms and fresh lobster tossed in sauce armoricane.

9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL
The best reason to visit the Shops at Bal Harbour this summer is Makoto, a sleek Japanese dining room where Chef Makoto Okuwa’s kitchen inspires an army of fierce local fans. Bringing a wealth of experience as head sushi chef for Iron Chef Morimoto, Chef Okuwa opened his namesake South Florida restaurant to much critical acclaim. Be sure to order his seasonal Lobster Maki, a signature roll filled with fresh Maine lobster, crunchy ginger pickled jicama, asparagus, tobiko and creamy avocado. The combination of flavors and textures is awesome.

309 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL
Chef Erwin Mallet brings all the flavors of the South of France to South Beach at Villa Azur, a chic supperclub in the Collins Park District. Specializing in seafood and caviar, the kitchen also prepares a delightful variety of lighter sharing plates including Warm Asparagus Salad with truffle pecorino, Baby Artichoke Carpaccio dressed with a tangy lemon aioli and a summer-fresh heirloom tomato tart with bright basil pesto and creamy burratina cheese.

4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Celebrity Chef Scott Conant brings his classic Italian flavors to the Fontainebleau Resort at Scarpetta, a popular showcase for his beloved family recipes now available in both New York and Las Vegas. While the kitchen deftly crafts both meat and seafood entrees, the chef’s signature spaghetti is a simple blend of noodles, fresh tomato and basil paired to perfection. This elegant dish is so flavorful, the name “Scarpetta” derives from the practice of using a crust of bread to sop up all the extra sauce.

730 First Street, Miami Beach, FL
One of the most breathtaking dining rooms in the SoFi District is Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliades, a Greek inspired restaurant with impeccable credentials. Enjoy a sunny lunch or romantic dinner with swift, white-linen service and some of the freshest seafood in town. In addition to raw bar classics and meticulously prepared fish, the Milos Classic dishes include colorful grilled Holland Peppers with garlic and oil, Grilled Mushrooms with Halloumi cheese and towers of crispy fried zucchini and eggplant.

450 NW North River Drive, Downtown Miami
Discover all the delights of modern Greek cuisine at Kiki on the River, Miami’s newest riverfront hotspot where Executive Chef Steve Rhee prepares classic and updated dishes that honor the Mediterranean kitchen. While seafood takes pride of place on the menu with flavorfully grilled octopus, shrimp and whole fish, the house signature fries topped in lemon and feta cheese are truly addictive. Enjoy seasonal grilled veggies, garlicky dips with pita and a crisp Greek salad topped with tart feta cheese.

1120 15th Street, Miami Beach, FL
A hidden gem on the residential west side of South Beach, Via Emilia 9 is a local’s favorite regional Italian eatery where Chef Wendy Cacciatori hand crafts pastas each day in the breezy open kitchen. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner specials or take home the chef’s best efforts from the restaurant’s charming marketplace. Vegetarians will thrill to house made Piadine flatbreads, tart Eggplant Parmigiana and the chef’s special cheese filled tortellini, tender tagliatelle or potato dough gnocchi.

1784 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Set in a former auto body shop near tony Sunset Harbour, Sushi Garage is a foodie’s dining destination run by the team behind Juvia restaurant on Lincoln Road Mall. Chefs Sunny Oh and Gregory Gourreau offer upscale riffs on classic Japanese flavors like noodle bowls, sushi rolls, and stone pot fried rice. Vegetarians will enjoy the lightly fried avocado tempura, steamy bok choy, eggplant caviar and seasonal veggie hand rolls in crisp black seaweed wrappers.

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami
Downtown diners thrill to the sweeping views of Biscayne Bay during lunch service at Verde at the Perez Art Museum where Chef Kaytlin Brakefield swaps seasonal watermelon for the traditional beef used in carpaccio, fills house made ravioli with calabaza squash puree and pipes creamy goat cheese into vibrant squash blossoms topped with a tart tomato sugo. While the kitchen can satisfy any Miami carnivore, this chef has a knack for flavors so bright you won’t even miss the meat.

2200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
An exciting French bistro concept in Collins Park, Paris 6 serves meat and vegetarian diners with equal aplomb. A South American based endeavor inspired by the all-night brasseries of France makes it’s American debut in Miami Beach with classic Bruschetta topped with tomato, basil and garlic oil, Rice and Brie Croquettas served with spicy pepper jelly, and Vol-Au-Vent puff pastry topped with cheese and apricot jam. In a nod to the Florida location, the chef crafts a crisp hearts of palm salad in a tangy vinaigrette.

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
After a day at the beach, finding lighter, flavorful fare is a priority easily achieved at Lolo’s Surf Cantina, a Baja-inspired poolside eatery at the Marriott Stanton Hotel on Ocean Drive. With a talented chef like Richard Ampudia who was born in Mexico City, the kitchen makes fresh, seasonal fare designed to satisfy any appetite. Try the Vegan Aguachile with hearts of palm, avocado and cilantro, the housemade guacamole, and the delightfully unexpected Mayan Dip made with pureed pumpkin seeds.

2000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Asian Persuasion
Looking for a brand new spot to fuel your foodie passions? Check out DÔA in Collins Park where the dim sum menu pairs perfectly with signature cocktails like the Asian Mule (vodka, yuzu & ginger beer), ShisoRumi (Flor de Cana, lime & shiso) and Sensi’s Apprentice (tequila, honeydew, cucumber & lime). Stop in from 6pm-8pm for the daily happy hour when craft cocktails are $7 and bar bites including crispy squid, pork belly buns and spring rolls are $5.

450 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Vibe: Waterfront Taverna
Downtown Miami’s haute new Friday happy hour destination is Kiki on the River, a waterfront taverna with a twist. Starting at 5:30pm at the bar, guests can share Greek mezze appetizers, an innovative cocktail menu and buy one get one free drinks served until 7:30pm. Enjoy custom blends like the Spicy Mule (vodka, mango, cayenne pepper, lime and ginger) or The Pink Panther (vodka, watermelon juice, and a hint of lime).

1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Cabana Classic
South Beach swizzles at Nikki Beach Club where the sumptuous “Amazing Sunday” brunch includes a variety of serving stations with breakfast classics, custom cut prime rib, hand-rolled sushi and seafood paella. Adding an extra lift to the afternoon feast are Craft Bloody Mary mixes and a DIY Mimosa Bar featuring customizable champagne cocktails with fresh fruit juice, rock candy swizzles, ice cold sherbet and so much more.

1600 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Southern Comfort
South Beach sippers gather at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar where bourbon is the name of the game. Choose from the classics or opt for a crafted cocktail like the Yardbird Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace bourbon infused with a hint of smoky bacon, bitters and a dash of maple syrup. For something sweet and spicy, order the Chica Fresno Watermelon, a mix of tequila, fresh lime juice, fresno chili, orange bitters and a sprig of fresh cilantro.

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Baja Fresh
The SoFi District’s best kept secret is the refreshing cocktail menu at Lolo’s Surf Cantina where the featured Bebidas include Hibiscus Sangria, Margaritas de la Casa and citrusy Micheladas (fruit and spice infused beer). Stop in for happy hour at the bar Sundays through Thursdays from 4pm – 7pm when draft beer, house margaritas & palomas, Mexican Mules and wine by the glass start at $4. Pair your punch with discounted tacos and other spicy snacks.

18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Vibe: Beachfront Oasis
Surf’s Up! Gili’s Beach Club offers guests a rare opportunity to sample fruit infused, house signature cocktails just steps from the Sunny Isles shoreline. Enjoy a fresh white peach sangria on the 60 seat patio or try the Hibiscus Key Lime Agua Fresca with tequila, fresh oregano and a dash of jalapeño for an added kick. The Caipirinha bar includes fresh fruit Cachaça cocktails blended with raspberies, grapes and a splash of lime. Open daily until 6pm.

2007 SW Eighth Steet, Little Havana, Miami, FL
Vibe: Pirate’s Booty
Check out Little Havana’s cool new cocktail lounge crafted with nautical touches and welcoming landlubbers and salty dogs from 5pm, seven nights a week. Bar Nancy showcases a specialty cocktail program inspired by the spice trade that includes house made blends of herbs, spices and fresh fruit. From the rum and whiskey menu, sample “Gunners Daughter,” (infused with tea and black cherry) and the aptly named “Smile You SOB” (tequila, plum, passion fruit and lime).

1784 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Tokyo Tech
Fans of the Sunset Harbour District favor the weeknight happy hour at Sushi Garage, a casual eatery (run by the team behind Juvia) where the craft cocktail program has a refreshing Asian inspiration. Happy hour prices are offered from 5pm-7pm and again from 11pm until closing. Priced at just $7 are the Cooler Cucumber (cukes, gin and soda), the Sake Fusion (sake, aloe and soda), Wine Tea (Pinot Grigio, green tea and lemongrass) and In the Mood (pear, vanilla and prosecco).

422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Vibe: Miami Vice
Enjoy the thoughtfully curated cocktail menu at Seaspice where the drinks are pretty enough to compete with panoramic views of the Miami River (and a great looking crowd). Find an alfresco table or a seat at the patio bar to sample a Blackberry Ice (Grey Goose, fresh berries, lemon juice and St. Germain), a Melonade (Maestro Dobel tequila, watermalon and basil) or a Seaspice Mojito (Bacardi coconut rum, raspberries, pineapple, mint and lime).

2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Tropical Hideaway
The Setai Hotel’s newly renovated Ocean Grill is an open-air eatery just steps from the Atlantic surf where happy hour priced tropical cocktails are served daily from 4pm – 6pm. Try the brand new Coco Setai Cocktails served inside a fresh coconut for $16. Choose from four signature pours including the Coco Walker (whiskey, Coco Lopez and coconut water), the Coco Vanilla (vanilla vodka and pineapple), Coco Tequila and Coco Melon (rum and watermelon juice).

4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Chef Richard Hales makes magic happen at his Midtown Asian eateries Sakaya Kitchen and Blackbrick Chinese. Now that he’s established a beachhead at The Confidante Miami Beach Hotel, he’s free to explore the supremely American flavors of southern fried chicken, perfectly juicy burgers and a spectacular tomahawk pork chop served with tart onion chow chow and buttery whipped potatoes. Find a table on the open-air terrace at Bird & Bone and savor the flavors of summer.

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Offering unparalleled views of South Beach, Juvia tops the upper reaches of the Herzog & de Meuron parking structure on Lincoln Road Mall. Enjoy craft cocktails at the indoor bar or find your spot on the outdoor terrace where the chef’s selection of beef and seafood seared on a Japanese-style Binchotan charcoal grill offer the perfect hint of smoke. Choose a 32 ounce bone-in ribeye, Korean spiced short ribs, Scottish salmon or seared prawns with a yuzu vinaigrette.

404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
South Florida’s popular new seafood chain – Lobster Bar Sea Grille – has locations in both Fort Lauderdale and South Beach. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a $39, 3-course opening celebration menu to introduce some of Chef Arturo Paz’s best dishes including lobster bisque, fried calamari, lobster stuffed lobster and wood grilled whole European fish. The summer menu is served Sunday through Thursday nights starting at 5:30pm.

309 23 Street, Miami Beach, FL
Chef Erwin Mallet works his magic at Villa Azur supperclub where the food, drinks and late night dancing offer guests a truly memorable experience. Start your evening with selections from the raw bar, house made pastas and simply grilled seafood including whole roast snapper, jumbo prawns or chorizo crusted scallops. One of the highlights of the menu this season is the deftly seared Colorado lamb chop served with a tart apricot glaze, caramelized carrots and minted pea puree.

3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Chef Francis Mallmann is considered the Lord of Fire throughout the culinary world, so ranking his massive 48 ounce tomahawk steak one of Miami’s best is a no-brainer. Employing ancient South American cooking techniques in an open-fire kitchen, the chef treats fresh local ingredients to traditional rustic recipes. Stop in Sundays from noon to 4pm when the restaurant hosts a family-friendly “Asado” barbeque; a meat-lovers brunch with plenty of firepower.

2000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Check out South Beach’s new Lat-Asian hotspot, DÔA Miami Beach, where chef driven flavors born in the Far East and forged in Latin America delight Miami diners.  Graze on small bites like dim sum and sushi, but be sure to save room for the most exciting elements from the Robata Grill including the 34 ounce Wagyu Tomahawk bathed in Huacatay Ponzu Butter. Chef Carlos Estarita’s spicy skewers and juicy grilled meats are truly breathtaking.

422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Dining alfresco along the edge of the Miami River is the best way to connect to the magic of South Florida. That’s what makes Seaspice the perfect date night destination where you and a friend can enjoy Chef Angel Leon’s wood-fired bone-in ribeye presented at the table atop a sizzling hot stone. The kitchen grills lobsters and veal shanks, lamb racks and even tender asparagus napped in garlic and lemon oil, a bright addition to any meal.

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Celebrate summer by the sea at South Beach’s Baja-inspired eatery, Lolo’s Surf Cantina at the Marriott Stanton Hotel. Born in Mexico City, Chef Richard Ampudia crafts Carne Asada with the perfect notes of fire and smoke. Enjoy an 8 ounce prime New York strip steak served with grilled cebollita onions, charred peppers and house salsas. Pair your feast with grilled Elote corn topped with cotija cheese and a frozen Margarita flavored with mango, guava or blood orange.

788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL
The roar of an open flame sears meat, seafood and even vegetables at Quinto La Huella, bringing each dish to new heights under the watchful eye of Argentinean Chef Nano Crespo. Located on the fifth level of the EAST, Miami Hotel at Brickell City Center, the restaurant features an authentic parrilla oven fuelled by red and white oak. This first outpost of Uruguay’s award-winning Parador La Huella offers indoor and alfresco service in the heart of the busy Brickell District.

450 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
A new Miami River oasis, Kiki on the River offers a casual alfresco atmosphere perfect for an afternoon escape. With a menu inspired by the Greek Islands, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily plus a lively weekend brunch. Stop in at Happy Hour Fridays starting at 5:30pm when a selection of oysters starts at $1.50 and the kitchen sends out small plates like tender grilled octopus served with red onion, greek oregano, parsley and flash fried capers.

130 NE 40 Street, Miami, FL
Vibe: Fashionably Delicious
Everything about Chef Michael Schwartz’s menu at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink makes us hungry, but we’re wild about his burgers served with a variety of farm-fresh toppings. In celebration of Burger Month, enjoy a new riff on an old flame each week including a Double Cheese with bacon (May 1), the Cypress Burger with onion marmalade (May 8), The Frita with chorizo (May 15) and a Greek-inspired Lamb Burger topped with feta and tomato (May 28).

1035 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL
Vibe: Downtown Destination
Chef Bryan Rojas makes his mark as one of Miami’s rising star chefs at Fooq’s, a cozy Downtown eatery where the mouth-watering Fooq’s Burger combines short rib, brisket, and skirt steak to dazzling effect. Topped with a melted crown of Jarlsberg cheese and served on a house made brioche bun, this lunchtime favorite will change the way you think about burgers from now on.

49 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: California Cool
Our favorite new SoFi dining destination is Chef Justin Smillie’s Upland, a temple of California Cool located due south of Fifth Street. Daytime diners thrill to his Upland Cheeseburger, a perfect patty of grass fed beef topped with American cheese, peppadews (sweet peppers) and sliced avocado that he serves with a batch of crispy fries for just 9.99. Bliss!

3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL
Vibe: Hip Hideaway
The Chug Burger at Coconut Grove’s Ariete is a wood-fired double patty stack napped in melted cheddar cheese, house-made pickles and Chef Michael Beltran’s secret sauce. Add bacon to make your meal magic. Pro Tip: The chef also makes a mean Frita as part of the happy hour bar menu served Tuesday through Friday from 4pm – 7pm.

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Vibe: Bright & Breezy
Dine indoors or alfresco at the Perez Art Museum Miami where Chef Kaytlin Brakefield’s Verde offers an ideal cultural oasis in the heart of Downtown Miami. With lunch service starting at 11am, the menu showcases fresh local ingredients to rival some of the best views in the city. Don’t miss the cheddar burger with Norfolk sauce and applewood bacon – it’s a work of art!

422 Northwest North River Drive, Miami, FL
Vibe: Miami River Magic
With views to stir the senses, Seaspice on the Miami River offers well-heeled Downtown diners an oasis of cool at the edge of the busy business district. Find a table on the dock and order a mid-rare Wagyu Burger topped with cheddar cheese, truffle aioli, and crispy potatoes on a soft Kaiser bun. Real men get the fries, but you may also opt for a side salad.

2621 NW Second Avenue, Miami, FL
Vibe: Hipster Hangout
RUST Wynwood’s Executive Chef Diego Medina tops his Rust Burger with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, carmelized onions, slab bacon, a perfectly runny fried egg and mustard aioli to bring you the messiest, juiciest bite of the day! Pair it with crispy skin-on fries and a frosty local brew and you’ll never venture beyond Wynwood for your burger fix again.

4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Mid-Beach Oasis
Chef Richard Hales has taken his talents to the Confidante Hotel where Bird & Bone serves contemporary country cuisine to lucky guests and hungry locals. With a menu that reflects locally sourced, organic ingredients, we’re particularly drawn to the Bird & Bone Burger; a double Angus beef patty topped with bacon, onion and Florida cheddar on a ZTB brioche bun.

1110 South Miami Avenue, Brickell
Vibe: Brickellista!
Groove to this half off happy hour at Brickell City Centre’s Level One lounge where you’ll find great food, fun people and discount drink service Thursday through Saturday from 5pm – 8pm. After you get your shopping done, recharge your spirit with appetizers like Crab Au Gratin, Duck Croquettes or Spicy Thai Shrimp and artisanal cocktails including the Dirty Trini, Emojito Royal and Dutch Melons.

1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Mediterranean Marvel
South Beach’s favorite Mediterranean restaurant and lounge offers guests an “Unwind and Dine Happy Hour Menu” from 6pm to 7pm nightly with select cocktails priced at $8, beer and wine starting at $5 and small plate mezze appetizers priced from $6-$12. Sample Byblos exotic treats like organic labneh, tart tuna ceviche or warm pide flatbread with drinks like the Nightingale Sour or Ottoman Cartel. One of our favorite shared cocktails is the house signature spiked tea service which blends fragrant teas and liquor to great effect.

1220 16 Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Hip Hideaway
Hidden behind an Airstream taco truck, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is one of South Beach locals’ favorite drink spots where happy hour takes on an added dimension every day from 6pm – 8pm with $2 tacos, $3 chips and guacamole, $4 draft beers, mezcal and tequila shots plus $6 specialty cocktails. We’re not sure what you might call this meal deal, but we call it “dinner!” Check out the cool back room bar tonight!

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Seaside Sensation
South Beach’s newly popular Baja-style restaurant Lolo’s Surf Cantina welcomes thirsty guests to a $6 happy hour at the Marriott Stanton Hotel Sunday through Thursday from 4pm – 7pm when house special cocktails and fiesta bites are discounted at the bar area. Enjoy draft beer for $4, house margaritas and wine for $5, plus Mexican-style Mules for $6. If you’re feeling munchie, house cut fries and savory treats like Chicken Quesadillas and Carnitas Tacos are also $4-$6. Lolo’s is bound to become your beachside favorite.

1222 16 Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Carny Casual
Ricky’s South Beach enjoys a loyal local following for its carnival-inspired menu, live band karaoke and country or reggae showcases. We like to swing by after work to sample the happy hour cocktail specials served from 6pm – 8pm including $5 sliders and nachos plus $4 drafts and shots. Challenge friends to an arcade game death match or sit back and watch the world go by from the comfort of your favorite barstool.

1424 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Asian Persuasion
South Beach sizzles at sunset when Drunken Dragon celebrates their notorious Dragon Hour, a daily ritual from 6pm – 8pm that includes discount drinks and a full roster of amazing Asian treats starting at just $3. Stop into our favorite hidden hideaway (under the red MARKET logo) where you’ll enjoy Lychee Martinis, Hemingway Daiquiris and fruit infused Margaritas for just $6. Pair your potent potion with a Cuban-style Bahn Mi, Salmon Tacos or Twice Fried Chicken.

2007 SW 8 Street, Little Havana, Miami, FL
Vibe: Rowdy Retreat
We’re just wild about Nancy, the hot new hideaway in Miami’s Little Havana where a team of bar industry veterans (The Stage, Purdy Lounge, Will Call) built a nautically-inspired tavern that feels like a lost weekend in Key West. Check it out at happy hour from 5pm – 8pm with half-priced cocktails, wine and beer. As the evening unfolds, expect great live music, cool craft cocktails and tropical punch bowls from the tiki bar out back.

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Vibe: Intellectual Curiosity
Let’s be honest – meeting great people in Miami can be a challenge if you stick to the regular bar scene. That’s why we’re raising the level of our after work prowl at Verde at the Perez Art Museum Miami where the Thursday night happy hour includes free admission, live music and awesome drink specials ($5 beer, $6 wine and $7 cocktails) served on the terrace overlooking Miami’s Biscayne Bay from 5pm – 7pm.

2531 NW Second Avenue, Miami, FL
Vibe: Urban Picnic
The hipster vibe is strong at Wynwood’s Wood Tavern; a great spot to meet before the art crawl or to find solace after too much debauchery elsewhere. Hidden out back on the breezy patio is Pancho Taco, a modified food truck slinging badass basics filled with chicken, carnitas, steak or mushrooms Tuesday through Saturday starting around 6pm. Don’t forget – Taco Tuesdays means FREE food & $5 margaritas from 6-9pm!

1506 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Party on the Patio
This tiny roadside taco spot uses gourmet ingredients and handmade, freshly ground, blue corn tortillas to craft awesome tacos (filled with al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, asada and more). The beauty of the final product more than makes up for the brevity of the menu. Don’t miss the highly-addictive “totopos;” puffed masa chips that are perfect for dipping. We love the spicy “elote” too – charred and cheesy corn cobs brightened with jalapeno and cilantro. Open every day from 8am to midnight just off the South Beach strip.

920 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: We Heart L.A.
An exciting addition to the Lincoln Road Mall culinary scene, this modern organic Mexican eatery specializes in healthy renditions of popular dishes using sustainable resources in every bowl, salad, wrap and taco. While we rarely stray from lard-laced classics, healthy eaters will laud the butter lettuce taco wraps, the tangy vegan chili, and the option to include proteins like skirt steak, turkey, spicy chicken, sea bass, or chipotle-dusted tofu (in lieu of meat). Open late seven days!

1884 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Sunset Harbour Oasis
A fun, industrial cantina space on the trendy west side of town offers affordable lunch specials, weeknight drink discounts, more than 200 tequila brands at an after-hours happy hour (Friday and Saturday at 10pm), plus $3 Taco Tuesdays! While many South Beach eateries elevate prices to cover the rent, Tequiztlan attracts a loyal local following with bold flavors and a casual, friendly vibe. Locals remember this restaurant when it was called “Rancho Grande” on Lincoln Road Mall.

1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Cozy Cantina & Live Music Jam
A very exciting addition to the South Beach scene, Bodega is a wildly popular taco spot with a tiny sizzling kitchen built into a modified Airstream trailer parked inside an industrial garage space on 16th Street west of Alton Road. Stop in for authentic tacos, tortas and guacamole and then stick around to discover the late night speakeasy hidden behind a secret doorway just next to the grill. Locals visit Bodega during Happy Hour (daily 6-8pm) when tacos are just two bucks and shots and cocktails top out at $6. There is no happier meal than this sunset supper on South Beach. Live bands jam Wednesdays around 9pm.

1211 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Sidewalk Sensation
A fun grab-and-go taco spot on busy Lincoln Mall, Huahua’s is the brainchild of Chef Todd Erickson who built his fast casual menu with a handful of popular classics filled with chicken, pork and fish and then added a special selection of updated flavors including the crunchy fried chicken taco, the cheesy breakfast taco with eggs, hash browns and carnitas and the vegetarian delight that is a fried avocado taco with spicy tofu crema. If you’re feeling the heat, the house made popsicles are not to be missed.

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Ready Refuge
A perfect spot for happy hour, Sunday brunch or after a rough day of shopping, Lincoln Road’s Rosa Mexicano offers an ideal respite from the South Beach heat with both gluten-free and vegetarian menus for health-conscious diners. Regulars love the made-to-order guacamole prepared tableside on custom rolling carts and served with plenty of still-warm chips. We plan our movie dates around the $5 cervezas and discounted snacks from tacos to queso fundido all priced under ten bucks weeknights from 4-6pm at the busy bar area.

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Vide: Vamos a la Playa!
A brand new hotspot at the Marriott Stanton Hotel (South of Fifth Street on Ocean Drive), Lolo’s Surf Cantina offers Chef Richard Ampudia’s Baja style Mexican street food like tangy grilled corn napped in cotija cheese and gourmet tacos filled with rib eye steak, pork confit, or tender grilled mahi-mahi. Share a few selections from the raw bar, a silky Mayan pumpkin seed dip and the house signature Michelada; citrus-infused beer served with a tangy rim of salt or chili powder.

1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
One of South Beach’s landmark nightclubs, Nikki Beach Club provides private beachfront access at the southernmost part of Ocean Drive. With full bar and dining service both indoors and alfresco, the club is an ideal spot to spend a lazy weekend afternoon surrounded by some dazzling beach bodies. Sundays from 11am – 4pm, a full buffet brunch service includes rotisserie and carving stations, freshly-crafted sushi and decadent desserts. Guests enjoying brunch can order champagne mimosas and gourmet bloody marys for just $7. Check the club website to reserve a cabana, beach bed or lounger to host your own surfside soiree!

1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
With a few prized outdoor tables set along the Government Cut waterway, Smith & Wollensky is a popular steakhouse with a waterfront bar offering stellar views of massive cruise ships slowly steaming out to sea. Folks in the know gather around 4pm to toast the afternoon with a round of drinks and a cool ocean breeze. Enjoy classic cocktails, a well-curated wine list and tasty bar bites in good company seven days a week.

401 SW Third Avenue, Miami, FL
Check out Miami’s newest alfresco drinks spot, River Yacht Club located on the busy Miami River waterway. Enjoy food, drinks, music and fun as the sun sets and the city’s top DJs spin for a well-dressed crowd. If you’ve got the income for a Van Dutch yacht, you can make your entrance via the dock area with all eyes on your pricey boat. Otherwise, be content to relax under a tropical gazebo sipping cool drinks and sizing up the crowd.

3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL
Popular with tourists and a fun spot to take out of town guests, the Rusty Pelican is one of Miami’s landmark lounges located on Key Biscayne and offering dramatic views of the Downtown Miami skyline. Stop in at sunset to enjoy the best of the bar area, serving drinks until 11pm weeknights and 1am on weekends. Perfect for a pre-dinner toast or a romantic nightcap, the Pelican Bar also offers happy hour discounts weeknights from 4-7pm.

40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Discover Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni’s creative Mediterranean menu at Lido Bayside Grill at the Standard Hotel & Spa where a healthy and wholesome lifestyle is encouraged year round. With service starting at 7am and winding down around midnight, the lounge enjoys a loyal local following during sundown happy hour when beer is $3, wine, frose and well drinks are $7 and the list of tasty bar bites includes nachos, wings, oysters and empanadas.

500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL
Sample a unique variety of Asian-inspired bar bites at this chic hotel lounge just steps away from the Brickell Financial District. Expect plenty of well-dressed professionals making connections toward sunset at MO Bar & Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel when the weeknight happy hour menu includes $8 cocktails and $5 snacks like Tostone Sliders, Crispy Calamari and Spicy Sushi style cones of tuna or salmon. The bar features live entertainment with a Latin flair Friday and Saturday nights.

422 NW North River Drive, Miami, FL
Providing a welcome escape for well-heeled Downtown partiers, Seaspice Brasserie on the Miami River pours whiskey, wine and bubbly both indoors and alfresco. With two wood burning ovens and seating for over 300 guests, the restaurant and lounge offers unparalleled views of the Miami skyline from the edge of the busy working waterway. Modern Garden is the latest addition to the property; a covered patio with a popular crudo bar and a hot-stone menu. Best of all, you can make your entrance by car or by boat!

1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Verde, the haute bayfront coffee bar enjoying pride of place in the newly launched Perez Art Museum in the heart of Downtown Miami, offers guests a variety of seasonally-inspired dishes served with an amazing view of Biscayne Bay. Chef Kaytlin Brakefield, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute who trained at San Francisco’s famed Quince and Cotogna, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and specialty cocktails plus food-friendly wines for guests of the museum as well as the general public. Admission to PAMM is not required to take advantage of the awesome vistas at Verde.

300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
With a newly updated menu and an impressive happy hour, Monty’s Sunset at the Marina is one of South Beach’s most popular afternoon drinking destinations. Off-price bar specials run Monday through Friday from 4pm – 8pm including half off all liquor and 30% off wine and draft beer. Guests can sit under the shade of a tropical thatched tiki bar or take advantage of the public pool deck where the view of Miami’s amazing sunsets is second to none. Enjoy selections from the raw bar menu, fresh Florida stone crabs and the lobster burger – a juicy beef burger topped with Maine lobster and crispy onions.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Master Mixologist Ramsey Pimentel welcomes you to the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, a breezy seaside enclave serving beach-friendly fare and classic cocktails seven days a week until 8pm. Popular with sun worshippers by day, the alfresco lounge is especially “DiSocial” from 3pm – 8pm when carafes of cocktails and bottle service are half off and a small plate menu is just $10. The restaurant offers raw bar service and a variety of ceviche, plus platters of hummus, sweet & spicy wings and sliders.

1020 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Spring Break All the Time
The pool bar at the Clevelander Hotel is awash in Art Deco neon and crowded with happy tourists who appreciate the slow buzz of a frozen Rum Runner 365 nights a year. Surely one of the Must-Sees on any South Beach bar crawl, “The Cleve” celebrates Spring Break year round with loutish cover bands, wet tee shirt contests, roving sexy shot girls and an intoxicating ocean breeze that reminds you why you chose Miami in the first place. Belly up to the bar to watch sports, grab a lounger facing the pool to check out the dancing girls or find a secluded umbrella table to work your magic on your date.

1220 16th Street, South Beach
Vibe: Hipster Speakeasy
Visitors to the residential west side of town are discovering the kitschy hidden hangout built behind the Mexican food truck that is the centerpiece of Bodega Taqueria. Tucked away on a side street across from Dunkin Donuts, this former warehouse has been transformed by the Menin Group into an adult’s only Frat Party with loud dance music, a popular pool table and plenty of cool kids smoking out in the alley. Stop in for a taco and grab a cold cerveza from the ice chest before making your way through the secret door that leads to all the fun. There you’ll find a full bar and a laid back dress code that’s definitely not like any other place on South Beach.

900 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Shake Your Bon Bon
Ocean Drive’s most popular nightspot, Mango’s Tropical Cafe might quicken your heart rate with potent rum drinks, live Latin music and curvaceous Salsa dancers bouncing happily on the bar tops. This crowded indoor/outdoor hangout features reasonably-priced entertainment that captures the imagination of visitors from all over the world who get caught up in the giddy energy of sexy showgirls and thumping music. If you’ve never sampled a Mojito, have your first one here. A powerfully potent cocktail that’s sweet, minty and refreshing, the Mojito packs quite a punch. Friendly bartenders take a highball glass and add sugar, fresh lime juice and whole fresh mint leaves to get things started. Crushed ice is piled on top of the muddled ingredients along with rum and a splash of soda to create the perfect island-style drink. Be aware of the local legend, “One Mojito, Two Mojito, Three Mojito… Floor!” Approach the mojito with extreme caution!

500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL
Vibe: Waterfront Sophistication at it’s best
This decidedly upscale bar at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel is also one of our picks for the best waterfront bars in Miami. It’s location in Miami’s Brickell Financial District ensures that you won’t find the Ocean Drive/Spring Break crowd hanging out here, even though Mo Bar’s weeknight happy hour menu includes $8 cocktails and $5 snacks. It’s a top notch drinking establishment for sophisticated clientele.

222 14th Street, South Beach
Vibe: Down and Dirty
For a real dive bar experience, Mac’s Club Deuce is South Beach’s most popular dark and dingy escape serving drinks around the clock to a host of regulars straight out of a Fellini Movie. Happy Hour starts at 8am. That’s not a typo. While the rest of the city dresses for the workday or starts to stir with thoughts of hotel brunches and chilled mimosas, the Deuce is pouring off-price cocktails to the truly hardcore. It’s tough to be a dive in the heart of the Deco District when all about you beams soft, friendly pastel colors and buzzy neon lights. It’s tough to maintain a surly growl when families, spring breakers and celebrities frolic through sun drenched streets anxious to have a good time. Who wants to be the grouchy Goth at the heart of Beach Blanket Bingo? The Deuce certainly tries to maintain a level of dark decorum no matter the hour. That’s why Tony Bourdain likes it here.

1811 Purdy Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: Surfers & Hipsters
On the fashionable west side of town, Purdy Lounge takes pride of place with local hipsters and a new stream of visitors to the bay side scene. Locals once dubbed this out-of-the-way surfer bar the “Dirty Purdy” but that seems like a distant memory now that the west side of South Beach is booming. With popular theme nights like Chocolate Sundays, Kulcha Shok Surf Nights and Drunken Spelling Bees, the Purdy leveraged its niche as everyone’s favorite corner bar. Much busier in recent years following the renaissance of the Standard Hotel and Spa and a number of new restaurants, the bar remains a stalwart anti-velvet rope hangout by the Bay. Dimly lit like a basement rec room, there’s no cover, no door drama and no pretentious behavior. Stop in for a drink or a game of pool and meet the locals.

124 2nd Street, South Beach
Vibe: More Pub Than Club
Ted’s Hideaway has a bit of a frat party atmosphere with a retro rock jukebox, cheap beers, sports on TV and a busy pool table. This popular pre-game spot gets mighty crowded with well-dressed club goers because the price of a velvet rope round of drinks can equal the tab for an entire night at Ted’s. As the evening wears on, the air fills with cigarette smoke and 80s rock and folks tend to get pretty loud. Consider this the antidote to overpriced drinks and overblown egos. Ted’s is SoFi’s “Cheers.”

1265 Washington Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: Dark Like Guinness
The Playwright is a fun place to eat and drink while cheering your favorite team to victory. Flat screen TVs surround the bar and pride of place is given to a giant projection screen that’s reserved for the evening’s main event. While there are indeed better and more authentic pubs in Boston where Irish populations are more significant, for South Beach the Playwright gets high marks. Its proximity to the velvet rope nightspot Mansion makes it the perfect foil for non-club fun. Drinks are 2 for 1 and appetizers are half price at happy hour weekdays.

1344 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Seaside Pub
An Irish pub with an ocean view, Finnegan’s Way is a Gaelic themed sports bar with indoor and outdoor seating facing busy Ocean Drive. There is a full kitchen and a weeknight happy hour with specials on appetizers, cocktails and select dinner entrees. Considering the busy Art Deco strip has more than it’s fair share of overpriced cafes, Finnegan’s offers a decent respite after a hot day at the beach or a hot night dodging pricier tourist traps.

760 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Total Brain Freeze
Hot nights on South Beach call for extra strong refreshment and Wet Willies provides just the kind of mind erasing fun you’re looking for tucked inside the two-level bar. Fortify your belly with some tequila-soaked chicken wings before pondering which lethal frozen concoction to modify your mood. Choices include the Attitude Improvement, an orange slushy spiked with grain alcohol, vodka and rum, or the Call a Cab, a drink so strong you need to surrender your car keys. More traditional flavor combinations like fruity daiquiris or pina coladas still pack quite a punch so sip slowly and don’t be fooled by the chilly deliciousness. These slurpies are a mental vacation inside a plastic cup!

465 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL
Vibe: Waterfront Wonder
Set on the south side of the busy Miami River in the heart of the Financial District, this elegant executive dining room is all energy by day and subtly sophisticated after dark. Flanked with a wall of glass to flood the crisp white linens with sunlight, Cipriani Downtown Miami serves healthy salads and seafood, soulful pastas and risotti plus a variety of grilled meats and seafood dishes with a deliberate Italian flair.

820 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Rustic Trattoria
Chef Michael Pirolo and his partner Jennifer Chaefsky launched their rustic, 70-seat Italian restaurant Macchialina on the quiet, west side of Miami Beach to inspire locals and savvy tourists with the authentic flavors and seasonal ingredients that inform every dish. A native of Queens New York, Chef Pirolo attended culinary school in Italy to perfect his skills before serving as Chef de Cuisine at Scott Conant’s Scarpetta on the way to opening this remarkable eatery.

1200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Miami Beach Classic
Truly a Miami Beach landmark, Osteria del Teatro started building a fan base of hungry locals way back in 1987 when the restaurant shared marquee space with one of South Beach’s most notorious nightclubs. Times have changed, but Chef Martin’s menu still brims with delicious Northern Italian classics now showcased at the Art Deco Marlin Hotel at the corner of 12th Street and Collins Avenue. Expect personal service, housemade breads and pastas and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

335 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL
Vibe: Million Dollar View
While many diners at il Gabbiano have expense accounts to cover the tab, the restaurant does attract a faithful following of Downtown regulars who appreciate the the swift, knowledgeable service and delicious Italian cuisine. The busy dining room rings with deals getting done while classic dishes perfected at New York’s il Mulino fill the white linen tables. Outside on the terrace, the mood is more serene as guests appreciate the sweeping views of Miami’s Biscayne Bay.

1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Warm and Inviting
Shortly after opening, BRAVO-TV awarded Dolce Italian “Best New Restaurant,” which might have been daunting for a small hotel eatery in the heart of South Beach. Tucked within the Gale Hotel, Chef Paolo Dorigato’s wood-fired pizzas, house made pastas and friendly and professional waitstaff still make every meal memorable. Buzzing at happy hour (4-8pm) when food and drink specials bring a lively crowd to the bar and cafe, the more formal dining room also teems with happy travelers enjoying “la dolce vita.”

1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: West Side Wonderful
Offering regional Italian cuisine that celebrates authentic Sardinian flavors, this cozy trattoria uses a wood burning oven to great effect with crisp flatbreads, freshly roasted vegetables and classic, salt-crusted branzino. Popular with area residents who drop in for happy hour, Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante enjoys a loyal following of food and wine enthusiasts who appreciate the thoughtfully curated regional wine list with pours by the glass, bottle or quartino.

1700 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Exclusive & Elite
Truly a special occasion destination, Casa Tua is tucked within a posh, 1920’s era Mediterranean style villa in the heart of South Beach. Attracting a wealthy clientele who appreciate the clubby atmosphere, this unique Northern Italian oasis is the perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous or celebratory feast. Service is prompt and professional and the atmosphere on the patio during cooler months is simply dazzling. On warmer nights, the lively library is the way to go.

4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Beachside Chic
Lively at lunchtime and romantic by night, this seaside enclave fairly sparkles with Tivoli lights and the tinkle of glassware swept up and away by the capable waitstaff. Cecconi’s at the tony Soho Beach House is open to the public, but still feels clubby and exclusive for brunch, dinner or at the afternoon cicchetti happy hour (4-7pm) when food and drink prices are just $4 to $7 at the bar. Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diners will savor some healthy new menu items.

1014 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Sidewalk Sensation
Lincoln Road Mall offers busy shoppers a variety of dining options including this charming trattoria where sidewalk tables and a cozy 80-seat dining room provide the perfect backdrop for Chef Luciano Sautto’s authentic Italian cuisine. A Native of Naples, Italy, the chef is introducing a new seasonal menu including lighter seafood and vegetarian dishes. Casual by day and romantic after dark, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is a South Beach classic.

4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Elegant Resort Destination
Tucked within the Vegas style reaches of Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau Resort, Scott Conant’s nautically-inspired Scarpetta serves all of the dishes he made famous at his New York restaurant where pasta reaches perfection. Named for the torn crusts of bread Italians use to sop up every last bite of sauce, this glamorous oceanfront destination has views to inspire every appetite. Service is prompt and effective and indoor and poolview tables feel like the deck of an elegant cruise ship.

1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL
Vibe: Retro Gables Classic
One of Miami’s longest running French restaurants, Palme D’Or French Restaurant at the landmark Biltmore Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for Miami families celebrating special events. Warm and woody with a Mediterranean flair, the cozy dining room showcases Chef Gregory Pugin’s thoughtfully-composed tasting menus. Working within the traditions of French cuisine, Pugin reinterprets classic dishes from tarts to terrines treating fresh seasonal ingredients with a modern sensibility.

309 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: South of France After Dark
One of South Beach’s most popular supperclubs, Villa Azur encompasses French Chef Erwin Mallet’s romantic restaurant, an in-house wine cellar called “La Cave d’Azur,” and a dazzling nighttime party scene that carries on until sunrise. Plan the perfect romantic rendezvous or join in the fun Thursdays when the weekly Thursday Night Dinner Party attracts a lively group of South Florida’s most discerning foodies. Haute Tip – Don’t miss Sébastien Feneyrol’s remarkable pastries.

1330 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Positively Presidential
Serving as private chef to French President Jacques Chirac certainly qualifies one to open a French restaurant in South Beach, which is exactly what Semilla’s Executive Chef Frederic Joulin has done. You can enjoy a seasonally driven menu which includes lobster with a mango remoulade, grilled branzino and seared ahi tuna in a ginger miso broth, in the dining room where 50 terra cotta pots filled with fresh herbs line a vertical garden wall. A carefully curated selection from the glass wine cellar is served with dinner and also available during happy hour seven nights a week from 6-8pm.

516 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Cozy Sidewalk Seductress
Quiet in the morning and growing more vibrant throughout the day, A La Folie Cafe offers an authentic taste of France in the heart of South Beach. The hidden gem on lovely Espanola Way prepares a variety of crepes both sweet and savory plus traditional favorites like hearty onion soup or house made foie gras. Start the day with a sweet treat and some strong coffee while the chubby house cat snoozes on an adjacent chair. A La Folie is an oasis of calm locals would love to keep secret.

9700 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, FL
Vibe: Buzzy Brasserie
Few restaurateurs have captivated the consciousness of South Florida diners quite like Stephen Starr, the Philadelphia-based wunderkind behind some of the country’s most successful eateries. When faced with the daunting task of opening the right sort of restaurant in the tony Bal Harbour Shops, he created Le Zoo, a 200-seat Parisian bistro with a breezy atmosphere and remarkable food. Chef Craig Wallen’s menu combines classic dishes and modern flourishes to great effect.

538 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Casual Cafe Chic
Opening a romantic bistro in the heart of Clubland might seem counterintuitive, but Otentic Fresh Food restaurant provides welcome relief from the clamor of Washington Avenue buzzing just outside the 40-seat dining room. Locals have embraced this comfortable eatery where weekend brunch service and weeknight happy hours add a little extra charm to the reasonably priced menu. Experience the chef’s daily specials, rustic duck terrine or garlicky escargots, but be sure to save room for dessert.

2200 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Twenty-Four-Seven Heaven
South Beach recently welcomed Paris 6, a 24-hour Vintage Bistro located in trendy Collins Park. Originally launched in Brazil by owner Isaac Azar, the round the clock restaurant chain takes inspiration from Paris staples like Brasserie Lipp where chic nightowls gather to enjoy the city’s best dishes. The new SoBe location is the first US outpost of the successful venture where Chef Atilio Padra crafts breakfast favorites, grand salads, juicy burgers and pastas as well.

2611 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL
Vibe: An Evening in Paris
One of Miami’s favorite French restaurants for nearly two decades, Pascal’s showcases Chef Pascal Oudin and his fearless kitchen brigade; a team that honors classic techniques and the freshest local ingredients. The intimate 55-seat dining room and the chef’s more casual Brasserie Central (at Merrick Park) bring Oudin’s exacting standards to a wide and appreciative audience who savor house made terrines, airy souffles, pristine fresh seafood and decadent desserts.

255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL
Vibe: Smart and Successful
An oasis of calm in a world of culinary chaos, celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud’s Boulud Sud makes contemporary French cuisine look and feel effortless. Under the watchful stewardship of Executive Chef Clark Bowen, the glamorous Downtown destination provides a chic and sophisticated backdrop for well-dressed professionals who gather for Executive Lunches and Nightly Happy Hours in the lofty lounge. The dining room’s late night glow attracts stylish diners reveling in a convivial atmosphere.

248 SE First Avenue, Miami, FL
Vibe: Cozy Cafe
Chef Irides Garcia brings authentic French fare to busy Downtown Miami at this quaint cafe where harried professionals enjoy hearty homemade soups, rustic pates and tasty salads. Popular for their feathery light crepes, Cafe Bastille also offers steak frites and juicy burgers for heartier appetites. On weekends, the atmosphere is far more relaxed when locals and clever travelers take over the sidewalk tables for a leisurely brunch service of omelettes, waffles and eggs benedict.

1701 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Vibe: Haute Couture Cuisine
Tucked away in the lobby of the Cadet Hotel lies a very special 30-seat dining destination where Michelin star rated chefs craft remarkable dishes under the watchful eye of restaurateurs who strive to create an authentic – nearly Parisian – fine dining experience. Expect nothing less than impeccable service, innovative cuisine and a thoughtfully curated wine list presented in an intimate setting where Pied à Terre guests feel like they are participating in an important culinary event.

2341 Collins Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: Lofty & Lovely
An adults-only enclave high atop the 1 Hotel South Beach, Watr at the 1 Rooftop encompasses a unique dining and lounge experience serving Japanese and Polynesian delicacies fresh from the sea. Enjoy healthy salads, creative snacks, poke and sushi plus cocktail pairings including the “Rinse Off” with vodka, green grapes, shisho and lime or the “Whiskey a Go Go” flavored with lemon, honey and coconut syrup. Serving lunch poolside starting at 11am and lounge hours until 1am weeknights and 2am weekends.

270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami
Vibe: Downtown Chic
The perfect spot for a downtown Happy Hour, Area 31 at the Epic Hotel is a popular gathering spot for well-dressed professionals Monday through Thursday nights from 5pm – 8pm when drinks and snacks cost $7. Thursday and Friday nights feature a Beat the Clock Happy Hour deal with prices elevating by the hour starting at $5 at 5pm, $6 at 6pm plus classic tunes and rum and cigar pairings as well. Full bottles of Tattinger Champagne start at $50 at 5pm, $60 at 6pm on Thursday nights.

1111 Lincoln Road, South Beach
Vibe: Modern Mecca
A 10,000 square foot open air restaurant and lounge high atop the city’s first designer parking garage, Juvia is the perfect spot to toast the sunset before a glorious night on South Beach. Start with a specialty cocktail like a Jalisco Flower, a Perfect Yuzu or a Hurricane Juvia and enjoy a few snacks from the kitchen where French, Japanese and Peruvian specialties inspire the menu. The dazzling space opens for lunch on weekends and serves as a late night destination weeknights until midnight and weekends until 1am. Dress to impress.

4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Vibe: Oceanfront Elegance
You don’t have to be registered at the Fontainebleau Resort to enjoy the breathtaking oceanside restaurant La Cote, an elevated dining terrace and lounge designed to inspire thoughts of the South of France.  Sip a Ginger Mint cocktail or a tart Raspberry Collins and watch the world go by at the opulent resort pool deck or order something from Chef Michael Hawk’s French-meets-Mediterranean menu.  For a truly romantic escape, check out the once monthly full moon dining experience that captures all the magic of Miami Beach.

FIFTY Ultra Lounge at the W Miami

485 Brickell Avenue, Miami
Vibe: High Altitude
A chic nighclub high atop the stunning W Hotel, FIFTY offers breathtaking views, an alfresco reflecting pool and DJs spinning nightly for your dancing pleasure. Located in the Brickell Financial District, the bar attracts a well-dressed and somewhat older crowd who enjoy the air of exclusivity one gets when whisked up 50 floors in an express elevator to an intimate club-style lounge space. Layered in opulent marble and sparkling glass, FIFTY is a perfect date night option before or after dinner in the heart of Downtown Miami.

Pawn Broker at the Langford Hotel

121 SE First Street, Miami
Vibe: Downtown Aerie
One of Miami’s hip new drink spots, Pawn Broker at the Langford Hotel attracts a who’s-who of Miami’s movers and shakers who gather for happy hour weeknights from 5pm – 7pm to enjoy strong cocktails and Ivano Bellini’s soothing soundtrack. Very much a trending presence on Instagram, Pawn Broker is open until midnight weeknights and 2am weekends when a brand new boozy brunch service starts Sundays from noon until 4pm featuring the Pubbelly boys tasty sweets like French Toast sticks in chocolate dipping sauce, seasonally flavored doughnuts and all-you-can-drink cocktails for $25 per guest.

HIGHBAR @ Dream Hotel

1111 Collins Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: Retro A GoGo
While most Art Deco Hotels barely qualify as high-rises, the Dream does its best to create an exclusive beach party vibe at HIGHBAR, the rooftop pool deck that’s all about high style and low dress code. Enjoy the swank and sophisticated disco atmosphere Mondays through Thursdays from 9am – 11pm and weekends until midnight. Savvy travelers nip up to the rooftop daily from 5pm – 8pm to take advantage of happy hour pricing and snacks provided by the hotel’s Mexican eatery where signature margaritas and mojitos flow freely in strawberry, watermelon, passionfruit and pineapple.

Gale South Beach

1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: Clever Clubhouse
(Available to hotel guests only.) An enclave of classic cocktails, throwback tunes and friendly patrons, the Gale South Beach offers a choice of watering holes from lobby to rooftop including the Rec Room, the Regent Cocktail Club and the Rooftop Pool Bar. Start at Rec Room, the hotspot inspired by a New York nightclub where DJs spin selections from the club’s massive vinyl library or take a mixology class at the Regent Cocktail Club where the fine art of “Shaken, Not Stirred” rises to an art form. With sweeping views of South Beach, the rooftop pool deck features 5,000 square feet of party space for sunning, star gazing and enjoying a tropical drink from the Rooftop Pool Bar.

Rooftop at E11EVEN

15 NE 11 Street, Downtown Miami
Vibe: Urban Enclave
Eat, Drink and Dance the night away at E11even Miami, the city’s exclusive ultralounge where the party keeps rolling 24 hours a day! Inside, you’ll discover top DJs spinning for a bevy of sexy burlesque dancers and acrobats suspended from the ceiling on a flying trapeze. Outside, the vibe is sophisticated and seductive as the Rooftop lounge offers nearly 5,000 square feet of romantic loungers and firepit tables plus a menu filled with American comfort food, tapas and small plates perfect for sharing. Sample specialty cocktail menu options like a Cool Cucumber Martini, a tart Raspberry Lemon Drop or an eye-opening Fire Bull. The rooftop is open Wednesday through Sunday 7pm – 1am.

Wet Willie’s

760 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Sloshy Slushies
More sundeck than rooftop, the bar at Wet Willie’s is a popular gathering spot on Ocean Drive for particularly potent frozen cocktails spun to frosty goodness inside a line up of dedicated Slurpee machines. Sample plenty of colorful rum-infused slushies like the Attitude Improvement (grain alcohol, rum and orange juice), the Monkey Shine (a banana daiquiri on steroids) or everyone’s favorite – the Call a Cab (cherry and strawberry mixed with lots of rum). Be aware that these sugary delights pack a significant punch, so leave your car keys at home and let a taxi driver take you wherever you plan to go afterward.

Best Restaurants in Miami Beach …

1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach, 305-673-0044
The stampede of pricey steakhouses on South Beach leaves most diners wondering which restaurant merits the hefty price tag for pounds of porterhouse and gobs of lobster topped mac and cheese.

Chef Laurent Tourondel’s LT Steak & Seafood may not be the scene-iest (that’s Prime 112), and it may not be the loudest (STK by a mile), but it is by far the tastiest combination of quality beef and seafood, delectable sides, professional service and civilized atmosphere in town. While most of Ocean Drive seems tawdry and commercial, interiors at the Georgian Revival Betsy Hotel are conservative and cool. Waiters drop off complimentary crostini with a liver mousse and then steaming hot popovers to enjoy while perusing the menu and sipping cocktails. By the time the appetizers are gone, one message is clear; LT Steak & Seafood is no mere chop house – it’s a culinary destination.

1600 Lenox Avenue, South Beach, 305-538-5220
Taking over the kitchens at Yardbird this season, Chef Clay Miller plans to uphold the restaurant’s reputation for down home favorites like crisp fried chicken, tender shrimp and grits and addictive fried green tomatoes that keep patrons lining up seven nights a week. Weekend brunches bring in fans from nearby Lincoln Road Mall who dine indoors or out at the busy sidewalk tables where small dogs and toddlers don’t seem to faze the friendly waitstaff.

Smart travelers know that table reservations help mitigate a long wait at the bar, but if you do find yourself with some time before dinner, check out the curated list of bourbons and the crazy good cocktails, wines and craft brews on hand to help ease your pain. Weekends call for the all-day brunch menu which includes chocolate chip & banana Elvis Pancakes, cheddar waffles and a delightfully tender smoked beef brisket sandwich served until 4pm. By the time Supper rolls around, the kitchen hits its stride, sending out platters of golden chicken, smoky ribs and biscuits so flaky, you’ll start to wonder whose grandma is out back cutting them out with a ball jar.

11 Washington Avenue, South Beach, 305-673-0365
Stone crab season runs from October through May and this classic Miami Beach dining room serves the best crabs in town to a crowd more than willing to wait in line for a taste of the ocean’s bounty. Much like celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain, Joe’s has No Reservations. While insiders debate about the loaded handshake that might transport savvy diners to the front of the line, we find it’s best to visit at lunch or early evening to sample the coveted claws, crisp fried chicken, onion-filled Lyonnaise potatoes, steamy clam chowder and chilled Key Lime Pie that have made Joe’s Stone Crab a South Beach landmark since 1913.

1700 James Avenue, South Beach, 305-673-1010
Secluded behind a dense hedgerow that surrounds a 1925-era palazzo in the heart of South Beach, Casa Tua feels like a posh private club on the Italian Riviera. The price of all this exclusivity makes this a special occasion destination, especially the private, second-level lounge that’s so popular with celebrities and socialites. Escape the everyday at this upscale Italian restaurant with a wildly romantic garden terrace just steps from the South Beach scene.

1200 Collins Avenue, South Beach, 305.695.3000
Servers who know the ins-and-outs of running a dining room set the stage at this classic 25-year-old Miami Beach Temple of Italian cuisine perched on the edge of one of the most thumping dance clubs in the city. This ironic pairing of the old and the new captures what is best about South Beach and what makes Osteria work. While the menu is a comprehensive collection of traditional pastas, seafood and meats, the daily specials posted on the blackboard make it difficult to bother reading any further.

112 Ocean Drive, South Beach, 305-532-8112
This South Beach hot-spot enjoys a loyal local and international celebrity following and consistently dazzles with huge steaks, giant lobsters and decadent truffled macaroni and cheese served in a noisy see-and-be-scene dining room that crackles with excitement until midnight. From Presidents to Pro Athletes, from Supermodels to Rap Stars, if it’s happening in Miami it’s happening at Prime One Twelve.

1801 Purdy Avenue, South Beach, 305-531-2228
Miami Beach fairly groans with the weight of dozens of Italian restaurants, but regional Italian cuisine is a fairly new concept on these shores. Sardinia showcases the best of the tiny island’s cookery with a menu that works seamlessly with Miami’s own peculiar gastronomy and geography. House made flat breads and imported salumi and formaggi (cured meats and artisanal cheeses) pair deliciously with big-bodied wines. From salt-roasted branzino to succulent rosemary-scented roast baby pig, the chef’s mastery of the wood-burning oven lends a rustic flair to each dish.

432 Arthur Godfrey Road (41st Street), Miami Beach, 305-538-8533
While most Miami Beach restaurants have been around for very few years and strive toward whatever is new and trendy, the Forge offers a long-standing, traditional fine-dining experience at every touch point.

Valet parkers whisk away your car, dressy hosts escort your party, and formal captains oversee your table service. A futuristic enigmatic wine bar and a newly renovated interior set the stage for Chef Christopher Lee’s clever culinary riffs on classic, continental cuisine including lobster PBJs, prime steaks, and decadent desserts. Locals celebrate birthdays and anniversaries here and have since the 1930s.

Downtown Miami …

270 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami, 305-577-0277
The Epic Hotel trumps the odds-makers scoring two top rated restaurants under a single roof as Zuma joins Chef Michael Reidt’s Area 31 serving pristine fresh seafood to an adoring crowd.

With raw granite walls, pale wooden tables and a modern Japanese teahouse design, the interior soothes even as the sushi, sashimi and grilled items dazzle with artful presentations and bold flavors. Executive Chef Bjoern Weissgerber may indeed be German (with a side of Swiss), but he definitely understands the complexity and precision required to craft stunning Japanese plates with unique flavor combinations that make Zuma one of Miami’s brand new heavy hitters!

335 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 305-373-0063
Downtown Miami takes back the night at this pricey temple of classic Italian cuisine served overlooking the Bay by an old school, highly attentive wait staff. Offering gratis chunks of fragrant Reggiano Parmesano and just-made Fritti to temp your palate and ruin your diet, hosts Gino and Fernando Masci bring more than 25 years of service at New York’s Il Mulino to this heavenly high-rise culinary destination. By the time you’ve sipped the last of your limoncello digestivo, you’ll be fortified enough to face the dinner check.

661 Brickell Key Drive, Downtown Miami, 305-947-6263
Fans of this storefront 17-seat Japanese restaurant where Chef Kevin Cory crafts perfect bento boxes for reservations-only diners who pay rapt attention to the mastery of an artist doing what he does best will thrill to learn he is now moving to new digs on tony Brickell Key. Cory ventures to nearby marinas to secure the day’s fresh catch and airlifts the rest straight from Japan to fill out his daily menus. Every night’s meal is determined by the chef and served in an atmosphere of Zen-like simplicity at three sittings. After the last bento box is served, the chef slices perfect duets of sushi and sashimi for each guest until everyone is ready to go home and dream in fluent Japanese.

278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-446-7710
Cindy Hutson’s “Cuisine of the Sun” is as bright and warm as a mythical Caribbean marketplace. Serving Bahamian black grouper in an orange liqueur or jerk-seasoned pork in a rum-guava glaze, the kitchen meets it’s match in the deliciously colorful dining room and terraced outdoor garden. Take your taste buds on an island holiday without leaving the cozy confines of Coral Gables.

Midtown Miami …

130 NE 40th Street, Miami, 305-573-5550
Transforming the Design District from stuffy decorator showrooms to a dynamic nighttime destination, Michael Schwartz deserves the key to the city. If opening a successful restaurant with trendy small, medium and large-sized plates designed for pairing and sharing weren’t enough, the innovative chef managed to capture the imagination of New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni and every vacationing celebrity and super star chef passing through town as well. If you can get a reservation, run, don’t walk to MGFD.

Create your own menu of beautifully prepared, locally sourced entrees and dazzling small plates at this hip MidTown bistro. Save room for dessert because pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith got the nod from James Beard this year too. While it might be awkward to order more than one of her sweet treats after dinner, her coffee cake, hand made poptarts and doughnuts are the best part of Sunday brunch.

North …

3881 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, 305-947-0064
When the chefs around town finally call it a night, they head to this decidedly off-the-radar Japanese kitchen known for just-caught fish and small plates of exotic tapas crafted from the fresh offerings of the marketplace that change each day. Chef Hiro and his team enjoy cult status in a town of jaded foodies who appreciate their culinary skills and unstuffy presentations served until the wee hours to an in-the-know crowd. You may need a GPS to find the IntraCoastal Mall, but once you’ve tried Hiro’s, you’ll be back!

19999 W Country Club Drive, Aventura, 786-279-6600
Our northernmost destination is worthy of a foodie’s pilgrimage if only to sample the crispy fries cooked in duck fat and served with a trio of house made sauces. The chef makes his own onion ketchup and barbeque dipping sauces that truly offer the taste of success. Mina is famous for his luxurious spins on modern American comfort food and diners can indeed take comfort in the chef’s remarkable ability to create upscale lobster pot pies and truffle-speckled macaroni and cheese. All this goodness comes with a hefty price tag, but this 21st Century steakhouse really dazzles.

It’s important to keep in mind that room rates in South Beach vary greatly depending on the time of year, where January 15 thru April 15 is the peak season, and by day of the week, where Friday and Saturday are usually the most expensive by far. Room rates can literally double within those periods. So, we’re presenting our hotel recommendations using a three-tier relative pricing scale of $$$$, $$$, and $$, and listing our hotel picks within those relative ranges. And for you poor college students and Spring Breakers, sorry, but there really are no South Beach oceanfront hotels in the $-range.

3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Our View… One of South Beach’s most elegant new properties, Faena Hotel is an upscale resort and spa featuring dramatic contemporary art, breathtaking seaside views and award-winning eateries helmed by globally renowned, celebrity chefs. Conceived as a “cultural corridor” in the mid-Beach area from 32 to 36 Streets along famed Collins Avenue, the property incorporates designer shopping, opulent hotel rooms and suites plus an ornate cabaret-style theater. Argentinean developer Alan Faena masterminded the elaborate reinvention of this once-quiet stretch of South Beach where large scale mid-century resorts required billion dollar updates. The completed property encompasses luxury condo towers, a performance and cultural pavilion and upscale retail spaces in the area that once housed The Saxony Hotel in the 1950s. Interior design inspiration in public spaces bears the magical touch of film director Baz Luhrmann and his wife, so guests should expect dazzling surprises at every turn.

2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Playful and energetic, the beachfront W South Beach hotel offers contemporary elegance in the center of the haute South Beach scene. Combining artful dining and lounge options, two oceanfront pools and rooftop basketball and tennis courts, the W South Beach is ready for action whenever you are. Host to the pampering magic that is the Bliss Spa and engineered so that every guest room has a truly inspiring view of the Atlantic coastline, this beachfront resort is designed to dazzle, delight and surprise, especially after midnight when the hotel’s Wall Lounge heats up with Miami’s star socialites hosted by South Beach’s top nightlife mavens.

2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Possibly the most elegantly appointed beach resorts in town, the Setai’s Asian-influenced design inspires a sense of peace and serenity at every turn. Simple lines, a soft color palette, and streamlined Art Deco motifs create an atmosphere that embraces the past but feels completely timeless. Guests enjoy a choice of dining options from fine cuisine to poolside snacks, a well-appointed spa and three swimming pools overlooking a vast stretch of Atlantic surf.

4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Soho Beach House is a private members club that joins the group of luxe, London-based gathering spots for those in film, media and the creative arts. Access to the posh spa, pool and beach club is restricted to members and those lucky travelers who reserve a room at the new 16-story Sovereign Hotel Tower which houses 50 rooms overlooking the pool, gardens and romantic dining terrace at Cecconi’s Italian Restaurant. In addition to the tanning deck and beachfront pool, the eighth floor of the main building offers guests a rooftop plunge pool which is reserved for adults and serves as an exclusive alfresco oasis overlooking all of Miami Beach.

4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… This Mid-Beach landmark has a storied past and a dazzling future now that extensive renovations bring it up to Las Vegas standards including 5-star dining at Gotham Steak, Hakkasan, Scarpetta plus a host of smaller cafes and bars. Guests enjoy luxurious oceanfront suites, an elegant spa and poolscape with attentive VIP cabana service, and two of the city’s most popular nightclubs under the same roof, LIV and ArKadia. For full resort amenities and a dazzling stretch of Atlantic surf, the Fontainebleau is as good as it gets.

1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Solid, stately and sophisticated, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach may feel a bit more casual than many in the R-C group, but the seaside location and proximity to the action of South Beach makes the easy breezy atmosphere feel entirely appropriate. Oceanfront rooms and suites overlook a busy pool area and golden coastline where food and drink service encourage guests to do little more than await the gentle attentions of the Tanning Butler. By night, the city shimmers just outside the door, offering countless options beyond the Lapidus Lounge, Bistro One restaurant and the breezy DiLido Beach Club.

1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Sexy and cool, the Delano creates an atmosphere that is both welcoming and exclusive, an adult’s playground in the heart of South Beach. From the bold sweep of the vast lobby space which gives way to a cozy bar, an elegant restaurant and the breathtaking expanse of manicured garden and poolside oasis, everything about the hotel is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted by Philippe Starck’s clever team. A rooftop spa and sundeck offer the perfect respite by day and Rose Bar in the lower lobby attracts a who’s-who of beautiful Miami habitués by night.

1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Offering the luxury of space and the proximity to the dazzling South Beach scene, this all-suite hotel is located right at the crossroads to all that makes the city sizzle! Truly a unique boutique experience, the Sagamore offers 93 suites plus lush, two-story bungalows and penthouse accommodations surrounded by some of the most important contemporary art, photography and design. Imagine a hotel that is actually curated by prominent art collectors who appoint the dining gallery and art video bar with ground-breaking works by leading modern artists. The result is a brilliant amalgam of luxury and culture that Conde Nast Traveler placed at the top of their Gold List.

1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Stately and elegant, this Art Deco landmark stands at the heart of all that makes South Beach shine. Steps away from Lincoln Road’s top nightclubs, restaurants and bars, the National maintains the luxurious glamour of a bygone era while providing all of the updated amenities discerning travelers demand. The focal point of the property is the tropical pool and beach club which make choosing an ocean view suite at this meticulously maintained property the easiest part of planning a Florida getaway!

1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Often considered the ideal destination for a family getaway, the Loews is a full service beachfront resort with a dedicated team that knows just what kids want when they travel with their parents. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Beach Resorts by Parents Magazine, kids can attend SushiSKool and learn how to roll their own sushi, enjoy a dip from the house ice cream parlor, check out the poolside kids camp or hang out in the teen lounge which was designed to let them do their own thing while Mom and Dad do boring adult stuff elsewhere!

1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Off the radar but right in the heart of the action, the Raleigh is the hotel you’ve probably never heard of where celebrities and socialites determined to avoid the fashion crowd hide out when they are on vacation. Chic, glamorous and decidedly old world, this charmingly restored Art Deco property has the most iconic pool and beach club on South Beach. Retro in styling and still totally modern, the hotel’s oceanfront rooms offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic surf. Guests can unwind at the historic Martini Bar and then dine on the tropically landscaped terrace at the Royal Restaurant, one of the town’s favorite foodie hangouts.

425 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… Currently completing a multi-million dollar restoration, the Savoy returns as one of the best boutique properties of the SoFi (South of Fifth Street) district with 75 luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites overlooking the twin pool deck and the sea. While many Ocean Drive hotels stand at some distance to the ocean, the Savoy offers over 2 acres of tropically landscaped gardens from the street to the beach which make the en-suite balconies the ideal spot to welcome the dawn or toast the end of another perfect South Beach day.

101 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… The tiny jewel Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach stands at the southern end of one of the most fabulous stretches of golden shoreline, moments from the town’s top restaurants, nightclubs and bars. This beachfront oasis offers modern guest suites with flat panel televisions, gourmet kitchens and one or two bedrooms that are ideal for family travelers. The poolside dining room De Rodriguez Cuba is home to one of Miami’s top chefs who brings his particular brand of Nuevo Latino fare to the scene alongside Prime Italian is a restaurant known for prime beef, hearty rustic recipes and more than a few celebrity fans from the Miami Heat.

1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… A fully restored Art Deco landmark just moments away from the sidewalk cafes of Lincoln Road, the Shelborne is newly renovated to make the guest experience even better than ever! Offering rooms, suites and townhouse accommodations facing the Atlantic surf, the terraced pool and beach club is a tropical oasis of swaying palms and gentle breezes. Enjoy a poolside sunbed or rent a luxuriously-appointed private cabana where you and your guests can while away the hours enjoying the Florida sun.

1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Our View… A truly exceptional South Beach location, the Royal Palm stands at the crossroads of the busy Ocean Drive Strip and the popular pedestrian playground that is the Lincoln Road Mall. No better address for a busy South Beach vacation, this beachfront paradise offers newly updated guestrooms and suites with flat panel TVs and balconies overlooking two swimming pools and a glorious stretch of golden Atlantic coast. Tan, swim, spa and dine at this full service resort or just step out the front door to a boundless variety of top restaurants, nightclubs and sidewalk cafes. 255 tower rooms have just completed renovations as 2011 draws to a close.

270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL
A perfectly grown up alternative to the techno scene, Lilt Bar & Lounge offers an oasis of calm in the heart of Downtown Miami Tuesdays through Saturdays from 6pm to 2am. Stop in for an after-work cocktail, a pre-dinner drink or a cozy nightcap and enjoy a curated cocktail menu plus small plates to share with friends. For fans of Miami’s tight-knit music scene, the bar offers live performances Tuesday and Wednesday after 9pm and Thursday through Saturday after 10pm.

2 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL
South Florida celebrates sun, sand and sparkling surf while this remarkable speakeasy brings live music to a quirky cellar space in Downtown Miami. Start the evening in the upstairs piano lounge enjoying drinks and bar bites until around 10pm when the Jazz gets going on the lower level. A $10 cover charge affords you an opportunity to enjoy some of the city’s most talented musicians who jam until the wee hours in Le Chat Noir’s romantic, candle-lit hideaway.

3425 NE Second Avenue, Miami, FL
A lagniappe is a small, unexpected gift bestowed upon a customer as a show of good grace. In Miami, that good grace is defined by Lagniappe, a New Orleans style music club serving wine, charcuterie and entrees from the garden grill Sunday through Thursday 7pm – 2am and Friday and Saturday until 3am. Before your visit, check out the club’s online music schedule to find a roster of Gypsy Jazz, Hipster Funk and even Folk Bluegrass bands who kick off their jam nightly at 9pm.

1513 SW Eighth Street, Miami, FL
A hip nightspot on Miami’s Calle Ocho, Ball & Chain has a storied history dating back to the 1930s where jazz greats like Billie Holiday and Count Basie once graced the stage. These days, you’re likely to find friends and families swaying under the stars enjoying live musical performances on the Pineapple Stage or gathering around wooden tables laden with Cuban-style tapas and strong drinks. Check the bar’s website for details about Ladies Night, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Salsa Classes and Live Bands.

2007 SW Eighth Street, Miami, FL
An Art Gallery, Wine Bar and Coffee Shop in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana, Habana 305 offers indoor and outdoor seating, live music, tasty tapas and a hip young crowd. Supporting the vibrant Cuban music scene, the venue mixes live performance with top DJs to keep the energy level high Thursday through Sunday nights until 3am. Wednesday nights are Brazilian Nights when Ladies drink free. Stop in for Happy Hour with house wine by the glass priced at two-for-one and mimosas & bellinis just $4.

2325 Galliano Street, Coral Gables, FL
Enjoy live Jazz Mondays at the Open Stage Club where the Miami Jazz Cooperative will knock your socks off with their decidedly world class sound. Offering a full liquor bar, a talented kitchen staff and friendly service, the club hosts a two-for-one Happy Hour, Karaoke Night, Comedy Shows and more seven lively nights a week. Follow them on Twitter or visit the online events calendar where Ladies Night Thursdays and Dance Party Fridays just might lure you out of the house more often! $10 cover Mondays.

5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami, FL
One of the city’s most appealing dining spaces, Soyka sits at the edge of Miami’s Design District and offers good food, classic cocktails and excellent company seven nights a week. Under the watchful eye of Mark Soyka, a Miami restaurateur with deep roots in the musical community, the restaurant features live performances Friday and Saturday nights that encompass Brazilian Jazz, Gypsy Funk, Cuban Ritmos and fine vocal performances. Check the website for details. No cover, no minimum.

1035 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL
Tucked away in Miami’s Park West District, The Corner brings new life to the nightclub scene Sundays through Thursdays until 5am and Fridays and Saturdays until 8am. Stop in for live Jazz Tuesdays plus a full bar and kitchen service for hungry nightowls who enjoy hearty sandwiches, soups and salads plus clever bar snacks like Deviled Eggs and Tapas to pair with a variety of craft beers, wine and cocktail creations. Happy Hour weeknights from 4-8pm features $3 beer & Chicago Hot Dogs. No cover charge.

174 East Flagler Street, Miami, FL
A landmark playhouse dating back to Miami’s very beginnings, the Olympia has hosted live performances from Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis since 1926! Crafted in Mediterranean Revival style, the carefully preserved auditorium is part of the National Registry of Historic Spaces. Wednesday nights in the Lobby Lounge, enjoy cocktails, tours of the theater and FREE performances by comedians, spoken word artists or live Jazz bands who fill the night with music. See the website for details. Doors open at 6pm.

5501 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami, FL
Downmarket and dirty, Churchill’s Pub remains one of South Florida’s favorite live music destinations since 1979. Located on the edge of Little Haiti, the bunker-like dive bar features rowdy rockers, throwback punk bands, heavy metal headbangers and also live Jazz on Monday nights starting at 9pm. Log onto the club’s website or Facebook page to see who is performing or just stop in for a pint from 3pm – 3am Sunday through Thursday and 3pm – 5am Friday and Saturday.

Editor’s Note – Miami’s nightclub scene is subject to last minute changes in schedule and pricing. When planning your visit, be sure to check websites to verify specific artists, prices and start times.

1424 20th Street, South Beach
Vibe: Funky & Steampunky
Escape the ordinary weekend brunch service at Jose Mendin’s Pubbelly Sushi in the Sunset Harbour District where your choices range from modern riffs on eggs benedict (amped up with ginger miso), short rib gyoza in spicy lemongrass or delightfully nutty popcorn pancakes. Served Sundays from noon until 4pm, this artfully quirky menu includes a bottomless mimosa option for $25 per guest.

1100 West Avenue, South Beach
Vibe: L.A. All the Way
The residential west side of South Beach is an oasis of calm, especially poolside at Mondrian Hotel where guests enjoy daily breakfast service starting at 7am. Get a healthy start with Chef Dustin Atoigue’s layered vanilla Greek yogurt parfait topped with berries, granola and a drizzle of farmer’s honey. The new menu also includes customized omelets and jalapeño cheddar biscuits with eggs and country gravy.

600 Lincoln Road, South Beach
Vibe: Tokyo A Go-Go
A popular Asian-fusion sushi spot in the heart of Lincoln Road Mall, SUSHISAMBA offers a terrific brunch Saturdays and Sundays starting at 11:30am including a 3-course prix-fixe meal for $30 that delivers sweet and savory options like Quinoa Pancakes, Lobster Eggs Benedict, Brazilian Feijoada plus a platter of assorted sushi and a choice of desserts. A la carte service is also available.

1144 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Vibe: Pop Rocks & Techno
A bright new dining destination at the Hotel Victor on Ocean Drive, Sugar Factory American Brasserie prepares pancakes, waffles, French toast and crepes with a choice of white, milk or dark chocolate sauce and toppings like candied pecans, whipped cream and warm maple syrup. Breakfast is served daily from 7am – 4pm including Manhattan Eggs Benedict with wild Alaskan salmon and Hollandaise.

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1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Versace Mod
An elegant oasis in the heart of the Ocean Drive scene, Gianni’s at The Villa, Casa Casuarina offers a unique glimpse at the design legacy of Gianni Versace who purchased and renovated every inch of this landmark property during his happiest days on Miami Beach. Under the watchful eye of Chef Thomas Stewart, the restaurant remains an icon of opulent style with millions of tiny, hand-set mosaics adorning the walls and reflecting pools. Enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars at this magic Miami mansion.

112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: See and Be Seen
Home to such decadent delights as the infamous Kobe Beef Hot Dog (recently featured on Real Housewives of New York), Prime 112 steakhouse has hosted some significant A-Listers in politics, sports and cinema. Popular for lunch and dinner, the action centers on the main floor dining room where guests angle their chairs to keep one eye on the front door at all times. Expect loud, lavish parties, plenty of pricey prime beef and delicious sides served with prompt professionalism.

1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Casual Sophistication
A hidden gem tucked inside the stately Betsy Hotel, LT Steak & Seafood offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner to lucky travelers and savvy locals who enjoy Chef Laurent Tourondel’s clasic French techniques and straightforward American ingredients. While the hotel and dining room are tastefully appointed and perfect for a quiet conversation or a family gathering, the tables along the busy sidewalk are a prime spot for Ocean Drive people watching. Open 7 days.

1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Laid Back for Bicycle Riders
Providing the perfect morning escape for visitors and locals (who frequently arrive on wheels), Cafe Nikki serves up straightforward brunchy bites like fresh juice, strong coffee, still-warm pastries and a delicious quiche. Unlike the adjacent nightclub which has a dressier atmosphere and a fully laden brunch buffet on weekends, the alfresco cafe is perfect for a chat with friends, a romantic rendezvous or a grab-and-go snack. Serving Monday through Saturday 9am-4pm.

1458 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Busy Bistro
The one spot on the strip where you’ll likely encounter locals, Front Porch Cafe is an upscale diner with a semi-healthy menu, ample all-day dining options and a fairly-priced happy hour from 4pm – 7pm. Located within the Z Ocean Hotel at the northernmost point of Ocean Drive, the restaurant has satisfied hungry South Beachers for more than 25 years. We like the breakfast tacos, the granola pancakes (particularly when hungover), and the Porch Burger served with a choice of tasty craft beers.

1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Drag Queen Scene
Bawdy and bouncy, bold and bodacious! The Palace Food Bar is part of South Beach legend because it hosts the naughtiest drag show in town. Miami’s most daring performers may wander into traffic, straddle a taxi or dance on the hood of a parked car because a great song is blasting from the speakers. This alfresco terrace overlooks Lummus Park and a stretch of sand popular with muscular men in tiny swimsuits. We like the #SundayFunday tea dance party that elevates our mood most weekends.

400 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Breezy Beach House
Looking for a hidden gem? An easy breezy cafe in the mellow SoFi District (South of Fifth Street), The Local House provides a perfect escape for brunch, dinner, coffee or cocktails. Located just inside the Sense Hotel, this petite beach club feels like a trip to the Hamptons (without all the drama of actually navigating that NY attitude). Enjoy mimosas by the pitcher, crab cake eggs benedict or a selection of appetizers and a few cocktails as the sun sets. You’re welcome!

800 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Classic South Beach
One of the original hangouts on Ocean Drive, the News Cafe (circa 1988) remains an icon of all things South Beach because it never closes! Whether you’re entertaining out of town guests, wide awake from jet lag or simply seeking a prime sidewalk location to watch the world stroll by, “the News” is the place to take your friends for a strong cup of coffee, a juicy burger or a satisfying brunch. You’ll find us there at happy hour when drinks are 2 for 1 weeknights from 4pm – 7pm.

1144 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Candy-licious
A newly popular destination within the Art Deco elegance that is the Hotel Victor, Sugar Factory American Brasserie stimulates our obsession with all things sweet and shiny, decadent and delicious! Check out the colorful collection of candy, the over-sized shakes topped with everything from cheesecake to bacon and the chillaxing choice of sundaes and snowcones perfect for a South Beach summertime escape. Grown-ups can enjoy massive tropical cocktails while the kids feast on sweets.

900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Vibe: Latin, Loud & Proud
While not technically a restaurant, this popular Latin nightclub serves food and cocktails to a giddy crowd who stand transfixed by the thundering soundtrack, the live bands and lithe dancers who mingle on the dancefloor and gyrate atop the bars. We include Mango’s Tropical Cafe in our Ocean Drive line-up because it represents that “only in Miami” experience many people seek out during their brief visits to the Art Deco District. Open 7 days a week until the wee hours. Don’t miss it!

Miami’s Beaches are lined with colorful enclosures where trained lifeguards keep watch on the safety of the scene. Smart swimmers always remain under the watchful eye of the lifeguards to be certain they can get help whenever necessary. While it is easy to believe nothing can go wrong by the sea, area waters may have unseen dangers like stinging jellyfish or a strong current. Every lifeguard stand has a system of warning flags to help communicate the current conditions from strong winds and tides to dangerous marine life. When planning a day at the beach, consult a local website (http://beach.fiu.edu/) to determine marine conditions during your visit. Even if you do not see a flag, never assume conditions are entirely safe.

While the entire coast remains accessible to the public, there are also designated public parks along the shore with picnic areas, barbeque facilities and restrooms. At the edge of the sand you will find open air showers and water fountains for a quick rinse before heading off the beach. South Beach waterfront parks include South Pointe Park, Lummus Park and Collins Park, Mid-Beach parks include Indian Beach Park and 53rd Street Park and North Beach has North Shore Open Space Park which includes a wooded area, a dog park and popular picnic facilities. The largest public beach park is Haulover Park near Sunny Isles Beach that is covered in greater depth below.

1 Ocean Drive – 2300 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
South Beach is the southernmost point of the island of Miami Beach directly facing the Atlantic Ocean. Beaches along this stretch of the city are all open to the public and are accessible from the street or via a paved beachfront walkway that runs along the edge of the sand all the way up the coast. Public parking is readily available at meters along the street and at enclosed parking garages at 7, 13, and 16 Streets and at an open parking lot facing 21 Street beach. All areas of the city require paid parking to avoid getting a ticket or a tow. Licensed vendors along the shore rent lounge chairs and umbrellas and many beachfront shops sell inexpensive mats, towels, folding chairs and coolers to create your own oasis. The city is lined with bike rental kiosks that make it easy to explore the paved Beachwalk and Baywalk on wheels.

Twelfth Street Beach in South Beach is often referred to as the “Gay beach” and is right across the street from the Palace Bar where you’ll see flamboyant drag shows on Sunday afternoons.

2300 – 8600 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Moving up the coast of Miami Beach, many visitors are dazzled by the number of lavish beachfront resorts. While it may be challenging to see the shoreline from the street, there are ample public parking lots all along Collins Avenue (A1A) where guests may safely park and access any beach via an elevated beachside boardwalk. Most hotels have beach attendants who set up lounge chairs and umbrellas for guests and are available for food and drink service throughout the day. In most cases the general public can pay to enjoy a hotel beach chair but it is best to inquire about access and cost. Nearly every hotel has a poolside bar and grill that is open to the public. The City of Miami Beach patrols and cleans the seaside every day and also maintains beachfront concessions and playgrounds along the shore. It is legal to walk around all of Miami Beach whether a hotel attendant services the area or not. A paved beachwalk runs from 63 to 79 Street beaches that is open to bikes, skates and well-behaved dogs.

10300 – 15700 Collins Avenue, North Miami Beach
One of Miami Beach’s best public beachfront destinations is Haulover Park which spans 99-acres from the City of Bal Harbour up to Sunny Isles Beach. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the waterfront recreation area has six tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, a public marina for chartering boats and deep sea fishing plus ample room to picnic, fly a kite or simply relax. The southern part of the beachfront is popular with local families and travelers and the northern stretch of sand is clearly marked by the South Florida Free Beaches organization that maintains a legally designated clothing optional beach. The beach is clean, safe and monitored by lifeguards who ensure public safety and also by members of the naturist organization who maintain a code of conduct that is “pro nude and anti lewd.”

6747 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
Ideal for visitors to Downtown Miami and the Port of Miami, Key Biscayne is a 5-mile barrier island that connects to the city via a toll road called the Rickenbacker Causeway. Frequented by sun worshippers visiting Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and the windsurfer’s favorite Hobie Beach, this area of Miami is known for shallow waters and calm seas which makes it ideal for children and inexperienced swimmers. Bill Baggs Park offers bike rental, nature trails, fishing, swimming and a historic lighthouse to explore. Crandon Park has public beaches, a skate park, a playground, a golf course and a world-famous tennis center that hosts the annual Sony Ericsson Tournament in March though the facilities are open to the public the rest of the year.

4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
One of the most exclusive seaside enclaves welcomes the public to a glorious alfresco Sunday feast from 11am-3pm! Enjoy a la carte breakfast selections like waffles and eggs plus Italian treats from the Cicchetti tapas menu. The restaurant serves pastas, pizzas and their delicious branzino topped with cherry tomatoes and olives both indoors and alfresco.

1418 20 Street, Miami Beach, FL
Chef Jose Mendin warms up his brunch menu this season with Pumpkin Pie Pancakes topped with walnut butter and maple syrup plus a playful riff on bananas foster served over PB French Toast Sticks with seasonal marmalade. If that doesn’t inspire you to get out of bed on a Sunday from noon until 4pm, you just might be hungover. Good thing the chef includes his signature Hangover Grub menu including hearty Udon Carbonara topped with a poached egg, smoked bacon and parmigiano or an updated Mofongo topped with pork belly chicharron in a shoyu broth.

3252 NE First Avenue, Miami, FL
Miami’s busy Midtown District enjoys weekend brunch service at Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 4:30pm including specialty cocktails like the Cereal Killer – a potent mix of bourbon, rum, a whole egg and Honey Nut Cheerio infused milk. Pair this sweet eye-opener with Chef Timon Balloo’s buttermilk waffle with berries & cream or a savory version topped with crispy duck confit & a whole duck egg.

3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
One of the most popular farm-to-table restaurants on Miami Beach has a gourmet brunch service featuring Chef Julie Frans organic selections served in a relaxing seaside dining room. Sip made-to-order smoothies, artisanal spirits and Pastry Chef Samantha Frei’s sweet surprises! A two person sharing combination is priced at just $39 with a choice of mimosa or bellini!

660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Weekend brunch service at the Angler’s Resort kicks off at 11am Saturday and Sunday with a variety of traditional treats served to order including nutella French toast, buttermilk pancakes with guava butter and a bacon & cheddar 666 Burrito. Adults can also enjoy the dedicated hangover menu – unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys for $25.

1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Swank and sophisticated, the lobby dining room and seaside terrace at LT Steak offer guests a traditional breakfast mornings starting at 8am plus a weekend brunch service Saturday and Sunday that includes the famous LT popover until 4pm. The extended menu encompasses both eggs and hotcakes plus the full LT lunch selection including steaks, seafood, sandwiches and salads.

One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
South Beach’s hot seaside dance club hosts “Amazing Sundays,” a buffet Sunday brunch service from 11am – 4pm for $50 per guest that’s one of the most popular in town. Servers craft omelets to order, carve freshly-roasted meats and keep the sushi, salads and traditional breakfast items ready to go for indoor or beachside dining. DJ Felipe Kaval spins, drinks flow freely, and the party keeps going all day long. Dress code is sophisticated beach attire.