The best restaurants on Miami Spice in 2026
The three-course menus we wouldn't skip in August and September
Aug
13
2026
These are the best restaurants on Miami Spice in 2026.
Miami Spice happens during the city’s slow season (August and September), and it’s your chance to try a lineup of restaurants at a friendlier price. Not every Miami Spice menu is worth it, but if you’ve been with us for a while, you know we’ll always send you to the right spots.
Your days are limited, but the good news is we’ve narrowed down the options. These are the 13 restaurants with the best menus, the ones we’d hit before Miami Spice is over. Until September 30th, participating spots are serving 3-course meals for lunch, brunch, or dinner at prices you can’t ignore: $40 for lunch or brunch and $50 to $65 for dinner.
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TÂM TÂM
Neighborhood: Downtown
Address: 99 NW 1st St
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
Do not sleep on this one! Tâm Tâm, our favorite Vietnamese spot that went from pop-up to permanent restaurant in Downtown, is one of the best restaurants in Miami. And now it’s on Miami Spice for the first time.
Drawing inspiration from the concept of “quán nhậu,” which represents the joy of gathering with friends while enjoying food and drinks, Tâm Tâm has mastered the art of creating un buen ambiente that guarantees a memorable time for all types of vibes.
What we’d order:
You can’t go wrong here, but we’d go for:
- Steak Tartare — Mishima wagyu, shallot oil, edible flowers, rau ram, sesame crackers, fire ant salt.
- Goat Curry — Rice noodles, herbs, and radish.
- Grilled Branzino — Ginger nuoc cham, cherry tomato herb salad, and jasmine rice.
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DANIEL’S
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Address: 1500 San Ignacio Ave
Cuisine: American, steakhouse
Miami Spice availability: Lunch Tuesday to Friday; dinner Friday and Saturday; Sunday brunch.
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View menu: HERE
Daniel’s, the Florida steakhouse, brings a fresh take on the classic steakhouse to Coral Gables. Their Michelin-recommended Fort Lauderdale location set the tone, and this is their second South Florida location.
Most steakhouses are dim and moody, but Daniel’s is warm, bright, and suited for family dinners, birthdays, client outings, or anniversaries. If you appreciate great service and a classic steakhouse atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home here. It’s also a great spot for brunch after Sunday mass, a classic date night, or any special occasion.
The menu focuses on seasonality and quality, with locally sourced ingredients and imports like 100% Coratina olive oil from Puglia.
What we’d order:
- Basil Caesar — Lemon, anchovy, croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Mayura Station Wagyu Carpaccio — Tonnato sauce, caper powder, Parmigiano Vacche Rose.
- Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib — Potato fonduta, Gratitude Farms mushrooms.
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LPM RESTAURANT & BAR
Neighborhood: Brickell
Address: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Miami Spice availability: Lunch Monday to Saturday; dinner everyday; Sunday brunch.
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View menu: HERE
LPM has been a classic Brickell restaurant serving French Mediterranean Niçoise cuisine inspired by the French Riviera. It’s crisp, clean, and consistent, whether you’re dressing up for a date night or meeting a client for lunch.
They serve delicious pasta, seafood, and meat dishes using fresh Mediterranean produce. It has impeccable service, ambiance, and food.
What we’d order:
- Burrata et Tomates — Burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil.
- Coquelet au Citron Confit — Marinated baby chicken. We’re never ones to order chicken at a restaurant, but this one is worth it.
- Gâteau au Fromage Frais — Vanilla cheesecake with berry compote.
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MACCHIALINA
Neighborhood: South Beach
Address: 820 Alton Road
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Sunday to Thursday.
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View menu: HERE
Macchialina is that rustic Italian restaurant that we’ve always loved, and a rare find in Miami Beach because it gives you that neighborhood vibe. They’ve always stayed true to who they are and have consistently prepared some of the most flavorful Italian dishes, making it the best restaurants in Miami. It’s dark, romantic, and great for a date night, but also works with a group of friends or your family. Honestly, it’s good for any sort of occasion.
They’re currently on Miami Spice, and you really can’t go wrong with what you order.
What we’d order:
- Whipped Ricotta — Gaeta olive, pickled eggplant, tomato vinaigrette.
- Wagyu Carpaccio — Italian chili crisp, endive, grilled filone (+10).
- Cavatelli Macchialina — Baby meatballs, porchetta, pecorino toscano.
- Spaghetti al Pesto — Pine nut, basil, parmigiano.
- Tiramisu — Dulce de leche, espresso granita.
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BOUCHON BISTRO
Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Address: 2101 Galiano St
Cuisine: French
Miami Spice availability: Lunch Friday to Sunday; dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
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View menu: HERE
Bouchon Bistro is the second restaurant by Chef Thomas Keller to open in Miami. If you’re into fine dining, you’ve heard of Chef Keller’s acclaimed restaurants The French Laundry in Napa Valley and Per Se in New York City, as well as his first restaurant in South Florida, The Surf Club Restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Want to impress a date with a Michelin-starred chef? You’ll get brownie points if they love French food.
Bouchon, situated in the historic La Palma building in Coral Gables, is a classic French restaurant offering dishes like Beef Tartare, Steak Frites, a Seafood Tower, Roasted Chicken, Gnocchi à la Parisienne, and buttery Escargots de Bourgogne. Get the chicken; it’s so juicy, and we barely ever order chicken at a restaurant.
What we’d order:
- Escargots de Bourgogne — Burgundy snails, parsley-garlic butter & Bouchon Bakery puff pastry.
- Steak Frites — Pan-seared filet steak, caramelized shallots & maître d’hôtel butter, served with French fries.
- Bouchons au Chocolat — Dark chocolate sauce, cocoa nibs, vanilla ice cream.
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COTE
Neighborhood: Design District
Address: 3900 NE 2nd Ave
Cuisine: Korean, steakhouse
Miami Spice availability: Lunch Monday to Friday.
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View menu: HERE
Coming from New York to Miami, it is no surprise that COTE delivers its exceptional service and flawless wine program here in the 305. Being awarded not only a one-star rating in the Michelin Guide but also the Florida Sommelier Award in 2022, it’s clear COTE is here to make waves in Miami’s Design District. When entering COTE, you will be met with seamless service from start to finish. And if you are craving exceptionally cooked meat that melts in your mouth, then look no further.
What we’d order:
- Steak Tartare — Local grass-fed top-round, pear, crispy tendon puffs.
- COTE’s Limited Edition Fried Chicken — Organic chicken brined overnight and fried to crispy perfection, with pickled daikon and sweet & tangy sauce.
- Butcher’s Lunch (+$29 per person) — USDA Prime Hanger Steak, 45+ Days Dry-Aged Ribeye, Marinated Galbi, served with kimchi stew and egg soufflé. We’re usually not into an upcharge on Miami Spice, but this one is still a pretty great deal. The Butcher’s Feast is normally $82 per person at dinner; here, you’re paying $69 total and also getting an appetizer, not including tax and gratuity.
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PASTIS
Neighborhood: Wynwood
Address: 380 NW 26th St
Cuisine: French
Miami Spice availability: Lunch Monday to Friday; dinner Sunday to Thursday.
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View menu: HERE
The iconic New York City staple Pastis offers classic Parisian bistro-style dishes in an incredible ambiance in Miami.
You’re heading here for a birthday dinner, lunch, or even brunch and sitting at their gorgeous outdoor patio decorated with ceiling fans, red patio umbrellas, and twinkly lights—or sitting inside when the heat does not allow for outdoor seating.
What we’d order:
- Escargots — Garlic-parsley butter.
- Cheeseburger à L’Américaine
- Lemon Sorbet
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DOUBLE LUCK CHINESE
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Address: 1085 NE 79th St
Cuisine: Chinese, American
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
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View menu: HERE
Double Luck Chinese is from the same team that brought us Tâm Tâm in Downtown. It’s super fun, moody, and great for a dinner with a small group of friends or a date. They also have a really cute, intimate bar.
What we’d order:
- Char Siu Ribs — Compart Family Farms pork spare ribs, five spice, scallions.
- Hennessy Orange Chicken — Bell & Evans chicken breast, mandarin cognac sauce.
- Dessert — Honestly, we love all their desserts, so you can’t go wrong.
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ARIETE
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Address: 3540 Main Hwy
Cuisine: New American
Miami Spice availability: Dinner everyday.
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View menu: HERE
Located in Coconut Grove, Ariete is Chef Michael Beltran’s first Michelin-starred
What we’d order:
- Crudo — Citrus cured amberjack, mango & jimmy nardello relish, sour orange vinaigrette.
- Venison Tartare — Tomato mostarda, roasted garlic aioli, grilled sourdough.
- Chivo Guisado — Agnolotti, braised goat, peas, preserved lemon.
- Chug Burger — Double smash patty, American cheese, pickles, chug sauce, shredded lettuce, house fries.
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NUNA
Neighborhood: Brickell
Address: Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave
Cuisine: Peruvian, Nikkei, Japanese, sushi
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
NUNA, located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell, is by Chef Jaime Pesaque, who is also known for Mayta in Lima, one of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The menu is all about Nikkei cuisine, blending Japanese technique with Peruvian flavors.
The kitchen sources premium Wagyu, fresh seafood, and Peruvian chiles for a focused, ingredient-driven menu. The beverage program includes Japanese whisky, pisco, sake, and signature cocktails.
What we’d order:
- Salmon Nigiri — Aji amarillo emulsion, teriyaki, crispy sweet potato, homemade furikake, coral.
- Surf & Turf Saltado — Wok-cooked juices, sautéed vegetables, quail eggs, truffled potatoes.
- Pork Belly Udon — Nikkei sauce, shrimp, crispy vegetables, roasted pork belly, katsuobushi.
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KOJIN
Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Address: 804 Ponce de Leon
Cuisine: Modern American, Japanese
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Wednesday to Saturday; Saturday brunch.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
Kojin is a chef-driven concept that works for casual dinners with an elevated menu. We also love a non-Italian dinner in a neighborhood that has a fixation with Italian restaurants. Yes, Coral Gables, we’re talking about you.
Chef Pedro Mederos and his team are cooking over wood, and while the menu is influenced by Japanese cooking, to say that this restaurant is Japanese would be putting them in a box. They love to be inspired by Japanese flavors, but they don’t let a type of cuisine limit what they want to do. It’s very creative.
We definitely recommend brunch. We had the Flat Iron Steak with seasoned white rice, an egg, and miso soup, which was delicious, followed by the Chocolate Tart. But we’d also go back for dinner.
What we’d order:
- Chawanmushi (+10) — Caramelized onion, Fontina foam, Madeira jus.
- Summer Salad — Heirloom tomato, ramps, pluots.
- Wagyu Striploin — Celeriac puree, cabbage, demi.
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ESTIATORIO MILOS
Neighborhood: South Beach
Address: 730 1st St
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Miami Spice availability: Dinner everyday.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
Estiatorio Milos is a classic establishment from New York City that has been in Miami Beach since 2012. It’s a great Mediterranean spot for a buttoned-up lunch or dinner when you’re looking for some simple Greek flavors in a white tablecloth setting with amazing hospitality. It’s also a great spot to bring clients.
What we’d order:
- Meze Platter — Tarma, Htipiti, Dolmadakia, Keflograviera, Olives & Pita.
- Octopus — Sashimi quality Mediterranean octopus grilled with fava, onion, and capers.
- Dorade Royale — Santorini capers, olive oil, and lemon.
- Greek Yogurt — Topped with walnuts and choice of thyme honey or spoon sweets.
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RAO’S
Neighborhood: South Beach
Address: 1601 Collins Ave
Cuisine: Italian-American
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Wednesday to Sunday.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
The original Rao’s is in New York, and it’s one of the hardest reservations to land. Luckily for you, they brought their old school charm to Miami Beach inside the Loews Hotel. If you haven’t made it in yet, Miami Spice is a smart way to check it out. Last year, Miami Spice at Rao’s was only on Thursday. This year you can go on the weekend.
What we’d order:
- RAO’S Traditional Meatballs — Ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs & seasonings, marinara.
- Caesar Salad — Romaine, shaved Parmesan, toasted croutons, Caesar dressing.
- Chicken Parmesan — Hand pounded & breaded, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, Parmesan cheese.
- Fusilli Carbonara — Pancetta, cracked black pepper, cream, egg, Pecorino Romano.
- Uncle Vincent’s Lemon Chicken — Broiled half chicken, Uncle Vincent’s famous lemon sauce.
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UCHI
Neighborhood: Wynwood
Address: 252 NW 25th St
Cuisine: Japanese
Miami Spice availability: Dinner Sunday to Thursday.
Book your table: HERE
View menu: HERE
Uchi is one of our favorite reasons to stop by Wynwood. This modern and sophisticated restaurant offers Japanese flavors with modern techniques and innovative dishes. You’ll be blown away by the simplest of dishes.
What we’d order:
- Hama Chili | Shrimp Karagee — Yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili, and orange supreme | fried and tossed in sweet chili, lemon.
- Hama Kama | 1 pc Shime Saba | 1 pc Suzuki | Salmon Temaki — Yellowtail collar, Norwegian mackerel nigiri, striped bass nigiri, salmon hand roll. (Up charge sub nigiris: 1 pc bf akami | 1 pc chu-toro $15)
- Fried Milk Sundae — Vanilla custard, salted fudge, toasted blondie.
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