Where to eat on a rainy day in Miami
Eating out where parking is convenient, when it’s pouring
May
21
2025
Every year, Miami’s rainy & hurricane season seems to last longer. We’ve got until November to worry about torrential downpours and flooding. It’s not the funnest time in Miami, but neither is being cooped up at home. There’s definitely a breaking point when you need to get out.
Here’s a list to keep handy for those rainy days. We included info on these restaurants’ parking situations to avoid getting wet. Of course, wearing a rain jacket won’t hurt. But we promise that these are the spots that will make you not hate Miami as much in the Summer.
CARBONE VINO
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Address: 2911 Grand Ave Suite 194
Cuisine: Italian, pasta
Parking Accommodation: covered parking at Mayfair Parking + street parking if you get lucky
Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove is a great choice for a date night if you’re looking for somewhere moody, especially on a rainy evening. The dim lighting, turquoise velvet couches, and candlelit bar set the mood, with classic tunes by Frank Sinatra and The Supremes creating a romantic feel. Pair a glass of wine with their famed Spicy Rigatoni Vodka with buttery sous vide onions or the Tortellini Tartufo Nero. And don’t miss the guava cheesecake, a Miami and New York creation.
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MAGIE WINE GARDEN
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove | Little River
Address: 3540 Main Hwy | 8281 NE 2nd Ave
Cuisine: Mediterranean, wine bar
Parking Accommodation: Coconut Grove location has street parking, and the Little River has its free parking
If you’re looking for an elevated yet playful wine bar—think Lagniappe but mostly indoors—stop by Magie. This casual and cozy counter-service spot, inspired by the Mediterranean “tin-to-table” lifestyle, has two locations. One in Little River and their newest venture in the Grove.
Created by Miami restaurateur Caroline Strauss, Magie is great for large groups and separate checks. They offer fun snacks, craft beer, and a wine list primarily from Spain and Portugal, focused on lesser-known grapes that are biodynamic, organic, and produced in small batches. The menu features rotating snacks like dino chicken nugs with caviar and the Caesar Fries, which is a Caesar salad tossed with French fries. They get us.
Designed by Sofia Cirincione, the space blends old-world café elegance with neighborhood charm, featuring dark tones, mismatched furniture, and eclectic knick-knacks. Magie is more than just a bar—it’s a community hub, hosting live music, showcasing local artists, and putting on weekly events inspired by Strauss’s travels to Barcelona and Ibiza. They also have a pasta night every Wednesday with Chef Ivan Barros in their Little River location.
BROTHER’S KEEPER
Neighborhood: South Beach
Address: 1710 Alton Rd
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Parking Accommodation: street parking
Brother’s Keeper is the newest bar by the team behind Lost Boy & Co., Fox’s Lounge, and Tropezon. Our fixation starts with the fact that there’s a literal fish tank across the back of the bar. The vibe is neon purple dive bar, a modern jukebox where you can play Tina Turner or a Selena with elevated food and cocktails. If you’re friendly enough, you will become besties with Zach, who will be serving you a Good Ole’ Spicy Marg with Thai chili and cilantro or the frozen Coconut-Lychee Colada made with rum, banana, and lemongrass. Don’t know what drink you want? Ask for the official Brother’s Keeper Magic 8-Ball. Shake and let the magic ball guide you.
If you need a little something to eat, order the Cheeseburger in Paradise (just like the Jimmy Buffett song). Whoever lives in South Beach, specifically Sunset Harbor, needs to make Brother’s Keeper their neighborhood bar. Happy Hour is available from 5 PM to 7 PM every day.
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JON & VINNY’S
Neighborhood: Allapattah
Address: 1100 NW 23rd St
Cuisine: Italian, pizza, pasta
Parking Accommodation: street parking (we wouldn’t even pay for it, but don’t blame us if you get a ticket)
Jon & Vinny’s, the iconic Los Angeles restaurant, inside the Rubell Museum in Allapattah, brings its playful take on American-Italian cuisine. Created by the fun-loving duo Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the very green (think Elphaba green) restaurant offers a casual, family-friendly vibe with a great outdoor setup. Coloring placemats and crayons add a playful touch for kids and adults, making the wait for food a fun part of the experience. Green wooden booths and branded pizza boxes tie the theme together, creating a space that’s laid back and eclectic.
The menu centers around northeast/Connecticut-style pizzas, with over 15 options to choose from. Standouts for us include the simple Jersey Marinara — just tomato, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and basil. It might sound like a weird choice since there’s no cheese, but honestly, it’s so good. Just the right amount of sauce and the most delicious garlicky finish. We’d also order the White Lightning, a crispy, cheesy favorite that’s also a delivery hit. If you want pasta, try the famous Spicy Fusilli and the Spaghetti Limone with parmesan and breadcrumbs. And don’t skip the Wood-Grilled Broccolini — it’s our current favorite broccolini in Miami with golden raisins, almonds, and a lemon chili vinaigrette. For dessert, the kid-sized soft serve is a perfect way to wrap up the meal. They also have a full bar and coffee beverages.
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NARBONA
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Address: 3015 Grand Ave Ste 116
Cuisine: Uruguayan
Parking Accommodation: Coco Walk covered parking
From Uruguay to Coco Walk, Narbona is all about artisanal cooking traditional recipes, and quality products. It’s a white tablecloth restaurant with a specialty market that gives it a casual touch. From the market grab their homemade dulce de leche or handmade pasta.
There is something for everyone & we recommend getting the Provoleta, The best empanada in town (lived up to the name), the pappardelle with filet mignon, and the Narbona pizza with fresh mozzarella, stuffed with stracciatella and onions. For dessert, get the passionfruit yogurt or fig & walnut gelato.
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WALRUS RODEO
Neighborhood: Little River
Address: 5143 NE 2nd Avenue
Cuisine: Italian, wood-fired kitchen
Parking Accommodation: free parking
Walrus Rodeo, Boia De’s sister restaurant located in the same Little Haiti shopping center, is one of our favorite spots for wine, pizza, lasagna, and Italian-esque dishes. It’s def not traditional Italian, but there is a modern Italian take throughout the dishes.
The menu theme is “charred”. They’re all about those wood-fired oven flavors with dishes like the Charbroiled Island Creek Oyster and Charred Bone Marrow. From the pizza selection (a.k.a Za’s), don’t skip the Nonno Za with speck, mascarpone, and basil. We need you to order the Beef Carpaccio with tomato vinaigrette, spinach, and mushrooms, and the Kale Salad with chickpeas, walnut vinaigrette, and pecorino pica
Finally, order their signature Mustard Green Lasagna with lamb ragu, grana padano, and stracchino. This is truly a one-of-a-kind lasagna. Get it.
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KON CHAU
Neighborhood: Westchester
Address: 8376 SW 40th St
Cuisine: Chinese
Parking Accommodation: Free parking
There’s something about the rain that makes us crave Chinese. We want to dress in sweats, or a hoodie, be in a casual setting, have awesome dim sum and pass out.
Take a little trip to Westchester for some of Miami’s best dim sum. Located in a strip mall, Kon Chau has easy access to free parking and it’s kid-friendly. We recommend going with a big group so you can try the most. Some of our favorite dishes include the parsley shrimp dumplings, steamed roasted pork bun, and beef chow foon.
MATSURI
Neighborhood: Coral Gables
Address: 5759 Bird Rd
Cuisine: Japanese
Parking Accommodation: free parking
Matsuri, located in Coral Gables inside a casual strip mall off of Bird Road offers top-quality sushi at a reasonable price time after time. And we’ll never not love it.
This unpretentious, neighborhood spot has an extensive menu of soups, sushi, sashimi, rolls, and Matsuri’s New World (modern dishes with Japanese ingredients). We like to order by the piece. Anything from Salmon Belly to Amaebi nigiri. And lately, we’ve been really into ordering a bunch of makis to share.
If you don’t really know what you want, we suggest getting a sushi and sashimi platter like the Masa Special for three. It comes with 24 pieces of sashimi, sliced shellfish, 15 pieces of sushi, and two fish rolls. Make sure to order the sashimi thinly sliced. For a more premium boat platter, we’d go for the Go-To-Ren Special. Count on 28 pieces of sashimi, sliced shellfish, 22 pieces of sushi, and three fish rolls. End the night with an Ikura hand roll with a quail egg. It’s better than dessert.
Matsuri is one of those local gems that gets packed. If you arrive at 5:20 you will get into the first seating once they open at 5:30 PM. Make sure you know your order by the time you sit down. If you’re not feeling patient or in the mood to deal with the crowd waiting outside for a table, you can now schedule your pickup order HERE and indulge from the comfort of your couch.
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BOMBAY DARBAR
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Address: 2901 Florida Ave
Cuisine: Indian
Parking Accommodation: covered parking at Mayfair Parking + street parking if you get lucky
Bombay Darbar is one of our favorite Coconut Grove staples. It’s pure Indian comfort in every bite with the warmest hospitality. Don’t miss the paneer pakoras, chicken tikka masala, and samosa chaat. Oh and order a side of Raita, a traditional yogurt sauce. Come with the fam or a group of friends so that you can all share. It’s also a great option for pickup or takeout.
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MIA MARKET
Neighborhood: Design District
Address: 140 NE 39th St STE 241
Cuisine: Food Hall
Parking Accommodation: covered parking at Palm Court Garage
Pull up to the covered Palm Court parking garage located on 39th street for easy access to MIA Market. Parking is only $3 for up to 4 hours which is unheard of in Miami. Find the elevator and go all the way up to the second floor (hit 2U in the elevator). When crossing from the elevator to the entrance of the market you might get a little drizzle but we promise it won’t be too bad and it will be worth it.
If you’re craving sushi we recommend stopping by Yasu Tanaka. Chef Yasu is serving some of the freshest nigiri and handrolls in town. We also love Chevre for gourmet sandwiches and some of the best Peruvian flavors by Atomica.
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CASA TUA CUCINA
Neighborhood: Brickell
Address: 70 SW 7th St
Cuisine: Italian
Parking Accommodation: covered garage parking
Yes, we know that Brickell City Center is an outdoor mall. However, it is covered and has an underground parking garage. And for the cherry on top of your rainy day, Casa Tua Cucina is right next to the escalators when entering the parking lot on 8th Street.
This Italian food hall has indoor seating and an extensive menu with a selection of crudos, salads, pasta, and pizza. Maybe you are on a date and did not check the weather before you left. He or she will forgive you when you share some salumi, cheese, and a cacio e pepe tagliatelle.
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THE CITADEL
Neighborhood: Little River
Address: 8300 NE 2nd Ave
Cuisine: Food Hall
Parking Accommodation: free parking
Okay, so, The Citadel parking situation for a rainy day requires a hefty umbrella and/or a raincoat. Located directly behind the Citadel, it’s not covered but it’s free and there are plenty of spots. It’s a quick sprint to the entrance.
If you are looking for a place that lets you eat good, drink good, and do a little bit of retail therapy, then look no further. Cuisines from a variety of different backgrounds come to life in this food hall. Whether you are in the mood for Italian, some Caribbean flair, or even seafood, you will find something you like.
We recommend checking out The Shores for some Maryland Crab Cakes and a Fried Oyster Sandwich. If you are in the mood for a classic, then check out USBS Burgers and fries and order yourself a Smoke Signal Burger with a side of fries. If you are looking for one of the best Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas. You have to try Stanzione 87. Their dough is fermented for a minimum of 72 hours. Get the Pepperoni & Pesto with fior di latte, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and pesto; and the Carbonara, cream base pizza with fior di latte, black pepper, bacon, and egg yolk. We also love Poke-San for their poke bowls. Make sure to build your own, and as for protein, pick yellowtail. They also have delicious Kani rolls made with crab stick salad, masago dressing, sushi rice, wrapped in pink soy paper, and served with warm sesame soy vinaigrette. Oh, and for an amazing clarified espresso martini, head up to the second floor and order the Maskinganna at Bar Kaiju.
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