All the Miami Spice menus and deals we’re most excited about in 2026

What is it? Chef Alejandra Espinoza’s bright and playful Cotoa brings contemporary takes on authentic Ecuadorian cuisine to North Miami. Expect complex flavors, beautiful plating and elegantly simple preparations in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Why we love it: Espinoza’s creativity shines in a dinner menu ($65) featuring items like crunchy purple cassava croquettes with tamarind goat ragu, labneh and cacao honey; mahi-mahi ceviche in a creamy coconut and peanut sauce with cucumber and avocado; and smoked pork tenderloin with potato patties, daikon, corn and pickled onions. Finish with the Chocopop, an Ecuadorian dark chocolate lava cake with ancestral cacao powder and sea salt flakes (+$14).

When? Dinner: Wed–Sun

Address: 12475 NE 6th Ct, North Miami, FL 33161

What is it? A convivial, tropical-cool Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in the heart of Wynwood that’s an extension of celebrity chef Michael Schulson’s original Double Knot in Philadelphia. 

Why we love it: The dinner menu ($65) is highly customizable, taking you on a build-your-own-adventure of the restaurant’s signature items. The appetizer course allows you to choose one item from three categories: Crispy (such as Japanese fried chicken or shrimp taco), Small (like wagyu soup dumpling and wild mushroom gyoza) and Cold (tuna tartare, yellowtail carpaccio, among others).

For the main course, choose one robatayaki (like pork belly or miso eggplant) and one meat or fish (like Berkshire pork tonkatsu or Japanese scallop), plus a side (like udon mazemen or mushroom fried rice). Dessert is a mochi ice cream or the daily special.

When? Dinner: Daily

Address: 2550 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127

What is it? This sultry downtown joint transports you to the Caribbean with its lush, lounge-like atmosphere and menu of vibrant, island-inspired eats. Flavors of Jamaica are laced through dishes like fried snapper and jerk chicken, along with fresh tropical cocktails and tunes on vinyl.

Why we love it: Chef Wayne Sharpe’s dinner menu ($50) puts the “spice” in Miami Spice with options like grilled jerk wings tossed in Mangrove's signature island sauce; a roti of tender chickpeas simmered in a velvety coconut milk and Jamaican curry; and a crispy, deep-fried salmon fillet topped with sweet chili butter sauce. Balance all that tingly heat with guava bread pudding or sticky rum cake for dessert.

When? Dinner: Tue–Sat

Address: 103 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33128

What is it? Chef Tam Pham serves up authentic flavors and creative dishes inspired by his childhood memories at this retro-styled Vietnamese diner in Downtown Miami. The upbeat disco playlist and restroom karaoke booth all but guarantee a fun time.

Why we love it: For its Miami Spice debut, Tam Tam has designed a dinner menu ($50) of its greatest hits. Go with a group and order one of everything if you can, but definitely don’t skip the scallop pomelo crudo, lotus root salad, steak tartare and Lamb Wrap Situation. Finish with the seasonal dessert or a slice of cashew passionfruit cheesecake.

When? Dinner: Sun, Tue–Thu

Address: 99 NW 1st St, Miami, FL 33128

What is it? Elegantly unbuttoned guests match the breezy vibe at this upscale Italian restaurant from fourth-generation Cipriani brothers, Maggio and Ignazio. The luxury yacht-inspired rooftop offers sailboat-dotted views of Biscayne Bay, best paired with large wine pours and an unrushed meal. 

Why we love it: Turn lunch ($40) into a vacation with a menu that includes dishes like steak tartare, caprese salad, veal scaloppine "al limone," grilled langoustine and tagliardi al tartufo. Highlights from the dinner menu ($65) include vitello tonnato, octopus carpaccio, spaghetti alla vongole and pan-seared organic Scottish salmon. Desserts are classic, with options like a fruit tart, crème brûlée, tiramisu and gelato.

When? Lunch: Mon–Sat; Dinner: Sun–Thu

Address: 2988 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

What is it? Claudie is a French-Mediterranean restaurant from the same team behind South Beach’s wildly popular MILA. This Brickell hotspot is the picture of refined decadence, with a stunning indoor-outdoor dining room (and the crowds to match), roving cabaret performers and a sumptuous menu that leaves you feeling pleasantly satisfied—never gluttonous.

Why we love it: Let the hardest decision of your visit be what you’re wearing. The prix-fixe lunch ($40) and dinner ($65) menus guide you through Claudie staples such as the heirloom tomato gazpacho, black angus beef tartare, hanger steak and frites, branzino filet and ricotta ravioli. Very pretty dessert options include green apple sorbet, crème brûlée and Satilia 62% chocolate mousse with caramelized cocoa nibs, among others.

When? Lunch: Mon–Fri; Dinner: Daily

Address: 1101 Brickell Ave S-113, Miami, FL 33131

What is it? If we had to name a Miami restaurant that epitomizes quiet luxury, it’d be LPM. Perpetually crowded with chic regulars, this Brickell staple delivers elegant yet approachable French Riviera-inspired fare, top-notch service and a wine list so stellar it recently snagged Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence.

Why we love it: By day, brunch and lunch ($40) will transport you to the Med with items like burrata with cherry tomatoes and basil, and salt-baked sea bass with artichokes and tomatoes. Dinner ($65) is a chance to get a bit more indulgent, featuring LPM classics like warm prawns with olive oil and lemon juice, marinated baby chicken, rigatoni with cream and seasonal mushrooms, and grilled filet mignon with sweet harissa and chimichurri. End with chocolate mousse, berry cheesecake or seasonal sorbet for dessert.

When? Brunch: Sun; Lunch: Mon–Sat; Dinner: Daily

Address: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131

What is it? Seia is the public-facing Italian restaurant at Seia Club, an invitation-only business and social membership perched 54 stories above Brickell. Sharing DNA with the ultra-luxe Aman hotels and Miami’s only Michelin two-star restaurant, Seia is a calming sky oasis built for power lunches, special-occasion dinners and any moment that calls for a lavish Italian meal with spectacular views. 

Why we love it: Seia’s restrained, ingredient-driven approach shines in the lunch ($40) and dinner ($65) menus with dishes like the Carciofo alla Brace (charcoal-grilled artichokes, fresh herb oil, lemon), Carpaccio di Manzo (marinated Wagyu beef, red wine Pecorino, croutons, truffle; +$15), Paccheri Scarpariello (Tomato sauce, parmigiano foam, ricotta) and Carne a la Brace (prime flat iron steak, roasted potatoes; +$20). For dessert, we’re ordering the tiramisu of mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers and espresso.

When? Lunch: Mon–Fri; Dinner: Sun–Thu

Address: 830 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

What is it? Sexy and cave-like, Sparrow Italia is a supper club-style restaurant in Wynwood. By way of London’s chic Mayfair neighborhood, the Miami version feels a bit like dining in a scene from a James Bond movie, with its sunken dining room, grandiose wood arches and buttoned-up waitstaff.

Why we love it: This Italian steakhouse is not shy about its luxurious leanings, which makes the Miami Spice dinner menu ($65) a great way to experience the dazzle at a discount. Dishes like the Sparrow Chop, ahi tuna tartare, wagyu carpaccio, lobster linguine (+$15), grilled branzino and 14-ounce prime bone-in “Cowgirl Ribeye” (+$15) make for a well-rounded meal with friends or a date. Order the citrus olive oil cake for dessert.

When? Dinner: Tue–Thu

Address: 255 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

What is it? Daniel’s is a festive and refined steakhouse that fits right in with its well-heeled Coral Gables crowd. Chef Daniel Ganem’s award-winning steak program is complemented by a menu of impeccably executed American steakhouse classics and a few creative, Miami-inspired takes.

Why we love it: Go for brunch ($40) to try dishes you might not have yet, like strawberry gazpacho and Belgian waffles with Valrhona chocolate cremoso and mascarpone chantilly cream. At lunch ($40), we’re ordering mahi ceviche and the Heritage Burger made “frita-style” with tomme cheese, au poivre aioli and Jimmy Nardello pepper chimichurri. Return to your favorites for dinner ($65) with a basil Caesar to start, followed by the six-ounce Demkota Elite filet mignon au poivre with potato fonduta. Keep dessert light with a cup of the house-made soft serve ice cream.

When? Brunch: Sun; Lunch: Tue–Fri; Dinner: Fri, Sat

Address: 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

What is it? Niven Patel’s ode to made-in-Miami Indian cuisine, Ghee combines local produce from the chef’s own farm and sustainably sourced proteins in dishes that range from traditional to wildly inventive. The space is warm and contemporary, and the cocktails match the menu both in creativity and freshness.

Why we love it: The dinner ($50) offers a more affordable tour of the chef’s greatest hits, including the mushroom momo with cashew korma and crispy chili oil, green papaya salad with peanuts, sesame and jaggery dressing, lamb hakka noodles and saag paneer with baby spinach and sweet peas. Dessert is sticky date cake with jaggery toffee and ginger ice cream or gulab jamun with rosewater syrup and pistachio.

When? Dinner: Daily

Address: 63 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood); 8965 SW 72nd Pl, Kendall, FL 33156 (Dadeland)

What is it? Pauline channels the Florida Keys on South Beach, serving comforting, seafood-forward plates with a modern sensibility at the trendy Shelborne By Proper hotel. From the mind of chef Abram Bissell, a Keys native with over 20 years of experience at the likes of Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad, Pauline’s coastal-inspired menu celebrates Miami’s Latin, Caribbean and Mediterranean influences in a sexy, midcentury-tinged space.

Why we love it: The concise dinner menu ($65) highlights the best of Pauline. Start with the Tres Conchas to sample each of the raw bar offerings: oyster, scallop, conch. For your main, we recommend the grilled black sea bass with green papaya, charred spring onion and coconut caldo. Finish your meal with the key lime semifreddo made with graham cracker, crema fresca and lime zest.

When? Dinner: Daily

Address: 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

What is it? Uchiko is the second Miami offering from James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, who brought his esteemed Austin-based sushi concept Uchi to Wynwood in 2021. Located in Miami Beach's charming Sunset Harbour neighborhood, Uchiko (meaning "child of Uchi") builds on its Miami predecessor with the addition of seafood, vegetables and steak prepared over an open flame.

Why we love it: For dinner ($65), the first course is flexible, with your choice between sunomono or seawood salad, accompanied by a ceviche temaki, a couple of nigiri (with upgrade options), and Japanese pumpkin tempura. For the main course, choose from the Japanese sweet potato, chicken satay salad, or take nabe (add wagyu +$8) with seasonal mushroom, koshihikari rice and a farm egg. Dessert is a seasonal tart or a sundae with coconut and vanilla bean sorbet, chewy strawberries and candied coconut.

When? Dinner: Sun–Thu

Address: 1759 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

What is it? Perched along an idyllic stretch of waterfront on an island in the middle of Biscayne Bay, Joia is the only beachfront spot in the city proper where you can dine with your toes in the sand—and it leans into that energy. The European-inspired menu skews Mediterranean, while the boho-chic setting calls for daybed dining, sunset spritzes and dancing under the moonlight until late.

Why we love it: Watson Island is just a quick hop from Downtown, but you’ll feel like you’ve landed in St. Tropez as you take in dinner ($65) with sparkling views. Open your palate with the Joia Greek Salad, a colorful melange of ripe tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, cubanelle peppers and Kalamata olives. Move on to the thin grilled chicken paillard with arugula salad, lemon and EVOO, or the skirt steak with za’atar potatoes and Mediterranean chimichurri (+$10). Finish with the lemon and olive oil-infused moist cake with vanilla gelato.

When? Dinner: Sun, Mon, Wed–Fri

Address: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

What is it? With its expansive waterfront deck and menu guided by locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce, Lido Bayside at the Standard Spa, Miami Beach, remains one of our favorite spots anywhere to take in an ocean-inspired meal with a lick of salt breeze, relaxed vibes and beautiful people-watching.

Why we love it: Lunch ($40) is a great deal, with options like an avocado-dressed Tuscan kale salad and tender grilled octopus to start, followed by entrees like branzino with grilled asparagus and spicy rigatoni with baby heirloom tomatoes and Calabrian chili. Dinner ($65) keeps things light, flavorful and satisfying with dishes like salt-roasted beet salad with whipped lemon labneh and compressed citrus, corn arancini with roasted garlic aioli, grilled mahi-mahi with marinated white bean salad, and fresh Meyer lemon fettuccine with Parmigiano Reggiano. For dessert, choose from the panna cotta (lunch), chocolate mousse cake (dinner) or sorbet of the day.

When? Lunch, dinner: Mon–Fri

Address: 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139