Outside of Miami Beach, Level 6 is the first spot that comes to mind when anyone from out of town suggests a rooftop bar outing. It hits every mark that a rooftop bar should: sweeping azure views, unobstructed thanks to sleek frameless glass railings; solid cocktails that are both beautiful and crushable; tapas-style small plates for nibbling between drinks; and DJs mixing balearic house beats from day to night. Its location in Coconut Grove tends to filter out the sort of hype-chasing crowds that dominate similar spots on the beach, giving Level 6 a more local feel, though it’s still plenty festive. Swap out your stilettos and tube dress for espadrilles and something linen—the menu here is Spanish-inspired, after all.
The vibe: Coconut Grove goes to Ibiza, with a crowd every bit as pretty as the views.
The food: Toronto-based Ink Entertainment, the team behind popular Miami spots Sofia, Byblos and Amal (which sits a few floors down), presents a broadly Spanish menu with approachable small plates like Iberian charcuterie, gazpacho and gambas ajillo alongside larger dishes like branzino in a salsa verde and prime ribeye with chimichurri, veal jus and pickled shiitake mushroom.
The drink: Cocktails are fruity, bright and well-balanced, in hues as vibrant as the sunset you hopefully timed your visit to catch. Think spicy reposado and passionfruit margaritas, purple St. Germain-spiked spritzes and boozy sangria made with cognac, plum, red wine and lemon.
Time Out tip: Level 6 hosts fun events like paella cooking classes and morning yoga flows on the roof, perfect for a spontaneous date night or wholesome get-together with the girlies.