The 10 Best Breakfasts And Brunches In South Beach, Miami
Brunch is the universal post-night out past time. Miami is known for its vibrant nightlife, white sand beaches, and the Wynnewood art district, all of which must be followed up with everyone’s favorite late morning weekend activity, brunch. The following are some of South Beach’s best brunch spots, from budget friendly local joints to posh party spots, South Beach has it all.
27 Restaurant And Bar
27 Restaurant and Bar, started by Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta, is set in a 1930s house designed by Russel Thorn Pancoast and located two short blocks from the beach. The bar, famous for its cocktails and staff of mixologists, does not cease to amaze with its Sunday brunch. Brunch options include mimosas with a tropical twist and a rich menu, much of which utilizes local ingredients. The eclectic menu ranges from breakfast burritos to cast iron cinnamon rolls, and from green bloodies to cider to rosé. The atmosphere is just as good as the menu, with fireplace mantels and wooden floors and the location is central to the beach and other high profile bars, making it the first stop before many on a lovely South Beach day.
Address & phone number: 2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 531-2727
Yardbird
Yardbird is the Southern Brunch of South Beach. Yardbird offers famous menu options including chicken and waffles and their acclaimed ‘best of Miami’ bloody Mary’s. The Yardbird menu and atmosphere is the epitome of Southern eats and Southern charm, known for its soul food and freshly baked biscuits as well as its trendy atmosphere. The cocktail and bourbon menu seems unending. Miami Beach is often compared to New York City on the sand and Yardbird will show you Miami’s true southern identity.
Address & phone number: 1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 538-5220
The Restaurant at the Raleigh Dining
The Restaurant at the Raleigh Hotel serves one of Miami’s finest brunches. Started by Michael Schwartz, the notorious King of Brunch, with a menu inspired by Chef Jose Icardi, your Sunday morning cannot go wrong. The hotel offers brunch in their indoor dining area or on the baroque poolside deck. Servers are friendly and professional and the menu never fails to please. There’s also DIY bloody Mary bar is available if you’re feeling exceptionally creative and spicy.
Address & phone number: 1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 612-1163
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The Setai
The Setai is a boutique hotel on the beach. The hotel was built in the 1930s and has a Sunday Jazz buffet brunch to match its era. The Sunday brunch fame comes from the live entertainment and the globally inspired menu that ranges from Asian Cuisine to a raw bar to brick oven pizza. The flow of champagne and bloody Mary’s is endless and brunch lasts until 3:00 pm, just in time for a lazy stroll to the beach located a few yards away.
Address & phone number: 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (855) 923 7899
Blue Collar
Blue Collar is a small restaurant located on Biscayne Boulevard lauded for its friendly staff and casual atmosphere. Blue Collar launched as a local favorite but has managed to capture the attention of tourists as well. Chef and owner Daniel Serfer prides himself in offering an inclusive atmosphere and delicious comfort foods. The brunch menu has offerings from ‘eggy stuff to ‘syrupy stuff” and is wonderfully unpretentious, attracting foodies from afar eager to wait in line for the Blue Collar experience. Don’t leave without trying the duck ‘McMuffin’ or saying hello to the chef himself.
Address and telephone Number: 6730 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida USA (+1) (305) 756-0366
Oliver’s Bistro
If you’re looking for a delicious, traditional brunch on an outdoor patio, Oliver’s is the place. The patio may be the winning feature here, because who doesn’t like drinking mimosa in the sunny outdoors. Oliver’s is known for its neighborhood feel and is great if you’re in the mood for a more relaxed and low-key brunch. Words like ‘local’ and ‘charming’ quickly come to mind when visiting of Oliver’s. You cannot go wrong with their eggs Benedict or the sake bloody Mary.
Address & phone number: 959 West Ave #15, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 535-3050
Nikki Beach Miami
For a chic meal on the beach, Nikki Beach is your spot. There are beds to lounge on while sipping your champagne and the crowd never ceases to impress. For the South Beach Miami atmosphere, Nikki Beach is your place. The brunch has cuisines ranging from sushi (rolled and prepared at the live action stations as you wait) and rotisserie as well as a broad dessert menu. The Nikki Beach World Famous Sunday Brunch is named for a reason so if you’re in South Beach to party, don’t miss it.
Address & phone number: 1 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 538-1111
The Palace South Beach
The Palace offers one of South Beach’s most flamboyant brunch atmospheres, notorious for its weekend drag shows and all day breakfast. With a brunch menu and a cover charge (you’re paying for the show), The Palace, located right on Ocean Drive, is a definite show stopper. With outdoor seating, a DJ, dancing, and a dog-friendly dining area, this brunch is tough to top. The menu ranges from flatbread sandwiches to ahi tuna to banana pancakes. If you’re looking for high levels of entertainment, look no further.
Address & phone number: 1200 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (305) 531-7234
Bistro One LR
Brunch selections are not complete without a classy and family friendly option, perfect for any tourist hoping for a quiet and beautiful Sunday of relaxation. The Bistro One LR, located in the Ritz-Carlton of South Beach, offers brunch which comes complete with food stations (sushi is freshly made on the spot) and bottomless mimosas and champagne. Seating options are both indoor and outdoor with a poolside view and beach access, for any brunch-goers who are after an oceanside stroll.
Address & phone number: 1 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (786) 276-4000 ext. 4081
Cecconi’s Miami Beach
Located on Collins Avenue in South Beach, Cecconi’s is the perfect modern Italian brunch location. With a sunny courtyard and phenomenal decor, it isn’t unusual to catch yourself lounging around Cecconi’s for hours enjoying their cocktails and your friends. The Cecconi’s dessert menu is to die for and the atmosphere rather posh, so arrive in style and prepare for an afternoon in the Cecconi’s Soho Beach House courtyard.
Address & phone number: 4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States (+1) (786) 507-7902
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