Updated February, 2024

Brunch in Miami, been wondering where to go? Here are my top 20 picks all around town, with the scoop about what’s special — the kind of cuisine, view, “glam” quotient, gospel music, the deal, you name it. Bon appetit! Buen provecho!

Toscana Divino – Jazz Brunch and Italian Food

This Italian favorite in the Brickell Avenue area has just launched a jazz brunch, offering an outdoor table in their renovated terraza. Enjoy a mimosa (bottomless of course) paired with a classic brunch menu with an Italian twist — from pastas, oyster and shrimp to waffles miele and more. Choose from savory and sweet brunch offerings in a three course $55 prix fixe menu that comes with a tower of seasonal fruit, freshly baked breads & croissants with homemade marmalades and butter for the table. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; jazz from Noon.

Seaspice – Riverfront ,seafood specialties and lots of “buzz”

Now a Miami classic, this buzzy riverside restaurant is a favorite as a yachtsman’s eating stop and for those who want to enjoy a new vista of Miami.

Looking for a new twist on a brunch that not is OTT in price and one of the best locations in town? The Riverfront buzzy Seaspice has launched a Mediterranean tapas brunch with not your usual menu selections. The concept is a selection of tapas from countries throughout the Med. We went there on a beautiful winter Sunday. The music was loungey but not loud, the food was tasty, and atmosphere lovely. There’s a selection of 16 tapas. Each person chooses three for $40. It was just enough food and we paired it with their special tapas beverage menu that include wine and cocktails. Choose three for $30. Our favorite dishes were the gambas al ajillo – jumbo Oishii shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic resting on a bed of polenta; tomato salad with avocado, pickled cucumber, watercress, shaved radish and cilantro; lamb vol-au-vent, plum and onion braised lamb, puff pastry, carrot puree and pickled radish; and egg casserole with sofrito stewed garbanzos, Tuscan pecorino and grilled baguette. There were also pasta selections, egg dishes and more.  It’s a lovely way to spend a weekend afternoon.

Indoor and outdoor seating. 422 NW N. River Drive, Miami.. Valet and street parking.

Bayshore Club: – A Casual Waterfront Dining Choice

Bayshore Club is Coconut Grove’s newest waterfront dining destination that offers sweeping views of Biscayne Bay accompanied by sweet and savory brunch dishes. Available weekends from 10AM – 4PM, guests can dive into traditional and seafood friendly breakfast dishes such as the American Breakfast, Lobster & Queso Omelet, Medianoche French Toast and more. Outdoor covered seating. Municipal parking lot nearby.

Amal Miami – Brunch with a Difference, Modern Lebanese Fare

Now here’s something different and seriously delicious — modern Lebanese food for brunch at new Coconut Grove restaurant, Amal. Choose cold or hot mezze, a traditional Middle Eastern breakfast, From the Oven flatbreads, eggs and omelettes, entrees, sweets and sides. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking lot adjacent.

For my recent review, click here.

Tanuki – One of Best Brunch Deals in Town

Tanuki in South Beach has what they call a Weekend Brunch Feast every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. which indeed it is. And the price is right!   For $49 per person plus tax and tip you get a selection of starters, a choice of one entrée from an appealing list, and chef’s selection of desserts. Free flow beverage, a choice of wine, mimosa or bloody mary, beer, or prosecco (or all of the above) is a $25 supplement and for champagne a $45 upgrade.  1080 Alton Road, South Beach. Indoor and outdoor seating. Parking for customers.

MILA Miami – A  Star Brunch in Town

Rooftop glam spot MILA Miami has a handsome outdoor space with a massive water feature, cabanas and landscaped setting. Its brunch philosophy is inspired by Asian and Mediterranean cultures. You buy a beverage package: the  unlimited Champagne/Rose brunch two hour specials from $95 per person (Piper -Heidsick Brut Cruvee) or  a non alcoholic package for $75. Each package comes with  a generous buffet with salads, Mediterranean spreads, maki, sashimi, ceviche, chilled seafood, tataki  and unlimited tapas. Then you can choose an entree from an enticing selection and a chef’s selection dessert platter, a veritable feast. Cocktails are also included in the champagne and rose packages. Brunch is offered Sunday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. 1636 Meridian Ave Valet parking and municipal garage nearby.

For more with a review of the MILA brunch, click here.

The Deck at Island Gardens – Spectacular skyline view and glam spot

Every Sunday from 12-4 PM, one of Miami’s most treasured waterfront restaurants offers a variety of delectable food stations, bottomless cocktails and live entertainment. Think: Upscale brunch with a mix of stellar stations and passed options… The world is your oyster…from a Chilled from the Sea station, passed pizza, charcuterie, classic breakfast stations and more – guests will have a plethora of options at their fingertips. The stunning Sunday brunch is complete with decadent desserts and brunch cocktails including Mimosas, Bellinis, Spritz, and Sangria. To add to the fun, guests can sit back and enjoy live beats by rotating DJ’s, singers and bands each week. Pricing starts at $75 per person.Guests can enjoy brunch by reserving a table, cabana or bar seating via The Deck at Island Gardens Brunch Booking Page, calling the restaurant directly at 786.627.4949 or emailing thedeck@islandgardens.com  888 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. Covered outdoor seating. Paid parking lot and valet parking.

Jaguar Restaurant – Solid Option for Latin American Specialties

Popular neighborhood spot for brunch  in Coconut Grove for its Latin American food is Jaguar restaurant. The  brunch menu served Saturday and Sunday from  11 to 3 p.m. includes  Latinos-Benedictinos, Churrasco a Caballo, Caballeros Pobres, Breakfast Quesadilla, and their famous Chilaquiles. Brunch selections range from $12-$17.   3067 Grand Ave, Miami. Indoor and outdoor seating. Garage next door and street parking.

 ZUMA – One of the Tops

The “new” revamped Zuma is better than ever. Choose indoors or outdoors overlooking the Miami River.  It’s pricey, but always delivers on quality and atmosphere. Choose a champagne package with Roederer “brut premier” starting at $130 to $430 for Dom Perignon, truffle and caviar. The champagne packages come with  a choice of cocktails, access to the sushi bar, cold and hot buffets and one entree per person. Food only packages start  at $90 for adults and $65 for kids.Enjoy access to the sushi bar , cold and hot buffet, and a choice of entree and a deluxe dessert platter for the table to share. For groups, there are also large plates to share available at a supplement. 270 Biscayne Blvd way, Miami. Saturday and Sunday 11:30 to 2 p.m (Saturday) and to 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). Indoor and outdoor seating. Valet parking.

Novikov Miami – A Fave for Chinese and Japanese Cuisine

This always reliably excellent and attractive restaurant downtown offers a signature ($99) and premium option ($189) for brunch. The signature brunch includes unlimited Nicolas Feuillate champagne, many of their appetizers which are always on my menu picks and unlimited, a choice of one of three entrees and chef’s dessert selection platter. Also get unlimited rose, sake, mimosa, bloody marys, and a selection from wine offerings. The premium includes Laurent Perrier Rose,  pricier wines and menu selections such as Peking duck,king crab and Wagyu ribeye. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  Indoor and outdoor seating.300 S. Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33131 Valet parking.

More Picks for Brunch in Miami

Hutong Miami – Handsome Setting for Northern Chinese Cuisine

From its home in Hong Kong, Hutong brings a fresh take on Chinese cuisine. Every Saturday & Sunday from 12pm – 4pm guests can enjoy the new 2 hour Bubbles and Bao brunch pre-fix menu starting at $68 per person with various beverage upgrades for an additional cost.  The menu includes delicious starters like the Hutong Dan Dan Noodles, and Vegetarian spring rolls. For your main course choose from some Hutong notables like Duck fried rice and vegetarian fried noodles. Finish your meal in style with some delicious ice cream.

Osaka – Fine  Nikkei cuisine

Brickell hotspot Osaka Nikkei has just debuted its new brunch featuring all-new food offerings and beverage packages. Offered on Sundays from 12PM to 4PM., the a-la-carte menu features unique dishes such as a King Crab Nori Bun made with Japanese milk bread, yuzu acevichada sauce and shiso; a Kaisen Platter adorned with an assorted seafood selection, Nikkei accouterment, and Nikkei chalaquita; and Steak & Eggs. Guests can also enjoy the “Nomihoudai Unlimited” brunch beverage package for $95 per person which includes unlimited Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, Chateau D’Escans Rose, cocktails, wine, beer and sake. As an upgrade, guests can opt for the “Tokubetsu Botoru” special bottle selection such as Krug 170th Ed Grand Cuvee Brut for $350 and more.Indoor and outdoor seating. 1300 Brickell Bay Drive. Valet parking.

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Red Rooster – Seriously Delicious Comfort Food

If you like comfort food for your brunch in Miami, you’ll be drooling when you read the menu of Star chef Marcus Samuelson’s Red Rooster in Overtown. But it’s not the usual comfort food, but rather, with his creative twist. For instance, find  spicy avocado toast,  weekender breakfast of smoked meats, potatoes and eggs; African tomato and vegetable ragout, and to die for cornbread. There’s also crispy bird sandwich, Mama Epps biscuits and gravy and a seafood tower if you want to splurge,   Outdoor and indoor dining. Prices are reasonable. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. There’s gospel music on Sunday 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Street parking.

Quinto La Huella – A Latin American Flair

Featuring an authentic open-fire parrilla and wood-fired oven, Quinto La Huella is an urban reinvention of Uruguay’s beachfront restaurant Parador La Huella. As EAST Miami’s signature eatery, Quinto offers wholesome flavors in a rustic chic dining room and terrace. The weekend brunch buffet menu includes breakfast classics, sushi, seafood, parilla and desserts for $75 for adults and $30 for juniors.  Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Glass and Vine  – Brunch served daily

Glass and Vine just elevated its brunch game; guests can now enjoy the Coconut Grove’s famed weekend brunch – daily.Weekdays from 11:30 AM to 4:00PM and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m , give a toast with a glass of bubbles accompanied by sweet and savory brunch classics in the heart of Peacock Park. Start off your meal with the cheese tabla or  spicy vodka rigatoni and end it on a sweet note with the dulce de leche Belgian waffles.

Casadonna — Lovely and stylish outdoor setting

On a Tuesday night, almost all of the 366 seats were filled indoors and outdoors in this waterfront landmark building in Edgewater. People were loving Casadonna. David Grutman, known for Komodo, Swan, Papi Steak and others, knows what Miamians like. Together with Tao Hospitality Group, they launched Grutman’s first Italian offering, where they showcase classics from seaside towns Naples, Taormina, and Positano among others, and describe the ambiance as “seaside dolce vita”. The décor, which warranted a major feature in Architectural Digest, would be reason enough for a visit for dinner or brunch. The menu is very well curated, with many Italian favorites, along with their own novel signature additions.

Housed in the Miami Women’s Club that’s on the National Register of Historic Places, Casadonna includes four spaces, each with its own décor designed in collaboration with Ken Fulk. You enter through a double height courtyard with glowing lanterns that hang from the retractable roof and a fin de siècle bar with antique mirrors. My personal favorite area at Casadonna is the outdoor Ocean Bar and Lounge that reminded Mr. W and I of Palm Beach. Famed landscape architect Raymond Jungles was engaged to landscape the outdoor area which is lush with trees among the tables, and native plants and trees framing the waterside space from which you can see the Miami skyline. A rich deep wood pergola tops the terrace that’s outfitted with rattan armchairs, mid century modern sofas with plush cushions in tones of flamingo pink and mint, soft lighting and music.  Tables are well spaced apart adding to the sense of spaciousness.

Hakkasan – Modern Chinese

Hakkasan, the critically-acclaimed modern Chinese restaurant located at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort,has brought back its signature Dim Sum Brunch experience  from 12PM to 3PM. The highly anticipated relaunch of the popular Dim Sum Brunch offers guests a unique experience, featuring an assortment of steamed, fried and pan-seared dumplings, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered.

Sugarcane – Brunch daily until 4:30 p.m.

 Rounding out the choices for brunch in Miami: SUGARCANE raw bar grill in Midtown, the brasserie-style restaurant and raw bar serving sushi, open fire-grilled fare and globally inspired small plates is now offering their bottomless brunch daily until 4:30 p.m.  For $35pp++ (2 hr. max), guests  get to sip on unlimited red or white sangria or prosecco rosé while enjoying SUGARCANE’s signature brunch plates including Duck & Waffle ($26), Truffled Toad in The Hole ($18), Cuban Benedict ($18), duck fried rice ($26) and more.  Be sure not to miss the plump, warm cinnamon & sugar churros made from jasmine rice with a ramekin of decadent warm chocolate for dunking.