Bloody Marys or Bellinis? At these boozy Miami brunches, you can drink your fill
Miami loves its brunches — because can you really call it a weekend if you don’t spend at least one full day sipping bottomless champagne and stuffing your face?
That’s why we want to make sure you’re covered with incredible brunch options through the end of the year — and then some.
No matter what neighborhood you live in, we’ve rounded up some of Miami’s best brunches.
Let the day drinking begin.
Brickell
American Social Brickell
Lounge by the water while enjoying a vast selection of brunch staples at this Brickell institution, from an egg station serving made-to-order omelets, to a raw bar featuring oysters from both coasts. You’ll also find lots of big shareable plates to choose from, like the American Classic chicken and waffles. If you’re looking to go bottomless, you can add on endless mimosas, Bloody Marys or champagne for $24.99 (ladies drink free mimosas on Saturdays).
Details: Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
690 SW 1st Ct., Miami; www.americansocialbar.com
B Bistro + Bakery
This swanky Brickell eatery started the new year by adding new options to its brunch menu, including steak and eggs, croissant French toast, a ranchero scramble and more. Mainstays like the Truffle Bun and pastelito pancakes are also still available. A passion fruit bellini or a pitcher of tropical sangria makes for the perfect boozy brunch pairing.
Details: Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
600 Brickell Ave., Miami; www.bbistromiami.com
Novikov
Globally acclaimed Asian concept NOVIKOV Miami recently launched one of the city’s only dim sum carts as part of their Sunday brunch. Arguably one of the best deals in Brickell, Novikov’s delicious brunch spotlights a three-course menu priced at just $23. Add some rose with $23 bottles of Whispering Angel or $40 Louis Roederer Brut Champagne. At 1 p.m., Jean Marc Halimi brings St. Tropez vibes to the dining room with soft house beats as the restaurant transitions to a special Sunset Hours menu, featuring $8 cocktails and bites.
Details: brunch at Novikov is served every Sunday.
300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami; www.novikovmiami.com
Tea Room
Calling all night owls — East Miami invites you to try brunching at night with a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Their recently updated Asian Night Brunch menu will whisk you away to the Far East with five decadent courses and your choice of free-flowing champagne, wine, beer or a Joto sake pairing for $88. The glittering 40th floor views of Brickell and the bay are complimentary.
Details: Tea Room’s Asian Night Brunch is served weekly from Wednesday to Sunday from 7-11 p.m. For reservations, call 786-805-4655.
788 Brickell Plaza, Miami; www.east-miami.com
Coral Gables
Bulla Gastrobar
Dine on Spanish brunch staples at Bulla Gastrobar every weekend. Think delicious Huevos Bulla, tostadas de aguacate, and more. The best part? It’s just $28 for three courses, plus an additional $18 if you want to add bottomless mimosas or sangrias.
Details: Brunch is served every weekend
2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables and 5355 NW 87Ave., #C102, Doral; www.bullagastrobar.com
Doc B’s Restaurant & Bar
There’s something for everyone at Doc B’s brunch, from apple pie French toast for those with a sweet tooth, to crispy spicy chicken and waffles, to healthy and refreshing acai bowls. At the bar, you’ll get to sip on $5 traditional and pink mimosas and Bloody Marys. And if you’re visiting on Sunday Funday, you can drink your fill of Hayes Ranch Rose for just $5 per glass.
Details: Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 301
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; www.docbsrestaurant.com
Miami Beach
Bagatelle
You may be in South Beach, but Bagatelle’s French Mediterranean brunch menu will make you feel like you’re vacationing on the French Riviera. Their Sunday brunch party is something of a rite of passage in Miami, and a great option for rainy days. Around 2 p.m., the curtains are drawn, the strobe lights come on, and the C02 cannons come out. The best part? While you’ll feel like you’re in a nightclub, it’ll all be over around 6 p.m. and you can get some decent shut-eye before the work week begins.
Details: Brunch is served Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (but you can keep partying after).
220 21st St., Miami Beach; www.bagatellemiami.com
Delano Miami Beach
Sunday brunch at Delano is no joke. After a welcome glass of champagne, guests get to dig into in a breathtaking spread of delicious dishes including made-to-order omelets, several carving stations with whole-roasted meats, a raw bar heaped with just-caught seafood, and sweet indulgences like macarons and red-velvet waffles (the dessert table spotlights more than 20 mouthwatering bite-size treats). The bubbly is bottomless, and it’s all available for just $70 per person.
Details: Brunch is served Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.; 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/delano-south-beach
Hosteria Romana
Bring your appetite to Hosteria Romana, where brunch includes a full Italian-style buffet. You’ll find all the classics here, from cool antipasto to housemade pasta, desserts and more.
Details: Brunch is served every Sunday, all day; 429 Española Way, Miami Beach; www.hosteriaromana.com.
Mercato della Pescheria
In the mood for some coastal Italian? Head to Mercado della Pescheria and brunch on a signature Mercato omelet — prepared with country ham, aged white cheddar and has browns. Or go for the smoked Scottish salmon platter, served with a bagel, caper tapenade and chive cream. Like Oh! Mexico, Mercato della Pescheria also offers $25 unlimited mimosas, plus $15 Bloody Marys.
Details: Brunch is served every Sunday, all day; 412 Española Way, Miami Beach; www.mercatodellapescheria.com.
Nautilus Rose Brunch menu
Dig into a lavish buffet at Natilus by Arlo, served every Sunday. Dishes include staples like waffles, eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and more — and it’s all unlimited for just $45 per person. Want to make your brunch boozy? Add bottomless rose for an extra $20, or indulge in classic brunch cocktails and pitchers of refreshing frozen libations.
Details: Brunch is served every Sunday starting at noon.
1825 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-503-5700.
Oh! Mexico
This locally-loved eatery on Espanola Way recently launched a Sunday brunch featuring breakfast classics with an authentic Mexican spin — like a breakfast burrito with chorizo, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, chihuahua cheese and pico de gallo, and a Ranchero Tostada served with carne asada, refried beans, guacamole, fried egg, cotija cheese and more. What’s more, you can sip bottomless mimosas for just $25.
Details: Brunch is served every Sunday, all day; 1440 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; www.ohmexicorestaurant.com
Upland Miami
The darling of Miami Beach’s SoFi neighborhood, Upland Miami has just added new seasonal dishes to its brunch menu. Think light and fruity Israeli yogurt and pine nut granola, a garlicky Spanish frittata, a Quiche Lorraine with caramelized onions, gruyere and bacon, and a New York-style bagel named The Larry David, a nod to Upland’s New York outpost. Dishes are a la carte, and for an additional $26 you can upgrade your experience with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas or rose.
Details: Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 49
Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.uplandmiami.com
Midtown
Maska
Maska is Midtown’s hot new Indian eatery, and it serves up a sizzling Sunday a la carte brunch for those who like it hot. Originating from different regions of India, brunch items at Maska include Dosa Tacos Trio, Vegetable Korma Curry and Chicken Kottu Parath. Prices range from $8 - $26. Bottomless drink packages are also available.
Details: Brunch is served every Sunday from 12-3 p.m.
3252 Northeast 1st Ave., Miami; www.maskamiami.com
This story was originally published November 29, 2019 at 6:15 AM.