Forget basic brunch. These Miami restaurants go beyond mimosas and pancakes
Temperatures may be scorching right now, but you can’t keep a true Miami local away from their favorite weekend pastime — brunching. If you’re looking for some great spots for delicious eats and day-drinking, we’ve got your back.
Abbale Telavivian Kitchen
Brunch takes place daily at this new Israeli-inspired restaurant in Miami’s SoFi neighborhood. The menu celebrates Syrian, Moroccan, Israeli, and Latin flavors across dishes like shakshuka, fattoush salad, burekas, and specialty coffees and teas — not to mention a craft beer and wine selection that spotlights Israel.
Beaker & Gray
This Wynwood gem by Brian Nasajon and Ben Potts serves brunch every weekend from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Staples include the Cuban Benedict, served with crispy yuca and ham, the waffle and lox, a decadent guava skillet cookie paired with cortadito ice cream and sourdough French toast drizzled with leche condensada.
Heaven Mykonos
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If you’re in the Doral area, don’t miss out on Heaven Mykonos’s recently launched Rose Brunch Party. Hosted Sundays from 1-6 p.m., this weekend celebration channels all the beat-thumping glamor of the Greek Isles with performances by DJs and sax players. Keep the drinks flowing with specials on cocktails, wine, and bottles (including 50 percent off all bottles of champagne). Read more
Jaya at the Setai
Sunday jazz brunch at Jaya is a full-sensory experience. Hosted from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and priced at $95 per person ($43 for children), it features a sumptuous buffet of global flavors, plus limitless Louis Roederer champagne, Bloody Marys and mimosas. A live jazz bar in the outdoor courtyard provides soothing beats all brunch long.
Maü
Chef Rakkasan has curated an amazing new brunch menu at Maü, served weekends from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Feast on fresh-caught seafood (lobster Benedict, anyone?), crave-worthy omelets, and a hearty Brunch Burger paired with feta aioli. There’s also live entertainment and a cocktail list that will satisfy all your cravings. Read more
Nikki Beach
A local icon, Nikki Beach Miami is known for its Sunday brunch. The party runs from 12-5 p.m. and features a sprawling buffet of savory meats, a top-notch omelette station, fresh-rolled sushi, hearty pasta, and more for just $50 per person. Dig in with your toes in the sand and enjoy beats by a DJ, live theatrical performances, and drinks from impressive cocktail and wine lists. Read more
Serena at Moxy South Beach
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The Moxy’s new open-air rooftop restaurant and bar hosts brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The menu highlights traditional Mexican flavors, like Huevos Rancheros and chilaquiles, and classic American dishes with a twist, like lobster or truffle mushroom eggs Benedict and short rib hash. Order up one of Serena’s signature cocktails during your visit — there are plenty of mezcal- and tequila-forward options to choose from. Read more
Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon inside the just-opened Goodtime Hotel serves brunch weekends from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Highlights include Moroccan shakshuka, falafel Benedict, and more Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Cap off your meal with a chocolate babka French toast, drizzled with maple syrup, chantilly cream, and berries.
Swan
If your brunch jam involves boozy cocktails and lush greenery, head to Swan’s outdoor garden for a weekend meal al fresco. Served all weekend, the brunch menu features delicious dishes like a bourbon caramel cinnamon roll, ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote, and a savory ham and truffle omelet. Order up one of the bar’s signature cocktails to go with every bite, like The Swan, the Miami Vice, or Pharrell Williams’s favorite, the Purple Reign. Read more
Traymore Miami Beach
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Acclaimed chef Michael Schwartz created the menu at Traymore, where Sunday brunch totally lives up to the hype. Savor delicacies like spicy Moroccan lamb meatballs, a crave-worthy egg Benedict with pork belly, and Traymore’s signature pastrami sandwich outside along the Miami Beach boardwalk or in the beautiful main dining room. Brunch is served from 12-4 p.m. and valet is complimentary for guests. Read more
Wakyu
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This month marked the debut of Wakyu’s Sunday brunch, served from 12-7 p.m. The cuisine here is nomadic-inspired, blending traditional Latin American dishes with global flavors — think French brioche toast with dulce de batata and Andean wild berries, bagels with “red” salmon gravlax, skirt steak with parmesan and truffle, and more. Complement your meal with one of Wakyu’s special brunch cocktails, served by the pitcher or the glass. We love the Smoked Green Bloody, a unique twist on the Bloody Mary that features mezcal. Read more
This story was originally published June 5, 2021 at 12:00 AM.