This members-only rooftop bar and restaurant in Coral Gables is now open to the public

Once upon a time, to enjoy the warm tropical air and the panoramic sunset views atop Fiola Miami, you needed to pay for a membership.

Now, the outdoor terrace above the Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, the third location of chef-owner Fabio Trabocchi’s brand, has been reclaimed and renovated and is officially open to members of the public.

The new La Terrazza, which accommodates 80 seated guests with room for 150 to stand, was closed for renovations for a few months, but the wait was worthwhile. There’s a new retractable roof — good for those wet summer evenings — and a new sound system.

The space is separate from the main Fiola doors, accessible through a private entrance with its own valet.

When you get to the roof, expect a new menu highlighting specialties that reflect Fiola’s affinity for regional Italian fare: crudos, a raw bar, seafood dishes plus antipasti and a variety of meat dishes.

Created by executive chef Danny Ganem, the menu includes tuna tartare; Cuscino Panino with porchetta, prosciutto, cacciocavallo, pickled cucumbers, mustard and aioli; whole wheat rigatoni with ragu Bolognese and foraged mushrooms. You can order caviar service, too.

But La Terrazza isn’t just a restaurant. As is the rule these days, it’s also an elevated nightclub, with regular weekly programming such as Cigar Night on Thursdays and Friday Sunset Happy Hour, which features live music from local musician Carlos Andrade and drink specials. On Saturday nights, a DJ will spin, and Sunday is family night, with football games on the big screen, kids’ movies and comfort food like lasagna and meatballs. A jazz brunch will begin after the first of the year.

Craft cocktails include Las Hojas De Otoño (Volcan Tequila Blanco, fiery ginger, all-spice dram, citrus and club soda) and When Pigs Can Fly (prosciutto fat-washed Angel’s Envy Bourbon and Vermont maple bitters).

As for those private memberships: They still exist, and members have perks (mainly the first shot at reservations, especially as the busy season begins in Miami, but also complimentary valet and members-only seating at peak hours at both restaurants).

La Terraza

Where: 1500 San Ignacio Avenue, Coral Gables

Hours: 6-11 p.m. Wednesday; 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Saturdays; 5-11 p.m. Sunday

More information and reservations: fiolamiami.com or call (305) 912-2639; for membership contact vip@laterrazzamiami.com