By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | January 5, 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Food & Drink, food, Guides,
Treat yourself this weekend and explore the delicious brunches Miami offers.
R House hosts one of Miami’s most famous drag brunches. PHOTO BY OUT SMART LABS
Miami native Samantha Schnur, also known as The Naughty Fork (@thenaughtyfork), is the food expert of Miami and all restaurants. As a social media sensation and food influencer, Schnur shares her favorite restaurants, insider order tips, drinks and more with millions of Instagram followers daily. Not only does she know how to get the perfect picture, but she also knows the best spot for every occasion—from sweet to salty, healthy to indulgent; Schnur has the dining map of the city. So, of course, we are going to the expert to learn her picks for Miami’s best brunches.
R House Drag Brunch
Brunch meets entertainment at R House. Schnur’s insider tip is that this is the place to be if you’re trying to have a Sunday Funday. The Drag Brunches happen between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., so make sure to snag a reservation. Created by chef Rocco Carulli, the menu is a love letter to Miami, complete with Latin flair, bottomless drinks and a family-style brunch meal; the drag performance is simply the cherry on top. 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami, rhousewynwood.com
Prime Fish
According to Schnur, Prime Fish offers one of the best brunch plates in the game. The food and drinks are inviting. From bottomless mimosas, bellinis and Bloody Marys, guests have the whole brunch experience, and the diverse menu provides something for everyone with its buffet offerings. 100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, mylesrestaurantgroup.com/prime-fish/
Sadelle’s
Major Food Group’s beloved Sadelle’s brings New York classics to Miami. Reaching its iconic status, the menu features some of the world’s best bagels. It recently launched a new subscription-based catering program with fan favorites like its fresh bagels, flavorful salads, smoked fish and signature accompaniments perfectly packaged for these weekend meals. 3321 Mary St., Miami, sadelles.com
The photogenic bar at Sadelle’s in Coconut Grove BY DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
Yardbird Southern Table and Bar
Schnur coins Yardbird as the best hangover cure. The menu features many Southern classics to fuel your body and soul, like the crispy chicken biscuit, five-cheese mac and cheese, skillet cornbread and more. If you’re looking for a meal on the lighter side, the menu also offers delicious and fresh hand-pressed juices and quinoa egg white omelets. 1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach, runchickenrun.com
Zuma
Watching beautiful boats pass through Biscayne Bay while enjoying some of the best Asian dishes in Miami seems like the perfect weekend plan. Zuma’s prix-fixe brunch menu includes an extensive selection of hot and cold appetizers, an entrée and a delicious dessert platter with bottomless Champagne, wine and beer. Schnur’s favorite Aperol Spritz in Miami is from Zuma, and it’s also a must-order! 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Brickell, zumarestaurant.com
CHICA
Another Sunday Funday-centric brunch spot, CHICA brings you the music, the dancing, the drinks and the food. Schnur’s insider tip is to order mouthwatering dishes such as the rum caramel sticky buns topped with pistachio cream cheese frosting, classic Cubano sandwich and guava cornflake french toast. 5556 NE Fourth Ct., Miami, chicarestaurant.com
MILA
MILA’s beautiful rooftop and Mediterranean x Asian-inspired menu offer a decadent brunch on Sundays featuring dancers, good vibes and, of course, a fun time. The Sunday brunch is a two-hour multicourse buffet experience with a sweet and savory assortment of appetizers, egg dishes, robata, a signature entrée and dessert. 1636 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, mila-miami.com/
MILA is one of Miami’s most beloved hot spots, and its beautiful rooftop serves as the ultimate brunch destination. COURTESY OF RIVIERA DINING GROUP MILA
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
La Mar by Gastón Acurio is a musttry brunch destination offering Peruvian-inspired cuisine. Featuring two-hour brunch cocktails and a tasty seafood and grill station, Lar Mar offers guests a range of menus from upscale novo-Andean fare to Asian-Peruvian fusion and traditional seafood ceviche. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami, mandarinoriental.com/en/miami/brickell-key/dine/la-mar-by-gaston-acurio
Rosie’s
This Little River destination is a mouthwatering eatery with southern-inspired dishes. Complete with a laid-back ambiance and classically cooked dishes, the menu features sweet and savory dishes, including omelets, fried chicken, fluffy waffles, lemon ricotta pancakes, warm biscuits, wild mushroom polenta and so much more. 162 NW 73rd St., Miami, rosiesmia.com
Klaw
Klaw recently launched its bottomless brunch program, which features unlimited Aperol Spritzes and decadent brunch dishes. PHOTOS: BY JAMES LIVINGSTON
Crafting a truly unforgettable experience, guests can indulge at Klaw’s recently launched bottomless Sunday brunch, complete with a revised menu. The new sip, savor and switch beverage package includes unlimited drinks, including rosé, cava and white tempranillo, Aperol spritz, mimosas, classic margaritas and more. Klaw serves the ultimate surf and turf dishes, each paired with unique flavors while overlooking the picturesque Biscayne Bay. 1737 North Bayshore Dr., Miami, klawrestaurant.com
Photography by: Photos By: Smart Labs; Douglas Friedman; Courtesy Rivera Dining Group MILA; James Livingston