By: Sophia Lalaounis By: Sophia Lalaounis | November 1, 2022 | Food & Drink,
Brunch is always a good idea, especially as the weather cools. As the city gears up for the autumn season, South Florida restaurants offer an eclectic group of fantastic offerings, from delicious dishes to bottomless drinks.
Quinto La Huella
Featuring live entertainment in a lush outdoor garden and terrace, Quinto La Huella offers weekend brunch perfect for enjoying Miami’s fall weather. Located in the East Hotel, this Brickell staple will offer signature dishes, including weekend specials such as smoked salmon flatbread, steak and eggs and french toast. Guests can also enjoy free-flowing cocktails and wine upgrades. Reservations are highly recommended, so be sure to book ahead. 788 Brickell Plz., Miami / Website
Vinya Table
Kick off the fall season with brunch classics, endless champagne and live jazz at Vinya Table. Every weekend between 11:30AM- 4PM, Vinya Table offers brunch favorites such as lobster benedict served on cheddar-jalapeno biscuits or a savory classic like french toast with maple-sriracha pork belly paired with huevos rancheros. Guests can also feast on shareable plates, including the scrambled egg pizza, spaghetti carbonara and the Vinya burger, crafted with perfectly smoked gouda, bacon, truffle aioli and a fried egg. Seating is available inside for a more lively and modern atmosphere or on the cozy patio for a more intimate dining experience. 266 Miracle Mile, Miami / Website
DC PIE co. + DOM’s
Making its debut this past summer, Slices & Spritzes is back and better than ever. This bottomless brunch includes mix-and-match spritzes, unlimited two-topping personal pies for two hours and a live DJ. DC PIE co. and its sister restaurant, DOM’s, will also be hosting Karaoke Brunch every second Saturday per month starting in November. Between 12-4PM, guests can enjoy a variety of spritzes while singing along to their favorite songs. 1010 Brickell Ave., Miami / Website
Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden
Get ready to spend a day in the beautiful Grove at Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden. Located in The Ritz Coconut Grove, this is the ideal fall destination for bottomless mimosas, seasonal offerings and an enchanting dining experience. Every Saturday and Sunday, Isabelle’s will offer its brunch a la carte options, showcasing bold flavors and seasonal ingredients, including classics such as the grove acai bowl topped with fresh berries, banana, wildflower honey, toasted coconut and granola, and avocado toast topped with poached eggs, pickled red onion, confit tomatoes and everything spice. Savory highlights include steak and eggs served sunny-side up with chorizo fingerling hash, avocado and house aioli, Isabelle’s benedict on a fresh Italian loaf topped with prosciutto, poached eggs, watercress and hollandaise and more. Guests can complete their brunch with bottomless mimosas, bloody marys and bellinis. 3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami / Website
Abbale Telavivian Kitchen
This chic-Israeli restaurant is the perfect brunch destination, featuring a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. Owned by Omer Horev and Sam Gorenstein, Abbale is a family-owned restaurant showcasing a melting pot of flavors in a cafe in Tel Aviv that serves a delicious daily brunch—featuring items such as the Abbale Telavivian breakfast plate, shakshuka, fattoush salad and more. Offering a variety of small dishes, salatim, salads and pastries, guests can also choose from a selection of specialty coffees, teas, craft beers and wines from regional boutique producers. 864 Commerce St, Miami Beach / Website
Corsair
Nestled inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa hides a prime Sunday brunch spot. Corsair will offer its beloved brunch every Sunday morning. Guests can enjoy an assortment of brunch classics such as eggs benedict, french toast, skillets, omelets and more, in addition to its rotating menu. Other options include a raw bar, charcuterie and desserts, all offered at the attended buffet. Free-flowing mimosas or bloody marys are included, along with alcohol substitutes. 19999 W Country Club Dr., Aventura / Website
Matchbox
Just when you thought brunch couldn’t get any better, it does. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, Matchbox offers its chef’s table bottomless brunch buffet. Guests can choose from a bevy of categories on the menu, such as the hot spot, including options like the hangover burrito and french toast, or even the green spot, including items like the cobb salad and vegetable crudites. For those with a sweet tooth, check out the sweet spot where you can indulge in cheesecakes and yogurt parfaits. Coffee and alcoholic brunch classics such as the bottomless mimosa will also be available. 221 SW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale/ Website
Burlock Coast
There’s no better way to brunch than with a mimosa overlooking the Atlantic. Burlock Coast, nestled in The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, makes for the ideal brunch destination for South Florida weekends. From specialty, a la carte options such as Zak’s brioche french toast with caramelized peaches and cream to the spicy farmer’s delight omelet with hot peppers, onions, squash and pepper jack cheese, guests are sure to leave wanting more. 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale / Website
Canyon Restaurant
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As one of Fort Lauderdale’s most beloved restaurants, the staple is launching its first-ever brunch the first weekend of November. Canyon offers a new brunch menu this fall season, including a complete cocktail list and iconic dishes associated with the restaurant’s star ingredient, the prickly pear. Imbibe in the famous prickly pear margarita infused with reposado tequila and prickly pears alongside a prickly pear parfait topped with homemade spiced granola and fresh seasonal fruit. Guests can indulge in sensational menu items such as cornbread chicken & waffles, short rib tostada and harvest hash, all perfectly paired with a drink of choice. 620 S Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale / Website
Time Out Market Miami
Bust a move every Saturday and Sunday at Time Out Market Miami for its Disco Punch Brunch. Time Out Market Miami will offer delectable items such as savory chicken and waffles, vegan burgers, fresh avocado toast and so much more. Of course, you can’t boogie without a DJ, so expect live entertainment from Deejay Cecilia and let the good times roll. 1601 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach/ Website
Grails
This sneaker-themed Wynwood sports lounge has officially launched an outdoor weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 PM. Offering a variety of featured items such as its guava and cheese french toast made with fresh, thick-cut brioche and hot chicken and waffles with Fresno pepper honey, guests can indulge in delectable treats. From dirty pancakes made with Ghirardelli chocolate and dark rum maple syrup to beer-brined wings and poke nachos, there’s no better way to enjoy brunch than with a mimosa in a sneaker-shaped glass. 2800 N Miami Ave., Miami / Website
Klaw Miami
Did someone say king crab toast? At Klaw Miami, guests can enjoy a fall brunch while soaking in the sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. Every Sunday between 11AM-3PM, indulge in mouthwatering dishes like brown butter waffles served with fried prawn, Kurobuta bacon, sunny-side eggs and warm maple butter, or even explore Klaw’s rotating preset menu featuring up to nine specialty dishes and a la carte add on options. 1737 N Bayshore Dr., Miami / Website
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