By: Cassie Scott By: Cassie Scott | January 23, 2023 | Food & Drink, Guide,
As Miami enjoys its cool winter weather, it is the perfect time to gather with friends and family while dining on a new brunch menu. From classic brunch options to unique flavor fusions, here are iconic locations for an unbeatable culinary creation.
La Mar
After a two-year hiatus, La Mar's scrumptious brunch has finally returned to fill your weekend with stunning cocktails and creative dishes. Offering spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline, La Mar's guests are treated to a tasteful food journey of both hot and cold food stations featuring Peruvian cuisine and two-hour brunch drinks of their choice. This epic brunch experience offers live music every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-3p.m. 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami / Website
La Terrazza
Offering penthouse-level views, La Terrazza officially launches its Sunday jazz brunch from noon to 4 p.m. The restaurant and lounge feature panoramic views of Coral Gables and South Miami with an impressive raw bar selection and many more iconic dishes. With live jazz music and a striking Bellini and bloody Mary bar, La Terrazza is the perfect rooftop for all your brunch needs. 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables / Website
Rivertail
Located along the iconic Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Rivertail embodies the essence of chic waterfront dining and unveils its new brunch menu. Showcasing creative and bold flavors, the brunch menu expands on the restaurant's reputation-earning seafood-driven menu. Rivertail's brunch offers delicious hand-crafted cocktails with a unique array of dishes to satisfy your seafood indulgences. 4 W Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Ste. 120 / Website
Contessa Miami
Major Food Group's latest crown jewel, Contessa Miami, is now serving brunch. Inspired by the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy's iconic resorts and estates, the elegant and energetic atmosphere offers a wide variety of new Italian dishes paired perfectly with the finest wine and cocktails. Contessa Miami is perfect for midday cravings and is a glamorous location to dine with friends or family. With a brunch menu featuring a wealth of antipasti, pizza, pasta and more, Contessa is a must-try for your weekend brunch festivities. 111 NE 41st St., Miami / Website
Hakkasan
Located in the dazzling Fontainebleau Miami Beach Resort, this modern Chinese dining destination is serving its signature Dim Sum Brunch experience. Offering guests an assortment of steamed, fried, and pan-seared dumplings with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Hakkasan brings a modern and elegant vibe to Miami's sands. 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Aba
Also known as Miami's Mediterranean escape, Aba now offers a brand new brunch experience featuring standout dishes such as savory short ribs with local eggs, spice harissa, graviera and roasted potatoes. Guests can expect to taste dishes fused with chef CJ Jacobson's lighter cooking style, drawing inspiration from Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. 9700 Collins Ave., Miami Beach / Website
Osaka
Debuting a brand new brunch menu, Osaka Nikkei highlights a kaisen platter featuring an assorted seafood selection and a more thoughtful dish such as a king crab nori bun made with Japanese milk bread. In addition to the stacked a-la-carte menu, Osaka guests can enjoy the "nomihoudai unlimited" brunch beverage package that includes unlimited Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, Chateau D'Escans Rose, cocktails, wine, beer and sake with upgrade options available. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami / Website
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