Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the Miami fall weather at the most celebrated brunch spots in an al fresco setting. From classic breakfast favorites to unique flavor fusions, there are endless offerings to choose from. Enjoy a breezy and boozy brunch at one of these ten midday meal spots for an unbeatable culinary experience that can only be found in the Magic City. Some of these iconic locations highly recommend you make reservations online or by calling.
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901 S Miami Ave Suite 108 / Website
Take advantage of Miami’s fall weather at Balan’s cozy outdoor garden area or beautiful terrace situated in the middle of Brickell. The boozy brunch is offered on Saturdays and Sundays with delicious food and cute vintage tea cups that will transport you to a sanctuary of elegance. Classic is in here with menu staples like a Breakfast Sandwich with candied jalapeño bacon, romaine, xo aioli, sunny side up egg, tomato, and fontina cheese on a Zak The Baker brioche bun, and a Classic Eggs Benedict with two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a toasted English muffin. Bottomless premium options range from $55 to $145, or just sip on a classic cocktail.
9700 Collins Ave #135 / Website
Located on the first floor of the Bal Harbour Shops, Le Zoo radiates scenes from a sidewalk cafe in Paris combined with Old World decor and the shores of St. Tropez. The stylish French eatery will transport guests to an elegant European brunch with a lush palm-tree-covered patio. Le Zoo is the perfect spot to enjoy the current Miami weather while indulging in an unbeatable brunch menu defined by bright and fresh dishes. Courtesy of STARR Restaurants, menu highlights of the Parisian establishment includes the Gruyerè Omelette, the Eggs Benedict, and the French Toast.
3321 Mary St. / Website
A brunch roundup cannot be complete without the enduringly popular New York Institution, Sadelle’s. The iconic restaurant opened its doors in Miami late last year in the coveted Coconut Grove neighborhood at the intersection of Tigertail and Mary Streets. Distinctive ample outdoor and indoor space is surrounded by the definitive lush greenery of the Grove, and seats are consistently filled on Sundays. The recognizable brunch menu includes bagel towers, chopped salads, sliced-to-order salmon, triple-decker sandwiches, and more. The stylishly refined brand balances lifestyle and restaurant with a breakfast-centric haven in an energetic location. Reservations can be made online here.
455 Grand Bay Drive / Website
Located at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Lightkeepers invites guests to a delicious brunch with a spectacular view overlooking the Atlantic. On Saturdays from noon to four p.m., the effortlessly elegant restaurant and bar offers guests a wide variety of delectable menu items with local fresh seafood and land dishes all from South Florida, including the Brioche French Toast with berry compote and cherry preserve butter, the Lobster Mac-N-Cheese with Winter Park dairy cheddar, and the Crispy Crab Cake with Florida citrus and Cajun aioli. With any food purchase from the light-house-inspired eatery comes the Bottomless Beverage + Bubble Package, which includes unlimited bubbly, Brunch Punch, sangria, Bloody Marys, draft beer, and mimosas for $39 per person. On Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Brunch Buffet will offer guests a raw seafood display, breakfast favorites, savory delights, and a dessert bar for $135+ per person and $49 per child (12 and under). Non-alcoholic beverages are also included in the price.
6789 Biscayne Boulevard / Website
Acclaimed chef José Mendín and Executive Chef Santo Agnello have recently unveiled their newest venture, Patio Isola, an alfresco Italian-inspired paradise with comfort cuisine that you can only get on the mainland. Weekend Brunch at Patio Isla is offered to guests on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to four p.m. The menu includes familiar favorites with an Italian twist: Eggs Purgatory with polenta cremosa, spicy tomato sauce, and long hots, Cannoli French Toast on brioche served with cannoli cream and pistachio, and Uova San Benedicto, a classic eggs benedict with vodka hollandaise and prosciutto Cotto. It's not brunch without drink offerings – the Lola Fragold with gin, strawberry, basil, lemon, and egg white and the Bevanda Azurra with rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and coconut are two highlights of the drink menu. Unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, or Rossinis are also offered for $25. If you decide to do breakfast a little early, the full menu will be available along with the brunch menu on Sundays.
3015 Grand Ave / Website
Located in the celebrated CocoWalk of the lush Coconut Grove neighborhood, The Key Club is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the scenery while dining on culinary delights by one of David Grutman’s newest eateries to enter South Florida. Menu highlights include flavorful dishes like the Lobster Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast, and a Pecan Sticky Bun. Whether you enjoy the delectable dishes on the restaurant’s outdoor patio or inside the sleek, steakhouse-inspired interior, The Key Club’s brunch is a guaranteed good time.
788 Brickell Plaza / Website
Quinto La Huella’s Sunday brunch, which features live music in an outdoor beautiful garden and terrace, serves up a selection of open-fire parrilla dishes from lamb chops to baby back ribs, sushi, seafood, decadent desserts and more. On Sundays, brunch is served from noon to 3:00 p.m. Upgrades to unlimited cocktails and wine are available for $39+ per person (2 hour limit).
485 Brickell Ave / Website
W Miami, an urban oasis in Miami's popular Brickell District, is thrilled to announce the appointment of new head chef Juan Rivera, as well as the debut of ADDiKT's Sunday Brunch at the hotel's 15th-floor restaurant, ADDiKT Modern Kitchen.
The ADDiKT brunch menu will be available starting this Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will include classic American brunch favorites with a Miami twist, such as their Shrimp & Grits made with jumbo shrimp, smoked cheddar, green peppers, bacon, and scallions; Mango and Chia Seed Pudding made with fresh Mango, agave, and toasted coconut; Greek Parfait with acai and fresh fruit; Chila Churros with cinnamon sugar and dulce de leche; Strawberry Shortcake with cookie crumble and fresh berries; and a Cookie Monster ice cream sandwich with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and strawberries are among the desserts available. From noon to 3:00 p.m., brunch cocktails will be available for customers to sip and enjoy while listening to live music.
2001 Collins Ave / Website
Jaya at The Setai boasts the most unique and flavorsome midday meal with Executive Chef Vijayudu Veena’s mastery of welding the distinct tastes of Thailand, Vietnam, India, China, and Japan. This luxurious buffet is not your average boozy brunch; defined by traditional culinary delights and techniques from wok stations to tandoor ovens, guests can enjoy a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience to the sounds of live jazz in a tranquil outdoor courtyard with free-flowing Louis Roederer Champagne, Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. Sunday Jazz Brunch stations include a full raw bar – fresh oysters, shrimp, and more – rotisserie, Indian and Thai specialties, grilled meats, dim sum, charcuterie, dessert table, and classic breakfast favorites. Guests can enjoy this bucket list brunch weekly from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a fixed price of $95 per person; $45 for children (12 and under).
7100 Biscayne Boulevard / Website
You must put Phuc Yea on your Miami brunch spots list. With a menu curated by Chef Cesar Zapata and Ani Meinhold, their ethnicities and tastes are evident throughout the colorful menu. Variety and exploration are at the forefront of this dining experience with favorites like PY Noodles – a house-made egg noodle dish served with garlic butter, oyster sauce, and Parmesan cheese – Chef Cesar’s French Toast Bites – croissants, bourbon custard, chocolate, coconut, condensed milk, and maple syrup – and Salt’ n Pepa Shrimp Banh Mi – crispy-fried popcorn shrimp, house pickles, lettuce, herbage, and sriracha aioli, served on a Flour and Weirdoughs croissant. Phuc Yea’s renowned drinkage options carry through to their Sunday Brunch with 35-dollar bottomless Bloody Mary’s Sangria and Mimosas. Served Sundays from noon to 3:00 p.m.
2727 NW 2nd Ave / Website
Slay your Sunday with the most sought-after brunch experience at Wynwood’s R House. Hosted by Athena Dion (Miss Ultimate Miami Drag Queen), the R House features unbeatable breakfast favorites and drag performances to get your day started off right. The local gem prices its brunch at $50 per person, giving guests bottomless mimosas, white sangria, mojitos, and legendary performances. Menu highlights include Cayenne Fried Chicken with spicy cilantro sauce and R Cuban Breakfast Croissant with mojo pork, serrano ham, swiss cheese, and scrambled egg. The Miami favorite drag brunch is offered on Saturdays and Sundays in two seatings at 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
701 S Miami Ave / Website
Brunch at EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery and Kitchen is the perfect spot for guests looking to enjoy a culinary experience defined by Asian-inspired tapas and mix-and-match bottomless drinks. An homage to its start-up mother brewery in Bangkok in 1933, the restaurant boasts eats that blend Eastern and Western cultures with premium ingredients for a medley of flavors. Enjoy the culinary journey on a large patio with an exterior bar that overlooks the Brickell City Center atrium. With an unbeatable menu and ambiance, the Thai kitchen will offer its ideal weekend brunch from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Photography by: Courtesy charmedlightph/Getty, R House Wynwood, Antonella Re, Phuc Yea, Lightkeepers, Jaya At The Setai, The Louis Collection, EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen, Groot Hospitality, STARR Restaurants, Sadelle’s
