Where to Brunch in Miami: New for 2023
Miamians love their brunch. Whether it is after a late night out, or just as an alternative to going out to a pricey dinner with friends, brunch checks a lot of boxes. Plenty of good food, Bottomless cocktails, live music or a DJ, and even sometimes amazing views. Here are some favorites from MIAbites.
After a two-year hiatus, La Mar in the Mandarin Oriental’s epic weekend brunch recently returned. Now available every Saturday and Sunday starting at $135 per person, guests are treated to La Mar’s sizeable dining spread which, among many items, consists of elaborate hot and cold food stations replete with signature ceviches, causas, sushi, and salads, as well as juicy anticuchos, fried whole fish, empanadas and other traditional Peruvian cuisine created with Executive Chef Diego Oka’s signature modern flair. In addition to the sumptuous buffet, the brunch experience includes seafood and grill stations; tableside Chaufa Aeropuerto to share; a choice of main course; and assorted desserts. Brunch also includes two-hour brunch cocktails, select wines, beers and champagne in La Mar’s unparalleled setting overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Live music adds to the great vibe and completes the epic brunch experience.
La Mar in the Mandarin Oriental
500 Brickell Key Dr.
Miami, FL 33131
La Terrazza, the stunning rooftop restaurant and lounge located on the penthouse level of the 1515 Sunset Building above Fiola Miami, has officially launched its festive Sunday Jazz Brunch. La Terrazza’s Sunday Jazz Brunch features a Bellini and Bloody Mary bar, live jazz, and panoramic views of Coral Gables and South Miami. Menu offerings include an impressive raw bar selection; Royal Red Shrimp & Grits; Prime Delmonico Steak & Eggs; and some of Fiola's iconic pastas such as Fettuccine Bolognese and Fusilli Pesto.
La Terrazza at Fiola
Penthouse level of the 1515 Sunset Building accessible through a private entrance with its own valet.
Brunch is no longer just for the weekend! SUGARCANE raw bar is kicking off the new year on a high note with their NEW EVERYDAY bottomless brunch offering. For $35pp++ (2 hr. max), sip on unlimited red or white sangria or prosecco rosé while enjoying SUGARCANE’s signature brunch plates including Duck & Waffle ($25), Truffled Toad in The Hole ($17), Cuban Benedict ($17) and more.
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137
Enjoy creative Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine in the cozy Kayak Hotel on Miami Beach. Dine inside or outside along the Collins Canal. A la carte Brunch specialties include Challah French Toast, Avocado or Eggplant Toast, and a beef sirloin, short rib and braised lamb burger with Za’atar fries
Layla
2216 Park Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Miami’s waterfront restaurant, is kicking off 2023 with the exciting return of its Sunday brunch buffet on January 8. Guests can indulge in the restaurant’s revamped brunch experience featuring a variety of indulging stations which include omelets, grilled skewers, seasonal salads, hot dishes, passed pizzas, charcuterie, paella, and more. Seafood lovers can dive into an all-new Chilled from the Sea station with unlimited fresh oysters, shrimp and seasonal options. Those with a sweet tooth can head to the dessert station, which will feature signature house favorites such as the Chocolate Nemesis, Salted Caramel Mille-Feuille and other specialty creations. Brunch cocktails include Mimosas, Bellini’s, Aperol Spritzes, Grapefruit Spritzes, and Red or White Sangria. Pricing starts at $75 per person, which includes one welcome mimosa or Bellini. A $135 per person package includes two hours of brunch cocktails, select wine and beer.
The Deck at Island Gardens Restaurant & Lounge
888 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
And just in time for Chinese New Year, downtown hotspot Novikov Miami has launched a new bottomless Sunday brunch menu. Reflecting the restaurant's Asian-inspired fare, Novikov Miami's new brunch extravaganza includes a feast of more than thirty of the restaurant's favorite food and beverage selections, served in the restaurant's sleek indoor dining room and airy outdoor terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Guests can choose from two brunch tiers. The first, a $99-per-person "Signature" menu, features unlimited serving of appetizers like Spicy Edamame Cucumber Tataki, Salmon Toro Nigiri and Dim Sum selections. Entree choices of Sweet and Sour Mango Chicken, Robata Grilled Branzino or the eatery’s signature Roasted Peking Duck follow, to pair with all-you-can-drink choices of Nicolas Feuillate Champagne, Bloody Mary, Yuzu mimosa and red and rose wine options.
The second option, a $199-per-person "Premium" feast, encompasses unlimited starters such as Hamachi Carpaccio and Truffle, Brussel Sprouts and Crispy Pork, Chu Toro and Caviar Nigiri, and Wagyu Cantonese Noodles. For a main course, choices include Yuzu Miso Black Cod, Wagyu Ribeye, and Honey Truffle King Crab Leg. The free-flow beverage package’s frontrunner is Laurent Perrier Rosè, but guests can also alternate between wine and specialty cocktails like Oaxacan Sun, Wasabi Martini and Agave Picante. Both brunch tiers end with an indulgent chef's dessert platter.
Novikov Miami
Met 1 building
300 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131
Broward
Launched on New Year’s Day, The Katherine will now be serving brunch Sunday’s from 11:30am - 3:30pm. Join Chef Timon Balloo as he showcases his latest culinary brunch concepts like Thai Red Curry Shrimp and Grits with melting vegetables and herbs; Truffle Beet Toast with soft cheese, toasted pistachio, and truffle honey; Carbonara Mac with crumbled bacon, mozzarella, and egg yolk; Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwich; All Day Burger; and a Farm Fresh Salad with the option to add chicken, salmon or steak. No brunch is complete without a beverage option. Along with local beers and a natural wine selection that includes skin contact bottles from Europe, brunch cocktails include Morning Mimosas and a Jalapeño Bloody Mary.
The Katherine
723 E. Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL.