Miami's Best Rooftop Restaurants & Bars

The views in Greater Miami & Miami Beach are always impressive, but from above, they’re absolutely unforgettable. One of the most-memorable ways to soak it all in is with a refreshing cocktail in hand and flavorful dishes at your fingertips at a rooftop bar or restaurant. We've rounded up some of our favorite spots to help you elevate your experience – literally and in style.

A Sky-High Setting at Rosa Sky

Set 22 stories high, the appropriately named Rosa Sky is an underrated gem in Brickell. Located at the AC & Element Miami Brickell hotels, it’s a sleek indoor-outdoor lounge lit up in pink and featuring stunning views of the city. The signature Rosa Sky cocktail is made with strawberry and lemongrass vodka, citrus and fresh strawberries and finished with a rose-shaped ice cube. Pair it with some of their tapas-style bites for the perfect happy hour with friends. Menu items include Buffalo chicken empanadas, Cuban cigars (Cuban sandwiches in egg roll form) and skirt steak tacos.

Biscayne Bay Panoramas at Klaw

Located inside the historic Miami Woman's Club in Edgewater, Klaw is a high-end restaurant known for its aged steaks and freshly flown-in king crab. While the steakhouse on the second floor is stunning, the rooftop bar on the fourth floor steals the show. With views of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach in the distance, it’s one of those spots whose ambiance falls perfectly between elegant and relaxed. The happy hour menu (daily from 4-7 p.m.) features discounted drinks and bites. Order some oysters and sit outside on the patio for the perfect Miami experience.

Sweet Views at Sugar

Located on the 40th floor of the EAST, Miami hotel at Brickell City Centre in Brickell, Sugar boasts one of the highest perches of any restaurant in the destination with sweeping 360-degree views of Miami. This see-and-be-seen Asian-inspired spot features a menu of top-shelf spirits and perfectly crafted cocktails, like the Left On Read, made with tequila, fino sherry, watermelon and tomato water. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic date night. Order a couple of sushi rolls to share while watching the sun set over Miami.

Sunset and Marina Views at Bellini

Owned by the renowned hospitality and restaurant brand Cipriani, Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove hotel is more than just one of the area’s prettiest hotels. Its yacht-inspired building is home to Bellini, a lovely rooftop Italian restaurant and bar named after the sparkling aperitif famously created by the Cipriani family, making a Bellini the perfect drink order. Guests feel like they are perched above the Coconut Grove tree line, with views of Biscayne Bay and the marina below. Sunsets here are spectacular and pair beautifully with the freshly made pastas and Italian seafood dishes on the menu.

Tapas & Cocktails at Level 6

Level 6 is the cooler, funkier sister of Amal, the restaurant located just below. From its sixth-floor perch in Coconut Grove (hence the name Level 6), the views are of sparkling Biscayne Bay and beyond. The Spanish tapas menu makes it a great spot for groups, especially during the Sunset Hour, daily from 5-7 p.m., when you can enjoy discounted tapas, cocktails and wine by the glass. The tasty cocktail menu includes the Beso de Fuego, made with Patrón Reposado tequila, passionfruit, lime, jalapeno and agave. Add a few small dishes to share, from pan con tomate to Iberico belota, and you have a perfect afternoon or evening in Miami’s oldest neighborhood.

Rum & A Rooftop Pool at Sipsip Rum Bar

To get to Sipsip Rum Bar in Coconut Grove, head into Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, with its open courtyard and lush greenery. Then take the elevator upstairs to Sipsip, a rooftop gem offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay, vibrant murals and a striking sculptural fire pit. One of Miami's most underrated rooftop bars, Sipsip Rum Bar serves – you guessed it – fruity, refreshing rum drinks and a selection of classic tiki cocktails. Take a dip in the pool and enjoy a menu of small bites, salads, sandwiches, burgers and fish tacos to go with your drinks.

Creative Cocktails at Cebada

There aren’t many rooftops bars and restaurants in Coral Gables, and that makes Cebada even more special. It’s located on Giralda Avenue, a charming pedestrian-only street lined with shops, bars and restaurants. Come with friends or a date for creative cocktails and tapas. Sip amusingly named Miami-inspired drinks, like the Every Belen Guys Christmas Vacation, made with Breckenridge gin, cucumber, ginger and honey, or Bro, Why Are Your Pants So Tight, with vodka, guava, ginger and lime. The food menu includes tinned fish, charcuterie, tacos served in duck fat tortillas and more. Drop by Tuesday-Saturday from 5-7 p.m. to take advantage of $10 drinks and food specials.

The Citadel of Food Halls at The Rooftop

A food hall with a massive rooftop bar? You’ll find it at The Citadel in Little River, near Little Haiti. Grab a drink at the rooftop at The Citadel, where you can enjoy live music and popups from local businesses and sweeping views of the surrounding area. If you get hungry, the easy-to-use QR codes on the tables let you order food from nearly a dozen different restaurants downstairs, including Stanzione Pizza, United States Burger Service and Manjay for flavorful Caribbean cuisine and more.

Upscale Dining at MILA

If you’re looking for a flashy rooftop restaurant, MILA on Lincoln Road in South Beach is the place to go. Its “MediterrAsian” menu features dishes like a grilled octopus skewer with romesco sauce, shiso chimichurri, and Fresno chili and shawarma Wagyu gyoza served with shichimi ponzu. There are also several tasting menus. Fire dancers entertain you throughout the evening. After dinner, make your way to the second floor lounge for a nightcap in a super sultry setting. 

Pool By Day, Cocktails By Night at The Roof

Tucked away on Española Way in South Beach, the Esmé is an historic hotel with charming European village-inspired vibes. Head up to The Roof, the aptly named restaurant and cocktail lounge. By day, The Roof is all about lounging by the pool on pretty pink and white lounge chairs. At night, the ambiance shifts to something more cocktail lounge-like, with a menu filled with sangrias, spritzes and other cocktails. If you love vermouth, this is the place for you. Plus, you’ll find a menu with appetizers, salads, pizza and entrees for lunch or dinner.

Views, Views Everywhere at Watr at the 1 Rooftop

Head to Watr at the 1 Rooftop for amazing oceanfront views. Perched on the 17th floor of 1 Hotel South Beach, it’s ideal for tanning poolside while sipping rosé. As the sun starts to dip, enjoy sushi rolls, like the namesake Watr roll, made with shrimp tempura, crab salad, tuna and avocado, while sipping a spritz or one of Watr’s signature cocktails, such as the Island Time with Grey Goose vodka, coconut water, passion fruit, pineapple, serrano pepper and lime. By day or night, the relaxed, chill vibes combine with views stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to South Beach’s Art Deco rooftops all the way to Biscayne Bay.

Wynwood Is At Your Feet at Astra

With views of the Miami skyline, Astra, located in the ever-evolving Wynwood, is a Mediterranean-Greek restaurant with cabana-style lounge areas. Lush and green, thanks to its vertical sky garden, Astra is the perfect spot for groups gathering for sunset happy hour, dinner or a nightcap. Sip an Astra to the Moon cocktail, made with vodka, Saint Germain liqueur, lychee and butterfly pea syrup. Dinner entree selections include everything from raw bar towers to lobster pasta and an over-the-top 36-ounce tomahawk steak.