Miami Spice and Spa Months on Ocean Drive

August is a magical month in Miami. That’s the when Miami Spice and Miami Spa Months converge, offering incredible deals at top participating restaurants and spas across Greater Miami and Miami Beach, which means August is prime time to take advantage of both of these promotions — and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach is a fantastic place to start. 

Many top restaurants and award-winning spas are located on this iconic strip, and most of them are participating in the promotions. Get ready for an indulgent August with our guide to maximizing both Miami Spice and Miami Spa on Ocean Drive.

Miami Spa Months On Ocean Drive

K'Alma Spa

Situated inside the historic Hotel Victor in the heart of Ocean Drive, K’Alma Spa is an oasis of peace and tranquility in South Beach. With a philosophy centered around Peruvian crystals and healing traditions, it’s home to a steam room and calming relaxation room.

When it’s offered: During Spa Months, take advantage of the discounted treatments Monday through Sunday.

Treatments we’re trying: Indulge in a 30, 50 or 80-minute Blackberry Obsidian Massage ($109, $159, $199, respectively), implementing blackberry and hydrating coconut oil, while grounding your energy with obsidian. There’s also a 50-minute Strawberry Quartz Renewal facial ($159), which features a rejuvenating vitamin rich strawberry rhubarb mask and quartz therapy.

What’s included: Limited-time access to K’Alma’s wellness amenities, including the relaxation room and meditation rooms, hammam, lockers with showers and complimentary water and tea.

Top Miami Spice Restaurants On Ocean Drive

Gianni's

What’s more iconically South Beach than dining at the former Versace Mansion on Ocean Drive? At Gianni’s, you can do just that. Whether inside the maximalist dining room or outside on the terrace overlooking the legendary mosaic pool, Miami Spice is the perfect time to take advantage of this one-of-a-kind dining experience centered around Italian cuisine.

When it’s offered: 

• $50 dinner menu Sunday through Thursday.
• $40 lunch menu all week long.

What we’re ordering: Enjoy entrees like truffle gnocchi, spicy rigatoni and meatballs and prime filet mignon. Appetizers round things out with highlights including wild mushroom arancini, oysters Rockefeller, yellowfin tuna crudo and burrata heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto. For dessert, we’re getting the tiramisu, but there’s also a key lime pie and other sweets on offer.

A Fish Called Avalon  

A Fish Called Avalon is one of Ocean Drive’s classic seafood restaurants. Since 1989, it’s been a destination for fine dining, live music and welcoming atmosphere.

When it’s offered: 

• $65 dinner menu all week long.

What we’re ordering: Start with baked escargot, bang bang shrimp or a classic wedge salad. The chimichurri top sirloin with a leek-potato mash is a hearty entree option; or go for the branzino in an heirloom tomato vinaigrette with basmati rice. For dessert, order the pecan crust key lime pie with fresh homemade whipped cream.

Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach, the legendary South of Fifth beach club, joins in on the Miami Spice action. Dine on the patio or with your toes in the sand and enjoy live DJs and entertainment with your meal.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 lunch menu Monday through Friday. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.

What we’re ordering: To start, choose from hamachi tiradito, Greek salad or tempura shrimp tacos. Highlights from the entrees include Mediterranean branzino and gnocchi al forno with braised brisket ragu. For dessert, the triple chocolate cake is the move.

News Café

News Café is where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace would enjoy his breakfast and catch up on the news when he lived on Ocean Drive in the 1990s. Today, this beloved institution remains a destination for all-day dining with hearty portions and a patio ideal for people-watching along Ocean Drive.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 brunch menu all week long.
• $50 dinner menu all week long.

What we’re ordering: Indulge in a classic Ocean Drive brunch experience, eggs Benedict, barbacoa chilaquiles and bagel and lox. For dinner, entrée highlights include chicken parm, grilled Florida snapper or a poke bowl, plus appetizers like tuna tartare and Caesar salad. Finish with the tiramisu or chocolate layer cake.

Havana 1957

No visit to South Beach is complete without indulging in some Cuban eats, and Havana 1957 on Ocean Drive is just the place. It’s a transportive experience that will whisk you away to the heyday of 1950s Havana, in a lively setting with authentic Cuban dishes and cocktails.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 lunch menu all week long.
• $50 dinner menus all week long.

What we’re ordering: To start, truffle yuca fries and classic ceviche are a must. For entrees, go for the shredded braised flank steak vaca frita with Cuban citrus mojo, rice and beans or the garlic shrimp served with rice and plantains. During lunch, don’t skip the Cuban sandwich. For dessert, it’s flan or tiramisu.