Best Miami Hotel Restaurants

Greater Miami and Miami Beach hotels have long been known for their glamour and sophistication, so it’s no surprise that many are also home the destination’s most sought-after places to eat. From breezy rooftop dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to a lush Mediterranean garden and MICHELIN-recommended Cantonese cuisine, these are our picks for the best hotel restaurants to dine in Miami. 

Hakkasan

Hakkasan is an upscale, MICHELIN-recommended Cantonese restaurant tucked inside the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach. Quiet and elegant, with low lighting, it’s a favorite for date nights and special occasions. 

Dishes like Crispy Almond Prawns and Traditional Roasted Peking Duck are served on imperial marble tables and best enjoyed alongside the restaurant’s original Saketini (vodka, gin, sake, lime and cucumber) or a Basil Heaven (Woodford Reserve bourbon, St. Germain liqueur, passion fruit, basil and orange bitters). Dim Sum brunch is offered Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Gianni’s at the Former Versace Mansion

Gianni’s at the Former Versace Mansion is a popular tourist destination for South Beach dining right on historic Ocean Drive. Formerly the home of famed Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace, you can book a stay at his former mansion, now called Villa Casa Casuarina. Or just make a reservation for lunch or dinner at Gianni’s, which serves a menu of upscale Mediterranean seafood.

Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by extravagant frescoes, mosaics and a 24-karat gold-lined pool, serving as a magical backdrop for your dining experience, as well as for stunning photos. Match the luxurious setting with a stunning seafood tower or Golden Osetra caviar service before diving into highlights like lobster spaghetti, Chilean sea bass in garlic saffron butter or a 20-ounce prime bone-in ribeye.

Rao’s

A New York City institution, Rao’s opened its Miami Beach location in 2023, in the historic St. Moritz Tower at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The Miami outpost is grander and more modern than its quaint East Harlem predecessor, but you’ll still find many of the original southern Neapolitan favorites, such as Rao’s Famous Meatballs and Chicken Parmigiana.

Because of its coastal location, the South Beach restaurant offers a more assorted seafood selection, including a raw bar – a seafood tower of oysters, shrimp, lobster, clams, and stone crab, and caviar service – as well as permanent pasta dishes like Lobster Fra Diavolo.

Zaytinya

Inside the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, a true gem of Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach, you will find Zaytinya by José Andrés. This Mediterranean paradise offers a menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese traditions, and you can dine in either the sleek indoor dining room, or the outdoor garden patio space with hanging greenery.

The menu centers around a variety of curated mezzes (shared plates). There’s the Vegetarian Mezze, including seared halloumi; Seafood Mezze, including Octopus Santorini, and Meat Mezze, including Bone Marrow Kibbeh. The family-style Kebab Platter is also a great way to sample the restaurant’s range of vibrant flavors with a group.

Watr at the 1 Rooftop

Located 18 stories above the Atlantic Ocean, Watr at the 1 Rooftop is the crowning jewel of the eco-friendly 1 Hotel South Beach. This seed-oil-free restaurant serves Japanese-influenced cuisine with a healthy dose of Miami sky and water views, and prides itself in supporting local farmers. 

Come for lunch or dinner to experience the varied selections from the raw bar and sushi bar. Or choose from solid staples like the carrot-ginger salad, grilled octopus with yuzu-miso marinade or Wagyu skirt steak with teriyaki and wasabi, sunomono and togarashi salt. There are also a variety of desserts to try, including as assortment of mochi ice cream.

Matador Room

The Miami Beach EDITION hotel is a MICHELIN-recommended urban resort that’s also home to Matador Room, where the glamorous dining room still showcases the original 1950s-era chandelier. The menu was developed by world-renowned French-American Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and is inspired by the flavors of South America, the Caribbean and Spain.

Every dish is crafted with local ingredients. Favorites include the arroz con pollo with crackling skin and lemon zest, the black truffle and fontina cheese pizza and the chef’s legendary warm Valrhona chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream. 

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