Miami Spice Coconut Grove Restaurant Guide

If you can’t get enough of the Greater Miami and Miami Beach dining scene, Miami Spice is probably one of your most anticipated times of the year. Back again this August and September, this annual restaurant program draws in summer diners with discounted meals and exciting prix-fixe menus. Brunch and lunch menus are set at $40, while dinner ranges from $50 to $65, or $95+ for Reserve tier experiences.

From Italian and Greek to contemporary American eats, you’ll find three-course menus to indulge every craving in this major foodie neighborhood nestled along the waterfront. Not sure where to start? Check out our picks for the best Miami Spice participating restaurants in Coconut Grove.

Bellini

Perched on the Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove hotel’s posh rooftop, Bellini by Cipriani serves authentic Italian with sweeping views over the lush tree canopy and out to Biscayne Bay.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 Miami Spice lunch menu Monday through Saturday.
• $65 dinner menu Sunday through Thursday.

What we’re ordering: At lunch, start with the caprese or cauliflower soup, then move on to mains like lamb chop scottadito, veal scaloppine or grilled langoustine. Finish with the delicate crème brûlée.

For dinner, try the thinly sliced octopus carpaccio to start, then opt for a pasta like the excellent spaghetti alle vongole, or a protein like filet mignon or salmon. Keep things classic with a tiramisu for dessert.

Da Angelino Cucina Italiana 

Lacing modern elegance with Italian tradition, Da Angelino Cucina Italiana is a charming Coconut Grove gem. This “Love Letter to Italy” centers around homemade comfort food crafted from the soul. 

When it’s offered: 

• $40 lunch is available Monday through Friday. 
• $50 dinner is offered Sunday through Saturday.

What we’re ordering: Highlights from lunch include melanzane impanate alla parmigiana (a breaded sliced eggplant dish), penne with a creamy shrimp sauce, skirt steak and seared salmon. At dinner, order the yellowfin tuna tartare, braised short ribs and mashed potatoes or seared sea bream. Desserts feature tiramisu or crispy millegolie al pistachio with fresh berries.

Grand Public

New to CocoWalk, Grand Public brings neighborhood vibes, a social setting, and shareable modern American plates with a global coastal flair. This is a celebratory spot ideal for long lunches, lively dinners and memorable nights out.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 Miami Spice brunch is offered on Sunday.
• $40 lunch runs Sunday through Saturday.
• $50 dinner is available Sunday through Saturday.

What we’re ordering: For brunch, whet your appetite with the baked spinach artichoke dip before diving into Mexican-infused huevos monte and a specialty coffee or ice cream for dessert.

Lunch includes beef carpaccio or hamachi crudo as firsts and continues with the hearty Grand burger or lemon fettuccini before closing out with coffee or ice cream.

At dinner, order the tuna tataki to start followed by veal and beef meatball rigatoni or steak frites. For dessert, our choice is the chocolate cake.

Isabelle’s 

Reserve a stylish table on the patio at Isabelle’s Coconut Grove, located inside The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. This lush spot strewn with bistro lights makes for a romantic setting to enjoy seasonally inspired steak and seafood with bright pops of flavor.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 lunch is available Monday through Friday.
• $50 dinner menus are available Monday through Friday.

What we’re ordering: The Grove cassava fritters, herb-crusted chicken milanese and grilled Florida catch are just a few highlights from the lunch menu, followed by Florida honey and arrowroot brûlée or dark chocolate rum cake for dessert.

In the evening, go for the smoked burrata and fire-roasted heirloom tomatoes, Heritage chicken with charred corn and yuca hash the mini midnight tiramisu with rum-soaked lady fingers to finish.

Le Specialita Café & Market

Inside the Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove, Le Specialita Café & Market from Cipriani showcases rustic Italian fare steeped in family tradition dating back nearly 100 years. Inspired by the Italian Riviera circa the 1950s, the café evokes slow afternoons in a laid-back setting.

When it’s offered: 

• $40 lunch menu is offered Monday through Friday.
• $50 dinner is available Sunday through Saturday.

What we’re ordering: Lunch includes classic options like a soup of the day, Caesar salad and meatballs to start. For entrees, there’s pastas and chicken pizzaiola, followed by sorbet, gelato or lemon meringue for dessert. From the dinner options, we’re into the fried calamari paired with fresh spaghetti pomodoro with burrata gelato for dessert.

Manoli

Coastal Greek blends with the warmth of Miami at Manoli, a new addition to the Coconut Grove restaurant scene led by MICHELIN-trained chef Emmanouil “Manoli” Aslanoglou. The ambiance here is elevated and approachable, a spot for friends and family to break pita bread together and celebrate at the table.

When it’s offered: 

• $65 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Wednesday through Sunday.

What we’re ordering: Start with the wild-caught shrimp saganaki, then go with the prime rack of lamb with hand-cut fries and creamy tzatziki for your main. The grand finale is a slice of the portokalopita orange pie with sour cream.

Mayfair Grill 

A striking tropical oasis, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is home to Mayfair Grill, where chef Jorge Rivera Parrilla plates modern American cuisine grilled over an open flame and inspired by Miami. The courtyard, with its lush greenery and elaborate fountains, adds to the experience.

When it’s offered: 

• $65 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Tuesday through Saturday.

What we’re ordering: Highlights from the starters include local burrata and grilled octopus. We’d go with the churrasco with oyster mushrooms and red chimichurri for the entree, though the branzino with corn puree is also enticing. For dessert, it’s a toss-up between carrot cake tres leches and a mini espresso martini.