Miami Spice Restaurants with a View

From panoramic oceanfront vistas to glittering nighttime skylines, Greater Miami and Miami Beach has no shortage of stunning backdrops. Make the most of these scenes during Miami Spice Restaurant Months in August and September, when many of the top restaurants in Miami offer special three-course meals priced at $40 for brunch and lunch, $50 or $65 for dinner and elevated Reserve experiences starting at $95. Here's our guide to the best Miami Spice restaurants for dining with a view.

Baia Beach Club

Just past the pool at the Mondrian South Beach, Baia Beach Club offers a lush waterfront setting overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline. Pairing scenic views with a lively beach club atmosphere, it's a popular spot for lunch, sunset cocktails and dinner.

When it’s offered: Visit Monday through Friday to enjoy a $40 lunch or a daily $50 dinner special during Miami Spice.

What we’re ordering: The lunch menu includes salmon tartare with crunchy taro chips and grilled skirt steak served with French fries and a savory port wine shallot sauce. For dinner, try the cabernet angus short ribs with creamy polenta and grilled baby carrots. End on a sweet note with the strawberry rhubarb pannacotta or Basque cheesecake.

Lido Bayside

Sweeping bay views and dreamy Miami sunsets serve as the backdrop at Lido Bayside, the stylish and laid-back dockside restaurant at The Standard Spa in Miami Beach.

When it’s offered: During Miami Spice, this light and breezy Mediterranean spot offers a weekday $40 lunch menu and a weeknight $65 dinner menu.

What we’re ordering: Highlights from lunch include chilled gazpacho topped with blue crab, avocado mousse and toasted brioche, as well as roasted yogurt za’atar chicken with caramelized carrots and gremolata. For dinner, we recommend the short ribs in a sherry jus and branzino with fennel-tomato stew and fried leeks.

Seaspice

Arrive by land or water at Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge, an elegant, South of France–inspired restaurant located on the banks of the Miami River in Downtown Miami.

When it’s offered: During Miami Spice, Seaspice is offering a $40 weekend brunch and a $40 lunch from Tuesday through Friday, along with a $65 dinner offered Tuesday through Sunday.

What we’re ordering: Enjoy views of yachts passing by while you dig into smoked salmon Benedict layered over crispy potato latkes, fresh baby spinach and tangy dill hollandaise. Dinner highlights include crispy filet mignon Milanese served atop peppery baby arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, sweet cherry tomatoes and citrus vinaigrette.

Elia on the River

Dock-and-dine Italian restaurant Elia On the River sits on the first floor of the River Landing Shops & Residences, a shopping and restaurant center right on the Miami River. With its gorgeous design and coastal flair, Elia is great after a day of shopping or for date night.

When it’s offered: Enjoy the $65 Miami Spice dinner special Sunday through Thursday while soaking in riverfront views.

What we’re ordering: The coastal Italian-inspired menu features wagyu meatballs with whipped ricotta, gnocchi Di Sorrento and spicy rigatoni in a creamy vodka sauce with crispy pancetta. For dessert, save room for tiramisu or the pistachio cream cake.

Rosa Sky

Perched 22 floors above Brickell's skyline, Rosa Sky is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Miami, serving handcrafted cocktails and globally inspired tapas with stunning city views and DJs keeping the vibe festive.

When it’s offered: Meet up with your friends or go on a date night Wednesday through Sunday for the $50 Miami Spice dinner.

What we’re ordering: Start your meal with the buffalo chicken empanadas dipped in creamy blue cheese, then move on to pillowy pork belly bao buns with jicama, peanut crumble and kumquat chutney. For dessert, we recommend the chocolate cake with charred citrus and Grand Marnier caramel.

Tea Room

Find Tea Room hidden behind a black door inside the trendy EAST Miami hotel in bustling Brickell. It’s an enchanting cocktail speakeasy inspired by Hong Kong’s sophisticated lounges, with sweeping skyline views through massive glass windows.

When it’s offered: This Miami Spice, Tea Room offers its $65 dinner menu Wednesday through Thursday, with a menu steeped in Asian influences.

What we’re ordering: Choose from hamachi tiradito, Vietnamese spring rolls or the “Under the Seaweed” sushi roll to start. Entrées include Bang Bang shrimp or crab rangoon lamb chops with Balinese rice. For dessert, the Bananas Foster – caramelized bananas and candied pecans with whipped cream – is the perfect way to end the night.