Miami Beach is more than a pretty face with calm, turquoise waters, swaying palm trees and Art Deco masterpieces. It’s also a culinary wonderland, where foodies will discover fine restaurants for a leisurely lunch with a view or a special night out. Every year, locals and visitors look forward to Miami Spice Restaurant Months, August 1-September 30, when more than 250 restaurants in the destination offer special three-course meals for $30 or $35 for lunch or brunch and $45 or $60 for dinner. Save up your calories (while saving money) for delicious dining experiences at the best Miami Spice restaurants in Miami Beach.

Golden fried chicken paired sides, glass of white wine and lime water served in a Joe's Stone Crab mug — Joe’s is more than stone crabs. It serves great fried chicken, too.

Joe's Stone Crab: Savor A South Beach Institution at a Special Price

While stone crab season doesn’t begin until October, any season is a good reason to dine at the South Beach institution Joe's Stone Crab, especially at a discounted price. Joe's, which is recommended by MICHELIN, is offering a Miami Spice lunch and two dinner menus priced at $45 and $60. Whatever time you dine, we suggest starting with the stone crab bisque and opting for seafood dishes, like parmesan-topped cod and sautéed or fried shrimp, all of which come with one of Joe’s signature sides, like hash browns. Choose the $60 dinner menu to indulge in a “Taste of Joe’s,” which includes Joe’s’ famous fried chicken and three stone crab claws, or upgrade to a full order of claws. Whatever you do, don’t leave without trying their famous Key lime pie.

Grilled steak accompanied by elegant sides and garnishes — Discover LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy South Beach

LT Steak & Seafood: A Taste Of Summer at The Betsy South Beach

Helmed by renowned French chef Laurent Tourondel, LT Steak & Seafood, tucked inside The Betsy South Beach, is celebrating its 15th year, and its Miami Spice menu offers a delicious taste of summer. Dig into creative entrées, like hanger steak with kumquat chimichurri sauce or local cobia with corn chowder, and starters, including soft stracciatella cheese with roasted apricots and Iberico ham and local burrata with fennel jam. The Betsy is known for live music, so there’s a good chance you’ll hear jazz if you have dinner at LT Steak & Seafood.

Elegant dining room at The Strand, Carillon Miami, featuring chic decor and panoramic ocean views — Indulge in breathtaking ocean views at The Strand at Carillon Miami

The Strand at Carillon Miami: Locally Sourced Dishes & Stunning Views

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is known as a pillar of health and wellness in North Beach, and the onsite The Strand at Carillon Miami restaurant matches its ethos with locally-sourced seasonal ingredients and health-conscious dishes. The restaurant also showcases beautiful ocean views, whether you sit on the patio or in the dining room. At dinner, savor starters like artichoke carpaccio with black truffle vinaigrette, a salad made of roasted, pickled and raw beets, and tender grilled octopus with saffron orzo. Entrées are just as enticing, ranging from red wine-infused risotto with West Coast oyster mushrooms, pasta kicked up with a Calabrian chili vodka sauce, or Key West pink shrimp on a bed of creamy polenta. Coconut panna cotta, tiramisu or olive oil cake are great ways to cap off your meal.

Seabass fillet garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by vibrant vegetables — Experience the finest flavors at Bagatelle Miami

Bagatelle Miami: French Cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Perfect for date night or a fun night out with friends, Bagatelle Miami is a beautiful restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach with a Miami Spice menu showcasing its French cuisine. Kick off your dinner with stuffed zucchini flowers drizzled with truffled dressing or thinly sliced beef carpaccio touched with olive oil, lime and pepper sauce. Dig into entrées like braised bison short ribs in red wine sauce with puffed potatoes or oven-roasted sea bass filet with eggplants, tomatoes and toasted almonds. Dessert choices include coconut sorbet crowned with roasted pineapple and cardamom syrup or shortbread with strawberries and cream.

Casa Isola Osteria: Italian Food By A James Beard Award-Nominated Chef

Conceived by one of Miami’s best chefs, James Beard Award-nominated Chef Jose Mendin, the adorable Casa Isola Osteria presents traditional-meets-modern Italian cuisine with a touch of Asian fusion. Tucked away in the posh Sunset Harbour neighborhood, this welcoming restaurant is best loved for its pastas, like spicy rigatoni and truffle ravioli, braised Wagyu pappardelle and solid favorites, like meatballs with house ricotta and chicken parm. Check back for Miami Spice menu highlights.

Sérêvène: French & Japanese Fusion For Adult Palates

Sérêvène, located inside the Hotel Greystone in South Beach, is a food lover’s dream. This stylish restaurant with a tropical feel caters to diners 21 and older, and its menu mingles French traditions with a Japanese izakaya. Start your dinner with beef tartare prepared tableside (for a small upcharge), or, for something lighter, sample red beet noodles tinged with Asian pear and strawberry. Move on to entrées such as decadent butter-poached lobster atop al dente bucatini pasta and touched with caviar, katsu chicken lollipops paired with shishito peppers, and flavor-rich Japanese green curry. End the evening with chocolate soufflé, a spiked adult popsicle, or for an upcharge, foie gras crème brûlée.

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