Best Miami Hotel Restaurants

Greater Miami & Miami Beach hotels have always been known for their glamour and sophistication, and some of them are also home to some of the most sought-after places to eat. From rooftop dining to Argentinian barbecue and MICHELIN-recommended Cantonese, here are some of the best hotel restaurants in the destination.

Fine Cantonese Dining at Hakkasan

Hakkasan is an upscale, MICHELIN-recommended Cantonese restaurant tucked inside the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach. Moody, quiet and elegant, it’s a favorite for date nights and special occasions. Dishes like crispy prawns with orange sauce and Peking duck with black bean sauce are served on imperial marble tables and best enjoyed alongside a Saketini (vodka, gin, sake, lime and cucumber) or a Basil Heaven (bourbon, St. Germain liqueur, passion fruit, basil and orange bitters).

Pan-Asian Wonders at Jaya at The Setai

At Jaya at The Setai, located within The Setai Miami Beach hotel, you can enjoy gourmet Indian cuisine as well as other refined Pan-Asian delights. White lights draped on tall palm trees line this South Beach restaurant, where you can dine indoors in the elegant dining room or outdoors on the patio. Enjoy the salmon panang curry with coconut curry, the Thali platter (the chef’s daily selection of assorted Indian dishes), Peking duck, Chilean sea bass and branzino, and rib eye or lamb chops from the grill. The ambiance is elevated each evening with live entertainment, adding a vibrant touch to the culinary experience.

Mediterranean Revival Elegance at Fontana

Fontana, the signature restaurant at the iconic Biltmore Hotel Miami - Coral Gables, in Coral Gables, offers a refined Italian dining experience in a stunning Mediterranean Revival setting. Enjoy your meal in the lush outdoor courtyard around a beautiful fountain or within the romantic, elegantly appointed interior. While the menu changes with the seasons, standout favorites include the pappardelle Bolognese (handmade pasta with slow-simmered meat sauce), daily risotto specials and roasted whole branzino. Don’t miss the popular Sunday champagne brunch with fresh pastas, carving stations, caviar, a raw bar, sushi and bottomless bubbly.

An Argentinian Barbecue Feast at Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann

Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, an upscale Argentinian steakhouse inside Faena Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach, stands out for both its MICHELIN-recommended cuisine and vibrant, art-filled interior featuring striking contemporary murals. Internationally renowned chef and Argentine grill master Francis Mallmann created the restaurant’s live-fire cooking concept from his memories of South American asado (barbecue) traditions. A visit to Los Fuegos is special any day of the week but especially on Sunday afternoon for the Fire Dome Asado price-fixed feast. Enjoy appetizers, a selection of grilled meats, including rib eye, organic chicken, branzino and more, side dishes and a dessert buffet. Outdoor and indoor seating is available. 

Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine at NUNA

If you’re looking for a romantic dinner spot with stunning rooftop views of the Brickell skyline, look no further than NUNA at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.  Helmed by acclaimed chef Jaime Pesaque – whose restaurant Mayta in Lima, Peru, was named the world's best restaurant at the 2022 World Culinary Awards – this sleek newcomer is the latest Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) addition to Miami’s dining scene. Try the NUNA ceviche, a vibrant mix of scallops, octopus, shrimp, crispy calamari, rocoto peppers and leche de tigre, as well as the indulgent arroz con pato, featuring duck and rice with cilantro, yuzu, confit, foie gras, shoyu egg yolk and carrots. Round out your meal with expertly prepared sashimi, nigiri and one of the decadent desserts, including silky Peruvian flan.

Seafood & Burgers With A View at Area 31

Perched on the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, Area 31 boasts sweeping views of the skyline and Biscayne Bay. A local hot spot for brunch and happy hour, this rooftop restaurant serves an international, seafood-centric menu alongside dishes such as Australian rack of lamb and slow-cooked short ribs. Chef Sezer Deniz emphasizes locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy regular events like Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays and Smash Burger Thursday, when you can score a Wagyu smash burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, guacamole and fries for only $18.

A Treetop Dining Retreat at Quinto

Quinto is a vibrant Latin American restaurant in the EAST Miami hotel, located atop Brickell City Centre. Start your day with an extravagant continental breakfast buffet or drop by for brunch and all-day dining as well as a wide selection of wines and cocktails. Sip on a Chili Rita (tequila reposado, red wine, Thai chili, lime juice and agave syrup) while enjoying a variety of grilled meats, fish and vegetables or the jalea de mariscos, a fried seafood platter with shrimp and calamari. Dine alfresco on the lush, modern terrace that feels like a treetop escape.

Enjoy the Salt Life at Ocean Social

Located in the iconic Eden Roc hotel in stylish-yet-relaxed Mid Beach, Ocean Social can almost make you feel like you’re dining on a boat. Soak in sweeping ocean views while savoring a menu that’s refined yet inviting-from shrimp ceviche and birria quesadillas to fresh sea bass, gourmet burgers, pizzas and vibrant salads. Swing by for handcrafted cocktails during happy hour, Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

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