Miami Spice Restaurants with a View

Miami Spice Restaurant Months presents a fantastic opportunity to explore Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s diverse and delicious culinary scene. During August and September, participating restaurants offer three-course prix fixe menus on select days, including $35 lunch and brunch specials and $45/$60 dinner specials. Stunning views, from the Atlantic Ocean to Biscayne Bay and the dazzling skyline, are a big part of Miami’s beauty. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Miami Spice restaurants that pair great food with dazzling scenery.

South of France Vibes On The Miami River at Seaspice

Set on a bend of the Miami River in Downtown Miami where diners can arrive by yacht, Seaspice channels South of France vibes in a chic, festive setting. During Miami Spice, it’s offering a three-course $60 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday through Sunday, a $35 lunch menu Tuesday through Friday and $35 brunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner entree highlights include filet mignon, grilled branzino with baby zucchini, capers and lemon, and a rigatone al limone made with grilled calamari and garlic gremolata. For brunch, the short rib or smoked salmon Benedicts are excellent, while lunchtime entrees include a Wagyu burger, branzino filet sandwich and rigatoni pesto.

Ocean Vistas at Joia Beach Restaurant & Beach Club

A restaurant and beach club situated on Watson Island off the mainland near Downtown Miami, Joia Beach Restaurant & Beach Club feels like it could be in the Caribbean or Mediterranean: umbrella-shaded tables overlooking turquoise Biscayne Bay, live DJs spinning tunes and lounge chairs lining the shore of the beach. You can truly make a day or night of soaking up the views and vibes here. During Miami Spice, the restaurant is offering a $60 three-course dinner menu nightly except Tuesday. With a focus on coastal Mediterranean cuisine, the menu includes Greek salad or hamachi crudo to start and grilled branzino and summer garden spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, zucchini and basil pesto topped with burrata and pistachio crumbs as mains. For dessert, we love the baklava and the pistachio fondant.

Classic Italian With A Seaside Backdrop at Il Mulino New York

Situated inside Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach in Sunny Isles Beach with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Il Mulino New York has become a classic destination for sumptuous pasta in a plush setting. Its generous Miami Spice offerings include $60 three-course dinner and $35 lunch menus all week long. At dinnertime, we think the perfect order includes starting with the spaghetti al pomodoro then moving onto a 12-ounce filet mignon in peppercorn sauce (for a small upcharge). For dessert, it’s hard to choose between tiramisu and cannoli. At lunchtime, highlights include a caprese salad with burrata, rigatoni Bolognese and a red snapper Livornese with black olives and capers.

Spectacular Panoramic Views at Artisan Beach House

Uniquely positioned at the northern edge of Bal Harbour with views spanning the Intracoastal Waterway, Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, Artisan Beach House at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami serves global seafood-forward cuisine in a barefoot luxury atmosphere. The setting is truly breathtaking, and during Miami Spice, Artisan Beach House is serving a $60 three-course dinner menu and $35 lunch menu Sunday through Thursday. Take your pick from guava chili-glazed salmon, cabernet-braised short rib and achiote-rubbed shrimp tacos for entrees. Starters include local ceviche, short rib and gooey Oaxacan cheese empanadas, and a Florida shrimp cocktail. For dessert, go light with a blood orange sorbet or indulgent with banana cheesecake brulee.

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