Bottomless and full o' booze... these are all the best brunch places in Miami.
LessLong known for its majestic sunsets over the Miami skyline and rosé-all-day weekend affairs, The Deck at Island Gardens has recently brought on chef Joe Bonavita to revitalize its menu. So now, in addition to soaking up the sun (and the scene) in your private cabana, you can also peruse a multi-station buffet offering everything from roast beef and lamb shoulder to pizzas, omelets, granola, and house-made guacamole.
Nikkei cuisine has proven time and again that it adapts marvelously to brunch and this latest example is no exception. Here, you can start out with a sake sangria that doesn’t punch as hard as its wine-based forefather before moving on to an avocado Benedict where the traditional egg-and-hollandaise setup arrives atop a lightly grilled avocado. If sweets are your jam, opt for the coco matcha French toast.
Not that brunching on cauliflower nachos and a Michy’s fried chicken sandwich was ever really a lacking experience, per se, especially when paired with the absinthe-and-cucumber-juice hair of the dog that is the Green Beast. But throw in a drag show led by bearded bombshell Karla Croqueta and you’ve got a South Beach experience fit for everyone from tourists to industry types.
The drag brunch at R House is a Miami Sunday tradition right up there with getting disappointed by the Dolphins. But unlike the Dolphins, R House is full of pleasant surprises, where in addition to the best drag revue in the city you’ll also get a menu that would be pretty fantastic even if it wasn’t raining men. The R Cuban Breakfast with scrambled eggs, moros y cristianos, and tostones would put you into a food coma.
Long before brunch became as ubiquitous in Miami as Cuban sandwiches, there was Nikki Beach, whose Sunday spread was equal parts boozy feast and serious South Beach scene. And even though it seems like you can find quality brunch in a gas station nowadays, Nikki Beach still offers one of the city’s strongest with crepe, pasta, waffle, and prime rib stations headlining a colorful lineup that runs the length of the restaurant.
Brunch doesn’t have to mean heavenly amounts of cured pork and eggs six different ways. For a carb-ier, sugar-focused alternative, no place tops his beloved outpost from master pastry chef Antonio Bachour. In addition to the usual croissants and macarons, the lengthier weekend menu also includes guava and cheese pancakes, challah French toast, and a Spanish scramble, all showcasing the same detailed deliciousness as their sweet counterparts.
Chef Jose Mendin puts his own spin on a host of brunch standards inside this home-grown sushi favorite. Highlights include onsen tamago shakshuka with soft baked eggs in a tomato-anticucho sauce and Korean chicken and waffles with honey chili garlic glaze. And don’t skip the breakfast bao bun, a fist-sized delight stuffed with poached egg, avocado tomatillo salsa, chopped bacon, and chorizo.
Major Food Group’s super popular all-day breakfast institution, Sadelle’s, made its way to Coconut Grove and bought its notorious bagel towers and meticulously chopped salads along with them. Situated on the cross section of Tigertail and Mary Streets, this verdant oasis makes for a leisurely spot to meet with friends and family to enjoy sliced-to-order salmon, triple-decker sandwiches, and pastries paired with brunchy cocktails and Miami’s gorgeous al fresco views.
Perched on the pool deck of the Goodtime Hotel, the brainchild of Pharrell Williams and David Grutman is a mint and coral Art Deco lover’s dream complete with DJs and a fun lively atmosphere. Those looking for booze can opt for bottomless Jah-Mah Marys, rosé, and Mimosas for $36 per person, while noshing on specialities like Chocolate Babka French Toast, Moroccan Shakshuka, Avocado Toast, Falafel Benedict, and so much more.
From a tiny grab n’ go counter to an all new recently opened massive diner-esque spot, Chug’s is the place to go if you’re looking for something on the breakfastier side of brunch. Open seven days a week with a selection of breakfast items (available until close) like Salmon Tostada with Cuban bread, whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onions, capers and dill; Chug’s famous Cast-iron Pancake slow-cooked in clarified butter and served on a pool of decadent maple syrup.