Recommended South Beach Restaurants July 7-14

The Forge Restaurant and Winebar
The Forge Restaurant and Winebar

Great news! Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges aren’t waiting until August to kick off Miami Spice Discount Menus. Lucky diners can taste the best of Jaya at the Setai and The Forge where Pre-Spice pricing is already in effect. Miami’s best chefs are pairing up with Verde’s Kaytlin Brakefield on a Summer Dinner Series and Sugarcane and Meat Market have added new cocktails and delicious bar bites to their extended Happy Hours this season. Great news! Miami and Miami Beach’s Top Restaurants and Lounges aren’t waiting until August to kick off Miami Spice Discount Menus. Lucky diners can taste the best of Jaya at the Setai and The Forge where Pre-Spice pricing is already in effect. Miami’s best chefs are pairing up with Verde’s Kaytlin Brakefield on a Summer Dinner Series and Sugarcane and Meat Market have added new cocktails and delicious bar bites to their extended Happy Hours this season.

The Forge / 432 Arthur Godfrey Road Miami Beach

The Forge Restaurant and Winebar welcomes Executive Chef Julia Doyne, the first woman to hold the top job at this venerable landmark. She’s celebrating the summer season with a $39 July Pre-Spice Menu that includes a complimentary glass of dessert wine. Join the fun Fridays at the Veuve Cliquot Happy Hour with $50 bottles and $10 flutes of champagne plus free hors d’oeuvres at the bar from 6pm until midnight. The Forge Restaurant and Winebar welcomes Executive Chef Julia Doyne, the first woman to hold the top job at this venerable landmark. She’s celebrating the summer season with a $39 July Pre-Spice Menu that includes a complimentary glass of dessert wine. Join the fun Fridays at the Veuve Cliquot Happy Hour with $50 bottles and $10 flutes of champagne plus free hors d’oeuvres at the bar from 6pm until midnight.

Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach
Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach
Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach / 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

No need to wait for the Miami Spice promotion to begin in August when Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach offers guests a $39 three-course Summer Spice Menu right now! Executive Chef Mathias Gervais’ “East Meets West” dinner includes a choice of four appetizers like Pork Belly Bao or Chicken and Coconut Shrimp, four entrée options including Lobster Laksa, Tandoor Chicken Masala and Peking Duck, and two desserts.

No need to wait for the Miami Spice promotion to begin in August when Jaya at the Setai Miami Beach offers guests a $59 three-course Summer Spice Menu right now! Executive Chef Mathias Gervais’ “East Meets West” dinner includes a choice of four appetizers like Pork Belly Bao or Chicken and Coconut Shrimp, four entrée options including Lobster Laksa, Tandoor Chicken Masala and Peking Duck, and two desserts.

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill / 3252 NE First Avenue, Miami

Midtown’s favorite dining destination celebrates summer with DJs spinning Thursday through Saturday nights and eight new slushy frozen drink specials like the Guayaba Dream; a mix of Ketel One orange vodka, guava and Disaronno. Stop in for weeknight Happy Hour from 4pm – 7pm when beer, bubbles and bar bites including edamame, house made sushi rolls and American Wagyu sliders are priced under $7. Midtown’s favorite dining destination celebrates summer with DJs spinning Thursday through Saturday nights and eight new slushy frozen drink specials like the Guayaba Dream; a mix of Ketel One orange vodka, guava and Disaronno. Stop in for weeknight Happy Hour from 4pm – 7pm when beer, bubbles and bar bites including edamame, house made sushi rolls and American Wagyu sliders are priced under $7.

Sugar's open-air garden area
Sugar
Sugar / 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami

Experience Sugar Rooftop Bar and Gardens, a tropical oasis built high atop Brickell City Centre’s EAST Hotel. This Asian-inspired gathering spot designed by Los Angeles Studio Collective features a Balinese carved oak bar, teak decking and lush landscaping. Enjoy panoramic views with cocktails and tapas like spicy chicken wings, steamed prawn and shrimp dumplings and beef satay seven days a week starting at 4pm. Experience Sugar Rooftop Bar and Gardens, a tropical oasis built high atop Brickell City Centre’s EAST Hotel. This Asian-inspired gathering spot designed by Los Angeles Studio Collective features a Balinese carved oak bar, teak decking and lush landscaping. Enjoy panoramic views with cocktails and tapas like spicy chicken wings, steamed prawn and shrimp dumplings and beef satay seven days a week starting at 4pm.

Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami
Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami
Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami / 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Miami’s premier cultural destination, the Pérez Art Museum announces an exciting Summer Guest Chef Series at Verde Restaurant where Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will partner with some of Miami’s best to craft an exclusive three-course wine and dinner experience. Join in the fun for $85 per person with Chef Michael Pirolo (7/7), Chef Aaron Brooks (8/4) and Chef Niven Patel (9/1). Miami’s premier cultural destination, the Pérez Art Museum announces an exciting Summer Guest Chef Series at Verde Restaurant where Executive Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will partner with some of Miami’s best to craft an exclusive three-course wine and dinner experience. Join in the fun for $85 per person with Chef Michael Pirolo (7/7), Chef Aaron Brooks (8/4) and Chef Niven Patel (9/1).

Meat Market on Lincoln Road
Meat Market on Lincoln Road
Meat Market / 915 Lincoln Road Miami Beach

Lincoln Road’s favorite steakhouse, Meat Market announces a $26 two-course lunch special available noon to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy a choice of summer fresh soups and salads, or BBQ Short Rib Empanadas to start and entrees like Char-Grilled Ribeye, Blackened Salmon and a duo of house signature burgers with a variety of sides. The popular Friday night happy hour now extends through Saturday and Sunday from 5pm – 8pm. Lincoln Road’s favorite steakhouse, Meat Market announces a $26 two-course lunch special available noon to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy a choice of summer fresh soups and salads, or BBQ Short Rib Empanadas to start and entrees like Char-Grilled Ribeye, Blackened Salmon and a duo of house signature burgers with a variety of sides. The popular Friday night happy hour now extends through Saturday and Sunday from 5pm – 8pm.

For more fun things to do after dark, check out our weekly South Beach Nightclub Guide and our Super Summer Pool Party Guide!