The 21 Best Brunches in Miami
Calories don't count on Sunday
If a city was ever perfectly suited for brunch, it’s Miami. When the main occupation is filming your food, and “working hours” are a relative term, it creates the perfect atmosphere for long, leisurely afternoon meals filled with decadent dishes and bottomless drinks. Really, we could serve brunch seven days a week here, and there wouldn’t be much of a falloff.
That’s why nearly every great restaurant in Miami has a bang-up brunch service. The only question then is where to go to find the best brunch spots in Miami? As per usual, we all had our thoughts on the matter, so we expanded our usual list of 7s to 21.
Here’s where The Leftovers team says has the best brunch in Miami.
Amara at Paraiso
Amara is redefining waterfront luxury with its buffet set against sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, priced at $89 per adult (and $48 for children under 12). The spread features Latin-inspired and coastal flavors - think artisan breads & bagels, seasonal vegetables and salads, a full raw bar stocked with oysters, chilled shrimp, ceviche and lobster roll. Entrées like salt-baked salmon, charcoal-grilled steak, moqueca and Peruvian roasted chicken, plus sweet bites raging from fresh-baked pastries to gelato. Drink packages include mimosas, Bloody Marys, Bellinis, and wines. For $65 you can add signature cocktails and house spirits. –EMN
Pro tip: Don’t miss the raw bar because located in the corner by the open kitchen.
@amaraatparaiso // 3101 NE 7th Ave., Miami
Barsecco
Enter Barsecco on a Saturday morning and you’ll run into, by my estimation, the entire UM student body. The $35 bottomless is fantastic and the vibe remains unmatched. A refreshed outdoor patio, complete with updated furniture, lighting and lush landscaping, gives the space an elevated feel while remaining the neighborhood’s go-to destination for long brunches that often turn into all-day affairs. Balance out the mimosas with the Pina Colada Pancakes, Classic Benedict or one of their ultra-thin pizzas. -Ben Gerkin (BG)
Pro tip: If you’re just here for the bottomless, nice try. Prepare to get something else with the newly introduced $50 minimum spend. @barsecco // 1421 S Miami Ave, Brickell
Batch Gastropub
To some people, “hair of the dog” means drinking in the morning to kill a hangover. In Brickell, it often means going right back to the bar that made you feel half-dead in the first place. Batch’s brunch party doesn’t rage as hard as its Ladies Nights, but the food brings people in just as well. The cinnamon roll waffles are just as sticky sweet and decadent as they sound, and the chicken and waffles with thick cut bacon are always a favorite of visitors from up north in The South. - MM
Pro tip: If you don’t mind a little sugar crash, the Nutella S’mores cast iron “Thicc” pancakes could be the best menu item in Brickell.
@batchmiami // 30 SW 12th St., Brickell
Casadonna
Some kids think it’s cool to hate on anything even remotely “sceney.” But those people also probably wait in line an hour for a bagel. Casadonna is every Miami stereotype you can imagine all rolled into one delectable bayside scene, with one major exception: The food is fantastic. The spread ranges from fresh Italian pastas to an entire room of pastries from Caracas Bakery. And just behind the live piano player on the patio, you’ll find a fresh juice bar too. So order up another glass of rose and embrace your Miami basicness for an afternoon. Sometimes, it’s more fun being the peoplewatchees. -MM
Pro tip: Uber here. They share a parking lot with Klaw (see below) and the valet is a nightmare. @casasonna // 1737 N Bayshore Drive, Edgewater
Daniel’s Miami
Daniel’s has been one of our team’s perpetual favorites for dinner since it took over the old Fiola space in Coral Gables, and the Sunday brunch is the best way to try the restaurants without destroying your wallet. Three courses runs just $45 with options like cobia ceviche with leche de tigre and crispy chickpeas, wagyu beef empanadas, eggs Benedict stacked with prosciutto, Belgian waffles under mascarpone chantilly. Bottomless Bisol prosecco or Prisoner rosé for another $45 buys you a two-hour of all-you-can-drink at one of the better spots in the Gables - OF
Pro Tip: The cacio e pepe lumachine is on the prix fixe, and worth an order. @danielsmiami // 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables
Greenstreet Cafe
The instant cure to a hangover is a seat at Greenstreet Cafe. One of Coconut Grove’s most beloved brunch spots, they’ve been serving the neighborhood since 1990. The Nutella French toast and cinnamon roll pancakes are absolute musts and if a Bloody Mary is in the cards, I wouldn’t skip out. It brings a lively atmosphere without being stuffy, a place where locals, students, families and tourists alike feel at home. -BG
Pro tip: If you’re able to, request a patio table. Greenstreet’s outdoor seating is known as one of Coconut Grove’s premier people-watching destinations. @greenstreetcafe // 3468 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove
Klaw
For brunch with an elevated, King of Miami kinda view, no place tops the rooftop at Klaw. As brunches go, the options here skew a little lighter, so the raw bar oysters, sake-cured salmon, and spinach and avocado benedict sit a little lighter while you bask in the late-morning sun. The view is the main attraction, anyway, where you can order up spritzes and champagne and photograph them against Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline to your followers’ content. -MM
Pro tip: Two words: Breakfast margaritas. But also the valet thing I mentioned with Casadonna.
@klawrestaurant // 1737 N Bayshore Drive, Edgewater
Level 6
What has quickly become a late-night staple in Coconut Grove also serves a pretty stellar weekend brunch. Level 6 is serving up a Spanish-inspired brunch menu which features Spanish French Toast, Patatas Bravas, and their Tortilla Jamon all while providing live-entertainment and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. If mimosas aren’t your drink of choice, the bottomless package also includes Passionfruit Aperol Spritzes, sangria and bellinis. -BG
Pro tip: Their prix fixe brunch menu is excellent which includes one appetizer, entree and dessert for just $35. @level6mia // 3480 Main Hwy 6th floor, Coconut Grove
Lido at the Surfclub
In proper Marco Calenzo fashion, the brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club’s Lido Restaurant features a buffet with a Mediterranean-Italian focus. And for someone who cannot stand buffet-style dining - this is OMG wow. From the raw-bar selection boasting oysters and jumbo shrimp, to the selection of crudos, a pasta bar, and carving stations with fresh catch and meats - even the dessert spread can be enjoyed with ocean views. And a chic crowd. The experience is priced from $125 per person (food only) and is available from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Add-ons like bottomless Champagne by Ferrari are around $45. –EMN
Pro tip: At the carving station, get the fatty piece of the belly carved for you. You are welcome because for $145 - it’s an unbeatable experience.
@lidoatthesurfclub // 9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside.
Little Hen
Think pastel walls, floral teapots, and rose-petal pancakes. Little Hen is unapologetically over the top and built for celebration. Brunch staples include torched grapefruit, steak and eggs with truffle fries, Nutella croissants, and caviar-topped omelets. It’s the move for a birthday, baby shower, or just a girls’ day out. -OF
Pro tip: Weekends book fast. Reserve early or don’t bother going at all.
@littlehen_ // 3451 NE 1st Ave., Midtown
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
The Sunday Asado is the way to experience Los Fuegos. For $115 you get endless steak, ribeye, branzino, empanadas, sides, and a dessert spread, all against the backdrop of Faena’s legendary poolside terrace and live music. Champagne packages push it over the top, but even the base brunch feels like a splurge-worthy deal considering Mallmann’s reputation. -OF
Pro tip: Skip dinner here and do brunch instead. It’s the best bang for your buck.
@faenamiami // 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
LPM
LPM’s ‘La Vie En Rose Brunch Affair’ is where it’s at! French food lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike should make plans for Sundays from noon to 2:30 p.m., when, for the utmost reasonable $65++ per person, guests enjoy a leisurely shared dining experience featuring a selection of the restaurant’s signature favorites. The menu includes shared starters like snail herb brioche, avocado toast, and Japanese amberjack carpaccio, followed by brunch classics including Royal Eggs Benedict and steak and eggs with seasonal sides, before ending on a sweet note with LPM’s signature Cyrus Style French Toast. The beverage program ranges from $440 per person for cocktails to $55 for champagne guests can elevate the experience with two hours of free flowing cocktails and more.–EMN
Pro tip: Champagne lovers - go for the the $55 splurge with bottomless Taittinger! And PS - not to break your lil heart, but Tomatini’s are not part of the drink package experience.
@lpmmiami // 1300 Brickell Bay Dr.
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Sometimes those who do it first, do it best. And that is unquestionably the case with Michael’s Genuine, who’s been the locomotive of the Miami brunch train since 2005. The menu’s changed over two decades, but Michael Schwartz’s ethos of “make everything genuine” is the same, with fresh ingredient treats like the buttermilk pancakes with fresh blueberries, and the Mexican skillet with eggs baked in posolo rojo, roasted chiles, and avocado. -MM
Pro tip: Kill your hangover with the Sunday morning special, where you get a Bloody Mary back with any draft beer for $8.
@michaelsgenuine // 130 NE 40th St., Design District
Mila
MILA’s Sunday Brunch in Miami Beach is a VIBE! Delve through flavors of the Mediterranean and Asia, at self-serve stations appointed in a stylish, airy space, building a multi-course meal at their own pace. Expect freshly baked breads and pastries, tropical fruits, a cured meats and cheese display, and standout stations like the 5J Hamon carving, raw bar with oysters, mezze offerings, and hot entrées. Desserts are plentiful and thoughtfully crafted, tying together a brunch that feels indulgent without being overwhelming. —EMN
Pro tip: All of Greg Galy’s restaurants are YAS. The end. And book outside during the fall and winter in Miami. It’s ideal and unreal.
@milagroup_miami // 800 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
Nikki Beach
Back before seemingly every restaurant in Miami that could staff a Sunday had brunch specials, there was Nikki Beach, the city’s OG brunch destination that set the South Beach standard. Many of the things we associate with bougey Sunday afternoons, like sax players wandering the tables and pitchers of mimosas on demand, got their starts here, where even the hottest summer days come with an ocean breeze. Rumors of its demise are, for now, just that. So brunch lovers, get in and enjoy the scene while you can. -MM
Pro tip: Go as late in the afternoon as your schedule allows, but be done by 4 pm. It’s typically the sweet spot between brutal sunshine and afternoon thunderstorm.
@nikkibeachmiami // 1 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Ol’ Days
Not all brunches have to be fancy. Or splurges. Or include enough mid-range sparkling wine to kill a Real Housewife. Sometimes you just want good, fresh food and tasty coffee, and for that Ol’ Days is Miami’s top spot. The Argentine import has a huge menu of fresh pressed juices, and lemonades infused with everything from purple tea to mint and ginger. You can also build your own avocado toast with tempting toppings like smoked salmon and hummus. Or choose from a long list of salads. Bottom line, if Sunday brunch means complementing your workout instead of negating it, Ol’ Days is your move. -MM
Pro tip: Drink your brunch, the healthy way. The pressed juices here are a meal on their own and are ideal even for not-brunch. @oldaysdusa // 3301 1st Ave., Midtown
Palace Bar & Restaurant
Say it with me: Yassssss queen! Because what’s brunch without a little drag on the side? Palace is South Beach’s most famous drag brunch, where queens strut, sing, and dance right on the sidewalk while the crowd cheers them on. The menu covers salmon Benedict, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and rainbow pancakes, all paired with bottomless mimosas. It’s rowdy, fabulous, and one of the most fun times you can have on Ocean Drive. -OF
Pro tip: Friday brunch is a local favorite. Outdoor seats with a clear view of the show are the ones to grab.
@palacesobe // 1052 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Setai
By far the most ‘holy shhhhhh’ brunch in town, The Setai’s weekend brunch is a lavish affair that begins every Saturday and Sunday from around 11:15 AM to 3:00 PM in the elegant Jaya restaurant and the surrounding courtyard. Under Chef Vijay Veena, the spread features an expansive buffet with gourmet highlights: a dedicated caviar station, Peking duck, prime grilled meats and fish, a seafood tower, and a live dessert display. There’s also an assortment of breakfast classics, fresh-squeezed juices, fruit and berries, waffles and pancakes, bakery items, and international touches that keep the experience feeling both indulgent and thoughtfully curated. –EMN
Pro tip: Pricing is roughly rather low considering all of the options and is offered at $110 per adult and $75 per child (ages 5-12), not including tax or service. @thesetaimiamibeach // 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
Threefold Cafe
Threefold keeps it casual with an Australian twist, mate (see what I did there?!). Naturally, the avocado toast menu has four versions, eggs Benedict come on hashbrown “pucks,” and French toast shows up in multiple forms. The Call Me Shrooms plate is a personal favorite, plus breakfast runs every day of the week, but the weekends definitely draw a crowd. - OF
Pro tip: Coffee here is serious business — and of course the flat white is fantastic. @threefoldcafe // 141 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
Tina in the Gables
This super buzzy, all-day Coral Gables café is equal parts chic and playful. Tina’s menu jumps from smoked salmon Benedict and brioche French toast with orange zest to chicken parm on shoku-bun, maple-candied bacon, and those tallow taters everyone talks about. The iced Gables Café Crème is a must, and weekends are packed from open to close. -OF
Pro tip: Arrive before 9:30 a.m. or after 2 p.m. if you don’t want to spend half your morning in line. @tinainthegables // 4700 S Le Jeune Rd., Coral Gables
Zuma
Zuma was one of the first in Miami to master the big hotel brunch and it still sets the bar. For $98 and up, you’ll score sushi, sashimi, live cooking stations, and dessert platters. Champagne upgrades add caviar and premium pours. A $58 kids’ brunch makes it family friendly-ish. It’s the type of brunch that feels like an event, not just another weekend meal. -OF
Pro tip: Go for the champagne package if you want to truly go all out, it’s worth it.
@zumamiami // 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Downtown