The New Delano Miami Beach's First Restaurant is Upon Us
And it's everything Miami has become in 2026
Everyone has a Delano story. Ok, not everyone, but everyone who even sniffed being cool in Miami between 1998 and 2020 has a memory from the Ian Schraeger icon. Maybe you ran into Lenny Kravitz while sneaking through the kitchen to the Florida Room opening party. Maybe you met your wife at the Rose Bar. Maybe you did things in the pool you can’t tell your husband about.
No matter your story, the Delano’s luxury and accessibility made it that rare combination of tourist siren and locals’ hangout. And if it stood as a symbol of what South Beach was during those days, this new Delano is similarly symbolic of Miami in 2026.
Its first restaurant, Mimi Kakushi, is an Asian stunner, direct from Dubai and done up in intricate detail with exquisite food. The bar was rated #35 in the world by some people who apparently know a lot about cocktail bars. The food is a beautiful blend of fresh sushi and grilled meats. And it’s everything Miami has become in the past five yea…
