Super 7: The Best Miami Rooftop Restaurants
Spots in Miami where the skline does the talking
Area 31
It’s rare for a hotel restaurant to become a true neighborhood favorite, but Area 31 pulled it off. Sixteen floors up at the Kimpton EPIC, you get river, bay, and downtown Miami in one view, plus a seafood-heavy menu that has always been consistent. The terrace is the move at sunset, when the office towers start to glow and the breeze finally shows up.
Pro Tip: Order the crab cakes and a glass of wine, then hang long enough to watch the skyline shift from coral hues to neon lights. @area31miami // 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami
The Citadel Rooftop
Little River’s food hall hides a low-key gem upstairs. The Key rooftop is leafy, casual, and perfect for groups who want a chill night out - with options. Order burgers, pizza, or pasta from downstairs, then post up with a frozen drink and scan the skyline from Design District to downtown.
Pro Tip: Bring a few friends and take turns on trying the different food hall vendors. Half the fun is sharing plates from every vendor in the building. @thecitadelmia // 8300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
Klaw Rooftop
Bayside views, polished service, and a terrace that feels luxe without trying is what to expect at Klaw’s rooftop bar. Come for martinis and oysters, stay to watch the water go from blue to black. You can make a night of it downstairs in the dining room, but the rooftop stands on its own if you want cocktails with a little luxury.
Pro Tip: Ask the bartender to mix you something with sherry. The bar specializes in those drinks and pairs perfectly with the view.
Level 6
Coconut Grove looks its best from this perch above Amal. It’s all frameless glass and a steady run of cocktails and tapas that pair well with the stunning neighborhood view. The crowd leans after-work chic, but the mood stays relaxed enough for a drinks with friends and an even longer people watching session over Main Highway.
Pro Tip: Grab a corner table by the rail. It is the one spot where you can actually hear your date over the DJ. @level6rooftop // 3480 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove
Rosa Sky
Rosa Sky leans into the fun side of Brickell nightlife, with skyline views, colorful cocktails, and a crowd that looks like it just left happy hour and decided not to go home. The terrace glows pink after sunset (natch), the drinks are playful, and the DJ keeps things lively without turning it into a club, which is a nice bonus.
Pro Tip: Go right before sunset, when the crowd is still chill and the city lights start to flicker on. It’s the best time to actually enjoy the view before the party hits full volume. @rosaskyrooftop // 115 SW 8th St., Miami
Sugar Rooftop
Fortieth floor, wraparound views, and a carved wood bar that makes Brickell (almost) feel far away. Drinks are polished and pricey, the garden layout gives you plenty of quiet corners, and the elevator ride alone sets the tone for the night. There are bites available for snacking, but this place is all about the view.
Pro Tip: Go on a weeknight when the line is short (they run long on the weekends!). Thursdays are busy but still manageable if you plan ahead. @sugarmiami // 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami
Watr at 1 Rooftop
Eighteen stories above South Beach, Watr offers the kind of view that make you almost forget what you were talking about mid-sentence. It’s ocean on one side, city lights on the other, with just enough breeze to keep you from melting. The menu leans Japanese-Peruvian, so expect sushi rolls, ceviche, and a few light mains that actually hold up to the scenery. The crowd is a mix of hotel guests and in-the-know locals.
Pro Tip: Skip the poolside chaos and book a table for an early dinner. You’ll catch the sunset before the night crowd moves in, and the view will do most of the talking. @watrmiami // 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach