
Photo by Jeanne Canto
Two years after opening Sunny’s Someday Steakhouse, a pop-up restaurant that was the talk of the town during COVID-19, co-owners Will Thompson and Carey Hynes have introduced Sunny’s Steakhouse, a new brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Anchored by a majestic banyan tree in the same courtyard as the original pop-up in Miami’s popular Little River neighborhood, Sunny’s Steakhouse features white tablecloths and a mid-century vibe.
“It feels like much of what makes restaurants special has gotten lost. Sunny’s is our attempt to bring some of that magic back, in a space that’s as easy to drop into for French fries and a martini as it is for a 50th wedding anniversary,” says Thompson.
The steak menu offers several classic choices like Wagyu and Ribeye, prepared over a live oak fire visible to dining room patrons. A selection of sauces is available.
Though steak is in the name, the menu’s signature dishes include Dry-Aged and Spice-Crusted Rohan Duck and Dorade (a type of fish) with Chervil and Caper Vinaigrette.
The raw bar uses local Florida seafood, including Treasure Coast Oysters, Royal Red Shrimp, Yellowjacks, Grouper and Stone Crabs from Jay Bruns.
For the pasta lover, numerous handmade selections including Cavatelli with duck ragu, Chitarra with mushrooms and sherry as well as Corn Agnolotti with Blue Crab and Saffron, an iconic dish from the co-owners’ beloved, now-shuttered, bar, Jaguar Sun.
The signature cocktail menu includes Circus Permit made with tequila, watermelon, elderflower, Madeira, lime and chili; or Guava Cosmopolitan, made with house citrus vodka, orange liqueur, guava, cranberry and lime.
End your meal with Banana Toffee Cheesecake, a Pecan Pina Colada Sundae or a dessert wine.
Sunny’s Steakhouse is located at 7357 N.W. Miami Court, in Miami. For more information, visit sunnysmia.com.