What started as a savvy summer strategy to draw locals into restaurants during the slow season has grown into a beloved citywide celebration: Miami Spice. From Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, many of the Magic City’s top restaurants are offering irresistible three-course prix-fixe menus at unbeatable prices — brunch for $35, and lunch and dinner ranging from $40 to $60. With more than 200 participating spots across the city, we’ve narrowed it down to the ones that deliver the most bang for your bite.
Amara At Paraiso
This waterfront gem by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz is offering a rotating three-course prix-fixe menu. For lunch, standout dishes include Salmon Causita — layered with purple potatoes, avocado and ají panka aioli — and French Dip Sandwich stacked with thinly sliced roasted ribeye, grilled onions, horseradish mayo and melted provolone on a toasted baguette, served with jus for dipping. Dinner highlights feature Vito’s Burrata and a 12-oz. Grass-Fed Uruguayan Ribeye Steak. For a romantic touch, dine alfresco and soak in the stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Don’t skip dessert — the Flourless Chocolate Torte topped with Grand Marnier cream and orange anglaise is a decadent way to finish the meal.
Where: 3101 N.E. 7th Ave., Miami
For more information, visit amaraatparaiso.com.
Beauty & The Butcher
Since opening in 2022 in the heart of Coral Gables, Beauty & The Butcher has quickly gained a devoted following — along with a spot in the coveted Michelin Guide. Led by “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford, the restaurant delivers elevated comfort food with a refined edge, spotlighting steaks, salads and a diverse seafood selection. For Miami Spice, diners can enjoy a curated three-course prix-fixe menu featuring French Onion Soup, Steak Frites (8-oz. Australian Wagyu Top Sirloin, Duck Fat Papas Bravas and Watercress Salad) and the indulgent Beauty Cake, layered with hazelnut ganache and served with vanilla ice cream.
For more information about Beauty & The Butcher, check out our dining review here.
Where: 6915 S.W. 57th Ave., Coral Gables
For more information, visit beautyandthebutchermiami.com.
Casa Neos
This breezy Mediterranean oasis overlooking the Miami River blends modern sophistication with laid-back charm. Kick things off with appetizers like Zucchini & Eggplant Chips or Tonno Tartare with bell pepper piperade, crispy farro, basil oil, mint and oregano Levantine bread. For the main course, choose from Primavera Risotto, Grilled Branzino or a tender USDA Beef Tenderloin Filet. For dessert, you’ll have a hard time choosing between the Peach Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Lava Cake or the vegan Passion Fruit Crema Catalan topped with pineapple-Málaga granita and coconut leche sorbet.
Where: 40 S.W. North River Drive, Miami
For more information, visit casa-neos.com.
Photo courtesy of Casa Neos
Claudie
Embracing the la cuisine du soleil philosophy — the bright, Mediterranean-inspired cooking of southern France — Claudie transports diners to the French Riviera. The menu shines with elegant starters like Black Angus Beef Tartare, Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho and Artisanal Crudités — a colorful assortment of garden vegetables served with lemon-balsamic emulsion. From the Fruits de Mer selection, indulge in Ice-Chilled Oysters, Large Prawns or luxurious Petrossian Caviar, while grill standouts include Roasted Chicken Supreme and Rack of Lamb. For dessert, treat yourself to the delicate Lavender Crème Brûlée, Green Apple Sorbet or Sicilian Pistachio Ice Cream — perfectly refreshing and full of flavor.
Where: 1101 Brickell Ave., Miami
For more information, visit claudierestaurant.com.
Cote Miami
With Chef David Shim at the helm, Cote Miami — America’s first and only Michelin-starred Korean Steakhouse — is one of the best Miami Spice deals of the season. Start with appetizers like Truffle Shrimp Salad, Steak Tartare or the crisp Waldorf Salad. Entrée options include the flavorful Kimchi Wagyu “Paella” (kimchi, wagyu beef fried rice and soft-poached egg), Optimus Prime Sandwich made with USDA Prime, provolone cheese and a La Provence French baguette; and Cote’s Limited Edition Fried Chicken, an organic bird brined overnight and fried to golden perfection. To end on a sweet note, indulge in the signature Vanilla Soft Serve topped with rich soy sauce caramel.
Where: 3900 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami
For more information, visit cotekoreansteakhouse.com.
Dōma
Chef Davide Porcaccio presents a flavorful Miami Spice menu inspired by the culinary traditions of the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and the Ligurian Sea. Lunch offerings include Zucchini Blossom Tempura, Eggplant Parmigiana and playful Bao Buns filled with mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio crumble. A noteworthy entrée, the Branzino Fillet, is paired with purple potato puree, grilled baby leeks, crispy black rice and basil aioli. For dinner, expect sophisticated dishes like Beef Carpaccio “Marinara,” Ricotta and Basil Ravioli and Red Mediterranean Prawns Carpaccio with blueberry gel, stracciatella, yuzu caviar and shishito peppers. End with two of the restaurant’s bestsellers: Tiramisù Dōma or creamy Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream.
For more information about Dōma, check out our dining review here!
Where: 35 N.E. 26th St., Miami
For more information, visit domawynwood.com.
LT Steak & Seafood
Tucked inside The Betsy South Beach — a boutique oceanfront hotel in Miami Beach — LT Steak & Seafood serves up hand-selected USDA Prime steaks, fresh-caught seafood and thoughtful vegetarian dishes to suit every palate. For Miami Spice, start with Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup or Local Burrata, move on to Grilled Hanger Steak or Braised Cremini Mushrooms Agnolotti and finish with Strawberry Vanilla Budino or Chocolate Crémeux, topped with toasted coconut and vanilla white chocolate cream. All the while, enjoy a front-row seat to a rotating lineup of live jazz — the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable meal.
Where: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
For more information, visit thebetsyhotel.com.
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
When Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink opened in 2007, the Miami Design District was still on the cusp of transformation. Nearly two decades later, this pioneering restaurant from James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood’s culinary scene. Under the guidance of Chef Randy Zuniga, the restaurant invites diners back for Miami Spice. While the menu rotates weekly, two dishes have earned a permanent spot: Shrimp and Chorizo Arancini with smoked chili aioli, and the Wood-Oven Roasted Eggplant with tomato, harissa, feta, za’atar chickpeas, herbs and homemade pita. In the spirit of mango season, don’t miss the Mango Tres Leches made with fresh mango and coconut crème.
Where: 130 N.E. 40th St., Miami
For more information, visit michaelsgenuine.com.
Mimi Chinese
Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of Guangdong, Sichuan and Hunan provinces, as well as Hong Kong, Mimi Chinese infuses the Magic City with bold, time-honored flavors. Begin with Crossed Arm Chicken Dumplings or the crispy Shrimp Toast topped with hot mustard mayo, then indulge in crowd favorites like General Tso Chicken, the signature House Char Siu or the fragrant Green Scallion Fried Rice. End the meal with the Steamed Cake made with sweet rice cream or the tropical Mango Pudding.
Where: 1575 Alton Road, Miami Beach
For more information, visit mimichinese.com.
Photo by Daniel Neuhaus
Queen Miami Beach
Once home to the storied Paris Theater, this lavish venue — now reimagined as Queen Miami Beach — features plush cushion seating and sleek wooden tables, setting the stage for a Japanese-inspired dining experience that’s earned a spot on every foodie’s radar. Under the direction of Chef Christopher Robert, the menu spans from delicate raw and marinated dishes to showstopping seafood towers and sushi platters. Highlights for Miami Spice include Yuzu King Salmon Roll (salmon, asparagus, avocado and ikura), Roasted Branzino, Japanese Wild Mushrooms sautéed in black truffle butter and, for dessert, Matcha Vanilla Cappuccino — dark chocolate ice cream topped with matcha foam.
Where: 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
For more information, visit queenmiamibeach.com.
Photo by Craig Denis
Sérêvène By Chef Pawan Pinisetti
At Sérêvène by Chef Pawan Pinisetti you’ll find a thoughtfully curated Miami Spice menu featuring elegant starters like Red Beet Tartare and Avocado Rolls. Entrée options include Lobster Uni-Alfredo (butter-poached lobster, bucatini al dente, parmesan crust and domestic caviar), as well as Boeuf Steak and Salmon Welly served with baby spinach and beurre blanc. Dessert is anything but ordinary with options like the Pour Le Chocolat (a pairing of chocolate soufflé and ganache), Foie Gras Crème Brûlée and the “Adults Only” Popsicle — a playful nod to grown-up indulgence, paired with seasonal fruit.
Where: 1920 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
For more information, visit serevenemiami.com.
Sra. Martinez
A fixture of Miami’s culinary scene and one of the city’s most beloved chefs, Michelle Bernstein — alongside husband David Martinez — has brought back her iconic restaurant Sra. Martinez, now reimagined in the heart of Coral Gables. Originally opened in the Miami Design District in 2008, the revived concept blends flavors from Spain, with subtle nods to France and the Mediterranean. Guests can enjoy flavorful appetizers such as Chicken Liver Pâté and Crispy Artichokes, followed by entrées like Harissa Roast Chicken or Mushroom Paella, a tasty vegetarian option. For dessert, Michy’s Bread Pudding — packed with chocolate, rum-soaked raisins and vanilla ice cream — is not to be missed.
Where: 2325 Gliano St., Coral Gables
For more information, visit sramartinezmiami.com.
For more information about Sra. Martinez, check out our dining review here!
Photo by Michael Pisarri
Chicken Liver Pâté
Toro Toro
For a meal steeped in bold Latin flavors, Chef Richard Sandoval’s Toro Toro is a smart pick. Begin with the Lobster Empanada, Coconut Tuna Tiradito or the Birria Bao — pillowy bao buns stuffed with tender birria beef and topped with zesty green salsa, fresh onions, cilantro, tomato and a squeeze of lime. For the main dish, Toro Toro offers Local Red Snapper al Mojo served with Caribbean rice and char-grilled broccolini or Short Rib al Carbon. The experience ends on a high note with a choice of Strawberries & Cream or Margarita Key Lime Pie.
Where: 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami
For more information, visit torotoromiami.com.
Photo courtesy of PickyPics Studio
Margarita Key Lime Pie
Uchi Miami
Uchi Miami, the Wynwood outpost of James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole, combines global influences with traditional Japanese techniques. The menu offers everything from nigiri and sashimi to inventive cold and hot tastings, chef-curated omakase experiences and seasonal specials. For Miami Spice, savor the Uchi Salad — a mix of farm greens, daikon, edamame-jalapeño puree, yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili and perfectly sliced orange segments — and the Hangar Steak entrée. Dessert lovers will relish the Sando — a dark chocolate cookie sandwich with vanilla semifreddo, strawberry and toasted hazelnuts — or the playful Okashi, a strawberry-herb swirled sorbet with strawberry popping candy and umeboshi chamoy (a tangy blend of pickled plum and chili).
Where: 252 N.W. 25th St., Miami
For more information, visit uchirestaurants.com.
