This year, America marks 248 years of Independence from British rule. Whether it’s your birthplace or the country you now call home, July 4 pays tribute to our nation and all its achievements. This holiday, treat your loved ones to a memorable meal paired with breathtaking fireworks. Explore our top picks and have a Happy Fourth of July!
Corsair Kitchen & Bar
JW Marriot Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is hosting a one-of-a-kind celebration with food trucks, live food stations and special activations from Patron Tequila, Tito’s Vodka and Heineken. What’s more, guests will find a kid’s area, live entertainment and a fireworks spectacle.
Corsair Kitchen & Bar, one of the resort’s upscale dining destinations, will take the festivity up to a notch with a dinner buffet, champagne and a VIP fireworks experience on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. Menu items include Blackened Mahi Burger, Pan Seared Branzino, Long Island Steak and Crusted Chicken Milanese. The Giant Nutella Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie with Tahitian vanilla ice cream is a must-try dessert.
Where: 19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura
For more information, visit marriott.com.
Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria and Bar Capri Rooftop
This West Palm Beach destination, with its recently opened rooftop Bar Capri boasting stunning waterfront views, invites Italian cuisine lovers to dine while enjoying a captivating firework show. Indulge in favorites like Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Cappelinni E Calamari and Risotto Al Frutti Di Mare with shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari. Pizza enthusiasts can order a classic Margherita or try the Giardino (fior de latte, peperonata, roasted garlic and hot honey) or the Salsicce (Italian sausage, fior di latte and basil).
Where: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach
For more information visit, elisabettas.com/wpb.
Photo courtesy of 360 View Photography
Level 6 Rooftop
Dine at the luxurious Level 6 Rooftop in Coconut Grove, where you can enjoy a seafood-driven, Barcelona-style dining experience and an incredible firework display from the comfort of your table. Indulge in à la carte dishes like Spanish charcuterie, croquettes, tuna tartare and paella. Pair your meal with refreshing cocktails like the Purple Sky (Belvedere Vodka, lemon, lavender and St.-Germain) or the Beso De Fuego (Don Julio Blanco Tequila, passion fruit, lime and jalapeño) and beat the heat while celebrating America’s 248th birthday!
Where: 3480 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
For more information visit, level6miami.com.
Photo by Brandon Barré
The Hampton Social
This South Florida favorite, with multiple locations across Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, is offering a special Blue Frosé cocktail made with Tito’s Vodka, H Rosé and fruity peach purée, to complement its fresh coastal cuisine. Enjoy bites like Parmesan Truffle Fries and Roasted Brussels Sprouts and main courses like Balsamic Glaze Skirt Steak and Honey Glazed Salmon. Cap off your meal with delicious Donut Drops or the Tres Leches Pound Cake.
Where: 40 N.E. 7th Ave., Delray Beach
For more information, visit thehamptonsocial.com.
Photo courtesy of The Hampton Social
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Make America’s birthday celebration one you’ll cherish forever at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The waterfront destination offers front-row seats to a much-anticipated fireworks spectacle. Spend the day at the hotel’s poolside shaded cabanas or indulge in the pampering spa. Don’t miss dining at the popular Burlock Coast, featuring dishes like Coriander Roasted Local Wahoo, Shrimp Calamarata Pasta, Pork Chop and Cowboy Steak. End on a sweet note with a heavenly Warm Chocolate Brownie or decadent Tropical Pavlova.
Where: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
For more information, visit burlockcoast.com and ritzcarlton.com.
Vela Sky
Just steps away from Bayfront Park, Miami’s go-to firework spot, this vibrant poolside rooftop and bar lounge offers handcrafted cocktails to those partaking in the patriotic festivity. There’s the Beach Bellini (peach nectar, peach schnapps and Prosecco), the Navigator (Gin, limoncello and grapefruit juice) and the Pimm’s No 1 (Pimm’s, lemonade and tequila-infused fruit). Tapas-style bites such as Traditional Ceviche, Fried Calamari, Tuna Tartare and Chicken Wings are also available to enjoy.
Where: 227 N.E. 2nd St., Miami
For more information, visit vela-miami.com.
Photo courtesy of Vela Sky