It’s brunch time!
Close friends, champagne, and fabulous food! We are talking about Brunch! Not only Sunday Brunch but every day Brunch. Like Abbale Telavivian Kitchen in the South Of Fifth area, the Israeli-inspired restaurant serves Brunch daily, featuring dishes such as the Abbale Telavivian Breakfast plate; Shakshuka; Fattoush Salad, and more. Now back to Sunday Brunch; when in South Beach, why not go for a multi-course menu that showcases clean and healthy globally-inspired dishes. You’ll find this at Amalia, the new Mediterranean-inspired eatery located inside the historic Peter Miller Hotel, now the Lennox Hotel, on the corner of 19th and Collins. But if going traditional, you can always impress your out-of-town relatives by taking them to Jaya at The Setai. The restaurant’s famous Sunday Jazz Brunch is back and offers bold, unique flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, India, China, and Japan. Sunday is a day reserved for “chill fun”; in South Beach or not, we are sure you’ll appreciate our suggestions below for some of the Best Brunch Spots in town.
ABBALE TELAVIVIAN KITCHEN
The chic Israeli-inspired restaurant by hospitality entrepreneurs Omer Horev and Sam Gorenstein, opened in March 2021 in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, bringing the flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine to Miami. Plates go beyond typical American expectations of Middle Eastern menus and feature dishes one would find in a café in Tel Aviv. The restaurant serves Brunch daily, featuring dishes such as the Abbale Telavivian Breakfast plate, Shakshuka; Fattoush Salad; several Nishnushim (snacks) items, not to mention a list of specialty coffees, teas, craft beers, and wines. Abbale Telavivian Kitchen is located at 864 Commerce Street in Miami Beach. On Sundays, a Telavivian-style Brunch is offered all day from 9 AM to 7 PM. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit www.abbatlv.com. Menus can be viewed here; reservations can be made on Resy; metered street and valet parking are also available onsite.
AMALIA
The new Mediterranean-inspired eatery located inside Lennox Hotels Miami Beach in the heart of Miami’s Art Deco District has received praise for Executive Chef Hernan Griccini’s seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine. The charming lush oasis is now introducing Sunday Brunch. Griccini has created a multi-course menu for Brunch that showcases clean and healthy, globally-inspired dishes. Brunch libations at Amalia are equally enticing with options like the red or white sangria, mimosas, and Bubbles Amalia – a concoction made with prosecco and berries. Sunday Brunch at Amalia takes place every Sunday from 10 AM-3 PM. Amalia is located inside Lennox Hotels Miami Beach at 1900 Collins Avenue. Brunch reservations are recommended and can be made on OpenTable. For more information, visit www.lennoxmiamibeach.com/dining.
CHUG’S DINER
Chug’s Diner is chef/restaurateur Michael Beltran’s take on an American diner with a Cuban spin. Since its revamp, Beltran has been serving up some of Miami’s most exciting brunch fare. Like an authentic diner, Chug’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week with an exclusive selection of breakfast items available until close. Favorites include the Cast Iron Pancake – slow-cooked in clarified butter served on top of warm maple syrup; Lechon Hash served with mojo onions and a variety of inventive pastelitos by Miami’s very own Pastelito Papi, Chef Giovanni Fesser. Guests are also able to enjoy specialty cocktails. Chug’s is located in the heart of Coconut Grove at 3444 Main Highway. Chug’s offers breakfast starting at 8 AM; the entire menu is available Sunday-Thursday from 11 AM-12 AM, Friday & Saturday until 2 AM. For more information, visit www.chugsdiner.com
CORSAIR
Corsair’s beloved brunch “The 52” is the perfect Sunday destination for those who are looking for a fresh, delicious option. Priced at $52 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) and $26++ for children 12 and under, the menu features something different every week of the year, along with brunch favorites served from crewed brunch stations. Each week the menu will feature a creative spin on a rotating selection of cooked-to-order brunch classics, including Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Skillets, Omelets, and more. Endless Mimosas or Bloody Marys are included, and supplements are available for champagne or Sparkling Rose. Other breakfast items, raw bar, charcuterie, and desserts are offered at the attended buffet. Brunch is offered every Sunday from 11:30 AM until 3 PM. Valet parking with validation for The 52 is $10. Corsair Kitchen & Bar is located at 19999 W Country Club Drive inside JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. For more information, visit www.jwturnberry.com.
JATTÖ
Wynwood’s new culinary destination Jattö, the latest endeavor for seasoned chef Henry Hané, has rapidly become a go-to weekend destination with the recent launch of its indulgent Weekend Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. In collaboration with Chef de Cuisine Aleric Constantin, the brunch menu features an inventive multicultural take on the classics with indulgences, including Mr. Benedict with soft egg, hollandaise, crispy bacon, panela gel, smoked paprika, and toasted Hawaiian bread. The complete brunch menu can be viewed here. The restaurant offers an excellent bar program featuring high-end libations to complement the decadent brunch offerings. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked here. Jattö is located at 223 NW 23rd Street in Wynwood. For more information, visit www.jattomiami.com
JAYA AT THE SETAI
Jaya at The Setai, helmed by Executive Chef Vijayudu Veena, showcases traditional culinary techniques from wok stations to tandoor ovens and offers bold, unique flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea, India, China, and Japan. The restaurant’s wildly popular Sunday Jazz Brunch is officially back with an updated format in line with safety regulations recommended by the CDC, health officials, and local government. Jaya’s Jazz Brunch continues to offer a lavish buffet of culinary delights, but the numerous stations will now be served by restaurant staff. Guests are invited to indulge in limitless Louis Roederer Champagne, Mimosas, and Bloody Mary’s while listening to the sounds of live jazz outdoors in the serene courtyard. Stations include a full raw bar filled with fresh oysters, shrimp, and more. Sunday Jazz Brunch is offered weekly from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and is priced at $95 per person; $45 for children (ages 12 and under). Jaya is located at 2001 Collins Avenue inside The Setai, Miami Beach. Reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. For more information, visit www.thesetaihotel.com.
KORNER 67
Recently opened in the heart of Miami Lakes, Korner 67 could be described as Aventura’s Reunion Ktchn Bar’s hip new sister, carrying on some traditions and delivering new delights uniquely her own. Husband-and-wife team Cesar Olivo and Adriana Perez Benatar and brother-in-law Samuel Perez Benatar made it possible for locals to find great internationally-inspired fare and masterfully-executed craft cocktails what diners and imbibers can expect: a multitudinous world-spanning menu of tapas offerings, exquisite craft cocktails, polished service, and chic décor and ambiance. Highlights include Bottomless mimosas or sparkling wine ($25 per person), Bottomless Juvé & Camps Cava Gran Reserva ($35 per person), and all champagne bottles 25% off. They are also ringing in the Spring season with K67’s Brunch & Bubblefest on Saturdays & Sundays from 11 AM – 4 PM. The 2,303-square-foot space offers ample indoor and outdoor seating. Korner 67 is located at 6769 Main Street in Miami Lakes. For more information, visit www.korner67.com.
KUSH COCONUT GROVE
Kush Coconut Grove, a fantastic new hybrid of the original Kush in Wynwood Arts District and The Spillover, has revamped their al fresco dining environs with a unique, outdoor pop-up bar stationed on the restaurant’s patio. Brunch is available Saturdays & Sundays from 11 AM-3 PM. Brunch entree highlights include Butterscotch Banana Pecan French Toast ($14) – spiced pecans and bananas on top of Challah French toast, with powdered sugar, and a homemade butterscotch sauce and Mama Bear’s Chicken & Waffles ($16) – crispy, cage-free chicken served alongside Belgian waffles topped with bacon and powdered sugar with a side of sriracha maple syrup. Specialty cocktail highlights include the Buckwheat Boyz Presents: Peanut Butter Jelly Time ($13) – Bourbon, Screwball Whiskey, Smucker’s grape jam; Purple Drank ($11) Ford’s Gin, Giffards Violette served in a Capri Sun bag, and Uncle Luke’s Love Songs ($13) Miami Club Rum, Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate, Espresso. Kush Coconut Grove is located at 2911 Grand Avenue #400D. www.kushcoconutgrove.com
LE JARDINIER
A perfect place to sit outdoors and enjoy the Miami winter, Le Jardinier Michelin-starred chef Alain Verzeroli offers an impressive and picturesque Sunday Brunch. The vegetable-forward restaurant offers its brunch menu every Sunday from 11:30 AM until 3:30 PM on its lush and spacious patio and indoors. The menu features a la carte dishes such as Ora King Salmon Rillette on country bread with avocado mousse, chilis, and fried capers ($25); Quiche Lorraine with leeks, mushrooms, bacon, and black truffle ($62); Maine Lobster with poached organic egg, bok choy and hollandaise ($38); Local White Shrimp with parmesan polenta, chard and coralline bisque ($28); and Housemade Cavatelli with lamb ragu and parsnip ($35). The full menu may be found here. Le Jardinier is located at 151 NE 41st Street Suite 135 in the Miami Design District. For more information, visit www.lejardinier-miami.com.
LIGHTKEEPERS
Lightkeepers, the casually elegant restaurant and bar housed at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, invites guests to enjoy the ultimate weekend brunch experience while overlooking the Atlantic. The Brunch, offered Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4 PM, offers a variety of delectable dishes that feature the freshest seafood and land dishes from South Florida’s waters and local farms, including Brioche French Toast with berry compote and cherry preserve butter; and Lobster Mac-N-Cheese with Winter Park dairy cheddar and Crispy Crab Cake with Florida citrus and Cajun aioli. A satisfying weekend brunch is incomplete without a stellar beverage lineup; Lightkeepers offers the Bottomless Beverage + Bubbly Package, available with food purchase, including unlimited bubbly, brunch punch, sangria, Bloody Marys, draft beer, and mimosas for $39 per person. Lightkeepers is located at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, at 455 Grand Bay Drive. For more information, visit www.lightkeepersmiami.com.
NAVÉ
Lauded as “one of the best restaurants in Coconut Grove,” Navé by Chef Michael Beltran offers Sunday Brunch featuring new seafood-centric selections and specialty breakfast items. Guests can flock to the stunning indoor/outdoor space in the Grove every Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM for a brunch that is sure to please. New offerings include Caviar Soft Scramble – Osetra caviar, crème fraîche, herbs; Veal Al Caballo – crispy veal chop, two fried eggs, gem lettuce; Bacon + Egg Gnocchi, Beltran’s bacon, spinach, poached egg; and Mortadella, Egg & Cheese – sunny side up egg, fontina fonduta, pepperoncini aioli, brioche, served with fries. Of course, diners can also indulge in the daily selection of east + west coast oysters with cucumber mignonette and cocktail sauce. As no Miami brunch is complete without drinks, Navé offers an array of creative, seasonal cocktails. Navé is located at 3540 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. The restaurant is open for Brunch every Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Navé is closed on Monday. For more information, visit https://navemiami.com.
PHUC YEA
Phuc Yea’s brunch menu is colorful, lively, vibrant, and funky! A visit for Brunch must certainly involve the signature PY Noodles – a house-made egg noodle dish served with garlic butter, oyster sauce, and Parmesan cheese; no meal at Phuc Yea is complete without it. Try Chef Cesar’s FRENCH TOAST BITES croissants, bourbon custard, chocolate, coconut, condensed milk, and maple syrup ($15). Between bread options include Salt’ n Peppa Shrimp Banh Mi loaded with crispy-fried popcorn shrimp, house pickles, lettuce, herbage, sriracha aioli, served on a Flour and Weirdoughs croissant ($18), and the Loaded Banh Mi – five-spice roasted pork, fried egg, lettuce, house pickles, fresh herbs, topped with sriracha aioli ($16). The side order of “a nap” is complimentary. Phuc Yea commands one of the coolest and whimsical drink programs in town; guests are encouraged to imbibe in Bottomless Bloody Mary, Sangria, Mimosas ($35pp). Phuc Yea is located at 7100 Biscayne Boulevard in the Miami Mimo area. Sunday brunch is served from Noon to 3 PM. Abundant street parking is available. For more information, visit www.phucyea.com.
R HOUSE WYNWOOD
Situated in the heart of Wynwood Art District, R House is a contemporary Latin-inspired restaurant & bar heralded for its soulful menu and bustling weekend brunch scene. The local gem recently revamped its sought-after Brunch offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 AM and again at 2:30 PM. Hosted by Athena Dion (Miss Ultimate Miami Drag Queen), the famed R House Brunch features an impressive spread of brunch items to nosh on while enjoying Miami’s most storied Drag performances. Priced at $50pp plus tax and gratuity, the family-style menu includes bottomless mimosas, white wine sangria, and mojitos. New menu highlights include Cayenne Fried Chicken with spicy cilantro sauce; R Cuban Breakfast Croissant with mojo pork, serrano ham, swiss cheese, scrambled egg, and more. Additional a la carte offerings include an Acai Bowl, Sweet Chili Chicken Wings; Truffle Parm Hand-Cut Fries; and Guacamole. R House, located at 2727 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood. Brunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays in two seatings, at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM. For more information, visit www.rhousewynwood.com.
RUSTY PELICAN
With stunning views of Biscayne Bay, the iconic restaurant, with menus by Executive Chef Kyle Kingrey and overseen by Regional Executive Chef, Jim Pastor, offers regional cuisine in sophisticated environs; the sparkling waterfront and downtown Miami skyline are the perfect backdrops for the chef’s high seafood-centric menu. Home to a world-class wine program featuring an impressive list of carefully selected bottles of wine and sakes, the restaurant also encompasses a gorgeous bar and lounge with craft cocktails and creative libations devised by Beverage Director Oscar Amaya. In addition to copious fresh seafood and raw bar selections befitting the restaurant’s bayside setting, signature dishes include select cuts of meat, sushi, unique garden-fresh salads, and juicy burgers. Perfect for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and a legendary weekend brunch boasting $25 bottomless mimosas in several unique flavors. The Rusty Pelican is located at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. Lunch and dinner are served daily, and Brunch is on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.therustypelican.com.
TORO TORO
Savor the flavors of Toro Toro, chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse located on the lobby level of the InterContinental Miami hotel, at a decadent unlimited Pan-Latin Sunday Brunch from Noon to 4 PM. Curated by Executive Chef Jean Delgado, it highlights the flavorful cuisine and techniques from the Americas that Toro Toro is highly coveted for and is priced at $65++ per person. Enjoy a variety of action stations, including a Salad Station, Rodizio De La Parilla Station featuring Picanha steak, Achiote Chicken, Tomahawk Pork Chop, Argentinian Chorizo, and Fried Grouper; a Toro Seafood Tower piled with oysters, shrimp, and ceviche; and Dessert Bar showcasing a variety of Pan-Latin cakes and specialties such as Bananas Foster. For more classic offerings, the Traditional Breakfast Station includes omelets and waffles. Toro Toro features live entertainment and several a la carte add-ons, including a tableside carving of 32 oz. Wagyu Tomahawk ($130). Brunch sips include bottomless mimosas for $20 per person. Advance reservations are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable. Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza at the InterContinental in Downtown Miami. For more information, visit www.torotoromiami.com/sunday_brunch.
