The long-awaited midday lunch break is a repetitious bite for most – but for us, it is a chance to check out some of our favorite Miami staples! Selecting your next lunch destination could be difficult, with so many options to choose from, so we’ve narrowed down our go-to spots for you to visit on your next lunch break! Below please find some of Miami’s stand-out lunch specials and hotspots.

CHICA

Lunch Standouts: Widely regarded as a MiMo District restaurant staple, this high-energy Latin and South American hotspot is open for lunch, dinner, late-night, and brunch. Crafted by Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia, CHICA’s menu draws inspiration from classic renditions of Latin dishes and offers a unique signature lunch menu consisting of favorites such as Nikkei Style Tuna Tartar, Asado Negro Arepas, CHICA’s Fresh Juices, Peruvian Churrasco Steak, and Embered Anticuchos.

Available: Monday-Friday | 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Where: CHICA | 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137

Pura Vida

Lunch Standouts: South Florida’s beloved all-day cafe, Pura Vida, boasts a quality-driven menu catered to help kick-start one’s day. Pura Vida’s menu features an array of fresh juices and superfood smoothies, canned kombucha, artisanal coffees, avocado toast dishes, free-range egg sandwiches, fresh bagels, wraps, and bowls, Raw organic Açaí Bowls, crisp and refreshing salads topped with wild ahi tuna, chicken, salmon, or vegan-lentil based adashah.

Where: Multiple Locations | South Beach, Miami Design District, Edgewater, West Avenue in Miami Beach, Aventura, West Palm Beach, and Coral Gables at the University of Miami. Opening soon: Brickell and Las Olas. Find them all here: www.puravidamiami.com

KAORI

Lunch Standouts: Highlighting KAORI’s farm-to-table practices, and the sourcing of local ingredients and quality fresh fish, KAORI’s lunch menu offers an eclectic culinary journey through land and sea. Guests can look forward to signature menu items such as authentic cuts of A5 Japanese Miyazaki Kobe Strip Loin with Shiso Chimichurri, Furikake Chicharron with Yuzu Mojo, Yellowfin Tuna with Charred Avocado and Miso Sweet Potato Puree, home-made Short Rib Dumplings with Manchego Foam, and Kabayaki Glazed Seabass.

Available: Friday-Sunday | 12:00PM – 4:00PM

Where: KAORI Miami | 871 South Miami Ave. South Miami, FL 33130

Yardbird

Lunch Standouts: There is no surprise that Yardbird has become a genuine favorite among Miami lunch-goers, with a menu that highlights authentic Southern classics such as their Famous Chicken & Waffles, Lobster Mac & Cheese and St. Louis Ribs. This year marks an incredible milestone for the James Beard-nominated and award-winning Miami Beach favorite as it celebrates its tenth year serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the community with an emphasis on culinary excellence. Stop in and squeeze Yardbird into your next lunch break, you won’t regret it!

Available: Monday-Friday | 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Where: Yardbird | 1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139