Without a doubt, Miami is a major party destination for anyone spending time in the sunny state of Florida. With a bright nightlife and numerous options to explore and experience the city, we guarantee you, you won't get bored.
But why wait until evining to get the fun going? To get the most out of any weekend, one of the best things to do in Miami starts the day with a rooftop brunch. You just can't go wrong mixing orange juice and champagne, bagels and burgers, sunshine and views.
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To help you find the top spots, this list takes you to 5 amazing places where Miami brunch is served with a side of vistas.
Found on the second floor of the hot and trendy Moxy Miami South Beach, Serena Rooftop brings all the Latin vibes to Miami.
The open-air, colorful and lush terrace comes with both lounge and table seating, taking inspiration by the alfresco patio dining of Oaxaca and Mexico City.
Overlooking South Beach, the rooftop offers a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe, and is open daily for lunch, dinner, and buzzy weekend brunches.
The brunch menu features shareables like 'Tuna Tartare' and 'Mexican Deviled Eggs', morning classics like 'Huevos Rancheros' and 'Fried Chicken & Waffles', and favorites like 'Baja Fish Tacos' and 'Shrimp Ceviche'. All you need for an elevated and Latin-inspired start to the weekend.
When: Sat & Sun, 11am - 4pm
Where: 915 Collins Ct, Miami, FL 33139
Visit website: www.serenamiami.com/
Perched on the 16th floor of the great Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami, Area 31 is a rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant, offering fantastic views over Miami's skyscrapers and the Miami River, as well as great food created by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk.
Focusing mainly on innovative seafood, the rooftop is open from early morning to late evening for food an drinks, and during weekends also for a Miami rooftop brunch.
Starting already at 8am, this is heaven for the early birds, where you can indulge in more classics brunch-dishes like 'Buttermilk Pancakes' and 'Main Lobster and Crab Benedict', as well as more unusual items like 'Korean BBQ Short Ribtaco' and 'Fresh Whole Fish'. To complete the menu, Mimosas, Bellinis, Aperol Spritz and Bloddy Mary's are (of course) also available.
When: Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 2pm
Where: 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami
Visit website: https://area31restaurant.com/
Spanning over 10,000-square-feet, the Astra Roof Garden in Wynwood is spacious and impressive, and just about as close to the Greek Islands as you can get in Miami.
Equipped with both dining tables and more comfy lounge sofas, here you are surrounded with lush Mediterranean plants and some fantastic and unobstructed views over the Miami skyline.
Open nightly for Greek and Mediterranean inspired F&B and a vibrant atmosphere, during weekend's the vibes start early with a bottomless Miami rooftop brunch. Expect a mix of Avocado Toast, Fried Calamari, Crab Benedict, Mojito Pitchers and live DJs/entertainment. And try to stick around until sunset, as it is something special from the Astra rooftop.
When: Sat & Sun, 12am - 4pm
Where: 2121 NW 2nd Ave, Miami
Visit website: https://www.astramiami.com/
Located on the North Bayshore Drive, in the historic Miami Women's Club, Klaw is a beautiful restaurant, where rustic meets luxury.
While the interior main dining room and restaurant comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, the best option for view-seekers is to head up to The Rooftop by Klaw, where an inside lounge is complemented with a breezy outside terrace, and panoramic vistas over Biscayne Bay.
Open daily for elevated happy hour sips and bites or a fine dinner, The Rooftop by Klaw also serves a laid-back yet sophisticated Sunday brunch.
Here you can indulge in a Klaw Seafood Tower, caviar service, elevated small plates and brunch-favorites, complemented with Breakfast Margaritas, spritzes, sparkling bottle specials and a fine selection of wines.
When: Sunday, 12pm - 3pm
Where: 1737 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132
Visit website: www.klawrestaurant.com/rooftop/
Located in the heart of Brickell’s Financial District, the long-named Dolores but you Can Call Me Lolita is divided into two areas. The downstairs 'Lolita' hosts a café delicatessen and an executive lunch on weekdays, transforming into a trendy night lounge, while the upstairs 'Dolores' has an indoor dining area and a rooftop dining terrace with plush couches and a panoramic view of the Miami skyline.
Situated in a former firehouse building built in 1923, the venue comes packed with old charm, serving international fusion cuisine from lunch to late night, and during weekends also as rooftop brunch.
Grab a spot on the rooftop garden-like terrace and indulge in 'Argentinian Churrasco Steak & Eggs', 'Pulled Pork Quesadilla', 'Chicken & Waffles' and/or 'Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl'. And keep refreshed with some Frozen Sangria.
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 3pm
Where: 1000 S Miami Ave, Miami
Visit website: https://passionrestaurantgroup.com/dolores-lolita/
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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