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1. Byblos Miami
4.7
Exceptional(4005)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • South Beach
Booked 36 times today
Byblos Miami offers a unique dining experience that makes it perfect for special occasions. With its 'family-style' approach to serving traditional Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, it creates a convivial atmosphere. The reviews rave about the delicious food, excellent service, and beautiful decor. One review even says, 'I highly recommend Byblos if you are looking for a nice place to celebrate a special occasion.' The lounge offers weekly resident DJs and creative cocktails for a late-night glamour.
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2. Mercato della Pescheria – Española Way
4.5
Awesome(1227)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 19 times today
An Italian Coast Seafood Market…where you can smell the fresh fish in the air being handled by local fisherman, selected and prepared right in front of you, you can smell the coal burning. The taste, mouth watering, it's perfect! It is made with natural and fresh ingredients, some of the the best flavors we have ever enjoyed. After visiting many lavish restaurants, we always return to traditional, simple and delicious food and this is what we want to bring to you. Mercato Della Pescheria - Miami Beach is an Italian seafood market combined with great service and restaurant style seating, a real gastronomical experience with roots. We offer you share style dishes so that each customer leaves with a TASTE OF HISTORY!
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3. The Drexel
4.6
Exceptional(65)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • South Beach
Booked 28 times today
The Drexel is a sophisticated yet quaint, modern Mediterranean restaurant in Miami Beach. Named after the iconic street and built on the corner of a historical 1920’s village, The Drexel will transport you to the bygone era of Miami Beach.Chef Nano Crespo brings his signature rustic, straight forward cooking style to The Drexel. Offering clean flavors from the charcoal grill and wood oven, the menu includes house made pasta and pizza with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced seafood and an entire section dedicated to vegetable dishes. The Drexel also features a uniquely curated wine list with boutique wines from Greece, France, Spain, and Italy. The cocktail list will thrill lovers of libations with favorites like The Drexel Margarita, made with mezcal, in-house organic infused agave with fresh citrus, and a toasted coconut salt rim that lets your mind drift off to a beachfront moment.
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4. Olé Olé Steakhouse
4.2
Awesome(803)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • South Beach
Booked 13 times today
Inspired by travel and a passion for different cultures, Ole Ole Steakhouse has a vast menu of culinary delights, utilizing the freshest ingredients to bring homemade dishes straight to your table. Come dine with us today.
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5. Sugar Factory - Miami Beach
3.3
Good(282)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Beach
Booked 17 times today
Offering lunch, dinner and signature over-the-top cocktail menu, every element of Sugar Factory American Brasserie has been designed to give guests an interactive experience filled with memorable moments. Named “The Most Instagram Restaurant in the United States,” Sugar Factory offers a variety of over-the-top eats, with options for any palette, including burgers, salads, pastas, colorful rainbow dishes, sweet and savory options everyday, larger-than-life smoking goblets, Insane Milkshakes and more.
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6. MILA
4.6
Exceptional(5607)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • South Beach
Booked 264 times today
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, MILA is a MediterrAsian multi-experience venue that combines an elevated culinary journey with a magical, glamorous, and vibrant atmosphere. Designed to celebrate the night in style, MILA immerses guests in eclectic sounds and embraces the effortless beauty of the five elements. This unique destination awakens all the senses with refined flavors, bespoke mixology, transporting ethnic rhythms, and unparalleled ambiance. Explore the different experiences at MILA Restaurant, MILA Lounge, MILA Omakase, and the exclusive members-only space, MM.
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7. Gianni's at the Former Versace Mansion
4.5
Awesome(16686)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 490 times today
Located in The Villa Casa Casuarina, the former Versace Mansion, Gianni's offers delicious gourmet Italian Mediterranean food and wine selections in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere on world famous Ocean Drive in the South Beach area of Miami Beach. Request are not guaranteed. Lunch served 7 days a week , from 11am to 3:30pm. The price for a three course lunch is $38, plus tax and service fee. Dinner is served 7 days a weekMonday-Thursday from 5:30pm to 10:30pmFriday- Sunday from 5:30pm to 11pm
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8. Jaya at The Setai
4.5
Awesome(5714)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • South Beach
Booked 173 times today
Meaning ‘victory’ in Sanskrit, Jaya was conceived as a celebration of culinary diversity that exalts regional specialties from across Asia. Punctuated by nightly dinner performances in the al fresco courtyard, Executive Chef Vijay Veena’s menu features bold, modern dishes from Thailand, India, China and Japan. Longtime favorites include wok-crafted curries, Jaya’s signature Peking Duck, Truffle Dumplings and Dim Sums.Enjoy Pan-Asian delights, craft cocktails and exotic stage performances nightly, and at Asian Night Bazaar on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Aerial artists, fire shows, and contortionists are just the beginning. The iconic Weekend Brunches offer a courtyard experience with live music, endless Champagne and sparkling wine from the Louis Roederer collection, RUMOR Rosé or white wine alongside a varied collection of culinary options from across the globe. New brunch offerings include a Peking Duck bar, seafood and premium meats grilled to order, and bespoke cocktails.
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9. Ocean Grill at The Setai
4.5
Awesome(2471)
Price: Expensive
• International • South Beach
Booked 109 times today
The Ocean Grill is an open-air restaurant amidst the tropical foliage of South Beach, just steps away from the beach. Enjoy the refreshing breeze of the Atlantic Ocean or turn around and gaze at The Setai’s three infinity edge pools. The Ocean Grill offers a Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu whose custom-built wood-fire grill gives each dish a rustic flare. Guests can enjoy a wide range of standout dishes including Spanish Octopus on the grill, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Mediterranean Branzino and the exotic White Truffle Pizza.The new evening menu transports guests to summer nights on the Italian Riviera in our open-air, oceanfront restaurant featuring pastas, risottos, wood-grilled prime meats and fish.
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10. Forte dei Marmi
4.4
Awesome(2052)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 67 times today
Please note our dress code and table policy:*no shorts, sandals nor hats for men.*location of the table is not guaranteed, although we try our best to accommodate.*we gladly hold your reservation for a maximum of 15 minutes.Forte dei Marmi freshly procures and skillfully prepares the highest quality local organic produce, farm-raised prime meats, and wild-caught seafood and fish. With his worldwide experience, Andrea Reitano, brings together the sophisticated simplicity of Italian fine dining with slow food culture. To that end, the wine and cocktail program will focus on organic and biodynamic offerings.

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Discover best special occasions restaurants in South Beach

Discover the top restaurants in South Beach, Miami Beach perfect for celebrating special occasions. Each venue offers a unique blend of exquisite culinary experiences, exceptional service, and a vibrant ambiance tailored to make your celebrations memorable. From the sizzling Brazilian steaks and the fresh catches of the local seafood spots to the rich flavors of Mediterranean and French cuisine, there's a diverse palette to satisfy any taste. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a birthday, an anniversary, or any festive gathering, these restaurants in South Beach are highly recommended for their dedication to creating unforgettable dining experiences. The dining scene in South Beach is dynamic and eclectic, offering a mix of sophisticated elegance and casual chic that caters to both intimate gatherings and lively social celebrations. Enjoy a range of dining environments, from lush secret gardens to elegant indoor settings, ensuring an atmosphere as special as the occasion itself. Choose South Beach, Miami Beach for your next special occasion and experience dining excellence that will leave you and your guests delighted.

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