The Best Brunch Restaurants in Miami

No list of the best brunch restaurants in Miami is complete without mentioning the Biltmore’s celebrated Sunday Champagne Brunch. Often voted the best in South Florida, it is a casually elegant brunch experience with a fabulous menu of Mediterranean and American food. You can enjoy live entertainment and a full array of breakfast specialties, antipasti, seafood, carving stations, pasta made to order and a neverending bevy of decadent desserts. Located at the famous Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, this is the kind of place you want to take out-of-town friends and family to show them the best Miami has to offer.

For visitors to South Florida and locals alike, the 94th Aero Squadron is a fantastic choice for brunch in Miami. Grab a seat next to windows that overlook the airport runways and dig into racks of lamb, New York Strip steaks, scallops and stone crab - just to name a few spectacular menu items! It’s a super romantic restaurant overlooking the Miami airport. Modeled after an old French farmhouse during WWI, it features pictures of old heroic times all over the space. Chef Gabriel Del Valles serves excellent food that keeps regulars coming back for more.

Located in the Wynwood Arts District, R House is just minutes from SouthBeach and Downtown Miami. It’s an upscale restaurant, bar and lounge that many consider to be one of the best brunch restaurants in Miami! It’s a unique casual fine dining establishment and lounge with an integrated gallery right in the heart of the vibrant arts district. Acclaimed chef, Rocco Carulli serves up global cuisine and inspired dishes with an Italian spin. On Sundays, they host a fabulous Sunday drat brunch on the palatial patio.

The Front Porch Cafe is one of the quainter and less glitzy spots on Ocean Drive and a very popular breakfast and brunch spot for locals. Ocean Drive continues to change and evolve with the times and trends, but this neighborhood spot is still the same as ever. For 20 years, locals have enjoyed classic and memorable, home-cooked meals here. You can enjoy standard breakfast items like the Breakfast Sandwich or an Omelette. Or try one of their regional specialties, like Green Eggs, a scramble with pepper jack cheese and pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and a side of your choice.

Root and Bone is a super popular casual dining spot featuring Southern Comfort cuisine and Farm-to-Table dining. Located on Dixie Highway South in South Miami, it’s a perfect spot to go for a weekend feast with friends. They serve dishes with soul-nurturing, conscientiously-sourced, farm-fresh ingredients and combine a craftsman’s ethic with artistic culinary thought. The restaurant is a tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality.

Opened by ex-Miami Dolphin Kim Bokamper, The Balcony brings New Orleans cuisine to Fort Lauderdale. The setting evokes the scenery and vibe of the famous French Quarter in New Orleans. It’s a stylish and gorgeous spot that both visitors and locals love for its great food and people-watching. The two-story restaurant features an open-air rooftop and balcony right on Las Olas Boulevard. The brunch menu features tapas-style small plates, craft cocktails and live music.

Corsair Kitchen and Bar, located on West Country Club Drive in Aventura. It’s an American-inspired kitchen and bar with contemporary cuisine for those looking for lighter, comfort food. The interior features an open kitchen and diners love the authentic creations designed with fresh ingredients and full flavor. The casually elegant environment is perfect for weekend brunch! Check out the beautiful outdoor patio overlooking a scenic tropical oasis and the resort’s acclaimed championship golf courses. They also offer innovative cocktails and excellent service.

Miami hotspot Nikki Beach has it all - fabulous views, creative cocktails and cuisine that qualifies it for one of the best brunch restaurants in Miami! Nestled on the ocean South of Fifth, it is a beachfront hidden gem. Grab a seat in the restaurant’s casual seating area and enjoy fresh selections from the extensive menu while you take in views of the Atlantic Ocean! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a large bar area. Or you can even lounge on a day bed or cabana in the lounge area. Come in for their world-famous Sunday brunch, featuring a bountiful buffet of international dishes, cocktails and champagne.

Batch Gastropub, located on 12th Street in Brickell, is one of the best brunch restaurants in Miami. It’s a neighborhood gastropub and go-to for a locally-sourced menu and expansive drink list. The kitchen strives to use fresh ingredients and the newest technologies so guests can celebrate any occasion knowing they are getting the very best offerings. It’s a consistently great establishment for locals to unwind and dine on simply delicious American fare. Their weekend brunch features delicious dishes like Cinnamon French Toast Crunch and Chicken Biscuits and Gravy.

Blue Collar is a small, casual restaurant located in the historic MiMo district of Miami. Owner Danny Serfer takes a cue from the classic American diner and offers daily specials and chef-elevated comfort food. It’s a warm and inviting restaurant with an amazing brunch, featuring dishes like shrimp and grits, plenty of fresh local seafood and tons of veggies. They have a cozy and intimate dining room that feels like a friend’s house. Try dishes like pork and beans with a runny egg and toast, fried smoked gouda and their delicious dry-aged cheeseburger.

Vienna Cafe and Wine Bar is a great place to enjoy classical European brunch as well as American regional specialties. It is elegant yet casual and a perfect spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions and they focus on creating high-quality dishes using the best ingredients available. They also have an extensive wine list and daily specials, so be sure to ask what the kitchen has in store that day. Saturdays and Sundays feature their beloved brunch menu, which includes bottomless brunch cocktails for an additional cost, and specials like the Andouille Frittata and Vienna Breakfast Platter.

If you want a casual dining experience with a glamorous feel, head to the Artisan Beach House at the Ritz-Carlton. Located at the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the oceanfront Artisan Beach House celebrates centuries of fishing tradition by offering the freshest seafood, prepared using techniques from around the globe, always with fresh, seasonal produce. The restaurant and bar feature delicious craft cocktails and stunning spaces overlooking beautiful Bal Harbour. With items as varied as an Acai Bowl and Steak and Eggs, this definitely qualifies as one of the best brunch restaurants in Miami.

Shooters Waterfront is one of the most popular waterfront dining destinations and without a doubt one of the best brunch restaurants in Miami. The restaurant opened decades ago but now they have a brand new look and a fresh, inspired menu. Diners can find lunch and dinner here every day, but the real treat is their scenic Saturday and Sunday brunch. They open all three large, artfully designed bars inside and out along with the outdoor lounge and contemporary dining room. Try the Lobster Benedict or the Challah French Toast to see what all the fuss is about.

This vivacious restaurant is a fun and friendly spot to grab a tasty brunch along 14th Street, one of the city’s liveliest streets. Sette offers a wide array of wine and cocktails as well as brunch delights like artisan pizza and salads. They have a number of vegetarian and vegan options, too, as well as grilled seasonal vegetable dish, and salads and bruschetta that makes for a fantastic brunch starter.

The Redlander Restaurant, located at Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery, is helping to bring the culinary movement out to this part of town. The restaurant has a focus on local ingredients and fresh flavors and they source all of their fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets to ensure the highest quality. It’s an elegant and beautiful environment and you get to enjoy the clean country air and take in views of the vineyard. Sunday Brunch features delicious items like Country Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, a Crispy Avocado Burger and a Fiesta Plate.

The Social Club is a quirky-cool spot in the Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach. It’s a stylish perch right on Collins Avenue in the city where you can enjoy a fantastic meal, cool cocktail and great people watching. The menu features regionally-inspired social tapas-style and hand-crafted cocktails. The brunch menu includes amazing pastries like Fresh Doughnuts, Avocado Toast, Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy and more!

Pinch is the first Miami restaurant to spin-off of the Pubbelly Empire. Owners Rene Reyes and John Gallo first met and dreamed of opening a place together while working at Casa Tua. They also ran several Pubbelly operations before opening Pinch Kitchen, their cozy brunch spot just north of the MiMo district. The menu offers familiar, comforting flavors punched up with the unexpected, such as dark chocolate in a beet salad or braised oxtail atop a heap of risotto. It’s a great place to head for a weekend brunch!

American Social Bar and Kitchen, or AMSO, is a great place to go for an upscale, yet casual dining experience. Locals love it because it feels like a comfortable neighborhood hang and visitors flock here for the food and the welcoming atmosphere. It’s very sports-centric so you never have to worry about missing a big game while you dine. Unwind with one of their signature brunch cocktails or a beer from the extensive craft brew menu while you order. Brunch menu items include Hot Chicken Sliders, the ASMO Brunch Burger and the Breakfast Pizza.

Head to GG’s waterfront bar and grill for truly delicious waterfront brunch - the main reason to dine out in Miami. The location right on beautiful Hollywood Beach is amazing and it overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway with 450 feet of dock. Recently remodeled and updated, it has an elegantly comfortable interior and open views of the bustling kitchen. Diners can sit inside or dine on the covered dockside patio. Their brunch menu features a complimentary mimosa or champagne flute, entrees from the carving station, risotto station, and more, a dessert buffet and plenty of other breakfast goodies so tasty you will want to keep refilling your plate!

This contemporary, bistro-style Asian fusion restaurant has a wide menu of delicious dishes for diners of all ages. The restaurant is sleek and sophisticated, perfect for a business lunch or an evening out with friends. They have a sprawling selection of items, including appetizers, dim sum, sushi, salads, entrees and desserts. Try one of their brunch menu staples, like the Sesame Chicken, Surf and Turf or Kung Pao Shrimp. They also specialize in gluten-free options for diners on a special diet.