Miami has become one of the world’s most dynamic dining destinations, where celebrated chefs, global influences, striking design and a distinctive sense of hospitality have helped transform the restaurant scene into an essential part of the city’s lifestyle. As Miami Spice 2026 celebrates its 25th anniversary, more than 300 restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach take part in the annual celebration — from Michelin-recognized destinations and acclaimed fine-dining restaurants to longtime local favorites and notable newcomers.

 

Now in its 25th year, Miami Spice brings together more than 300 restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach, with three-course prix-fixe menus designed to offer a taste of their culinary worlds. Running through September 30, the 2026 edition introduces a new chapter with Miami Spice Reserve, alongside menus priced at $40 for brunch and lunch and $50 to $65 for dinner. Reserve experiences begin at $95.

 

But Miami Spice has never been only about the price. At its best, it offers something far more interesting: an invitation into the restaurants, chefs and culinary experiences that continue to shape Miami’s dining landscape.

A city that eats beautifully

Miami has long understood that dining is an art of living.

 

Its culinary identity has evolved dramatically, shaped by an extraordinary mix of cultures, international chefs, design-driven hospitality groups and a restaurant scene that reflects the city’s increasingly global character.

 

Today, a dinner in Miami can mean Mediterranean seafood in a beautifully restrained dining room, Japanese-Peruvian cuisine served with precision, or an evening beneath the palms where dining, design and entertainment naturally intersect.

 

Miami Spice captures that evolution.

 

Rather than defining luxury solely through exclusivity, the program offers an opportunity to discover the personality, craftsmanship and culinary vision behind some of Miami’s most sought-after dining experiences.

MILA: Where Miami meets the Mediterranean

Few addresses embody Miami’s contemporary aesthetic quite as naturally as MILA.

 

Perched above Miami Beach, the rooftop restaurant brings together Mediterranean and Japanese influences in a setting that feels unmistakably of the city: elegant, sensual and energetic.

 

The experience is carefully choreographed. Architecture, lighting, cocktails and cuisine come together to create what the restaurant describes as a multi-sensory culinary and lifestyle experience.

 

During Miami Spice, guests have the opportunity to explore its signature blend of Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired cuisine through an elevated tasting experience.

 

The attraction is as much about the atmosphere as it is about the food — a rooftop setting that captures the energy and sophistication of Miami Beach.

 

Estiatorio Milos: The luxury of simplicity

At Estiatorio Milos, luxury takes a quieter form.

 

Located in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, the restaurant is renowned for its fish and seafood and its refined approach to Greek cuisine.

 

For Miami Spice 2026, Milos participates in the new Reserve tier with a $115 experience that includes a premium three-course menu paired with a sommelier-guided Greek wine flight. Among the offerings are smoked fish with caviar, Maryland crab cake, whole grilled Mediterranean sea bass for two, lobster pasta and lamb chops.

 

There is something particularly timeless about Milos. In a city known for spectacle, the restaurant places the emphasis on the quality of its ingredients and the traditions of Greek cuisine.

 

Jaya at The Setai: An evening designed as an experience

At The Setai Miami Beach, dining becomes part of a larger sense of place.

 

Jaya’s sophisticated dining room and serene courtyard create an elegant setting inspired by Asia, while the cuisine draws from across the continent.

 

The menu features dishes such as Peking Duck, Truffle Dumplings and Thali Platter, complemented by an Asian-inspired cocktail program, sake selection and extensive wine list.

 

For Miami Spice, Jaya offers an opportunity to experience its modern Asian cuisine in one of Miami Beach’s most distinctive hospitality settings.

 

Here, the setting is very much part of the experience.

 

CATCH Miami Beach: The social side of luxury

There is another side to Miami’s dining culture — one where the restaurant is also a stage.

 

CATCH Miami Beach, located in South of Fifth, embraces that energy. Its 23,000-square-foot dining and event destination combines seafood, sushi and steak with a lively, shareable style of dining.

 

Its Miami Spice dinner menu brings together dishes such as crispy shrimp, salmon poke roll, herb-roasted branzino, sushi and maki, lobster mafaldine and New York strip.

 

For those seeking a more elevated experience, CATCH also offers a Miami Spice Reserve menu at $95, featuring premium ingredients including Japanese Wagyu and Kaluga caviar.

 

It is a distinctly Miami approach to dining: sophisticated, social and designed for an evening that extends well beyond the table.

 

Hutong: A different expression of sophistication

In Brickell, Hutong offers another interpretation of the city’s increasingly international culinary landscape.

 

The restaurant specializes in sophisticated Northern Chinese cuisine, with artisanal dim sum and Peking duck among its signatures. Its elegant pop-art-inspired interior combines Chinese antiques with soaring ceilings and dramatic light projections.

 

For Miami Spice, the menu includes dishes such as Prawn & Black Truffle Dumplings, Ma La Chili Prawns, Mapo Tofu, Kung Po Iberico Pork and Steamed Chilean Sea Bass.

 

It is a reminder that Miami’s luxury dining scene is no longer defined by a single aesthetic. Its greatest strength may now be its diversity.

 

CLAUDIE: A Riviera state of mind

With CLAUDIE, Brickell takes on the spirit of the French Riviera.

 

The restaurant describes itself as a Riviera table in Miami, inspired by the coastlines, colors and flavors of the French and Italian Riviera. Its Mediterranean cuisine, terrace and social atmosphere create a setting that evokes the Côte d’Azur while remaining unmistakably connected to Miami.

 

The Miami Spice menu features dishes such as heirloom tomato gazpacho, branzino filet, ricotta ravioli, rotisserie herb chicken and Faroe Island salmon.

 

For those looking to elevate the experience, CLAUDIE’s $120 Mediterranean Tasting Experience offers an eight-course journey through Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

 

It is elegant without feeling formal — a fitting expression of contemporary Miami hospitality.

 

MAMO: The timeless appeal of Italian dining

Some culinary experiences need little explanation.

 

Italian cuisine is one of them.

 

At MAMO Miami, classic Italian dishes are presented with a contemporary sensibility. Cacio & Pepe, Rigatoni alla Bolognese, cavatelli with branzino, seabream, tagliata and Cotoletta alla Milanese appear among the Miami Spice offerings.

 

With Miami Spice lunch at $40 and dinner at $65, MAMO offers an elegant introduction to its Italian culinary identity.

 

The restaurant offers something increasingly valuable in a rapidly changing city: familiarity, warmth and a sense of permanence.

 

Osaka Nikkei Miami: A global culinary language

Perhaps nowhere is Miami’s international character more evident than in its Nikkei cuisine.

 

At Osaka Nikkei Miami, Japanese techniques meet Peruvian ingredients and flavors. The restaurant, which describes itself as a pioneer of the Nikkei culinary movement, brings together food, architecture, music and mixology in a distinctly multisensory experience.

 

For Miami Spice 2026, Osaka offers a $95 Miami Spice Reserve experience in an Izakaya-style, family-style format, featuring dishes from its Nikkei Bar and Peruvian Izakaya.

 

The result is precisely the kind of culinary experience that reflects Miami today: international by nature, sophisticated by choice and constantly evolving.

 

Uchiko Miami Beach: A Japanese Culinary Experience

Located in Sunset Harbour, Uchiko Miami Beach brings a contemporary Japanese dining experience to Miami Spice 2026.

 

As part of this year’s exclusive Signature Dining Experiences, Uchiko is offering an intimate omakase experience at the sushi bar, placing the chef’s craft at the centre of the dining experience.

 

It is a fitting addition to Miami Spice’s new premium offering, highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences available throughout Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

 

The evolution of Miami Spice

After a quarter century, Miami Spice has become more than a restaurant promotion.

 

It has become a reflection of Miami itself.

 

The introduction of Miami Spice Reserve in 2026 is particularly telling. The new premium tier is designed for restaurants with higher everyday price points and offers elevated prix-fixe and tasting-menu experiences beginning at $95.

 

As Miami’s culinary scene continues to evolve, the definition of a luxury dining experience is expanding. It is no longer simply about the most expensive ingredients or the most exclusive address.

 

It is about provenance. Craftsmanship. Design. Service. Atmosphere. And, increasingly, the story behind the restaurant.

 

That evolution mirrors Miami’s transformation into an increasingly sophisticated global destination — a city where gastronomy, hospitality, culture, design and international influences continue to intersect.

The final weeks

There is still time to experience Miami Spice 2026 before the program concludes on September 30.

 

For those who know Miami well, it is an opportunity to revisit a favourite table through a different lens. For those discovering the city, it offers an invitation to explore the restaurants and culinary experiences contributing to Miami’s next chapter.

 

And perhaps that is the greatest luxury of all: not simply having access to extraordinary places, but having the time and curiosity to discover them.

 

In Miami, the table has always been more than a place to eat.

 

It is where the city comes together.

 

And this season, Miami Spice offers an especially elegant invitation to take a seat.

 

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