Looking for a new place to eat this summer? Head to The Strand Bar & Grill {6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.514.7474}—they’ve got something special for you every day of the week.

SUNDAYS: Beach After Brunch
Starting July 1, brunch-goers can go to The Strand Bar & Grill for both a themed brunch and exclusive access to Carillon Miami’s beach. The first brunch buffet will kick off with a BBQ theme to celebrate July 4, complete with breakfast classics; a carving station with smoked brisket and whole roasted pig; an outdoor grilling station with build-your-own sliders and vegetable, shrimp, and chicken skewers; and side dishes like roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, mac ‘n cheese, crispy brussels sprouts, and cornbread. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Those mini apple pies and ganache-filled star cookie pops are sure to please. Beach After Brunch will take place on the first Sunday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is priced at $65 per person, and bottomless prosecco, mimosas, rosé, and Bloody Marys can be purchased for an additional $25 per person. Beach lounges are included at no additional cost. 
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND WEDNESDAYS: Miami Locals Club
Head to The Strand Bar & Grill Monday through Wednesday, flash your Miami-Dade County driver’s license, and you’ll get 15% off your lunch or dinner bill.
THURSDAYS: Wine Night
Dine in the restaurant for dinner, and get your wine half-off. All bottles on the wine list are 50% off every Wednesday night!

FRIDAYS: Live Music at The Lounge
Like live music? This is just the place to get it. Every Friday night, pair your perfect views and good-for-you-good food and drinks with equally-awesome tunes. Live music takes place every Friday night, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Find out who’s playing by clicking here.
SATURDAYS: Champagne Saturdays
Does anything sound sweeter? The Carillon Miami turned 60 earlier this year, and to celebrate,  guests can enjoy select bottles of champagne for just $60 per bottle. This deal is available every Saturday during lunch and dinner, through the end of 2018.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Looking for something to eat or drink on Miami Beach? Read below to find out our favorite spots to curb every craving.
For breakfast: Lolo’s Surf Cantina
Located in the Marriott Stanton South Beach, this Baja-inspired, indoor-outdoor haunt boasts some of the best Mexican fare in town. Go every morning, between 6:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., and you can chow down on breakfast plates like Huevos Rancheros with layered with sunny-side-up eggs and salsa, Butterscotch Pancakes garnished with caramelized banana and maple pecans, and Melbourne Avocado Toast topped with guacamole and a poached egg.
161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.735.6973
For a morning meeting over coffee: Dolce Italian
You might know this cozy Italian restaurant from being a top contender on Bravo’s TV show Best New Restaurant, or you might just know it because it’s been a Miami staple since 2012. Either way, Dolce Italian is a solid spot for all-day Italian fare, great ambience, and beautiful Collins Avenue people-watching. Grab a table outside mid-morning, and make your business deals over classic coffee drinks and Italian pastries. It’s open from 7:30 a.m. until late, too; so we won’t judge you if those South Beach vibes convince you to “extend” that meeting and call it a day.
1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.975.2550
For a great brunch deal: Lobster Bar Sea Grille
There’s no doubt about it—this is the best brunch deal in town. For just $49, get bottomless mimosas, bellinis, prosecco, and Bloody Marys, and a three-course meal with entrées like Whole Butter-Braised Lobster Benedict, “Steak & Egg” Béarnaise, and more. The whole feast starts with seven appetizer options (like Fresh Apple Kale Salad or $5 “Carl’s Specialty” Raspberry Croissants with house-made jam and Nutella), and ends with dessert. We suggest the Classic Profiteroles smothered in dark chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream and sugar-roasted almonds. We also suggested staying there all afternoon, 1) because you’re in SoFi and 2) because brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.438.9200
For lunch: Spris Artisan Pizza
This is where you go for authentic Italian pizza; and with a spot right on European-style Lincoln Road, you might even feel like you’re in Italy while you eat it, too. The pizza list here goes for miles, so if you need help combing through it, stick to two of our favorites: the Mediterranea with goat cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and genoa pesto, or the Saporita with Italian spicy salami, gorgonzola, capers, olives, and garlic.
731 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.673.2020
For that post-work drink: Lido Bayside Grille
This Mediterranean restaurant at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach makes you feel good just by walking in. Fusing the traditional Mediterranean diet and lifestyle with incredible views over Biscayne Bay, there’s no place you’d rather be for a drink during sunset. Lucky for you, Lido Bayside Grille has a “High Tides Happy Hour” Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with $2 Oysters, $5 Boris’ Chicken Empanadas, and even $8 Artichoke Frites. Wash it all down with the $9 “Zirkova Cocktail for a Cause”—a Lido Lemonade—and you’ll get to sip on a charitable drink that does as much good as it makes you feel.
40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.245.0880 
For a really tasty Asian dinner: AZABU Miami Beach
AZABU Miami Beach is South of Fifth’s newest stop for classic, delicious Japanese cuisine, all from renowned Chef Masatsugu “Masa” Kubo! Another Marriott Stanton South Beach gem, this swank spot has indoor-outdoor dining, as well as a hidden sushi counter called “The Den” and Bar AZABU, a classic-style cocktail bar where spirits lovers can revel in rare Japanese sakes and whiskies. When you go, it’ll be hard to pick what to order (mostly because it all looks good). We suggest the Avo-Uni, American Wagyu Filet Mignon, or the Spicy Tuna Maki Sushi Roll. They’ll all keep calling you back for more.
161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 786.276.0520
For late-night drinks: Hosteria Romana
With a slogan like “Where Italians go for Italian,” you know this place is going to be good. Sitting on Española Way, go here when you don’t want the night to end after dinner. It’s open until 1 a.m., and has every kind of drink you can imagine. Of its nearly 20 martinis on the menu, we recommend the Basil Lemontini! Perfectly Italian, with a little Miami twist, it’s made with lemon gelato, Citron vodka, and fresh lemon and basil.
429 Española Way, Miami Beach; 305.532.4299
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

If you consider yourself a wine connoisseur, then the name Gérard Bertrand ought to ring a bell. Gérard Bertrand is a world-renowned winemaker from the South of France who produces an outstanding diversity of wines that span over 14 total estates. From sparkling to appellation wines, reds to whites and rosés, Gérard Bertrand truly offers it all (and offers it exceptionally well). Headquartered in Languedoc-Roussillon—the world’s largest wine-making region—Gérard Bertrand wines are synonymous with excellence, authenticity, conviviality, and innovation. Bertrand and his teams are true leaders and visionaries in the winemaking industry.
Quality is Key
Quality not quantity. We’ve all heard this saying at least once in our lifetime. It’s a reminder that often leaves the lips of parents, teachers, and colleagues. Bertrand truly takes this sentiment to heart when approaching his wine business. Quality wine is, as Bertrand says, a combination of time, space, energy, spirit, and soul. Quality wine is also tied to a grape’s origin and how it harmonizes with the rest of the universe. Bertrand utilizes biodynamic farming to ensure top-notch, quality product from grape to bottle. With over 14 of Gérard Bertrand estates now Certified Biodynamic® by DEMETER or in the process of becoming certified, a more adequate phrase for the brand itself is quality and quantity.
Biodynamics
…is the gold standard of farming that heals the planet through conscious agriculture. A biodynamic farmer is a steward for his or her environment. There is absolutely no GMO’s, artificial fertilizers, or chemical sprays used on a biodynamic farm. What is used is a combination of ancient wisdom coupled with holistic, sustainable methods. Because Bertrand is an advocate of homeopathic medicine, employing biodynamics in his vineyards was a no-brainer. His winemaking process follows lunar and star charts—known as ‘the planting calendar’—which informs a farmer of the most optimal days for sowing, pruning, and harvesting. Some consider this kind of agriculture as a bunch of New Age hocus pocus. For Bertrand, it’s an unwavering commitment to sustainable development that, in turn, restores harmony to the environment and gives patrons the best and most authentic wine on the market. “The application of [biodynamic principles] makes the influence of the Earth and the heavens impossible to ignore—and this extends not just to making but to tasting wine,” Bertrand says in his autobiography “Wine, Moon and Stars.”

A Biodynamic Beauty: La Villa
La Villa, one of the best (and biodynamic) rosés in the world, stems from Bertrand’s Château la Sauvageonne estate. This region is characterized by its volcanic pastime. The soil consists of three types of rock: sandstone, schist and ‘ruffle.’ One sip leaves a velvety blanket over the tongue with refreshing aftertaste. It’s a harmonious marriage of flavors, including sweet strawberries and spices with floral notes of violet and hawthorn. As a light-bodied wine, La Villa is best served cool as an aperitif or paired with charcuterie and grilled meats. It’s faint blush color mirrors the way the sky looks when the grapes are handpicked, between sunrise and 10am.

To learn more, click here.
Happy dining!
By Elizabeth Liberatore  | Contributor

We’ve already told you the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)’s Miami Spice Restaurant Program is coming back this August—but what you might not know is that you can get a taste of it as early as this month. On Thursday, June 28, Chef Michael Beltran of Ariete, Chef Diego Oka of La Mar by Gaston Acurio {500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8358}, and Chef Patrick Ochs of The Strand Bar & Grill {6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.514.7474} will team up for an unforgettable Miami Spice preview.
The one-night-only dining experience will take place by the ocean at The Strand Bar & Grill. Priced at just $75 per person, every diner will get a three-course meal (just like they will during Miami Spice!), but this time, the food on their plates will be a culinary fusion of all three Miami chefs’ distinct, beloved styles. Whatever you eat will be more than good-for-you-good, too. All three chefs have been approved by the Slow Food Miami Program, which recognizes local businesses that maintain good, clean, and fair standards, and those that pride themselves on having quality, authentic, and sustainably-minded food practices.
Want to wash it all down with a drink? Your Miami Spice sponsors have you covered. Complimentary pours of Chandon California, Fiji Water, Terrazas de los Andes, and Stella Artois are included in the price of dinner, and a menu of other beverages will be available for purchase.
This dinner will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made here. For more information about the Miami Spice Restaurant Program, visit www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com.

Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

It’s almost that time again! Miami Spice, the tasty restaurant program created by The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), is coming back for its 17th year.
During this two-month promotion—which runs from August 1 to September 30, 2018—top Magic City restaurants will offer $23 lunch and weekend brunch menus, as well as $39 dinner menus, in Miami’s hottest neighborhoods. Worth every penny, diners will get their choice of one appetizer, entrée, and dessert from a prix-fixe menu, excluding beverages, tax, and tip.
From South Miami, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables, to Miami Beach, Wynwood, and beyond, here are the 198 restaurants you can get excited to experience during Miami Spice 2018: 

26 Sushi & Tapas
5300 Chop House
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
Add!kt at the W Miami
Alter
Anacapri Italian Restaurant
Area 31
Ariete
Artisan Beach House
Atlantikos – The St. Regis Bal Harbour
Atrio Restaurant & Wine Room
Azabu Miami Beach
Bagatelle Miami
Bahia at Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Bâoli Miami
Bar Collins at Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Barsecco
Bazaar Mar by José Andrés
Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant
Bird & Bone
BLT Prime
Blue Collar
Blue Matisse
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
Boulud Sud
BOURBON STEAK Miami
Brasserie Brickell Key
BrickTop’s
Brisa New American Bistro
Bulla Gastrobar
Byblos Miami
Café Catula Fine Restaurant and Art Gallery
Cafe Prima Pasta
Cafe Roval
Caña
Cantina Beach
Cantina La 20
Cecconi’s Miami Beach at Soho Beach House
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar
Chotto Matte
Christy’s Restaurant
Cibo Wine Bar
Cipriani Restaurant
Coco Bambu
CORSAIR kitchen & bar
Crudos Fusion Art
CRUST
Devon Seafood + Steak
Diez y Seis
Dolce Italian Restaurant
Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market
Drunken Dragon
Earl’s Kitchen + Bar
EDGE Steak & Bar
El Cielo Miami
Essensia Restaurant and Lounge
Estefan Kitchen
Estiatorio Milos
Fifi’s On The Beach Seafood Restaurant
Fi’lia by Michael Schwartz at SLS Brickell
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Fontana
Fooq’s Miami
Forte dei Marmi
Gianni’s At The Villa
Gili’s Beach Club
GKBistronomie
Graziano’s
Habitat Miami Beach
Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Il Mulino NY
Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen
Jaya at The Setai
Juvia Miami
Katsuya
Kitchen 305
Komodo
KYU
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
La Moderna Miami
La Palma Ristorante & Bar
La Riviera
La Rue Bistronomie
La Terraza Café & Bar
Larios on the Beach
Le Zoo
Le Bouchon Du Grove
Leynia at Delano
Lightkeepers
Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann at Faena Miami Beach
LT Steak & Seafood
Lure Fishbar
Malibu Farm Miami Beach
M House Miami
Marion
Mariposa Restaurant at Neiman Marcus
Matador Room
MayFair Kitchen
Meat Market Miami Beach
Mira Five Stars
MesaMar Seafood Table
Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink
Mignonette
Miranda Cuisine & Bar
Mondrian Caffé
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Market at EDITION
Mr. Chow Miami
NaiYaRa
Nautilus Cabana Club
Neomi’s Grill
New Campo Argentino Steakhouse
Nikki Beach
Novecento
Obra Kitchen Table
Oliver’s Bistro
Ortanique on the Mile
Palat
Palme d’Or
Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge
PAO by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach
Paon Eatery
Pascal’s On Ponce
Perricone’s Marketplace & Cafe
Pied à Terre at the Cadet Hotel
Pisco y Nazca
Plant Miami
Planta
PM Fish & Steak House
Prime Fish
Prime Italian
Pubbelly Noodle Bar
Pubbelly Sushi
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
R House
RED, the Steakhouse
Rooftop at E11EVEN
Rusty Pelican
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Sawa Restaurant & Lounge
Scarpetta by Scott Conant at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Seasons 52
Seaspice
Shula’s 347 Grill
Shula’s Steak 2
Shula’s Steak House, The Original
Skorpios
Smith & Wollensky
Social Club
Soul Tavern
Soyka Restaurant
Spiga Restaurant
Strada in the Grove
StripSteak by Michael Mina
SUGARCANE raw bar grill
Sushi Garage
SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach
Swine Southern Table & Bar
Talavera Cocina Mexicana
Tanuki Miami
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach
The Alley
The Bazaar by José Andrés
The Capital Grille
The Dutch Miami
The Forge Restaurant
The National Hotel Tamara’s Bistro
The Shula’s Steak House
The Strand Bar & Grill
The Tuck Room
TUYO @ Miami Culinary Institute
Two Chefs Restaurant
UMI Sushi & Sake Bar at Delano
Upland
Villa Azur Restaurant & Lounge
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Zest by Ortanique
Zucca Restaurant
Zuma Miami
For more information about each of the participating restaurants, or to get a sneak peek at their Miami Spice menus, be sure to check out the Miami Spice website.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

Looking for somewhere to “cheers” to Dad this weekend? These spots should do the trick. Here are seven of our favorite restaurants to celebrate Father’s Day 2018:
Market at EDITION
This Father’s Day, head to Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600} for a one-of-a-kind “Father’s Day Brewski & Brunch!” This unlimited spread will have everything you need to make Dad feel loved: like a raw bar, a charcuterie station, hot food, the restaurant’s popular Pastry Pod, and more. Drinks are priced separately, and special for the holiday, options include $6 local draft beers, $10 Tropical Mimosas, and $12 Aperol Spritz and Market Negronis. This buffet will take place on Sunday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is priced at $49 per person.

Matador Room
Treat Dad to a delicious a la carte brunch—complete with dishes like Huevos Rancheros made with local farm eggs and Black Truffle and Fontina Pizza—as you look out onto the Atlantic Ocean from the gorgeous terrace of Matador Room {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4600}. For just $45, you can add a bottomless drink package with Bloody Marys, Bellinis, or Mimosas. This brunch will take place on Sunday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann
Visit Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5610} for a two-day celebration! On Saturday, June 16, grab Dad and head to the kitchen for an intimate Grilling Masterclass led by none other than Los Fuegos Chef de Cuisine Cristian Menendez. An apprentice of world renowned grill master, Francis Mallmann, Chef Cristian will teach attendees Mallmann’s signature live-fire cooking techniques and ingredient preparation so that they can whip up an array of mouthwatering dishes, like Smoked Shrimps ‘a la Plancha,’ Salt-Crusted Whole Red Snapper, and Mallmann’s famous Beef Tenderloin Milanesa. Guests will get to eat what they cook, sip wine pairings, and go home with an autographed copy of Francis Mallmann’s best-selling cookbook and a recipe card.

Then on June 17, go back to the restaurant for Los Fuegos’ renowned Sunday Asado, which includes a multi-course feast of slow-cooked meats, succulent seafood, flame-licked vegetables, sweetbreads, and more. This brunch comes with unlimited mimosas and beer, and all dads will get a complimentary hand-rolled cigar to enjoy over live music. The cooking class will take place on Saturday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Asado will take place on Sunday, June 17, from Noon to 4 p.m.
Seaspice
Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200} will host a “Riverside Fete” with a chic riverside Sunday brunch and dad-approved dishes like the Prime US Bone-In Ribeye or A5 Wagyu served on volcanic hot-stones, or Maine Lobster Benedict and Alaskan King Crab Cake Benedict. Premium cigar selections will be available to pair with Champagne by Perrier Jouët, and there will be special cocktails by Absolut Elyx and Avion Tequila, live music, and performers. These day-long festivities will take place on Sunday, June 17, starting at 11:45 a.m.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Celebrate Father’s Day at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 800.548.8886} with a poolside retreat fit for a king!Available on Sunday only, the “Ultimate Father’s Day Experience” package includes a poolside cabana at either Arkadia Pool or Bowtie Pool with a 42-inch flat screen television fit, personal butler service, a mini fridge filled with refreshments and treats, a digital safe, a phone, food platters from Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina (for up to six people), two buckets of Heineken beer, a box of cigars, a bottle of Grey Goose Vodka, a 30-minute jet-ski rental, and more. This package is priced at $2,000, excluding tax and gratuity. It is available on Sunday, June 17, from Noon to 7 p.m. a maximum of six guests is allowed per cabana. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 305.538.2000 or visiting fontainebleau.com/fathersday.

BLT Prime
BLT Prime {4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral; 305.591.6606}, Doral’s modern American steakhouse, is going big for Father’s Day with its signature Burger Board! Choose from patties like The Caddie, a burger blend topped with garlic pork, white cheddar, mustard braised onions, and crispy pancetta; The Eagle, a burger blend topped with white cheddar, poached lobster, and truffle buttermilk dressing; The Blind Shot, marinated grilled chicken topped with avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and an olive oil aioli; The Fairway, a burger blend topped with sliced brisket, fried cheese curd, jalapeno bacon, and a jerk glaze; The Monster, a grilled 100% black angus burger topped with aged cheddar, crispy shallots, roasted tomatoes, Bibb lettuce, and burger sauce; or The Mulligan, which tops a grilled salmon burger with avocado, apple, pickled red onions, and saffron rouille. In honor of the big day, Chef de Cuisine Steve Mendez is offering a new burger and beer combo, which pairs The B&B Burger—a short rib and chorizo blend patty topped with asiago cheese, bread and butter pickles, fried egg, smoked bacon, beefsteak tomatoes, and roasted pepper sauce—served with yucca fries and Wynwood Brewing’s La Rubia ale. These burgers will be available on Sunday, June 17, during lunch and dinner service. Burgers are priced a la carte.
NaiYaRa
NaiYaRa {1854 Bay Road, Miami Beach; 786.275.6005}, Miami Beach’s elevated Thai hotspot, located in the heart of Sunset Harbour’s restaurant row, will serve an extravagant Sunday brunch this Father’s Day. Kick back, relax and celebrate Dad with the ultimate Thai-infused brunch experience with plates like Fried Duck & Biscuits with sweet chili sauce for dipping; Crispy Pork Belly Buns served with sweet soy glaze and homemade pickles, Eggs Benedict with Chinese 5-spice biscuits, Black Sesame Pancakes with a banana brûlée, Matcha Waffles with sweet red bean and bird chili maple syrup, sushi, and more. Pair it all with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas, bellinis, and white Sangria for just $30 per person and it will be one happy Father’s Day, indeed. This brunch will take place on Sunday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dishes are priced a la carte.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor

This Friday, June 15, is National Lobster Day! Celebrate at Miami’s top restaurants, with some of the best lobster dishes. Here are five of our favorites:
BLT Prime
Sitting right on the legendary Blue Monster golf course, BLT Prime {4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral; 305.591.6606} is a modern American steakhouse that combines good eats with near-perfect views. The work of Chef de Cuisine Steve Mendez, the menu offers everything from fine cuts of USDA Prime Certified Angus beef and fresh seafood, to salads, comfort food sides, decadent desserts, and even mouthwatering appetizers like double-cut Grilled Bacon. Go on National Lobster Day and get the Lobster Salad “Cobb” Style—a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, watercress, frisee, avocado, cheddar, and crispy pancetta, all covered in a buttermilk ranch dressing.

Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach
Whether you like them steamed, cracked, or dipped in butter, get your lobster fix at Lobster Bar Sea Grille Miami Beach {404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.377.2675} with a two-course lobster dinner special only available during summer 2018. Affectionately called “Lobster Bar Date Night,” this deal for two lets any pair (yes, even friends!) choose one of three lobster dishes designed for sharing. The options include: Lobster Bar Sea Grille’s signature Jumbo Nova Scotia Lobster Tails with drawn butter, lemon and Honey Lobster Sauce; the 4-lb. Jumbo Lobster for Two; or The Ultimate Surf & Turf for Two with the restaurant’s 2-lb. Chili Lobster and a prime, 12-oz. NY Strip Wagyu. All specialties are served with two of three salads, either the new Caesar Salad, the Field Ripe Tomato and Barrel Aged Dodonis Feta Salad, or lastly, the restaurant’s famous “Chops” Chopped Salad. On top of that, each duo gets to choose one family-style side, like The Pure Creamless Corn Mash, Hashed Potato Tots with Truffle Blue Cheese Aioli, Lightly Creamed Baby Leaf Spinach with grated feta, or Crispy Hand Cut Fries. The deal will kick-off on National Lobster Day, and continue daily, from 5:30 p.m. to close, through August 31, 2018.

The Strand Bar & Grill
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort’s signature restaurant, The Strand Bar & Grill {6801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.514.7474}, is known for its local, seasonally-inspired cuisine. On National Lobster Day, grab a seat on the ocean’s edge and order the California Lobster Roll. One of the restaurant’s signature dishes, this sandwich is topped with avocado, lemon aioli, celery, shredded lettuce, and micro cilantro, and served with a side of fries.
River Seafood Oyster Bar
Just steps from the Miami River, this Brickell seafood spot is known for its sleek, but comfortable digs, primo business crowd, and for sourcing the freshest seafood from wherever it’s made best, all over the world. This Friday, stop by The River Seafood & Oyster Bar {650 S Miami Ave, Brickell; 305.530.1915} for dinner and order one of its specialty dishes: Lobster Cocktail with a passion fruit vinaigrette.
Nobu
If you haven’t heard of Nobu {4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.695.3232} by now… where have you been? With locations all over the world, you can find its Miami outpost in the Nobu Eden Roc Hotel, where Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa serves his top-of-the-line sushi and seafood synonymous with his famous namesake restaurants. Head here on National Lobster Day for two dishes you’ll keep craving for days: Lobster Quinoa Ceviche with bibb lettuce, and Whole Maine Lobster with scallop, jamón iberico, and spicy cilantro.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor