Because work should never get in the way of a good meal

Imagine: It’s Monday. You’re at the office. It’s almost lunchtime, and you don’t know where to go.

You ask yourself, “Where can I get a good, satisfying lunch in Miami that won’t break the bank?”

Lucky for you, we have the answer! Read below for our top five weekday lunch deals in the Magic City.

Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante

Get a taste of the Mediterranean islands when you head to the charming Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante {1801 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.531.2228}, in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood. From Monday to Friday, you can enjoy the restaurant’s top-notch food at a reduced price when you go for lunch. Running from Noon to 4 p.m., just $24 gets you a three-course menu with some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

Novikov Miami

The brainchild of Russian restaurateur, Arkadiy Novikov, Novikov Miami {300 South Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami; 305.489.1000} is a swanky Chinese-Japanese eatery that sits right on the water in Downtown Miami. Every weekday, from Noon to 3 p.m., it offers a prix-fixe, two-course meal for lunch! For just $23 per person, go there and choose from top menu options like Sweet Corn Dumplings, Salmon Avocado Roll, and Mango Cashew Chicken, as well as speciality pricing on dessert and cocktails.

Fi’lia South Beach
If you’re on the beach for lunch, there’s no better bang for your buck than Fi’lia South Beach {1610 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.605.0819}. Choose from a two- or three-course, prix-fixe menu (priced at $19 and $23, respectively) and indulge in dishes like: Polpettine al Sugo with beef meatballs and pomodoro, Tuna Tartare, Orecchiette Salsiccia & Broccolini with a sausage ragu, Linguini Frutti di Mare, Polenta & Short Ribs, and more. If you chose the three-course option, you can round it out with dessert, like Fi’lia’s Tiramisu or Espresso Chocolate Mousse.

The Rusty Pelican

As every Miamian already knows, The Rusty Pelican {3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne; 305.361.3818} has a view like no other—and good food to match. And now, with its set lunch menu, the restaurant has another reason for you to make it your go-to spot. For just $35, enjoy a three-course, prix-fixe menu with options like Rusty Pelican’s Chicken Salad Wrap, Calamari, and Rum Tres Leches. As for those views? Well, those are complimentary.

Cibo Wine Bar Coral Gables

When you’re looking for a quality, relaxed Italian lunch in mainland Miami, head to Coral Gables and try Cibo Wine Bar {45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305.442.4925}. Starting at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, you can go and get its “Lunch in Fretta” deal, which offers a salad, either a pasta dish or a pizza, and a dessert of the chef’s choosing for $19. To start, pick either the Insalata Cesare or Organic Mixed Greens salad. The pasta menu has select plates like Penne Arrabiata with hot chilies and garlic, Rigatoni with a traditional Bolognese meat sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano, Spaghetti Carbonara, and more. If you’re craving a pizza, Cibo’s stone-baked pies with homemade dough and sauces, like the Margherita or Quattro Stagioni pizzas (to name just a couple), won’t disappoint.

Happy dining!

By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor