Kona Grill
Now in Dolphin Mall’s new restaurant plaza, Kona Grill {11401 Northwest 12th Street #R104, Doral; 305.515.2633} is an upscale casual American grill and award-winning sushi bar. This Monday, May 30, head there for a Memorial Day special: a Brisket Burger and a Castaway IPA for just $12. As the restaurant’s signature burger, this plate boasts a hearty and filling mix of ground beef brisket, cheddar, bacon onion jam, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun, with a homemade pickle spear and a side of fries.
American Social Brickell
Want to celebrate Memorial Day all weekend long? At American Social Brickell {690 Southwest First Court, Brickell; 305.570.4468}, you can. Kick it off on Friday night, with DJ FLY GUY, and continue on Saturday–with complimentary bottomless mimosas for ladies from noon to 3pm, $10 AmSo Burgers starting at 5pm, $1.50 Oysters, and $5 Champagne from 6-10pm. There are $100 bottle specials all weekend long, and make sure you’re there on Sunday, May 29, for a special party with musician, RBK. And in addition to hot beats, guests will be able to receive 50-percent off on most liquors, beer, and wine from 8pm to close. Happy Memorial Day, indeed!
Adena Grill & Wine Bar
Located in Hallandale Beach–specifically, at Gulfstream Park–Adena Grill & Wine Bar {900 Silks Run #1740, Hallandale Beach; 954.464.2333} is a leading upscale steakhouse in South Florida. Known for serving 100-percent all-natural, grass-fed beef and poultry, this modern-casual spot also boasts its own wine cellar; one that houses 7,000 bottles of wine. This Monday, May 30, all veteran and current military men and women will receive a 15-percent discount off their entire bill.
Frankey’s Sports Bar
Also located at Gulfstream Park, Frankey’s Sports Bar {900 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954.464.2333} gives diners an upscale twist on the traditional “sports bar.” Home to an epic video wall playing live sports, live music, tasty drinks, and of course, its infamous 100-percent grass-fed, grass-finished beef burgers, head there on Memorial Day, when all veteran and current military men and women will receive a 15-percent discount on their bill.
Meat Market Palm Beach
If you’re spending your weekend on the sand a little farther north, check out Meat Market Palm Beach {191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach; 561.354.9800}. Known for its haute cuisine and sizzling steaks, Memorial Day marks the start of this locale’s new summer special. Offering an extended happy hour, from 4-8pm daily, guests can indulge in $10 glasses of Veuve Clicquot Brut, Yellow Label; $8 classic Belvedere martinis; $7 signature cocktails and glasses of select wines; and specialty beers starting at $3.50. Of course, no happy hour is complete without the perfect food to go with it; so order special $4 chilled shrimps with thousand island dressing and cocktail sauce, $2 oysters on the half shell, the $9 MM daily ceviche, the $14 MM slider duo–two Kobe beef sliders with bacon and Gouda cheese ($14)–and more. All are sure to impress.
By Jennifer Agress