sundowner – noun
: a person who observes riveting views
of the Miami sun as it fades into the Atlantic Ocean from the patio of The Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
: a partaker in The Lido’s weekday happy hour
: someone who enjoys refreshing libations at the evening hour, such as f’rosé
EXAMPLE: The SunDowners lounged beneath The Lido’s canopy while enjoying a plate of crudité in the glow of the setting sun.

Are you a SunDowner? Do you wish you were? Becoming a SunDowner is simple. Call upon The Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach {40 Island Avenue; 305.673.1717} Monday through Friday between 4-7pm and you’ll be well on your way.

The Lido established this new happy hour program in January after renovating its entire space to create a fresh look and feel. The place to be is undoubtedly the patio—especially the new balcony section of the dock—which hovers right over the water. In fact, The Lido is one of the only waterfront restaurants in Miami that’s thisclose to the bay. And when the sun sets? The beauty of the view reaches its glorious boiling point.

As you watch, there’s no shortage of drinks to sip and refreshments on which to nibble. The standout libation? The f’rosé (fro-ZAY). The Lido collaborated with Kelvin Slush Co. to create this special drink—a rosé served granita-style—and it’s only $7 during happy hour. Another must-try is the Sunset Sangría—which will only set you back a Lincoln during happy hour. It comes in Spanish-style red or white, and it’s always filled with fresh fruit. The Lido also offers deals on beer, wine, and well cocktails to pair with the sunset.

And if you’re hungry, Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni offers a number of snacks to see you through to the dinner hour, all of which are designed to be fun and fitting complements to The Lido’s glorious setting. “As a property, we like to keep at least a third of our menu vegetarian,” Zeitouni says. “A lot of guests come for the wellness aspect of the property.” Translation? Light, Mediterranean- inspired bites like Mussels a la Plancha and Chargrilled Octopus—all pairing perfectly with a frosty f’rosé, of course. Yes, it feels awfully good to be a SunDowner.

By Maya Silver | Editor