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Looking for a great place to watch the Super Bowl this year? Fortunately, Miami has no shortage of amazing sports bars, but we’ve got our eye on these local bars and restaurants. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate pre-game brunch (here’s looking at you, Jaya) or a laid-back bar serving up wallet-friendly game-day specials, we’ve got you covered with the best spots to settle in and watch the greatest football match of the year.

Seaspice

Seaspice on the Miami River

The best way to do the Super Bowl right is with the ultimate pregame. Tuck into Seaspice’s signature Sunday brunch, starting at noon, and indulge in bubbly and incredible eats right up until the big game starts. Stay put, though — the restaurant will host a Super Bowl watch party starting at 6 p.m. There will be live music and entertainment to keep the party vibes going as you root your favorite team on. 

422 Northwest North River Drive, Miami 

Pizza & Burger

This Fountainebleau favorite by Michael Mina is hosting a Super Bowl watch party, complete with specials all day from noon until midnight. There’s a $100 minimum for table service, but you’ll get to enjoy deals like your third drink free and two Super Burgers for $60. 

4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden

If you’re looking for a more low-key spot to watch the Super Bowl, Isabelle’s Grill Room & Garden is just the spot. Located at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, the picturesque, locally-loved restaurant will offer specials from Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 2. Guests can look forward to $20 buckets of beer and specially-priced game-day favorites like Loaded in the Grove nachos, BBQ pork Po’ Bois, Sidewinder cheese fries, and the famous Ritz Dog, a footlong Kobe beef hot dog served on a brioche bun. 

3300 SW 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove

Jaya at the Setai

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The Jaya Courtyard

Jaya’s Executive Chef Vijay Veena invites football fans to a lavish Super Bowl Sunday brunch. Expect lots of incredible eats, including a raw bar and dessert table, an enhanced carving station spotlighting ingredients and flavors from the competing teams’ regions, a BBQ station loaded with classic game-day dishes, and free-flowing Louis Roederer champagne, bloody marys, mimosas, and beer and wine selections. The brunch is priced at $145 per person and $65 for children ages 5-12. 

2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Taurus Beer & Whiskey House

Not your average neighborhood dive bar, Taurus Beer & Whiskey House in Coconut Grove is going all out on Super Bowl Sunday. All day on Sunday, February 2, guests will enjoy $3 Taurus Ale, $18 domestic beer buckets, $5 well drinks, and a menu highlighting the best food from each participating team’s city. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating — there are seven TVs located throughout the restaurant, so you don’t have to worry about missing a single play.

3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove

Malibu Farm

Another great option if you’d rather skip the sports bar scene? Malibu Farm Miami Beach, where you can savor farm-to-table delights (we can’t get enough of their avocado pizza and their “Non” Burger, made with a delicious signature beyond meat blend and served on a brioche bun). Soak up oceanside views, too, as you watch the big game and sip Malibu Farm’s famous cocktails. 

4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

The Deck at Island Gardens

For those who want to watch the Super Bowl in the bougiest way possible, The Deck at Island Gardens has you covered. Get there between noon and 4 p.m. to take advantage of a game day-inspired brunch, priced at $65 per person, and watch as super yachts sail across Biscayne Bay. Sparkling Sunset Happy Hour runs from 4-6 p.m., the perfect pre-game to the main event, followed by a themed Super Bowl dinner and party. If you don’t mind splurging, reserve a waterfront cabana. Starting at $4,000, each cabana has its own TV and includes bottle service. In between plays, tuck into to Chef Alfio Longo’s game day specials like sliders, chicken wings, and lobster rolls.

888 MacArthur Causeway, Miami

American Social Bar & Kitchen

A tried-and-true go-to when it comes to viewing any kind of sporting event, American Social Bar & Kitchen is sure to top of lots of Super Bowl watch party lists. This year, the iconic sports bar will offer $15 beer buckets, $6 smoked chicken wings, $4-$6 shots of select liquor and more on game day across all four of its Florida locations, plus 20+ TVs to catch every touchdown.  

690 SW 1st Court, Miami (Brickell) and 721 E Las Olas Boulevard (Fort Lauderdale)

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar


Photo/Yardbird Southern Table & Bar – Nathan Mikita

Head to Yardbird on February 1 or 2 from 12 p.m. until close and take advantage of the southern hotspot’s “Supper Bowl” specials, which include tailgate bloody marys, game day devilled eggs, an all-American burger and more. In celebration of the big game, Yardbird will also extend its fan-favorite brunch through Monday, February 3. 

1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach

The Betsy South Beach

This charming South Beach hotel has curated one of the most robust Super Bowl lineups we’ve seen so far. The Alley, the hotel’s Italian eatery, will serve bottomless Betsy Rosa beer with the purchase of a pizza during lunch. At the rooftop pool, start celebrating early with a beer bucket for just $35. The Carlton room will have plenty of TVs, bottomless beer for $49, and BBQ in the Atrium. And at The Lounge and Lobby Bar, you can watch the entire game while sipping bottomless beer and snacking on endless chicken wings. How’s that for a game-day win?

1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Veza Sur

Photo/Scott Harris

Want to cheer on your favorite team at one of Miami’s favorite breweries? Veza Sur Brewing Company is hosting a watch party on February 2 starting at 5 p.m. You’ll enjoy $22 buckets of canned beer, half-priced wings, and $50 off your bill if you guess the total number of points. 

55 NW 25th Street, Miami

26 Sushi & Tapas

Karate Kid Roll

If you’re entertaining at home but don’t want to cook, 26 Sushi & Tapas has your back. This neighborhood Nikkei gem in Surfside is offering a special takeout sushi platter for $180 that feeds 10-15 people. All you have to do is place your order before Sunday. Call the restaurant at 305-570-2626 or order on UberEats.

9487 Harding Avenue, Miami

Looking for ideas on where to eat this upcoming long weekend? From rooftop parties to new restaurant openings to Miami Spice specials, we’ve got you covered.  Here are Miami Labor Day 2015 happenings.

Friday, September 4:

Gale South Beach

Gale South Beach Rooftop

Bubbles & BBQ at the Gale South Beach
Kick off the weekend right on the rooftop of the Gale South Beach {1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.673.0199} for a Bubbles & BBQ soiree. The party starts early—at 6pm—which means you’ll be there to watch the sunset while sipping a glass of Veuve Clicquot accompanied by delicious barbecue bites. Sounds from local band Psychic Mirrors and DJ Michelle Leshem will be bouncing off the rooftop pool until 11pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.

Saturday, September 5:

Torrijas Piripi

Torrijas from Piripi

Brunch Espectacular at Piripi
Merrick Park’s newest restaurant Piripi {320 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.448.2423} has now expanded its popular Sunday Brunch “Espectacular” to Saturdays. New Executive Chef Angelina Bastidas shows off her culinary prowess with a twist on traditional Spanish cuisine, offering a three-course prix-fixe brunch menu for just $27 per person. In keeping with the true meaning of Piripi (Spanish for “tipsy”) you can also enjoy bottomless sangría and mimosas for an additional $17 per person.

Cheesecake from Oceanaire

Cheesecake from The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Dinner for two at The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Head to Mary Brickell Village for dinner for a romantic evening at The Oceanaire Seafood Room {900 South Miami Avenue, Brickell; 305.372.8862}. For a limited time, the restaurant is offering a special three-course dinner for two plus a bottle of wine, all for just $75. Still full from brunch earlier in the day? Not to worry. This special is available from September 1-7.

Sunday, September 6:

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Sensation Sunday Party at American Social
Toast to having Monday off of work at American Social Brickell {690 Southwest First Court, Brickell; 305.223.7004} while enjoying tunes spun by DJ Madd Linx. Be sure to rock your best white attire, as it’s technically “unacceptable” to wear white after Labor Day. The party starts at 9pm, when ladies wearing all white will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne.

Monday, September 7:

Goat Cheese Salad from Brasserie Azur

Goat Cheese Salad from Brasserie Azur

Lunch at Brasserie Azur—Now Open
Brasserie Azur {3252 Northeast First Avenue, Midtown; 786.800.9993}, the highly anticipated sister restaurant to Miami Beach staple Villa Azur is finally open! Become one of the lucky firsts to experience a plethora of options, including a rotisserie station, a seafood bar, a massive wine list, a foosball table, hookah, and more. Oh, and the restaurant is offering a Miami Spice lunch menu, too (just $23 per person).

HYDE beach kitchen + cocktails

Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails

Mojito Monday at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails—Now Open!
More brand-new culinary adventures await this Labor Day at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails {111 South Surf Road, Hallandale Beach; 954.699.0901}. Mondays are dubbed “Mojito Mondays,” when you can enjoy $8 mojitos all night long. If you don’t make it in time for a table, you can enjoy your mojitos beachside. Watch the final sunset to the long weekend and toast to a delicious Labor Day weekend and the fall season ahead.

By Sherri Balefsky | Miami Editor

Miami is ringing in a slew of recently opened restaurants with the new year. Here’s a look at the latest and greatest.

Midtown Oyster Bar {3301 Northeast First Avenue, Suite 103-1, Miami; 786.220.2070}
From the creators of Salumeria 104 comes Midtown Oyster Bar, a seafood-centered restaurant located inside the Shops at Midtown. You’ll find a daily selection of oysters plus many other New England favorites that have a hint of Italian, like Scampi Crudi, Lobster Rolls, and other seasonally-inspired items. The restaurant is cozy yet elegant, with nautical accents and colors, comfortable seating, a dimly lit bar, raw offerings at the oyster bar, and an inviting outdoor patio.

Tamarina {600 Brickell Avenue, Miami; 305.579.1888}
Tamarina is a new concept by famed restaurateur Arjun Waney—who co- founded zuma, Coya, La Petite Maison, and The Arts Club in London—and husband-and-wife team Yona and Tunu Puri. Enjoy authentic, seasonal Italian coastal cuisine in the restaurant’s pristine dining room, and don’t miss the chance to order from the oyster bar, the restaurant’s crown jewel. Also of note is Tamarina’s alfresco, candlelit terrace with its own Champagne bar.

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Siena Tavern {404 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.534.5577}
What began as a trip to his native Italy has now transpired into a tantalizing culinary venture by Fabio Viviani, a “Top Chef” Season Five fan favorite. Opened in November in Miami’s quiet SoFi neighborhood, Siena Tavern has found the perfect balance between an upscale eatery and an upbeat tavern, with a lush dining room and outdoor terrace, open kitchen, and a fully-stocked bar with a cocktail menu curated by bartenders Elad Zavi and Gabriel Orta of the acclaimed Broken Shaker in South Beach. The menu includes locally-sourced produce and seafood, as well as Siena Tavern’s signature dishes, like Wagyu Beef Meatball and housemade Gnocchi with Truffle Cream and Crispy Pancetta. It’s as if Siena met South Beach, and it doesn’t get much better than that.

American Social {690 Southwest First Court, Miami; 786.801.2466}
Whether you arrive by foot or by sea, American Social is the place to be when you’re looking for a good time with friends. Just ask anyone in Fort Lauderdale, where the original haunt has a cult following. It was the first restaurant in South Florida to implement a table tap system, which puts pouring power in the hands of its customers. With a hefty selection of 52 craft beers and counting, it’s definitely a place for beer connoisseurs. Whether you come to watch a game on one of their 20 high-definition TVs, or simply for the live music and DJs on any given night, you’re guaranteed a good time.

IKRA Restaurant & Lounge {16850 Collins Avenue #106, Sunny Isles Beach; 305.974.0081}
As the largest restaurant in Sunny Isles, IKRA offers six distinct dining areas in which to indulge in extravagant seafood dishes, all prepared under the direction of Patrick Kirchner, who has worked at five-star restaurants across the globe. But besides the food and the live nightly entertainment, IKRA is notable for one thing that no other restaurant in Miami can offer: babysitters on staff, who will watch the little ones in a separate play room. Parents, you’ve found your nirvana.

Lokum Mediterranean Bar and Grill {1629 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 786.768.2423}
Located at the corner of Alton and Lincoln Road; Lokum Mediterranean Bar and Grill serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine at one of South Beach’s most bustling intersections. With options to dine in, take out, or place an order for delivery, Lokum offers affordable and quick cuisine for under $15, whether you’re into healthy appetizers like Baba Ghanoush and freshly-made tzatziki, or you just want a classic Falafel.

Moye {829 Southwest First Avenue, Miami; 305.372.5168}
Moye, Brickell’s latest Italian import, embraces the spirit of its parent restaurant—the much revered Sardinia Enoteca in Sunset Harbour—adding its own touch to classic regional Italian cuisine. With three locations in Milan and Florence, the restaurant is inspired by the cuisine of Puglia, known as the birthplace of Burrata, and for its great wines and olive oils. Fresh mozzarella and breads are made in-house daily in Moye’s open kitchen, and the restaurant features a rotating seasonal menu guests can enjoy inside the restaurant’s intimate 70-seat dining room or in its airy patio.

Campania {4029 North Miami Avenue}
In addition to newcomer Moye, the team behind Sardinia Enoteca is bringing more regional Italian cuisine onto mainland Miami. Campania, located in the former Egg & Dart space in the Design District, focuses on the sun-kissed cuisine of Napoli and the Amalfi Coast. Expect made-to-order pizzas created in its custom- made pizza oven, along with a retail marketplace where you can purchase fresh mozzarella and other authentic Italian products.

Cibo {100 South Pointe Drive at Continuum, South Beach; 305.442.4925}
After seeing much success with a location on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Cibo Wine Bar will be opening this December in the up-and-coming South of Fifth area in South Beach. The brand is most notable for its extensive wine selection, impeccable service, and rustic Italian cuisine. This South Beach location is a special one, as it offers the only rooftop venue in the entire neighborhood.

Babylon Turkish Restaurant {560 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.216.7230}
Babylon brings traditional, fine-dining Turkish cuisine to vibrant South Beach. Experience relaxed, comfortable elegance, along with sultry belly dancers and world music entertainment, every night. Whether indoors under an elaborate mosaic chandelier or upon the restaurant’s lush, tree-lined patio, a meal here makes you feel as though you’ve actually stepped into the storied Gardens of Babylon. Order from a menu of classic Turkish mezes, lamb plates, seafood dishes, kabobs, moussaka, and more. Finish with a scratch-made dessert. Come to Babylon, and savor the deliciously revived flavors of an ancient empire.

Cleo {17756 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305.534.2536}
Listed as number five on OpenTable’s list of “50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S.,” Cleo is poised to impress guests in Miami just as it did in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is enhanced to reflect South Beach’s bold, tropical flavors. Located within The Redbury South Beach, Cleo’s old-school Tinseltown setting spells dress up to dine. Continue feeling fancy as you sip specialty cocktails made with fresh juices and tropical ingredients. You can’t get much “hotter” than that.

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STRIPSTEAK at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami; 877.326.7412}
It has arrived. What, you ask? The award-wining, hot-trotting, Las Vegas-based concept from acclaimed Chef Michael Mina: STRIPSTEAK. This past November, STRIPSTEAK debuted at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach—as if we didn’t already have a reason or five to stroll into the hotel for a meal before this development. Yes, there’s our beloved Hakkasan, La Côte, and MICHAEL MINA 74, but now there’s also what promises to be a fantastic new concept calling our name. Here are a few reasons why we’re particularly excited: à la carte cuts from the onsite aging room and butcher shop, a fabulous raw bar, and seasonally- sourced, ocean-to-table seafood. An open kitchen means you can watch all the action as your appetite peaks. For the über-curious, here’s a preview: Chef de Cuisine Derrick Roberts will be pitting two wagyus against one another on the plate, in the American vs. Australian Wagyu entrée. That’s two cuts served with parsnip purée, Granny Smith apple, and fresh horseradish. We’ll compare and contrast meat from Chef Roberts any time.

Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant {339 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 786.502.4684}
Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant brings the laid-back, elegant ambience and flavorful cuisine of Spain to Miracle Mile. Inside you’ll find a large 14,500-pound wood-fired oven imported directly from the country, not to mention a handcrafted wine bar carrying the best vintages from Europe. Chef and Owner Sergio Catalina Bellmónt himself hails from Spain, bringing with him an assortment of tapas, Spanish-inspired pizzas, and made-from-scratch dishes unique to Miracle Mile.

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Berries in the Grove {2884 Southwest 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove; 305.488.2111}
By the time you read this, Berries’ expansion will be complete and ready to book your private parties. They’ve taken over the former Las Culebrinas, Honey for the Bears, and Carlos in the Grove space to double their bar, seating, and parking capacity. Most importantly, they now have real indoor seating, so you can feel free to stay awhile.