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The PROFILEmiami Guide To Miami Spice 2022

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The end of summer in Miami marks the time when foodies rejoice as Miami Spice takes over the Magic City’s dining scene. Through September 30, some of Miami’s top restaurants are offering pre-fixe three-course meals custom curated by highly-acclaimed chefs for an unsurpassable limited-time only dining experience. Miami Spice menu’s are priced at $28 for lunch/brunch and based on the restaurant dinner is either $45 or, a new for this year Miami Spice $60 dinner menu. Miami Spice is a great time to explore new restaurants across a variety of cuisines from around the world, experiences and neighborhoods in Miami.

The PROFILEmiami Guide to Miami Spice 2022 was curated based on the best scenes that will immerse you in the true Miami dining scene and experience. Everything from menu offerings, quality of food, service, build-out and scene are taken into account. The list includes high-energy hot-spots like Estiatorio Milos, Michael’s Genuine, The Key Club, COTE Miami and LPM Restaurant & Bar, as well as neighborhood staples such as Fiola, DoMA and LEKU at the Rubell Museum. Miami has been one of the hottest cities in the world and although it is summer, you will need a reservation to make sure you can be seated at many of the restaurants on our list. No matter what neighborhood you live in or are visiting, make sure to take advantage of Miami Spice and the limited time menus for an unforgettable lunch or night out.

Estiatorio Milos (South Beach)

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Address: 730 First Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

One of our favorite restaurants at PROFILEmiami and one of the few remaining true South of Fifth classic hotspots. Estiatorio Milos serves Aegean cuisine with a focus on the greek concept of philoxeni, or hospitality. The Miami outpost combines the energy of South Beach with the exception seafood including a variety of whole fish options and preparations, flown in fresh daily. The dining room transports you to the Greek Islands with its rustic finishes including marble floors and a beamed blond wood ceiling. The Miami Spice dinner menu includes Greek favorites such as Grilled Octopus, Shrimp Saganaki, Fresh Grilled Lamb Chops and Salt Crusted Lavraki for four.

The $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Fiola (Coral Gables)

Address: 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Fiola Miami brings the cuisine and culture of Italy from Chef Fabio Trabocchi to Coral Gables, marking the Michelin-starred restaurant’s second location. Fiola’s menu draws inspiration from regional Italian classic dishes, local seasonal ingredients, and family traditions, evolved for the contemporary palate.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; the $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; and on Sunday Fiola offers a $28 Miami Spice brunch menu.

Byblos Miami (South Beach)

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Address: 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

A long-time PROFILEmiami Miami Spice staple. Located in vibrant South Beach, Byblos serves Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with strong influences from both traditional and local ingredients. The menu is a true coastal and cultural mosaic, served family style in a convivial atmosphere. At Byblos, guests can expect favorites like the Truffle Pide, Lamb Ribs, Duck Kibbeh and Middle Eastern Fried Chicken, and new items that include Atlantic Salmon, Petit Filet, and Roasted Duck Breast. The Miami Spice Menu includes two appetizers, one main course, and one dessert.

The $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

LEKU at Rubell Museum (Allapattah)

Address: 1100 NW 23rd St., Miami, FL 33127

LEKU recently moved from its longtime former home in Wynwood to the new Rubell Museum in Allapattah. From Executive Chef’s Mikel Goikolea and Esteban Martinez, Leku serves Spanish cuisine from the Côte Basque region adhering to seasonal local ingredients and simplistic cooking methods based on tried and true techniques. The Miami Spice menus offer dishes such as the Gambas Al Ajillo, Carrillera De Ternera Wagyu and Bucalao Confitado En Su Propio Pil Pil.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Friday and Saturday.

The Key Club (Coconut Grove)

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Address: 3015 Grand Ave., Miami, FL 33133

One of the newest concepts from David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality, the Key Club is an all-new take on a classic American bar and grill, located in the heart of Miami’s historic Coconut Grove. Located in the newly completed CoCoWalk, The Key Club offers a lively atmosphere, which flows and mingles from our indoor dining room to our expansive bar area to our covered outdoor patio. The Miami Spice menu’s feature Spicy Tuna Roll, Snapper Ceviche, Black Truffle Omelette, Jah Mama BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Skirt Steak Frites. For desert a warm brownie or key lime pie. The Key Club is offering 3-course-meals for brunch at $28 and unlimited rosè for $38, and dinner at $45 with a special offering of Sommelier selection wine pairing for $32.

The $28 Miami Spice Brunch Menu is available Saturday and Sunday while the $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

LPM Restaurant & Bar (Brickell)

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Address: 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, FL 33131

One of the most elegant restaurants in Brickell and a hot spot to enjoy the modern upscale Downtown vibes of Miami’s hot Brickell neighborhood. LPM Restaurant & Bar features a relaxed restaurant atmosphere in an elegant dining room with a Cote d'Azur feel serving French Mediterranean and Niçoise cuisine with Mediterranean produce. The Miami Spice menu offers Ratatouille et Féta, the Petits Farcis Niçois, the Bavette aux Chimichurri, the Coquelet au Citron Confit and the Arrabbiata.

The $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is served Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Le Zoo (Bal Harbour)

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Address: 9700 Collins Ave. #135, Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

At lunchtime Le Zoo becomes the place to see and be seen. Sitting outdoors under the canopy of the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops, the Stephen Starr French brasserie is a staple power lunch hotspot for Miami’s elite. Le Zoo offers a French Mediterranean menu with an extensive, well curated wine and champagne list. For Miami, Spice Le Zoo will be offering a lunch menu Monday through Friday including salmon tartare, Moules Frites and creme brule The french bistro will also be offering dinner menu Sunday through Thursday which will include options of Scallop Sauce Vadouvan, Pate de Campagne, Spaghetti Aux Crabe, Mille-Feuilles.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Juvia (South Beach)

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Address: 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

A long-time South Beach staple, Juvia’s ultramodern rooftop location atop the iconic Herzog & de Meuron-designed 1111 Lincoln parking garage overlooks Lincoln Road, the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and the entire South Beach and Downtown Miami skylines. Juvia’s menu explores French, Japanese and Peruvian cuisine using only the freshest of ingredients. For Miami Spice Juvia will be offering dishes such as the Salmon Tiradito, the Pork Belly Harumaki, the Branzino A Lo Macho, the New York Strip Steak .

The $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Osteria Morini (South Beach)

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Address: 1750 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Located in Ronny Finvarb’s iconic Kobi Karp-designed Kimpton Palomar South Beach, Osteria Morini Miami Beach is by award-winning New York-based Altamarea Group, the global hospitality company behind Michelin star-rated Marea and Ai Fiori. Led by Corporate Executive Chef Bill Dorrler, who has launched all Morini restaurants, and Chef Tommy Levondoski, the menu highlights the soulful cuisine and convivial spirit of Northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region with authentic, high-quality dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Morini was named Best Italian Restaurant and Best Brunch by Miami New Times. The Miami Spice menu features favorites such as Polpettine, Polletto, Branzino, Bistecca and Agnolotti.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and the $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

COTE Miami (Miami Design District)

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Address: Miami Design District, 3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137

COTE Miami, which recently received one MICHELIN Star, has been a hotspot since opening in early 2021. The Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated Korean Steakhouse™ led by Chef Simon Kim, is located in Miami Design District. COTE’s Miami Spice lunch menu includes the Butcher’s Lunch which features the 45-day, dry-aged beef which is prepared at the table on the smokeless grills. The menu also features a Limited Edition Fried Chicken and Steak Tartare.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

KAORI Miami (Brickell)

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Address: 871 S. Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130

KAORI is Miami’s newest Mediterranean-Asian-inspired culinary concept, nestled in the very heart of downtown Brickell. Located at the ground level of SLS LUX Brickell, the all-expansive dining destination brings two levels of unparalleled indulgence and entertainment to the neighborhood. The Miami Spice menu will include a variety of Chef Raymond Li’s eclectic Mediterranean-Asian-inspired dishes such as Beef Tartare, Charcoal Cassava Gnocchi, Seven Spice Wagyu Skirt Steak, Grilled Octopus, Koji Key Lime Tart and more.

The $45 dinner menu is available Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Azabu Miami Beach (South Beach)

Address: Marriott Stanton South Beach, 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

One of Miami’s first Michelin-Starred restaurants in the heart of Miami Beach’s exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood, Azabu Miami Beach serves Tokyo-style comfort food in an approachable, elegant atmosphere. Located inside the Marriott Stanton, the restaurant offers three separate spaces including The Den omakase bar and a cocktail bar with one of Miami’s biggest whisky menus. The Miami Spice menu features staples such as Salmon, Tuna or Scallop Hand Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Karaage Fried Chicken, Wagyu Gyoza, Bake Crab Roll, Tuna Nigiri and Sashimi Platters and much more.

The $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The $60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Chow Miami (South Beach)

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Address: W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave. Miami Beach

Located in W South Beach, one of Miami Beach’s hottest hotels, Mr. Chow is a staple in Miami for upscale dining. The high-energy restaurant caters to a high-end international clientele and features a 123’ gold-leaf and Swarovski crystal chandelier designed by Michael Chow. Opened in 2009, Mr. Chow continues to remain one of the city’s hottest restaurants. The Miami Spice dinner menu includes Mr. Chow Noodles, Beef Cherry Puff, Salt and Pepper King Oyster Mushroom, Nine Season Prawns and Fish Joanna, amongst others.

The $60 dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.


Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink (Miami Design District)

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Address: 130 NE 40th St., Miami, FL 33137

James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Schwartz's flagship neighborhood bistro is a vibrant neighborhood restaurant built on fresh seasonal ingredients and warm hospitality. Recently awarded by Michelin a BIB Gourmand, Michael's celebrated its 15th anniversary this year with a full remodel. Guests can sit on the patio and people watch in the trendy Miami Design District or escape the heat in the newly expanded inside. The Miami Spice menu includes Rock Shrimp & Chorizo Arancini, Mushroom Tostada, Sow Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Wood Roasted Cobia.

The $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Komodo (Brickell)

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Address: 801 Brickell Ave., Suite L60, Miami, FL 33131

New to Miami Spice for 2022, Komodo is one of Brickell’s original hot-spots which remains one of Miami’s most star-studded restaurants. Tucked away in the heart of Brickell’s financial district, this three-story indoor/outdoor restaurant from restauranteur David Grutman pairs an ultra-chic, high-energy environment with outstanding Pan-Asian cuisine. With some of Komodo's most iconic dishes on the menu including Duck Lettuce Wraps, Money Bag Dim Sum, Tuna & Toro Roll, Korean Fried Chicken and Branzino. Paired with the menu is a sommelier election wine pairing to tie it all together.

$45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

DoMA (Wynwood)

Address: 35 NE 26th St, Wynwood, FL 33137

One of the hottest restaurants in Miami’s emerging Wynwood Arts District. The dōma team brings their heritage from Italy and designed a contemporary menu that includes a number of classic Italian dishes as well as more modern selections in a modern setting with beautiful outdoor garden seating area. Seafood and fish are the highlights of the menu at dōma‘s which is focused on sourcing local ingredients, while always serving the freshest and best available quality ingredients in season from Florida and neighboring states. The Miami Spice menu features Veal ‘Tonnato’, Fried Calamari and Sweet and Spicy Salmon.

$60 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

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Address: 1787 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139

Located in the heart of Miami Beach’s hot Sunset Harbor neighborhood, Stiltsville Fish Bar encapsulates a maritime-inspired, relaxed and casual seafood restaurant. Drawing locals in for locally sourced seafood from top chefs Jeff McInnis & Janine Booth, and Key West inspired drinks, the restaurant is centered around the glistening view of the harbor and stunning sunsets. The Miami Spice menu’s include fresh seafood options like local Mahi and Stiltsville classics like their mouth-watering fried chicken.

The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday while the $45 dinner menu will be available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Swan (Miami Design District)

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Address: 90 NE 39th St., Miami, FL 33137

Located in the luxurious Miami Design District, Swan is an energetic indoor/outdoor dining destination from hospitality sensations David Grutman and Pharrell Williams. Swan’s completely new menu serves refined rustic cuisine and with seasonal ingredients, that bring bold flavors to the forefront of the guests’ dining experience. The Miami Spice menu features Swan favorites like the Swan Ceaser, Summer Truffle Tortellini, and pistachio pizza.

The $28 Miami Spice brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday. The $28 Miami Spice lunch menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. the $45 Miami Spice dinner menu is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

KÓMMA Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar (South Beach)

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Address: 560 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

KÓMMA is one of Miami’s newest Mediterranean hotspots, set in the heart of South Beach and bringing upbeat Greek vibes. for Miami Spice KÓMMA is offering an extremely decadent $60 dinner selection in a classic greek taverna setting. Choose to dine outdoors in the beautiful garden or the elegant indoors. The three-course Miami Spice dinner menu offerings the likes of Kómma Pikilia, Spanakopita, Pan Seared Octopus, Lamb Chops, Aegean Pasta, Chicken Kebab and an indulgent Baklava Cheesecake.

The $60 dinner menu is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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