Easter Weekend – Miami Holiday Dining Guide
Easter weekend is blooming all over Miami with Sunday brunches! From Downtown to Bal Harbour, we are sharing our top picks of amazing restaurants for the perfect Easter Sunday with family and friends.
Kick off the holiday weekend with the Miami Beach EDITION’s launch of ‘Movies On The Sand’. Picture a starry night sky, the fresh ocean breeze, and sand in your toes type of atmosphere for the ideal movie night.
The Miami Beach EDITION invites guest and locals on Saturday, March 26th at 8PM to enjoy a night in the beautiful setting of the Sandbox, the EDITION’s very own outdoor sandy oasis amongst the stars.
Reserve a picnic basket for two from Tropicale to be enjoyed, complemented by a screening of the movie Some Like It Hot. Baskets will include local Vegetable Crudité with Lemon Yogurt Dip, Florida Shrimp Cocktail, Kale Salad with Jalapeño and Mint, Gourmet Popcorn, House-Baked Cookies, and a bottle of wine priced at $150 for two people. Space is limited.
For Easter Sunday dinner, Market at EDITION is preparing a special menu that will satisfy all the refined foodies in Miami. For the price of $55, guests can enjoy a customized 3-course menu and a glass of house wine (red, white or prosecco). Based on traditional European dishes and ingredients, the pre-fixe menu is sure to delight the appetites of diners.
The meal begins with a Scotch Egg served with Pickled Spring Vegetables Salad, followed by the main course a Rabbit Ravioli, made with English Peas and Riesling Thyme Reduction, and finally a Strawberry Rhubard Pana Cotta. The menu will be available from 6pm to 11pm.
The Miami Beach EDITION is located at 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For reservations or more information, call: 786.257.4600
Nikki Beach Miami
Inspired by the classic childhood tale Alice in Wonderland, Nikki Beach’s famed brunch transforms into a topsy-turvy adult tea party fit for the Mad Hatter himself for a delicious trip down the rabbit hole. Brunch goers can expect giant tea cups, queen of hearts inspired tables and a sumptuous Easter Brunch as Nikki Beach’s DJs set the soundtrack.
Nikki Beach’s brunch is long considered one of the best brunches on South Beach, offering a myriad of stations and dishes ranging from savory prime rib and whole roast pork, to live paella stations teaming with fresh seafood, handmade pasta made to order on site, custom omelets, house pickled vegetables, Nutella waffles, decadent deserts and plus a craft Bloody Mary bar. A South Beach landmark since 1998, Nikki Beach continues to delight guests with their South of France-style joie de vivre, lively DJs and dancers, and iconic white daybeds and teepees that makes Nikki Beach instantly recognizable anywhere in the world.
Nikki Beach Miami is located at 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
MesaMar Seafood Table
Chef Fifi invites guests to celebrate Easter Sunday at MesaMar Seafood Table. The Chef is known for preparing her signature “Catch of the Day” both ways- simply grilled or fried whole and paring each with her savory homemade sauces.
Enjoy a Mediterranean style Easter Sunday with an abundance of delicacies from the sea, like fresh Florida Stone Crab, and Hog Snapper prepared to order. Or order our Seafood Paella and Wine for two for only $60.
MesaMar Seafood Table is located in Coral Gables, at 264 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. For reservations or more information, call: 305-640-8448
Novecento
Novecento, the casual elegant European style bistro, with Latin American influences “Mi Casa, Su Casa” hospitality, has three locations, -Downtown Brickell, Midtown, and Aventura (North Miami). All Novecento’s are offering Easter specials, which include a la carte brunch featuring an Argentinean Parrillada (barbecue). Easter menu highlights:
Empanadas De Vigilia with Tuna, Potatoes, Shallots Turnover Pastries
Salmon Bisque -creamy Salmon Soup
Cazuela De Mariscos with Squid, Mussels, Octopus, White Fish in a Tomato Broth, served with Jasmine Rice
Pavlova with crusty Meringue, Dulce De Leche, Whipped Cream, Strawberries and Blueberries Sauce
Novecento’s locations are at:
Brickell, 1414 Brickell Ave. Miami, Florida 33131. For reservations or more information, call: 305.403.0900
Aventura, 18831 N. Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 33180. For reservations or more information, call: 305.466.0900
Midtown, 3201 Buena Vista Blvd. Miami, Florida 33127. For reservations or more information, call: 305.576.7447
SUGARCANE
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill, in celebration of Easter, SUGARCANE will have a la carte dishes ($7-17) in addition to the full signature brunch:
BRUNCH
Easter Bread Basket -ham and cheese croissant, strawberry rhubarb turnovers, hot cross buns,
mixed berry jam, lemon butter 7
Deviled Egg Parfait Caviar, with Toast by Zak The Baker 15
House-Made Lamb Sausage & Roasted Pepper Quiche 17
Jorge’s Smoked Ham Yucca Fritter, with Fried Egg 14
Coconut Raspberry Tart 10
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill is located in Midtown Miami at 3252 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137. For reservations or more information, call: 786.369.0353
db Bistro Moderne
db Bistro Moderne is celebrating Easter with a Succulent Prix-Fixe Brunch. Gather friends and family and join db Bistro Moderne for a sumptuous three-course brunch.
Begin with your choice from a selection of five appetizers including Mixed Berry Parfait with Almond Granola or Arugula Cavatelli with Ricotta, Tomato and Lemon.
Entrée highlights include savory Lobster Risotto with Asparagus, Mascarpone and Confit Lemon or traditional Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spring Onions, Carrots and Snap Peas.
Four decadent dessert options including White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Apricot Bavarois, Halva Candy, Carrot Cake-Peanut Butter Ice Cream or Chocolate Fondant topped with Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Tuile and Coffee Ice Cream perfectly round out the meal.
Easter brunch is priced at $50 per person, $35 for children under the age of 12. Reservations are recommended.
db Bistro Moderne is located inside JW Marriott Marquis Miami -Downtown, at 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL 33131. For reservations or more information, call: 305.421.8800
Verde at Perez Art Museum Miami
Dine alfresco overlooking Biscayne Bay surrounded by natural beauty & art Chef Kaytlin Brakefield will feature two special dishes during Verde’s Easter brunch on Sunday, March 27.
Specials include appetizer of Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg and Prosciutto and entree of Porchetta with Herb Watercress Salad.
Guests are invited to dine indoors or on the terrace overlooking Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Reservations are recommended.
Verde at Perez Art Museum Miami is located at 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. For reservations or more information, call: 786.345.5697
KYU
Wynwood’s best new restaurant and brunch destination, KYU, will host a Easter Sunday Brunch featuring its exciting new Asian-inspired wood-fired grill. From the Asian-inspired wood-fired grill, KYU’s menu will include Crisp Crab Steamed Bun; Grilled Octopuswith Hearts of Palm, Red Onion and Sudachi Lime; and Pork and Shitake Gyoza, with Smoked Truffle Ponzu.
“Breakfasty” items will include Banana and Bourbon French Toast with Salted Butter and Maple Syrup; Steak & Eggs with Fire Roasted Kimchi and sides like Duck Sausage and Maple-Schicimi Bacon.
KYU is located at 251 NW 25th St. Miami, FL 33129. For recommended reservations or more information, call: 786.577.0150
Juvia
Breathtaking panoramic views with an award-winning menu James Beard award winning restaurant, Juvia Miami, will feature their $23 pre-fixe regular lunch menu on Easter, which also includes unlimited champagne cocktails.
Items on the menu include Watermelon Salad, Seared Codfish and Rib Eye Steak Frite. Guests are invited to enjoy the indoor and outdoor bar and dining room and panoramic views of Miami.
Juvia is located at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For recommended reservations or more information, call: 305.763.8272
Le Zoo
Easter Bunny, DIY Decorating Station and Chocolate Mousse Stephen Starr’s newest South Florida restaurant will celebrate Easter with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Kids and guests will also be invited to a do-it-yourself Easter decorating station.
Le Zoo’s regular brunch menu will be available with a special addition of a Chocolate Mousse Egg -Milk Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut Ganache, Salted Caramel. Chef Craig Wallen’s brunch menu including Eggs Benedict and Poached Egg Basquaise with creamy polenta and prosciutto, French Onion Soup, Escargots, and Steak Frites. An extensive raw bar and inspired cocktail list round out the menu for the ultimate brunch experience.
Le Zoo is located inside Bal Harbour Shops, at 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, FL 33154. For reservations or more information, call: 305-602-9663
15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar
15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar invites guests to hop over for the ultimate sophisticated Easter brunch celebration along with an “Eye Candy” hunt in partnership with TOMS.
Savor a worldly brunch buffet with African and Asian influences by the restaurant’s award-winning Executive Chef Kamel Dahmani.
Brunch highlights include Dim Sum; Vermicelli-Shrimp, Carrot, Daikon and Cashew Salad; Lamb Shank with Coconut Curry Sauce; Hilachas Short Ribs in Tomato-Tomatillo Sauce; Stuffed Dates and Baklava for dessert, among many other delectable choices.
Afterwards, guests can head to 15th & Vine’s outdoor terrace in search of “eye candy” from TOMS’ Traveler sunglass collection and also enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay on 15th & Vine’s outdoor terrace while sporting new shades.
Five lucky guests get to uncover a free pair, which will be among the Easter finds, as well as special discounts from TOMS. Additionally, a DJ will keep Easter brunch grooving by spinning popular tunes. Take advantage of bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary’s for $15.
Brunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2016. The cost is $79 per person and includes glass of Veuve Clicquot Rich Cocktail each. Tax and gratuity is additional. Reservations are required.
15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar, located in the Viceroy Miami Hotel at 485 Brickell Avenue. For required reservations or more information, call: 305-503-0373 or, visit: [email protected].
Spasso Restaurant
Chef Gaetano Ascione of Spasso, in the Grove, promises a brutally delicious full-fledged buffet complete with a dry-aged Chicago Prime Rib for the carving station, house-made pastas such as Italian Tortelloni with Black Truffle Sauce, egg-cellent Frittatas, and many more options, including unlimited mimosas.
Brunch is from 11:30am to 3:30 pm, $42 per person, $22 for children under 12. Keep it fresh, good and fun on Easter Sunday. Reservations suggested via OpenTable.
Spasso Restaurant is located in Coconut Grove at 3540 Main Highway.
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