Best & Cool Bars in South Miami

"Area 31 is a local favorite located on the 16th floor of the EPIC hotel. The restaurant itself is outdoors, and the elevation gives visitors breathtaking views of the city and ocean. The elegant menu is seafood based, serving only the freshest fish and more – check out the raw bar, ceviche dishes, and shrimp cocktails."

"Perched 16 floors high inside the EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami, this longtime restaurant still has some of the best views of Miami's Downtown skyline in the city. Whether going for its popular happy hour or for a seafood feast, grab a seat on its outdoor patio and soak up the views."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. A post shared by Area 31 (@area31miami) on Sep 14, 2017 at 2:10pm PDT. On the 16th floor of the EPIC hotel is Area 31."

"One of the most iconic rooftop bars in Miami hosting a perfect blend of visitors and locals alike. The chic rooftop and garden sits on the 40th floor of the EAST Miami hotel. Sugar Miami serves delicious Asian-inspired cocktails and tapas, and it’s the go-to spot to watch the sunset in Brickell."

"This bar and eatery located 50 floors high inside the East Hotel features breathtaking views of Brickell and Downtown Miami along with plenty of see and be scene vibes."

"This bar showed Miami just how delicious cocktails could be. This intimate, tropical outdoor bar that lives inside the Freehand hostel has become a must-visit for any informed drinker passing through the city. Thankfully, the bar hasn’t lost any of its magic over the years and remains the North Star of Miami cocktail culture."

"The Broken Shaker has helped evolve the Miami mixed drink scene bringing the stiff drinks out of the parlor and into the open air. It's not the velvet slipper and smoking jacket type of cocktail club some out-of-towners may be use to. Patrons sip their drinks scattered around the pool and beneath the over-growth."

"What was once a pop-up bar, The Broken Shaker is now a permanent fixture at the Freehand Miami. The James Beard Award-nominated bar is located in the high-end hostel on South Beach serving up a selection of handcrafted cocktails. The bar itself is..."

"Fourth location of New York’s popular Greek restaurant by the Avra Group, will feature a 10,000-square- foot restaurant with 180 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats (partly covered terrace overlooking the pool and beach). Where: Villa Acqualina at The Estates at Acqualina, 17901 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach When: December 2021 (expected). Menu Highlights: With fresh fish flown in from Greece and the Mediterranean, guests can look forward to Avra’s signature quality and authentic menu in Sunny Isles."

"Our newest Twilight Menu is served Monday to Thursday from 5:30pm till 7pm and Sunday from 5:30pm till close for the... When you’re dining at a restaurant founded by Costas Spiliadis, you can be sure you’re in for nothing short of a culinary delight. Estiatorio Milos specializes in Mediterranean seafood, with such menu items as Dorado Royale and Bigeye Tuna."

"The food is delicious, the atmosphere is really great and their drinks are to die for. We had the croquetacos and those are a MUST!"

"If you’re looking for a lit brunch with a live DJ, unlimited alcohol, and dancing – then Tap42 is the place to be. They offer Bottomless Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 3pm with $25 unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Funky Buddha Floridian beer. Load up on some food to soak in all those sparkly drinks."

"Tap 42 has interesting cocktails, wine and beer on the drink menu. The ambience is trendy yet casual, and the food is traditional bar fare, and it is delicious!. This is a good place to check in to any time, whether for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner."

"Focal Brewing Co.is a locally owned brewery right in the heart of Little River. Stop in for the daily happy hour (starts at 5 pm) with fantastic music. It’s great for pop, rock, and jazz listeners!"

"Bars Breweries Little River. Happy hour: Yes, Fri 4–7:30pm. Standout beer: Honey Blonde"

"Founded by Cuban-American, Jason Odio, Bebito’s is a Cuban-inspired cafe situated at Flamingo Point. The interior at Bebito’s features trendy pastel pink decor with a green tiled backdrop behind the service counter. Bebito’s also has a generous outdoor seating area — following the same color scheme as indoors — where guests can enjoy Bebito’s Private Label signature coffee, breakfast served all day, and a range of baked goods (plus lots more)."

"Restaurants Coffee shops South Beach. The latest from restaurateur Jason Odio (Baby Jane, La Otra) is a healthy(ish) Cuban-American café named for his grandfather. Order a café con leche with coconut or almond milk, and fill up on chorizo-manchego croquetas or dulce de leche cookies from Stubborn Seed’s Dallas Wynne, who’s a partner on the project."

"A staff that wants to be your friend and remember your name. It's a plant-filled paradise where you can eat acai ..."

"Not for nothing is GreenStreet Café known as one of the best breakfast places in Miami. Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, GreenStreet Café offers outdoor seating and fantastic menu items that are sure to satisfy any taste. Their rotating selection of specialty pancakes, such as cinnamon roll pancakes, are always a hit."

"I would skip class my senior year of HS (sorry, Mom), so I could snag brunch at GreenStreet Cafe. It’s right in the heart of Coconut Grove and it has one of the best brunches ever. My personal favorite, are the cinnamon roll pancakes."

"Shark Valley Tram Tours offers two-hour guided tours of the paved loop trail that runs 15 miles through the Everglades from the Shark Valley Visitors Center. This is a great way to spot some wildlife and get a high-level perspective of the park from the Observation Tower at the loop's most distant point. If you're planning on visiting during the park's busy season (December through April), be sure that you call ahead for a reservation."

"The two-hour tram tour is the best way to tour through the area. A naturalist is aboard the tram who educates about the ecosystem of the wetland, the animals found in the region and the diverse plants present. The tram takes along the Tram Road Trail."

"Part vintage surf shack, part sultry outdoor club, Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach hotel is a prime spot to rub elbows with the young and fabulous of South Beach beneath string lighting and palm trees. Inside the bar, you’ll find VIP tables, a DJ booth and dance floor, while outdoors there’s a sprawling space to mix and mingle in the fresh air by the swimming pools. For a debauched weekend daytime pool party, this is one of the hottest scenes in town."

"Hyde Beach offers artful mixology and cuisine from Jose Andrés — all in an over 8,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor space with a gorgeous pool and beach access."