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South Florida is one of the top Spring Break destinations every year, and there’s no shortage of options for travelers looking to escape to the warm weather. With beautiful beaches, mouthwatering restaurants, and experiential hotels with loads of on-site activities, there’s something for everyone. Check out some of these spots around Miami Beach to kick start you Spring Break vacation!
The Deck at Island Gardens
There’s no better way to show social media that you’re spending Spring Break 2023 in Miami than visiting The Deck at Island Gardens, Miami’s most treasured waterfront restaurant. This unparalleled setting for waterfront dining offers late-night vibes to match the mega views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. From a Sunday brunch buffet to a weekday Sunset RSVP happy hour, private cabana service, special events and more, guests can dine and dance the day – or night – away at this signature Miami hot spot. The menu features eats from the land and sea with European inspiration blended beautifully with global flavors.
Drawing Room Sushi Pop-Up at Shelborne South Beach
Perfect for moments of relaxed luxury, The Drawing Room at Shelborne South Beach boasts the hotel’s legacy of sophistication. The locale’s new sushi pop-up serves traditional and contemporary sushi dishes, including raw, sashimi-style and tempura-fried rolls. Upon entry, guests are immediately welcomed into the restaurant’s speak-easy-style dining room featuring geometric statement chandeliers, eccentric zebra-print seating and wooden shelves stacked behind the bar. Just steps away, the bar’s lounge features walls lined with books and sexy red leather seating where guests can catch intimate musical perform
Kosushi Miami
After that post-beach nap, get dressed for a luxe night out in Miami Beach’s affluent South of Fifth neighborhood to eat at Kosushi Miami, known for its authentic yet contemporary take on traditional Japanese cuisine by five-time Michelin-starred Chef George Koshoji. For appetizers, guests can choose from small cold or hot dishes like the chilled King Crab Truffle and the steaming Wagyu Gyoza. Guests can watch their orders be delicately prepared at the interior’s centerpiece sushi bar, which sits below wooden Japanese carpentry. Kosushi also serves an exclusive cocktail selection created by the talented Brazilian mixologist Márcio Silva, featuring drinks like Shokobutsuen, with ginger-infused Roku Japanese gin, basil, cucumber and lemon, as well as a curated list of wine and sake showcasing flavor profiles for every palate.
Casa Bufala
Spring breakers searching for a stop within Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach’s most popular boutique neighborhood for shopping and dining, can find a first-class Italian trattoria and pizzeria complete with a handcrafted cocktail bar at the recently opened Casa Bufala. Designed to evoke the welcoming spirit of traditional Italian casas, the restaurant is a casual spot for shoppers or beachgoers to visit for a homey yet modern meal. The restaurant serves a selection of gourmet wood-fired pizzas freshly prepared in-house with buffalo mozzarella, as well as antipasti, pasta, calzones and more. A daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. pays tribute to Italy’s cultural ritual of aperitivo.
Villa Azur
Spring breakers looking to trade flip-flops for heels can visit Miami Beach’s favorite French supper club, Villa Azur. The restaurant is a classy culinary and lifestyle experience with a fresh and flirty vibe imbued with European elegance. Every Thursday, guests can pair their dinners with a sophisticated and lavish evening of live music, entertainment and art that parallels the glamour of the French Riviera. Try the carefully roasted Chateaubriand Au Poivre ($175), made of 2 pounds of prime filet mignon, or the Dover Sole Meunière ($85), whole fish prepared tableside for a stunning visual. Villa Azur assures an authentic array of dishes to please even the most refined palates. Dress code: elegant casual.
