Miami restaurants & wine lists are so hot right now.
Miami has a LOT of great restaurants offering fantastic menus. That’s not up for debate. But sometimes, you just want a glass of wine, with an option to eat. Whether meeting a friend or a first date, we’ve got some suggestions of top restaurants around the city that also offer cool vibes for just grabbing a glass (or more) of wine.
Stop by these Miami Restaurants for a Glass of Wine
Coconut Grove – Bellini Bar at Mr. C Hotel
Bellini is a rooftop restaurant with unparalleled views of the bay on the shores of Coconut Grove.
The Grove is already a popular dining destination, with new options popping up frequently. It’s a wonderful neighborhood for those who love the feel of a walkable village.
At Bellini, you are above it all (literally) at a chic Italian restaurant with arguably one of the best water views in all of Miami. Stop by the bar for a glass of bubbly, or even an Aperol Spritz. The Bellini Bar offers a mix of signature and classic cocktails, as well as a nice selection of wines. Whether you want to impress with a glass of Krug, or simply enjoy a Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, Bellini has something for every wine taste.
2988 McFarlane Road
Coral Gables – Bar Fogo at Fogo de Chão
Internationally acclaimed Brazilian favorite, Fogo de Chão, has opened a new Miami restaurant in Coral Gables, and it is stunning! The new Fogo at the Plaza Coral Gables will be the restaurant group’s flagship, and it’s easy to see why. In addition to the elegant large dining room and signature Market Table, Fogo Coral Gables offers the Next Level Lounge, a mezzanine level lounge offering premium drinks, and a contemporary bar showcasing a selection of cocktails and wines. This Gables spot will quickly become the bar to be seen.
Look for VIK Chilean wines on the list. Also, check the site for upcoming wine dinners hosted at the restaurant.
Stop by Bar Fogo for all day Happy Hour featuring $5 beers, $7 South American wines and $9 Brazilian-Inspired Cocktails.
2801 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Miami Beach – Stiltsville Fish Bar
Stiltsville Fish Bar is one of several wonderful neighborhood Miami restaurants located in cozy Sunset Harbor on Miami Beach. This is a place where you can sit at the bar, drink bottles of rosé, and watch old surfer movies all afternoon. (We may know this from experience.) Plus, they carry favorite bottles like Ferrari‘s sparkling brut and brut rosé, and Gérard Bertrand’s sparkling rosé from Limoux. These wines are perfect complements to many of the seafood dishes on the menu.
Order the famous smoked fish dip or coconut shrimp while you sip on something at the bar. Enjoy the warmth of the Miami sunset from this open-air restaurant. Stiltsville truly offers a fun casual bar experience on Miami Beach.
1787 Purdy Avenue
Miami’s Design District – Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Michael’s Genuine is an iconic Miami restaurant with one of the top beverage programs in the city. Wine lovers will never be disappointed by stopping in to grab a glass at this delightful, and more casual Design District restaurant and bar.
Ask for sommelier Ray Sholes. He can suggest something off the list depending on your preferences. Although, you’ll never go wrong with a glass of bubbly and French fries at the bar (also a WGM favorite). The menu lists many great bites that can be perfectly paired with any glass or bottle you’d like to drink.
Into Grower Champagne? There’s a whole section dedicated to these wines. Interested in tasting something from Greece or Hungary? Michael’s Genuine has several options from these places to quench your thirst. In addition to many classic favorites, there are unique wines to discover – like the Darting Pinot Meunier from Germany. Are you intrigued yet?
130 NE 40th Street
Brickell – The River Oyster Bar
The River Oyster Bar is another Miami restaurant institution now located in a larger, more modern space than its original location. This is the right spot to grab a glass of wine at the bar when you’re feeling like a break from all the fancy new places popping up in this neighborhood.
The restaurant serves classic seafood dishes in a more comfortable, neighborhood style dining atmosphere. Sit at the bar and enjoy a glass of Sancerre and some fresh oysters, or an Albariño with ceviche mixto. Not feeling fishy? Order the goat cheese croquettes and a glass of Percorino. Everything is worth trying at River Oyster Bar. There’s a reason this Miami restaurant has passed the test of time – and it has to do with the quality of the food and wine.
33 SE 7th Street, Suite 100
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Jacqueline is a professional wine + travel writer, radio host, wine columnist, and consultant based in Miami, FL.
She is the monthly “Vino” columnist for Biscayne Times newspaper, a guest host covering the drinks segment on Linda Gassenheimer’s podcast show, “Food, News, and Views,” and Star Wine List’s Miami Ambassador.
Jacqueline is a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist & WSET 3.
