Must-Visit Brunch Spots Across South Florida to Start 2026

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As the new year begins, restaurants across South Florida are refreshing their brunch menus with seasonal ingredients, updated concepts, and experience-driven weekends.

From relaxed neighborhood favorites to high-energy, DJ-led affairs, these brunch destinations offer a wide range of styles for starting 2026 on a flavorful note.

Avocado Grill

Brunch at Avocado Grill centers on elevated comfort dishes with a focus on fresh ingredients.

The menu includes a mushroom, goat cheese, and tomato omelet, smashed croissant avocado toast with arugula and peas, and a croissant sandwich with bacon, cheddar, and avocado. Heavier options such as Short Rib Benedict and steak and eggs balance the lighter plates. Details are available at Avocado Grill.

Burlock Coast

Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Burlock Coast offers a beachside brunch served Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

The a la carte menu highlights local seafood, including oysters, Florida clams, tuna poke, and seasonal stone crab, alongside brunch staples such as brioche French toast and the Bootleg Burger. The experience is rounded out with bottomless mimosas and a build-your-own Bloody Mary option. More information is available at Burlock Coast.

JARANA

JARANA at The Abbey at Aventura brings Peruvian flavors to brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Jaraneando Brunch reworks classics with dishes like Seco Benedicto and Steak and Eggs Anticuchero, paired with seafood platters and pisco-forward cocktails. Live DJs set a festive tone throughout the service. Visit JARANA Aventura.

Isabelle’s Coconut Grove

Isabelle’s at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove has resumed its Garden Brunch series, running Sundays from January 18 through May 31.

Set on the restaurant’s patio, brunch features an a la carte menu with tartines, wellness-focused bowls, and seasonal cocktails. The experience blends live music, garden décor, and a relaxed pace. Details are available via Isabelle’s Coconut Grove.

Luma

Luma at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne introduces its Dolce Vita Weekend Brunch, served Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Italian-inspired menu includes baked eggs, crostatas, seafood towers, and shared plates such as branzino and bistecca Fiorentina. Aperitivo-style cocktails and tableside desserts complete the experience. More information can be found at Luma Key Biscayne.

Rosemary’s

Rosemary’s has expanded brunch to Fridays in Wynwood, offering a $35 two-course prix fixe alongside its regular menu.

Guests can choose from salads, housemade pastas, and brunch favorites like French toast, smoked salmon focaccia, and the Rosemary’s Burger. Brunch is served Friday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit Rosemary’s Miami.

Pink Steak

Pink Steak’s Lobsta Disco Brunch blends nightlife energy with seafood-driven dining every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

Each dish features a 1.5-pound Maine lobster, served in formats ranging from lobster Benedict to lobster linguini. A live DJ and festive crowd define the experience. Details are available at Pink Steak.

Together, these brunch destinations reflect South Florida’s diverse dining scene, offering options that range from laid-back and produce-forward to celebratory and experience-led.