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Best Rooftop Restaurants in Miami for Views and Dinner

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Miami’s combination of oceanfront hotels and year-round outdoor dining makes the city particularly well suited to rooftop restaurants. The experience can range from a relaxed South Beach lunch overlooking the Atlantic to a late dinner surrounded by the Brickell skyline.


This guide brings together six of the best rooftop restaurants in Miami for 2026. Each selection offers a distinct setting, with options for romantic dinners, celebratory meals, weekend brunch and cocktails with shareable plates.


Watr at the 1 Rooftop, South Beach



Set 18 stories above South Beach at 1 Hotel South Beach, Watr combines panoramic ocean views with Japanese-influenced coastal cuisine. The menu includes sushi, seafood and composed dishes alongside cocktails, sake and wine. Its bright, open-air setting works especially well for lunch, sunset drinks or an unhurried dinner near the beach.


Daytime attire can be relaxed-casual, while the restaurant requests a more polished chic-casual look after sunset. Reservations are advisable for weekend evenings and sunset tables.


Phone: (305) 604-1000

Official website: Watr at the 1 Rooftop


MILA, Miami Beach



MILA is a rooftop restaurant near Lincoln Road that combines Mediterranean and Asian influences in a contemporary, design-focused setting. Dishes are intended for sharing and include raw-bar selections, sushi, grilled seafood, meats and vegetable plates. The dining room and outdoor terrace transition into a livelier atmosphere as the evening progresses.


The restaurant is best suited to date nights, celebrations and guests looking for dinner with a strong nightlife component. MILA maintains a smart-casual dress code and requires a credit card to hold dining reservations.


Phone: (786) 706-0744

Official website: MILA Miami


Sugar at EAST Miami, Brickell



Located on the 40th floor of EAST Miami, Sugar is a lush rooftop bar and dining destination with expansive views of Brickell and the surrounding skyline. Its hand-carved Balinese bar anchors a garden-like terrace where guests can order original cocktails and Asian-inspired share plates while listening to DJ sets.


Sugar is a strong choice for sunset drinks that continue into the evening rather than a traditional multi-course dinner. All ages are permitted before 6 p.m. After that time, entry is restricted to guests 21 and older with physical identification. Table reservations carry a minimum-consumption requirement.


Phone: (786) 805-4655

Official website: Sugar at EAST Miami


Giselle Miami, Downtown Miami



Positioned on the roof of E11EVEN with its own entrance and elevator, Giselle is an indoor-outdoor restaurant with a fully retractable roof. The kitchen combines French techniques with Asian and Mediterranean influences, while the elaborate interior incorporates marble, mirrored surfaces and theatrical decorative details.


The atmosphere becomes increasingly energetic later in the night, making Giselle particularly suitable for celebrations, dressed-up dinners and late dining. Guests should note that reservations are limited to two hours, and minimum-spend policies apply on Friday, Saturday and certain special-event dates.


Phone: (305) 358-9848

Official website: Giselle Miami


Bellini, Coconut Grove



Bellini occupies an elevated setting at Mr. C Miami in Coconut Grove, overlooking Biscayne Bay and the neighborhood skyline. Its Italian menu includes classic Cipriani dishes, handmade pastas, seafood, grilled specialties and the original Bellini cocktail.]


Unlike Miami’s nightlife-driven rooftops, Bellini serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, giving guests more flexibility to enjoy the view. The understated atmosphere is well suited to romantic meals, business lunches or family gatherings. Outdoor seating is especially appealing around sunset, though advance reservations remain advisable during weekends.


Phone: (305) 800-7672

Official website: Bellini Coconut Grove


Level 6, Coconut Grove



Level 6 is a rooftop restaurant and lounge above Amal Miami, with open views across Coconut Grove and Biscayne Bay. The food program applies a modern approach to Spanish cuisine, focusing on tapas, larger shared plates and ingredients from Florida’s land and sea.


Its combination of waterfront scenery, music and shareable food makes it practical for groups as well as couples planning an evening around sunset. Weekend brunch offers a daytime alternative, while Friday and Saturday service extends into late night. Reservations are recommended when requesting outdoor seating.


Phone: (786) 800-2080

Official website: Level 6 Miami


By Luiz Porto/ML Staff. Photos courtesy of each bar/hotel featured in this story.


 
 
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