The Hottest New Summer Happy Hours In South Florida

From East Asia to the Mediterranean, and from the mountains of Peru to the shores of South Florida, below are some of Miami’s most fun, fresh and worldly happy hour destinations to travel to this season.

As the summer sun shines down across Miami, you don’t have to leave SoFlo to experience a culinary journey around the world. Honor the global food staple, rice, from a Japanese perspective while sipping on sparkling Krug Champagne at Uchi, or celebrate the summer like the French with a golden hour rosé paired with caviar and oysters at Villa Azur.

Pop Krug Champagne at Uchi

Travel to Japan, right here in Wynwood’s Uchi which takes Japanese cuisine to the next level with its modern, non-traditional take. Offered daily from 5 - 6:30 p.m., the delicately designed happy hour menu features half-off all sparkling wine and champagne to spritz up each evening alongside small yet poignant tastings. This summer, Uchi is collaborating with the high-end champagne brand House of Krug starting on July 11 to honor the global symbol of sustenance and vitality — the culinary chameleon we call rice. Priced at $40, the special event will serve a 4 oz pour of Krug paired alongside a 2-piece Onigiri to harmoniously blend each ingredient and flavor. For more information visit https://www.uchimiami.com/.

Address: 252 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

Experience the French Apéro at Villa Azur’s “L’ete en Or”

Starting from July 6 until September 30, guests at Miami Beach’s elegant European supper club Villa Azur will be whisked away to the French Riviera as part of the restaurant’s L’ete en Or, meaning “The Golden Summer.” The traditional French experience takes place Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m, pairing Château Minutey rosé with oysters and Petrossian caviar as part of two exclusive dining options, FRESH & FLIRTY ($145 or $260) and LE SOMPTUEUX ($270 or $385). Live music will set the scene in the restaurant’s romantic dining room and lush courtyard, bringing the French Apéro to Miami Beach. For more information visit https://www.villaazurmiamibeach.com/.

Address: 309 23rd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Try Nikkei Cuisine Shareables and Cocktails at Chotto Matte

Global restaurant brand Chotto Matte boasts the best of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine within its electric atmosphere, providing guests the chance to delight in its summer social hour every weekday from 5 - 7 p.m. The exclusive menu features $14 crafted cocktails, wines by the glass for $10, and BOGO on the Tokyo to Lima cocktail list, as well as small bites for the entire table to share including Lychee Ceviche ($12), made with citrusy Leche de Tigre, chive oil, sweet potato, Peruvian corn and cilantro; and Spicy Tuna and Crispy Rice ($19.50), tuna tartare and Peruvian chili. For more information visit https://chotto-matte.com/miami/.

Address: 1666 Lenox Ave. #1664, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Enjoy $8 Bites and Cocktails at Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar

Every day from 4 - 7 p.m., Midtown Miami’s favorite local hotspot Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar is serving up its brand new summer happy hour menu, with all food and drink priced at $8 (craft beer at $6). The Latin American restaurant brand features a diverse international menu in its Nikkei sushi bar, which focuses on tastes from Japan to Peru. This season, guests can snack on the fusion Tuna Tartare Tostada ($8), a crispy corn tortilla topped with ahi tuna, avocado, ponzu sauce, and micro cilantro while sipping on the Summer Shade ($8), mixed with Grey Goose Vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh basil, sparkling water, and aromatic bitters. For more information visit https://www.opentable.com/r/negroni-miami.

Address: 3201 Buena Vista Blvd, Miami, FL 33127

Terroir et Merroir Power Hour at Orno restaurant located in THesis Hotel

Indulge in a gastronomic journey by Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef 2020, Niven Patel every day from 5:30p.m to 6:30 p.m. at Orno. This upscale, summer-inspired happy hour offers sweet and savory delicacies ranging from $1 oysters as well as $10 wood-fired pizza with ingredients locally sourced from Chef Niven’s farm in Homestead, Florida known as Rancho Patel. Pair up these small bites with a wide variety of summery wines that perfectly compliment the chef’s rotating selection and are available at 50% off by the glass or bottle. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to taste the fresh and flavorful dishes Orno has to offer its guests. For more information visit https://ornomiami.com/.

Address: 1350 S Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL 33146

By ML Staff. Top image courtesy of Unsplash. Other images are courtesy of each featured restaurant.