The Resy Guide to Brunch in Miami

Our All-Around Picks

Whether you’re looking for classic brunch dishes or are looking to up your brunch game, Sadelle’s has you covered. Plus, this chic destination serves brunch every day — not just on the weekend. Brunch standards like avocado toast, omelets, and Benedicts share the menu with enticing comfort fare like pigs in a blanket, fried chicken, crispy latkes, triple-decker sandwiches, and the over-the-top and very Miami caviar service.

Chef Michael Schwartz has outdone himself with his version of a brunch buffet; even the price — $98/person and $48/person for children under the age of 12 — is hard to beat. The spread (and it’s an expansive spread, trust us) includes a raw bar, breakfast empanadas, fresh juices, and wood-grilled entrées like picanha, salmon, and pork ribs. Plus, there are plenty of Latin-inspired sides like arroz verde, black beans, and plantains. The drink packages are also noteworthy, with carefully curated lists for every budget.

Tucked inside an unassuming Hialeah strip mall, you’ll discover a charming French bistro where doilies, chintz linens, and ornate mirrors reign supreme. The vibe gives French grandmother’s house — if you had one — with its kitschy decor. It’s also the place where the splendor of Gallic cuisine takes center stage in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Enjoy classics like the croque madame or steak and eggs frites, or indulge in bananas flambé French toast or a Nutella crêpe. Pair your dish with a Kir Royal or Monaco spritz and leisurely enjoy the rest of your afternoon.

For Groups

Novikov is upscale, there’s no denying it. Its menu features wagyu, truffle, caviar, king crab, and foie gras. So, when a restaurant with the swagger of a top model in designer clothes curates a buffet, you know it’s going to be exceptional. Start with the drink package, which offers two options depending on the Champagne you want to sip. It also includes bottomless martinis, spritzes, bloody marys, wine, and sake. At the walk-around buffet stations, you and your friends can indulge in unlimited raw bar, sushi, and dim sum options alongside noodles, pork ribs, and bao buns.

Pasta for brunch? We couldn’t refuse. This Manhattan import has settled comfortably in Wynwood, and its relaxed weekend brunch is a testament to its community-centric approach. Gather around a table in the tastefully attired dining room or garden for Italianate fare like French toast with whipped amaretto butter; lemon ricotta bomboloni filled with Nutella cream; and creamy mezze maniche pasta carbonara.

Sink into a rattan café chair on the lush patio or inside beneath the coffered ceilings, surrounded by your crew, and settle in for a relaxed, leisurely brunch the way the French do it. This quintessential Parisian brasserie is perfect for groups because you can share all the French pastries and cheese you desire, including airy croissants, sweet pain au chocolat, or even an éclair or two, followed by an impressive cheese selection. Its menu also features a raw bar and classic French dishes like pâté de Campagne, steak tartare, onion soup, salade Niçoise, and quiche Lorraine.

We’ve all been there: finally scheduling a date with friends, but no one can agree on a restaurant. Well, now you don’t have to. With The Citadel’s variety of food hall choices, everyone can enjoy exactly what they’re craving. Phở, poke, pasta, sushi, burgers — it’s all here and more. Our suggestions: Try the lobster roll at The Shores Fish Market, a juicy burger at USBS, or choose all the trimmings for your poke bowl at Poke-San.

Pro tip: Make a reservation upstairs, and enjoy the spread while overlooking the skyline.

For Boozy Brunches

Warm tones and natural textures welcome you into this rooftop’s comfortably luxurious space above Lincoln Road. Brunch offers three Champagne packages at different price points and a non-alcoholic option with zesty sips like the Heir of the God with passionfruit, pineapple, ginger, and lemon. If you want to start with bubbles and then move on, the packages also include unlimited cocktails, including mimosas, bellinis, and bloody marys. Don’t forget, there’s also a stellar brunch buffet that has everything from Mediterranean classics to Asian standards, including a raw bar, mezze, maki, egg, and robata stations.

Perfectly designed for the ‘gram, this delightful English-inspired café’s contemporary floral aesthetic comes with plush velvet banquettes and a blooming outdoor patio. The daily brunch menu offers a slew of flavor combinations for omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and French toast. But it’ll be equally as hard to decide what drink to pair with your meal. Depending on the mood, be adventurous with a carajillo martini, or turn up the heat with the Jalisco spicy mango. And if you want to keep it classic, you can never go wrong with a filthy bloody mary, an Aperol spritz, or a bellini.

For Sweets

For some, brunch is about eggs; for others, it’s about baked goods. Le Jardinier’s lush courtyard creates a perfect setting for a Michelin-starred brunch, and you can expect the bread, tarts, and desserts to be outstanding. Choose from its three-course prix-fixe or à la carte menus, which feature dishes like avocado toast, jumbo lump crab cakes, beef tartare, and wagyu steak and eggs. And of course, save room for dessert. Whether you pick the lemon tart with elderflower Chantilly or yuzu mousse with raspberry compote, your sweet tooth will be very satisfied.

While the South Beach flagship location is quaint and homey, the Telavivian restaurant’s second outpost in Aventura is its slightly more sophisticated older sibling. Sam Gorenstein’s talent shines in all his dishes, but his housemade desserts are especially irresistible. At the top of the list is the tahini soft-serve ice cream drizzled with date honey, halvah, olive oil, and Maldon salt. Other options include the coconut malabi pudding and lemon-olive oil cake with whipped labneh.

Bonus: Here’s our deep dive into the brunch menu.

For Special Occasions

Rub elbows with Palm Beach Island socialites and glitterati at the historic Brazilian Court’s signature restaurant. The posh weekend brunch is served either in the restaurant’s verdant courtyard overlooking the pool or in its elegant dining room, which recently underwent a dazzling makeover. Appetizers include oysters, caviar, and gazpacho, while entrées feature options like Maine lobster roll, wagyu pastrami sandwich, and chef Daniel Boulud’s renowned potato-crusted seabass. Whatever you order, be sure to add a side of crispy fries.

Let the friendly staff at this Coral Gables haunt guide you through its brunch service. The prix fixe menu here makes you feel like you’re celebrating lavishly without breaking the bank. Selections include gazpacho or empanadas to start, Belgian waffles or steak and eggs as an entrée, and a sweet finish with ice cream. Pair the experience with the bottomless sparkling package to perfectly toast to that special occasion. À la carte options to enhance the afternoon even more include housemade chips and caviar, wagyu tartare with caviar, or lobster fra diavolo.

For Young Diners

Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson will keep your kids smiling with his take on comfort food. The Sunday brunch buffet is even complimentary for kids under the age of 5, and for the older siblings (under 13), it’s half price. The whole family can enjoy dishes like fried chicken, shrimp and grits, deviled eggs, and fried catfish. There’s also a raw bar and sizzling grill. It’s a win-win for everyone, and you can’t beat that.

Zuma’s extensive brunch buffet overlooks the parade of yachts meandering down the Miami River and their vibrant rainbow presentation of Zuma’s famed maki and raw bar selections shares space with several cooking stations (think spicy beef, salmon teriyaki, and miso black cod). The specially priced kids’ brunch allows them to pick and choose what interests them. It’s low-risk, high-reward. And if all else fails, the dessert buffet bursting with sweet treats will surely win them over.

A kaleidoscope of colors, patterns, and shapes awaits your family inside this historic building, and that playfulness is complemented further by the creative cuisine of renowned chef Massimo Bottura. The kids’ menu leans more toward lunch than brunch, featuring options like pasta pomodoro and chicken Milanese, but we’re sure there won’t be an argument about a Margherita pizza. For adults, the menu offers brunch dishes such as mascarpone French toast and poached eggs with black truffle. Make sure to ask your kids to look up and share their thoughts on architect and artist Zaha Hadid’s seemingly sticky sculpture. See, learning can be fun.