Here’s a closer look at Miami/South Florida’s newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated Miami/South Florida venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
OMNI Fort Lauderdale 
Photo: Courtesy of OMNI Fort Lauderdale
Conveniently connected to the recently refreshed Broward County Convention Center (with 1.2 million square feet of meeting and event space), the highly anticipated 29-story OMNI Fort Lauderdale opened in December 2025, bringing an elevated and turnkey way to meet, play, and stay. There are 801 guest rooms (including 82 suites) evoking coastal sophistication—many rooms have floor-to-ceiling views of the active Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades, and the Atlantic Ocean. Accommodations offer modern sanctuaries after long days of convenening, complemented by the 10th floor panoramic rooftop pool, state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, and serene Mokara Spa complete with an inviting indoor-outdoor co-ed relaxation and shared amenities area.
More than 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space spans three floors and 40 venues, ranging from ballrooms—like the sixth-floor 30,816-square-foot Waterway Grand Ballroom with 30-foot ceilings and the second-floor 15,050-square-foot Port Everglades Ballroom—to salons to breakouts to boardrooms to prefunction areas to outdoor spaces. Aesthetic highlights include sculptural chandeliers, layered ceilings, and fluid, organic forms that create a sense of rhythm and visual depth. A soft, natural color palette of light woods, textured stone, and ocean-inspired blues is complemented by subtle patterns that mimic water and shoreline elements, while expansive floor-to-ceiling windows pour that natural light into prefunction spaces.
Additionally, six food and beverage concepts round out the offerings: Reed 76 Kitchen & Bar (breakfast and dinner); Fair Ketch, which includes a Top Golf Swing Suite (lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks); Hidden Key (a lobby bar with bites and cocktails); Leeward Market (coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go options); Tide Coastal Kitchen (pool bar and restaurant); and the stunning adults-only Ibis Sky Lounge (an indoor-outdoor rooftop bar with sweeping views all around, craft cocktails, Champagne, caviar service, and upscale bites).
Amazónico and Selva Lounge
Photo: James McDonald
Brickell opened the vibrant doors to 29,345-square-foot Amazónico in September 2025, an immersive Latin American paradise designed by Lázaro Rosa Violán. Deep greens, volcanic stone, dark tropical woods, and woven textures lend to the modern scheme, lacing curved lines, floating forms, and open-air layouts executing an easy flow between the interior and exterior—the setting is enhanced by live music—while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.
In addition the restaurant’s indoor dining room (seating for up to 66) and restaurant terrace (seating for up to 150); there’s a second-floor lounge (seating for up to 150); a private dining room (seating for up to 14); and a third-floor, open-air rainforest-inspired rooftop lounge with a signature Peacock Bar and an LED-paneled DJ booth. Adjacent sits Selva Lounge, a posh nightlife venue that opened in November offering upscale cocktails and bottle service with DJs on rotation. Sandro Silva drew from Latin American and Amazonian culinary influences laced with Miami flavors to develop the menu, which ranges from refined sharable plates to high-end meats, while the inventive and exotic cocktail menu and sushi counter rounds out the offerings. The versatile spaces are suited for a range of occasions, from business lunches and intimate gatherings to larger social events. Inquire within for pricing.
Torno Subito
Photo: Ruben Cabrera
Massimo Bottura’s 3,600-square-foot, 90-seat Torno Subito relocated and reopened on the ground floor of the Miami Design District’s The Moore in December 2025. Celebrating La Dolce Vita, nostalgic elements meet an elevated design in a colorful dining room rich with red, green, and bright yellow hues to set a spirited tone, while retro Italian motifs line the walls. Set beneath Zaha Hadid’s striking “Elastika” sculptural centerpiece, the space balances lighthearted charm with architectural opulence. Known for authentic Italian food created with a sustainable mindset (comforting handmade pastas, artisanal craft pizzas and bar bites, hearty entrees, and delectable desserts), the fare complements any private, corporate, or client event. Pricing for semiprivate and full buyouts is available upon request.
Freedom Exhibition Center at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences
Photo: Courtesy of Gale Miami Hotel & Residences
In September 2025, the 30,000-square-foot Freedom Exhibition Center at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences opened in downtown Miami. Serving as a multifunctional space with flexible configurations that can accommodate 2,000 to 3,000 guests for seated affairs, receptions, banquets, and classroom-style setups, the versatile venue has 15-foot-high walls and expansive balconies with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the neighboring skyline. Suitable for weddings, galas, conferences, team-building events, client meetings, baby showers, wellness summits, design fairs, fashion shows, production sets, real estate forums, and more, rental pricing starts at $15,000 per day, with a three-day minimum totaling $45,000. On-site catering options include access to banquet menus, themed food stations (Mexican, Italian, and Spanish cuisines), and health-conscious offerings. Inquire within for group hotel rates and how to integrate event access to the rooftop pool and wellness center.
Il Mulino New York 
Photo: Jackie Knabben
In March, 5,450-square-foot Il Mulino New York, at the acclaimed Acqualina Resort and Residences in Sunny Isles, unveiled its 20th-anniversary reinvention, where Classic New York sophistication meets Italian romanticism laced with coastal Miami touches. The redesign features sand-toned walls, earthy green accents, rich wood hues, and neutral textures that complement velvet quilted booths and sculptural U-shaped banquettes, which sit beneath vintage-inspired artwork and colorful cultural Italian murals. Additionally, the fully reimagined bar includes luxurious tilework and wood detailing.
Fine Italian (Abruzzese-inspired) dining is at the forefront, and blends a menu of signature classics with seasonal dishes, including crudos, pastas, entrees, and tableside presentations throughout the meal. An extensive wine list, a tiered bar program—with both premium and ultra-premium spirits, and traditional and specialty cocktails—enhances the luxury dining experience. Depending on scope and size, the main dining room and bar area (2,900 square feet with seating for 115), private dining room (250 square feet with seating for 20), and outdoor terrace (2,300 square feet with seating for 70) can host private dining events, corporate dinners, client meetings, social celebrations, intimate group gatherings, and small-scale receptions. Guest enhancement offerings include: printed, personalized menus (custom menus are available for parties of 12 or more), custom linens and florals, enhanced plating/presentation, upgraded china, flatware, and glassware, and A/V capabilities.
Signor Sassi
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Iconic 6,500-square-foot, 225-seat indoor-outdoor London-born Italian outpost Signor Sassi debuted in Hallandale in March. Renowned London design firm Fettle was at the helm, aiming to evoke a warm, inviting yet chic ambiance. The interiors depict Venice, and are decorated in works by architect Carlo Scarpa blended with hints of South Florida-based Art Deco inspiration. A stunning wall mural by LA-based artist Jessalyn Brooks enriches the main dining room, while plush pink, green, and yellow pastel upholstery and curtains, wood panels, and rich marble tables complement the scene. The menu features contemporary Italian cuisine ranging from crudos to antipastos to salads to pizzas to start, along with pastas and risottos, seafood dishes, and butcher-driven entrees to end the meal. The signature Italian-inspired cocktails are inventive, artsy, and whimsical. The space can host private corporate events, client meetings, engagement parties, baby showers, and more, and pricing ranges from $50 to $150 per person.
Knotel at Wyncatcher and Cotidiano
Photo: Courtesy of Knotel Wynwood
In December 2025, Wynwood welcomed a 38,000-square-foot Knotel at Wyncatcher, a hospitality-forward work club and creative venue merging business, culture, and community designed by Kim Kolkovich and featuring an outdoor carved concrete facade by Portuguese artist Vhils. Amenities include a lounge-style work club, private office suites, fully equipped meeting rooms, and a rooftop space overlooking the Wynwood skyline for meetings, events, and sunset gatherings. The rentable spaces are suitable for client meetings, corporate parties, gala dinners, conferences, team-building events, and weddings, and include the Atrium (2,800 square feet for 150 guests standing); Ivory Room (680 square feet for 30 to 46 guests); and Rooftop Terrace (2,300 square feet for 150 guests).
Additionally, inside, a 14,000-square-foot Guadalajara-driven dining concept, Cotidiano, opened in February and features Mexican and international dishes, artisanal coffees, a full bar, and a specialty market. The 5,000-square-foot main dining room accommodates up to 150 guests (and flows into the 6,000-square-foot Knotel by Wyncatcher Atrium). An additional 3,500-square-foot outdoor breakout space upstairs provides an elevated setting for private events, parties, and experiential activations. Cotidiano also offers customizable catering packages for events of all sizes, paired with attentive service from a dedicated events team. Inquire within for event pricing at either venue.
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Photo: Antonella Re
The Oakland Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale welcomed the newest outpost of New York-famed Bondi Sushi in October 2025. The 2,900-square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant’s design is anchored around the 16-seat open-format sushi bar, where chefs prepare sushi, raw dishes, and robata offerings. A custom, 16-foot handmade tile installation by New York-based artist Allison Eden is the focal point, and the 40-seat dining room, which can host 50 to 120 guests, is accented by Italian Fortuny hand-dyed silk lighting and lush flora, with sleek banquettes integrated for both comfort and sophistication—there’s also seating for 40 outside. The internal Bar at Bondi is an intimate, standalone cocktail bar in collaboration with sister concept Shinjus, delivering an elevated beverage experience for up to eight guests. Ideal for private corporate dinners, team celebrations, brand activations, showers, and social gatherings, the layout can accommodate both intimate semiprivate events and full restaurant buyouts, with pricing based on event size, date, and menu. The food and beverage minimum starts at $100 per person, and hosts can curate custom menus that include premium add-ons, such as uni and caviar.
Lucky Lou’s 
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In October 2025, 6,000-square-foot, 175-seat Lucky Lou’s opened in Deerfield Beach, an open-air restaurant with a coastal aesthetic that incorporates raw industrial details, like an exposed ceiling, brick walls, cement flooring, and blue tile accents filled with green booths, communal tables, high-tops, and patio seating, along with a covered patio. A 35-seat central bar with a raw bar display allows guests to watch as fresh oysters are shucked to order and shrimp are hand-peeled. Plus, 19 TVs make this spot a winner for gameday. Retractable warehouse-style garage doors remain open to offer a breezy indoor-outdoor vibe just a block from the beach. Live music enhances the scene during happy hour. The 512-square-foot East Terrace is available for semi-buyouts for up to 40 guests for corporate events, happy hours, meet-ups, and networking receptions, with pricing starting at $65 per person, depending on the F&B package.
Del Mar Fort Lauderdale 
Photo: Courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Set along the ocean, Del Mar Fort Lauderdale opened in November 2025. The 6,646-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired restaurant blends bright, European coastal design with natural textures, warm neutral tones, and lush greenery. The sweeping oceanfront terrace, with panoramic Atlantic views, offers a special backdrop for events before sunset. There are six breakout spaces for corporate dinners, family celebrations, or intimate gatherings with friends: Venice Room 1 (487 square feet for 30 to 40 guests for $1,000 to $3,000); Venice Room 2 (560 square feet for 30 to 40 guests $1,000 to $3,000)—the Venice Rooms combined accommodate 70 guests for $2,500 to $6,000; Gold Coast (970 square feet for 75 to 90 guests for $3,000 to $10,000); Wine Room (260 square feet for 12 guests for $1,500). Additionally, the event patio can host receptions of 130 to 150 guests, and the full patio can accommodate up to 300 guests for $20,000 to $40,000 out of season and $50,000 to $60,000 during high season. Food and beverage minimums range from $40 to $115 per person based on brunch, lunch, or dinner packages. Valet parking is available for $15 per vehicle.
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In December 2025, 4,500-square-foot Jajaja Mexicana premiered its fully plant-based concept in the heart of Wynwood. The space blends its signature New York pastel and turquoise palette with a Miami-influenced tropical aesthetic, featuring airy archways, blond wood finishes, patterned textiles, imported Mexican rugs, lush greenery, and a custom penny-tile mosaic floor inspired by the brand’s original Lower East Side location. The design is bright, colorful, and transportive, evoking the creative energy of both Mexico City and Miami. The mindful plant-based menu is focused on high-protein, seed oil-free, kosher-friendly eats, including tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, and shareable tapas, while the beverage program infuses more than 100 agave spirits into various cocktails and mocktails.
The space is suitable for corporate events, brand activations, private dinners, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, influencer and media events, team meals, and social celebrations, and is DJ-ready for weekend and late-night programming with customizable menu packages—an outdoor patio is in the works. Full buyouts range from $15,000 to $40,000; partial buyouts are available with food and beverage minimums, and custom event packages are available.
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Photo: Courtesy of The Break House Kitchen + Beach Bar
Deerfield Beach made way for a two-story, 4,283-square-foot all-day oceanfront refuge, The Break House Kitchen + Beach Bar, in November 2025. Planted on the sand, the exterior features colorful, three-dimensional carvings by notable Miami artist Alex Yanes, bringing to life coastal-inspired motifs—from starfish to palm trees to water droplets—in vivid tones of orange, deep yellow, and ocean blue. Inside, guests are greeted by oceanfront views, framed by lofty ceilings and anchored by geometric wood light pendants hanging overhead. The interiors blend deep navy and soft neutral tones, with glossy tiles adorning the walls and light wood floors, creating a polished coastal feel. Outside, a dark blue-tiled bar continues the beachside energy, offering the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean breeze and direct views of the neighboring pier. Flavorful coastal-inspired fare is at the forefront for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for private corporate events, weddings, galas, happy hours, social gatherings and celebrations, and more.
There are eight breakout event options, and rental prices range by day of week, and F&B minimums are required: full rooftop buyout for 75 guests ($5,000 to $7,000); inside dining room for 20 guests ($500 to $900); full outdoor patio and bar for 100 guests ($3,500 to $4,500); south patio and half bar for 30 guests ($750 to $1,000); north patio and half bar for 45 guests ($1,000 to $1,500); rooftop lounge area for 25 guests ($1,500); and rooftop south bar and lounge area for 40 guests ($2,500 to $3,500); and full restaurant buyout for 175 guests (ask about pricing).