From Argentinian bistros to neighborhood diners, the Island’s dining scene is set to dish it out for the beautiful game.
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off this week, Key Biscayne residents planning to follow the tournament will soon be filling bars, dining rooms and backyards to watch every goal, near miss and penalty shootout.
But where are the best Taste of Key Biscayne spots to watch the games, or order food for watching at home?
We’ve compiled a list of places planning special events or meals. Enjoy and may your team make it out of the group stage!
Milanezza
Perhaps no restaurant on the Island has more soccer fans as regular patrons than Milanezza, the Argentinian bistro serving more than a dozen variations of milanesa. For this year’s World Cup, the restaurant is launching an upgraded outdoor terrace, complete with a shaded area and three 85″ TV screens.
“We’ve fully remodeled our space to create a top-tier destination in Key Biscayne, perfect for friends, family, and football fans alike,” said co-owner Gladys Arneri. “We can’t wait to welcome you.”
The match-day atmosphere promises to be lively — much like watching a partido at La Bombonera, the legendary home of Boca Juniors. For the watch parties, Milanezza will be serving a special World Cup menu, including the popular Scaloneta Milanezza, the famous Mesinezz, their Mini Chori-Pan, freshly made Empanadas and it would not be the World Cup at Milanezza without their legendary Messi Burger, all crowd favorites that made their debut during the 2022 World Cup run.
If you go: Milanezza is located at 700 Crandon Blvd., next to CVS. Reservations are recommended for high-profile matches. Visit milanezza.com or call (305) 646-1001. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Golden Hog
Watching a World Cup match at The Golden Hog is like watching it with dozens of friends and neighbors.
“In community” is how co-owner Jorge Gonzalez describes his vision for the watch parties.
“We want to create an environment that is fun and relaxed, surrounded by good food, good friends and neighbors,” he said.
The store will have at least two large-screen TVs, one by the grill area and a new one in the bakery, and “maybe a third.” Throughout the matches, residents can order food and drinks while taking in the action.
“Cheering is allowed and encouraged,” Gonzales said.
The food options are worth the visit on their own.
The Golden Hog is adding special World Cup platters designed for sharing, whether you’re watching in-store or at home. Alongside the ever-popular cheese and charcuterie and sandwich boards (a Miguelito board, anyone?), the grill is firing up a grilled meat, sausage and chicken platter that feeds up to four, plus a shrimp and teriyaki salmon platter, both grilled to order. New to the menu is a large bone-in short rib, ideal for bigger gatherings, served with yuca frita and salad. The deli rounds things out with a special Mediterranean platter.
“Our goal, whether watching in the store or at home, is for the community to enjoy watching the World Cup games with a great variety of quality and delicious food options,” Gonzalez said.
If you go: The Golden Hog is located in Harbor Plaza at 91 Harbor Drive. Open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Order online at thegoldenhog.com or call (305) 361-1300.
Costa Med Bistro
The World Cup celebrates the world’s game, and few restaurants on Key Biscayne reflect that same international spirit quite like Costa Med Bistro. The Mediterranean-inspired menu draws from the coastlines of Spain, Italy and Greece.
For match-day dining, Costa Med will be adding a large screen TV for cheering on your favorite squad while enjoying a menu that rewards leisurely viewing. Start with the Pata Negra Tostas, thinly sliced Jabugo acorn-fed Iberic ham served over traditional pan cristal with tomato or the grilled octopus, prepared Greek-style and as refined as it is satisfying. The crudos selection is equally compelling. For a more stadium-like experience, the Costa Med burger is highly recommended and often touted as the best on the Island.
Costa Med also now features a full bar, with all the popular cocktails to accompany the action on screen. Whether it’s a first-round group stage match or a high-stakes knockout, few settings on the Island offer this level of craft on the plate.
If you go: Costa Med Bistro is in The Square Shopping Center, 260 Crandon Blvd. To make a reservation, call (305) 361-7575. Open Monday through Saturday, lunch from noon to 4 p.m. and dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays, dinner only from 6 to 10 p.m.
Novecento
Another Island futból fan favorite, this Argentinian bistro was the spot to celebrate the 2022 World Championship and is eager to do it all over again as Lionel Messi and his Selección teammates make another run.
Long-time Key Biscayne resident and operator Javier Cividini promises the “ultimate World Cup Watch Party experience” at Novecento’s new location in the Square Shopping Center.
“We get it started this Thursday, June 11, with the Mexico game with a DJ and Mariachis,” Cividini said.
Fans can catch every match on large-screen TVs and a special outdoor watching area prepared specifically for the tournament. Here’s a kicker, your first round is on the house, with a complimentary select game-day spirit to get things started. Throughout the tournament, expect match-day activations with live entertainment, daily Happy Hours in the afternoons, including dancers and drummers, plus product samplings from brand partners.
“There are also our popular Messi specials with Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois,” Cividini added
If you go: Novecento Key Biscayne is in the Square Shopping Center at 260 Crandon Blvd. Open noon to 11 p.m. daily, midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Call (305) 362-0900.
The Donut Gallery
For those who prefer watching in an intimate, neighborhood setting, the Donut Gallery’s cozy 22-seat diner might be your best bet.
The Key Biscayne classic recently introduced a line of gourmet smash burgers that are now taking center stage for World Cup watch parties. Options include one topped with bacon, arugula, caramelized onions and a fried egg, and another pairing blue cheese with arugula, tomatoes and sweet onions, among others. Add onion rings and fresh-cut fries and you’ve got a proper match-day spread.
Beer specials will run during the games, wine is available, and the youngest futból fans are well taken care of with a selection of classic shakes, like the Bobcat Vanilla, Cavalier Chocolate, Cyclone Strawberry and Falcon Cookies & Cream among them.
Watching at home? The Donut Gallery has launched DG Catering, offering special boxes of their burgers (including a Kids Cheeseburger box) perfect for home watch parties. For those West Coast matches with late kickoffs, like USA vs. Paraguay on Friday, June 12, note that the Donut Gallery has extended its hours Thursdays through Saturdays.
If you go: The Donut Gallery is in Harbor Plaza at 83 Harbor Drive. Open daily 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended hours Thursday through Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m., serving burgers, fries, shakes, and beer and wine. Call (305) 361-9985 to order.
Fulano
Hosting a watch party at home? Fulano Neighborhood Restaurant has you covered. The popular neighborhood spot, at 328 Crandon Blvd., recently rolled out a new menu featuring small plates, fresh pasta, meats and seafood, all worth exploring whether you’re dining in or ordering out.
For World Cup matches at home, they’re offering a BOGO deal on two match-day favorites, cheese & onion empanadas and their milanesa plain with fries, available for delivery through Uber Eats. Scan the QR code in their ad (see page 16) to order, or call (786) 548-5792.
If you go: Fulano is in the Galleria Shopping Center at 328 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne. Visit them at fulanomiami.com for more information and menu. They are open Noon to 10 p.m., seven days a week, closing at 11 p.m., on Friday and Saturdays.
Vinya Wine and Market
If anyone on the Island was going to bring a creative twist to World Cup watching, it was the team at Vinya. Their approach: thematic watch party events built around the teams on the pitch and the drinks to match.
It kicks off at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, June 16, with France vs. Senegal, anchored by a Provence Rumor Rosé watch event. The $35 per person package (tax and gratuity included) offers unlimited Rumor Rosé by the glass alongside mushroom croquetas, shrimp tacos, pork sliders, tomato-burrata sandos and fries. Seating in the bar area is first come, first served, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.
On Friday, June 22, Austria takes on local favorite Argentina, and Vinya has partnered with Truman Vodka for the occasion. The $35 package features unlimited cocktails with Truman Organic Vodka for those flying the Austrian colors, and Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc by the glass for fans of the Selección. A buffet of croquetas, shrimp tacos, pork sliders, tomato-burrata sandos and fries rounds out the spread. More World Cup events are in the works. Check vinyawine.com for updates.
If you go: Vinya Wine & Market is in the Galleria Shopping Center at 28 Crandon Blvd. Open daily at 10 a.m. (noon on Thursdays), closing at 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and midnight Thursday through Saturday. Call (305) 361-7007.
Other dining options
Craft
Craft, at 260 Crandon Blvd. in the Square, is positioning itself as the Island’s Match House for this tournament, with big-screen viewing, good food and a lively atmosphere for every match. Join their Match House program for prizes, giveaways and more.
If you go: CRAFT Key Biscayne is in the Square Shopping Center at 260 Crandon Blvd. To order online or make a reservation, visit craftmiami.us or call (786) 721-8329. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Kebo Spanish Restaurant
This authentic Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant has some of the most unique dishes on the island. For this year’s World Cup, they will be gearing up to create a special viewing event to cheer on La Roja squad with a large TV screen and for day games, enjoy their Happy Hour Monday through Thursday offering 50% off their delicious tapas.
If you go: Kebo is in the Key Colony Plaza at 200 Crandon Blvd., on Key Biscayne. For reservations or to inquire into special events, call (305) 361-1244.
Il Mercato Catering
The husband and wife run artisanal eatery, invites you to gather your team and leave the food to them during this FIFA World Cup 2026. Il Mercato offers Family Style Catering designed for watch parties of all sizes, featuring generous homemade trays that bring everyone together around the table: such as porchetta, pasta bars, specialty subs and wraps, shareable platters, and a wide variety of finger foods. Whether you’re hosting a few friends or a house full of fans, Il Mercato’s fresh, homemade offerings make entertaining easy so you can focus on the match. Great food, zero stress, and plenty to share, exactly how game day should be.
You can find Il Mercato from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday at the Farmers Market at the Key Biscayne Community Church, 355 Glenridge Road. You can also visit them at ilmercatomiami.com, or call them anytime at (786) 872-4579.