Miami Spice turns 25 this year, and the 2026 edition is the most ambitious the program has ever been. Running August 1 through September 30, the annual prix-fixe dining event from the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau now spans more than 252 participating restaurants across Miami-Dade and Miami Beach, with three-course lunch and brunch menus at $40, dinner at $50 or $65, and a new tier called Miami Spice Reserve priced at $95 for the most elevated experiences in the lineup. There has never been a better (and slightly overwhelming) time to eat in Miami. This guide does the work for you.

Toro Toro

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Chef Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed Pan-Latin steakhouse at 100 Chopin Plaza is one of the most underrated Miami Spice entries this year. Toro Toro celebrates Latin American flavors through a menu of shareable plates, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated ambiance that makes it one of the better special occasion options in the program. The Spice menu opens with Nikkei Tuna Ceviche, Surf and Turf Empanadas with shrimp, lobster, and yuzu avocado puree, or a Taco Asada. Mains include Kimchee Grilled Salmon, a 6-ounce Beef Tenderloin with creamy poblano and truffle risotto, and Chicken BBQ Mole. Dessert finishes with a Grilled Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake or Dulce de Leche Eclair with cream cheese mousse and Maldon salt.

Matador Room

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Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s supper club-inspired dining room at The Miami Beach EDITION is one of the most beautiful restaurant spaces in the city, with a historic oval room, an atmospheric bar, and an ocean-view Matador Terrace where guests dine beneath a trellis covered with climbing bougainvillea. The seasonal menu draws on Spanish, Caribbean, and South American flavors with locally sourced, inventive cooking: charred octopus, wild Gulf shrimp in chili oil, maitake mushrooms, seared snapper, and potato puree with queso fresco are among the signatures worth ordering. The Miami Spice menu brings this Michelin-pedigree kitchen within reach for a fraction of the usual spend. One of the best dining rooms in Miami at one of the best prices of the year.

Donna Mare Italian Chophouse

Donna Mare’s Miami Spice menu offers a three-course coastal Italian dinner at the Cadillac Hotel and Beach Club, with appetizer selections including Calamari Fritti and Crostino con Burrata, entrees of Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka, Salmon Puttanesca, and Wild Mushroom Risotto, and a choice of Tiramisu or Panna Cotta to close. For a restaurant where the base menu is driven by a Milan-trained Executive Chef using house-made pasta and 50-year-old mother yeast pizzas, the Miami Spice entry point is genuinely compelling. Featured wine selections are available as an upgrade. Available Sunday through Thursday only, so plan accordingly.

Le Jardinier

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The only Michelin-starred restaurant on this list and the most refined Miami Spice option in the city. Le Jardinier’s lush Design District courtyard is one of the most beautiful dining environments in Miami, and the prix-fixe menu reflects the kitchen’s commitment to seasonal, technique-driven French cooking. The 2026 menu features Dorado Crudo, Steelhead Trout with Pil Pil Sauce, Roasted Chicken Breast, Bomba Rice, Beef Hanger Steak, Caramel Sabayon, and Strawberry Éclair. At $40 for lunch and $65 for dinner, this is the clearest case in the Miami Spice program for getting into a world-class kitchen for a price that removes the usual friction of the decision.

COTE Miami

Miami’s only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse participates in Miami Spice with one of the best value propositions in the entire program. The lunch menu at $40 includes the bibimbap, steak tartare, and fried chicken alongside optional upgrades like wagyu paella and A5 tallow fries. COTE’s main dining room, with its tableside grills and theatrical service, is the best steakhouse experience in Miami regardless of category. The Spice menu makes it accessible on a Tuesday. One of the most popular reservations in the program every year and one that books out quickly.

MARKET at EDITION

The more casual of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s two restaurants at The Miami Beach EDITION, Market at EDITION is a food hall-inspired gourmet marketplace that has been one of the most consistent and beloved Miami Spice lunch destinations for years. Part patisserie, part boulangerie, part salumeria, the restaurant operates as a series of stations covering a raw bar, a cheese and charcuterie counter, a sushi bar, a pizza oven, and a gourmet pastry station, with servers who can bring items from any station to your table without requiring you to move. The Miami Spice lunch menu is available daily through the end of September, making it one of the most accessible and least reservation-dependent options in the entire program. For a mid-beach lunch in a Jean-Georges kitchen at the fixed-price rate, Market is one of the program’s most reliably excellent choices.

Ariete

Chef Michael Beltran’s Michelin-starred Coconut Grove restaurant is one of the most original voices in Miami dining, blending French and Cuban influences in a way that feels completely specific to this city and this kitchen. The Ariete Miami Spice menu has been one of the most sought-after in the program for several years. The tasting of Beltran’s signature dishes at the prix-fixe price is one of the most genuinely good deals Miami Spice produces. Book as early as possible. Tables go fast and they do not come back.

Maple & Ash Miami

One of the first-time participants in 2026’s new Miami Spice Reserve tier, Maple and Ash brings its theatrical hospitality and premium ingredients to the program at the $95 price point. The three-course menu includes the signature fire-roasted preparations the brand is known for. For guests who want the full luxury steakhouse experience within a fixed-price framework, this is the Reserve option that delivers on its price.

Mother Wolf

The Design District’s most theatrical Italian-American dining room joins Miami Spice with a three-course menu built around the kitchen’s most iconic dishes. The carbonara is the signature. The veal parmigiana is worth the trip alone. For a restaurant that normally requires planning ahead and spending accordingly, the Spice menu is the best available entry point into one of Miami’s most celebrated Italian rooms.

Mayami Wynwood

The only Miami Spice restaurant in Wynwood that pairs its prix-fixe dinner with live fire shows and DJs, making it the top pick for anyone who wants dinner and a full nightlife experience in a single stop. Mayami Wynwood is a 10,000 square-foot Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant and lounge in the heart of the Wynwood Art District with a Tulum-inspired ambiance, lush hacienda-style open-air setting, and a program that transitions seamlessly from elevated dining into high-energy nightlife with DJs, live entertainment, and dancing until 3 AM. The Miami Spice menu offers three courses for $62 per person, bringing together the restaurant’s bold fusion flavors in a fixed-price format. For a Spice dinner that doubles as a full night out, Mayami is the most immersive option in the program.

Bagatelle Miami River

One of the most exciting new participants in 2026, Bagatelle Miami River joins the program with a three-course dinner menu available Wednesday through Saturday throughout August and September. Set along the scenic Miami River, the menu highlights Bagatelle favorites including fresh seafood, premium meats, and housemade desserts. For a waterfront dinner on the river at a fixed price, this is one of the better options the program offers this year.

CHO Funky Asian Bistro

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New to Miami Spice for 2026, CHO Funky Asian Bistro is the playful Sunset Harbor hotspot from restaurateur Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar of MO MOMENTUM GROUP, built around a whimsical vibe and stellar Pan-Asian cuisine spanning Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. The three-course dinner menu at $50 per person is available seven days a week. Starters include Scallop Crudo with red curry oil and kaffir lime, Chicken Satay with Thai peanut sauce, Duck Bao, and a refreshing Mango Coconut Salad. Mains cover Shrimp Nasi Goreng, Pad See Ew with beef and Chinese broccoli, Kung Pao Chicken, and Green Curry Tofu. Desserts include Chocolate and Coconut Pani Puri and Ube Cheesecake with salted ube cream. Located at 1209 17th Street, Miami Beach.

The Setai

One of the most refined Miami Spice options on Miami Beach, The Setai’s prix-fixe dinner menu brings the Forbes five-star hotel’s culinary program to the fixed-price format for two months. For guests who want the Setai experience without the full à la carte spend, the Spice menu is the most efficient path in. The most serene and considered dining environment on South Beach, at the most accessible price of the year.

The Haute Read

Miami Spice 2026 runs August 1 through September 30, featuring more than 252 restaurants with three-course lunch menus at $40, dinner at $50-$65, and a new $95 Miami Spice Reserve tier; standout participants include Le Jardinier, COTE Miami, Ariete, and Matador Room.

How Miami Spice Works

Miami Spice runs August 1 through September 30, 2026. Lunch and brunch menus are $40 per person. Dinner menus are $50 or $65, with the new Miami Spice Reserve tier at $95 for the most premium participating restaurants. Menus are three courses and include one selection per course. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included. Not all restaurants offer all three meal periods, and not all menus are available seven days a week. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for Michelin-recognized restaurants, which book out weeks in advance during the program. Book through OpenTable or Resy, or directly with the restaurant. The earlier you book, the better the table.

The 2026 program also includes an optional donation component during reservations that benefits Camillus House, a local organization supporting the homeless. A small but meaningful addition to a program that has always been about making Miami’s best restaurants more accessible to more people.

Miami Spice is one of the best months in the city’s dining calendar. The restaurants above represent the highest-value, highest-quality options in this year’s lineup. Book early, eat well, and use the season to get into the kitchens that are normally hardest to reach.

FAQs

When is Miami Spice 2026? Miami Spice 2026 runs from August 1 through September 30, marking the program’s 25th anniversary.

How much does Miami Spice cost? Lunch and brunch menus are $40 per person, dinner menus are $50 or $65, and the new Miami Spice Reserve tier is priced at $95 for the most premium participating restaurants.

What is the new Miami Spice Reserve tier? Miami Spice Reserve is a new $95 tier introduced in 2026 for elevated dining experiences, with Maple & Ash Miami among its first participants.

Which Miami Spice restaurants are Michelin-starred? Le Jardinier, COTE Miami, and Ariete are the Michelin-starred restaurants participating in Miami Spice 2026.

Is Miami Spice available every day of the week? No, availability varies by restaurant; some, like Donna Mare, offer Miami Spice Sunday through Thursday only, while others like Market at EDITION and CHO Funky Asian Bistro are available seven days a week.

Do I need a reservation for Miami Spice? Yes, reservations are strongly recommended, especially for Michelin-recognized restaurants, which can book out weeks in advance.

What is the best value restaurant in Miami Spice 2026? Le Jardinier and COTE Miami are both considered among the strongest value propositions in the 2026 program, offering Michelin-caliber dining at fixed prices well below their usual à la carte cost.

Does Miami Spice support a charitable cause? Yes, the 2026 program includes an optional donation component during reservations that benefits Camillus House, a local organization supporting the homeless.

Which Miami Spice restaurant is best for a special occasion? Toro Toro and Matador Room are both considered strong choices for a special-occasion Miami Spice dinner.

Which Miami Spice restaurant combines dinner with nightlife? Mayami Wynwood pairs its three-course Miami Spice dinner with live fire shows and DJs, transitioning into a full nightlife experience.

What is included in a Miami Spice menu? Miami Spice menus include three courses with one selection per course; beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included.

How long has Miami Spice been running? Miami Spice is celebrating its 25th year in 2026, run by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.