{"id":346214,"date":"2026-07-20T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346214\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:08:14","slug":"what-to-know-about-miami-spice-2026-as-the-culinary-event-celebrates-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346214\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about Miami Spice 2026 as the culinary event celebrates 25 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC_2737-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"KYU Miami\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a data-force-follow=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secretmiami.com\/author\/bianca-marcof\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/profile1-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tStaff Writer\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\tJuly 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no secret why Miami Spice is our favorite time of year. Yes, it\u2019s the perfect excuse to expand our palates and try out the city\u2019s newest restaurants, but it also means that those top-tier dining destinations we\u2019ve been dreaming about have finally come within our price range!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized by the Greater Miami Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), this annual foodie fest unlocks three-course prix fixe menus from some of the most acclaimed chefs for as low as $40. From upscale fine dining at Hakkasan and vegan dishes at Issabella\u2019s to authentic Cuban comfort food at Cafe La Trova, there\u2019s something to satisfy every diner.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CafeLaTrova_ArrozConPollo_CafeLaTrova_2021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe La Trova Arroz Con Pollo\" class=\"wp-image-62183\"  \/>Courtesy of Cafe La Trova<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s even Michelin-worthy eateries like Cote Miami, Beauty and the Butcher and Le Jardinier, and some <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmiami.com\/new-restaurants-miami-spice-2026\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmiami.com\/new-restaurants-miami-spice-2026\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">first-time participants<\/a> include Bagatelle Miami River and The Mexican on Brickell Key.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began in 2002 as a modest culinary initiative with just 56 participating restaurants has blossomed into one of the city\u2019s most anticipated annual traditions. So make some room in your calendar (and your stomach) because here\u2019s everything you need to know about navigating Miami Spice this year, which celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Interior-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Uchi Miami interior\" class=\"wp-image-62184\"  \/>Uchi Miami<\/p>\n<p>When is Miami Spice 2026?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-month-long culinary program runs from August 1 to September 30.<\/p>\n<p>What kinds of deals do restaurants offer during Miami Spice?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 300 participating restaurants will feature three-course prix fixe menus at the following prices:<\/p>\n<p>Lunch and brunch: $40<\/p>\n<p>Dinner: $50 or $65<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These menus include an appetizer, entree and dessert, and for the first time ever, Miami Spice is introducing a \u201cReserve\u201d tier starting at $95 for splurge-worthy dining experiences that go above and beyond the standard menus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/THE-ATRIUM-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maple &amp; Ash Atrium\" class=\"wp-image-32118\"  \/>Maple &amp; Ash<\/p>\n<p>Which restaurants are participating in this year\u2019s Miami Spice?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, hundreds of spots roll out special menus with discounted rates for the culinary event. You can browse the full list of 300+ restaurants spanning over 30 Miami neighborhoods <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiandbeaches.com\/deals\/spice-restaurant-months\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.miamiandbeaches.com\/deals\/spice-restaurant-months\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">on the GMCVB website<\/a>. Filter by day of the week, type of cuisine, neighborhood, dietary needs and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Bagatelle Miami River\" class=\"wp-image-62185\"  \/>Bagatelle Miami River<\/p>\n<p>Do I need a reservation for Miami Spice?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely! Because Miami Spice is popular, reservations are highly recommended, and sometimes explicitly required depending on the restaurant. You should expect well-known places to fill up quickly \u2014 especially during weekends \u2014 so it is best to book in advance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/250903_Amazonico_Miami061-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Amazonico Miami\" class=\"wp-image-41755\"  \/>Amaz\u00f3nico, photo by James McDonald<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you reserve, always confirm that the restaurant is offering their Miami Spice menu the day of your visit, and mention that you\u2019ll be dining for the program when doing so.<\/p>\n<p>Dining with a purpose<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commemorating 25 years, the event has a philanthropic angle. When you pay for your meal, you\u2019ll have the option to add a small donation. The GMCVB is matching the first $25,000 raised by diners, with all proceeds going to Camillus House to help transform lives in the community. Diners may also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camillus.org\/ways-to-help\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.camillus.org\/ways-to-help\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">donate online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Staff Writer \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 July 20, 2026 It\u2019s no secret why Miami Spice is our favorite time of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":346215,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[225,227,226],"class_list":["post-346214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hialeah","tag-hialeah","tag-hialeah-headlines","tag-hialeah-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346214"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346214\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}