Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Virginia Gardens

"On the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Area 31’s outdoor veranda is still a go-to spot for happy hour cocktails or a seafood-focused meal, boasting some of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay views to boot. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Area 31 (@area31miami) on Apr 22, 2019 at 11:28am PDT"

"This one is precisely not on that top because there are only 16 floors, but the hotel’s downtown view is fantastic. Moreover, the view is hard to get anywhere else. Therefore, many young professionals and even business people come here to enjoy their happy hours."

"Celebrate mom this Sunday with our Bossa Nova brunch, from 12PM to 3PM. Enjoy live entertainment by... Situated on the 16th floor of the EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami, dining at Area 31 guarantees you a fantastic view of the city in addition to your seafood treat."

"Bars Cocktail bars Brickell. It’s the longest ride to the top of any rooftop restaurant in Miami (40 floors up!), but Sugar’s Downtown views—and East Miami’s ‘grammable galactic elevators—make it all worth it. Pockets of Asian-inspired gardens help set the Zen mood, though it’s the flowing breeze that’ll really put you at ease."

"Bars Cocktail bars Brickell. This Brickell hotspot can have a line out the door on weekend nights and Friday happy hour. Brave that line and you’ll be rewarded with 360-views of the city (40 floors up!), pricey (but tasty) cocktails and a swank crowd."

"This trendy outdoor cocktail bar at the Freehand Miami, a high-end hostel, is everything that the quintessential Miami bar should be. This is the place where you can and drink cocktails by the pool under the shade of palm trees and the crowd is usually young and vibrant. Many of the cocktails are seasonal using fresh ingredients and if you are with a group of friends, you can splurge and order an oversized punch bowl."

"Once upon a time, Miami was the city of Champagne and bottle service. Though perhaps in some places bottle service still rules, the past decade has welcomed a craft cocktail movement that takes advantage of Miami’s excellent citrus and vibrant bar scene. Of the many options, The Broken Shaker, however, is the city’s standard-setter."

"This bar showed Miami just how delicious cocktails could be. This intimate, tropical outdoor bar that lives inside the Freehand hostel has become a must-visit for any informed drinker passing through the city. Thankfully, the bar hasn’t lost any of its magic over the years and remains the North Star of Miami cocktail culture."

"A perennial favorite in the dim sum category, Tropical -- surprise -- also serves a great din-din. Traditional dishes include Hong Kong-style roast pork flavored with five-spice and then roasted; seafood-spinach soup; and always crisp, always succulent Peking duck. But innovative items are equally reliable, if unusual -- flounder pan-fried with peppercorns and jalapeños and served with bananas marinated in rice wine, for example, offers interesting counterpoints of textures, as does cherry-plum chicken wrapped with diced water chestnuts and fresh bamboo in egg-white crêpes."

"We certainly wouldn’t be mad if Miami got itself a few more solid dim sum options - but until that day comes, you can find us at Tropical Chinese pointing to random plates being pushed through the dining room on carts the size of baby elephants. This Bird Road favorite is where you’ll find Miami’s best dim sum and a roast pork bun we occasionally dream about. Dim sum is served seven days a week until 3:30pm."

"A Miami institution since 1984, Tropical Chinese has been doling out dim sum since the local food scene was not much more than a croqueta. In true pushcart fashion, diners settle in with a warm cup of tea and watch the pork buns pass by. Can’t-miss bites include dumplings on dumplings, shrimp rolls, and roasted duck."

"The Barsecco serves classic and inventive cocktails, the best wines from around the world and beers. The ambience is trendy and classy with plush interiors, barn wood and draping vines. The lighting is dim and intimate, offering a great setting for a date night."

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"As an homage to the original 1970s food hall, Yumbrella adds South Miami to the roster of neighborhoods embracing the fad. Located at the Shops at Sunset Place, the 6,500 square-foot space houses everything from grilled cheese to craft cocktails. View this post on Instagram"

"This speakeasy-inspired bar in Coral Gables looks to classic New Orleans watering holes for inspiration. When you walk through the nondescript door, you'll find a lounge area with red leather couches. The space opens to the main room, resplendent with a mahogany bar lined with leather-upholstered stools."

"One of the best brunch deals in the exploding dining scene of Doral is at Pisco Y Nazca, where chefs have curated a three-course, prix fixe brunch for a pleasantly reasonable $27. You’ll get Pisco faves like tostones, causa de pancita, ceviches, and alfajor pancakes, plus the option to go for bottomless sangria or passion fruit mimosas for another $18. The same deal goes at its Kendall location, if you don’t feel like climbing the Palmetto for brunch.How to order: Make a reservation, order delivery, or grab takeout via Pisco Y Nazca’s website"

"On Saturdays and Sundays for brunch, Pisco y Nazca serves a signature Peruvian take on flapjacks. Pancakes here are made with alfajores, traditional Latin milk-and-sugar sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche, which are crumbled into the batter. The creamy, sticky treats come in a trio, topped with a layer of dulce de leche in place of caramel and served with fruit salad and whipped cream ($9)."

"In the Kendall neighborhood of Miami, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar presents modern menus inspired by the traditional cuisines of Peru. The upscale yet fun eatery specializes (na..."

"Posh steakhouses are nearly as ubiquitous as barre classes and blowout bars among Washington Avenue’s Art Deco jungle, but Red surpasses the competition. Ranked the country’s sexiest steakhouse by Playboy, the chic space serves prime cuts (including aged Angus filet, a late-night favorite of one Justin Bieber) as well as raw bar selections like Florida King crab legs and poke bowls with sushi-grade tuna."

"Most of the dishes at Red South Beach are steaks, other meats, and seafood cooked on the grill to the customer’s liking. Executive chef Peter Vauthy handpicks the proteins that go on the menu. There are rich and decadent accompaniments to go with the proteins, such as Parmesan tater tots, four-cheese can and cheese, and truffle whipped potatoes."

"If you want a beachy spot to visit, On Ocean 7 Café is my pick. This is the casual type of place you can visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner and its street view lends itself to people watching. They have pretty much everything here from burgers, to seafood to salads."

"We came here for breakfast/brunch, and it was very disappointing. They took longer to bring out our order than any restaurant I’ve ever been to in my lif..."

"Doughnut Break features gourmet doughnuts with a European touch that can be seen in the form of many homemade meringues and specialty creams. Here, those with a sweet tooth can order unique doughnuts like the natillas made with Maria crackers and a touch of cinnamon or the doughnut croissant filled with its famous crema catalana. View this post on Instagram"

"Follow the "hot light" in North Miami to find melt-in-your-mouth, signature original glazed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. At times you'll see locals lining the streets waiting for the first batch of doughnuts in the wee hours of the morning. Try the iconic brand's eight wonderful varieties of doughnuts, including jelly-filled, powdered, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut and even the peanut cake stick."

"The national brand is offering customers a free doughnut this Friday – in fact, all week!. No purchase necessary!. Check out the locations in Miami."

"The big difference is that the Donuts are warm and melts in your mouth. The coffee is also excellent quality."