Your Guide to Miami Spice Month: Can’t-Miss Restaurants

If you’ve been looking for a reason to try that fancy spot down the street, Miami Spice Month is it. For two full months, some of the best restaurants in South Beach offer prix-fixe menus at prices that don’t make your eyes water. It’s the perfect time to branch out, try something new, or just enjoy a great meal without the usual bill at the end.

Whether you're visiting or live nearby, here’s everything you need to know about Miami Spice Restaurant Months, plus a few local favorites to add to your list.

What Is Miami Spice Month?

Think of it as Miami's restaurant season, timed for the slower late-summer months. Participating restaurants create a special Miami Spice menu (usually a choice of a few starters, mains and desserts) and sell it at one of a handful of fixed prices. Some add optional wine pairings or upgrades for a small extra charge.

It's a win on both sides. Diners get to try acclaimed kitchens, including several Michelin-starred spots, without the usual bill. Restaurants stay busy during what's normally their quietest stretch of the year. And smaller or newer places get a chance to win over people who might never have walked in otherwise.

Miami Spice 2026 in South of Fifth

Upsun Hotel sits on 5th Street, right at the edge of South of Fifth, the quiet southern tip of Miami Beach where the restaurant scene punches well above its size. Several of the neighborhood's best tables are on the 2026 Miami Spice list, and most of them are an easy walk from the hotel.

When Is Miami Spice 2026?

Miami Spice 2026 runs August 1 through September 30, 2026, the same late-summer window the program has kept for years. This year there's a bonus: in September the GMCVB extended the program through October 31, the first time Miami Spice has ever stretched into a third month.

One thing to know about October: not every restaurant is taking part in the extension. Check the official Miami Spice list before you go, or just ask when you book.

How Miami Spice Pricing Works

Every Miami Spice menu falls into one of a few price tiers. Each one is three courses, and each one has to save you at least 30% compared to ordering the same food off the regular menu.

Brunch and lunch menus are $40 per person, dinner menus are $50 or $65, and the new Miami Spice Reserve tier starts at $95.

Miami Spice Reserve is the new tier this year. It's built for premium prix-fixe and tasting menus, so think of it as the splurge option that's still a deal compared to the usual tab.

A few other things worth knowing. Each restaurant chooses which meals and which days it offers, so one spot might do dinner only Sunday through Thursday while another runs lunch and dinner every day. Drinks, tax and tip are typically extra, though some menus offer optional wine pairings. And if you'd rather eat in, Uber Eats is the program's official delivery partner, with special in-app deals from participating restaurants.

Miami Spice also gives back. Camillus House, which supports people experiencing homelessness across South Florida, is the official nonprofit partner, and you can donate through a QR code on participating menus.

A Little Further Up the Beach

If you're happy to wander a bit, these two longtime favorites are back on the 2026 list and only a few minutes away by car.

Issabella’s

Issabella's brings a Mediterranean twist to the Spice lineup with a menu built for sharing: think oysters, feta, pastas and seafood, with classic Italian desserts to finish. About a 7-minute drive from Upsun.

The Drexel

The Drexel is laid-back but still stylish, with wood-fired dishes and Mediterranean flavors that never try too hard. It's the kind of meal that's flavorful, unfussy and quietly impressive, and the kind of spot you'll want to come back to. About a 6-minute drive from Upsun.

Orilla Bar & Grill

Just a 2-minute walk from Upsun, Orilla Bar & Grill is Argentine chef Fernando Trocca's take on the modern steakhouse. Steaks, seafood and smoky provoleta come off a charcoal grill, the wine list leans into Argentina and Uruguay, and the leafy courtyard feels miles away from the Fifth Street traffic. It's the kind of place you go for a Spice dinner and end up staying for one more drink.

Stubborn Seed

If there's one Spice reservation people brag about, it's this one. Stubborn Seed is Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford's flagship on Washington Avenue, and it holds both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star. Its $65 Miami Spice dinner is one of the best-value ways to taste what the fuss is about. It's typically offered every night except Friday and Saturday, so plan a weeknight and book early.

Estiatorio Milos

Estiatorio Milos is all about pristine seafood and warm Greek hospitality, which usually means market prices that add up fast. Miami Spice changes the math. Expect mezze, Greek salad or grilled octopus to start, then mains like shrimp saganaki or salmon. Milos also offers a Miami Spice Reserve menu with a guided Greek wine flight if you want to go all in.

CATCH Miami Beach

For a dinner that turns into a night out, CATCH Miami Beach brings seafood, sushi and steak together under one roof, plus an open-air rooftop terrace that does a lot of the work. Its $65 Spice dinner runs Sunday through Thursday, with dishes like crispy shrimp, herb-roasted branzino and angry lobster mafaldine.

Tips to Make the Most of Miami Spice

• Check the days and hours. Every restaurant does Miami Spice its own way. Some only offer it on weeknights, some only at lunch, and in October only select spots are still participating.
• Book ahead. The best South of Fifth tables fill up fast during Spice season, especially for dinner. Don't wing it.
• Ask for the Spice menu by name. It's not always the menu you're handed when you sit down, so mention it when you book and again when you order.
• Look at the add-ons. Upgrades and wine pairings are usually a small extra charge, and they're often worth it.

More Than a Meal

What makes Miami Spice such a win is that it turns a regular night out into something you actually look forward to. You get the full experience, the room, the service and the food, without the usual price tag. And with the 2026 program running all the way through Halloween, there's still time to work through your list.

If you're staying with us at Upsun Hotel, South of Fifth is your backyard. Walk to dinner, grab a drink at the beach before or after, and skip the Uber entirely. Our front desk is always happy to help you pick a spot or grab a reservation.

Book your stay at Upsun Hotel. Come hungry, and don't be afraid to try something new. That's the whole point.

Miami Spice FAQ

What is Miami Spice? Miami Spice is an annual dining program from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Participating restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach serve three-course, prix-fixe menus at set prices, with savings of at least 30% off their regular menus.

When is Miami Spice 2026? Miami Spice 2026 runs August 1 through September 30, 2026, and has been extended through October 31 at select participating restaurants.

How much does Miami Spice cost? Brunch and lunch menus are $40 per person, dinner menus are $50 or $65, and the new Miami Spice Reserve tier starts at $95. Each menu includes three courses. For a non-Spice brunch, Bon Bouquet at Upsun is open daily.

What is Miami Spice Reserve? Miami Spice Reserve is a new premium tier introduced for the program's 25th year. It features upscale prix-fixe and tasting menus starting at $95 per person.

How many restaurants take part in Miami Spice? The 2026 program reached a record 400-plus participating restaurants during August and September.

Which South of Fifth restaurants participate in Miami Spice 2026? South of Fifth participants include Orilla Bar & Grill, Stubborn Seed, Estiatorio Milos and CATCH Miami Beach. Check the official Miami Spice list for the latest lineup.

Do I need a reservation for Miami Spice? Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner. When you book, confirm that the restaurant is serving its Miami Spice menu that day.

Can I order Miami Spice for delivery? Yes. Uber Eats is the official delivery and takeout partner, with special in-app deals from participating restaurants.

Miami Spice runs August–September; the South Beach Wine & Food Festival takes over in February.

Book your stay  at Upsun Hotel. Come hungry, and don’t be afraid to try something new. That’s the whole point.