Miami-Dade County is on the rise for culinary tourism. Earlier this year, the restaurants in Miami and Miami Beach earned 16 Michelin stars, the most to any county in Florida. Late last year, a study by Wallet Hub ranked Miami the “Top Foodie City in America.”
Part of the reason the city is so popular with foodies is The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's (GMCVB) highly anticipated annual Miami Spice Restaurant Months from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. The popular culinary program invites locals and visitors to enjoy prix-fixe, three-course menus at more than 300 participating restaurants across Miami and Miami Beach at a minimum of 30% savings. The two-month event also supports local communities, one plate at a time, through small, optional donations while dining out.
Now in its 24th year, Miami Spice continues to highlight Miami's diverse, world-renowned dining scene, with lunch and brunch menus priced at $35 and dinner menus from $45 to $60. Restaurants span more than 20 neighborhoods and represent cuisine from across the globe that ranges from award-winning fine dining and beloved local gems to highly anticipated new openings.
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Le Jardinier
This year’s program continues its support of local nonprofit Camillus House, which provides services for those experiencing homelessness. Guests will find a QR code on all Miami Spice menus encouraging donations, making it easy to give back while dining out. Great news: The first cumulative donation of $25,000 made by Miami Spice patrons will be matched by the GMCVB.
This year’s official wine sponsors are two distinguished names from the LVMH portfolio: Terrazas de Los Andes from Argentina and Whispering Angel Rosé from Provence — popular wines that complement the diverse flavors featured throughout the Miami Spice menus.
Miami Spice is also partnering with Mexica Tequila and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to introduce Margarita Spice, a signature cocktail crafted exclusively for this year’s program. Infused with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and garnished with spiced lemongrass straight from the garden, the cocktail brings seasonal flavors to the glass, highlights our sustainable ingredients, and supports local growers.
This year’s program includes new signature dining experiences, Michelin-recognized restaurants, exciting first-time participants, and a focus on sustainability and social impact.
(Provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau www.miamiandmiamibeach.com)
Whispering Angel
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Select restaurants are shaking things up with Signature Dining Experiences that transform a meal into an unforgettable culinary adventure. For example, Le Jardinier Miami is hosting an exclusive five-course seasonal chef’s dinner in collaboration with L’ Atelier de Joël Robuchon; Blind Tiger is offering a curated omakase experience that highlights creative sushi with bold Japanese flavors; and Faena Theater is cooking up a unique dinner-and-a-show that includes a three course menu accompanied by a third row orchestra level ticket.
DELIGHT IN THE MICHELIN STARS
Several of Miami’s Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants return to Miami Spice this year, including Stubborn Seed, Boia De and Cote Miami, along with Green Star honorees EntreNos and Los Félix. Also featured is Michelin-recommended Beauty and the Butcher in Coral Gables, where guests experience Chef Jeremy Ford’s signature bold flavors and refined technique, with a rotating selection of small plates and elevated meats crafted for the occasion.
MEET THE NEWCOMERS
This year’s lineup includes several first-time participants, including local Wynwood favorite Uchi; Colombian staple Andrés Carne de Res on Lincoln Road; Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, offering tapas-style Japanese flavors; Wyn Wyn, serving an Asian-fusion Latin menu; award-winning Ghee Indian Kitchen’s traditional flavors offer a contemporary spin at two locations; Cleo, bringing a bold and flavorful Eastern Mediterranean feast inspired by Old World cooking techniques; Mimi Chinese, known for its refined take on regional Chinese cuisine; and Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, bringing Italy’s rich culinary traditions.
DINE WITH INTENTION
The 2025 program emphasizes sustainability through partnerships with organizations such as Compost for Life, Glass for Life, and Food Rescue US - South Florida. These initiatives help convert food scraps into soil, repurpose glass into sand, and redirect surplus food to shelters. Participating restaurants are encouraged to join the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, which offers tools and visibility for environmentally conscious operations.
Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, is the official transportation partner of Miami Spice. Guests can enjoy a premium, on-demand experience through Blacklane's easy-to-use app and arrive at their favorite restaurants in style. In the app's promotion tab, find the promo code Spice25 to receive $30 off your ride.