Miami Spice Restaurant Months launched its 25th edition on August 1, running through September 30 with more than 300 participating restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach offering three-course prix-fixe menus at a minimum 30% savings. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announced updated pricing for 2026: brunch and lunch menus are set at $40, dinner menus range from $50 to $65, and a new Miami Spice Reserve tier introduces premium tasting menu experiences starting at $95. The program, which began in 2002 with 56 restaurants, welcomed a record 387 participants last year and has become one of the most anticipated culinary events on the South Florida calendar.
- Miami Spice 2026 runs August 1 through September 30 with more than 300 participating restaurants spanning neighborhoods from Aventura to Key Biscayne to Wynwood to Coral Gables
- Standard pricing for 2026: $40 for brunch and lunch, $50 or $65 for dinner, with all menus guaranteeing a minimum 30% savings over regular pricing
- Miami Spice Reserve debuts as a premium tier starting at $95, designed for restaurants with higher everyday price points and elevated tasting menu formats
- First-time participants include Michelin-recognized Vietnamese restaurant Tâm Tâm, Maple & Ash, Grand Public Kitchen & Bar in Coconut Grove, Da Angelino, and The Mexican in Brickell Key
- Camillus House serves as the 2026 charitable partner; participating restaurants feature QR codes allowing diners to donate to the nonprofit’s mission of supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness
From 56 Restaurants to 300-Plus in 25 Years
Miami Spice launched in 2002 as an economic development initiative designed to support the restaurant industry during Miami’s slower summer months, when tourist traffic dips and locals historically pulled back on dining out. The program offered prix-fixe menus at a handful of restaurants as an incentive to keep tables full through August and September. Over 25 years, the initiative has grown into a citywide culinary event that shapes how residents and visitors engage with the dining scene during what would otherwise be the quiet season.
GMCVB President and CEO David Whitaker described the program’s evolution in a statement accompanying the 2026 launch. “What began as an economic development initiative to support our restaurant community during the quieter summer months has grown into a beloved tradition that reflects the remarkable evolution of the destination,” Whitaker said. The growth from 56 restaurants to more than 300 tracks alongside Miami’s broader transformation into a nationally recognized dining market, a shift accelerated by the Michelin Guide’s 2024 expansion into South Florida and the steady arrival of high-profile chef-driven concepts from New York, Los Angeles, and international markets.
The Reserve Tier and Michelin-Recognized Access
Miami Spice Reserve, new for 2026, creates a premium track for restaurants whose regular pricing and culinary ambitions sit above the standard Miami Spice tiers. Reserve menus begin at $95 and are designed for prix-fixe and tasting menu experiences that would typically cost significantly more. The tier positions Miami Spice as a program that can accommodate the full range of the city’s dining landscape, from neighborhood bistros at the $40 lunch level to Michelin-starred destinations at the Reserve level.
Several Michelin-recognized restaurants are participating in Miami Spice 2026, including L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in the Design District, Stubborn Seed on South Beach, Ariete in Coconut Grove, Cote Korean Steakhouse, Le Jardinier Miami, Azabu Miami Beach, Double Luck, and Tâm Tâm. The inclusion of Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants at Miami Spice price points gives diners access to kitchens that might otherwise require a special-occasion budget, a dynamic that has been central to the program’s appeal since its earliest years.
Select restaurants are also offering signature experiences beyond the standard three-course format. Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar is hosting an interactive chef’s table limited to 10 guests. SORA by Hotel Collection in Wynwood is staging a Bluefin Tuna Cutting Ceremony. Uchi Miami and Uchiko Miami Beach are offering intimate omakase experiences. These activations reflect a broader trend in the restaurant industry toward experiential dining, where the format and presentation of the meal carry as much weight as the menu itself.
New Restaurants and Neighborhood Coverage
The 2026 lineup includes a wave of first-time participants drawn from across Miami’s neighborhood grid. Tâm Tâm, the Michelin-recognized Vietnamese restaurant, is making its Miami Spice debut, as is Maple & Ash, the lively steakhouse concept that opened in Downtown Miami. Grand Public Kitchen & Bar, one of Coconut Grove’s most discussed new openings, joins the program alongside Da Angelino, the first Italian concept from the Graspa Group and Ariete Hospitality Group partnership, and The Mexican in Brickell Key, an acclaimed Dallas import specializing in Northern Mexican cuisine.
The geographic spread of the participating restaurants covers virtually every dining neighborhood in Greater Miami. Brickell alone contributes more than 50 restaurants to the program. Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Wynwood, Downtown Miami, and Miami Beach each field deep rosters. The program also reaches into Aventura, Doral, Kendall, Key Biscayne, South Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Little Havana, Little River, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Miami Lakes, ensuring that Miami Spice functions as a citywide initiative rather than a South Beach-centric promotion.
Legacy participants anchor the program’s continuity. Novecento Brickell is entering its 24th season of Miami Spice participation. A Fish Called Avalon on Ocean Drive is in its 21st year. Mareva1939 at the National Hotel has participated for 20 years. Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa and 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, the steakhouse overlooking the runways at Miami International Airport, are each in their 17th year.
Limited-Edition Collaborations and Partnerships
The 25th anniversary edition includes three limited-edition product collaborations created specifically for the Miami Spice season. The Tank Brewing Co. produced a Miami Spice Lager described as a tribute to the chefs, restaurants, and diners who have shaped the program over a quarter century. Florida-based hot sauce maker Tabañero crafted a Signature Xtra Heat sauce for the season. Voodoo Doughnut introduced the “Holla at Chamoy,” a Miami-inspired doughnut with mango chamoy filling and a sweet-and-spicy chamoy and habanero coating, available daily at its Wynwood location through September 30.
Uber Eats is participating as a program partner, offering in-app deals at select Miami Spice restaurants throughout August and September. Select participating restaurants will also offer optional wine pairings featuring Louis Pommery California sparkling wine and Château La Gordonne rosé, adding a beverage component to the prix-fixe experience without requiring diners to order from the full wine list.
The Charitable Component and Sustainability Initiatives
Camillus House, the South Florida nonprofit providing meals, shelter, housing, and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, serves as the official charitable partner of Miami Spice 2026. Participating restaurants have the option to feature QR codes on their menus that allow diners to donate directly to the organization. Eddie Gloria, CEO of Camillus House, said the partnership creates “a unique opportunity to make every meal count” and that donations support not only meals but “the support and opportunities needed to rebuild their lives.”
The 2026 program also introduced new sustainability partnerships. Miami Spice is working with Compost for Life and Glass for Life to divert food scraps and glass from landfills, and with Food Rescue US to connect surplus restaurant food with local shelters and pantries. Select restaurants have earned certifications from the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, the Green Restaurant Association, and Rethink Food. The sustainability focus adds an environmental dimension to a program that has historically been framed primarily around economic impact and culinary access.
FAQs
When does Miami Spice 2026 run?
Miami Spice Restaurant Months runs from August 1 through September 30, 2026 at more than 300 participating restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach.
How much do Miami Spice menus cost?
Brunch and lunch menus are priced at $40. Dinner menus are $50 or $65. The new Miami Spice Reserve tier starts at $95 for premium tasting menu experiences. All menus guarantee a minimum 30% savings over regular pricing.
What is Miami Spice Reserve?
Miami Spice Reserve is a new premium tier introduced in 2026 for restaurants with higher everyday price points. Reserve menus begin at $95 and feature elevated prix-fixe and tasting menu formats at restaurants including L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.
How can diners find participating Miami Spice restaurants?
The full list of participating restaurants, searchable by neighborhood and cuisine, is available at the official Miami Spice page on miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months.
