For some of the freshest oysters in town, Mignonette is a local go-to. Oyster lovers can get their fix of raw, Rockefeller, or “Frank;” or try them all with a generous oyster flight. Other notable seafood items include a lobster roll (served warm or cold), two seafood towers, and lobster deviled eggs.

This bright and colorful tiki bar creates an assortment of drinks influenced by tiki-cocktail history. To soak up all that booze Esotico Miami serves a full dinner menu with a variety of tiki-with-a-twist offerings, like black truffle dumplings, octopus hot dogs, and conch fritters can be found in the “pupu” menu. 

The Corner is the city’s essential postgame hangout, open until the late hours of the morning ever day, the neighborhood pub features an impressive selection of domestic and imported beers, wines, spirits, and snacks. 

This popular Downtown Miami sports bar has opened a location even closer to the FTX Arena for this season. To drink? Fans order beer in bulk by the bottle. To eat? Bar food is what’s for dinner with burgers on burgers, tacos, and beer battered onion rings.

A favorite for pre or post game drinks and bites, this bar, run by Will Thompson, features cocktails made with small batch brands ranging from classic aperitifs to tropical tiki. To soak all those cocktails up, dine on shareable pastas including cacio e pepe and rigatoni, oysters, salads, and more.

Low-key turn up is Mama Tried’s style, pumping out diverse beats every night of the week. The cocktail menu features creative libations while the retro bar games pay homage to a different time in nightlife’s past. 

While Lost Boy might best be known for its clever cocktails and popular happy hour, its food menu is also more expansive than most with a variety of charcuterie boards, sandwiches, hot dogs, and heartier items like mac ‘n cheese and pot pie.

A quaint Italian restaurant tucked away in the quiet comfort of “The Village,” Vero Italian Restaurant nails that trattoria lifestyle. Specializing in pizzas and pasta, the friendly cafe offers multiple options for all dietary needs. 

For simple Greek food in a laid-back setting, Meraki Greek Bistro serves up both with a smile. Guests enjoy traditional dishes like kebabs, gyros, spanakopita, and roasted lemon potatoes that will make anyone question their low-carb diet. 

The proper place to flaunt that after-game getup, Novikov Miami is the cool kid in town when it comes to high-end Asian dining. With sushi, dim sum, and a mean Peking duck, the dishes are as “Instagramable” as the Biscayne Bay views. 

For a more sophisticated pregame, Boulud Sud’s sophisticated-yet-casual bar scene vibes seamlessly with the eclectic menu. Serving Mediterranean cuisine like chicken tagine, lamb flatbread, and an array of small, medium, and large plates, Boulud Sud is what happens when happy hour grows up.