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Where to Eat Outdoors Before it Gets Hotter Than Hell

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by Ana Heretoiu
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It's generally always on the warm side in Miami, but our summertime is a very unique creature. In less than a month, Miami is about to transform abruptly into an ungodly hot oven that nothing but your suddenly very beloved air-conditioning can save you from. Luckily, we're not there yet, so while you can still breath something other than toasty steam when you leave the house, here are 33 of the hottest outdoor spots to be at right now.


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Juvia

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Juvia receives accolades from everywhere for its incredible Alejandro Barrios Carrera-designed rooftop dining space. Head over to enjoy an awesome spot with a killer view of the city.
1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8272
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Area 31

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Area 31’s got a nice Brickell view, plus they’ve just revamped their whole outdoor dining space. In fact, their indoor space will be under renovation soon, so you’ll have no choice, but to enjoy the outdoors.
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 424-5234
(305) 424-5234

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Barton G. The Restaurant

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Have a night on the patio at Barton G. The Restaurant. Romantic, elegant, trendy, what more can you ask for?
1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8881
(305) 672-8881

Café Sambal at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

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Stop by the beautiful Mandarin and dine at Café Sambal where you can sit outside and look out over the bay.
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 913-8358
(305) 913-8358

Scarpetta @ Fontainebleau

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Stop by Scarpetta for some Italian and ocean views, a perfect way to spend one of Miami’s breezy, pre-summer evenings.
4401 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(877) 326-7412
(877) 326-7412

The Restaurant at The Setai

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Grab some Asian bites and drinks out at The Restaurant at The Setai’s poolside seating. Go for a dip after?
2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 520-6000
(305) 520-6000

Lagniappe

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For more of a laid back feel, some wines and cheeses, lounge around Lagniappe in their homey backyard garden seating.
3425 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

The Dutch

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A perfect spot to enjoy the last of the nice weather: The Dutch’s quiet outdoor patio with a tropical vibe.
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 938-3111
(305) 938-3111

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Wynwood Kitchen & Bar

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Drink and dine among the cool artwork at Kitchen Wynwood & Bar. Inside is chic too, but now’s the perfect time to take it outside to the garden seating.
2550 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
(305) 722-8959
(305) 722-8959

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Gibraltar

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Gibralter has limited outdoor seating, but it overlooks the bay and covered in case it rains. Worth taking it if you can.
4 Grove Isle Dr, Miami, FL
(305) 857-5007
(305) 857-5007

Greenstreet Cafe

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Green Street Café has mostly outdoor seating, so grab a table outside if it’s not packed, relax and enjoy the nice atmosphere.
3468 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-0244
(305) 444-0244

Cecconi's Miami Beach

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Sit outside among the lit trees and hanging bell jars and enjoy Cecconi's relaxing garden vibe.
4384 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
(786) 507-7902
(786) 507-7902

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Zuma

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Eat your Japanese on the terrace at Zuma's where you can lay back and look over Intercoastal.
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 577-0277
(305) 577-0277

The Rusty Pelican

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A classic spot with couches, campfires and great views of Miami and the bay.
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-3818
(305) 361-3818

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Red Fish Grill

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With a romantic oceanfront setting, this spot's a perfect place for a non-sweat filled date.
9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
(305) 668-8788
(305) 668-8788

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Dilido Restaurant

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Tables by the beach (mmm cool wind) and a pretty view.
221 E Dilido Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33132

Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill

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Kick back and lounge around on the Lido's patio. Bayside views and comfy chairs and a pool in case you need immediate coolness.
40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-1717
(305) 673-1717

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Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

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Head over here for some for those cool pre-ball-of-fire summer nights. Dine, drink or take a nap in the cabana beds?
1000 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 403-3103
(305) 403-3103

Bianca at the Delano Miami

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Hop on over to Bianca and make sure to ask for a table outside, where you can look over the pool, enjoy the nice ambience and walk right over to the beach afterwards.
1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 674-5752
(305) 674-5752

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Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel

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You're going to want to dance and bop around while you're at Hyde, so do it on their outdoor patio while its still decent out there.
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 674-1701
(305) 674-1701

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

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Make sure to ask for an outdoor table at Mandolin, where you can enjoy a candlelit dinner. Quaint, romantic and to be taken advantage of before the hot and sticky summer.
4312 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 576-6066
(305) 576-6066

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Il Gabbiano

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Il Gabbiano's large patio makes it so that you'll almost always score a table outside. Relax on the waterfront and chow down on some Italian.
335 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 373-0063
(305) 373-0063

BLT Steak

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The Betsy Hotel's steakhouse, BLT Steak, is another restaurant with a nice outdoor patio. Sit on the upper deck and relish in the ocean views.
1440 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33139
(305) 673-0044
(305) 673-0044

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

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Grab some tasty dishes at Michael's and make sure to enjoy them in the courtyard. A great spot to take a break from the work day and enjoy the nice weather.
130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5550
(305) 573-5550

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Oak Tavern Fine Food & Spirits

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A little escape in the middle of the Design District's busyness. Lounge outside by the Oak tree and rest it up.
35 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
(786) 391-1818
(786) 391-1818

660 at The Angler's

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Even if it does get a little too warm, 660 at The Angler's has fans and and umbrellas, which is always a good thing. So, take a seat on the patio among the bamboo and enjoy the tranquil ambience, heat-worry free.
660 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-9600
(305) 534-9600

Azul

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If you're going to Azul, opt to dine outside and look over the bay. Or take your drinks to the balcony post-meal and take in Miami's skyline.
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 913-8254
(305) 913-8254

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Shuckers Bar & Grill

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Watch the sun set over the bay or indulge in some drinks by the outdoor bar as the boats go cruising by.
1819 79th Street Cswy, North Bay Village, FL 33141
(305) 866-1570
(305) 866-1570

Serafina (Dream South Beach)

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While the weather still permits, head over to Serafina for some Italian dishes by the water.
1111 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-8455
(305) 534-8455

Edge, Steak & Bar

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A nice place to soak up the sun on the terrace and sip on some cocktails. Soon though, while cocktails can still be had outside without giving you the spins.
1435 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 381-3015
(305) 381-3015

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Smith & Wollensky - Miami Beach

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Views of the port on a cool summer night and a steak, perfection.
1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-2800
(305) 673-2800

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Crazy About You

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Brickell's Crazy About You offers an awesomely relaxing view of the bay and Brickell Key.
1155 Brickell Bay Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 377-4442
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Juvia

1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Juvia receives accolades from everywhere for its incredible Alejandro Barrios Carrera-designed rooftop dining space. Head over to enjoy an awesome spot with a killer view of the city.
1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8272
(305) 763-8272

Area 31

270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
Area 31’s got a nice Brickell view, plus they’ve just revamped their whole outdoor dining space. In fact, their indoor space will be under renovation soon, so you’ll have no choice, but to enjoy the outdoors.
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 424-5234
(305) 424-5234

Barton G. The Restaurant

1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Have a night on the patio at Barton G. The Restaurant. Romantic, elegant, trendy, what more can you ask for?
1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8881
(305) 672-8881

Café Sambal at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
Stop by the beautiful Mandarin and dine at Café Sambal where you can sit outside and look out over the bay.
500 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 913-8358
(305) 913-8358

Scarpetta @ Fontainebleau

4401 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Stop by Scarpetta for some Italian and ocean views, a perfect way to spend one of Miami’s breezy, pre-summer evenings.
4401 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(877) 326-7412
(877) 326-7412

The Restaurant at The Setai

2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Grab some Asian bites and drinks out at The Restaurant at The Setai’s poolside seating. Go for a dip after?
2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 520-6000
(305) 520-6000

Lagniappe

3425 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
For more of a laid back feel, some wines and cheeses, lounge around Lagniappe in their homey backyard garden seating.
3425 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

The Dutch

2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
A perfect spot to enjoy the last of the nice weather: The Dutch’s quiet outdoor patio with a tropical vibe.
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 938-3111
(305) 938-3111