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Miami is closing out 2025 the only way it knows how: with delicious tasting menus, gorgeous waterfront views, and stunning dining rooms made for lingering long after the clock strikes midnight. This year’s New Year’s Eve lineup feels especially transportive. Restaurants across the city are leaning into indulgence and atmosphere, building nights where the food is as memorable as the moment. Whether you’re the type who wants foie gras and champagne in the Design District, stone crabs by the bay in Edgewater, or an eight-course Basque feast in North Miami, the celebrations are better than ever this New Year’s Eve.
Some are crafting elaborate, multi-course journeys, while others pair their menus with rooftop firework views, jazz bands, or thematic soirées that turn dinner into an unforgettable escape. These kitchens are setting the tone for a wonderful 2026 — one elegant plate, decadent dessert, and midnight toast at a time. Cheers to the New Year! Can’t wait for next year? Check out the Most Anticipated Miami Restaurant Openings of 2026.

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Aguasal Builds a Multi-Course Gala Dinner at Andaz Miami Beach
Aguasal’s NYE Gala Dinner runs from 7 p.m. to midnight with a four-course menu featuring a Kumamoto oyster amuse with caviar and cava espuma, Maine lobster confit with ensaladilla rusa and saffron aioli, and an artichoke “paella” with heirloom toy box greens. Entrées include Wagyu beef tenderloin with celery root and black truffle purée, served with sherry jus, or turbot accompanied by winter vegetables and Pedro Ximenez hollandaise. Dessert is a complete Viennese table featuring crème catalana, tarta de Santiago, fruit tart, Valrhona fondant, and profiteroles. À la carte dinner is served from 5 to 7 p.m. 1535 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; andazmiamibeach.com.

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Amara at Paraiso Hosts a Waterfront Dinner and Rooftop Champagne Lounge
Amara serves NYE dishes including stone crabs, Hamachi tiradito, ceviche, tuna carpaccio, a seafood tower, and caviar with yuca tater tots. Bottomless Lallier champagne packages start at $175. Guests can add access to the rooftop Champagne Lounge, which opens at 8 p.m. with a DJ, live band, and views of fireworks, along with a glass of Lallier included with entry. Bottomless champagne upgrades are available for $250. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 11 p.m., and the rooftop remains open until 2 a.m. 3101 NE Seventh Ave., Miami; 305-702-5528; amaraatparaiso.com.

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Ava MediterrAegean’s Mythical Celebration Dinner
Ava MediterrAegean rings in the new year with its “Mythic Realm” celebration, inviting guests into a luxurious world inspired by ancient legends and celestial elegance. Guests are encouraged to embrace “Mythical Sophistication” as they dine, dance, and experience an evening of Mediterranean indulgence and world-class entertainment. The restaurant offers two seating options, with a first seating priced at $125 and a second seating priced at $250, each crafted as a distinct journey into Ava’s immersive celebration. As midnight approaches, the night unfolds with golden light, flowing champagne, exquisite cuisine, and an ambiance designed to evoke the spirit of Olympus. 2889 McFarlane Rd., Miami; 786- 540-2889; avamediterraegean.com.

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Casa Neos’ Midnight Mirage Waterfront Experience
Casa Neos celebrates New Year’s Eve with Midnight Mirage, an elegant waterfront experience where guests welcome 2026 amid shimmering champagne and a refined prix fixe menu. Surrounded by the tranquil rhythm of the river, diners may select from multiple seating options, including a first seating from 6 to 7 p.m. priced at $150 per person indoors and $190 per person outdoors. The second seating from 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. offers a more immersive celebration featuring DJ Carlita and a prix fixe menu priced at $390 per person, with beverages available à la carte. Each experience is crafted to reflect the spirit of the evening, blending elevated cuisine, flowing champagne, and the magic of the waterfront for a memorable start to the new year. 40 SW North River Dr., Miami; 305-800-6367; casa-neos.com.
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Claudie Channels St-Tropez 1967 for NYE
Claudie celebrates New Year’s Eve with a St-Tropez 1967-themed soirée built around Riviera-inspired glamour, live music, and a dress code inspired by 1960s French style. The restaurant offers two seatings: a first seating at $175 and a second seating at $350, both designed around a Riviera-style celebration. 1101 Brickell Ave., Ste. S-113, Miami; claudierestaurant.com.

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Daniel’s Miami & Daniel’s Fort Lauderdale Serve Dual NYE Seatings
Both Daniel’s locations offer two prix-fixe menus. The first seating (4–7 p.m., $175 per person) includes starters, entrées like Prime filet mignon and Florida Keys red snapper, and desserts. The second seating (8 p.m., $265 per person) adds dishes like heirloom apple Waldorf salad and a Florida blue crab cake, with enhancements including Wagyu Filet Rossini and stuffed Dover sole. Each reservation includes a midnight champagne toast.
Daniel’s Miami: 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables; danielssteak.com/miami.
Daniel’s Fort Lauderdale: 620 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; danielssteak.com/fort-lauderdale.

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Edan Bistro Rolls Out an Eight-Course Basque Menu
Edan Bistro in North Miami serves an eight-course NYE tasting menu for $130 per person. Courses include seafood broth with wood-fired lobster, Ibérico croquettes, scallop with basil cracker, bluefin tuna tartare with osetra caviar, fire-roasted mushrooms with black garlic emulsion, grilled grouper with roasted eggplant, wood-fired Angus tenderloin, and Basque-style cheesecake. Seating is limited, and we encourage early reservations. 650 NE 125th St., North Miami; edanbistro.com.

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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Plans a Five-Course NYE Service
Ultra-swanky L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon finishes the year with a five-course menu priced at $325 per person, served from 6 to 10:30 p.m. The meal includes Foie Gras Royale with parmesan foam, Norwegian King Crab with horseradish crème fraîche and Kaluga caviar, foie gras with braised cherries and whiskey “bread custard,” and halibut with leek fondue and champagne emulsion, with an optional caviar addition, of course. The main course is a bison filet wrapped in laminated pastry, and the meal is wrapped with a chocolate cocoa bean filled with coffee mousse and caramel. A wine pairing is available for $350. 151 NE 41st St., Design District; latelier-miami.com.

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Maple & Ash Builds a $250 NYE Prix-Fixe With Champagne at Midnight
Maple & Ash’s $250 prix-fixe menu includes welcome bubbles, canapés, premium first courses, and entrées such as filet mignon, Chicago ribeye, Mediterranean branzino, Galician turbot, and ricotta agnolotti with winter périgord truffle. Enhancements include caviar service, seafood towers, wagyu tomahawk, Alba white truffle, and whole Dover sole. Dinner ends with the restaurant’s signature chocolate cake and a midnight champagne toast. 699 NE First Ave., Miami; mapleandash.com.

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Mayfair Grill’s NYE Dinner and SipSip Rooftop Bar’s Midnight Party
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is celebrating New Year’s Eve with festive dining, cocktails, and rooftop celebrations across its signature venues. At Mayfair Grill, guests can enjoy an à la carte holiday dinner featuring specials such as lobster mac and cheese, slow-cooked prime rib, whipped cheesecake, and “Tiny ’Tinis” with bubbly to toast. The Fountain Lounge offers a “Champagne and Caviar Countdown” with sparkling pours and indulgent bites in an intimate setting. Upstairs at Sipsip Rum Bar, the “Midnight in White” rooftop party features a live DJ, complimentary midnight champagne toast, featured NYE cocktails, and optional table service for groups. 3000 Florida Ave.; 305-441-0000; mayfair-grill.com.

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Michael’s Genuine Combines NYE Dinner with Live Jazz
Michael’s Genuine offers an à la carte New Year’s Eve dinner backed by a three-piece jazz band and a midnight champagne toast. Specials include crispy beef cheek terrine, snails bourguignon, rack of lamb with saffron couscous, whole wood-roasted octopus, and pheasant and chestnut terrine. Oscietra caviar service with a half-bottle of Charles Heidsieck is available. Dinner runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. 130 NE 40th St., Miami; michaelsgenuine.com.

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Mila’s Last Flame Rooftop Celebration
Mila Miami ushers in 2026 with “the Last Flame,” a rooftop New Year’s Eve celebration centered on renewal, rhythm, and shared culinary experiences. The evening features a specialty prix fixe menu served in Mila’s informal izakaya-style dining, with dishes designed for the table and crafted to spark connection. Guests may choose from multiple seating options, including a first seating priced at $250 per person indoors and $300 per person outdoors, and a second seating priced at $490 per person indoors or $490 per person outdoors with an added $450 beverage minimum. For a more flexible celebration, Mila also offers a “Bar Access Only” package at $100 per person, creating a dynamic and luminous way to welcome the new year from its rooftop setting. 1636 Meridian Ave. Rooftop, Miami Beach; 786-706-0744; mila-miami.com.

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Novikov Miami Goes Big With a $395 NYE Menu and Fireworks
Novikov Miami offers à la carte seating from 6 to 9 p.m. and a seating option from 9 p.m. to midnight, accompanied by a $395 family-style prix-fixe menu. Courses include Hamachi Carpaccio with black truffle, sashimi and nigiri platters, “King Crab California Maki” with caviar, spicy prawn money bags dim sum, and entrées such as Peking duck, honey truffle king crab, and slow-braised short rib. Each reservation includes a bottle of champagne per two guests. A DJ plays from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., followed by a 45-minute performance and a fireworks countdown visible from the terrace. 300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami; novikovmiami.com.

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Osaka Miami Rings In the Year With a Nikkei Celebration
Osaka offers two NYE seatings. The early seating ($200 per person) includes a half-bottle of Moët & Chandon per guest and a $100 dining credit toward the full menu and NYE specials, which include Royal Daurenki caviar with oysters, Bluefin kama toro with truffle, Hokkaido uni with Kagoshima wagyu, whole Maine lobster with Alba truffle, and A5 wagyu sukiyaki. The later seating ($350 per person) includes a half-bottle of Dom Pérignon and a $150 dining credit. Guests can expect live entertainment, a sake toast, special performances, and a midnight balloon drop. 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami; osakanikkei.com/miami.

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ViceVersa Adds Italian Specials for One Night Only
ViceVersa offers NYE dishes such as a seafood plateau, caviar pizzetta, truffle roasted poussin, and a “Spumoni Swirl,” along with cocktails like a “Panettone Old Fashioned,” “Truffle Negroni,” and “Champagne Cocktail.” At midnight, guests receive cotechino and lentils, served as an Italian tradition of good luck. 3252 NE First Ave., Miami; viceversamia.com.