What to Eat and Drink at the Miami Open 2026

It turns out one of the hottest food events in Miami is actually at a major sports tournament. This year, the Miami Open is doubling down on food, bringing a stacked lineup of Miami restaurants, viral coffee and bakery spots, and chef-driven pop-ups.

At this year’s Miami Open, the action isn’t just happening on the court. Running Sunday, March 15, through Sunday, March 29, the 15-day tournament has quietly grown into one of Miami’s most unexpected food events, transforming the stadium into a roaming snapshot of the city’s culinary scene today. Between matches, fans can bounce from smashburgers and street tacos to sushi hand rolls, Cuban classics, and champagne gardens all within the campus.

Plus, this year’s lineup even includes a newcomer from New Times‘ Top 50 Restaurants. Below, here is your official guide to the best restaurants, bars, and vendors heading to this year’s Miami Open 2026.

Trending Homegrown Miami Spots All at One Event

Some of Miami’s most recognizable food names are heading courtside this year, bringing everything from viral pastries to chef-driven comfort food.

Café La Trova: The James Beard Award-winning collaboration between Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein delivers Cuban soul with serious cocktail pedigree, making it one of the tournament’s most distinctly Miami stops.

Chug’s Diner: Michelle Bernstein’s Cuban-American favorite heads north with laid-back Grove energy and comfort classics that feel tailor-made for all-day snacking.

Cowy Burger: Fresh off major local hype, including Burger Bash accolades, Cowy lands at the Open with its crispy-edged smashburgers that have quietly built a cult following.

Ophelia: The viral Coconut Grove bakery brings its cult-favorite pastries and specialty coffee to the stadium, offering a sweet reset between matches. Expect lines and plenty of laminated croissant sightings.

New Additions Include a Viral Sandwich Shop

This year’s lineup introduces a fresh wave of concepts, many of them local favorites making their stadium debut.

Barceloneta: A Spanish tapas and gin bar bringing Mediterranean small plates and social energy to the grounds.

Chevre: A more indulgent addition to the mix, spotlighting luxury sandwiches, rare cheeses, and caviar-forward bites.

The Salty: One of Miami’s most recognizable homegrown brands joins the lineup with its chef-driven donuts and polished coffee program.

Tacos Atarantados: Known for its trompo-spun meats and Monterrey-style street tacos, the concept brings bold, spice-forward energy that feels right at home in a high-heat tournament setting.

Returning Favorites Like Zuma and Miami Slice

A handful of returning players have already cemented themselves as Miami Open staples.

American Social: A familiar name for Miami locals, serving high-energy comfort food and cocktails between matches.

Miami Slice: The local pizza favorite brings its bold, New York-style slices back to the campus, continuing its run as a reliable crowd-pleaser.

Omakai Handroll Bar: A go-to for approachable sushi, offering hand rolls and entry-level omakase that works equally well for first-timers and purists.

Zuma: The tournament’s only full-service sit-down restaurant returns with its signature modern Japanese izakaya experience inside Hard Rock Stadium.