Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Miami 2026

Each February, Miami’s dining scene finds new reasons to celebrate (the South Beach Wine & Food festival kicks off Thursday, February 19), but Lunar New Year has quickly become one of the city’s most vibrant and meaningful culinary moments. As the sun sets on the Year of the Snake and the Year of the Fire Horse gallops in on Tuesday, February 17, incredible Chinese and Asian-fusion restaurants across Miami are embracing the holiday with lion dances, red envelopes, special tasting menus, and festive gatherings that blend tradition with the city’s unmistakable energy. What was once largely associated with major hubs like New York and Los Angeles now feels firmly rooted here, as Miami’s growing Asian and multicultural communities continue to shape the local holiday experience. From beautifully decorated hotel courtyards on Miami Beach to bustling neighborhood restaurants and late-night parties downtown, the celebrations reflect how Miami’s global food scene has evolved.

This year’s Lunar New Year lineup ranges from immersive cultural ceremonies and chef-driven dinners to high-energy raves and limited-time restaurant specials, giving diners countless ways to welcome a year symbolizing movement, vitality, and bold new beginnings. Whether you’re gathering around a communal Indonesian feast in Wynwood, watching dragon dancers weave through a dining room in South Beach, or toasting prosperity over dumplings and cocktails, Lunar New Year in Miami is as much about community as it is about food. The Year of the Fire Horse is all about momentum, and in 2026, the city is leaning fully into that spirit. Here’s where to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Miami all month long.

Hakkasan, February 17-28

Hakkasan Miami is ringing in the Chinese New Year with a celebratory à la carte menu created by executive chef Hing Fung Matt Chan, available now through February 28. The limited-time offerings include festive dishes like the vibrant “Rainbow Fortune Salad” and “Crab Roe Soup Dumplings,” designed to symbolize abundance and good fortune. Guests will also receive a traditional red wishing ribbon, a meaningful token representing hope, luck, and prosperity for the year ahead. The celebration peaks on February 15 at 8 p.m. with a dramatic dragon dance that begins in the Fontainebleau’s main lobby before weaving its way through the restaurant. Now through February 28 at 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach; 305-538-2000; hakkasan.com.

Hutong, February 17

Hutong Miami welcomes the Lunar New Year with a festive dinner on Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 5:15 p.m., featuring seasonal specialties and live cultural performances. The evening celebrates the Year of the Horse with a curated menu of traditional holiday dishes, highlighted by the interactive Lo Hei ritual symbolizing prosperity, abundance, and new beginnings. Set against the restaurant’s dramatic Miami River views, the experience blends refined Northern Chinese cuisine with vibrant ceremony to mark one of the most meaningful celebrations of the lunar calendar. 600 Brickell Ave., Miami; 786-388-0805; hutong-miami.com.

Jaya and Japón at The Setai, February 17

The Setai Miami Beach will welcome the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year celebration on February 17, bringing festive traditions and special culinary offerings to its signature restaurants, Jaya and Japón. From 6 to 11 p.m., the hotel’s courtyard will come alive with dragon and lion dances set to the powerful rhythms of traditional Guangdong drummers. The performances transform the serene space into a lively cultural celebration filled with color, movement, and energy. Guests can also enjoy a lineup of Lunar New Year dishes created by executive chef Vijayudu Veena, highlighting bold Asian flavors and holiday favorites. February 17 at 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; thesetaihotel.com.

Jarana Aventura, February 17-21

Jarana Aventura is celebrating Lunar New Year with a festive lineup of Peruvian-inspired specials created for the Year of the Horse, blending Chifa flavors with holiday tradition. Available February 17 through 21, the menu features dishes like shrimp siu mai with curry-spiced apuchado sauce and “Wantanes Chiferos” topped with pork belly relleno and tamarind glaze. The celebration peaks on Friday, February 20, at 8:40 p.m. with a lively lion dance, bringing vibrant energy and cultural flair to the Aventura restaurant. 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 5150, at the Abbey at Aventura, Aventura; 786-840-8840; jaranarestaurant.com/aventura.

Kith Treats, February 17-22

Kith Treats is celebrating Lunar New Year with a limited-time special called “The Horse,” inspired by the holiday’s symbolic flavors. Built around persimmons, a fruit associated with prosperity, happiness, and longevity, the dessert blends persimmon-infused vanilla ice cream with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, candied pecans, gold sprinkles, and a crisp persimmon chip. The festive treat is available at all Kith Treats locations worldwide through February 22, offering a sweet way to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Two area locations, including 84 NE 41st St., Miami; 786-471-7081; kith.com/pages/kith-treats-miami-design-district.

Komodo Miami, February 17

Komodo Miami will celebrate Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 17, with an immersive evening honoring the Year of the Horse. Guests dining that night can watch traditional lion dancers perform at 8 p.m. while enjoying a limited-edition dessert created exclusively for the holiday. The celebration pairs Komodo’s signature Southeast Asian-inspired dishes and cocktails with festive traditions for a lively, upscale Lunar New Year experience. February 17 at 801 Brickell Ave. Miami; 305-534-2211; komodomiami.com.

Mama Tried, February 18

Mama Tried in downtown Miami is ringing in the Lunar New Year with its third annual Lunar New Year Rave on February 18, turning the bar into a late-night celebration inspired by the Year of the Horse. Running from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., the party features resident DJs Maru and POPtart, snack and shopping vendors, a tattoo pop-up, and high-energy K-pop drag performances beginning at 12:30 a.m. Guests can also participate in a red envelope raffle with prizes ranging from signed albums and photo cards to drink tabs and gift cards. With free entry for guests 21 and over who RSVP, the event promises a playful, high-energy spin on traditional Lunar New Year festivities. 207 NE First St., Miami; 786-803-8087; mamatriedmia.com.

Phuc Yea, February 19 and February 26

Phuc Yea, a four-time Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant in Miami, is marking the Lunar New Year with two special one-night-only celebration dinners on February 19 and 26. Led by chef Cesar Zapata, the events highlight the restaurant’s signature Colombian-Vietnamese fusion through limited-time dishes, festive cocktails, live entertainment, and vibrant red-and-gold décor. Each evening blends tradition with modern American cooking, honoring the holiday’s cultural significance while showcasing Vietnamese cuisine’s growing influence nationwide. Guests will also receive a traditional red envelope filled with prizes for a future visit, a nod to the themes of luck, abundance, and togetherness that define the celebration. February 19 and 26 at 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-602-3710; phucyea.com.

P.F. Chang’s, February 17-24

P.F. Chang’s is celebrating Lunar New Year with a limited-time nationwide experience honoring the Year of the Horse now through February 24. The celebration features a special menu of symbolic dishes, such as “Long Life Noodles,” alongside shareable favorites, plus festive seasonal cocktails designed for group toasts. Guests dining during the promotion will also receive the brand’s signature “Red Envelope,” which reveals surprise offers for a future visit, in the spirit of good fortune. Blending tradition with its signature Pan-Asian flavors, the annual celebration invites diners to gather, share, and ring in the holiday together around the table. Now through February 24 at multiple area locations, including 8888 SW 136th St., Ste. 100, Miami; 305-234-2338; pfchangs.com.

Takato, February 18

Takato, the oceanfront dining destination inside Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a festive celebration on February 18. The restaurant, led by executive chef Taek Lee, will honor the holiday with a traditional Dragon Dance and limited-time specials including steamed fish with vegetables and mandoo. Known for blending Japanese and Korean influences through a modern lens, Takato pairs the celebration with specialty cocktails designed for toasting to prosperity and good fortune. Guests can take in the festivities from the sleek indoor dining room, ocean-facing terrace, or open-air bar, making it one of South Florida’s most scenic ways to welcome the new year. February 18 at 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach; 954-414-5160; takatorestaurant.com.

Temple Street Eatery, February 28

Temple Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale will host a Chino Latino Lunar New Year block party on February 28, transforming the street into a lively celebration of food, music, and community. Hosted by Eleanor Hoh, also known as Wok Star, the event blends cultures with dishes like birria ramen and dim sum, Afro-Cuban salsa beats from DJ Tico, lion dance performances, and festive sake cocktails. Guests can expect street vendors, games, dancing, and a high-energy welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse, marking the restaurant’s 12th Chinese zodiac year. February 28 at 416 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 754-701-0976; templestreeteatery.com.

Wayan, Monday through Wednesday

Wayan in Wynwood is celebrating Chinese New Year with a rare culinary tradition, introducing Tumpeng, a centuries-old Indonesian feast featuring a striking cone of golden turmeric rice, surrounded by an abundant spread of dishes. Traditionally served for major celebrations, the communal platter symbolizes gratitude, togetherness, and good fortune, making it a fitting centerpiece for the holiday. Available Monday through Wednesday, Wayan’s version features fried chicken, beef ribs, eggplant balado, brussels sprouts, and bok choy arranged around the rice cone, offering Miami diners a visually dramatic and culturally rich dining experience rarely seen in the city. Monday through Wednesday at 50 NW 24th St., Ste. 101, Miami; 786-691-7681; wayan-restaurants.com.