Popular José Andrés Restaurant to Reopen in South Beach

When the Bazaar by José Andrés closed its SLS South Beach location in 2023, Miami lost one of its most creative dining spots — a restaurant that had transformed hotel dining with its mix of molecular gastronomy and traditional Spanish flavors. Now, the acclaimed restaurant plans a triumphant return to South Beach at the Andaz Miami Beach hotel.

Although there is no set date on when the Bazaar by José Andrés will open, fans can get a taste of what's to come at the Andaz's two other restaurants opening this March: Aguasal and Bar Centro.

The Return of the Bazaar

The Bazaar's original SLS incarnation earned quick praise after opening in 2012, where it remained a hotspot for a decade. It became a go-to spot for inventive plates like liquid nitrogen caipirinha cocktails and modernist takes on traditional Spanish tapas. Think foie gras wrapped in cotton candy and "Dragon's Breath" popcorn that made diners exhale dramatic clouds of liquid nitrogen vapor.

The new iteration promises the same theatrical dining experience that made the original a South Beach sensation. The Bazaar remains focused on shared plates that mix traditional and avant-garde techniques, presented with the dramatic flair that became its signature. While the opening date hasn't been announced, the restaurant plans to bring back some fan favorites alongside new creations designed for the Andaz location.

"Miami acts as a second home to José Andrés Group," Sam Bakhshandehpour, Global CEO, tells New Times. "We look forward to bringing the Bazaar and Bar Centro back to the city at Andaz Miami Beach, refreshed and better than ever with some beloved classics and a few new surprises."

Two Mediterranean-Inspired Spots Joining the Bazaar at Andaz Miami Beach

Aguasal, a coastal Mediterranean concept that draws its name from agua salada, (Spanish for saltwater), will join the Bazaar at Andaz. The restaurant mixes Mediterranean cooking with Florida ingredients, serving plates inspired by spots from Miami to Mallorca to Mykonos.

Bar Centro will round out the trio, morphing from a Spanish café to a cocktail spot as the day progresses. The drink menu stars signatures like the "Daisy de Grana" topped with Andrés' salt air foam, and in the morning, customers can expect fresh juices and Spanish pastries, including xuxos (what Andrés calls "the croissant of the gods") and pressed sandwiches. Evening options feature José's mother's croquetas and a decadent four-cheese grilled cheese.

The Bazaar maintains successful outposts in Las Vegas, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Its Miami homecoming at Andaz adds to José Andrés' growing South Florida footprint — he already runs Zaytinya at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, where his group oversees all food and beverage operations including the Lapidus lobby bar and DiLido Beach Bar.

The Bazaar by José Andrés. 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Opening in 2025.