Formula 1 Weekend | Inside Miami Hottest Restaurants & Nightlife

Formula 1 Weekend transforms Miami into a city-wide convergence of speed, spectacle, and hospitality, where reservations are as coveted as race-day access. Across the River District, Miami Beach, and the Design District, the city’s most ambitious restaurants and nightlife destinations are preparing a series of exclusive experiences defined by collaboration, rarity, and atmosphere. Below, a curated look at where to dine and go out during the most in-demand weekend of the year.

The Nightlife Circuit: Miami’s Most Coveted Parties

F1 MIAMI’S MOST ANTICIPATED NIGHTLIFE TAKEOVER: CASA NEOS × SHELLONA ST. TROPEZ + CLASE AZUL TAKEOVER  

For Formula 1 weekend, CASA NEOS is emerging as one of the city’s most sought-after day-to-night destinations with a full-property takeover from April 30–May 3. The Miami River venue will activate across its Beach Club, newly opened Lounge, and members-only MM Rooftop, blending music, dining, and nightlife across the weekend. 

The headline moment: the return of Shellona St. Tropez to the U.S. on May 1, as the iconic Riviera beach club takes over the Beach Club for one night, with Adriatique leading a Sunset Rituals set. The collaboration is part of an ongoing partnership with David Barokas Group, with a reciprocal takeover planned in St. Tropez this summer.

Across the weekend, CASA NEOS’ lineup includes Seth Troxler, Mestiza, Chloé Caillet, and Jaden Thompson, positioning it as a central hub for F1 nightlife.

Running concurrently, Clase Azul México will execute its first-ever full-property takeover, anchoring the experience as the exclusive tequila partner across all three levels. The collaboration introduces signature cocktails, curated bottle service, and the debut of its limited-edition Spirit of Champions, alongside a members-only rooftop takeover.

Lineup at a glance:
Beach Club — May 1: Adriatique (Shellona); May 2: Mestiza; May 3: Seth Troxler
Lounge (newly opened) — April 30: Carlita; May 1: Chloé Caillet; May 2: Jaden Thompson; May 3: After Dark Sessions

DATES: April 30-May 3

LOCATION: 40 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33128

 

MILA LOUNGE HOSTS GUY GERBER, KAZ JAMES, MASON COLLECTIVE & KIMONOS FOR F1 MIAMI WEEKEND 

Blending globally recognized talent with its signature transportive setting, MILA Lounge will anchor F1 Miami’s nightlife with four consecutive nights of curated DJ programming. Across April 30 through May 3, the multi-level destination on Miami Beach transforms into one of the weekend’s most sought-after late-night scenes, where music, atmosphere, and design converge. The lineup brings together some of the most influential names in electronic music, with Guy Gerber (4/30), Kaz James (5/1), Mason Collective (5/2), and Kimonos (5/3) taking over the decks. Each evening builds on MILA’s signature energy—pairing world-class sound with its Mykonos-meets-Japan ambiance and seamlessly extending the dining experience into a late-night destination.

DATES: April 30-May 3

LOCATION: 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

THREE-MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF GUILLAUME GALLIOT ARRIVES AT MILA OMAKASE FOR F1 MIAMI WEEKEND

MILA Omakase continues its Chef Series with an exclusive three-night collaboration featuring Chef Guillaume Galliot, Executive Chef of the three-Michelin-starred Caprice at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, taking place April 30 through May 2. Widely regarded as a leading voice in contemporary French gastronomy, Chef Galliot brings his refined, ingredient-driven approach to Miami for a limited engagement. In collaboration with the MILA Omakase culinary team, the experience will feature a bespoke tasting menu that brings his classically rooted, globally influenced cuisine into dialogue with MILA’s signature MediterrAsian perspective. With just ten seats per seating and two nightly seatings, the intimate, counter-only format offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s most decorated chefs during F1 Miami weekend.

DATES: April 30-May 2

LOCATION: 800 Lincoln Rd second floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

The Culinary Circuit: Miami’s Best Tables

CARBONE MIAMI

One of the most recognizable names in modern culinary history, CARBONE pays homage to the iconic Italian restaurants that pulsed with life throughout New York City in the 1950s and 60s. The original location debuted in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village in 2012 and was hailed as the restaurant that elevated New York-style Italian cuisine to unprecedented heights while giving the fine dining landscape a much-needed jolt of energy, soul, and fun. In the years since, CARBONE has become something even greater than a collection of revered restaurants in Las Vegas, London, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, Dallas, Doha, Riyadh, and Dubai. It is a cultural sensation and, very proudly, the standard bearer of an essential American heritage

LOCATION: 49 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL 33139

 

CARBONE VINO

A member of the CARBONE family, CARBONE VINO presents all of the legendary restaurant’s signature dishes, a collection of extraordinary new additions to the repertoire, and a dynamic beverage program that gives guests the opportunity to enjoy fine and rare wines by the glass. A world-class bar serves the complete menu and welcomes walk-ins, making CARBONE VINO the kind of restaurant that diners can visit time and time again for everything from a milestone celebration to an impromptu meal orchestrated to perfection.

LOCATION: 2911 Grand Ave Suite 194, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

 

CHATEAU ZZ’S 

Located in a historic manor on Brickell Avenue in Miami, Chateau ZZ’s is Major Food Group’s first-ever Mexican restaurant. This glamorous destination seamlessly blends old-world sophistication with modern luxury, offering a variety of transportive dining environments, a vast collection of rare tequilas, a stunning solarium, a vibrant bar and lounge, and picturesque gardens. The second level of Chateau ZZ’s is private and features a collection of amenities available only to members of ZZ’s Club. 

LOCATION: 1500 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129

 

CONTESSA MIAMI

Inspired by the sophistication of Northern Italy’s villas and estates, Contessa Miami is a contemporary dining destination by Major Food Group. Located in the Miami Design District, this two-story restaurant blends Italian tradition with modern flair. The menu features Northern Italian fare, including fine meats, antipasti, signature pizzas, and an in-house gelato program. With an elegant ambiance, Contessa Miami invites guests to enjoy lunch, Aperitivo, and dinner.

LOCATION: 111 NE 4st St. Miami, FL 33137

SADELLE’S AT KITH MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

Kith and Major Food Group partnered for the first ever U.S. based outpost of Kith for Sadelle’s in Miami Design District. Sadelle’s, the enduringly popular all-day dining institution that originated in New York, is situated on the second floor of Kith’s flagship. Kith for Sadelle’s Miami offers the restaurant’s signature menu items including its infamous brunch. Guests can look forward to Sadelle’s classics: bagels, sliced-to-order House Salmon, chopped salads, and world famous French Toast and Blueberry Pancakes; but it also offers a variety of exclusive specialty breakfast sandwiches that pay homage to popular NYC ‘deli-style’ sandwiches culture. 

LOCATION: 69 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

 

ZZ’S CLUB MIAMI

ZZ’s Club Miami is a two-story Japanese restaurant and private membership club in the Miami Design District, open to the public for lunch. The first floor features two dining rooms, a Japanese-inspired sports bar, a lush outdoor courtyard, and a marble sushi counter offering omakase with seafood sourced from Tokyo, alongside a selection of Wagyu and Kobe beef. The second floor is reserved for members and includes an outdoor cigar lounge, a backgammon terrace, and a cocktail bar.

LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St Suite 117, Miami, FL 33137

 

AVA MEDITERRAEGEAN

Riviera Dining Group’s newest Miami restaurant, AVA MediterrAegean, brings a transportive, design-forward dining experience to Coconut Grove. Designed by Lazaro Rosa-Violán, the restaurant unfolds across a lush open-air terrace and a sculptural main dining room anchored by a dramatic marble bar, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow that captures the energy of Miami’s coastal setting. Inspired by the Cycladic islands, AVA pairs sunlit weekend brunches and high-energy dinners with a menu rooted in Greek cuisine, featuring vibrant, shareable dishes and seasonal ingredients. With its emphasis on communal dining, fluid movement, and elevated yet spirited ambiance, AVA delivers an immersive setting ideal for gathering, celebrating, and extending the F1 experience beyond the track.

LOCATION: 2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133

 

CLAUDIE

CLAUDIE stands as a refined expression of French-Mediterranean dining, capturing the effortless glamour and sun-soaked spirit of the South of France. Conceived by Riviera Dining Group, the restaurant draws inspiration from la cuisine du soleil—the ingredient-driven philosophy popularized by Roger Vergé—celebrating seasonality, simplicity, and vibrant coastal flavors. From leisurely lunches to lively dinners, the menu showcases the freshest Mediterranean ingredients in an elevated bistro setting. Designed to transport, CLAUDIE pairs elegant, light-filled interiors with a lush outdoor patio, evoking the charm and sophistication of the Côte d’Azur. With its seamless blend of culinary artistry, design, and atmosphere, CLAUDIE offers more than a meal—it delivers an immersive escape to the South of France in the center of Miami.

LOCATION: 1101 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

 

CASA NEOS

Nestled along the breathtaking scenery of the Miami River, CASA NEOS is a 30,000-square-foot, luxurious, multi-concept hospitality destination. It brings to the heart of Miami a vertically-layered Mediterranean concept with the CASA Neos Restaurant & Beach Club, CASA NEOS Lounge, and the members-only CASA NEOS MM Rooftop, each showcasing exquisite design and elevated service. The concept is founded and operated by Riviera Dining Group (RDG), one of the country’s leading hospitality groups, with an impressive team of seasoned hospitality professionals, including partners, chefs, and managers.

LOCATION: 40 SW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33128

 

MILA MIAMI

MILA Miami, Riviera Dining Group’s MediterrAsian rooftop destination above Lincoln Road, has become a defining force in the city’s dining and nightlife scene. Led by Michelin-experienced Chef Michaël Michaelidis, the concept pairs refined cuisine with a high-energy, design-driven atmosphere and sweeping views. Recently ranked the No. 1 highest-grossing independent restaurant in the U.S. on Restaurant Business’s Top 100 Independents 2025 list, MILA continues to set the standard for large-scale experiential dining. Beyond the restaurant, MILA operates as a multi-layered ecosystem: MILA Lounge offers a DJ-driven nightlife experience; MILA Omakase is an ultra-intimate 10-seat tasting counter; and MILA MM is a discreet, members-only speakeasy-inspired space—together creating a seamless flow from dinner to late night where cuisine, music, and design converge.

LOCATION: 1636 Meridian Ave Rooftop, Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

THE JOYCE

The Joyce is a 45-seat American steakhouse on Miami Beach by Spicy Hospitality Group, led by Executive Chef James Taylor (Alinea, Bavette’s). The restaurant offers a modern take on classic steakhouse cuisine, defined by precision, consistency, and entirely seed-oil-free preparation, alongside evolving off-menu dishes and a rotating Sunday Chinese-inspired concept, The Palace at The Joyce. The intimate, low-lit dining room features custom walnut millwork, collectible design pieces, and works from founder Andre Sakhai’s personal art collection. A classic-leaning cocktail program, developed with a Japan-based mixologist, complements a 500+ label wine list focused on traditional European regions. An open-air counterpart, The Patio at The Joyce, offers a more casual experience on Española Way, serving lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday.

LOCATION: 448 Española Wy, Miami Beach, FL 33139

 

LE SPECIALITÀ

Located in the Miami Design District, Le Specialità brings a storied Milanese institution to Miami, reimagined by Spicy Hospitality Group. Originally founded in 1977 on Via Pietro Calvi, the restaurant has long embodied the essence of Milanese dining—where simplicity, excellence, and warm hospitality define the experience. In Miami, that legacy continues through a menu of signature pizzas, handmade pastas, seasonal antipasti, and refined contemporary dishes, paired with a 260-label wine list spanning top selections from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Italy’s most celebrated regions. Designed by Rockwell Group, the space blends Milanese heritage with Miami energy through a “radical retro-chic” aesthetic and a curated collection of vintage Italian photography.

LOCATION: 40 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

 

KARYU

KARYU marks the U.S. debut of Tokyo’s Michelin one-star Oniku Karyu, brought to Miami by Spicy Hospitality Group and designed in collaboration with Rockwell Group. Led by Chef Haruka Katayanagi’s team of protégés, the intimate 10-seat omakase experience showcases premium Tajimaguro wagyu sourced from Ueda Chikusan, a family-run, full-cycle Japanese cattle ranch in the mountains of Hyōgo Prefecture; KARYU is the only restaurant in the United States to feature wagyu from this farm. Rooted in Japanese precision and omotenashi yet shaped by Miami’s contemporary cultural energy, KARYU presents a refined kaiseki-inspired journey where seasonality, craftsmanship, and design converge.

LOCATION: 40 NE 41st St Miami, Florida 33137

 

YASU OMAKASE

YASU Omakase is an 8-seat omakase counter from Michelin-recommended Chef Yasu Tanaka, brought to life by Spicy Hospitality Group. Conceived as the chef’s most personal expression of his Yamanashi roots, the experience blends centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with a modern Miami sensibility. Anchored by a 600-year-old hinoki counter, YASU Omakase features a 14–16 course progression highlighting pristine seafood flown in from Toyosu Market alongside premium local Florida fish, complemented by house-seasoned soy sauces and Niigata rice adjusted seasonally for temperature and texture. Guided by ceremony, precision, and direct chef-to-guest connection, YASU Omakase reimagines intimate omakase in Miami while honoring the traditions that define Japan’s most revered sushiyas.

LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St Suite 137 Miami, Florida 33137

 

L’ATELIER DE JOEL ROBUCHON  

As South Florida’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon pays tribute to the legendary chef through an immersive dining experience that blends Japanese-inspired counter seating with French culinary artistry. Led in Miami by Executive Chef James Friedberg under the direction of Culinary Director Alain Verzeroli, the restaurant embodies precision, creativity, and excellence. For four consecutive years, it has remained the city’s only restaurant with this prestigious distinction. 

LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

 

LE JARDINIER

Located in the Miami Design District, Michelin-starred Le Jardinier is a modern, seasonally-driven restaurant crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli and The Bastion Collection. Rooted in the refined elegance of French culinary technique, Le Jardinier celebrates seasonality with dishes that showcase the land’s rich offerings on every plate, reflecting and paying tribute to the rhythm of nature. Led by Chef de Cuisine Zack Pham, the menu draws distinct inspiration from its local destinations, allowing the menu, ingredients, and aesthetic to resonate with the essence of its surroundings.

LOCATION: 151 NE 41st St, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137

 

PURA VIDA MIAMI

More than a culinary destination, Pura Vida Miami represents a lifestyle rooted in simplicity, balance, and thoughtful choices,  reshaping the way people eat since its establishment in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Omer and Jennifer Horev. With more than 45 locations across Florida, New York, California, and Maryland, Pura Vida Miami has become a leader in ingredient-driven dining, offering a diverse menu of wholesome, flavorful dishes. Omer and Jennifer Horev, the husband-and-wife duo behind the brand, have meticulously curated a customizable menu that balances vibrant, nutrient-rich offerings with more indulgent favorites. From acai bowls to smoothies and chef-driven salads, each dish is crafted using wholesome ingredients and thoughtful preparation. 

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