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Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide

During Miami Art Week, kicking off on December 2, the city transforms into a dynamic maze of satellite fairs, gallery exhibitions, and events that call for a well-thought-out dining strategy.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Restaurants are booked weeks in advance and long waits are the norm, so it’s important to know where to eat near each of Miami Art Week’s exhibition venues. 

 

With traffic grinding to a halt across Miami and Miami Beach, spontaneous dining is nearly impossible—especially during peak lunch and dinner hours when attendees take a break from browsing art booths.

 

This guide highlights restaurants conveniently located near major Art Week venues, perfect for refueling between shows or enjoying a relaxing dinner after a day of art exploration. 

 

Pro tip: Make reservations now, and consider dining during off-peak hours, such as early dinners or late lunches, to avoid the crowds.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Pair your visit to the Institute of Contemporary Art with the French haute cuisine of Florida’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant. This 3,400-square-foot space features dramatic lighting, bold colors, polished rosewood-paneled walls, custom red leather seating, flame-brushed granite floors, and black-painted ceilings. 

 

Signature dishes include scallops in a cilantro broth with coconut emulsion, lobster in a tropical curry, and comté cheese soufflé.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Sadelle’s at Kith Design District

Located in the Miami Design District, Kith for Sadelle’s is a great spot for a mid-day break between art events. The menu offers brunch favorites like blueberry pancakes, French toast, tuna melt, and bagels with salmon. Guests can also enjoy coffee, tea, cocktails, and fresh juices.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Michael’s Genuine

Michael Schwartz’s long-standing bistro in the Miami Design District remains a favorite for American cuisine. The menu features raw bar selections, a chilled seafood platter, spiced lamb with charred eggplant, wood-roasted cauliflower, and the iconic black truffle pizza. 

 

The weekday happy hour, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., adds a lively vibe with some of the best deals in town, complemented by outdoor seating.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Mia Market Miami

Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, Mia Market is a chef-driven food hall offering a variety of cuisines, from Vietnamese to sushi omakase to regional Italian dishes. 

 

A vibrant cocktail bar at the center of the space completes the experience, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying meal during Art Week.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Essensia

Tucked away at The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, Essensia offers a serene escape from the Art Week crowds. This indoor-outdoor restaurant features a menu blending Asian and Mediterranean influences with seasonal ingredients. 

 

Highlights include a kimchi quinoa bowl with poached egg and Okinawa sweet potato, locally caught cobia with saffron cauliflower purée, and braised short ribs served with rainbow carrots and Madeira sauce.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

Chimba

Chimba brings Argentine flavors to life in its 4,500-square-foot dining room and patio, accommodating 160 guests. 

 

The menu includes empanadas, provoleta with grilled provolone and cherry tomatoes, and grilled sweetbreads paired with focaccia and tomato marmalade. The skirt steak sandwich is layered with smoked Gouda, bell peppers, onions, and truffle aioli. 

 

The bar program features unique cocktails like the terre collins and huancaina sour, alongside a wine list highlighting Argentine producers. Artworks by Argentina’s Amadeo Seguy and Mexico’s Paulina Guajardo adorn the modern interior.

Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy
Where to eat: Miami Art Week Food Guide / Photo via courtesy

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