As summer wades into its final month, Miami enters one of its tastiest periods of the year with the return of Miami Spice.
This popular dining initiative runs from August 1 until September 30, offering residents and visitors the chance to savor three-course meals at some of the area’s finest restaurants.
With fixed-price menus designed to entice diners, brunch or lunch can be enjoyed for $35, while dinner options range from $45 to $60.
Now in its 14th year, Miami Spice was established by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) in 2001.
The program was initiated to assist restaurants in recovering and attracting patrons during the particularly slow months following the post-9/11 economic downturn.
What began with just a handful of participating eateries has transformed into a hallmark event that highlights Miami’s vibrant culinary scene.
This year, several beloved dining destinations in Key Biscayne are getting in on the flavorful fun as part of Miami Spice 2025.
Among the four standout locations participating are Narbona, Novecento, La Boulangerie Boul’Mich, and Rusty Pelican.
NARBONA
At Narbona, diners can indulge in a delectable three-course lunch served Monday through Friday for $35.
The menu boasts an impressive selection that includes crowd favorite empanadas, duo of milanesas, and an assortment of scrumptious gelatos for dessert.
Located conveniently in the Square Shopping Center at 260 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, Narbona promises a delightful experience for lunch-goers.
For reservations or inquiries, contact them at (786) 796-1400.
NOVECENTO
Novecento is offering Miami Spice specials for both lunch and dinner, priced at $35 and $45, respectively.
Lunch, available Monday through Friday, features tempting items such as empanadas, ceviche, gnocchi, and flan Argentino.
For dinner, guests have the opportunity to try signature dishes like tiradito de pulpo and homemade black linguini served with shrimp and truffle of the day.
You can find Novecento also nestled in the Square Shopping Center at 260 Crandon Blvd. For reservations, call (305) 362-0900.
LA BOULANGERIE BOUL’MICH
La Boulangerie Boul’Mich is raising the bar this year with a diverse menu featuring brunch, lunch, and two distinct dinner options at $45 and $60.
Brunch delights include classic choices such as French toast, eggs benedict, and a delightful apple tart.
For lunch, choices include tuna tartare, seafood fettuccine, and a luscious Nutella mousse.
Dinner takes dining to new heights with an elevated experience that includes escargot and a brioche wagyu smash burger from the $45 menu, while the $60 menu features niçois and a tenderloin center cut.
Located in the Galleria Shopping Center at 328 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, La Boulangerie can be reached at (305) 365-5260.
RUSTY PELICAN
On Virginia Key, Rusty Pelican offers a range of enticing options for brunch, lunch, and dinner during the Miami Spice period.
Brunch, available on Saturdays and Sundays, tempts diners with unique appetizer drinks like the “Love At First Sight,” featuring an invigorating mixture of banana, pineapple, kale, cucumber, and more.
Entree options include crab cake benedict, and sweet endings feature their famous “Key Biscayne Pie,” layered with graham cracker, key lime pie curd, and topped with toasted meringue.
During weekday lunch, which runs from Monday to Friday, diners can relish birria empanadas and fish tacos.
Evenings at Rusty Pelican offer delightful dishes like deco maki and grilled branzino, served daily except Fridays and Saturdays.
Rusty Pelican is located on Biscayne Bay at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne, and reservations can be made by calling (305) 361-3818.
Isabelle’s Coconut Grove
For those venturing off Key Biscayne, Isabelle’s Coconut Grove, located inside the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, provides a refined Miami Spice experience.
Offering a $35 lunch menu, diners can enjoy a Peach Prosciutto Caprese appetizer and select from Ai Funghi or Seafood Risotto as an entree.
For dinner, start with a meatball skillet appetizer and follow up with a Seafood Linguine, concluding with a Gianduja Opera dessert.
The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove at 3300 SW 27th Ave., can be contacted at (305) 644-4680 for reservations.
The Miami Spice initiative encompasses over 300 participating restaurants this year.
Those seeking to explore outside of Key Biscayne can find fan-favorite options including Paperfish in Brickell, Bombay Darbar in Coconut Grove, and many more scattered throughout the vibrant culinary landscape of Miami.
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