This renowned brunch deserves its reputation. Chef Michael Schwartz takes the helm every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., creating farm-to-table dishes like wood-oven-roasted double yolk egg with cave-aged Gruyere, roasted tomatoes, chives, and sourdough crostini.
Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, 130 Northeast 40th Street (305-573-5550 or michaelsgenuine.com).
On Sundays, the Soho Beach House’s open-air restaurant hosts the best brunch deal on the beach. Prepare to reach maximum capacity with waffles, an omelet station, salad, pizza, oysters, risotto, fruit, pastries, and a Bellini — all for $35.
Cecconi’s, 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach (786-507-7902 or cecconismiamibeach.com).
The Delano’s in-house resto serves sushi from Umi Sushi & Sake Bar and breakfast via omelet, Belgian waffle, and rosemary prime rib carving stations. Have seconds, thirds, and fourths from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $55.
Delano South Beach, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach (305-674-5752 or delano-hotel.com).
Oprah’s blessing may have made its cakes famous, but this sleek institution also serves a hearty brunch till 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Vegetarians love the Greek yogurt with walnut-studded granola, honey, and fruit; carnivores are equally satiated with the turkey scramble.
Icebox Cafe, 1657 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach (305-538-8448 or iceboxcafe.com).
Lazy Sundays just perked up. In addition to Italian frittata, bistecca with eggs, tagliolini, and pappardelle, try the $20 bottomless mimosa at this Brickell brunch haven.
Toscana Divino, 900 South Miami Avenue, Mary Brickell Village (305-371-2767 or toscanadivino.com).
Take in a jazz concert on the covered patio while nibbling a fresh-baked croissant (or tucking into the omelet station, smoked salmon, freshly squeezed OJ, pancakes, and morning potatoes). Considering the $20 price tag, it’s a harmonious deal.
Perricone’s, 15 Southeast 10th Street (305-374-9449 or perricones.com).
Feeling breakfasty (omelets, French toast) or lunch-like (Reuben with pasta salad)? Either way, wash it down with the Front Porch Flip, a very berry smoothie.
The Front Porch Cafe, 1458 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach (305-531-8300 or frontporchoceandrive.com).
We’ve heard there’s plenty of fish in the sea, but after weekend brunching here, you’ll start to wonder if the majority are in this spread. With a raw bar, sushi, and small plates of lobster crudo, sea bass ceviche, and ahi tuna taco, feel free to dive in.
Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne (305-361-3818 or therustypelican.com).
Top button on your pants be damned. Comfort food meets the most lax meal of the week at the Southern-style restaurant. Gorge yourself on French toast bananas Foster, grits and ’shrooms, skillet eggs, and bottomless mimosas.
The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions, 5132 Biscayne Boulevard (305-758-9559 or thefederalmiami.com).
The pancakes are as good as the people- and pooch-watching at the indoor/outdoor cafe. Start as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday with crepes (Nutella, almonds, and Amarena cherry compote) and a mimosa — or three.
Balans, 1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach (305-534-9191 or balans.co.uk).
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