With Miami having four summers you know it’s “summer summer” when the traffic is light and school is out. We’ve gathered a few #FamilyFriendly options where parents and kids can have a good time, some even offer cocktails. More info below on Ball & Chain, Glass & Vine, Sushi Garage, Sugar Factory, Le Zoo, Frost Science Museum, Oasis Wynwood and Alton Food Hall
Venue: Ball & Chain
Description: Located in the Historic Little Havana neighborhood, this Miami staple is a worldwide destination. With live music playing daily the kids can dance to latin music and enjoy delicious bites such as the Calle Ocho Burger, Pastelitos de Guayaba. Parents can sip on one of their classic cocktails such as the Rosemary Lemonade, made with Ketel One Citroen Vodka, lemon juice and rosemary syrup; it’s the perfect midday refreshment to recall simpler times, with an adult twist! These items make Ball & Chain the perfect place to unwind as a family and create lasting memories that will bring back priceless smiles once things go back to normal.
Images: Calle Ocho Burger + Pastelitos de Guayaba + Rosemary Lemonade
Credit: Ball & Chain
Venue: Glass & Vine
Description: Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s most lush neighborhoods. With large parks that face the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay as a backdrop it’s the perfect place to let kids be kids. After they’re done (and tired) step in to the gem that is Glass & Vine. This outdoor oasis is the perfect place to spend a breezy afternoon while feasting on dishes everyone will love such as the Mac and Cheese while parents sip on the summer classic La Mula, made with tequila, jalapeño and ginger beer.
Images: Mac and Cheese + La Mula
Credit: Grove Bay Hospitality Group
Venue: Sushi Garage
Description: Located in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood, on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard and in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, Sushi Garage offers bold and innovative takes on traditional Japanese classics. Kids will love the cool Japanese decor and dishes like the Miso Soup and the Tenderloin Skewers. Parents can try cocktails like the Lychee Mule, made with Haku Japanese Vodka, lychee, lime juice, and Fever Tree Ginger Beer, to relax and unwind after a long day. Sushi Garage’s fun and chic ambiance makes it the perfect place for a family outing.
Images: Miso Soup + Tenderloin Skewers + Lychee Mule
Credit: Sushi Garage
Venue: Le Zoo
Description: On the ground floor of Miami’s shopping mecca, the Bal Harbour Shops, is Le Zoo. Renowned for its French cuisine it’s also a wonderful restaurant to stop at while enjoying the open-air mall with children. Take a much needed break from walking its countless luxury stores and enjoy some of their family friendly dining options such as the Steak and Frites. This dish is sure to satisfy the appetite you and the kids have worked up while being here. If you need a little afternoon delight sip on their delicious bellini, which is sure to end your outing on a bubbly note.
Images: Steak and Frites + Bellini
Credit: STARR Restaurants
Venue: Frost Science
Address: 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Description: Frost Science, the leading-edge science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future, is the perfect destination for families this Summer. Experience their newest exhibition, “Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition”, testing your powers of observation as you work alongside the world’s most famous detective. In addition, Frost Science has a variety of daily planetarium shows, such as Living Worlds, Worlds Beyond Earth, and more! Make sure to grab a bite to eat at Food@Science, featuring new menu items inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
Venue: Superblue Miami
Address: 1101 NW 23 Street, Miami, FL 33127
Description: Superblue Miami is the premier experiential art center that’s dedicated to presenting and engaging audiences with large-scale installations created by three of the world’s leading experiential artists, Es Devlin, James Turrell, and teamLab. Immerse yourself in idyllic wall-to-wall landscapes by TeamLab or sit under the extraordinary artwork Meadow, by DRIFT. Guests are encouraged to grab a bite to eat at Jealous Fork, while enjoying Yinka Illori’s creation in Blue Rider Cafe.
Venue: Sugar Factory
Description: Sugar Factory American Brasserie, named “The Most Instagrammed Restaurant in the United States,” by Food & Wine Magazine, offers a sweet escape with a newly-opened location in Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive. The family-friendly, high-energy, celebration destination known for its sweets and treats is a kid’s dream featuring burgers, pizzas, and pastas as well as larger than life Insane Milkshakes, colorful rainbow dishes, and smoking non-alcoholic Goblets (or spiked for the parents). The Ocean Drive restaurant is a one-stop-shop of fun for the entire family featuring instagrammable, photo-opp walls and large flower murals, neon art, video wall, and a candy retail store, which is home to Sugar Factory’s signature floor-to-ceiling candy wall
Credit: Sugar Factory
Venue: Oasis Wynwood
Description: This summer, take the kids to Oasis Wynwood! Check out foods from around the world with an eclectic blend of restaurants – from famed New York City eateries to Miami Staples: Alidoro; Buya Dumplings + Buns; Chikin; Los Buenos; Mr. Mandolin and Prince Street Pizza. Adventurous eaters can try dumplings at Buya or picky eaters can share chicken tenders from Chikin. With lots of space to play, parents are invited to try a cocktail from Huacachina or keep an eye on the kiddos and grab a drink from the famed outdoor Tower Bar and try refreshing cocktails like The Dirty Flamingo made with a blend raspberries, lychee liqueur, lemon juice and vodka.
Credit: Oasis Wynwood
Venue: Alton Food Hall
Description: At the heart of Alton Road lies Alton Food Hall, the hottest new hangout spot in Miami beach that houses several different restaurants. Your picky little eaters will love the variety of foods available such as the Chicken Fingers and Fries from Golden Burgers or the Empanada Kids Meal from Pollo Campero. Parents can check out Airmail, the in-house cocktail bar and enjoy drinks like Top Gun, made with Mezcal, plum liquor, sparkling wine, Peychaud’s bitters, and lemon. This sweet and light cocktail will help you cool down on a hot Miami day. With so many options, Alton Food Hal is the perfect place to take the family on a sunny Summer day.