19 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Miami (2026) 🌇

By Fernando Yemail, owner of Out.Miami and a Miami yacht captain and broker.

The 19 best rooftop restaurants and bars in Miami for 2026, from Sugar and Giselle to Astra and Watr at the 1, all checked open in September 2026.

🌇 Skyline dining · 📅 Checked September 2026

The best rooftop restaurants and bars in Miami in 2026 are Sugar and Rosa Sky in Brickell, Giselle and Area 31 Downtown, Watr at the 1 Hotel and MILA in South Beach, and Astra in Wynwood. This guide covers 19 rooftops, and every one was checked as open in September 2026.

Pick your rooftop

• Dinner with a view: Giselle, Watr at the 1 Rooftop, MILA, Astra, Area 31, Level 6, Amal, The Rooftop by Klaw
• Sunset cocktails: Sugar, Rosa Sky, Serena, Orange Blossom, The Greystone Bar, The Twisted Tonic
• Pool and party rooftops: HIGHBAR, Sipsip
• Casual and local: The Citadel, Tulum Rooftop, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

Where they are

• Brickell: Sugar, Rosa Sky, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita, Tulum Rooftop
• Downtown: Area 31, Giselle
• South Beach and Mid-Beach: Watr, MILA, Serena, Orange Blossom, HIGHBAR, The Greystone Bar, The Twisted Tonic
• Wynwood and Little River: Astra, The Citadel
• Coconut Grove: Level 6, Sipsip, Amal
• Edgewater: The Rooftop by Klaw

Before you go

• Reserve: Giselle, MILA, Watr and Area 31 are the hardest weekend tables, so book a week or two out.
• Timing: South Beach rooftops are sunset-first, so arrive about an hour before sundown for the best light.
• Dress code: Giselle and MILA enforce a dress code, so skip beachwear and flip-flops.
• Budget: rooftop dining runs higher than street-level restaurants, especially Downtown and in South Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best rooftop restaurant in Miami?

Watr at the 1 Hotel and Astra in Wynwood are the top picks for food quality, while Giselle and Sugar are the most dramatic settings.

Which Miami rooftop has the best view?

Sugar sits 40 floors above Brickell for the highest skyline view, and Watr at the 1 Rooftop has the best ocean view on South Beach.

Which Miami rooftops need a reservation?

Giselle, MILA, Watr at the 1 Rooftop and Area 31 are the hardest to walk into, so book ahead, especially on weekends.

Are there rooftop bars in Coconut Grove?

Level 6, Sipsip at the Mayfair House and Amal all have rooftop bars with views over Coconut Grove and Biscayne Bay.

How did you choose these rooftop restaurants?

Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026, and each one was checked as open in September 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.

Which of these rooftop restaurants have the highest ratings?

MILA, Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita and Level 6 have the highest ratings on this list, based on places with at least 50 reviews.

Which neighborhoods have the most rooftop restaurants on this list?

South Beach, Brickell and Coconut Grove have the most picks on this list.

Which rooftop restaurants on this list are the most affordable?

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita, Serena Rooftop, Orange Blossom and The Greystone Bar are among the lower-priced picks here, based on their price level.

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1. 1. Sugar

   40 floors above Brickell at EAST Miami, Sugar pairs 360-degree skyline views with Asian-inspired small plates and a hand-carved wooden bar. It gets lively with DJs after dark. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: the highest view in the city · 📍 788 Brickell Plz, Brickell · 👔 Dress code

2. 2. Rosa Sky

   A 22nd-floor Brickell rooftop with panoramic views, globally inspired tapas and a pink-lit lounge that keeps a DJ going most nights. On the pricier side. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 2pm and closing as late as 2am on Tuesday to Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a lively skyline dinner · 📍 115 SW 8th St 22nd Floor, Brickell

3. 3. Area 31

   A seafood-forward rooftop at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel with sweeping Downtown and river views, popular for its Thursday and Friday social hour. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a classic Downtown rooftop · 📍 Downtown · 📅 Reserve ahead

4. 4. Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

   A Brickell rooftop with international fusion plates and one of the neighborhood's most consistently well-reviewed views. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a lively Brickell rooftop dinner · 📍 Brickell

5. 5. Giselle

   Reached by private elevator above E11EVEN, Giselle has a fully retractable roof, a 14-seat marble bar and an Asian, Mediterranean and French menu, with a tableside lobster thermidor as the showpiece. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 6pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a dramatic Downtown dinner · 📍 15 NE 11th St, Downtown · 📅 Reserve ahead · 👔 Dress code

6. 6. Watr at the 1 Rooftop

   18 stories above the ocean at 1 Hotel South Beach, with a Japanese-influenced menu built with a Michelin-starred consulting chef and the best rooftop pool on the beach. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: rooftop dining that matches the view · 📍 2341 Collins Ave, South Beach · 📅 Reserve ahead

7. 7. MILA

   A rooftop above Lincoln Road with a MediterrAsian menu, a stone reflecting pool with live performers and a lounge that turns dinner into a party. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 2:30am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: dinner that becomes a party · 📍 1636 Meridian Ave Rooftop, South Beach · 📅 Reserve ahead · 👔 Dress code

8. 8. Serena Rooftop

   A bright, plant-filled Mexican rooftop at the Moxy South Beach, with Latin-inspired cocktails, weekend brunch and reggaeton DJ sets. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 10:30am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a colorful group brunch · 📍 South Beach

9. 9. Orange Blossom

   A South Beach favorite for elevated brunch and sunset cocktails, with a lively terrace, fresh seafood and one of the best pistachio martinis in town. Moderately priced. Open daily, 8am to 10pm.

   ✅ Best for: weekend brunch with a view · 📍 2000 Collins Ave #7, South Beach

10. 10. HIGHBAR

    A retro, Studio 54-inspired pool and rooftop bar at the Dream South Beach, with high-energy DJ sets Thursday through Saturday. Open daily, opening as early as 9am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a poolside party that rolls into night · 📍 1111 Collins Ave, South Beach

11. 11. The Greystone Bar

    The rooftop lounge at Hotel Greystone, with a small-batch cocktail list, a charcuterie board and a smash burger locals rave about. Moderately priced. Open daily, 5pm to midnight.

    ✅ Best for: a quieter rooftop with great cocktails · 📍 1920 Collins Ave, South Beach

12. 12. The Twisted Tonic

    A hidden rooftop bar above the Lincoln Eatery food hall, reached by elevator, with an apothecary-inspired cocktail menu and quiet Miami Beach views. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a quiet nightcap with a view · 📍 723 Lincoln Ln N Unit 107, South Beach

13. 13. Astra

    A Mediterranean and Greek rooftop on a 10,000-square-foot Wynwood terrace, with fresh seafood cooked under olive and citrus trees by a Top Chef alum. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: Mediterranean dinner in Wynwood · 📍 Wynwood

14. 14. The Citadel

    The rooftop bar atop the Citadel food hall in Little River, casual and local, with skyline views and easy access to the food hall below. Moderately priced.

    ✅ Best for: a relaxed rooftop with food-hall dining · 📍 8300 NE 2nd Ave, Little River

15. 15. Level 6

    A Coconut Grove rooftop from the Amal team, with bay views, a lounge-driven vibe, a DJ most nights and a Miami Spice menu that overdelivers. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a stylish Coconut Grove night · 📍 3480 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove

16. 16. Sipsip

    The rooftop rum bar at the Mayfair House Hotel, wrapped in greenery, with tropical cocktails and Caribbean bites overlooking Coconut Grove. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a tropical rooftop escape · 📍 3000 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove

17. 17. Amal

    A Lebanese restaurant with a big rooftop bar over Main Highway, bay views, live entertainment and a daily happy hour. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: rooftop drinks in the Grove · 📍 3480 Main Hwy Ste 100, Coconut Grove

18. 18. The Rooftop by Klaw

    Edgewater's only rooftop bar, above a steakhouse and seafood restaurant, with bay views and a raw bar. A splurge. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 4pm and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: steak and seafood with a view · 📍 Edgewater

19. 19. Tulum Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

    A Brickell rooftop with global small plates and cocktails on an open-air terrace. On the pricier side. Open daily, 6:30am to 8pm.

    ✅ Best for: a casual Brickell rooftop · 📍 485 Brickell Ave, Brickell