Nearby restaurants and where locals go
Fontainebleau Miami Beach has a wide on-site dining scene where guests and many locals go for signature meals and late-night drinks — key spots include Hakkasan (Cantonese), Prime 54 (steakhouse), Mirabella (coastal Italian), Vida (American comfort), La Côte (Mediterranean), Fresh (snacks/gelato) and Bleau Bar for cocktails. For local favorites off-property, use the Miami Beach Boardwalk to walk or rideshare to nearby South Beach and Surfside neighborhoods.
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On-site signature restaurants — where locals and guests dine
Many locals and Miami-based regulars visit Fontainebleau’s signature venues for dinner service and special nights. Hakkasan, Prime 54, and Mirabella are the property’s headline restaurants for late dinners and celebratory meals.
Reservations are recommended for these signature restaurants, especially on weekends; Hakkasan accepts OpenTable reservations and weekends tend to fill quickly.
- Hakkasan — modern Cantonese with seafood, dim sum and Peking duck; dinner hours 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sun–Thu, until 11:00 p.m. Fri–Sat. (photo 92)
- Prime 54 — steakhouse with a two-story dining room and glass wine tower; dinner hours 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Sun–Fri, until 11:00 p.m. Sat. (photo 93)
- Mirabella — coastal Italian signature dining with a Happy Hour offering seasonal cocktails and bites. (photo 95)
| Restaurant | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Hakkasan | Dinner & weekend dim sum lunch |
| Prime 54 | Dinner |
| Mirabella | Dinner (Happy Hour available) |
Casual bites and poolside spots locals use between beach and boardwalk
For quick meals or a poolside snack, Fontainebleau’s Fresh and Vida are the easiest choices. Fresh sits near the lower-level poolscape and serves sandwiches, salads and gelato; Vida covers breakfast through dinner with American comfort dishes.
La Côte provides Mediterranean-style lunches with ocean views and is commonly used for relaxed daytime meals on the poolside level.
- Fresh — snacks, pizza, salads, and 17 gelato flavors; open daily 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Vida — breakfast, lunch and dinner; hours 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily.
- La Côte — Mediterranean lunches with pool/beach views; lunch hours 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
| Spot | When to go |
|---|---|
| Fresh | Poolside snack, gelato (midday) |
| Vida | Breakfast or casual family dinners |
| La Côte | Lunch and sunset drinks (poolside/ocean view) |
Bars and late-night spots favored by locals
Bleau Bar is the historic lobby bar that draws both guests and locals for cocktails and late-night conversation; it operates through the night and is convenient before or after dinner.
On the poolscape, Glow Bar and La Côte Bar serve daytime cocktails, while the on-site LIV Nightclub is the resort’s main nightlife venue (note that LIV can be closed for private events and enforces a dress code).
- Bleau Bar — signature cocktails; hours 12:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
- Glow Bar — poolside lounge by the Bowtie Pool; hours 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- La Côte Bar — Mediterranean-style drinks with ocean views; hours 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- LIV Nightclub — on-site nightclub with a dress code; may close for private events
| Bar/Club | Best time to visit |
|---|---|
| Bleau Bar | Evening / late night |
| Glow Bar | Daytime by the pool |
| LIV Nightclub | Late-night (check event schedule) |
Where local residents go off-property
The Miami Beach Boardwalk runs directly in front of the hotel and leads north and south to several neighborhood cafes, deli-style spots, and casual restaurants that locals use for morning runs or coffee stops. Surfside and 41st Street areas are short walks from the property and have independent cafes and eateries.
For a wider range of dining options, rideshare to South Beach, Lincoln Road, or Bal Harbour — all are commonly visited by locals for shopping and restaurants outside the resort.
- Walk the Miami Beach Boardwalk for cafés and beachside stops.
- Surfside and 41st Street — about a 10-minute walk from the resort according to the property overview.
- South Beach and Lincoln Road — easy rideshare/drives for more restaurant variety (about a 10-minute drive to South Beach).
| Neighborhood | Why locals go |
|---|---|
| Miami Beach Boardwalk | Walking, jogging, casual cafés |
| Surfside / 41st Street | Neighborhood cafés and casual dining (short walk) |
| South Beach / Lincoln Road | Shopping and broader restaurant options (short drive) |
Practical tips for dining at Fontainebleau
Dress codes: signature venues such as Hakkasan and Prime 54 advise smart casual/business casual rather than beachwear for dinner. Reservations are recommended for signature restaurants and during weekend nights.
If you’re dining poolside or on the beach, note the property requests guests use on-site restaurants and bars instead of bringing outside food or drink onto the pool deck.
- Make reservations for Hakkasan, Prime 54, and Mirabella — weekends fill quickly.
- Bleau Bar and pool bars accept walk-ins more easily but can be busy during high season.
- Bring a photo ID if you plan to visit LIV Nightclub; the club enforces a dress code and may close for private events.
| Common question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need reservations? | Yes for signature restaurants; recommended on weekends |
| Can I bring outside food to pools? | No — guests are asked to use on-site dining options |
| Are there family-friendly options? | Yes — Vida, Fresh, and Chez Bon Bon are family-friendly |
Dining access and hours to know before you go
Hours vary by restaurant; Vida and Chez Bon Bon have longer daily hours for breakfasts and pastries, while signature restaurants primarily operate for dinner. La Côte and Fresh serve daytime meals by the pool.
If you want to visit Lapis Spa the same day as a meal, note the spa hours run daily 9:30 AM–6:00 PM and the spa is adults-only (18+).
- Vida — 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily (breakfast through dinner).
- Chez Bon Bon — 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sun–Thu, open until 11:00 p.m. Fri–Sat for pastries and coffee.
- La Côte — 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily (lunch/poolside service).
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Vida | 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Chez Bon Bon | 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat until 11:00 p.m.) |
| La Côte | 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
