Looking for something delicious to do around Miami and Fort Lauderdale this month? From new restaurant menus and seasonal dining promotions to Labor Day weekend celebrations and unique food and drink experiences, there is plenty happening across South Florida.
Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat, a beachfront dinner, a weekend brunch, or something new to try with friends, here are some of the events and dining experiences worth adding to your calendar.
Sweeten up your Thursday with a little banana pudding!
For National Banana Pudding Day, Huey Magoo’s Rewards™ members can receive a free house-made banana pudding with the purchase of any adult meal at participating locations, while supplies last.
The dessert is made fresh in-house with layers of creamy pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers. It’s the perfect way to finish a meal featuring Huey Magoo’s signature tenderloin tenders, known as The Filet Mignon of Chicken®.
The offer is available Thursday, August 27 at participating locations.
For more information, visit Huey Magoo’s.
Looking for something a little different for your next night out? Burlock Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is bringing back its popular Mahjong & Mingle series.
Led by Kari Long of Mahj on the Beach, guests can choose between Mahjong 101, which covers the basics of the game, or open play for those who already know how to play.
Each session includes a welcome cocktail, grazing snack board, and a full Mahjong setup. Additional food and drinks are available from Burlock Coast's à la carte menu.
Mahjong 101: $70++ per person
Open Play: $40++ per person
Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended.
Burlock Coast
Address: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
If you’re looking for an excuse to make dinner plans downtown, Giselle Miami has introduced several new dishes from Executive Chef Gustavo Zuluaga.
The new menu includes the Giselle Volcano Roll with king crab, crispy shrimp, avocado, jalapeño, and eel sauce; Octopus Carpaccio with smoked bean purée and confit potatoes; and Chilean Sea Bass Gyozas with barley miso, roasted corn, truffle, and shishito dressing.
Other additions include the Prime Ribeye Cheesesteak, Prawn Milanese, and the 24-ounce Reverse Cowgirl Ribeye, designed to serve two.
Giselle has also refreshed its Seafood Tower, now featuring Maine lobster, king crab, oysters, and shrimp.
Address: 15 NE 11th St., Miami, FL 33132
July 1–August 31
Miami Spa Month is the perfect excuse to take a break and treat yourself before summer comes to an end. Participating spas throughout Miami are offering special treatments and experiences during the annual promotion.
August–September
Miami Spice is back, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to experience some of Miami's best restaurants through specially priced prix-fixe menus.
From neighborhood favorites to upscale dining destinations, it’s a great time to discover somewhere new or finally make a reservation at a restaurant that has been on your list.
August 1–September 30
Burlock Coast, the coastal American restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, is participating in Dine Out Lauderdale with special lunch and dinner menus.
Choose from starters including Caesar Salad, Farmers Salad, or Soup of the Day.
Entrée options include the Bootleg Burger, Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, or Sweet Corn Flatbread.
For dessert, guests can enjoy a Key Lime Bar with graham cracker crust, whipped cream, mojito gel, and dulce de leche.
Dinner includes a choice of starter, entrée, and dessert. Entrée options include Catch of the Day, Half Roasted Chicken, or Grilled Skirt Steak.
Dessert options include the Key Lime Bar or Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake.
Address: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Throughout September, Huey Magoo’s is partnering with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Guests at participating locations can choose to round up their purchase to the next dollar, with the proceeds donated to the foundation.
The campaign supports the foundation's work advancing spinal cord injury research and improving quality of life for individuals and families affected by paralysis.
Monday, September 28
The Commodore at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove is wrapping up its Books & Books Summer Reading Series with a final Meet the Author event on September 28.
The evening will feature Westofchester’s ABCs of Miami, presented in partnership with Books & Books and O, Miami.
Guests can also enjoy the special !ÑO! cocktail, created by local cocktail expert Gio Gutierrez, featuring Havana Club Blanco, coconut water, and carajillo foam.
The cocktail is available for $20, and attendees will receive 10% off their next purchase at Books & Books Coconut Grove.
Address: 3300 S.W. 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33133
Labor Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to get out, enjoy some good food, and make the most of the final stretch of summer.
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating the season with two limited-time flatbreads available through September 30.
The Tabañero Cubano Flatbread combines 4 Rivers Pork, crispy bacon, melted cheeses, house pickles, Tabañero Chipotle Honey Aioli, Cotija, and fresh cilantro.
The Mexican Flatbread features seasoned beef, black bean spread, fresh pico, pickled jalapeños, melted cheeses, and enchilada aioli.
Both are available for $13.
Planning a Labor Day gathering? Fuku makes it easy to feed a crowd with catering packages featuring its signature fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, sides, sauces, and desserts.
Popular options include the O.G. Sando Box, Sweet + Spicy Sando Box, and Miso Ranch Sando Box, each serving 12 people.
Guests can also choose from chicken tenders, waffle fries, chicken garlic rice, spicy cucumber salad, potato salad, rice vinegar slaw, and more.
To finish things off, Fuku offers desserts including Milk Bar Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cinnamon Toast Cookies, and Fookem’s x Fuku Ube Key Lime Pie.
Address: 135 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
September 4–7
Spend Labor Day weekend by the water at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, where several dining experiences will be available throughout the holiday weekend.
September 4–7 | 5–10 p.m.
Enjoy an Italian-inspired evening featuring coastal flavors, chilled wines, live music, and dishes such as Vitello Tonnato, Baby Gem “Cacio e Pepe,” and Agnolotti di Mais.
September 5–7 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and 5–9:30 p.m.
For a more intimate experience, couples can reserve a private beachfront cabana for two. The $399 experience includes an Aegean-inspired dining menu and a bottle of prosecco.
September 5–6 | 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elevated brunch featuring dishes such as a Seafood Tower, Smoked Salmon & Stracciatella Crostata, and Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Address: 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
If you're heading up to Fort Lauderdale for the long weekend, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is offering several ways to enjoy the final days of summer.
Available Saturdays and Sundays from 12–4 p.m., Burlock Coast's brunch menu includes favorites such as Cold Smoked Salmon Board, Zak's Brioche French Toast, Florida Clams, and Sun Goddess Salad.
Guests can also enjoy the restaurant's signature Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar, available as an unlimited experience or à la carte.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Address: 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From new menus and seasonal dining promotions to Labor Day weekend celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore South Florida's food scene.
Whether you're staying in Miami, heading to Fort Lauderdale, or looking for something new to try with friends and family, August and September are packed with opportunities to eat, drink, and experience something different.
And if you're looking to explore Miami's food scene beyond these events, join Miami Culinary Tours for a delicious way to discover the city's neighborhoods, history, culture, and local flavors.
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