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May 29, 2023

How to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Miami

At Miami Culinary Tours, we love a holiday — and they don’t come much better than Memorial Day weekend! Whether you’re a local looking to make the most of your break or you’re visiting Magic City to live it up, Miami Culinary Tours is here to help you have the best time!

With all the local expertise behind our Miami food and culture tours, we’ve picked some of our favorite spots to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend. Scroll down to find our recommendations! And if you have any questions for our team, please just contact us for the answers you need.

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Copper 29 Bar

206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables

Call: (786) 580-4689
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Memorial Weekend is the perfect long weekend to enjoy with friends at Copper 29 Bar! Located on the famous Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Copper 29 is the perfect late-night spot to let loose with friends and enjoy amazing craft cocktails while listening to a live DJ all night long! 

As part of their Memorial Day special, they will be offering $10 Melon Mules made with Gin, pomegranate liqueur, fresh watermelon juice, Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic, and citrus. Of course, there’s the all-day happy hour too, which includes $7 signature cocktails, $5 wine, and $4 beers! So make sure to get your friends and head over to Copper 29 Bar this Memorial Day!

Outdoor seating area of Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar with chairs, tables, and plants.
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Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar

Multiple locations across Miami
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Kick off your Memorial Day with bottomless bubbles and a delicious breakfast at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar! Typically available only on the weekends, customers will be able to order bottomless mimosas at any of Crema Gourmet’s locations this Memorial Day Monday, from 8 AM to 4 PM!

Pair your bubbles with delicious breakfast options like their house-favorite fluffy chocolate chip pancakes, open-face breakfast sandwich, endless omelet styles, and more! Enjoy a cozy and friendly ambiance, excellent customer service, quality food, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, and more this Memorial Day Weekend! 

Bottomless mimosas are available at all their locations except for South Beach (1601 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139).

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Jaguar Restaurant

3067 Grand Ave, Miami FL 33133

Call: (305) 444-0216
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Memorial Day weekend is better spent in beautiful Coconut Grove! While strolling the enchanting streets filled with boutiques and cafés, make sure to stop by Jaguar Restaurant, located right in the heart of the neighborhood, for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just a drink or two! 

Known for their deliciously authentic Latin-American cuisine and amazingly crafted refreshing cocktails, Jaguar Restaurant is just a must! Join them this Memorial Day weekend for $25 bottomless mimosas and sangria offered from 11 AM to 3 PM and a Latin-style brunch with options like Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Estrellados, and more delicious options! See you in the jungle!

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Playa

915 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Call: (305) 333-1369
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Memorial Day weekend is a special time to honor those who have fought for our country and spend time with loved ones. Lincoln Road’s Mediterranean restaurant Playa, will be open during regular hours over Memorial Day weekend. Guests are invited to stop in and order from a menu of classics including the 18oz cajun ribeye made with perfectly seared ribeye and Playa steak sauce. 

This culinary adventure features special food, drinks, and live entertainment. In honor of Memorial Day, Playa is offering guests with a military ID a free drink and 10 percent off their bill.

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Balan's Bar & Brasserie

901 S Miami Ave Suite 108, Miami, FL 33130

Call: (305) 809-8587
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The summer is getting closer! It’s just a few weeks away now, you can say. Kick off those pre-summer vibes on Memorial Day weekend with delicious food, drinks, and a great ambiance at Balan’s Bar & Brasserie! Diners seeking an ideal Memorial Day brunch spot in Brickell will find a great boozy brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at Balan’s, featuring a wide selection of delicious dishes. 

Staple items include a Mushroom Toast prepared with a mushroom medley, caramelized shallot puree, roasted garlic, soy gelée, and black truffle salt; a French Toast with ZTB brioche, guava curd, cream cheese, and passionfruit syrup; and a Breakfast Sandwich with candied jalapeño bacon, romaine, xo aioli, sunny-side-up egg, tomato, and fontina cheese on a Zak The Baker brioche bun. 

To wash it all down, guests can enjoy a refreshing bottle of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut for $75. Balan's brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM, so call the crew and clear your weekend, you have Brunch plans!

Remember, we have used the same local knowledge to put this list together as we have to create our award-winning Miami food and culture tours! Browse our range of experiences and learn more about exploring Magic City’s incredible, diverse culinary scene.

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Mickey Burkes, Miami Beach

1265 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Call: (305) 747-7505
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Memorial Day weekend is here and celebrations are a must! Miami Beach’s favorite local bar and restaurant, Mickey Burkes, is starting the holiday early with a video/single release party for local band Banana Chant. The local band lineup will be jamming it out from 10 PM until 3 AM. 

Mickey Burkes has something for everyone. Guests can keep the long weekend going with MB’s Happy Hour Monday through Friday — buy one drink, get the next one on the house! Every Sunday, guests can enjoy a reverse “jackpot” Happy Hour from 11 PM to 2 AM. Join Mickey Burkes for Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy good food, good drinks, and good vibes.

Did you know that it’s also National Wine Day at the end of May? Keep the good times rolling! Find out where to celebrate National Wine Day in Miami with our local picks.

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So, now you know how to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Miami, let’s start planning more adventures in our city’s thriving food and drink scene! Check out our range of Miami food and culture tours and find the perfect guided culinary experiences for you!

We’re here to help however we can, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

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