Ok, so it’s Friday night and you feel like spicing up your dinner plans… Why not try out an awesome dinner party? Combining the best of fine dining and Miami-style partying, dinner parties are a total staple of nightlife in the Magic City and are perfect for changing up things when it comes to dinner, especially if you enjoy a good party!
From dinner-with-a-show options to incredible party vibes these 10 awesome dinner parties are perfect for a fun night out in Miami. Check them out!
1. Chica, Morningside
Created by celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia, Chica offers one of Miami’s hottest dining experiences full of Latin flavor. Every Friday and Saturday night, however, Chica transforms from a locally known culinary hotspot into a vibrant and bustling Miami nightlife destination.
Known as Chica Nights, the restaurant’s weekend dinner parties are provocative, playful and uniquely fun, featuring live performances, dancers, live musicians, DJs, performers creating a tropical outdoor vibe with a musically charged atmosphere.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137.
2. El Tucán, Brickell
This retro supper club will have you dining and partying in a tropical and glamorous atmosphere. Featuring unique cocktails and incredible Asian-inspired as well as state-of-the-art DJ equipment and dazzling LED displays, El Túcan makes for the perfect spot in which to spend an unforgettable night, Miami-style.
When: Thursdays, 7:3o p.m. – 1 a.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Where: 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130.
3. Gitano, Miami Beach
There’s always something going on at this Tulum-inspired spot. Whether its an uber-exclusive party with Gossip Girl’s Evan Mock on the Jungle rooftop or a super fun Mexican-Disco night, Gitano is perfect for a night of cocktail drinking surrounded by palm trees under the sparkling lights of the disco balls!
When: Check out their Instagram for event updates.
Where: 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137.
4. Jaya at the Setai, Miami Beach
Sparkling palm trees, freshly made sushi, and incredible acrobats… These are just some of the highlights that await you on a night out in Jaya at the Setai. This stylish spot in Miami Beach offers nightly entertainment complete with fire dancers and live music to help kick your dinner up a notch. Not to mention the food is absolutely incredible!
When: Thursday through Sunday, 6 – 11 p.m.
Where:2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
5. Marion Miami, Brickell
Add a French twist to your dinner party at Marion’s bistro-inspired restaurant. Every Thursday this awesome restaurant throws a super fun soirée featuring live DJ beats with dinner and libations by the bar. Plus, you can also keep the night going by joining their sister restaurant, El Tucán, right next door for an after-party where you can enjoy great music and drinks!
When: Thursdays, 9 p.m. – midnight.
Where:1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130.
6. Mayami Mexicantina, Wynwood
This vibey new cantina in Wynwood offers some of the best nightlife experiences in Miami right now. Featuring fire dancers, live DJs drummers, bottle parades and insect-infused shots, Mayami Mexicantina will make you feel like you’ve just stepped into a lively party in Tulum!
When: Wednesday –Sunday, 5 p.m.–3 a.m.
Where: 127 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127.
7. Kiki on the River, Downtown Miami
A little piece of Greece in Miami, Kiki on the River might be one of the most beautiful waterfront dining spots in the whole of the 305, but it also features some of the best of the Miami nightlife. With parties taking place all throughout the weekend, Kiki on the River offers four kinds of dinner party experiences including Diosa Fridays, Into the Sunset Saturdays, Sip & Slurp Sundays and Sunday Funday.
When: Fridays, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. till close.
Where: 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137.
8. Strawberry Moon, South Beach
This hot new spot by Pharrell Williams and David Grutman offers nightly, poolside entertainment along with some scrumptious Mediterranean vibes. The place to be at right now, Strawberry Moon offers a rotating roster of DJs, day-to-night swimming, and plenty of celebrity performances.
When: Dates vary, but you can stay up to date with their latest events by following their Instagram.
Where: 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137.
9. The Gramercy, Coral Gables
For some glam, NYC vibes check out The Gramercy in Coral Gables. Like its sister restaurant Kiki on the River, this lush spot in Coral Gables offers major party vibes that pair very nicely with their American-brasserie-style menu and awesome cocktails. They even have Ladies Night on Wednesdays featuring music by DJ Mario Duran and daily Happy Hour with a Möet & Chandon special for $95!
When: Daily from 6 p.m. until close.
Where: 5556 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33137.
Featured image courtesy of CHICA Miami