Fun on the Fourth

The Lincoln Eatery

723 Lincoln Lane N., Miami Beach

This modern food hall is unveiling its latest creation, Smoke’d, just in time for Independence Day. The first completely kosher smokehouse in Miami Beach, The Lincoln Eatery promises delicious Southern food with quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Enjoy delicious burgers, hot dogs, french fries and more this Thursday at the grand opening barbecue taking place all day on the patio.

 

El Vez featured image

401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Watch the fireworks from your oceanside perch at El Vez. Sip on the specialty Red White and Blue Mexican Mojito or try the signature tacos and guacamole. El Vez will have something for the whole family to enjoy, including Cornhole and other fun patio games throughout the day.

 

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood

Browse the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk this Fourth of July for a full selection of live music and local food vendors from noon to 10 p.m. As the sun goes down, head over to Margaritaville’s LandShark Bar and Grill for a perfect view of the fireworks.

 

Espanola Way

Espanola Way, Miami Beach

This well-known Miami street is lined with restaurants and will feature live entertainment all day—as well as food and drink specials.

 

Rusty Pelican

3201 Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne

Enjoy a lavish dinner buffet and complimentary glass of wine or beer at the Rusty Pelican on July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. Menu items will include St. Louis barbecue ribs with whiskey barbecue sauce, garlic-crusted prime rib with balsamic chimichurri and homemade mac and cheese with aged cheddar, smoked gouda and grated Parmesan. Enjoy music and dancing—and watch the fireworks—at this top-floor celebration overlooking Biscayne Bay.

 

Beach House Pompano

270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach

Those looking to relax by the beach will enjoy Beach House Pompano’s Fourth of July bash from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The oceanside restaurant will be serving popsicles for kids as well as frozen Pops and Prosecco drinks for adults. Guests also can enjoy American classics such as burgers and hot dogs from the grill pop-up located outside of the restaurant.

 

The Gates Hotel South Beach

2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

Experience something special this Fourth of July at The Gates Hotel South Beach with the Sunset & S’mores event. Cozy up by the fire pit and roast marshmallows for s’mores or light sparklers with the family as the fireworks shoot overhead.

 

Whiskey Neat

1035 SE 17 Street

This cocktail lounge is making a splash in Fort Lauderdale as it opens its doors this Fourth of July weekend. Whiskey Neat offers a curated selection of rare whiskeys, wines and tapas, plus there’s live music. Adam David will be performing on Independence Day from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

 

Villa Azur

309 23rd St., Miami Beach

Try something new this Independence Day at Villa Azur in Miami Beach. This local restaurant will be serving up unique takes on American classics like a wagyu hot dog served with hot mustard and zucchini-mint slaw on a baguette bun, the Lamb Merguez Sausage Roll with feta cheese poutine fries or the Very Berry Icebox Cake with sponge cake, strawberries, blueberries and lemon cream.

 

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