Downtown Miami’s dining scene is about to get a little louder, livelier, and decidedly more polished. On February 10, Cactus Club Cafe will open its doors inside the Citigroup Center, marking the brand’s second U.S. location and its 35th outpost across North America.
For Miami, the opening feels less like a launch and more like an arrival. Known for what it calls “elevated everyday dining,” Cactus Club Cafe has built a loyal following by striking a balance many restaurants chase but few master: stylish without stiffness, energetic without chaos, refined without ever feeling out of reach. It’s the kind of place where a Tuesday dinner can feel like an event—and a late-night cocktail turns into a habit.
The 280-plus-seat restaurant anchors the ground floor of the Citigroup Center, the 34-story tower at Biscayne Boulevard and Southeast 2nd Street, placing Cactus squarely at the crossroads of Downtown’s financial, cultural, and residential pulse. Designed by ICRAVE, the 11,500-square-foot space layers slatted wood, lush botany, and custom lighting into an open, fluid layout that moves effortlessly from central bar to lounge seating, semi-private dining, and a patio that feels primed for long Miami nights.
Art plays a starring role. Three commissioned works by neo-expressionist Hunt Slonem anchor the space, joined by pieces from Marco Grassi and Rhys Farrel. Outside, a large-scale mural by Gabriela Zerpa sets the tone for the patio’s outdoor bar—colorful, confident, unmistakably Miami.
In the kitchen, Executive Chef Greg McCallum and the Cactus test kitchen team deliver a menu rooted in modern North American cooking, with coastal nods that feel tailor-made for South Florida. Sushi, ceviche, and Wagyu beef carpaccio sit comfortably alongside pastas, salads, and steaks, while desserts like Key Lime Pie and London Fog Crème Brûlée keep things indulgent without excess.
The bar program is equally considered. Signature frozen Bellinis headline a cocktail list designed for everything from post-work drinks to late-night lingerers, supported by a sommelier-selected wine list and a broad beer selection. Daily Happy Hour runs from 3 to 7 p.m., with a late-night encore from 10 p.m. to close—an increasingly rare Downtown perk.
“I’m excited to introduce Miami to the Cactus experience,” says Andrew Latchford, president of Cactus Club Cafe. “The food, design, and energy are on par with some of the best restaurants in North America, but at a price point that invites people to come often.”
Reservations for February 10 and beyond are now available at CactusClubCafe.com. If the brand’s track record is any indication, Downtown Miami just found its next go-to—whether for lunch meetings, celebratory dinners, or nights that start with one drink and end much later than planned.
