The South Florida restaurant scene has embraced the rise of rooftop experiences, introducing exciting new venues with breathtaking views and distinct atmospheres. Check out some of our favorite rooftop bars and restaurants in South Florida, which provide the ultimate way to enjoy cocktails and dining.
Level 6
Address: 3408 Main Highway, Coconut Grove
The Buzz: Influenced by the world’s swankiest rooftop bars, watch the sailboats on Biscayne Bay, overlook tree canopies lining Bayshore Drive, and catch a glimpse of the Miami skyline above the upscale Amal restaurant. Unlike the downstairs Lebanese cuisine, the rooftop’s menu has Spanish flair – tapas such as salt cod croquettes, a Spanish charcuterie, and other shareables for a happy hour bar price. The Sunday brunch is inventive — everything from Spanish French toast to three different omelet tortillas. This is a hideaway that’s ready to be discovered.
Contact: (786) 800-2080; www.level6miami.com
McSorley’s Beach Pub and Rooftop
Address: 837 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
The Buzz: Where else can you get Bangers & Mash or authentic Shepard’s Pie while taking in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean facing the beach in an open-air setting? But there’s more to McSorley’s than stout and spuds. For sports fans, more than 40 TVs have every game playing – so down a pint or two and cheer on your favorite team.
Contact: (954) 565-4446; www.mcsorleysftl.com
Escape Rooftop Bar
Address: 2900 Riomar St., Fort Lauderdale
The Buzz: It’s, bar none, one of the best Intracoastal views in all of Fort Lauderdale. With its west-facing rooftop, watch a perfect sunset while enjoying specialty cocktails and select wines for Sunset Hour, plus a selection of tapas. There’s also a hearty lunch menu. Try the classic mussels escabeche recipe, plump mussels in an aromatic marinade, or the falafel pita and the one-of-a-kind porchetta panini. On the drinks side, perfect for a cool down on hot days are the frozen liquor drinks, refreshing with watermelon and agave or another that boasts passion fruit and vanilla.
Contact: (954) 908-7301; theescaperooftopbar.com
Rooftop@1WLO
Address: 1 West Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
The Buzz: On the seventh floor of the One West Las Olas building, it’s a place to see and be seen. The open-air patio décor, with its lush green and wood-crafted décor, makes the atmosphere a relaxing haven in a sky garden. Some of the best bites are the Manchego cheese croquettes, pickled fries (don’t knock ’em til you’ve tried them) with black garlic and truffle oil and the matcha tiramisu for a sweet treat. Seven stories above Las Olas Boulevard and the New River, the setting offers panoramic views of Fort Lauderdale’s downtown skyline.
Contact: (954) 523-1956; www.rooftop1wlo.com
Rosa Sky
Address: 115 SW 8th St., 22nd Floor, Miami
The Buzz: Perched high above the city in Brickell, 22 floors in fact, the lounge recently introduced a new menu and upped its game on its cocktails. How about The Panda-Monium with tequila and Thai coconut milk or the Melon-Dramatic with Tito’s vodka mixed with a Red Bull Watermelon energy drink? The food offerings are top tier, too. We recommend the Rosa Sky Fries with a Spanish spice crust and chipotle ketchup. Pair them with Cuban “Cigars,” Rosa’s crispy take on the Cuban sandwich.
Contact: (786) 745-7486; www.rosaskyrooftop.com
Olivia Restaurant at Circ
Address: 1780 Polk St., Hollywood
The Buzz: At the corner of Polk Street within the chic Circ Hotel in downtown Hollywood, here’s the perfect place for a romantic rooftop date. Olivia serves its extensive Sicilian-inspired restaurant menu on its rooftop, The Muse. On weekends, the rooftop features music to dine by. On Sunday, The Muse opens for lunch at noon.
Contact: (954) 541-9664; www.oliviarestauranthollywood.com
Rosewater Rooftop
Address: 233 NE 2nd Drive, Delray Beach
The Buzz: One of Delray Beach’s most stunning rooftop restaurants and lounges, world-renowned Chef Akira Back brings a melting pot of global cuisine with hot and cold bites. But where things really heat up at Rosewater are late nights where DJs spin sets, VIP tables are filled, and bottle service is flowing while everyone enjoys the twinkling 360-degree views of downtown Delray all the way to the beach.
Contact: (561) 739-1700; www.therayhotel.com
Pier 6 Rooftop Pompano Beach
Address: 200 North Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach
The Buzz: The restaurant and bar scene is popping up in Pompano, and add Pier 6 Rooftop to the top of the list. Atop the new Home2/Tru By Hilton one street over from A1A, the beach-chic rooftop setting has great views that look onto the Pompano Beach pier and the Atlantic Ocean. Reserve one of the VIP fire pit lounges for up to 10 of your closest friends (it’ll cost you), complete with comfy couches and chairs and the best view in the house, or in this case, on the roof.
Contact: (954) 943-2525; https://pier6rooftop.com/
Nubé
Address: 505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
The Buzz: Take the elevator up 26 floors at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, where you’ll find the exquisite entrance to Nubé with a greeting spelled out on the floor: “Welcome to The Top.” And what a welcome it is: sky high above Fort Lauderdale Beach, this oceanfront expanse is 4,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor head-in-the-clouds bliss. A wrap-around glass balcony gives the illusion that the walls are disappearing into the ocean. The food presentation is cool, too. Caesar’s Hand Dip is actually served in a folded hands clay bowl, and you’ll find the hand holders as other serving dishes. Splurge on the Caviar in the Clouds ($70), imperial caviar, fluffy Manchego cheese and potato chips
Contact: (954) 466-9113; www.nuberooftop.com
RH Rooftop Restaurant
Address: 500 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
The Buzz: Here’s a place with a rooftop in its name; the restaurant is atop the 80,000-square-foot giant Restoration Hardware (now known as RH) upscale store. The atmosphere here is opulent – a chandelier hangs from the ceiling; the most requested tables are by the fountain. Fan faves on the food menu include the lobster roll, shaved ribeye on charred garlic bread, and truffle grilled cheese on artisan sourdough. Dinner offers most of the same as lunch but adds salmon and steaks. One drawback is all entrees are served a la carte, so you’ll have to order your sides separately. There’s a good selection of Champagne and wines, including 40 wines by the glass. Buy the living room furniture before heading upstairs to eat. Worth the experience, but not cheap.
Contact: (561) 804-6826; https://rh.com/us/en/westpalm/restaurant
