Up on the Roof
Astra, Wynwood
astramiami.com
Lounge on overstuffed sofas and try Mediterranean bar bites and cocktails atop sceney Wynwood.
WHAT ELSE? Order an Astra Mule – fig-infused Organika vodka, ginger beer, muddled raspberries and mint.
Cebada Rooftop, Coral Gables
cebadarooftop.com
Overlooking Giralda Plaza, this lounge serves whimsical and classic Cuban cocktails, raw bar and dishes like corn ribs.
WHAT ELSE? During Happy Hour, house cocktails with fun names like “Irregardless” are $10.
The Citadel, Little River
thecitadelmiami.com
For a view of the treetop greenery of Little River, book a rooftop table where you can order from any of the food hall vendors until 10pm.
WHAT ELSE? Wednesdays are Wine Night, with 50 percent off select bottles.
Fabel Miami, Wynwood
fabelmiami.com
This new clubstaurant atop Wynwood Jungle serves Mediterranean dishes amid vistas of the colorful art neighborhood.
WHAT ELSE: Try a Turmeric Aguardiente made with mezcal, turmeric cordial, mango puree.
Level 6, Miami at Amal, Coconut Grove
level6miami.com
New rooftop oasis and restaurant with 360-degree views of the Grove, Miami and Biscayne Bay, serves tapas, cocktails and wine.
WHAT ELSE: Try pan con tomate, and a Forbidden Fruit Sangría made with butterfly pea powder.
The Roof at Esmé Hotel, South Beach
esmehotel.com
Casual lounge overlooking charming Española Way, once considered Miami Beach’s Latin Greenwich Village.
WHAT ELSE: Order a spirited jug for sharing.
Rooftop @1WLO, Fort Lauderdale
rooftop1wlo.com
Open-air garden patio above Las Olas Boulevard and the New River with panoramic views of the city skyline.
WHAT ELSE: For the Sipset Happy Hour, order an appropriate Into the Sunset ($10).
Rosa Sky, Brickell
rosaskyrooftop.com
Spectacular panoramic skyline views from the 22nd floor of the AC & Element Hotel Miami.
WHAT ELSE: To accompany global bites, order their refreshing The Rosa Sky.
Halo Rooftop Lounge Bar, Key West
sainthotels.com
No high-rises here, but you can get a birds-eye view of lively Duval Street in this blue-tinged lounge at The Saint Hotel.
WHAT ELSE: The space is small, but there’s room for live music.
Serena, Moxy South Beach
serenamiami.com
Colorful Mexican vibe in this open-air space atop the Moxy.
WHAT ELSE: Try a Serena Margarita and a refreshing paleta, a Mexican-style popsicle.
SipSip Calypso Rum Bar, Mayfair Coconut Grove
mayfairhousemiami.com
Drink to the Grove’s Caribbean heritage in the revamped Mayfair House, amid views of the bay.
WHAT ELSE: Choose from their impressive rum menu.
SKY Bar, Fort Lauderdale
atlantichotelfl.com/eat-drink
Fifth-floor poolside terrace with ocean views, cocktails for day drinking and treats for lunch.
WHAT ELSE: Get a Day Pass to enjoy the pool and free parking.
Sparrow, The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale
sparrowbar.com
This retro space on the 25th story in the heart of the city lets you see city lights and views of the ocean.
WHAT ELSE: During Happy Hour, order $10 classic cocktails and bites.
Sugar, East Miami, Brickell
easthotels.com/en/miami/restaurants-and-bars/sugar
Spectacular views of downtown and Miami from 40 floors up.
WHAT ELSE: Belly up to the hand-carved Balinese bar for Asian-inspired drinks and bites.
Sunset Lounge, Islamorada
sunsetloungeislamorada.com
Take in a tranquil vista of the Florida Keys on the Bay side.
WHAT ELSE: Accompany fresh cocktails like key lime martini with fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail or their house-smoked fish dip.
Watr at the Rooftop, 1 Hotel South Beach
1hotels.com/south-beach
Eighteen stories up means endless ocean views.
WHAT ELSE: Nikkei cuisine – Peruvian and Japanese – bites include crudos and ceviche, and anticuchos
