Every year, travelers who are passionate about art, culture, nightlife and amazing food venture to some of Miami’s best hotels and restaurants during Miami Art Week. The city is at its best with a combination of fairs, installations, popups and activations everywhere you turn.
HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY
MIAMI
Experience Timeless Luxury at The Gabriel South Beach
The Gabriel South Beach is an elegant oceanfront oasis featuring three on-site restaurants and two glamorous pools. Located right in the heart of Ocean Drive, you will be steps away from sandy beaches, thriving nightlife, boutique art galleries, and the iconic boardwalk.
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Soak Up South Beach in Style at The Shelborne
An epitome of classic South Beach glamour and opulence, The Shelborne South Beach is a beloved Art Deco-styled architectural gem with amazing oceanside views. Guests will get the full Miami experience under one roof, from café con leche and guava pastries at David’s Cafecito to world-class cocktails at Sweet Beach Pop-Up Bar.
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Plan a Peaceful Retreat at the Beautiful, Beachside Balfour Hotel
Steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll be swept away by The Balfour Hotel’s Art-Deco style buildings and enchanting courtyard. With its undeniably timeless appeal and peaceful atmosphere, this boutique hotel will make for a truly unforgettable stay.
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Stay at the Heart of the Art Scene at The Gabriel Miami
Located just minutes from the infamous Wynwood Design District, The Gabriel Miami offers leisure and luxury with a modern design for weary Art Week-goers. From calmingly color-coordinated suites to scenic views of the Biscayne Bay, guests will easily find relaxation and tranquility among the city’s cultural epicenter.
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CORAL GABLES
THesis Hotel: The Ultimate Art Week Hideaway
Escape the hustle and bustle of Miami Art Week at the THesis Hotel, a chic, strikingly designed destination in Coral Gables. Retire to chic, thoughtfully designed suites, relax by the fabulous rooftop pool, and refuel at the two on-site restaurants: local favorite Mamey and the newly opened Orno.
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RESTAURANTS: WHERE TO EAT
MIAMI BEACH
Drink, Dance and Dine at Villa Azur
Villa Azur has consistently offered patrons a unique experience in the heart of South Beach, combining dining, entertainment, music, and art into one distinct space. The cuisine is avant-garde French-Mediterranean fare with an international twist, featuring delicious dishes such as a creamy pasta served tableside from a flaming cheese wheel. Those looking for a dinner-turned-party atmosphere right around the corner from Art Basel should make their reservations sooner rather than later.
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Japanese Cuisine & Design at Michelin-starred Kosushi Miami
Michelin-starred Kosushi Miami is the perfect Japanese restaurant to enjoy creative cocktails and traditional dishes by Chef Shoyo Iida during Art Basel. Located in Miami Beach’s affluent South of Fifth neighborhood, the restaurant’s ceiling to floor contemporary light oak Japanese carpentry is set to impress, designed by award winning Brazilian architect Arthur Casas.
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Best Brunch During Basel at Café Americano
Enjoy American brunch classics and comfort food with a Latin twist during Art Basel at both of Café Americano’s locations – Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Located in the heart of Miami Beach, Café Americano’s two locations are open seven days a week with an extensive brunch menu, elaborate cocktail program and late-night menu that will satisfy any craving. Diners at Café Americano Ocean Drive can enjoy oceanfront terrace dining throughout their spacious patio and second story deck; the Collins Avenue location also offers outdoor dining.
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There’s Something for Everyone at The Lincoln Eatery
Located adjacent to Lincoln Road, South Beach’s famous pedestrian shopping, dining and people-watching street, The Lincoln Eatery is a modern food hall housing over 13 global culinary concepts. Come try the homegrown, made-in-Miami dining options, or head to the food hall’s SoFlo-famous rooftop bars for cocktails with a coastal view.
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Experience the Sweet Life at Shelborne Sweet Beach
Sweet Beach, the expansive beachfront pop-up bar by Sweet Liberty located in the backyard of the iconic, oceanfront Shelborne South Beach, offers guests easy boardwalk access, breezy outside seating, classic lawn games, DJ sets and live entertainment. Enjoy world-class cocktails and a mouth-watering, Miami-inspired menu by James Beard Winner Michelle Bernstein. Decorated with bright pink patio furniture, this palm tree-lined oasis makes for the perfect photo-op!
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BRICKELL
Art, Thai & Brews at EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen
EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen is where Asian flavors meet the distinctive techniques of American barbecue, paired with refreshing beer brewed onsite. The restaurant’s interior draws inspiration from the golden and amber brews – hints of gold, metal, rope and aged brick and glass are seamlessly incorporated into the unique design. Away from the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach, EST.33 is the perfect destination to eat and see art during Art Basel weekend.
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WYNWOOD
Experience Japanese Cuisine & Design at Uchi
Award-winning sushi restaurant, Uchi, located in the Wynwood art and design district is filled with pieces from Miami-based artists including Elan Byrd and Vas Bets. Uchi’s thoughtfully-curated atmosphere and indulgent Japanese-inspired cuisine come together to bring guests an unforgettable dining experience during Art Basel. The restaurant also offers a daily happy hour from 5-6:30 p.m. featuring smaller tasting portions of many of the restaurant’s signature dishes and half off all sparkling wine and champagne.
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CORAL GABLES
Dine in an Island-Minded Oasis at Mamey Miami
Located inside the THēsis Hotel, Mamey is inspired by Chef Nevin Patel’s travels throughout Asia, Polynesia and the Caribbean. The restaurant showcases the exotic, tropical flavors with farm-to-table ingredients sourced directly from the chef’s own two-acre farm, Rancho Patel in Homestead, Florida. Searching for the perfect rooftop restaurant? Visit Mamey on 3rd, the vibrant island-minded al fresco extension of Mamey on the third floor of the THēsis Hotel, for flavorful bites and daily live music.
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Discover Orno: A Hot New Restaurant Featuring Wood-Fired Cuisine
Orno, a modern neighborhood restaurant with a chic and sophisticated yet laid-back atmosphere, pairs wood-fired dishes with the restaurant’s refined, hand-crafted cocktails inspired by literary classics and a thoughtfully-crafted wine list. Try the modern American menu of steakhouse favorites, high-end seafood, and seasonal produce that creates an exquisite farm-to-table experience using only locally sourced ingredients.
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