Miami Restaurants for Groups and Large Parties

Miami restaurants for groups and large parties 🍽️

There are hundreds of restaurant options in Miami. But which best meets your group’s needs? Do you want a private dining room? A lively, music-filled atmosphere? Or maybe just a place that’s consistent and can handle a hungry busload of guests without blinking an eye? That’s where we come in. At Miami Tour Company, we’ve tested them all, and we know which restaurants deliver for groups.

Our Group Dining Guide is divided into three sections:

1. Restaurant suggestions (with firsthand experience).
2. Special group menu spotlight.
3. Top-rated Miami restaurants across different categories.

Restaurants that welcome groups 🙌

We’ve taken private charters to all these spots, and they’ve never let us down:

• Ball & Chain – Live salsa music in Little Havana. Perfect if your group likes mojitos with their dinner.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – A seafood staple at Bayside, with movie trivia baked into the menu.
• Joe's Stone Crab – A Miami legend since 1913. Heads up: stone crab season is October–May only.
• Mango's Tropical Cafe – Dinner, dancing, and feathers. Yes, it’s dinner theater Miami-style.
• Rusty Pelican – Known for its jaw-dropping skyline views. Bonus points if you time your reservation with sunset.
• Versailles – The world’s most famous Cuban restaurant. Your group will be talking about the Cuban coffee for days. ☕
• Smith & Wollensky – A steakhouse right on the water in South Pointe Park, with space for groups big and small.

Fun tip: At Peacock Café in Coconut Grove, you’re dining near where Miami was founded in the late 1800s. Early settlers used to gather under a massive peacock-filled banyan tree—talk about colorful dinner companions.

Group menu spotlight: La Carreta restaurant 🇨🇺

Many of our clients love La Carreta Cuban restaurant in Coral Gables. The family-style group menu includes:

• Cuban sandwich
• Chicken empanada
• Fresh salad
• Rice and beans
• Cheese & guava pastry
• Cuban coffee

It’s the kind of meal that makes you feel like an honorary member of a Cuban family. Just don’t argue over who gets the last pastelito. If you’re new to Cuban food, check out our Little Havana Dining Guide, which has a glossary and insider tips.

Top miami restaurants by category 🏆

Our list of top spots (based on customer feedback and our own experiences) proves Miami has something for everyone:

• Top Brunch: Nikki Beach, Prime Fish, Juvia
• Best Waterfront: Smith & Wollensky, Monty’s, Rusty Pelican
• Wynwood Favorites: Jimmy’z, Coyo Taco, Wynwood Diner
• Little Havana Classics: El Exquisito, Ball & Chain, El Cristo
• South Beach Icons: Puerto Sagua, 11th Street Diner, La Sandwicherie
• Best Views: Verde at Pérez Art Museum, Amara at Paraiso, Area 31
• Vegan & Gluten-Free Heroes: Planta South Beach, Full Bloom, Essensia

Pro tips for group dining in Miami

• Reserve early: Some restaurants require deposits for groups of 15+.
• Ask about set menus: They’re often faster, cheaper, and keep everyone happy.
• Plan for traffic: A “10-minute drive” in Miami at rush hour can take 40. Your reservation will thank you.

💡 If you found this Group Dining post helpful, be sure to check out our Travel Agents's Guide for even more tips on making the most of your time in Miami.