#DishHitList: New Menus, Openings, Events in Miami [September 2024]

September is Miami’s ultimate foodie playground, with the grand finale of Miami Spice taking center stage. But the fun doesn’t stop there: this month is buzzing with scrumptious food holidays, unbeatable happy hours, and new restaurant openings. It’s time to clear your schedule, because September’s culinary scene is on fire, and you won’t want to miss a single bite!

Events in Miami This Month

National Linguini Day at Primo’s on Sunday, September 15

Join us on National Linguini Day for a meal at Primo’s, our favorite Italian restaurant over in Downtown Miami. The restaurant serves up a plethora of scrumptious dishes, but as we’ve mentioned — we’re here for the linguini. The long, flat pasta is known for being. A perfect match for seafood Primo’s has arguably the best linguine seafood in town that’s made fresh with a daily selection of sauteed seafood, garlic, and white wine. All that’s left is to pair the dish with a nice glass of chilled white wine. 

National Cheeseburger Day at Batch on Wednesday, September 18

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at Batch Gastropub in Brickell with the epic Batch Attack Burger. This beauty is a flavor bomb, featuring a juicy brisket and short rib blend, topped with pecan-whiskey candied bacon, creamy “B1” aioli, a crispy Mac Attack croqueta, and cherrywood-smoked cheddar. Woah. Whiskey-caramelized onions add a savory punch, and truffle fries seal the deal. Want a twist? The BBQ Burger comes stacked with smoked cheddar, a beer-battered onion ring, and H.M. Root Beer BBQ sauce. Pair it with a craft cocktail or something fizzy on tap, and you’re in for a cheeseburger experience for the books. 

Batch Gastropub is located at 30 SW 12th St, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.

Italian Food with Alvaro Perez Miranda at Hiyakawa on Tuesday, September 24

By now, Hiyakawa is known as Miami’s top destination for authentic Japanese omakase with soul. Led by the culinary visionary and Goodwill Ambassador of Japanese Cuisine, Alvaro Perez Miranda, this restaurant has almost no parallels when it comes to quality Japanese dining in all its senses. Not everyone knows, however, that before starting an empire of Japanese restaurants in the 305, Perez Miranda spent 15 years promoting Italian cuisine in Japan. On September 24, the chef and restaurateur will be cooking up some of his favorite Italian dishes at the ephemeral Hiyakawa. We encourage you to make your reservation now, as this event is not to be missed. 

National Lobster Day at the Lobster Shack on September 25

Wednesday, September 25, marks National Lobster Day, and you know we’re all about the mighty crustacean. Miami has several locations where one can feast on this beautiful delicacy of the sea; however, one of them simply never disappoints, and that’s the Lobster Shack. It does have lobster in its name, after all. The shack serves up lobster in all forms you can imagine, from bisque to salads, mac and cheese to cocktails, tacos, and whole lobster boiled and ready for shucking. They are most famous, however, for their lobster rolls packed with entire claws and glistening with warm butter. We’re salivating at the thought alone. 

Monthly Events

Taco Tuesdays at Bar Tulio’s

If you haven’t caught on yet, we’re straight-up addicted to the madness that is Bar Tulio’s — and it’s not just because of the killer food. This new Mexican joint is serving up dishes and deals so well that you might just find yourself there every day (we sure do). Tuesdays? It’s taco chaos, with $1 off all tacos, $6 Mexican beers, and $10 Patron Silver shots. Let’s just say things get wild. Feeling bougie? Dive into Tulio’s jaw-dropping lobster taco with corn salsa or go full-on decadent with their short rib birria, loaded with melted cheese and a consomme bowl on the side for that epic dip. If you want to keep things more affordable, the spicy chorizo or bacon-packed ground beef tacos are fire. And don’t sleep on their veggie options — cauliflower tacos with avocado sauce and roasted portobello with black beans? Next level. For the grand finale, grab a cold Dos Equis to wash it all down. 

Ladies’ Night Wednesdays at Barsecco

All the ladies pop by Barsecco on Wednesdays for a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Combine this with the daily happy hour running from 4 to 8 p.m. for flavor-bomb tapas like golden fried calamari, grana padano truffle fries, baja chicken tacos, as well as pizza pies, all going for $9. The best place to be on a Wednesday night? Without a doubt!

The Canvas Bar Introduces New Globally-Inspired Weeknight Specials

The Canvas Bar in Edgewater is shaking things up with fresh, globally-inspired food and drink specials now through October. This hot hangout has something for everyone, with deals that’ll make your taste buds dance. Foodies can indulge in Taco Tuesdays with $8 tuna tartare tacos topped with avocado and spicy mayo, paired perfectly with $8 margaritas. On American Wednesdays catch the MLB action with a juicy $12 smashed burger and $5 draft beers. When Thursday comes around they’re having Asian Thursdays with steamy pulled pork buns drizzled with hot honey garlic sauce for $8, plus an $8 lychee martini. Finally, on Italian Sunday unwind with $10 fettuccine bolognese and a $7 spritz. 

The Canvas Bar is located at 1600 NE First Ave, Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website.

DOM’S Miami Transforms into “Haus of Negroni” in Celebration of Cocktail Culture

Brickell’s favorite local bar, DOM’S, is turning into “Haus of Negroni” now through September 30th, bringing Negroni lovers a full month of cocktail magic. This special transformation features a bold, limited-edition menu celebrating the iconic Negroni, from timeless classics to creative twists. The menu, curated by bar manager Mitchel Bauer, playfully reimagines the story of Pinocchio through 18 expertly crafted cocktails. Highlights include the Play All Day, a spicy Miami spin on the Negroni, the Belly of a Whale, a PB&J-inspired cocktail served in a ceramic whale, and the tropical Wishing on a Star, blending banana daiquiri vibes with Cuban rum culture. Haus of Negroni will also host pop-ups with guest bartenders from top Miami spots, each putting their spin on the beloved cocktail. Follow their social media for the latest updates. 

DOM’s is locatedn at 1010 Brickell Avenue Suite 200, Miami, FL 33131.  For more information, visit their official website.

Kissaki Miami Spice Omakase Menu

Kissaki is about to blow your mind this Miami Spice season with an omakase experience that’s never been done before. Think you’ve tasted it all? Think again. For a jaw-dropping $60, you’re getting 11 courses of sushi heaven, plus a glass of house sake to keep things flowing. Expect crispy fish appetizers, savory miso soup, and an 8-piece nigiri lineup featuring soy-truffle brushed salmon, madai topped with pickled plum, and chu toro dripping in black caviar. It’s Kissaki’s first Miami Spice, and they’re not holding back. This sleek, modern omakase is shaking up the scene and your taste buds will never be the same.

Kampai Happy Hour at Paperfish Sushi

Tucked away on the buzzing Espanola Way, Paperfish Sushi is brings serious heat to Miami with its Tokyo izakaya vibes and mind-blowing Nikkei fusion. If you haven’t yet, we urge everyone to stop by from 3 to 7 p.m. for their Kampai Happy Hour where you can snag a killer lineup of drinks for just $6.95 — Sapporo beer, wine, and even sake are yours for the taking. Feeling a little fancy? Step up to their $7.95 house cocktails like the passionfruit martini or a dangerously smooth whiskey sour. Now, let’s talk bites. For $7.95, you’ll be diving into pork and shrimp gyoza, chef’s sashimi, or even tiradito. Want ceviche or a few rounds of maki? It’s all there for you. 

New Happy Hour at RED South Beach 

While RED South Beach might be ranked one of the top steakhouses in the country and has a price point to match, it still manages to roll out amazing specials for its loyal patrons. This month the steakhouse is offering us its new happy hour. Weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. guests can enjoy $10 bar bites and $10 wines and 2×1 cocktails. Bar bites include options like the addictive crispy bang bang shrimp, king crab dip, and tuna wontons, to name a few. This might just be their best happy hour yet! 

New Restaurant Openings

Discover more new restaurant openings in Miami this month in our monthly roundup.

Sixty Vines

Sixty Vines is shaking up Miami’s dining scene with a wine experience unlike any other. Dropping vineyard vibes right into the heart of downtown at Miami World Center, this new spot is all about sustainability, good wine, and killer eats. With 60 wines on tap – from top vineyards around the globe – you can sip by the flight, half glass, or even go all in with a bottle. Their eco-friendly system makes every pour as fresh as straight from the barrel. The vibe? Laid-back but classy. Expect charcuterie boards, wood-grilled steaks, and their famous Double Cabernet Burger. Brunch, lunch, or dinner – Sixty Vines is ready to take Miami by storm.

Sixty Vines is located at at150 NE 8th Street #135,  Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website.