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The 6 Best Miami Lunch Spots with Outdoor Seating

Geoffrey AndersonJune 1, 2025

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Miami’s outdoor dining scene is strong. Great food, creative cocktails, and patios made for hanging out and digging in – it’s as simple as that. Here are six of our favorite lunch spots: 

Bakan

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Step into Bakan and you’re instantly hit with tropical energy and Wynwood’s signature artsy edge. This happening spot serves cocktails as colorful as the neighborhood’s famous murals, plus plates bursting with bright Mexican flavors. Mezcal lovers and those chasing that perfect punch of spice will find their happy place here, all under their covered outdoor patio. Bakan’s outdoor dining isn’t just a meal – it’s a full-on vibe, especially on weekends.

Bakan is located at 2801 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.

Carpaccio

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If you’ve never had the pleasure of dining outdoors at Carpaccio, know this: it’s less of a patio,  more of a scene. Located at the Bal Harbour Shops, Carpaccio isn’t just where people eat –  it’s where people arrive. The Italian menu is as classic as the setting, with signature carpaccio that lives up to the name and no shortage of pastas. Whether you’re sealing a deal, toasting with friends, or people-watching between bites of veal tortellini, the outdoor terrace turns any meal into a moment. 

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

For a genuine taste of Germany without hopping on a plane, Fritz and Franz transports you straight to a lively beer garden right in the heart of Coral Gables. Their sprawling outdoor patio is a playground for your palate, where hearty sausages sizzle with savory goodness, schnitzels arrive golden and crispy, and frosty steins of beer flow freely. Whether it’s a weekend crew gathering, a casual lunch date, or a solo mid-day escape, Fritz and Franz wraps you in warm, old-world charm with a splash of South Florida sunshine — Prost! 

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus is located at 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, visit their official Instagram. 

Ironside Pizza

Ironside Pizza nails the balance between low-key and high-quality. You’re surrounded by art studios and design shops, but the ambiance is more kick-back than curated. The outdoor space is leafy and mellow, and the pizzas come out fast, hot, and perfect every time.

This is where you bring your out-of-town friend to look like you’re in the know, or where you come alone for lunch to enjoy a few slices under the trees. It’s just great pizza in a great spot.

The Lobster Shack

Lobster Shack is proof that great food doesn’t need a dress code. Just a short stroll from the sand, this South of Fifth favorite keeps things simple: fresh-caught seafood, memorable flavors, and a chill vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer.

The lobster rolls are the main event – buttery, overstuffed, and straight-up addictive – but don’t sleep on the crab dip, fish tacos, or seared tuna salad either. Here, it feels like summer all year long, where you can roll in sun-kissed and hungry for lunch, and walk out happy and full.

Loretta and the Butcher

At Loretta and the Butcher, Argentine tradition meets Coconut Grove cool. The steaks here stick with you long after the last bite. Empanadas, here, are the perfect start (or finish) to a meal, and the sweetbreads are a must if you’re a fan. The wine list is no slouch either; there’s usually some deal going on, so be sure to ask. Loretta’s outdoor seating is shaded, which is great on especially hot days; sit outside for lunch and people-watch if the weather is comfortable.