Restaurants near Nobu Hotel Miami Beach worth trying
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has several on-site dining options worth trying: Nobu Miami for Japanese‑Peruvian dinner, Ocean Social for all‑day American seafood with ocean views, Café Inez for coffee and light bites, the Nobu Lobby Bar for cocktails and Tanoshi Hour, and Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar for poolside drinks and snacks. Reservations are recommended for Nobu Miami; casual venues generally do not require them.
In this guide
- On-site dining at a glance
- Nobu Miami — best for dinner and special nights
- Ocean Social — family‑friendly all‑day option
- Poolside and beach bites — Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar
- Café Inez — quick coffee, pastries and sandwiches
- Nobu Lobby Bar & Tanoshi Hour — cocktails and small plates
- In‑room dining and rooms to know
On-site dining at a glance
The hotel offers five main food and beverage outlets on property: Nobu Miami, Nobu Lobby Bar, Ocean Social, Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar, and Café Inez. Together they cover formal dinner, casual all‑day meals, poolside service and grab‑and‑go items.
Hours and reservation rules vary by venue: Nobu Miami serves dinner only and recommends reservations; Ocean Social covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch; Aquatica and Café Inez are more casual with no advance reservation required.
- Nobu Miami — Japanese‑Peruvian, dinner only; reservations recommended
- Ocean Social — American/seafood, breakfast/lunch/dinner and weekend brunch
- Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar — poolside menu, daytime hours (no reservations)
- Café Inez — lobby café for coffee, pastries and sandwiches
- Nobu Lobby Bar — cocktails, small plates and daily Tanoshi Hour
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Nobu Miami | Dinner (reservation recommended) |
| Ocean Social | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch |
| Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar | Pool & beach daytime service |
Nobu Miami — best for dinner and special nights
Nobu Miami is the hotel's signature Japanese‑Peruvian (Nikkei) restaurant, serving signature dishes such as Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi. The restaurant includes an oceanfront patio as well as indoor dining and a lounge.
Nobu Miami serves dinner only. Service times are Sunday–Thursday 6:00 PM–9:45 PM (kitchen closes ~10:15 PM) and Friday–Saturday 6:00 PM–10:45 PM (kitchen closes ~11:15 PM). Reservations are recommended and the restaurant can be booked for semi‑private or private events.
- Reservations: online or by phone; contact Nobu Miami directly for Teppan table bookings
- Dress: listed as 'Smart Casual' on OpenTable
- Event options: semi‑private rooms and full restaurant buyouts are available
| When | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dinner (Sun–Thu) | 6:00 PM–9:45 PM (kitchen closes ~10:15 PM) |
| Dinner (Fri–Sat) | 6:00 PM–10:45 PM (kitchen closes ~11:15 PM) |
Ocean Social — family‑friendly all‑day option
Ocean Social is the hotel's seaside American/seafood restaurant suited to families and groups looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch with ocean views. The menu emphasizes organic and farm‑to‑table ingredients.
Because Ocean Social serves across multiple meal periods, it's a convenient daily choice whether you want a leisurely breakfast before the beach or a casual dinner after sunset.
- Breakfast Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
- Lunch Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
- Dinner Sun–Thu: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Weekend brunch Sat–Sun: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
| Meal | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:30 AM–11:00 AM |
| Lunch (Mon–Fri) | 12:00 PM–3:30 PM |
| Dinner (Sun–Thu) | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM |
| Dinner (Fri–Sat) | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM |
Poolside and beach bites — Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar
Aquatica Pool & Beach Bar serves handcrafted cocktails and light bites with American, local and Latin American influences. It operates beside the pool and beach for daytime dining and drinks.
The venue does not require reservations and is set up for easy daytime use while you’re at the pool or on the beach.
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Food service typically starts at 11:00 AM
- Good option for relaxed daytime meals and cocktails
| When | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (food from 11:00 AM) |
| Fri–Sat | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (food from 11:00 AM) |
Café Inez — quick coffee, pastries and sandwiches
Café Inez is the casual lobby café for coffee, smoothies, baked goods, salads and sandwiches. It’s useful for grab‑and‑go breakfasts, snacks between beach sessions, or a casual late‑night bite.
Reservations are not needed; the café stays open long hours, including early morning service suitable for guests heading to the beach or excursions.
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 6:00 AM–12:00 AM
- Good for quick breakfasts, takeout coffee and light daytime meals
- Located in the hotel lobby for easy access
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 6:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 6:00 AM–12:00 AM |
Nobu Lobby Bar & Tanoshi Hour — cocktails and small plates
The Nobu Lobby Bar serves cocktails and Nobu small plates in the lobby; it’s a convenient pre‑dinner stop or evening bar option. The bar offers a daily Tanoshi Hour with tapa‑style Nobu classics and promotional drink prices.
Hours vary by day and the bar stays open later than the other outlets, making it suitable for late arrivals or a nightcap after Nobu Miami.
- Lobby Bar hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Thursday–Saturday 11:00 AM–12:30 AM
- Tanoshi Hour typically runs daily in the late‑afternoon to early evening window (officially listed as 5:00 PM–close on hotel materials)
- No reservations needed for bar seating; walk‑ins are standard
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Wed | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Thu–Sat | 11:00 AM–12:30 AM |
In‑room dining and rooms to know
In‑room dining is available daily with set service hours and can be a convenient option if you prefer to dine in your room. In‑room dining hours cover early morning through evening and are longer on weekends.
If you want a room with balcony or ocean views for private meals, consider room types that include balcony or ocean in their names when booking.
- In‑room dining hours: Sunday–Thursday 7:00 AM–10:15 PM; Friday–Saturday 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Room names that include views or balcony: Bay View Room; Ocean View King with Balcony; Ocean View Two Queen with Balcony; Zen Ocean View Suite with Balcony; Umi Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with Balcony; Villa, Balcony, Ocean View; Villa, Balcony, Bay View (Yuhi, Sunset View)
| Room type (example) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ocean View King with Balcony | Ocean view, balcony |
| Bay View Room | Bay view options available |
| Umi Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with Balcony | Suite with balcony and ocean view |
