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Where to Eat and Drink Near the Kaseya Center

Think outside the concession stand

by Dara Smith and Olee Fowler Updated Oct 21, 2024, 10:00am EDT

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by Dara Smith and Olee Fowler Updated Oct 21, 2024, 10:00am EDT

While the rest of the country cools down, Downtown Miami heats up with a flurry of activity. From music performances to basketball games, the Kaseya Center (aka formerly known as the American Airlines Arena and, for a short time, the FTX Arena) is the place to be when it comes to nighttime happenings.

While the venue concessions are nothing to sneer at, for those wanting something a bit more substantial, here are a few restaurants and watering holes within a 20-minute walk of the arena.

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Mignonette

Mignonette is a local go-to for some of the freshest oysters in town. Oyster lovers can get their fix of raw, Rockefeller, or “Frank;” or try them all with a generous oyster flight. Other notable seafood items include a lobster roll (served warm or cold), seafood towers, and lobster deviled eggs.

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132

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Giselle Miami

Located a few blocks from the Kaseya Center, this clubstaurant is the perfect spot for a post-game meal, offering skyline views of downtown Miami from its perch above E11EVEN nightclub. The menu features Asian, Mediterranean, and French-inspired dishes alongside cocktails in an upscale setting for late-night dining.

15 NE 11th St (11 Street), Miami, FL 33132

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The Corner

The Corner is the city’s essential postgame hangout, open until the early morning hours every day. The neighborhood pub features an impressive selection of domestic and imported beers, wines, spirits, and snacks.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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Eleventh Street Pizza

Pizza and sporting events are a classic combo, which is why grabbing a slice or even a whole pie at Eleventh Street Pizza is the perfect beginning or ending to the evening at Kaseya Center. The NY-style pizzeria, housed in the former Fooqs location, serves up classic and not-so-classic pies like the wild shroom topped with maitake mushrooms, thyme, garlic, shallot, mozzarella, garlic confit, caramelized onions, parsley, and sourdough breadcrumbs.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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ViceVersa

ViceVersa, an Italian aperitivo bar by award-winning bartender Valentino Longo and the team behind the now-closed Jaguar Sun, brings a Miami twist to Italian cocktails. The sexy 60-seat space features an emerald green tiled bar, slate green walls, and modern art by Italian futurist Jean Vaquier. The cocktail menu, crafted by Longo, offers 14 drinks across three categories: The Negroni Family, Martinis, and Signature Cocktails, with highlights like the MI-TO blend, Italian-VICE, and Brucio in Bocca. Complementing the drinks, the food menu by the Jaguar Sun’s chefs includes a raw bar, appetizers, and can’t-miss Neapolitan pizzas.

398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

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Black Market Miami

This popular Downtown Miami sports bar has now opened a location closer to the Kaseya Center. To drink? Fans order beer in bulk by the bottle. To eat? Bar food is what’s for dinner, with burgers on burgers, tacos, and beer-battered onion rings.

401 Biscayne Blvd Unit 225-N, Miami, FL 33132

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La Cañita

La Cantina at Bayside Marketplace is a prime pre- or post-game spot for fueling up after catching a Miami Heat game. Located just a short stroll from the Kaseya Center, the restaurant’s menu spotlights Cuban staples like ropa vieja and lechón asado, while also offering creative dishes like watermelon caprese and cayenne-dusted conch fritters. Seafood fans should go for the whole fried snapper, served with Haitian pikliz and guasacaca sauce. Carnivores can dive into the parrillada platter, which comes stacked with various grilled meats.

401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

CVI.CHE 105 Downtown

If ceviche is what is being craved, Cvi.Che 105 has loads of it. Marinated with lime juice and accented with onions, cilantro, corn, and sweet potatoes, this Peruvian plate is ideal for sharing or taking down solo.

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SevenRooms

105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Biscayne Bay Brewing

Located in downtown Miami’s historic Old Post Office building, this brewery offers both an outdoor patio and a third-floor taproom ideal for pre- or post-game drinks. Happy hour runs Wednesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends from noon to 6 p.m., with $4 beers, $8 wines, $10 cocktails, and $8 bar bites. The brewery also partners with local sports teams, serving its beers at the Biscayne Brew Hall in LoanDepot Park during Marlins games and at Miami Heat games in the Kaseya Center.

100 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

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Mama Tried

Low-key turn-up is Mama Tried’s style, pumping out diverse beats every night of the week. The cocktail menu features creative libations, while the retro bar games pay homage to a different time in nightlife’s past.

207 NE 1st St, Miami, FL 33132

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Over Under

This Florida-inspired eclectic watering hole slash restaurant offers well-crafted cocktails, booze-filled slushies, and a menu filled with items like a much-buzzed-about burger that is akin to a high-end Big Mac, cirspy alligator bites, and sour orange pie.

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

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Lost Boy

While Lost Boy might best be known for its clever cocktails and popular happy hour, its food menu is also more expansive than most with a variety of charcuterie boards, sandwiches, hot dogs, and heartier items like mac ‘n cheese and pot pie.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

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Café Bastille

A hidden gem with a flair for French cuisine, Cafe Bastille is a refreshing alternative to typical Miami flavors. From foie gras to pate, delicacies are aplenty at this charming brasserie.

248 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131

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Meraki Greek Bistro

For simple Greek food in a laid-back setting, Meraki Greek Bistro serves up both with a smile. Guests enjoy traditional dishes like kebabs, gyros, spanakopita, and roasted lemon potatoes that will make anyone question their low-carb diet.

142 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131

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Novikov Miami

The proper place to flaunt that after-game getup, Novikov Miami is the cool kid in town when it comes to high-end Asian dining. With sushi, dim sum, and a mean Peking duck, the dishes are as “Instagramable” as the Biscayne Bay views.

300 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131

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Zuma Miami

This modern Japanese mainstay in Downtown Miami, inspired by traditional izakaya-style dining, boasts a non-stop crowd of sleek, chic, celebrities, scene-chasers, and food lovers before and after every Miami Heat game.

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SevenRooms

270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131

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Mignonette

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132

Mignonette is a local go-to for some of the freshest oysters in town. Oyster lovers can get their fix of raw, Rockefeller, or “Frank;” or try them all with a generous oyster flight. Other notable seafood items include a lobster roll (served warm or cold), seafood towers, and lobster deviled eggs.

210 NE 18th St, Miami, FL 33132

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Giselle Miami

15 NE 11th St (11 Street), Miami, FL 33132

Located a few blocks from the Kaseya Center, this clubstaurant is the perfect spot for a post-game meal, offering skyline views of downtown Miami from its perch above E11EVEN nightclub. The menu features Asian, Mediterranean, and French-inspired dishes alongside cocktails in an upscale setting for late-night dining.

15 NE 11th St (11 Street), Miami, FL 33132

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The Corner

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

The Corner is the city’s essential postgame hangout, open until the early morning hours every day. The neighborhood pub features an impressive selection of domestic and imported beers, wines, spirits, and snacks.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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Eleventh Street Pizza

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Pizza and sporting events are a classic combo, which is why grabbing a slice or even a whole pie at Eleventh Street Pizza is the perfect beginning or ending to the evening at Kaseya Center. The NY-style pizzeria, housed in the former Fooqs location, serves up classic and not-so-classic pies like the wild shroom topped with maitake mushrooms, thyme, garlic, shallot, mozzarella, garlic confit, caramelized onions, parsley, and sourdough breadcrumbs.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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ViceVersa

398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

ViceVersa, an Italian aperitivo bar by award-winning bartender Valentino Longo and the team behind the now-closed Jaguar Sun, brings a Miami twist to Italian cocktails. The sexy 60-seat space features an emerald green tiled bar, slate green walls, and modern art by Italian futurist Jean Vaquier. The cocktail menu, crafted by Longo, offers 14 drinks across three categories: The Negroni Family, Martinis, and Signature Cocktails, with highlights like the MI-TO blend, Italian-VICE, and Brucio in Bocca. Complementing the drinks, the food menu by the Jaguar Sun’s chefs includes a raw bar, appetizers, and can’t-miss Neapolitan pizzas.

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398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

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Black Market Miami

401 Biscayne Blvd Unit 225-N, Miami, FL 33132

This popular Downtown Miami sports bar has now opened a location closer to the Kaseya Center. To drink? Fans order beer in bulk by the bottle. To eat? Bar food is what’s for dinner, with burgers on burgers, tacos, and beer-battered onion rings.

401 Biscayne Blvd Unit 225-N, Miami, FL 33132

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La Cañita

401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

La Cantina at Bayside Marketplace is a prime pre- or post-game spot for fueling up after catching a Miami Heat game. Located just a short stroll from the Kaseya Center, the restaurant’s menu spotlights Cuban staples like ropa vieja and lechón asado, while also offering creative dishes like watermelon caprese and cayenne-dusted conch fritters. Seafood fans should go for the whole fried snapper, served with Haitian pikliz and guasacaca sauce. Carnivores can dive into the parrillada platter, which comes stacked with various grilled meats.

401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

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CVI.CHE 105 Downtown

105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

If ceviche is what is being craved, Cvi.Che 105 has loads of it. Marinated with lime juice and accented with onions, cilantro, corn, and sweet potatoes, this Peruvian plate is ideal for sharing or taking down solo.

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105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

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Biscayne Bay Brewing

100 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

Located in downtown Miami’s historic Old Post Office building, this brewery offers both an outdoor patio and a third-floor taproom ideal for pre- or post-game drinks. Happy hour runs Wednesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends from noon to 6 p.m., with $4 beers, $8 wines, $10 cocktails, and $8 bar bites. The brewery also partners with local sports teams, serving its beers at the Biscayne Brew Hall in LoanDepot Park during Marlins games and at Miami Heat games in the Kaseya Center.

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100 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

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Mama Tried

207 NE 1st St, Miami, FL 33132

Low-key turn-up is Mama Tried’s style, pumping out diverse beats every night of the week. The cocktail menu features creative libations, while the retro bar games pay homage to a different time in nightlife’s past.

207 NE 1st St, Miami, FL 33132

Visit Website

Over Under

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

This Florida-inspired eclectic watering hole slash restaurant offers well-crafted cocktails, booze-filled slushies, and a menu filled with items like a much-buzzed-about burger that is akin to a high-end Big Mac, cirspy alligator bites, and sour orange pie.

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

Visit Website

Lost Boy

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

While Lost Boy might best be known for its clever cocktails and popular happy hour, its food menu is also more expansive than most with a variety of charcuterie boards, sandwiches, hot dogs, and heartier items like mac ‘n cheese and pot pie.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

Visit Website

Café Bastille

248 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131

A hidden gem with a flair for French cuisine, Cafe Bastille is a refreshing alternative to typical Miami flavors. From foie gras to pate, delicacies are aplenty at this charming brasserie.

Open in Google Maps

248 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131

Visit Website

Meraki Greek Bistro

142 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131

For simple Greek food in a laid-back setting, Meraki Greek Bistro serves up both with a smile. Guests enjoy traditional dishes like kebabs, gyros, spanakopita, and roasted lemon potatoes that will make anyone question their low-carb diet.

142 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Visit Website

Novikov Miami

300 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131

The proper place to flaunt that after-game getup, Novikov Miami is the cool kid in town when it comes to high-end Asian dining. With sushi, dim sum, and a mean Peking duck, the dishes are as “Instagramable” as the Biscayne Bay views.

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300 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131

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Zuma Miami

270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131

This modern Japanese mainstay in Downtown Miami, inspired by traditional izakaya-style dining, boasts a non-stop crowd of sleek, chic, celebrities, scene-chasers, and food lovers before and after every Miami Heat game.

270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131

Visit Website

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