Upland Miami

Address | 49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

As a chef and foodie, you can imagine I love a good happy hour. Not just for the cocktails but also because it’s a fun time to try small plates at different restaurants, at great prices. When I’m on vacation we usually eat dinner later at night so happy hour is a good time to have a cocktail and a bite to stave off hunger. It also gives me the opportunity to more deeply explore the food scene. I found that a great spot in Miami for happy hour is Upland Miami. Upland has a restaurant in NYC which I haven’t tried yet, but it’s on the list! Upland Miami has a really nice happy hour menu with a large selection of small plates. They definitely offer a more extensive happy hour menu than many restaurants offer. The bar is welcoming. The space is light and airy and large jars of preserved bright yellow Meyer lemons line the walls.

The happy hour cocktails have a light and fresh taste suitable for time spent on a beachy holiday. I recommend trying the Rosemary Gin & Tonic (Bombay Dry gin, fresh lemon, rosemary syrup). On the menu you can choose from prawns, to burgers or pizza. In the photo below is the wood-roasted beets with feta, walnuts and chives,  Baja style fish tacos, and fried shishito peppers. I would have to say that none of the dishes are stand out but they’re all tasty.

Are you a happy hour fan? I’d love to hear about your favorite happy hour spots in your hometown. Sound off in the comments below.

Cheers,

Chef Seis