Restaurants near Faena Miami Beach — nearby spots to try
Faena Miami Beach has several on-site restaurants and bars you can try without leaving the property, including Los Fuegos (open-fire Argentine cuisine), Pao by Paul Qui (modern Asian), El Secreto Omakase (six-seat sushi), and Veranda for poolside breakfast. There are also late-night lounges (The Living Room, Saxony Bar) and open-air options like Tree of Life and Sun Bar for cocktails and small plates.
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Signature on‑site restaurants
Faena Miami Beach offers multiple signature venues on property. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann focuses on open-fire, Argentine grilling; Pao by Paul Qui serves modern Asian dishes blending Filipino, Spanish, Japanese and French flavors.
El Secreto Omakase is an ultra‑exclusive six-seat omakase (Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-inspired kaiseki) with two nightly seatings; Veranda is the hotel’s poolside breakfast spot with terrace views of the pool and ocean.
- Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann — open-fire Argentine cooking (breakfast, lunch, dinner service listed on hotel site).
- Pao by Paul Qui — modern Asian; live music Friday–Saturday evenings.
- El Secreto Omakase — six-seat omakase, two seatings nightly (Tue–Sat).
- Veranda — breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., pool and ocean views.
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Los Fuegos | Breakfast, lunch, dinner (see hotel for hours) |
| Pao by Paul Qui | Dinner (Tue–Sat evenings) |
| El Secreto Omakase | Dinner (Tue–Sat, two seatings) |
Casual and poolside options
For relaxed meals or breakfast by the water, Veranda is the main poolside restaurant and serves morning dishes with pool and ocean views from its terrace.
Tree of Life and Sun Bar offer garden- and pool-adjacent small plates, crudos, sushi selections and tropical cocktails in open-air settings for daytime or early evening dining.
- Veranda — breakfast service and poolside seating.
- Tree of Life — open-air garden setting with cocktails and small plates.
- Sun Bar — outdoor, garden-side tropical cocktails and seafood.
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Veranda | Breakfast and poolside starts |
| Tree of Life | Garden cocktails and small plates |
| Sun Bar | Open-air cocktails and light seafood |
Late-night lounges and live music
If you want after-dinner drinks or live music, The Living Room and Saxony Bar are the main late-night venues. The Living Room is styled as a jazz bar with Vinyl Tuesdays and extended evening hours; Saxony Bar is a speakeasy-style lounge with DJs and light bites.
Pao also features live music on Friday and Saturday evenings starting around 7:00 p.m., useful if you prefer to pair a meal with a local performance.
- The Living Room — classic cocktails, live music; hours vary (evening to late night).
- Saxony Bar — speakeasy-style, live DJ sets; hours vary — check the concierge.
- Pao — live music Fridays and Saturdays from about 7:00 p.m.
| Venue | Typical hours (hotel lists) |
|---|---|
| The Living Room | Evenings to late night (see hotel for current schedule) |
| Saxony Bar | Late-night; hours vary — check concierge |
Reservations, dress codes and omakase details
Reservations are recommended for most hotel restaurants. El Secreto Omakase confirms bookings only after full payment and enforces an arrival-time policy for seatings; Pao and Los Fuegos accept reservations and have group booking contacts for parties of eight or more.
Several dining venues enforce an Elegant Chic dress code (no shorts, sandals or beachwear) — particularly Los Fuegos and Pao. El Secreto Omakase requests Business Casual attire.
- El Secreto Omakase — two seatings (6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.), closed Sun–Mon; reservations confirmed after full payment; late arrivals may be refused.
- Pao by Paul Qui — dinner Tue–Sat; Elegant Chic dress code; live music Fri–Sat.
- Los Fuegos — breakfast through dinner; Elegant Chic dress code for evening service; email losfuegos@faena.com for large groups.
| Venue | Dress code / reservation notes |
|---|---|
| El Secreto Omakase | Business Casual; full payment required to confirm |
| Pao by Paul Qui | Elegant Chic; reserved evening hours |
| Los Fuegos | Elegant Chic for dinner; group reservations via email |
Dining with family and children
Faena Miami Beach welcomes guests of all ages and has family-friendly options like Veranda and Los Fuegos (which serves breakfast and lunch as well). The hotel provides babysitting/childcare services for a surcharge if you need evening child care while you dine.
Note that some dining venues are intimate or adults-oriented (El Secreto Omakase, late-night lounges), so verify suitability for children when booking. The hotel maintains an adults-only 'Standard' pool area separate from family pool spaces.
- Family-friendly: Veranda (breakfast/pool), Los Fuegos (breakfast/lunch service available).
- Adults-oriented: El Secreto Omakase, The Living Room late-night sets, Saxony Bar.
- Babysitting/childcare: available for a surcharge — contact the hotel for details and booking.
| If you’re traveling with kids | Tip |
|---|---|
| Want family breakfast | Book Veranda or Los Fuegos morning service |
| Need childcare while dining | Arrange hotel babysitting/childcare (surcharge) |
| Avoid late-night venues | Stick to poolside and garden dining for earlier hours |
Nearby walking options and things to pair with dining
Faena Miami Beach sits on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach with direct beach access and the Miami Beach Boardwalk close by. If you’d like a short stroll before or after a meal, the oceanfront and boardwalk are immediately accessible from the property.
The Faena Forum cultural space is very close to the hotel if you plan a performance or exhibit visit before dinner; the Museum of Ice Cream is essentially next door. For off‑island excursions or longer outings, ask the concierge about recommended transport options.
- Beach and Miami Beach Boardwalk — immediate oceanfront access from the hotel.
- Faena Forum — nearby cultural venue for performances and events.
- Museum of Ice Cream — roughly next door if you want a quick stop.
| Nearby spot | Why it pairs with dining |
|---|---|
| Miami Beach Boardwalk | Short oceanfront walk before/after breakfast or dinner |
| Faena Forum | Catch a show or exhibit then dine on property |
| Museum of Ice Cream | Quick daytime stop near poolside lunch or Veranda |
