Posted by Miami Guide Staff | Jun 25, 2022
As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Monday, July 4th 2022, we wanted to share some delicious food and drink specials being served up all weekend long. These tasty deals are sure to make sparks fly. From red, white and blue themed co*cktails to all-American classics, the below South Florida dining destinations are the perfect spots to celebrate America’s birthday with friends and family.
Nikki Beach
Dust off your favorite cowboy hat and spend Independence Day in a Southern State of Mind! Join Nikki Beach for a cowboy disco celebration in partnership with Calirosa Tequila, leading rosa tequila brand. Guests will enjoy speciality Calirosa Tequila co*cktails like the Paloma Rosa (Calirosa Rosa Blanco, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Fresh Pink Juice) and the Sunset Hour (Calirosa Rosa Blanco, Aperol, Grapefruit) and more.
Dance the night away to sounds by producer and guest DJ Francis Mercier, and enjoy entertainment amidst sparkly decor with a country twist. End the night with a bang while watching Nikki Beach’s own fireworks show at 9pm.
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop
Fireworks for your taste buds are popping with flavor at the Magic City’s favorite bake shop!Fireman Derek’s Bake Shopis celebrating America’s birthday all weekend-long fromSaturday,July 2toMonday,July 4with specialtyStar Spangled Ice Cream Sandwichesfor$9.99. The patriotic treat, which will beavailable in-store only, features two red, white & blue sprinkle cookies filled with scoops of your favorite FDBS handmade ice cream flavor including White Chocolate Guava Cookie Dough, Red Velvet, Birthday Cake and Chocolate Brownie. The specialty RW&B sprinkle cookies will also be available individually for$4 each.On Monday, July 4, both Fireman Derek’s outposts will close at 8PM.Fireman Derek’s – Wynwoodis located at2545 N. Miami Avenue; Telephone:(786) 703-3623;Fireman Derek’s – Coconut Groveis located at3435 Main Highway;Telephone:(786) 502-2396.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Celebrate Independence Day with an indulgent BBQ and oceanfront fireworks atThe Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne,Miami. OnMonday,July 4from7:30PMto9PM, the festivities kick off with music, festive favors and a delicious BBQ including picnic-style salads, NY strip steak, BBQ ribs, shrimp on the barbie, grilled chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages and an array of sweet treats. The BBQ is priced at$109 per person;$57.23 per child(ages 3 – 12). Alcoholic libations will be available for purchase from a cash bar. At9PM, grab front row seats for the resort’s spectacularoceanfront firework show. Tickets for the celebration can be purchased on EventBrite –HERE. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is located at455 Grand Bay Drivein Key Biscayne. Telephone:(305) 365-4228
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Spend the holiday weekend at Conde Nast Traveler’s #1 Florida Resort. Room rates start at$329a night including complimentary welcome drinks and complimentary late checkout based on availability. Book a tee time, indulge at âme Spa & Wellness Collective or have a blast at Tidal Cove waterpark during your stay. Select the Independence Day package for a room and admission to the resort’sFourth on the Greenparty complete with food trucks, fun and games and fireworks starting at$424a night. Prices not inclusive of tax and resort fee; book atjwmarriottturnberry.com.JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is located at19999 W Country Club Drivein Aventura.
Corsair Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy Independence Day atCorsair Kitchen & Bar, where guests will be seated on the restaurant’s terrace overlooking the golf course ($150 per person) or inside the dining room ($120 per person). The evening features a delicious dinner buffet as well as access to various food trucks on the lawn for the resort’sFourth on the Greencelebration; an open bar featuring bubbles, beer, wine, water and soda as well as a Maestro Dobel tequila bar featuring complimentary tequila tastings and margaritas. There will be a musician performing and a special VIP location allocated for private viewing of the fireworks show. The event gets underway at6:30PM. Seating is limited; reservations are required and can be made by calling(786) 279-6800. CORSAIR Kitchen + Bar is located in the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa at19999 W Country Club Drivein Aventura.
InterContinental Miami
Experience Independence Day at the iconic downtown Miami hotel, where guests can enjoy the ultimate escape with a Fourth of July getaway. Celebrate Independence Day by taking in the stunning views of Biscayne Bay, waking up to a complimentary breakfast at the hotel’s own Olé restaurantand special 4th of July celebrations. OnMonday, July 4guests can sip co*cktails, dance to music and enjoy a rooftop viewing of the downtown Miami fireworks show, on Miami’s exclusiveVIP Skylawn. Signature co*cktails and other libationswill beavailable from the cash bar.Booking is now available, and reservations can be madeHERE.InterContinental Miami is located at100 Chopin Plazain downtown Miami.
Time Out Market Miami
March to the beat at Time out Market Miami as we get down with an all-day family-friendly party. All weekend long, Market-goers can celebrate with themed-co*cktails, including watermelon jello shots andE11EVEN Vodkared, white and blue pop-rocks at the Time Out Bar. The Market will be the perfect destination before the beach and fireworks with all-American classics like the mouth-watering Smashburgers and Key Lime Pie boozy shakes from Little Liberty, Chick’n Jones famous chicken buckets, PizzaElla Margarita classic pizza, and more. The Market will also have face painting and sidewalk chalk art activities for children. Resident DJs will also keep you dancing and grooving to upbeatmusic all weekend long.Time Out Marketis located at1601 Drexel Avenue, Miami Beach; Telephone:(786) 753-5388;https://www.
LA CANITA
Celebrate Independence Day with La Cañita,thelatest Caribbean-Latin American concept-driven restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chefMichelle Bernsteinand partnerDavid Martinez, located in Bayside Marketplace. Offering spectacular waterfront views of the fireworks beginning at dusk, fun specialty co*cktails, BBQ specials and live music, La Cañita is certainly the place to be this 4th of July!Address:Located in Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33132
LA TRAILA BARBECUE
La Traila Barbecue,Miami’s genuine Texas-style craftbarbecue, founded by Miami native/Buffalo Bills Wide ReceiverIsaiah McKenzieand Austin native and pitmasterMel Rodriguez, has your back all weekend. Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery, treat your BBQ guests to Miami’s best slow smoked prime brisket, pulled pork, ribs and sausage. In addition to platters and meat by the half pound, signature drool-worthy items include theBrisket Sundaewith a mac and cheese base then layered with baked beans and cream corn then topped with smoked brisket, cotija cheese, crema and house sauce;La Barbecue Stackwith sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, topped with our house-made sauce, pickles and onions; a variety ofburgers,fried chicken sandwiches, andsides.As a nod to Mel’s Mexican heritage, additional feature items graze the menu:Brisket Queso Empanadas,Brisket QuesadillasandBrisket Elotewhich is made of mexican street corn, topped with brisket, cotija cheese, mexican crema and housemade sauce. Wash it all down with $5 bottled beer or Isaiah’sFrozen Lil’ Dirty Margaritasfor $8. La Traila Barbecue is located at8030 NW 154thStreetin Miami Lakes, Florida. For more information, please visitwww.latrailabbq.com.Follow on Instagram @latrailabarbecue
REDFISH
Enjoy 360 degrees of fireworks atRedfish by Chef Adrianne Calvo.From waterfront cabanas to a rooftop observation deck, guests are guaranteed to see a show while enjoying selections from the custom-built Oyster Bar, raw bar, sandwiches and salads, seafood and meat entrees and an array of sweets. Cool down with one of the signature co*cktails like aLychee Guava Martiniwith Grey Goose, lychee, guava and lime; aWatermelon Mojitowith Havana Club Rum, watermelon, lime and mint;Sangria or a beverage from their extensive beer and wine list.Address:9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
