Memorial Day Weekend 2021 Specials

With the COVID-19 pandemic slowly but surely winding down in the U.S., it looks like this year’s Memorial Day weekend might actually look somewhat normal. Restaurants and other venues across South Florida are pulling out all the stops for the holiday, and we’ve rounded up some of the best specials right here.

As always, details are subject to change. Contact the restaurant directly for the latest details. Enjoy the long weekend!

800° Woodfired Kitchen

Enjoy 50% off Margherita Pizzas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 (regularly $14) in honor of the holiday for dine in and pick up.

Americal Social

As the first long weekend (for some of us) in 2021, Memorial Day is to be celebrated with bottomless bubbly and breakfast bites. On Monday, May 31, join American Social for an extended weekend brunch available from 11:30AM – 4PM.

Guests can find AmSo’s popular brunch menu items including the Breakfast Sandwich, Cinnamon French Toast Crunch, Wide Awake Steak & Eggs and Breakfast Pizza. Accompany your sweet and savory breakfast selections with a splash of OJ and prosecco – bottomless mimosas are available for $25.

Café Prima Pasta

This Memorial day swing by Miami Beach’s favorite home-style traditional Italian restaurant and pay tribute to all of the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice by serving our country. Join Café Prima Pasta in especially honoring one of their beloved and heroic customers, a fallen veteran in the Afghanistan war, by serving his favorite dish. On this day of remembrance, indulge in the restaurant’s special Pasta Penne Marinara, topped with crispy garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil, and available at a special price of $5.31. Café Prima Pasta will be open on Memorial Day from 4:30PM to 11PM.

Calle 23 Miami

Calle 23 Miami has your long weekend covered for Memorial Day weekend! Enjoy #CallejeraFriday with happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and live entertainment all night long. Saturday & Sunday is reserved for brunch from 12 to 4 p.m. and happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., with live band and DJs playing all day! Sip on refreshing and handmade cocktails to beat the Miami summer heat. Make your reservation on OpenTable and join the only Cuban restaurant on Miracle Mile!

Española Way

This Memorial Day, Española Way is commemorating veterans by partnering with the “Hyundai Air & Sea Show” for a street-wide celebration on Friday, May 28, 2021, from 6-8PM. There will be a public performance on the street by the official United States Army Band and complimentary refreshments and bites for all military members & veterans (proof of Military ID required) provided by Cigar Bar and other participating restaurants. Admission to the street is free and a great way to thank our troops.

Guests are welcome to walk the beautifully lit street, dine at more than 10 restaurants, shop at specialty boutiques, and take in the sights and sounds of one of Miami Beach’s most popular neighborhoods. For more information, please follow along at @onespanolaway or visit www.usasalute.com.

Loews Miami

Watch the Air & Sea show in oceanfront style at the hotel’s exclusive viewing lounge. Reserve a table on Preston’s Terrace for unmatched views of the Air & Sea spectacular. Enjoy Top Gun movie-themed menu items, in addition to the full lunch menu from Bar Collins.

Top Gun-themed specials include:

The Maverick & Goose Double Burger ($28) – Two 8oz organic free-range patties, pork belly bacon, heirloom tomato, pickled cucumber, arugula, cheddar cheese, brioche bun & truffle mayo, served with fries

The Iceman ($16) – Aviation Gin, Sparkling Pink Fever-Tree Soda, spring mint and dehydrated grapefruit

In keeping with the Top Gun theme, visitors who wear Ray Bans to Bar Collins over the weekend will get 5% off signature cocktails!

Lure Fishbar

Lure’s Bash Burger is the way to go this foodie holiday! The 7x SOBE & NYC Wine & Food Fest Burger Bash winning creation is piled high with homemade bacon onion jam, shaved pickles, gooey cheese and giant onion rings. Dig into a Bash Burger with a side of house-cut fries for $22. (Open 6-10pm)

Mau Miami

As the unofficial start of summer approaches, the three-day Memorial Day weekend is in full swing! Memorial Day is more than just an extra day off from work, it’s an opportunity to show your appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives for our country.

In honor of Memorial Day, Midtown’s favorite Mediterranean and bohemian restaurant, Maü is offering guests with a military ID a free drink and 10 percent off their bill. Whether you’re craving dishes from the sea, grass-fed dishes, or more salads, you can enjoy a nice and delicious meal accompanied by your favorite hand-crafted cocktail and soft beats.

Michelle Bernstein Catering

A special Memorial Day Menu curated by Michelle Bernstein for delivery; order by May 27 for free delivery on May 29th; $48 per person. Click here to order online.

Sweet Beach at The Shelborne

Catch the Memorial Day Weekend Air and Sea Show right along the seashore with a watch party at Sweet Beach Pop-Up Bar in the backyard of the Shelborne South Beach Hotel. Catch the Blue Angels and other gravity-defying exhibitions flying over the palm trees as you lounge in the Oasis Garden.

Give a toast to patriotism with a red Strawberry & Ginger Highball ($15), a white Piña Colada ($16), or a bright blue Neon Daiquiri ($14). Sweet Beach {pops up by The Shelborne each Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. or Saturday and Sunday from noon until midnight.

The Doral Yard

Memorial Day Weekend at The Yard invites you to honor the red, white and blue while celebrating your cultura with community, food and live music events the entire family can enjoy together from Saturday, May 29 through Sunday, May 30.

Start off with an energizing Red, White & Blue Bootcamp with Sweat 440 fitness session benefiting Wounded Warrior Project on Sat., 5/29 at 10 a.m. Tickets available here.

Fuel up after at Downtown Doral Burger and Bao: A Kickoff to Summer from 2 – 5 p.m. Dig into delicious burges and other bites by The Doral Yard and Downtown Doral eateries including Bachour Restaurant & Bar, Bulla Gastropub, plant-based della bowls and YIP, to name a few. Get tickets for this limited capacity event here.

At 8 p.m. on Sat. 5/29, join The Doral Yard for a musical experience with Memorial Day Weekend Special: 13th Army Band presents Sintonia, an impressive ensemble of musicians playing salsa music.

On Sun., 5/30, wake up with a fun dance fitness workout with Red, White and GLOW with Glow Fitness Studio at 10 a.m. Limited spaces, tickets on sale now!

Chill at The Yard savoring eats by The Doral Yard sweet and savory culinary vendors and drinks from The Bar at The Yard while enjoying special Memorial Day happenings along Main Street like a cheerleading show by the Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School squad and a Memorial Day weekend Stars and Stripes pet parade on with prizes for Top Patriotic Pet and Top Patriotic Owner/Pet Duo.

Close Memorial Day weekend out at 5 p.m. on Sun., 5/30, with Brothers of Others at The Yard, an all-American rock n’ roll band.

THēsis Hotel Miami

Memorial Day weekend is full of opportunities for fun in the sun, but sometimes we all need some time to cool off and recharge. Chef Niven Patel’s restaurant Mamey is the perfect tropical retreat within the THēsis Hotel Miami.

The dishes combine farm-fresh produce and herbs with Caribbean-inspired spices that pair amazingly with a refreshing craft cocktail. Stop by anytime for Mamey’s daily happy hour from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. where you can try the White Truffle & Brie Grilled Cheese with Homestead Mango Jam and Sullivan Street Pullman Bread ($6) or a Jerk Margarita made with Agave and Fresh Watermelon ($10).

Verde at PAMM

Bring the whole family down to Verde at the Pérez Art Museum Miami for a twist on the usual Memorial Day barbeque. After trying some of Verde’s tasty BBQ specials, guests can enjoy PAMM’s Sounds and Stripes celebration, explore the museum’s assortment of indoor and outdoor exhibits or relax on the terrace for some live music performed by OIGO while the kids play with free art-making kits. Sounds and Stripes will be held at PAMM on May 31st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is offering free admission to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their family members.

Veza Sur

No matter what Miamians have planned for Memorial Day Weekend, they can now enjoy Veza Sur Brewing Co.’s popular CHANCLETA on-the-go with a limited release in 16oz cans – just in time for the long weekend celebrations!

Previously only available on draft at their Wynwood pub, CHANCLETA is a Belgian-Style Golden Ale, spiced with coriander, cardamom and sweet and bitter orange peel, clocking in at 9.2% ABV.

Handle with care! Just like Abuelita’s chancleta, this popular brew is a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by its bright golden color and delicate aromas of fruit and spices. This belgian ale packs a punch!

Looking for a place to grab a brew over MDW? Head on over to Veza Sur’s spacious Wynwood pub and enjoy some chill vibes and one (or more 😋 ) of their many flavorful craft beers. The new CHANCLETA cans will be available for purchase in 4-packs ($15) and 24-packs ($60) exclusively at the pub.