Miami's nightlife culture means the city eats late. Between the 5am club closings and the city's Cuban heritage, finding great food after midnight is easy in the Magic City.
Cuban Late Night
Versailles
The "World's Most Famous Cuban Restaurant." Iconic late-night stop for Cuban coffee and midnight croquetas.
La Carreta
Cuban chain with 24-hour locations. Reliable comfort food at any hour.
Sergio's
Cuban-American diner. Great for late-night vaca frita and Cuban sandwiches.
Ventanitas (Walk-up windows)
Authentic Cuban coffee windows. Café con leche and pastelitos at 3am.
South Beach Late Night
11th Street Diner
Art Deco diner in a 1948 Paramount railcar. Classic American food on Ocean Drive.
Pizza Rustica
Square slices for the club crowd. A South Beach institution.
La Sandwicherie
French-style sandwiches and salads. The line at 4am is part of the experience.
David's Cafe
Cuban food on South Beach. Great medianoche sandwiches.
Brickell & Wynwood
Drunken Dragon
Korean BBQ and soju. Great for late-night groups.
Brickell area bars
Many Brickell bars serve food until close. Great for late-night snacks.
Coyo Taco
Tacos with a hidden speakeasy in back. Perfect post-gallery crawl spot.
More Late Night Gems
Flanigan's
South Florida sports bar chain. Ribs and wings that locals love.
Perricone's
Italian in a historic building. Great for a nicer late dinner.
Miami Late Night Tips
- Club culture: Miami clubs don't close until 5am, so late-night food is plentiful
- Ventanitas: Cuban walk-up windows are the authentic local experience
- South Beach prices: Expect to pay more on Ocean Drive; go a block inland for deals
- Uber eats: Late-night delivery is reliable until 3-4am
- Cash helps: Some Cuban spots are cash only or cash preferred