Nestled in the luxurious Setai Miami Beach, Jaya serves up an eclectic fusion of Asian and Indian flavors in a stunning courtyard setting, complete with live jazz and vibrant ambience.
"Celebrate the coming new year with brunch at this longtime favorite. Enjoy live jazz as you from a table in the serene outdoor courtyard and indulge in abundant buffet offerings, including sushi, seafood, made-to-order crêpes, and a full dessert table. Price: $135 per adult and $75 per child, ages 5-12" - Alona Martinez
"Visit this iconic Miami Beach restaurant inside rhe Setai Miami Beach Hotel for brunch this Thanksgiving. Known for its gorgeous patio courtyard and expansive buffet showcasing modern Asian dishes, holiday diners can feast on roast turkey alongside an array of seafood, grilled meats, and sushi, as well as endless champagne and sparkling wine. Live jazz adds to the ambiance. Brunch runs from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $135 per person, $85 for children (ages 5-12)." - Alona Martinez
"This sleek Miami Beach restaurant may call itself pan-Asian but don’t miss the vibrant Indian flavors from chef Vijayudu Veena’s kitchen. The curry and tandoori sections of the expansive menu showcase his roots, with dishes like sea bass tikka with cilantro, mint, ginger, yogurt, and tamarind chutney and chicken makhani featuring chicken thighs in a tomato sauce with fenugreek." - Eater Staff
"One of Miami’s most iconic brunch destinations, both for its vast selection as well as its beautiful setting, this Asian and Mediterranean favorite is sure to make Mom’s day extra special. Indulge in King crab legs, sushi, an assortment of fish and seafood dishes, Indian fare, crepes and endless desserts. The price includes unlimited champagne, rosé, white wine, and mimosas. The live jazz band adds to the festive vibe. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $125 for adults, $75 for children (5-12)" - Alona Martinez
"Cost: $105 per person. All of the least desirable characteristics of a brunch buffet are present at the Setai’s restaurant, Jaya. Food stations—which range from Indian to bagels—look like I-95 at 5:45pm. The mostly drunk crowd is pure chaos (we witnessed a man in an unbuttoned button-down shirt sauntering between tables while puffing on a cigar). There is unlimited champagne, although they don’t replenish the bottle sitting in an ice bucket next to your table between reservations, so you might have to make do with a half-empty one. The good news? There’s live jazz and the huge outdoor space is at least visually interesting. More bad news? The food is not good and the highest value items (like peking duck) are doled out in portions that wouldn’t satisfy a Smurf. " - ryan pfeffer
