Ocean Social

"What was formerly the home of Malibu Farms has changed outposts, but don’t worry, the killer views remain the same at this waterfront restaurant inside the legendary Eden Roc hotel." - Olee Fowler

"With sweeping ocean views, enjoy a decadent brunch featuring omelet and waffle stations, salad bar, pizza, and pasta stations, along with a bread display. Beyond that, patrons can dine on a raw bar, “Milk and Honey Station” featuring jamon Iberico with pan con tomate, cheese, and honeycomb; and a dessert bar crowned with a chocolate fountain. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $85 for adults, $20 for children, ages 3 to 10 (kids under 2 eat free) Additional $35 for bottomless mimosas" - Alona Martinez

"Boasting a classic Miami ocean view, this breezy spot under the talented hand of chef Tristen Epps offers a diverse selection for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Indulge in a four-course feast featuring local fish crudo, potato and crab dumplings, or lamb and honey nut squash lasagna. Main options include Szechwan honey-glazed duck, Wagyu rib eye, or King salmon. In true holiday fashion, desserts feature a chocolate ganache bar with eggnog ice cream or coquito Basque cheesecake. Price: $110" - Alona Martinez

"The beautiful oceanfront setting of Eden Roc, paired with the culinary talent of chef Tristen Epps, makes this spot a worthy choice when it comes to celebrating the holiday. Running from 11 a.m. to 7 pm., on the menu are an array of pizzas and a Caja China carving station offering citrus-brined turkey breast and leg confit with a side of gravy. Beyond turkey, options include beef short ribs, swordfish with toasted garlic gremolata, and a fig and fennel-stuffed pork loin finished with a cider glaze. Price: $95 per adult, $25 for children ten and under" - Alona Martinez

"You would think Miami has lots of restaurants with unblemished views of the beach. But you’d be wrong. There are practically none, except for Ocean Social, a mostly seafood restaurant with some Southern and Caribbean influences in the back of Miami Beach’s Eden Roc. And that’s the big reason to know about this place. The food is more ambitious than most hotel restaurants, and there are some good dishes—like a kampachi crudo that replaces the usual leche de tigre with citrusy aji amarillo causa. But the food is also expensive (brace for the automatic 22% service charge) and inconsistent. So while it’s not worth traveling across town to come here, it is worth knowing about if you're hell-bent on having some perfectly fine grilled fish while the Atlantic Ocean does its thing directly to your left.   " - Ryan Pfeffer, Virginia Otazo