Miami · Rankings
Rooftops ranked for the moment.
69
score
Rooftop Restaurant & Pool Bar
Watr at the 1 Rooftop
South BeachGood option right now
Why now: Strong late-night option, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
1 Hotel South Beach rooftop restaurant and pool bar with oceanfront hotel energy and late bar hours.
65
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
cloudM Rooftop Pool & Bar
DowntownGood option right now
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Trendy 11th-floor pool bar at citizenM Miami Worldcenter with skyline views and weekend DJs.
63
score
Pool Courtyard Bar
The Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
Miami BeachGood option right now
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Awarded Freehand Miami courtyard and pool bar with cocktails, Resy booking, and strong local reputation.
62
score
Rooftop Restaurant
MILA
South BeachGood option right now
Why now: Better shade right now, holds up in heat, and still workable despite the weather.
Glamorous MediterrAsian rooftop restaurant and mixology bar with nightly fire performers.
60
score
Rooftop Restaurant
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
BrickellGood option right now
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Beloved second-floor terrace in a historic firehouse with plush couches and skyline views.
60
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
Sipsip
Coconut GroveGood option right now
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Chic tropical rooftop sanctuary at Mayfair House with rum cocktails and Caribbean plates.
59
score
Pool Club & Restaurant
Strawberry Moon at The Goodtime Hotel
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
South Beach pool club, restaurant, and bar at The Goodtime Hotel with official hours and booking evidence.
58
score
Rooftop Pool & Lounge
Altitude Pool & Lounge at SLS LUX Brickell
BrickellFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
9th-floor SLS LUX Brickell rooftop pool deck with skyline views, cabanas, dining, and weekend DJs.
58
score
Rooftop Restaurant & Poolside Bar
Area 31 at Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Downtown MiamiFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, holds up in heat, and still workable despite the weather.
16th-floor Kimpton EPIC restaurant and poolside bar with Biscayne Bay and Miami River views.
58
score
Rooftop Restaurant
The Rooftop by Klaw
EdgewaterFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, holds up in heat, and still workable despite the weather.
Fine-dining rooftop above historic Edgewater serving king crab and steak with Biscayne Bay vistas.
57
score
Rooftop Restaurant
Giselle Miami
DowntownFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, holds up better in bad weather, and better shade right now.
Glamorous rooftop dining room above E11EVEN with a fully retractable roof and Asian-Med-French menu.
57
score
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant
La Côte
Mid-BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
South-of-France beach club terrace at the Fontainebleau with ocean views and daytime rosé energy.
57
score
Rooftop Bar & Pool Lounge
Sora Rooftop Bar at Hotel Greystone
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Hotel Greystone rooftop bar and pool lounge in South Beach with skyline views, cocktails, and public access evenings.
56
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
Ocho at Soho Beach House
Mid-BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
8th-floor Soho Beach House rooftop bar with ocean views, pool, daybeds, and handcrafted cocktails — members and hotel guests only.
56
score
Rooftop Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
The Roof at Esme Hotel
Miami BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge at Esme Hotel with rooftop pool, Miami Beach views, and daily hours through 10pm.
56
score
Rooftop Bar & Poolside Lounge
Vista Rooftop Bar & Lounge
BrickellFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Brickell rooftop bar and poolside lounge at Novotel Miami with skyline views, cocktails, and OpenTable booking.
55
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
Tulum Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
BrickellFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
Daytime rooftop at the W Miami wrapped around a 90-meter infinity pool with near-360 views.
54
score
Rooftop Bar
Level 6 Rooftop
Coconut GroveFine, but situational
Why now: Holds up in heat and still workable despite the weather.
Stylish rooftop oasis above Amal Lebanese restaurant in Coconut Grove with Spanish-inspired tapas, cocktails, and Biscayne Bay views.
53
score
Rooftop Pool Deck & Terrace Bar
Arlo Wynwood Rooftop (ART Wynwood)
WynwoodFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and holds up in heat.
ART Wynwood rooftop pool deck with day passes, cabanas, sunset DJs, and 76-foot heated pool; also Higher Ground 3rd-floor courtyard bar by Bar Lab Hospitality.
53
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
HIGHBAR at Dream South Beach
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Good afternoon fit, holds up in heat, and still workable despite the weather.
70s-inspired rooftop pool lounge overlooking the Atlantic, day-club by day and cocktails by night.
53
score
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant
Serena Rooftop
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Better shade right now, good afternoon fit, and holds up in heat.
Oaxaca-inspired open-air terrace at the Moxy South Beach with Latin food and laid-back color.
52
score
Rooftop Pool Bar
WET Bar and Grille at W South Beach
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
W South Beach's poolside bar and grille on an elevated 4th-floor deck — serving cocktails and bites daily 8am-6pm to chaise lounges and cabanas.
51
score
Rooftop Bar
The Rooftop at The Citadel
Little RiverFine, but situational
Why now: Still workable despite the weather.
Spacious rooftop lounge above the Citadel food hall with treetop Downtown views and weekend DJs.
50
score
Rooftop Pool Bar
Sunrise Rooftop at Uma House by Yurbban
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
Elevated poolside rooftop oasis on South Beach with sunsets, cocktails, and cool vibes.
48
score
Rooftop Bar
Sugar at EAST Miami
BrickellFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and editor favorite.
40th-floor EAST Miami rooftop bar with official current hours, SevenRooms booking, DJ sets, and Brickell skyline views.
47
score
Rooftop Bar
Shiso
WynwoodFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and holds up in heat.
Rooftop Asian smokehouse in Wynwood blending wood-fire BBQ, Japanese precision, and Caribbean soul with a sprawling terrace and craft cocktails.
46
score
Rooftop Bar
Rosa Sky Rooftop
BrickellFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, editor favorite, and holds up in heat.
22nd-floor Brickell rooftop bar with skyline views, cocktails, tapas, and DJ programming.
46
score
Rooftop Bar
Twisted Tonic
South Beach / Lincoln RoadFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, better shade right now, and holds up in heat.
Rooftop bar with late-night weekend hours, closed Mon-Tue, and late-night Wednesday through Sunday.
44
score
Rooftop Restaurant
Astra
WynwoodFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now, holds up in heat, and still workable despite the weather.
10,000-square-foot Mediterranean rooftop over Wynwood with skyline views and weekend DJs.
40
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
C-LEVEL Rooftop
South BeachFine, but situational
Why now: Likely closed right now and still workable despite the weather.
Weekend-night rooftop party deck above the Clevelander with Ocean Drive and Atlantic views.