Matador Room
Latin · Miami Beach, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Supper Club Revival
Chef
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ranked #551 in North America by Opinionated About Dining (2025), Matador Room is one of Miami Beach's more credible hotel restaurants; a Latin menu built on Florida seafood, a terrace with ocean views, late dinner service Friday and Saturday until 11 pm. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekend evenings; walk-ins are not a reliable strategy here.
About Matador Room
Should You Book Matador Room?
If you are weighing Matador Room against the crop of hotel restaurants along Collins Avenue, stop there. Most hotel dining rooms on Miami Beach trade on location rather than food. Matador Room is a meaningful exception: ranked #551 on Opinionated About Dining's Leading Restaurants in North America in 2025 (up from #470 in 2024), it earns its place through a shareable Latin menu anchored in locally sourced Florida seafood and produce, not through proximity to the pool. For a special occasion dinner; or a late Friday or Saturday night out that runs until 11 pm; it is one of the more defensible choices on the Beach.
The Experience
The atmosphere here is the first thing that works in Matador Room's favour. The main oval dining room is built around a sunken seating area beneath a restored white chandelier, a deliberate nod to the bullring at Plaza de Toros. The energy reads as glamorous but unstuffy: think 1950s supper club proportions with enough buzz to suit a celebration without the noise level that kills conversation. On the outdoor Matador Terrace, a custom pergola covered in bougainvillea frames ocean and pool views, the better seat for a warm evening, one of the few outdoor dining spaces in Miami Beach that feels designed rather than improvised. The indoor bar carries a series of photographs by French photographer Lucien Clergue, which gives it more visual substance than the standard hotel bar.
The format suits special occasions particularly well. The menu is built for sharing, Latin-leaning dishes with Florida sourcing, which means a table of two or four can move through several courses without committing to a fixed tasting format. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm; dinner runs nightly from 6 pm, with Friday and Saturday service extending to 11 pm. If you want Miami Beach dining that goes later than the standard 10 pm close, Friday and Saturday dinner here are among your better options in this category.
Culinary concept carries Jean-Georges Vongerichten's name, a chef with multiple James Beard Awards and a global portfolio that includes reference-point restaurants in cities like New York. Florida-born chef de cuisine Jeremy Ford executes the day-to-day kitchen, grounding the menu in regional produce. The result is a programme that references the region's fish, vegetables, fruit without leaning into the kind of heavy Latin tropes that date quickly. For comparable Latin-leaning ambition elsewhere, ITAMAE in Miami offers a tighter Peruvian focus, while Chica in Las Vegas is the closest structural parallel in a hotel setting.
Booking and Timing
Reservations are strongly recommended, walk-in availability exists but is not something to rely on, particularly Thursday through Saturday. Book at least two to three weeks ahead for weekend dinner; Friday and Saturday at 11 pm close are the most competitive slots. If you are planning around a specific Miami trip, build the reservation before you book your flight. For broader context on where Matador Room fits in Miami's dining scene, see our full Miami restaurants guide.
Know Before You Go
- Address: The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 6–10 pm | Friday 6–11 pm | Saturday 10 am–3 pm, 6–11 pm | Sunday 10 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
- Booking: Reservations strongly recommended; 2–3 weeks ahead minimum for weekend dinner
- Booking difficulty: Hard, particularly Thursday through Saturday evenings
- Chef: Jean-Georges Vongerichten (concept); Jeremy Ford (chef de cuisine)
- Recognition: Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in North America, #551 (2025), #470 (2024), Recommended (2023)
- Cuisine: Latin, with Florida-sourced seafood and produce
- Good for: Special occasions, date nights, late dinner Friday/Saturday, brunch weekends
- Hotel context: Located within The Miami Beach EDITION, hotel bar and terrace also accessible to non-hotel guests
How It Compares
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–10 pm · Tuesday: 6–10 pm
- Location
- The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Website
- editionhotels.com/miami-beach/restaurants-and-bars/matador-room
- Phone
- (786) 257-4600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Matador Room leans on architecture and art to set a mood before a dish ever arrives. The oval dining room — an intentional nod to a Plaza de Toros bullring — centers a restored white chandelier above a sunken seating section, creating a composed, intimate atmosphere. The indoor bar is anchored by Lucien Clergue photographs that give the space specific cultural reference, while the Matador Terrace, shaded by a pergola woven with bougainvillea, opens toward pool and ocean views. The result is a considered, design-forward hotel restaurant that feels more like an experience than a standard resort dining room.
Best For
Matador Room works best for evenings when the setting matters as much as the food: candlelit dinners, date nights, and special-occasion meals fit naturally into its architecturally staged dining room. It also operates a distinct weekend brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, offering a separate mode for regulars who inhabit the room in different registers. Because it sits inside The Miami Beach EDITION and frames pool and ocean views from its terrace, the restaurant suits celebratory reservations and moments when guests want a scenic, hotel-based outing.
Ordering Tips
Treat the room as part of the meal and pick dishes that reflect the restaurant’s Caribbean-influenced identity; signature plates like arroz con pollo and the sweet pea guacamole are highlighted offerings. Time a visit for the weekend brunch if you want to experience the distinct daytime service (Saturday–Sunday, 10 am–3 pm), or opt for the candlelit dinner to enjoy the sunken seating and chandelier-anchored dining room. If you plan to dine on the terrace, expect an intimate, planted setting that opens toward pool and ocean views.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–10 pm
- Tuesday
- 6–10 pm
- Wednesday
- 6–10 pm
- Thursday
- 6–10 pm
- Friday
- 6–11 pm
- Saturday
- 10 am–3 pm, 6–11 pm
- Sunday
- 10 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
Location
The Miami Beach EDITION, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Directions
editionhotels.com/miami-beach/restaurants-and-bars/matador-room
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cote Miami; Korean Steakhouse, Korean, $$$
- Ariete; Modern American, Contemporary, $$$$
- Boia De; Italian, Contemporary, $$$
- Stubborn Seed; Progressive American, Contemporary, $$$$
- Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann; Argentinian, $$$$
Restaurant context
Matador Room sits in a different category from most of its Miami peers because the hotel setting works for it rather than against it. The EDITION terrace and supper club interior give it an atmosphere advantage that Boia De; the stronger pure cooking choice at a comparable price tier; simply cannot match for occasion dining. If the meal is the main event rather than the setting, Boia De wins on food focus. If you need the room to do some of the work on a celebration night, Matador Room is the better call.
Against Ariete and Stubborn Seed; both $$$$ and both with strong tasting-menu credentials; Matador Room offers more flexibility. Its shareable Latin format suits groups and couples who do not want a fixed progression; those two restaurants reward diners who want the kitchen to lead. For a structured, chef-driven experience, Ariete or Stubborn Seed are the better picks. For a dinner that accommodates different appetites and pacing at the table, Matador Room is more practical. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann is the closest rival for Latin ambition in a hotel setting, but it skews Argentine and wood-fire heavy; a different flavour register entirely.
Cote Miami at $$$ is the value comparison: Korean steakhouse format, strong execution, a group-friendly structure. It is easier on the bill than Matador Room and arguably more fun for a large table. But it does not offer the terrace setting or the late-night Friday and Saturday window that Matador Room provides. Choose Cote Miami for a lively group dinner where the food is the focus; choose Matador Room when setting and occasion weight matter as much as what is on the plate.
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Compare Matador Room
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Matador Room | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5512025 Forbes Recommended2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4702023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended | |
| Cote Miami | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #113Michelin Guide Florida 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1632025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants | $$$ |
| Ariete | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 James Beard Award SemifinalistsMichelin Guide Florida 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4642025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3962024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended | $$$$ |
| Boia De | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #69Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #412025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #462024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #95 | $$$ |
| Stubborn Seed | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Florida 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1932025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2072024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended | $$$$ |
| Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Florida 20262025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2025 Forbes 4-Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5592024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended | $$$$ |
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What to weigh when choosing between Matador Room and alternatives.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matador Room good for a special occasion?
Yes, with some caveats. The oval dining room, restored chandelier, supper club staging give it genuine occasion weight without tipping into stuffy territory. The Matador Terrace is the call for a more relaxed but still impressive setting. Ranked #551 in Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in North America (2025), it has the credentials to back the experience. If the occasion calls for a private room rather than a shared dining room, confirm availability when booking.
What should I order at Matador Room?
Start with the sweet pea guacamole with warm tortillas and the marinated olives with poblano and mint pesto; both are highlighted by the inspector as the right opening moves. For mains, the pan-seared Florida cobia and the dry-aged ribeye (sized for two) are the headline dishes. The black truffle and fontina pizza and the chipotle chicken or glazed short rib tacos round out the menu if you want to share across formats. Lighter eaters should look at the raw shaved Florida red snapper or spicy shrimp in Agua Diablo.
What should I wear to Matador Room?
The venue's own descriptor is 'upscale but never stuffy,' which points toward polished casual: think well-put-together rather than black-tie. Miami Beach norms skew fashion-forward, the supper club setting rewards a level of effort. Overly casual beachwear would feel out of place in the main dining room; the terrace is slightly more relaxed.
Is lunch or dinner better at Matador Room?
Dinner is the main event here; the supper club concept and full Latin menu are built around it, the terrace at night with candles and sea breeze is a different experience from daytime. Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 10am–3pm and works if you want a lower-pressure entry point to the space, but the full scope of the kitchen and atmosphere shows up at dinner.
What are alternatives to Matador Room in Miami?
For a different take on serious cooking in Miami, Boia De (Opa-Locka neighbourhood) offers a chef-driven, intimate format at a smaller scale, while Stubborn Seed in South Beach brings tasting-menu ambition. Ariete in Coconut Grove is a strong local alternative for ingredient-led cooking without the hotel setting. Cote Miami fits if you want Korean barbecue at a high price point rather than Latin. Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann at Faena is the closest comparable in terms of hotel restaurant prestige and Latin culinary direction, making it the most direct cross-shop.
Can I eat at the bar at Matador Room?
The restaurant has an indoor bar that displays photographs by French photographer Lucien Clergue, bar seating is part of the space. Whether full dinner service is available at the bar specifically is worth confirming when you book, particularly on busier Thursday-to-Saturday nights when walk-in capacity tightens across the whole venue.
