Bagatelle—a single name that instantly conjures a party: servers swinging white cloth napkins overhead, women dancing on tables, and Champagne flowing like water. Now, the brand behind one of the world’s most iconic party destinations (including its South Beach outpost) is making an unexpected move to the mainland.
Bagatelle Miami River opens Friday, November 21, bringing a hybrid beach club–meets–supper club experience to the river’s west bank as the first to stake a claim opposite the current wave of riverfront businesses. A collaboration between Mandala Group and The Dirty Rabbit Group, and designed in partnership with House of Kirschner and renowned French designer Sam Baron, the space includes a 25-seat bar and lounge, covered dining rooms and an open-air terrace.
Indoors, guests are treated to a refined French dining experience curated by corporate executive chef Rocco Seminara, who has cooked alongside luminaries like Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon. Roast chicken, duck and a vibrant Riviera salad made for Instagram are among the highlights, but the seafood tower is the true showstopper. Exclusive to Bagatelle Miami River for the next two years, the horizontal spread staggers stone crabs, oysters, Maine lobster and more—dramatic without blocking the view of your dining companions. Ready to party? Pastry chef Manon Santini makes a strong case for lingering, thanks to an over-the-top dessert lineup featuring a sweet pizza (hazelnut spread instead of red sauce) and a delicate Tropézienne.
Outdoors, the energy channels Bagatelle’s waterfront outposts—a laidback beach club vibe with clear views of the downtown skyline. The cabana-dotted terrace is where we expect bottles to pop and tables to be cleared for dancing, though in true Bagatelle fashion, the music swells throughout the space as the night goes on.
Looking to make an entrance? Bagatelle Miami River offers boat charters from South Beach straight to your dinner table. Below, a first look at Bagatelle Miami River.
