Best restaurants near 1 Hotel South Beach
1 Hotel South Beach offers seven on-site dining venues within the property, including rooftop Japanese-influenced Watr, Mediterranean/Israeli AVIV, beachside Tala Beach, healthy-focused Plnthouse, The Sandbox poolside, Neighbors Café, and the Drift Lobby Bar. Most outlets accept reservations or recommend them; non‑hotel diners receive a valet parking validation.
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Where to eat at 1 Hotel South Beach — quick orientation
The hotel lists seven food and beverage outlets across the property: Watr at the 1 Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach, Plnthouse, The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant, Neighbors Café, and Drift Lobby Bar. In‑room dining is also available 24 hours daily.
Venues cover a range of styles: rooftop Japanese‑influenced cuisine, Mediterranean/Israeli dining, Spanish‑inspired beach plates, health‑forward breakfast and grab‑and‑go, and poolside American Coastal fare. Tala Beach operates seasonally.
- Watr at the 1 Rooftop — Japanese‑influenced, ocean views
- AVIV — Mediterranean/Israeli, breakfast & dinner
- Tala Beach — Spanish‑inspired beach restaurant (seasonal)
- Plnthouse — healthy, organic breakfast and grab‑and‑go
- The Sandbox — poolside American Coastal menu
- Neighbors Café — lobby café for coffee and pastries
- Drift Lobby Bar — cocktails, beer, wine, small plates
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Watr at the 1 Rooftop | Lunch & Dinner |
| AVIV | Breakfast & Dinner |
| Plnthouse / Neighbors Café | Breakfast / Coffee & Pastries |
Watr at the 1 Rooftop — what to expect
Watr is the rooftop Japanese‑influenced restaurant located 18 stories above South Beach with ocean views. The hotel lists Watr’s hours as 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; other listings show extended late hours on some nights.
The venue enforces a dress code that 'changes with the tides'—relaxed‑casual by day and a more elevated, chic‑casual look in the evening. Reservations are recommended for non‑hotel guests (OpenTable is supported) and are required for non‑hotel diners at peak times.
- Hours per hotel site: daily 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Ocean‑view rooftop setting on the 18th floor
- Dress code shifts from relaxed‑casual (day) to chic‑casual (evening)
- Reservations are recommended; non‑hotel guests can book via OpenTable
| Note | Policy |
|---|---|
| Under‑21 policy (dining) | Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult to dine between 6–9pm (as listed for rooftop dining). |
| Reservations | Required or recommended for non‑hotel guests; hotel phone and OpenTable available. |
AVIV — Mediterranean and Israeli dining
AVIV is the hotel’s ground‑floor Mediterranean/Israeli restaurant from chef Michael Solomonov and restaurateur Steve Cook. AVIV serves breakfast and dinner; the hotel lists breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and dinner 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat until 11:00 p.m.).
AVIV welcomes walk‑ins but encourages reservations because seating is not guaranteed. It operates on the hotel’s ground floor and is a full‑service sit‑down option for hotel guests and visitors.
- Breakfast hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Dinner hours (hotel listing): 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat until 11:00 p.m.
- Walk‑ins accepted but reservations encouraged
| Service | Hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| Dinner | 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat until 11:00 p.m.) |
Tala Beach — beachside dining and seasonality
Tala Beach is the hotel’s beachside, Spanish‑inspired restaurant and outdoor space. The property describes Tala Beach as a large outdoor venue (50,000 square feet) that combines shared plates, cocktails, and entertainment.
Tala Beach is seasonal and closes for part of the year, typically reopening in mid‑October. For events and private functions, Tala Beach can be booked as a large outdoor event space.
- Cuisine style: Spanish‑inspired shared plates and cocktails
- Operates seasonally — check with the concierge for current opening dates
- Available as a private event space for large beachside functions
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue size | Listed as 50,000 sq ft outdoor space |
| Season | Seasonal; reopens in mid‑October (hotel listing) |
| Event use | Available for private events and full‑service catering |
Plnthouse, The Sandbox, Neighbors Café and Drift Lobby Bar
Plnthouse focuses on healthy, locally sourced breakfast and grab‑and‑go selections and is open for breakfast 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Neighbors Café in the lobby serves pastries, cold‑pressed juices, and coffee daily 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant sits beside the Center Pool and serves American Coastal dishes with ocean views; hours per the hotel: Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Drift Lobby Bar serves cocktails, beer, wine on tap and small plates, with food service available until 11:00 p.m.
- Plnthouse — breakfast 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; healthy, organic options
- Neighbors Café — lobby café 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; pastries, coffee, pre‑order pickup
- The Sandbox — poolside lunch; Bar open daily 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Drift Lobby Bar — daytime and late‑night drinks; live music periodically
| Outlet | Typical Hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Plnthouse | 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| Neighbors Café | 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| The Sandbox (kitchen) | Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Practical dining logistics — reservations, valet, and access
Reservations are recommended across the hotel’s restaurants; AVIV accepts walk‑ins but suggests reservations and Watr requires reservations for non‑hotel guests at busy times. In‑room dining is available 24 hours.
Non‑hotel diners who drive receive a valet parking validation of $30 for up to 3 hours (plus tax) at the hotel. The hotel’s concierge can confirm current restaurant hours and seasonal openings such as Tala Beach.
- In‑Room Dining: 24 hours daily
- Valet parking validation for restaurant guests: $30 for up to 3 hours (plus tax)
- For current hours, openings, and reservations contact the concierge or the restaurant directly
| Question | Where to check |
|---|---|
| Current opening hours | Contact hotel concierge or the specific restaurant |
| Make a rooftop reservation | OpenTable or hotel phone; Watr accepts reservations for non‑hotel guests |
| Valet validation details | Hotel front desk / restaurant host upon arrival |
