Dining at 1 Hotel South Beach: restaurants, hours and what to expect
1 Hotel South Beach offers seven on-site dining venues ranging from the rooftop Japanese-influenced Watr and Michael Solomonov’s AVIV to beachside Tala Beach, Plnthouse, The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant, Neighbors Café and the Drift Lobby Bar. Most outlets have fixed hours (below); reservations are recommended for Watr and AVIV and 24-hour In-Room Dining is available.
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Overview: the hotel’s restaurants and bars
1 Hotel South Beach lists seven main food-and-beverage outlets: Watr at the 1 Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach, Plnthouse, The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant, Neighbors Café, and Drift Lobby Bar. In addition, the property offers beach dining (hours depend on weather) and 24-hour In-Room Dining.
Venues cover a range of styles: Japanese-influenced rooftop cuisine at Watr, Mediterranean/Israeli at AVIV, Spanish-inspired shared plates at Tala Beach, healthy/local fare at Plnthouse, and casual poolside and lobby options.
- Watr at the 1 Rooftop — Japanese-influenced, ocean views
- AVIV — Mediterranean/Israeli (breakfast & dinner)
- Tala Beach — beachside, seasonal Spanish-inspired shared plates
- Plnthouse — organic/local healthy breakfast
- The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant — American Coastal, pool views
- Drift Lobby Bar — cocktails, beer, small plates
- Neighbors Café — coffee, pastries, grab-and-go
| Venue | Style |
|---|---|
| Watr at the 1 Rooftop | Japanese-influenced |
| AVIV | Mediterranean / Israeli |
| Tala Beach | Spanish-inspired / beachside |
Hours, reservations and who needs them
Daily hours vary by outlet; In-Room Dining runs 24 hours. Watr's published hours are 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. and AVIV serves breakfast and dinner (breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; dinner from 5:30 p.m. with later weekend dinner hours).
Reservations are recommended for Watr and AVIV; Watr requires reservations for non-hotel guests and AVIV welcomes walk-ins but seating isn’t guaranteed. For rooftop dining and special events, check availability in advance.
- Watr at the 1 Rooftop: Serves lunch & dinner; hours listed 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- AVIV: 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.)
- Plnthouse: Breakfast 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant: Sun–Thu 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (bar open daily 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
- Neighbors Café: Daily 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Drift Lobby Bar: Mon–Thu 3:00 p.m.–late; Fri–Sun 1:00 p.m.–late
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| In-Room Dining | 24 hours |
| Beach Dining | Daily 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (weather permitting) |
| Plnthouse (breakfast) | 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
What to expect at Watr and the Rooftop
Watr at the 1 Rooftop is 18 stories above the beach and serves Japanese-influenced cuisine with ocean views. Service and atmosphere shift from relaxed-casual by day to a more elevated, chic-casual look in the evening.
Dress code 'changes with the tides'—expect a relaxed-casual standard during daytime hours and a chic-casual, elevated look for evening entry; reservations are required for non-hotel guests. The rooftop also enforces an adults-only policy for the Rooftop Pool area (21+), and younger guests dining at the rooftop may be required to be accompanied by an adult during certain hours.
- Ocean-view seating 18 stories up
- Reservations required for non-hotel guests (OpenTable available)
- Daytime: relaxed-casual; evening: chic-casual
- Call Watr at (305) 604-6580 to confirm bookings or special requests
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool age policy | Rooftop Pool is reserved for guests 21+ (dress code enforced) |
| Dining booking | Watr accepts reservations via OpenTable |
| Access | Rooftop dining may have restricted access during private events |
Beach and poolside dining: Tala Beach, The Sandbox and cabanas
Tala Beach is the hotel's seasonal beachside venue serving Spanish-inspired shared plates and cocktails across a large outdoor beachfront space; it closes seasonally and typically reopens in mid-October. The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant serves American Coastal dishes beside the Center Pool with bar service during the afternoon.
Cabanas and beach loungers are available for reservation (surcharge applies). Beach dining hours are listed as daily 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., weather permitting—always check with the concierge for same-day availability.
- Tala Beach: seasonal; Spanish-inspired shared plates and cocktails
- The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant: Center Pool location; lunch service with ocean views
- Beach Dining: daily 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., weather permitting
- Cabanas and pool cabanas available to reserve at multiple pools
| Venue | Typical daytime focus |
|---|---|
| Tala Beach | Beachside shared plates & cocktails (seasonal) |
| The Sandbox Poolside Restaurant | Poolside lunch & casual bar service |
| Beach Dining | Casual beach service (weather dependent) |
Casual options, healthy choices and coffee
Plnthouse focuses on locally sourced organic fare and is the go-to for healthier breakfast options and grab-and-go items; it serves breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Neighbors Café in the lobby offers fair-trade coffee, pastries, cold-pressed juices and snacks from 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Drift Lobby Bar provides cocktails, local beer and wine on tap along with small plates and periodic live music—its hours begin earlier on weekends and run late into the evening.
- Plnthouse: breakfast and grab-and-go (8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.)
- Neighbors Café: lobby coffee and pastries (6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
- Drift Lobby Bar: afternoon-to-late-night cocktails and small plates
| Venue | Good for |
|---|---|
| Plnthouse | Healthy breakfast and dietary-friendly options |
| Neighbors Café | Coffee, morning pastries, quick pick-up |
| Drift Lobby Bar | Afternoon drinks and small plates |
Practical tips: payments, parking and special requests
Valet parking is the only on-site parking option; non-hotel diners receive valet validation (the hotel publishes a $30 validation for up to three hours, plus tax). Reservations at the restaurants do not waive valet parking requirements—confirm with the concierge when you arrive.
The hotel accepts major credit cards; reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at booking. For dietary restrictions, the hotel's restaurants include options for different preferences, but call ahead if you have strict allergies or other needs.
- Valet only — ask about the current validated rate for restaurant guests
- Non-hotel diners receive a valet parking validation ($30 for up to 3 hours, plus tax, per hotel info)
- Reservations generally require a credit-card guarantee
- For group events or private beach bookings contact the hotel events team in advance
| Service | How to arrange |
|---|---|
| Private events / beach buyouts | Contact the hotel's events or catering team to request proposals |
| Spa or dietary requests tied to dining | Mention these when booking tables or calling the restaurant |
| In-Room Dining | Available 24 hours — order via room service |
