miami sobewff pre festival dining restaurant spots
In 2026, the 25th anniversary of the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF) will include 100+ events, including the Grand Tasting Village and celebrity chef dinners, and attract 65K foodies on February 19-22. Beat the crowds at off-the-sheet places such as Joe’s Stone Crab to have stone crab claws (50/claw), Versailles to get a Cuban sandwich (12), or Zak the Baker to get a wood-fired sourdough (8). Lolo Surf Cantina in Lincoln Road has poke bowls to purchase (18), and Wynwood Walls KYU sells wagyu skewers (22). Reserve; festival shuttles begin Thu. Combine with the happy hours in a Miami chic setting.
Joe’s Stone Crab: Iconic claws, mustard sauce; open pre-festival, $120+ dinner. Festival lunch hostedby Martha Stewart Feb 20.
Garcia’s Seafood: Wynwood fresh ceviche $18; casual outdoor, walk-ins OK weekdays.
Pinch Kitchen Sobo: South Beach brunch oysters $24; beachy vibes before Grand Tasting crowds.
KYU Wynwood: Wagyu skewers, robata $22; trendy before fire cooking events.
Versailles Restaurant: Cuban sandwich croqueta $12; 24/7, authentic pre-Latino chef dinners.
Zak the Baker: Artisanal loaves pastries $8; fuel up near Design District tacos.
Reserve OpenTable 2 weeks ahead; happy hours 5-7 PM save 20-30%. Festival tickets separate via sobewff.org.
Festival dates 2026?
Feb 19-22; pre-arrive 16-18 for calm dining. Tickets per event sell fast—Grand Tasting Village beachfront highlight.
Joe’s Stone Crab must-try?
Key lime pie, claws; seasonal Oct-May, festival lunch special. Arrive early or reserve.
Wynwood eat pre-crowds?
KYU wagyu, Zak sourdough; street art walks pair well before Design District parties.
Budget pre-festival meals?
Versailles sandwich $12, Garcia ceviche $18; happy hours on Lincoln Road save amid rising festival prices.Shuttle/transport?
Festival shuttles Miami Beach hotels; Uber Wynwood-Little Havana $15-20 peak times.
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