Best nearby restaurants and cafés within walking distance
Within easy walking distance at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club you have four on-site options: Donna Mare Italian Chophouse for full meals, Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill for casual oceanfront bites and drinks, Il Merkato for coffee, gelato and takeout, and the Lobby Bar for cocktails and wine. The Miami Beach Boardwalk and Collins Avenue are steps away if you want more restaurants a short walk farther out.
In this guide
- Donna Mare Italian Chophouse — full-service Italian dining
- Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill — oceanfront bar and light bites
- Il Merkato — café, gelateria and market
- Lobby Bar — cocktails, wine and rosé selection
- Nearby dining beyond the hotel — boardwalk and Collins Avenue options
- Practical notes for dining as a hotel guest
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse — full-service Italian dining
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse is the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club's full-service Italian restaurant. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu that includes handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizzas, aged steaks and seafood.
Reservations can be made (OpenTable lists a phone contact) and the restaurant operates with set meal hours; the property lists breakfast and later dinner services. Donna Mare accepts hotel guests from Room types such as Room, Oceanfront and Suite, 1 Bedroom, and walk-in diners from the public.
- Cuisine: Italian (Mediterranean-influenced, farm-to-table)
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Reservations: available via OpenTable or by phone (per restaurant listings)
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast–Lunch–Dinner | Donna Mare is listed as open for all three meal periods |
| Dress code | Marriott lists casual/business casual for the venue |
| Menu highlights | Handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizzas, seafood, steaks |
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill — oceanfront bar and light bites
Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill (also called Bungalow by the Sea) is the hotel's beach-level bar and grill, located steps from the sand and pool deck. It focuses on tropical cocktails, light plates, raw-bar items and chilled wines — suited for poolside or beachside dining and sunset drinks.
The hotel's dining information lists specific opening hours for weekdays and weekends; the venue is open to the public as well as hotel guests, and OpenTable lists it for reservations.
- Location: beach level at 3925 Collins Avenue, steps from sand
- Offerings: tropical cocktails, small-batch coffee in the morning, raw bar and light bites in the afternoon
- Hours: hotel lists Mon–Thu & Sun 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
| Day | Typical hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Mon–Thu & Sun | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri–Sat | 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
Il Merkato — café, gelateria and market
Il Merkato is the hotel's café-style venue offering coffee, smoothies, gelato and homemade desserts, plus grab-and-go market items and takeout for hotel guests and the public.
The hotel's dining page lists Il Merkato as open daily with morning hours so it’s a convenient spot for breakfast coffee or a quick snack before heading out onto the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
- Hours: Il Merkato is listed as Open Daily from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on the hotel's site
- Offerings: coffee, gelato, smoothies, pastries and takeout
- Special: the property notes a weekend gelato cart appears on Saturdays (per third‑party coverage)
| Good for | Why |
|---|---|
| Early coffee | Opens early for grab-and-go morning drinks |
| Gelato or dessert | Offers gelato and homemade desserts, plus a Saturday gelato cart |
| Takeout for beach/pool | Market items and packaged snacks for days on the sand |
Lobby Bar — cocktails, wine and rosé selection
The Lobby Bar at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is the on-site lounge for cocktails and wine, described by the hotel as having a large rosé selection and sea-inspired cocktails. It’s open through the evening with later hours on Friday and Saturday.
The Lobby Bar hosts a live DJ on weekend nights, making it suitable for pre- or post-dinner drinks without leaving the property.
- Hours: listed as 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m. Friday–Saturday
- Live music: DJ performances Friday and Saturday evenings (per hotel listings)
- Best for: evening cocktails, wine by the glass, relaxed indoor seating
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rosé selection | Hotel describes it as one of the largest rosé selections in town |
| Live DJ | Weekend DJ nights (Fri–Sat) per the hotel |
| Atmosphere | Cocktail bar/lounge in the hotel lobby area |
Nearby dining beyond the hotel — boardwalk and Collins Avenue options
The Cadillac sits directly on Collins Avenue and the Miami Beach Boardwalk; walking the boardwalk or Collins Avenue will put you within easy walking distance of additional restaurants and cafés in Mid‑Beach and toward Lincoln Road and South Beach.
The hotel’s Mid‑Beach location means many off-site options are a short stroll or quick trolley/ride from the property. If you want curated choices or reservations, ask the concierge for recommendations and current walkable options.
- Walkable points nearby: Miami Beach Boardwalk (steps away), 41st Street (about a 5-minute walk), Lincoln Road (short trolley or longer walk)
- Transport: free Miami Beach Trolley runs along Collins Avenue and is a fast free option to reach stretches of dining without a car
- Concierge help: the hotel's concierge can make reservations and suggest family-friendly or adult-oriented spots
| Where to go | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Miami Beach Boardwalk | Step outside — boardwalk access is minutes from the hotel |
| Lincoln Road Mall restaurants | Short trolley ride or walk along Collins Avenue |
| South Beach dining | About 1.5–2 miles; quick rideshare or trolley north/south connections |
Practical notes for dining as a hotel guest
Breakfast at the property is available for a surcharge rather than included in room rates; Il Merkato and Donna Mare both offer morning options. The hotel's mandatory resort fee covers amenities like Wi‑Fi and bicycle rentals but does not include meals.
The hotel accepts walk-in diners at its food and beverage outlets and also welcomes outside visitors to venues such as Bungalow and Il Merkato. If you are staying in a Suite, 1 Bedroom or Room, Oceanfront and want private in-room dining or spa cabana service, check availability with the concierge.
- Meals are generally not included in room rates; check individual venue menus and hours
- Resort fee does not cover food or alcoholic beverages
- Valet parking is available for visitors who drive; the hotel offers restaurant validation policies (ask at reception)
| Guest tip | Action |
|---|---|
| Want to eat out nearby | Ask concierge for current walkable options and reservations |
| Need a quick coffee or snack | Use Il Merkato for morning coffee and takeout |
| Looking for beach drinks | Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill serves cocktails and small plates on the beach level |
