Fourth of July restaurant deals
It’s going to be a long Fourth of July weekend and there’s a good chance you will need a break from grilling and company underfoot in your kitchen.
No, you’re not being unpatriotic. It is what it is.
So here are some restaurant specials — some today, some over the holiday weekend — that are going to help us celebrate America’s 243rd birthday.
ADDiKT at W Miami
485 Brickell Ave., Miami. 305-503-0373. Marriott.com.
There will be an all-youcan-eat barbecue noon-3 p.m. for $35 today. Choices will include burger sliders, grilled chicken quarters with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce, mini Wagyu hot dogs and truffle lobster mac and cheese. The sides will include corn bread and potato salad.
AD Lib
2415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 305-504-8895. AdLibGables.com.
This restaurant is featuring “4 Days of Brunch,” which means the regular weekend brunch will be extended from Thursday through Sunday.
Applebee’s
13 locations in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Applebees.com.
On Independence Day, kids (12 and under) eat for free from the Applebee’s Kids Menu with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach
801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-764-2233. Doubletree3.hilton.com.
This resort will have a free Fourth of July pool party and concert from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Shane Duncan Band will play from 1-5 p.m..
Beaker and Gray
2637 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-699-2637. BeakerAndGray.com.
This Wynwood eatery will extend their usual Saturday and Sunday brunch service to include Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No. 3 Social
50 NW 24th St., Miami. 305-748-4540. No3Social.com.
This bar and lounge on the rooftop deck of the Wynwood Arcade (above Three Restaurant) will celebrate all weekend long with regular themed nights but will add to the mix red, white and blue boozy popsicles for $9 or three for $25.
The Wharf Miami
114 SW North River Drive, Miami. 305-906-4000. WharfMiami.com.
This al fresco hot spot will have events all weekend long. Keep in mind that the Wharf is 21-and-over venue; children accompanied by a parent are welcome before sundown (the same for leashed dogs).
Shore Club South Beach
1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-695-3100. MorgansHotelGroup.com.
This resort is bringing back “Shore Thing Sundays” this weekend where visitors and locals can make Sunday a fun day at the two infinityedge pools with a full-service specialty menu and DJs spinning.
Sugar Factory
1144 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. 917-327-8096. SugarFactory.com.
This restaurant known for its desserts has a “Fourth of July Insane Milkshake” for $19.
Smokey Bones
Four locations in Palm Beach and Broward County. SmokeyBones.com.
These restaurants unveiled a patriotic mega milkshake just in time for the Independence Day holiday. The Star-Spangled Shake includes red-white-and-blue sprinkles, whipped cream, a popsicle and a lollipop for $7.50.
Whiskey Neat
1035 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale. WhiskeyNeatBar.com.
This new cocktail lounge — which will feature rare whiskeys as well as wines and tapas — opens Fourth of July weekend with a slate of events. There will be different live music and DJs performing July 3-7 as well as drink and food specials.