Dining at Mondrian South Beach — Baia Beach Club and bars
Baia Beach Club is the main dining spot at Mondrian South Beach, serving Mediterranean breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and cocktails with indoor-outdoor seating and waterfront views. The hotel also has a lobby lounge called Gem Bar and poolside dining and cabana options; reservations are accepted and some pool/cabana access may require separate booking.
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Baia Beach Club — the waterfront restaurant
Baia Beach Club is Mondrian South Beach’s primary dining venue, located on the waterfront facing Biscayne Bay. It serves Mediterranean-style dishes built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients and runs indoor seating with sliding doors that open to an outdoor terrace.
Baia’s posted overall hours are daily 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and menus cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and a weekend brunch. Guests can dock & dine, reserve waterfront cabanas, daybeds or bungalows, and rent non-motorized water sports through the restaurant or hotel.
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, modern takes on traditional recipes
- Indoor-outdoor layout: glass doors open the dining room to the terrace
- Dock & dine: boat access and waterfront seating available
- Cabanas/daybed reservations: available through hotel/restaurant
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Reservations | Accepted; private event options available |
| Dock & dine | Available |
Breakfast and weekend brunch at Baia
Breakfast at Baia Beach Club is served daily, with posted breakfast hours from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The hotel also lists a Saturday–Sunday brunch that runs through mid-afternoon, providing a longer window for late starts.
Expect lighter Mediterranean breakfast items alongside heartier brunch plates; the hotel notes brewed coffee service in the mornings for guests as an included amenity (7:00–10:00 a.m. per the property perks).
- Breakfast hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. daily
- Weekend brunch: Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Coffee: brewed coffee available 7:00–10:00 a.m. as part of guest amenities
| Meal | Posted hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
| Brunch (weekend) | Sat & Sun 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
Lunch, dinner, sushi and happy hour
Lunch service is listed Monday–Friday 12:00–3:30 p.m.; dinner hours vary by night (Mondrian posts earlier weekday dinner hours and slightly later closing times on Fridays and Saturdays). Baia also offers sushi service on select evenings (Friday–Sunday 5:00–9:00 p.m. per the property page).
The hotel promotes a weekday ‘Sundown Social Happy Hour’ at Baia Beach Club (Monday–Friday 5:00–7:00 p.m.) for cocktails and small plates with bay views. If you want a particular table along the water or a spot for sunset, make a reservation in advance.
- Lunch: Mon–Fri 12:00–3:30 p.m.
- Dinner: Mon–Thu 4:00–10:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat later close; Sun 5:00–10:00 p.m. (see hotel page)
- Sushi: Fri–Sun evenings 5:00–9:00 p.m.
- Happy hour: Sundown Social Mon–Fri 5:00–7:00 p.m.
| Offer | When |
|---|---|
| Sushi | Fri–Sun 5:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Happy hour | Mon–Fri 5:00–7:00 p.m. |
| Dinner | Evenings (hours vary by day) |
Gem Bar — lobby lounge and casual drinks
Gem Bar is the hotel’s lobby lounge and bar located at the main entrance, used for morning coffee, daytime laptop work and evening drinks. It functions as a full-service bar with a casual, social atmosphere.
The Gem Bar posted hours include morning and evening windows (the property lists Thursday–Saturday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Sunday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.). Check current hours on arrival as they can vary by day or hotel programming.
- Location: lobby lounge at hotel entrance
- Uses: coffee, laptop work, cocktails and light bites
- Hours: hotel-published windows; check current schedule at check-in
| Venue | Typical uses |
|---|---|
| Gem Bar | Morning coffee; evening cocktails; day seating |
Poolside dining, cabanas and daybeds
Mondrian’s bow-shaped outdoor pool sits beside Baia Beach Club and the Sunset Bar & Terrace; the hotel says lounge chairs, hammocks and curtained outdoor living rooms are available, and cabanas can be reserved. Pool and cabana reservations or access rules may apply even for hotel guests, and some guests report that staff manage pool atmosphere with an adult‑oriented approach.
Baia Beach Club provides poolside dining and the Sunset Bar & Terrace serves as the outdoor pool bar. If you plan to reserve a cabana, daybed or waterfront table, arrange it before arrival or as early as possible during your stay.
- Pool type: bow/freeform outdoor pool overlooking Biscayne Bay
- Amenities: chaise lounges, hammocks, curtained living rooms, cabanas by reservation
- Poolside food & drink: available through Baia Beach Club and Sunset Bar & Terrace
- Tip: reserve waterfront seats or cabanas early — pool access policies may vary
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabanas/daybeds | Available by reservation |
| Poolside dining | Served via Baia/Sunset Bar & Terrace |
| Pool access | May require reservation for guests |
Private events, group dining and dock & dine
Baia Beach Club and the hotel’s terraces are set up for private events and weddings; Baia can host private dining with customizable menus and beverage packages. Mondrian lists multiple event spaces (Sunset Ballroom, North/South Studios, Tower/Penthouse lounges) and up to roughly 20,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space across the property.
For private waterfront dining or a dock & dine arrival by boat, contact Baia Beach Club or the hotel’s events team to discuss group menus, reservation requirements, and set-up options. The property accepts reservations for private parties and offers wedding/event planning services through its meetings and events team.
- Private dining: Baia accepts private-party bookings and customizable menus
- Event spaces: multiple indoor/outdoor venues with bay and city views
- Dock & dine: available — coordinate with restaurant/events team in advance
| Contact | Use |
|---|---|
| Baia Beach Club | Private dining and waterfront events |
| Hotel events team | Weddings, meetings, custom menus |
