All the Must-Know Food and Dining Events at Art Basel Miami 2025

Art Basel Miami is where boundary-pushing art meets unforgettable dining, and this year the tables promise just as much spectacle as the galleries. You will taste rare spirits, sit beside star chefs, and slip into lounges where design, music, and flavor collide. From intimate collaborations to beachfront experiences, every moment is crafted to surprise your senses. Get ready to plan a week where every bite feels like a front row seat to the show.

1. Hakkasan x Koli

Two powerhouse teams collide for one night only as Hakkasan’s refined Cantonese craft meets Koli’s bold northern Mexican soul. Expect pristine seafood, charcoal-kissed meats, and delicate sauces that whisper smoke and citrus. Tequila pairings spotlight Reserva de la Familia, layered with oak and agave sweetness.

You move through courses like a curated gallery, each plate a conversation between restraint and heat. Dim sum arrives with chiltepin sparkle, while lacquered duck flirts with piloncillo and five spice. Servers guide you through flavor arcs designed to linger.

Seats are scarce, energy is high, and the room hums with anticipation. If you crave finesse and fire in equal measure, this is your Basel ticket. Bring curiosity and an appetite.

2. Faena Art Edible Library Dinner with Chase Sapphire Reserve

Step into a dining room where stories are tasted, not just read. Pages turn into courses, chapters become textures, and the plot twists with each sip. Performance artists weave between tables, threading literature and flavor into a living narrative.

You will decode edible poems, sip cocktails inspired by modernist prose, and watch scenes unfold in synchronized acts. Expect unexpected temperatures, clever illusions, and tableware that behaves like props. Chase Sapphire Reserve touches add polish without disrupting the art.

This is not dinner as usual, it is a beautifully paced spectacle. Dress for drama and bring an open mind. By the final course, you will swear the book wrote itself on your palate.

3. A Night Inside the Imaginarium

Enter the Wolfsonian-FIU for a whisky odyssey guided by Compass Box. Rare, auction-level spirits are staged like artifacts, each pour annotated with stories of blending and time. Aroma stations teach your nose to read smoke, orchard, and spice.

As projections ripple across Art Deco walls, you follow a tasting map that sharpens attention. Small bites amplify texture and finish, never drowning the whisky’s voice. The result is study and play fused into one elastic evening.

Expect limited seats, hushed excitement, and a finale dram that feels like a secret handshake. If you love craftsmanship, this room is a treasure. Slow down, breathe, and let the glass speak.

4. Saint & Citizen x Solange: Saints Table VIP Experience

This invite-only salon merges culinary precision with cultural conversation. Co-created by Solange Knowles, the evening honors Black artistry, luxury, and quiet power. A Michelin-starred chef leads a menu that edits down to essentials and resonance.

You settle into a sculptural room where music shapes pacing and dialogue. Courses carry references to Houston, New Orleans, and global diaspora, rendered with restraint. Wine and nonalcoholic pairings respect mood and memory equally.

The table feels safe, intentional, and rare. Expect thoughtful pauses, luminous plating, and a finale that invites reflection. If presence is the new indulgence, this experience is its benchmark. Invitations are scarce, so move gently and ask wisely.

5. Delta Air Lines x American Express: The Artscape Lounge at Untitled Art

On the sands beside Untitled Art, this lounge becomes your reset button. Delta and American Express host complimentary bites that travel the globe in a few satisfying steps. Think bright ceviches, crunchy veg moments, and clever sweets that beat the heat.

Interactive art installations keep your hands and feed busy between fairs. Sip spritzes, zero proof coolers, or a crisp white while watching the horizon. Staff move efficiently, keeping lines friendly and breezy.

Come early for shade, stay for people watching, and slip back to the tents refreshed. Access perks vary by cardholder tier, so check details. For a week of motion, this calm stretch of beach is gold.

6. Natural Born Grillers: Apocalypse BBQ at Ray’s Hometown Bar Miami

Call it a smoky intermission from the art rush. Apocalypse BBQ brings the backyard mood to Ray’s Hometown Bar Miami, all swagger and slow time. Platters stack brisket, ribs, and chorizo beside tangy slaw, beans, and pickles.

Order a cocktail, claim a shady spot near the pool, and let the afternoon drift. The soundtrack leans sunny and nostalgic while pits breathe quietly in the corner. It is unfussy, generous, and built for second helpings.

Expect a friendly crowd and the occasional artist hiding behind sunglasses. Napkins are plentiful, sauce is bold, and sides never feel like afterthoughts. Come hungry and leave happy, smelling faintly of smoke and sunshine.

7. Oro Miami x Andy Quinn Two-Night Collaboration Dinner

Oro invites chef Andy Quinn for two nights of maximal elegance. The menu tracks a six-course arc through pristine bluefin, velvet wagyu, and scallops seared to a sigh. Truffles and uni thread umami through every movement.

Service flows like theater, with silver glints and quiet notes. Wines stay taut and thoughtful, letting texture lead. You taste clarity in every reduction, restraint in every garnish, and confidence in silence.

Seats will vanish quickly, so plan ahead. This is the dinner to dress up for, the one that makes time slow. If luxury for you means precision, this room understands. Expect to leave counting highlights rather than courses.

8. Maison Perrier-Jouët Presents Plant Pulses at Faena Beach

On Faena Beach, an installation listens to plants and sings their signals as light and sound. You wander through glowing fronds while bubbles rise in flutes. It is art, science, and gentle theater under a salt-kissed sky.

A VIP dinner led by Pierre Gagnaire follows with three-Michelin-star grace. Plates feel airy yet precise, echoing floral notes and mineral lines. Champagne pairings lift textures and keep conversation weightless.

Bring someone who delights in wonder. The sands soften footsteps, the sea keeps time, and the evening unfurls like a calm heartbeat. Tickets will be precious, so move with intent. Leave ready to listen differently to everything green.

9. We Are Ona x Andaz Miami Beach Immersive Culinary Installation

Picture a monumental travertine table as the centerpiece, where design does as much talking as the food. We Are Ona teams with Andaz to stage a sculptural dining flow. José Andrés Group brings flavor with playful rigor.

You move in cadence, seated closely enough for new friends but spaced for comfort. Courses lean bright, Mediterranean, and clever, with textures popping on stone. Beverage pairings run from expressive wines to refined zero proof sips.

Expect choreography, warmth, and a lingering sense of belonging. The room photographs beautifully yet feels human. Come curious and leave connected. If architecture could host a conversation, this is how it would speak.

10. Dinner with Friends and Neighbors at Aviv — Presented by Resy

One night, three James Beard Award winners, and a four-course dialogue that tastes like camaraderie. Aviv hosts a collaborative feast where chefs blend signatures without ego. Dishes feel generous, seasonal, and clear in intention.

You will find careful pacing, friendly service, and smart beverage pairings that never distract. The room buzzes with neighbors saying hello and collectors comparing fairs. It is the kind of dinner that restores your social battery.

Tickets will go fast, so set alerts and be nimble on Resy. Arrive early to peek at the open kitchen and settle in. Leave with new favorites and a phone full of happy table photos.