Bagatelle Miami River is poised to become one of Miami’s most talked-about openings, bringing the French hospitality brand’s signature high-energy dining style to a prime stretch of the Miami River. Officially opening to the public on November 21, 2025, the new venue represents a major evolution for Bagatelle, positioning it as both a waterfront restaurant and a full lifestyle destination.
Located at 311 NW South River Drive, Bagatelle Miami River sits on the river’s west bank, opposite many of the city’s existing riverfront hotspots. The project is a collaboration between Mandala Group and The Dirty Rabbit Group, both well-known in Miami’s nightlife and hospitality scene. The brand, already recognized globally for glamorous, party-centric French Mediterranean dining, is using this Miami River location to relaunch and reimagine its identity for a new era of waterfront luxury.
Design is central to the opening. The three-level space was conceived by Miami-based design studio House of Kirschner in partnership with French designer Sam Baron. Guests enter through lush garden pathways before moving into a 25-seat bar and lounge, intimate dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and expansive riverfront terraces. The aesthetic blends Côte d’Azur elegance with Miami’s contemporary edge, featuring dramatic artwork by Lynda Deleurence, neon installations, sculptural details, and high ceilings that create a Riviera-inspired stage for dining and nightlife.
The waterfront setting is a major draw. Guests can arrive by car, jet ski, or boat, thanks to a 192-foot private dock with dedicated docking services, underscoring Bagatelle’s appeal to Miami’s boating and yachting crowd. Outdoors, cabana seating and open-air terraces are designed to transition from relaxed daytime lounging to animated evening parties, with music swelling as the night progresses—very much in line with Bagatelle’s reputation in destinations like St. Tropez, Mykonos, and Dubai.
Culinarily, Bagatelle Miami River leans into French-Mediterranean flavors with a strong emphasis on seafood and shareable plates. Early previews highlight a dramatic chilled seafood “horizontal” platter exclusive to this location for its first two years, featuring stone crab, oysters, Maine lobster, and more, presented in a way that doesn’t obstruct conversation across the table. Desserts are also set to be a spectacle, including playful creations like a hazelnut-spread “sweet pizza” and refined takes on Riviera classics such as the Tropézienne.
Beyond the main dining areas, the venue is being promoted as a flexible event and nightlife hub. Private dining rooms, cabanas, and a rooftop speakeasy (slated to open following the main launch) give Bagatelle multiple ways to host everything from intimate dinners to full-scale parties. This aligns with the brand’s strategy to position Miami River as a flagship example of its “Bagatelle House” concept—a hybrid of restaurant, beach club, and art-driven social space meant to feel like an all-day, all-night escape.
For Miami’s dining scene, the opening signals both the continued rise of the Miami River as a culinary corridor and the next chapter for a globally recognized brand choosing the riverfront as its stage. With its combination of elevated French-Mediterranean cuisine, immersive design, and party-ready waterfront setting, Bagatelle Miami River is positioning itself as a new anchor for luxury dining and nightlife in the city.