Esotico Miami

There’s a new tiki bar in town and it has all the trappings of a traditional Polynesian cocktail lounge with a fun, Miami twist. The indoor/outdoor space is verdant and sweeping, with lots of neon accents and palm fronds (both real and printed on wallpaper) that skew more South Beach than South Pacific. Though rum—the hallmark of any good tiki bar—abounds in more than 200 varieties and used in nearly all the mixed drinks you’ll see served in the signature tiki vessels. (If you find yourself tempted to steal one of the adorable mugs, they’re actually for sale.) Dip your toe with a Nu Mai Tai, a riff on the classic drink featuring a secret ingredient, or go all in with the Treasure Chest, one of several large-format cocktails. If you’re also into sharing food, try the pu pu platter—a tasty Hawaiian starter you build yourself with options like black truffle dumplings. Fancy hot dogs, fish cakes and poké bowls round out the themed offerings.