Aug 9, 2025
Global Hotspot Amazónico to Reimagine Brickell Nightlife This Fall
Traded Editorial
Key Points
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Location & Scale: Taking over the former bank building at 800 Brickell Ave, Amazónico Miami spans three stories and will seat over 1,300 guests nightly—a major hospitality addition to Brickell and feature a lounge and rooftop.
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Design & Atmosphere: Designed by Lázaro Rosa‑Violán, the space leans heavily into rainforest aesthetics—tropical foliage, natural materials, tribal art—with “elec‑tropical” music vibes.
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Culinary Fusion: The menu promises a luxe blend of tropical, Latin American, Asian, and Mediterranean flavors, including parrilla-grilled meats, Nikkei ceviche, Brazillian brigadeiros, and more.
A gourmet rainforest restaurant / lounge is about to bloom in Brickell. This September, Amazónico—the Madrid-born jungle-themed restaurant founded by Sandro Silva and Marta Seco—makes its U.S. debut in Miami. Expect immersive interiors, live entertainment, and a bold, fusion-forward menu.
A Landmark Venue in Brickell
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The restaurant takes over a former bank building at 800 Brickell Ave. The space is being converted it into a three-level, high-capacity dining destination.
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With a seating capacity at 1,300 per night, this is the largest Amazónico location, joining other spots in Madrid, London, Dubai, and Monte Carlo.
Design That Transports You
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Designer Lázaro Rosa‑Violán brings rainforest energy—abundant greenery, natural textures, tribal art, and lush foliage—paired with “elec‑tropical” music to complete the immersive vibe .
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The multi-level layout includes a main dining room, a live-performance lounge, DJ-driven nightlife, and a rooftop offering elevated views and energy.
Cuisine That Mirrors the Jungle
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The menu will draw from Amazónico’s global model: a bold fusion of tropical, Latin American, Asian, and Mediterranean flavors.
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Signature offerings include Brazilian-style grilled meats, Parrilla Asado brunches, Nikkei-influenced sushi and ceviche, Merluza Negra, charcoal‑grilled Presa Ibérica, alongside desserts like caramelized pineapple and brigadeiros .
CRE Impact & Market Context
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This is a high-profile adaptive reuse of a central Brickell commercial space—transforming a former bank into a large-scale, experiential dining venue.
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Balancing hospitality and nightlife under one roof, it positions Amazónico as both a dinner-and-show spot and a nighttime hotspot—promising sustained traffic and energy for the neighborhood.
Amazónico’s Miami debut is more than a restaurant—it’s a full-sensory commercial statement. With a towering presence, nightlife draw, and a menu crafted for Instagram and the palate alike, it raises Brickell’s experiential bar. Expect broader ripple effects as Miami keeps leaning into immersive, large-scale hospitality developments.