The Tavern

The Tavern is the lobby restaurant and bar inside Hotel Croydon on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, serving American comfort food from breakfast through late night, seven days a week. The menu covers eggs Benedict and Belgian-style waffles in the morning, Cuban sandwiches, mahi mahi sandwiches, and smash burgers for lunch, and seafood, pasta, and steak come dinner, all backed by a full bar pouring mojitos, espresso martinis, and local beer.

The dining room has a casual, trendy feel with leather banquette seating, patterned tile floors, and an outdoor patio overlooking the pool where live saxophone plays several nights a week. Guests consistently mention the truffle fries, empanadas, and happy hour as highlights, and the attentive bar and floor staff draw repeat visits.

It works equally well for a quick coffee and breakfast before the beach, a relaxed lunch, or a dinner with cocktails, and the $20-40 per person range keeps it accessible for locals and visitors staying along Collins Avenue.