Palace

Drag bar & restaurant · Miami Beach South Beach

Drag on the pavement, the ocean opposite: the Palace on Ocean Drive has been South Beach’s best-known drag stage since 1988 and is famous for its drag brunch.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (4,618)
• Since 1988
• Drag daily
• Patio with ocean view

Address

1052 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Opening hours

Mon–Thu 11 am–1 am
Fri–Sun 11 am–2 am

Drinks

Signature cocktail $18

Crowd

very mixed, men, women and groups of friends, many tourists, all ages

Flirt factor

low

Programme

Drag brunch Fri–Mon
Drag lunch Ladies Who Lunch every Wednesday 1–4 pm
Wayback Wednesdays with drag show every Wednesday 7 pm–12 am

Getting there

Ocean Drive at 10th/11th St, directly opposite 12th Street Beach and Lummus Park

What makes the Palace special

The Palace opened on Ocean Drive in 1988 and lived through South Beach’s glamorous Versace years. After a quieter phase, Thomas Donall took over in 2007 and rebuilt it around street drag shows, T-dances and the drag brunch.

The stage opens onto the pavement, and the queens perform among the tables and passers-by, often right in the street. The kitchen serves from brunch into the evening, with steaks, ribs and fish.

Atmosphere and crowd

A crowd for everyone: gay men, bachelorette parties, couples, families with older children and lots of tourists. The mood is loud, cheerful and very participatory. Guests praise the queens, the team and the beachfront location.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: the Palace’s website, OutxOut, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 4,618 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.