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Burgers in Sunny Isles Beach: Wagyu Porterhouse Burger or Build Your Own
Looking for a wagyu burger in the Miami area? You'll find one at Porterhouse, 17004 Collins Ave in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Our restaurant menu has the Porterhouse Burger, made with a wagyu patty, and a Build Your Own Burger you top your way.
Eat on our open-air terrace, a few steps from the beach, or in the indoor dining room. Lunch runs every day from 12 to 3 PM, and dinner from 6 PM to midnight. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
What to Order: Wagyu Burger, Add-Ons, Fries
The Porterhouse Burger ($29) is a wagyu patty with artisan lettuce, confit tomato, truffle mayo, onion jam and Gruyère cheese on a brioche bun. The Build Your Own Burger ($23) comes with onion, lettuce and tomato, and the rest is up to you. Add Swiss, Cheddar or Gruyère for $1 more, then choose bacon, sautéed mushroom, avocado or sautéed onion for $1 each.
On the side, Homemade French Fries are $7. Truffle French Fries ($13), from our bar snacks, are tossed with truffle oil and Parmesan. You can also add 10 g of caviar to fries for $25 more.
For a drink, look through the cocktail menu. The Smoked Old Fashioned ($22) is smoked under a glass cloche at your table, with Woodford Reserve or Angel's Envy. Doctor's Order ($18) is an Old Fashioned with notes of smoke and dark cherry, and a Margarita is $16. Not drinking? Order a Spicy Paloma 0% or a Cucumber Mule 0%, both $13.
If someone at your table would rather have a steak, our steakhouse menu has them covered.
Reserve on Resy or call +1 305-907-4111, and tell us your party size and any occasion.
What Makes a Wagyu Burger Worth Ordering in Sunny Isles Beach
What Wagyu Really Means
Wagyu is a Japanese word for a group of cattle breeds. It is not a cooking style or a grade you can see on a menu. What the beef is known for is marbling: thin lines of fat running through the lean meat. That fat softens at a low temperature, so a wagyu patty tastes rich and tender instead of dense and dry. Fat also carries flavor, so the beef tastes like beef from the first bite.
In a burger, this means the meat does most of the talking. You need less seasoning and fewer toppings to get flavor. The Porterhouse Burger is built around a wagyu patty, and everything stacked on it is chosen to support the beef.
Doneness and a Softer Fat
Wagyu fat is softer than the fat in a typical lean grind, and that changes how you should order. Cook a patty too long and much of that fat renders out. You lose the juiciness that made you choose wagyu in the first place. Pulled earlier, the patty keeps its moisture and a tender center. Fat that has softened but not vanished is what you are after. Ask for it done to the point you enjoy, not out of habit.
Ask your server which temperature the kitchen recommends for the Porterhouse Burger. Our menu notes that consuming raw or undercooked meat or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, so tell your server how you want the patty cooked.
The Bun Holds Everything Together
A burger can fail at the bun. Too dense and it hides the meat. Too thin and it falls apart by the third bite. Brioche is made with egg and butter, which gives it a soft crumb and a slight sweetness. It still holds up against a juicy patty and onion jam.
That sweetness matters with wagyu. The beef is rich, and a plain, dry bun makes the whole thing heavy. Brioche rounds it out. One practical tip: eat the burger soon after it reaches the table. A soft bun and a juicy patty do not wait well. The burger is marked G and D for gluten and dairy on the menu, so tell your server about any dietary need, including gluten-free.
Sauce, Cheese and Balance
Good proportions come down to one idea: every bite should have a little of everything. Gruyère melts well and adds a nutty edge. Onion jam brings sweetness that stands up to the beef. Truffle mayo has a strong aroma, so a thin layer is enough. Confit tomato is slow-cooked and softer than a raw slice, which keeps the bun from getting soggy. The artisan lettuce adds crunch. Bacon and avocado both add more richness, so one of them is usually plenty.
No single piece should win. If you build your own, keep that in mind: one cheese and one topping usually beat six. For a full evening around the burger, see our dinner in Sunny Isles Beach.
Burgers Near Me: Two Choices and What Goes With Them
Porterhouse Burger or Build Your Own
Pick the Porterhouse Burger ($29) if you want a burger that is already composed: wagyu, Gruyère, onion jam, truffle mayo. Pick the Build Your Own Burger ($23) if you know exactly what you like and want to control it.
The add-ons make the second option flexible. Cheddar and sautéed onion bring it to $25. Gruyère, bacon and avocado bring it to $26. Each extra is $1, so you can stack them without worrying about the total, and the burger arrives the way you pictured it. If a child is joining you, the kids options include a Classic Cheese Burger with fries for $18. Everyone at the table gets a burger that fits, and the bill stays easy to predict.
Sides That Cut the Richness
A wagyu burger is rich, so sides with some acid or crunch help. Roasted Brussels Sprouts ($12) come tossed in pomegranate molasses and lemon, and that sharpness works well after a few bites of beef. The House Salad ($9) uses a white balsamic vinaigrette and keeps things light.
If you want comfort, Mac and Cheese ($13) is baked with a gratin top, and you can add truffle for $5. Fries are the classic choice, and ordering one basket for the table is usually enough. Order one salad, one sprout dish and one basket of fries, and four people can share without anyone feeling stuffed. Truffle French Fries ($13) are there if you want something richer.
Beer, Cocktails and Wine
Beer is the easy match. A Yuengling lager is light enough to keep up with the meal. Guinness brings roasted malt that suits onion jam. A Space Dust IPA cuts through fat with its hops. Modelo and Peroni are simple, cold bottles, and the beer bucket of eight bottles works well for a group. The full beer list is on our beer and snacks page, so you can choose before you sit down.
For cocktails, a Moscow Mule or a Whiskey Sour is a clean pairing. Mango King is a good pick if you prefer something fruity. Among wines, a Pinot Noir like La Crema suits a burger without overpowering it, and our wine and spirits list has more reds by the glass.
Starters for the Table, or a Lobster Roll
If you are ordering for a group, start with a few bar snacks to share. Calamari ($17) comes with arrabbiata marinara. Nachos ($16) are loaded with chili, mozzarella, cheddar and pico de gallo. Fried Mozzarella ($13) arrives with marinara. All three are easy to split while you wait for the burgers.
Not everyone at the table has to eat a burger. The Porterhouse Lobster Roll & Caviar ($39) is fresh Maine lobster dressed with aioli, a tempura claw and caviar on top. It is a good choice for the person who wants seafood while the rest of the table eats beef. Order it alongside the burgers, so the whole table can choose together.
When to Come for a Burger in the Miami Area
A Burger at Lunch
Lunch runs every day from 12 to 3 PM, and that window suits a burger well, with time left for the rest of your day. It is a full meal that does not need a long evening. If you are driving up from elsewhere in the Miami area, arrive close to noon so you have the whole window to eat without hurrying.
The open-air terrace is a few steps from the beach, and the indoor dining room is the other option. We have street and on-site parking, so you do not need to plan around it. If your plans for the day are tight, book on Resy for a time that fits, or call +1 305-907-4111.
Between Lunch and Dinner
From 3 to 6 PM we run Happy Hour. Ask your server for the Happy Hour details. This is a good slot for a drink on the open-air terrace while you decide what to eat. Our team speaks English and Spanish, so questions about the menu are easy.
Keep the kitchen schedule in mind. Lunch ends at 3 PM and dinner begins at 6 PM, so if a burger is the goal, plan to arrive for one of those two services and ask your server what is available in between. A simple plan is a drink on the terrace at 5 and a burger once dinner starts at 6.
After Work or After the Beach
Dinner runs from 6 PM to midnight every day. That is a wide window, so you do not need to rush from the office or leave the sand early. Come when you are ready and book a table for that time.
On Sunday through Thursday the bar and lounge stay open until 2 AM, which gives you room to linger over a drink after you eat. On Friday and Saturday, a live singer performs from 8:30 to 11 PM, then the lounge and DJs take over from 11 PM until 5 AM. A burger around 7 or 8 PM means you finish before the music builds, or you can stay and let the night run.
Weekends, Groups and Seasons
Friday and Saturday evenings have live music, so it is smart to reserve ahead. Arriving around 7 PM leaves you time to order before the singer begins at 8:30. Book on Resy or call us, and tell us your party size. Groups can share the table with starters, burgers and a lobster roll.
Miami also has its seasons. Winter and spring bring more visitors to South Florida. Summer is hotter and slower. The terrace is a pleasant place to sit when the weather is mild. Our guide to the best time to visit Miami explains how the year runs, which helps if you are choosing a date.
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Burger FAQ
What's on the Porterhouse Burger?
A wagyu patty, artisan lettuce, confit tomato, truffle mayo, onion jam and Gruyère cheese on a brioche bun. It's $29.
Can I build my own burger?
Yes. The Build Your Own Burger is $23 with onion, lettuce and tomato. Cheese is $1 more, and bacon, sautéed mushroom, avocado or sautéed onion are $1 each.
What fries do you have?
Homemade French Fries are $7. Truffle French Fries, from our bar snacks, are tossed with truffle oil and Parmesan and cost $13.
Do your burgers contain gluten or dairy?
Yes. The Porterhouse Burger and the Build Your Own Burger both contain gluten and dairy. We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs, so just tell your server.
Do you have terrace seating?
Yes. You can sit on our open-air terrace, a few steps from the beach, or in the indoor dining room.
How do I reserve a table?
Book on Resy or call +1 305-907-4111. We're at 17004 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, with street and on-site parking.
Visit Us
Address
17004 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, United States
Contact
+1 305-907-4111
Opening Hours
Sunday–Thursday
Lunch 12–3 PM · Dinner 6 PM–12 AM
Bar & lounge until 2 AM
Friday–Saturday
Lunch 12–3 PM · Dinner 6 PM–12 AM
Live singer 8:30–11 PM
Lounge & DJs 11 PM–5 AM