Author: Florida Kosher Finder Team

Orlando is the top family vacation in Florida, and for kosher travelers the first question is always the same: what are we going to eat? The good news is that Orlando has a small but solid kosher scene, mostly clustered between Disney, International Drive and Dr. Phillips, plus kosher options inside the theme parks themselves.

Here is where to eat, where to shop, how kosher meals work at Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, and what to do for Shabbos.

Kosher Orlando at a glance

Place	Area	Type	Hashgacha	Best for
Chalavi by Kosher Eatery	Lake Buena Vista (near Disney Springs)	Dairy: pizza, sushi	RCF	Closest sit-down to Disney
Kosher Grill	International Drive	Glatt meat	RCF	Meat dinner near Universal
Krembo	Dr. Phillips / Sand Lake Rd	Dairy cafe & bakery	RCF	Breakfast, coffee, pastries
Motti’s Deli	Visitors Circle (I-Drive)	Glatt meat deli	RCF	Sandwiches, catering to your villa
Orlando Kosher Market	Visitors Circle (I-Drive)	Grocery	—	Stocking a rental
Winn-Dixie	Dr. Phillips	Supermarket kosher section	—	Meat, Cholov Yisroel dairy, challah
Erin McKenna’s Bakery	Disney Springs	Pareve, vegan bakery	Florida K	A treat inside Disney property

Kosher restaurants near Disney World

Chalavi by Kosher Eatery

The closest kosher restaurant to Disney. It sits on Blue Heron Beach Drive off S. Apopka-Vineland Road, a few minutes from Disney Springs and the hotels along Lake Buena Vista. It is a dairy restaurant (Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel) known for pizza and sushi, and it also caters. Supervision: Rabbinical Council of Florida (RCF).

Kosher Grill

Orlando’s main glatt kosher meat restaurant, on International Drive a short drive from Universal. Expect Mediterranean-style grill plates, burgers and a full dinner menu. It also caters. Supervision: RCF.

Krembo Cafe & Restaurant

A dairy cafe and bakery in the Phillips Crossing plaza on Turkey Lake Road, next to the Dr. Phillips Jewish community and close to Sand Lake Road’s restaurant row. Good for breakfast, coffee, light meals and pastries. Cholov Yisroel. Supervision: RCF.

Motti’s Deli (Catering by Motti)

A glatt kosher meat deli and caterer on Visitors Circle, just off International Drive. Many families use Motti for Shabbos meals delivered to their villa or hotel. Call ahead to confirm the deli is open on your dates. Supervision: RCF.

Kosher groceries in Orlando

If you are staying in a vacation home or villa with a kitchen, stocking up saves a lot of money.

• Orlando Kosher Market: a full kosher grocery with a Judaica section, on Visitors Circle in the same plaza as Motti’s.
• Winn-Dixie (Dr. Phillips): a big kosher section with glatt meat, Cholov Yisroel dairy, challah, pastries and wine, on S. Apopka-Vineland Road.
• Kosher Kaddy Express in Kissimmee: groceries plus prepared Shabbos food on Fridays, convenient for the vacation-home areas south of Disney.
• Delivery from South Florida: some South Florida kosher markets, including KC Market and The Grove, run Thursday deliveries to Orlando. Call ahead to order.

Kosher meals inside Walt Disney World

Disney serves kosher meals that come sealed from a certified kosher vendor, served without breaking the seal and with wrapped utensils. Check the seal and the hechsher yourself when it arrives.

• No advance notice needed (subject to availability): Satu’li Canteen and Tiffins (Animal Kingdom); Rosie’s All-American Cafe and Sci-Fi Dine-In (Hollywood Studios); Sunshine Seasons, Garden Grill and Coral Reef (EPCOT); Cosmic Ray’s and the table-service restaurants at Magic Kingdom; and quick-service and table-service spots at Disney resort hotels.
• Everywhere else: request a kosher meal at least 24 hours ahead. Mention it when you book, or call Disney dining at (407) 939-3463 to add it to an existing reservation.
• Buffets and family-style restaurants: you get one kosher meal at the regular price, not all-you-can-eat.
• Snack carts and kiosks don’t carry kosher meals.

At Disney Springs, Erin McKenna’s Bakery is a vegan, gluten-free, pareve bakery under Florida K. Note that items with oats are not Pas Yisroel and the ice cream is not certified.

Kosher food at Universal and SeaWorld

Universal Orlando: kosher meals are pre-ordered, not walk-up. The local kosher community guide says to email food.allergy@universalorlando.com at least 4–5 days ahead with your dining reservation, restaurant, party size and time, and lists the price at about $85 per meal. Confirm the current price and process with Universal when you order.

SeaWorld: frozen, sealed kosher meals can be heated at several park restaurants, including SeaFire Grill and Expedition Cafe. Allow 45–60 minutes for heating and ask at the counter early in the day.

Shabbos in Orlando

• Chabad of South Orlando (7347 W. Sand Lake Road, 800-765-7905) is the hub for visitors. Its website has tourist and minyan pages, plus holiday meal order forms.
• Plan Friday food early. Orlando’s kosher restaurants close early Friday afternoon and stay closed on Shabbos. Order Shabbos meals from a caterer like Motti’s, or pick up prepared food on Friday morning.
• Pick your hotel by walking distance. If you need to walk to a minyan, check the distance from your hotel or villa before you book, not after.

Coming for a yeshiva break or Pesach? See our Yeshiva Week guide and our Pesach programs guide.

Quick tips

• Call before you go. Hours change around Jewish holidays and the off-season.
• Get a kitchen. A vacation home or villa plus a grocery run beats paying theme-park prices for every meal.
• Meat vs. dairy: Kosher Grill and Motti’s are meat. Chalavi and Krembo are dairy. Plan the day around which one you want for dinner.

FAQ: Kosher food in Orlando

Is there kosher food inside Disney World?

Yes. Disney serves sealed kosher meals from a certified vendor. Several counter-service spots in each park have them without notice; everywhere else, request one at least 24 hours ahead by calling (407) 939-3463.

What is the closest kosher restaurant to Disney World?

Chalavi by Kosher Eatery on Blue Heron Beach Drive, off S. Apopka-Vineland Road near Disney Springs. It’s dairy, under RCF.

Is there a kosher meat restaurant in Orlando?

Yes. Kosher Grill on International Drive and Motti’s Deli on Visitors Circle are both glatt kosher, under RCF.

Where can I buy kosher groceries in Orlando?

Orlando Kosher Market on Visitors Circle is a full kosher grocery. Winn-Dixie in Dr. Phillips has a large kosher section with glatt meat and Cholov Yisroel dairy.

Does Universal Orlando have kosher food?

Yes, but only by pre-order. Request it several days ahead and expect to pay a premium. Details are above.

Kosher supervision can change. Always confirm current certification with the business or its certifying agency before you go.

Every January, a big part of the yeshiva world packs up and heads south. Yeshiva Week is the winter break most Jewish day schools in New York, New Jersey and beyond give in late January instead of over Christmas, and South Florida is where a lot of those families land. The upside: warm weather, real kosher infrastructure and minyanim everywhere. The downside: everyone else had the same idea, so rentals, restaurants and Saturday-night pizza lines all fill up.

This guide is written from the Florida side. It covers when Yeshiva Week 2027 falls, which neighborhood fits your family, where to eat, what to do with the kids, and the things visitors tend to learn the hard way.

When is Yeshiva Week 2027?

There is no single official date, because each school sets its own calendar. For 2027, most schools’ breaks fall somewhere in the January 21 to January 31 window. Check your school’s calendar before you book anything nonrefundable.

• Two Shabbosim in the window: January 23 and January 30, 2027. Many families plan around one or both.
• Tu B’Shvat falls on Shabbos, January 23, 2027 (Parshas Beshalach, Shabbos Shira). If you’re in Florida for it, the fruit is a lot better than in New York.
• Weather: January is peak season for a reason. Days are usually in the 70s, but a cold front can drop nights into the 50s for a few days. Pack sweatshirts along with the bathing suits.

Where to stay: picking your neighborhood

South Florida’s kosher communities are spread over about 50 miles, from Miami Beach up to Boca Raton. Where you stay decides how much of your week you spend in the car, so pick the area first and the rental second.

Area	Best for	Kosher food	Shabbos walkability
Surfside & Bal Harbour	Families who want to walk everywhere	A full strip on Harding Ave	Excellent
Miami Beach (41st St)	Variety and a central location	The most restaurants in one area	Very good near 41st St
Sunny Isles & Aventura	Condo rentals with kitchens, malls	Good, spread out more	Depends on the building
Hollywood & Hallandale	Better value, the Broadwalk	Its own kosher scene	Good in pockets
Boca Raton	A big community, a quieter week	Plenty, but you’ll drive	Good near the shuls

Surfside & Bal Harbour

The easiest place to spend Yeshiva Week with kids. The beach, the shuls and a block of kosher restaurants on Harding Avenue are all within a few minutes of each other, so you can park the car and forget it. It’s also the first place to sell out. See our Shabbos in Surfside hotel guide for where to stay and how far each hotel is from shul, and our kid-friendly Surfside guide for where to eat.

Miami Beach

Arthur Godfrey Road (41st Street) is the heart of kosher Miami Beach, with pizza, sushi, meat restaurants and bakeries in a few blocks. Staying nearby puts you about 10 minutes from Surfside and close to South Beach and the Holocaust Memorial.

Sunny Isles & Aventura

Where you’ll find the most condo rentals with full kitchens, which matters for a family eating three kosher meals a day for a week. Aventura Mall is here for the rainy afternoon, and the Brightline train station in Aventura gets you to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando without driving.

Hollywood & Hallandale

Usually better value than the Miami side, with the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk for bikes and scooters and a solid kosher restaurant scene of its own. It’s a good middle point if you plan to split the week between Miami and Boca.

Boca Raton

One of the largest Orthodox communities in the South, with plenty of shuls, kosher restaurants and grocery stores. It’s quieter and more suburban than Miami Beach, which some families want, but almost everything is a drive.

Eating kosher for a week

• Rent a place with a kitchen. Eating out three meals a day for a family of six adds up fast. Most families do breakfast and Shabbos at home and go out for dinner.
• Shop on arrival. Every kosher area here has at least one full kosher market. In Surfside it’s The Grove Kosher Market on Harding Avenue.
• Expect lines. Restaurants are slammed on Motzei Shabbos and Sunday night during Yeshiva Week. Go early, reserve where you can, or order ahead.
• Pizza night: our kosher pizza guide covers nine pizzerias and which ones reopen after Shabbos.
• Pack food for day trips. Most attractions below have no kosher food on site, so bring lunch and snacks.

What to do with the kids

A mix of beach days and a few big outings works best. These are the trips kosher families make most often:

• The beach. Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles and Hollywood all have wide, family-friendly beaches. Haulover Park, between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles, is the classic spot to fly kites.
• Zoo Miami. A big, open-air zoo in southwest Miami-Dade. Plan a full day and bring wagons for the little ones.
• Frost Science Museum. Downtown Miami, with an aquarium and a planetarium. A good pick for a cold or rainy day.
• The Everglades. Airboat rides and alligators. Shark Valley in Everglades National Park has a tram tour, and there are airboat parks along the edge of the Everglades in Broward and Miami-Dade.
• Butterfly World. In Coconut Creek, north of Fort Lauderdale. Walk-through aviaries full of butterflies and birds. Easy to pair with a day in Boca.
• Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. An outdoor memorial on Meridian Avenue. Older kids and teens will get the most out of it.
• Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU. In South Beach, housed in two former synagogue buildings, telling the story of Jewish life in Florida.
• Orlando. Many families add a few days at the theme parks. The Brightline train runs to Orlando from Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

Heads up: the Miami Seaquarium closed in 2025, so skip any old “things to do” list that still recommends it.

Shabbos during Yeshiva Week

• Book Shabbos early. Hotels and rentals near the shuls in Surfside and Miami Beach go first. If you want to walk to shul, settle that before anything else.
• Check the eruv every week. Most communities here have one, and eruvalerts.com covers the Miami area.
• Big shuls fill up. Expect crowded minyanim on Shabbos, and get there a little early if you want seats together.
• Hotel tips: key cards, elevators and candle lighting all need a plan. Our Shabbos in Surfside guide has a full checklist.

Getting around

• You’ll probably want a car, unless you’re staying put in Surfside or Miami Beach. Book it early, since rentals get scarce and expensive during peak season.
• Avoid I-95 at rush hour. The drive between Miami Beach and Boca can take twice as long at 5 PM as it does at 10 AM.
• Try the Brightline. It runs from downtown Miami with stops in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, and continues to Orlando. Kids love it, and it skips the traffic.
• Fly into Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is often easier and closer for Hollywood, Aventura and Boca. Miami (MIA) is closer for Miami Beach and Surfside.

FAQ: Yeshiva Week in Miami

When is Yeshiva Week 2027?

Each school sets its own dates, but most fall within roughly January 21 to January 31, 2027. Check your school’s calendar before booking.

Where should a kosher family stay for Yeshiva Week in Miami?

Surfside is the easiest for families because the beach, shuls and kosher restaurants are all walkable. Miami Beach near 41st Street has the most restaurants, and Sunny Isles and Aventura have the most condo rentals with kitchens.

Is it warm enough to swim in Miami in January?

Usually, yes. Daytime highs are typically in the 70s. A cold front can cool things down for a few days, so pack layers too.

Can we get from Miami to Orlando without driving?

Yes. The Brightline train runs from Miami to Orlando, with stops in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach along the way.

Do kosher restaurants get busy during Yeshiva Week?

Very. Motzei Shabbos and Sunday nights are the busiest. Go early, reserve where you can, or order ahead.

Coming down for Yeshiva Week and have a question, or a tip for other families? Let us know and we’ll add it to the guide.

Spending Shabbos in Surfside is easy once you’re in the right spot. The shuls, the kosher restaurants and the beach all sit within a few blocks of each other, so the whole weekend can happen on foot. The hard part is picking a hotel, because a ten-minute walk on a Florida Friday afternoon feels very different from a two-minute one, and not every hotel handles key cards, elevators and candle lighting the same way.

This guide ranks the hotels in Surfside, Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands by how far they are from The Shul of Bal Harbour, the community’s anchor shul, and tells you what each one is actually like for a Shabbos-observant guest.

The short answer

• Closest to shul: Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel, practically next door to The Shul, with full kitchens in the suites.
• Best for families: Residence Inn Surfside. Every suite has a kitchenette, and it’s about an 8-minute walk to The Shul.
• Most kosher-focused: The Altair in Bay Harbor Islands, which has advertised kosher breakfast, daily minyanim and a Shabbos elevator.
• Oceanfront splurge: The St. Regis Bal Harbour, about 5 minutes from The Shul.
• Oceanfront without the splurge: Grand Beach Hotel Surfside, about 3 minutes from The Shul and a block from the kosher strip.

Surfside hotels compared

Hotel	Area	Walk to The Shul	Kitchen in room	Price
Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel	Surfside	~1 min	Yes, full kitchen	$$
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside	Surfside, oceanfront	~3 min	Varies by room	$$
The St. Regis Bal Harbour	Bal Harbour, oceanfront	~5 min	No	$$$$
Residence Inn Surfside	Surfside	~8 min	Yes, kitchenette	$$
The Altair Bay Harbor	Bay Harbor Islands	~13 min	Larger suites	$$–$$$
Four Seasons at The Surf Club	Surfside, oceanfront	~14 min	No	$$$$
Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour	Bal Harbour, oceanfront	~18 min	No	$$$$

Walking times are estimated at an easy family pace from each hotel’s front door to The Shul of Bal Harbour (9540 Collins Ave). Price tiers are relative: $$ is a mid-range Miami Beach hotel, $$$$ is a luxury resort. Rates swing a lot between summer and winter, so check dates before you plan around a number.

The shuls

• The Shul of Bal Harbour (9540 Collins Ave): the Chabad shul founded by Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, and the one most visitors end up at. It serves around 700 families and gets crowded in winter.
• Young Israel of Bal Harbour (9580 Abbott Ave): an Orthodox shul two blocks west, on Abbott Avenue. 305-866-0203.
• Hechal Shalom Or Oziel (310 95th St): a Sephardic shul in the middle of town, a short walk from Harding Avenue. 305-867-6024.

Everything in this guide is measured to The Shul because it sits in the middle. Young Israel and Hechal Shalom are each only a couple of minutes away from it, so if you’re close to one, you’re close to all three.

The hotels, one by one

1. Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel

9576 Collins Ave, Surfside · 305-868-4447 · ~1 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: A small, two-story Italian-style villa with a handful of suites, one block from the beach.
• Why it works for Shabbos: You can’t get closer to The Shul. The suites have full kitchens, so you can set up your own Shabbos table with food from the kosher market down the street, and a two-story building means no elevator questions.
• Keep in mind: It’s a small property with few rooms, and those rooms go fast for winter Shabbosim and simchas. Book early.

2. Grand Beach Hotel Surfside

9449 Collins Ave, Surfside · 305-674-8666 · ~3 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: The biggest oceanfront hotel in the middle of Surfside, with pools on the ground and on the roof. Its sister property, Grand Beach Hotel Surfside West, is across the street at 9418 Collins.
• Why it works for Shabbos: It sits a block from both The Shul and the Harding Avenue kosher strip, and it’s on the beach. For a family that wants a real beach hotel without a long walk, this is the sweet spot.
• Keep in mind: It’s a high-rise. Ask about a low floor and how they handle key cards before you book (see the hotel tips below).

3. The St. Regis Bal Harbour

9703 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour · ~5 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: A luxury oceanfront resort just over the Surfside line in Bal Harbour, with large rooms, ocean-view balconies and butler service.
• Why it works for Shabbos: It’s the closest of the big luxury resorts to The Shul, and the Bal Harbour Shops are across the street for the rest of the trip.
• Keep in mind: There are no kitchens, so plan your Shabbos meals ahead. Rooms are high up and use electronic locks, so talk to the front desk before Friday.

4. Residence Inn Surfside

9200 Collins Ave, Surfside · 305-514-3101 · ~8 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: An all-suite Marriott across the street from the beach, with studio and one-bedroom suites, a rooftop pool and laundry rooms.
• Why it works for Shabbos: Every suite has a kitchenette, which makes it the most practical pick for families staying a week. Pick up food at the kosher market on Thursday, keep it in your own fridge, and you’re set.
• Keep in mind: The free breakfast isn’t kosher. The walk to shul runs straight up Collins and is pleasant, but it’s long enough to feel with little kids in July.

Booking: Residence Inn Surfside on Marriott.com.

5. The Altair Bay Harbor

9540 W Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands · ~13 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: A boutique hotel on the water in Bay Harbor Islands, just west of Surfside across the 96th Street bridge. Suites range from studios to two-bedroom units with full kitchens.
• Why it works for Shabbos: This is the hotel built with kosher travelers in mind. It has advertised daily minyanim, kosher breakfast, a Shabbos elevator and washing cups in the rooms, and its restaurant, OVO, is glatt kosher and has offered Shabbos meal packages.
• Keep in mind: It’s the farthest from The Shul of the non-luxury options, and you cross the bridge to get to Surfside. Bay Harbor and Surfside have separate eruvin, so check your route (more below). Confirm current kosher services when you book, since programs change.

6. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

9011 Collins Ave, Surfside · 305-381-3333 · ~14 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: The landmark Surf Club, open since 1930, restored as a Four Seasons on the south end of Surfside.
• Why it works for Shabbos: If luxury is the point of the trip, this is the top address in town, and the walk to shul runs straight up Collins.
• Keep in mind: It’s the longest walk in Surfside proper, and there are no kitchens. Arrange meals ahead.

7. Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour

10295 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour · ~18 min walk to The Shul

• What it is: An oceanfront luxury resort at the north end of Bal Harbour.
• Why it works for Shabbos: Quieter and farther from the action, which some people want.
• Keep in mind: At almost a mile, it’s the longest walk on this list, and you’re in Bal Harbour’s eruv, not Surfside’s. Better for adults than for a family pushing strollers.

The eruv: what you need to know

There isn’t one eruv here. There are two, with different rabbinic oversight:

• Surfside has its own eruv under the supervision of Rabbi Mordechai Fuchs of Lakewood, maintained by the Surfside Minyan (786-316-5934).
• Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands are covered by an eruv built and approved by Rabbi Pinchas A. Weberman.
• The beach: according to Hechal Shalom’s visitor page, the Surfside eruv includes the beach walking paths, but not the sand. In Bal Harbour, only the inner (western) walking path is included, and the pier at Haulover is not.
• Check the status every week before Shabbos at eruvalerts.com. If you’re staying in Bal Harbour or Bay Harbor and walking into Surfside, ask a local rav whether your route is covered for carrying.

Shabbos food: how to eat when you’re staying in a hotel

Most of these hotels don’t serve kosher food, so you’ll either cook in your suite or line up meals before Friday afternoon. Here’s how visitors usually handle it:

• Shop at The Grove Kosher Market (9467 Harding Ave). It has a takeout and deli counter, a butcher, wine, challah and baked goods. Go Thursday night or early Friday, before the rush.
• Order from the meat restaurants on Harding. Kosh, Josh’s Deli and Harbour Grill are all within a block or two of the hotels. Call by Thursday and ask whether they take Shabbos orders and what time to pick up.
• Book a Shabbos package if you’re at the Altair. OVO has offered full Shabbos meals for hotel guests.
• Ask about community meals. The shuls here are used to visitors. If you’d like to be hosted, call the shul office early in the week.
• Motzei Shabbos: grab dinner on Harding, or see our kosher pizza guide for who reopens after Shabbos.

Hotel-room tips for Shabbos

Big hotels run on key cards, sensors and elevators. A five-minute call to the front desk before you book saves a lot of trouble on Friday afternoon.

• Ask for a low floor so you can take the stairs. In a high-rise, ask whether the hotel runs a Shabbos elevator.
• Ask how they handle key cards. Some hotels can give you a mechanical key or have staff let you in. Others will leave the door unlatched on request. Settle it before candle lighting.
• Check the room for sensors: motion-activated lights, the fridge light, automatic thermostats and energy-saving switches. Tape or turn them off before Shabbos.
• Ask about candles. Many hotels don’t allow open flames in rooms. Ask whether they have a spot for candle lighting, and ask your rav what to do if they don’t.
• Bring a hot plate or urn if the hotel allows it, and ask your rav about using it in a hotel room.

Making a week of it

Surfside is built for families: the beach is a block from Harding, the restaurants are clustered together, and you don’t need a car. For where to eat with kids, see our kid-friendly Surfside guide. For every kosher spot in town, see kosher restaurants in Surfside. Planning ahead for Yom Tov? Our Pesach 2027 guide compares South Florida programs.

FAQ: Shabbos in Surfside

Which hotel is closest to The Shul of Bal Harbour?

Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel at 9576 Collins Ave is about a one-minute walk away. Among the larger hotels, Grand Beach Hotel Surfside at 9449 Collins is about three minutes away, and the St. Regis Bal Harbour is about five.

Is there a kosher hotel in Surfside?

None of the hotels in Surfside itself is a kosher hotel. The closest thing is The Altair in Bay Harbor Islands, across the 96th Street bridge, which has advertised kosher breakfast, minyanim, a Shabbos elevator and a glatt kosher restaurant. Most visitors stay in a regular hotel and eat from the kosher restaurants and market on Harding Avenue.

Is there an eruv in Surfside?

Yes. Surfside has its own eruv under Rabbi Mordechai Fuchs, and Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands share a separate eruv approved by Rabbi Pinchas A. Weberman. Check eruvalerts.com before every Shabbos.

Which Surfside hotels have kitchens?

Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel has full kitchens in its suites, Residence Inn Surfside has a kitchenette in every suite, and The Altair’s larger suites have full kitchens. The luxury resorts generally don’t.

Do I need a car for Shabbos in Surfside?

No. If you stay anywhere between 90th Street and 96th Street on Collins Avenue, the shuls, the kosher restaurants on Harding Avenue and the beach are all within walking distance.

Stayed somewhere we should add, or have a Shabbos tip for visitors? Let us know and we’ll update this guide.

Pizza is the great kosher equalizer. It’s the dinner every kid will eat, the easy Sunday lunch, and for a lot of families, the Saturday night tradition the minute Shabbos is over. Miami has more good kosher pizza than most people realize, from classic New York slice shops to brick-oven Italian and artisan pies.

Here are the kosher pizza spots worth knowing in Miami Beach, Surfside, Sunny Isles, Aventura and North Miami Beach: what each one does best, what it costs, and who’s open Saturday night.

Kosher pizza in Miami at a glance

Pizzeria	Area	Style	Hashgacha	Best for
Fialkoff’s	Miami Beach	Classic NY slice shop	Kosher Miami	A quick slice on Arthur Godfrey
Fialkoff’s Surfside	Surfside	Classic NY slice shop	Kosher Miami	Pizza after the beach
Rustiko	Surfside	Sit-down Italian bistro	Kosher Miami	Date night or a family dinner out
Cine Citta	Surfside	Brick-oven Italian	Kosher Miami	Outdoor seating with kids
Slice Kosher Pizzeria	Sunny Isles	New York–style, new in 2026	ORB	Beach-hotel crowd, thick NY pies
Milano’s	Aventura	Pizza, pasta, Italian	Kosher Miami	Late nights and Saturday night
Mama Pizza	Aventura	Family pizzeria + coffee shop	Kosher Miami	Early birds (opens 10 AM)
Foozo	North Miami Beach	Artisan pizza & focaccia	Kosher Miami	Yoshon pizza, Pas Yisroel
Jerusalem Pizza	North Miami Beach	Old-school slice shop + falafel	Kosher Miami	Pizza and falafel in one order

All are dairy and Cholov Yisroel per their agency listings. Prices and hours come from each pizzeria’s own site or ordering page as of October 2026. Online-ordering prices can run higher than in-store, so call to confirm.

Miami Beach & Surfside

Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza (Miami Beach)

544 Arthur Godfrey Rd · 305-397-8395 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

• The story: Fialkoff’s has been making kosher pizza since 1973, starting in the Catskills, and this is its Arthur Godfrey Road shop, right in the middle of Miami Beach’s kosher strip.
• What to order: A slice of the signature pie (about $4.85 online) or a whole signature pizza (about $27). The “sweet pizza” is a best-seller. Mac and cheese, penne vodka and baked ziti run about $18; garlic knots about $7.
• Good to know: Opens at 11 AM, with online ordering and delivery.

Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza (Surfside)

9463 Harding Ave · 305-397-8324 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

The same menu on Harding Avenue, a block from the beach. A plain pie runs about $21 online, which makes it one of the cheapest family dinners in Surfside. Our Surfside kids guide has the full family game plan for the strip.

Rustiko

9476 Harding Ave · 305-560-5650 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

When you want pizza but also an actual night out. Rustiko is a sit-down dairy Italian bistro with pizza, pasta and a real dessert menu, and it takes reservations online. Good for a date night or a family dinner where the adults want more than a slice.

Cine Citta Caffe

9544 Harding Ave · 305-866-8688 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel · Pas Yisroel

Brick-oven pizza and handmade bread on the north end of Harding, with outdoor seating, which is a lifesaver with restless kids. A Surfside staple for more than a decade.

Sunny Isles & Aventura

Slice Kosher Pizzeria

18090 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach · Dairy · ORB · Cholov Yisroel

The newcomer. Slice opened in early 2026 on Collins Avenue and does New York–style pies with a thicker crust, plus salads, appetizers and desserts. It’s built for the Sunny Isles condo and hotel crowd, so it’s an easy walk from many of the beach towers.

Milano’s Kosher

19090 NE 29th Ave, Aventura · 786-640-6400 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

• Why go: Pizza, pasta and salads near Aventura Mall, with dine-in, pickup and delivery.
• Hours that matter: Open until 11 PM Sunday to Wednesday and until midnight on Thursday. On Saturday night it reopens one hour after Shabbos and stays open until 12:30 AM, the latest Saturday-night pizza on this list.

Mama Pizza

19200 W Dixie Hwy, Aventura · 305-974-5549 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

• Why go: A family-owned pizzeria and coffee shop that has been feeding Miami-Dade and Broward for more than 20 years: pizza, calzones, pasta, ravioli, salads and pastries.
• Hours: Opens at 10 AM Sunday to Thursday (until 9 PM), Friday 10 AM to 2 PM, and Saturday night 8 PM to midnight. It’s the earliest-opening spot here, so it works for a late breakfast or coffee too.

North Miami Beach

Foozo Artisan Pizza

2520 NE Miami Gardens Dr · 305-682-9692 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel · Pas Yisroel

• Why go: Artisan pizza, focaccia and sandwiches, a step up from the classic slice shop.
• The detail that matters: Kosher Miami lists Foozo’s pizza as Yoshon, which is rare. If your family keeps Yoshon, this is the pizza place to know.
• Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday until 3 PM.

Jerusalem Pizza

761 NE 167th St · 305-653-6662 · Dairy · Kosher Miami · Cholov Yisroel

• Why go: An old-school slice shop that also does falafel, so one order covers the pizza kids and the falafel adults.
• What it costs: Whole pies about $24–$26 online, with specialty pies like white, Greek, veggie and baked-ziti pizza. Mac and cheese, baked ziti and spinach lasagna run about $18–$20, and falafel plates and pitas are on the menu too.
• Good to know: Opens at 11 AM; order on Slice or by phone.

Saturday night pizza: who reopens after Shabbos?

• Milano’s (Aventura): one hour after Shabbos until 12:30 AM.
• Mama Pizza (Aventura): 8 PM to midnight.
• Everyone else: hours shift with sunset through the year, so call or check Instagram before you pile the kids in the car. In winter, when Shabbos ends early, more places reopen; in summer, many stay closed.

Quick tips

• Cholov Yisroel: every pizzeria on this list is listed as Cholov Yisroel by its agency. Always check the certificate on the wall.
• Yoshon: Foozo is the one to know. Kosher Miami lists its pizza as Yoshon.
• Pizza for a crowd: two plain pies and garlic knots feed a family of five for roughly $50–$60 at most of these spots. Order ahead on Friday or Saturday night, since everyone has the same idea.
• Meat and dairy: all of these are dairy. Planning dinner and then ice cream? Pizza night makes it easy.

FAQ: Kosher pizza in Miami

Where can I get kosher pizza in Miami Beach?

Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza on Arthur Godfrey Road (Kosher Miami) is the classic Miami Beach slice shop. In Surfside, a few minutes north, there’s a second Fialkoff’s plus sit-down pizza at Rustiko and Cine Citta.

Which kosher pizza places are open Saturday night?

Milano’s in Aventura reopens one hour after Shabbos and stays open until 12:30 AM, and Mama Pizza in Aventura is open 8 PM to midnight. Other pizzerias vary by season, so call ahead.

Is there Yoshon kosher pizza in Miami?

Yes. Kosher Miami lists the pizza at Foozo in North Miami Beach as Yoshon. It’s also Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel.

Is there kosher pizza in Sunny Isles?

Yes. Slice Kosher Pizzeria at 18090 Collins Ave opened in 2026 under ORB supervision, serving New York–style pies.

What is the cheapest kosher pizza in Miami?

A plain pie at Fialkoff’s lists at about $21 online, and Jerusalem Pizza’s cheese pie at about $24. In-store prices are often a little lower than delivery-app prices.

More family dining: our kid-friendly Surfside guide, plus every kosher spot by city: Miami Beach, Surfside and Aventura.

Know a kosher pizza spot we missed? Let us know and we’ll add it.

Pesach 2027 starts the evening of Wednesday, April 21 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 29. If you are thinking about spending it in South Florida, whether at a full program, a hotel with meals, or your own rental, now is the time to decide. The best rooms at the big programs go first, and most early-booking rates disappear over the winter.

Below: every Pesach program we found in South Florida for 2027, with the hotel, hashgacha and what makes each one different, plus the rest of Florida and what to do if you would rather stay local.

Pesach 2027 at a glance

Day	Date
Erev Pesach & first Seder	Wednesday night, April 21
Second Seder	Thursday night, April 22
First days of Yom Tov	Thursday–Friday, April 22–23, running straight into Shabbos
Chol Hamoed	Shabbos, April 24 (Shabbos Chol Hamoed) – Tuesday, April 27
Last days of Yom Tov	Wednesday–Thursday, April 28–29
Pesach ends	Nightfall, Thursday, April 29

Heads up: the first two days of Yom Tov fall on Thursday and Friday, so they run directly into Shabbos. That is three straight days of Yom Tov and Shabbos with no shopping and no driving. You can cook on Yom Tov itself, but cooking on Friday for Shabbos requires an eruv tavshilin, so plan your food for all three days if you are making Pesach yourself. It is also one more reason many families book a program this year.

Pesach programs in South Florida, compared

Program	Hotel	Area	Hashgacha	Good to know
Lasko Getaways	JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & Spa	Aventura	International Kosher Mehadrin (Rabbi Berel Simpser)	April 20–30; Tidal Cove waterpark; infant care through young-adult programs
RAM Destinations	Trump National Doral Miami	Doral	Ask the program	April 20–30; Ram Caterers; 125-foot pool slide; full-day kids program
Majestic Retreats	The Westin Beach Resort & Spa	Fort Lauderdale	International Kosher (Rabbi Berel Simpser)	Oceanfront; listed at $10,500–$17,000 per person; tiny tots through teens
Kosherica	PGA National Resort & Spa	Palm Beach Gardens	International Kosher Mehadrin	Foremost Caterers; 17th year; whole hotel reserved for the program
Leisure Time Tours	PGA National Resort	Palm Beach Gardens	ORB	Foremost Caterers; 16th year; day camp ages 4–12, infant care, teens
Silan at The Alexander	The Alexander Hotel	Miami Beach	Kosher Miami	Seders plus all Yom Tov and Chol Hamoed meals, oceanfront on Collins Ave

Program details come from each operator’s own site or their 2027 listings on Passover Listings and Totally Jewish Travel as of October 2026. Dates, prices and supervision can change, so confirm directly before you book.

The South Florida programs, one by one

Lasko Getaways at JW Marriott Turnberry, Aventura

• Dates: April 20–30, 2027 (10 nights), with partial stays available.
• Hashgacha: International Kosher Mehadrin under Rabbi Berel Simpser. Catering by JM Food & Event Design (Jeremy Goldfeder).
• Why families pick it: The resort’s Tidal Cove waterpark, plus Lasko Kidz Central with infant care and programs for every age up to young adults. Adults get scholars-in-residence, a culinary institute, art classes and 36 holes of golf.
• Crowd: Mostly Modern Orthodox with a mix of observance levels. Both Ashkenaz and Sephardic minyanim, rabbi-led table sedarim and private seder rooms for groups.
• Location bonus: It’s in Aventura, minutes from the restaurants on our Aventura kosher list for family visits after Yom Tov.

RAM Destinations at Trump National Doral, Miami

• Dates: Tuesday, April 20 – Friday, April 30, 2027.
• Food: Ram Caterers, with daily BBQ, themed dinners, a charcuterie bar and a 24/7 tea room with sushi, pizza and ice cream.
• For kids: A full-day program with trips, sports and indoor and outdoor activities that reviewers rave about, plus a pool with a 125-foot slide.
• The resort: 800 acres, five golf courses and a 48,000-square-foot spa. Doral is about 15 minutes from Miami International Airport.
• Ask about: The listing doesn’t name the hashgacha, so confirm it with the program before booking.

Majestic Retreats at The Westin, Fort Lauderdale

• Price: Listed at $10,500–$17,000 per person.
• Hashgacha: International Kosher under Rabbi Berel Simpser, with Ashkenaz and Sephardic minyanim.
• Why it stands out: It’s right on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with an all-day oceanfront BBQ, a tea room and nightly Chol Hamoed entertainment (comedians, magicians, live music).
• For kids: Tiny tots, day camp and teen programs, plus an art studio and basketball clinics.
• Learning: Scholars including Rabbi Yaacov Laredo, Prof. Marc B. Shapiro and Dr. Joseph Shatzkes, plus a daily daf.

Kosherica and Leisure Time Tours at PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens

Two long-running operators both list PGA National for 2027, each with Foremost Caterers. The resort has five golf courses, 19 tennis courts and a 40,000-square-foot spa.

• Kosherica: 17th year at PGA, under International Kosher Mehadrin, with the entire hotel reserved for the program and a full children’s program.
• Leisure Time Tours: 16th year at PGA, under ORB supervision, with infant care, a day camp for ages 4–12, teen activities, daily minyanim and Chol Hamoed trips.
• Tip: Because both list the same resort, ask each one exactly which dates and which part of the property they have, and compare the hashgacha you’re comfortable with.

Silan at The Alexander Hotel, Miami Beach

Not a classic program, but a strong middle option. Silan, a Kosher Miami-certified glatt restaurant, runs Pesach at The Alexander Hotel on Collins Avenue: both Sedarim and all Yom Tov and Chol Hamoed meals from a fully koshered kitchen, with an on-site shul and Shabbat elevators. You can book a private room or holiday seating. It’s a good fit if you have a rental or family nearby and just want the meals handled. Call (305) 939-5264.

Elsewhere in Florida

• Tampa: Saddlebrook Resort, with both Kosherica (International Kosher Mehadrin, mostly 800–950 sq ft suites) and Leisure Time Tours (a racquet-sports paradise with 40-plus tennis courts and pickleball).
• Orlando: Grand Getaways at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando (near Disney, with a day camp and scholars-in-residence) and A Perfect Pesach (private villas with pools and meals delivered).
• Sandestin (Panhandle): Pesach Getaways, for families who want a quieter Gulf Coast beach.

How to choose a Pesach program

• 1. Hashgacha first. Programs here run under International Kosher (Rabbi Berel Simpser), ORB and Kosher Miami. Pick the one your family holds by, and ask about matzah, gebrokts and kitniyos policies if they matter to you.
• 2. Kids’ program hours. “Kids program” can mean anything from two hours a day to full-day camp with trips. Ask for the daily schedule and the counselor-to-child ratio, and whether infants are covered.
• 3. Full vs. partial stay. Most programs run about 10 nights (April 20–30). Several offer first-days-only or partial stays, which can cut the price a lot.
• 4. Minyan and crowd. Ask whether there are Ashkenaz and Sephardic minyanim and what the crowd is like. Some programs are mostly Modern Orthodox, others more yeshivish.
• 5. Location. Aventura, Doral and Fort Lauderdale put you near family and airports; Palm Beach Gardens and Tampa feel more like a getaway.
• 6. Book early. Ocean-view rooms, connecting family rooms and early-bird rates go first, often before the new year.

Staying local? Pesach without a program

• Meals only: Silan at The Alexander (above) covers Sedarim and Yom Tov meals while you sleep at home or in a rental.
• Rentals: Miami Beach and Surfside fill up with Pesach rentals. Book walking distance to your shul, and confirm the kitchen can be kashered or comes kosher-for-Pesach ready.
• Restaurants on Chol Hamoed: Most kosher restaurants close for the Sedarim and Yom Tov, and some reopen on Chol Hamoed with a kosher-for-Pesach menu. In 2026, for example, Kosh in Surfside closed for the Sedarim and served prix fixe lunch and dinner on Chol Hamoed. Restaurants usually announce plans in March, and we’ll publish a 2027 Chol Hamoed list then.
• Shopping: Kosher markets stock up on Pesach products in March. Find one near you on our kosher markets list.
• With kids in Surfside or Miami Beach? Our kid-friendly Surfside guide has parks, the beach and the Harding Ave map for Chol Hamoed days.

FAQ: Pesach 2027 in South Florida

When is Pesach 2027?

Pesach 2027 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 21 (first Seder) and ends at nightfall on Thursday, April 29 in the Diaspora. The second Seder is Thursday night, April 22.

What Pesach programs are in Miami for 2027?

In the Miami area: Lasko Getaways at JW Marriott Turnberry in Aventura, RAM Destinations at Trump National Doral, and Silan’s meals program at The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach. Nearby: Majestic Retreats at The Westin in Fort Lauderdale, and Kosherica and Leisure Time Tours at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens.

How much does a Pesach program in Florida cost?

Full 10-night programs typically run five figures per person. For example, Majestic Retreats in Fort Lauderdale is listed at $10,500–$17,000 per person. Partial stays, kids’ rates and early booking can bring the cost down, so always ask.

Is there a Pesach program under ORB or Kosher Miami?

Yes. Leisure Time Tours at PGA National lists ORB supervision, and Silan’s Pesach meals at The Alexander are under Kosher Miami. Lasko, Majestic and Kosherica list International Kosher under Rabbi Berel Simpser.

Which first days of Pesach 2027 run into Shabbos?

The first two days of Yom Tov (Thursday and Friday, April 22–23) lead straight into Shabbos Chol Hamoed, making a three-day stretch. If you’re making Pesach at home, make an eruv tavshilin so you can cook on Friday for Shabbos, and plan meals for all three days.

Running a Pesach program in Florida that’s not listed here? Contact us and we’ll add it.

Surfside is one of the easiest places in South Florida to eat kosher with kids. Nearly everything sits within a few blocks of Harding Avenue, so you can do pizza for lunch, frozen yogurt after the beach, and a sit-down dinner without getting back in the car. One spot even lets kids 12 and under eat free.

Every restaurant below was cross-checked against Kosher Miami (KM) and Orthodox Rabbinical Board (ORB) supervision listings current as of June 2026. Certifications and ownership can change, so look for the certificate on the wall when you walk in.

Quick reference

Restaurant	Type	Hashgacha	Best for
Street Kitchen	Meat	KM	Kids 12 and under eat free
Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza	Dairy	KM	Pizza night, picky eaters
Rustiko	Dairy	KM	Sit-down dairy dinner
Cine Citta Caffe	Dairy	KM	Dinner with outdoor seating
Bagel Boss	Dairy	ORB	Breakfast
Kosh	Meat	KM	Polished dinner, Shabbat kids’ menu
The Carrot	Meat	KM	Fast lunch after the beach
Josh’s Deli	Meat	KM	Deli lunch, Shabbat takeout
Serendipity Yogurt Café	Dessert	KM & KDM	Frozen yogurt

The best kid-friendly kosher restaurants in Surfside

1. Street Kitchen — kids 12 and under eat free

9460 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 763-8267 · streetkitchen.miami

Meat · Kosher Miami (KM)

Street Kitchen is the best deal for families in Surfside: kids 12 and under eat free any day with the purchase of an adult meal. It’s also one of the most talked-about kosher restaurants in Miami, run by chef David Benrey, a former executive chef at Harbour Bistro down the block. The menu leans on comfort food done well, with fried chicken, burgers, and chicken and waffles that kids love, plus fish, lamb, and steak dishes for the adults. There’s a kids menu and high chairs, so it works for little ones too.

Reservations: Street Kitchen is dinner only and closed Friday. The restaurant is small and outdoor seating is limited, so reserve ahead, especially on weekends.

2. Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza — the easy win for picky eaters

9463 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 397-8324

Dairy · Kosher Miami (KM)

Fialkoff’s is a kosher pizza name that goes back to 1973 in Monticello, New York, and its Surfside shop opened in 2022. The menu is close to a kids’ wish list: plain pies, personal pies, mac-and-cheese pizza, pizza rolls, and fries, with calzones, knishes, falafel, and pasta for the adults. The signature pie is known for a little kick, so order a plain pie for kids who avoid spice.

Takeout and delivery: Order ahead through Slice or Uber Eats. A plain pie lists at about $21 on Slice, which makes it one of the cheapest family dinners on the street.

3. Rustiko — sit-down dairy where kids and adults both win

9476 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 560-5650 · rustikomiami.com

Dairy · Kosher Miami (KM)

Rustiko is a dairy Italian bistro with a menu that covers every kind of kid: fries, sweet-potato fries, grilled cheese, pancakes, waffles, pizza, pasta, and mac and cheese. Dessert is the strongest on the street, with cheesecake, brownies, lava cake, and ice cream desserts. Adults get a real dinner out while the kids stick with comfort food.

Takeout and reservations: Book a table on the website. Rustiko also offers online ordering, to-go service, catering, and Shabbat meals.

4. Cine Citta Caffe — brick-oven pizza and outdoor seating

9544 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 866-8688

Dairy · Kosher Miami (KM), Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel

Cine Citta has been Surfside’s go-to dairy restaurant for more than a decade. The kitchen turns out brick-oven pizza, pasta, and handmade bread, with fish dishes for the adults. The outdoor seating is the family selling point: restless kids are a lot easier to manage outside than in a quiet dining room.

Reservations: Call ahead, especially on weekend nights.

5. Kosh — a polished dinner with a Shabbat kids’ menu

9477 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 763-8601 · koshmiami.com

Meat · Kosher Miami (KM), all items Pas Yisroel

Kosh is a polished restaurant where adults order steak, sushi, or tapas, and the regular menu still has plenty for kids: beef sliders, chicken lollipops, chicken yakitori, chicken tacos, burgers, fries, and rice. Its Shabbat menu includes a dedicated kids’ menu: chicken fingers, white rice, and vanilla ice cream.

Reservations and Shabbat: Reserve for weekend dinners. Kosh also does catering and prepaid Shabbat meals.

6. The Carrot — fast-casual food after the beach

9519 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (786) 216-7355 · thecarrotsurfside.com

Meat, with vegan options · Kosher Miami (KM), all items Pas Yisroel, wraps Yoshon

When everyone is sandy and hungry, The Carrot is the fastest good meal on Harding. The menu runs from burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and melts to poke bowls, stuffed sweet potatoes, salads, smoothies, and fresh juice. Kids can get a plain burger or a smoothie while parents eat something lighter than another round of pizza.

Takeout and delivery: Order online for pickup or delivery, or eat in.

7. Josh’s Deli — a deli lunch and Shabbat takeout

9517 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 397-8494

Meat · Kosher Miami (KM)

Josh’s Deli is a Michelin-recognized Surfside staple that puts a modern spin on traditional deli recipes. A deli counter is an easy sell for kids who like a simple sandwich, and it’s a good lunch stop when the adults want something more serious than chicken fingers. The deli also offers Shabbat takeaway.

8. Bagel Boss — breakfast before the beach

9543 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 504-7443

Dairy · Orthodox Rabbinical Board (ORB)

Bagel Boss opened in Surfside in summer 2025 and brings a New York-style bagel and deli menu to Harding Avenue. For families with early risers, a bagel breakfast is the easiest way to start a beach day.

For dessert: Serendipity Yogurt Café

9457 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · (305) 865-1506

Kosher Miami (KM) and KDM

Serendipity is Surfside’s kosher frozen yogurt stop, and it’s the natural end to an afternoon on Harding. For a take-home treat, Miami Beach Chocolates at 9433 Harding Ave (ORB, KM, and KDM) offers Cholov Yisroel, pareve, and dairy options.

Quick picks by situation

• The best value: Street Kitchen, where kids 12 and under eat free any day with an adult meal.
• Picky eaters: Fialkoff’s for plain pizza, mac-and-cheese pizza, and fries. On a meat night, Street Kitchen for burgers and fried chicken.
• Breakfast: Bagel Boss.
• A fast lunch after the beach: The Carrot, or pizza to go from Fialkoff’s.
• A sit-down family dinner: Street Kitchen or Kosh for meat, Rustiko for dairy.
• Restless little ones: Cine Citta, for the outdoor seating.
• Dessert: Serendipity Yogurt Café, or the dessert menu at Rustiko.
• Ordering in to a hotel or rental: Fialkoff’s through Slice or Uber Eats, or The Carrot through its website.

Shabbat and holiday notes

Friday afternoons close early. Surfside restaurants close before candle-lighting and reopen Saturday night, and both times move with sunset through the year. Kosh lists its reopening as one hour after Shabbos. Check the restaurant’s social media or call on the day you plan to go.

Order Shabbat food ahead. Kosh sells prepaid Shabbat meals, Rustiko offers Shabbat meals, and Josh’s Deli does Shabbat takeaway. Place orders early in the week, especially during busy seasons.

Strollers and the eruv. The Surfside eruv covers the beach walking paths, so you can push a stroller along the paths on Shabbat but not onto the sand. Check eruvalerts.com before Shabbat to confirm the eruv is up.

Holidays change everything. Around Passover and the yomim tovim, restaurants close, change hours, or switch to special menus. Kosher Miami publishes a Passover-certified list each year at koshermiami.org.

Practical tips for parents

Go early

Young kids do better at the first seating than in the middle of the dinner rush. On Fridays, plan lunch instead of an early dinner.

Decide meat or dairy before you leave the beach

Dairy: Fialkoff’s, Rustiko, Cine Citta, Bagel Boss, and Serendipity. Meat: Street Kitchen, Kosh, The Carrot, and Josh’s Deli. If you’re planning ice cream after dinner, pick a dairy dinner and you won’t have to wait.

Call ahead for high chairs

Restaurants rarely list high chairs or stroller space online. A 30-second call before a sit-down dinner saves you a scramble at the door.

Plan for parking

Harding Avenue parking is metered street and municipal-lot parking, not a private family lot. Build in a few extra minutes to park, unload the stroller, and walk.

Budget realistically

Pizza night for four: about $55–$60 on Slice for two plain pies and an order of fries at Fialkoff’s. Fast-casual for four: about $60–$120 before tax and tip. Sit-down dinner for four or five: about $150–$300 at Rustiko or Kosh, depending on appetizers, drinks, and dessert. At Street Kitchen, kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal, so two adults ordering the $25 classic burger (fries included) pay about $50 before tax and tip.

FAQ: Kosher restaurants in Surfside for families

Are there kosher restaurants in Surfside with a kids’ menu?

Yes. Street Kitchen has a kids menu (and kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal), and Kosh’s Shabbat menu includes a kids’ menu with chicken fingers, white rice, and vanilla ice cream. Fialkoff’s, Rustiko, and The Carrot don’t publish separate kids’ menus, but all serve kid staples like pizza, mac and cheese, burgers, and fries.

Do any kosher restaurants in Surfside let kids eat free?

Yes. At Street Kitchen on Harding Avenue (Kosher Miami), kids 12 and under eat free any day with the purchase of an adult meal. The restaurant is small, so call ahead to reserve a table.

Where can I get kosher pizza in Surfside?

Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza (KM) is the classic pizza shop. Rustiko and Cine Citta Caffe (both KM) serve pizza in a sit-down setting, and Gifted Crust Pizza (ORB) at 9523 Harding Ave is another option.

Which kosher restaurants in Surfside deliver?

Fialkoff’s delivers through Slice and Uber Eats, and The Carrot takes delivery orders on its website. Rustiko offers online ordering and to-go service.

Which Surfside kosher restaurants are open Saturday night?

Several Harding Avenue restaurants reopen after Shabbat. Kosh lists its reopening as one hour after Shabbos. Times shift with sunset, so check with the restaurant that day.

What is the best kosher restaurant in Surfside after a beach day?

The Carrot is the quickest sit-down-or-takeout meal, with burgers, wraps, bowls, and smoothies. For the easiest crowd-pleaser, grab pizza from Fialkoff’s.

Is there kosher frozen yogurt or ice cream in Surfside?

Yes. Serendipity Yogurt Café on Harding Avenue is certified by Kosher Miami and KDM.

Looking beyond Surfside? Browse the full Florida Kosher Restaurant Directory for kosher restaurants across the state.

Staying over Shabbos? Our Shabbos in Surfside hotel guide ranks hotels by walking time to shul.