CASA NEOS Launching Multi-Level Lounge & Rooftop in Miami

Miami’s riverfront dining scene is about to get a serious late-night upgrade. CASA NEOS is launching two new spaces on March 5 – the CASA NEOS Lounge and an exclusive members-only MM Rooftop – transforming the already popular destination into a multi-level electronic music experience that flows seamlessly from dinner into the early morning hours.

As someone who’s been covering Miami’s nightlife evolution for years, this feels like a natural progression for the Riviera Dining Group. They’ve already proven the concept works with MILA Lounge, and now they’re bringing that same DJ-focused programming to their Miami River location. You can get all the info here.

Opening Weekend Lineup Sets the Tone

The venue isn’t messing around with its opening weekend programming. Kaz James kicks things off March 5 with a private opening event, followed by Miami legend Rony Seikaly on March 6, and Sinego closing out the inaugural weekend on March 7. For those familiar with Miami’s electronic scene, this lineup immediately signals serious intent – these aren’t your typical restaurant DJs.

What makes this concept particularly interesting is how it’s designed to work vertically. The Lounge occupies the third floor, transitioning from full dinner service at 8 PM into late-night DJ programming with elevated bottle service. Meanwhile, the fourth-floor MM Rooftop operates as an exclusive members-only space – think of it as a “jardin suspendu” (suspended garden) overlooking the Miami River. 

Proven Track Record with Electronic Talent

Riviera Dining Group isn’t new to hosting serious electronic music talent. Across their venues, they’ve brought in heavyweights like Louie Vega, Marco Carola, Dennis Ferrer, Guy Gerber, Damian Lazarus, Bedouin, Adriatique, Blond:ish, Pawsa, Carlita, ANOTR, and Valeron. That’s not a restaurant playlist – that’s a proper underground music program.

“At CASA NEOS, we think vertically,” explains Gregory Galy, Founder & CEO of Riviera Dining Group. “Each level introduces its own mood, while remaining part of a single, continuous experience. The Lounge and the members-only rooftop are designed to work in dialogue with one another, offering guests the freedom to shape their evening without having to choose between dinner, nightlife, or intimacy.”

Mediterranean Design Meets Miami River Views

The design approach sounds thoughtful rather than flashy. CASA NEOS Lounge leans into warm, Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics with sculptural lighting and textured finishes, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Miami skyline. The space is built to flow naturally from dinner conversation into late-night dancing.

Upstairs, the MM Rooftop takes inspiration from Southern European courtyards and rooftop gardens. We’re talking terracotta flooring, lime-washed finishes, natural stone, and integrated greenery – basically the opposite of your typical Miami rooftop club aesthetic. The members-only aspect suggests they’re going for intimacy over capacity, which could be exactly what Miami’s electronic scene needs right now.

What This Means for Miami’s Scene

Miami has no shortage of venues, but finding spaces that genuinely understand electronic music programming – rather than just booking whoever’s trending – is surprisingly rare. The fact that CASA NEOS is positioning this as “Miami’s hottest new destination for international DJ programming” suggests they’re serious about competing with the city’s established underground venues.

The timing feels right too. Miami’s dining scene has been pushing later and later into the night, and venues that can successfully bridge that gap between dinner and proper clubbing have been cleaning up. If they can maintain the food quality while bringing in legitimate electronic talent, this could become a regular stop for both locals and industry folks.

CASA NEOS Lounge and MM Rooftop officially open March 5. Given the opening weekend lineup and the group’s track record, this definitely feels like one to watch. For a city that never stops evolving its nightlife, this multi-level approach to electronic music programming might just be the next evolution Miami didn’t know it needed.