L’Avenue Parisian Bistro to Open at Bal Harbour Shops

The renowned Parisian bistro L’Avenue is set to debut at Bal Harbour Shops, bringing its celebrity-favorite dining experience to Miami’s luxury retail scene. According to public filings, the French restaurant has signed a lease on the ground floor, taking over the space previously occupied by Carpaccio, a longtime fixture at the upscale shopping center.

A Celebrity-Favorite Parisian Bistro Expands to Miami

L’Avenue, originally located on Avenue Montaigne in Paris, is known for its exclusive clientele and world-class cuisine. High-profile guests, including Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Rihanna, frequent the restaurant. It has also hosted major events, such as a celebration for the U.S. Olympic basketball team, featuring Steph Curry and LeBron James.

The Bal Harbour location will be L’Avenue’s second U.S. outpost, following its 2019 debut at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. Designed by renowned architect Philippe Starck, the New York location introduced L’Avenue’s upscale dining experience to the American market.

Luxury Retail Expands at Bal Harbour Shops

L’Avenue will be joined by another iconic Parisian brand, Lapérouse, which signed a lease last year to open a lounge at the 511,000-square-foot open-air mall.

Other recent developments at Bal Harbour Shops include:

• Brunello Cucinelli Boutique Expansion – The luxury cashmere brand, which opened in 2011, is adding a second floor to its store.
• L’Agence’s New Location – The L.A.-based fashion brand will open on the second floor, replacing Vilebrequin’s swimwear store.

Major Expansion Underway at Bal Harbour Shops

The mall’s owner, Whitman Family Development, is currently undergoing a 250,000-square-foot expansion, backed by $190 million in construction financing from Blackstone. This brings the total debt for the project to $740 million.

However, the company is also in legal disputes with Bal Harbour’s municipal government over a separate expansion plan. Using Florida’s Live Local Act, the proposal includes:

• 45,700 square feet of new retail space
• A 70-room luxury hotel
• 528 residential units, with 40% designated as workforce housing

A New Era for Bal Harbour’s Dining Scene

With L’Avenue joining Bal Harbour Shops, the mall continues to attract world-class brands and high-end dining concepts. As the mall expands, it reinforces its status as one of Miami’s premier luxury destinations.

For more details, visit Bal Harbour Shops or explore Miami’s luxury real estate market at BRG International.