Serena Williams has a message for anyone landing in Miami for the World Cup: she’s already done the restaurant research.
The tennis legend teamed up with Airbnb to build a curated dining guide for Miami visitors this summer. “Miami is hitting different this World Cup,” she wrote on Instagram this week. She listed four local spots she’d chosen with Airbnb.
The guide is short but covers the right bases. Chevré Miami earns the first recommendation for its grilled cheese with caviar – elevated and a little indulgent. Miami has a knack for making over-the-top comfort food work, and this fits right in. Chito’s Red Tacos comes next for street tacos, the more casual pick on the list. Myka Greek in the Brickell neighborhood gets a nod for a sweet treat, and Moxies USA’s Miami location closes out the guide as the spot for drinks.
The four picks span a real range. Fancy grilled cheese sits alongside street tacos. There’s a Greek dessert stop in Brickell and a cocktail bar. It’s a practical spread for visitors trying to eat well between matches.
Serena Williams has real roots in South Florida. She’s lived there and raised her family in the area. She’s called the city home for years, so the guide reads like a genuine local recommendation rather than a sponsored checklist.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is giving Miami one of its biggest summers in recent memory. The city is hosting matches at Hard Rock Stadium, drawing massive international crowds throughout July. Local restaurants are welcoming the extra foot traffic. Getting a nod from Serena, spread through Airbnb’s platform, is a meaningful boost for any of the spots on her list.
The Airbnb collaboration fits naturally into the company’s ongoing focus on experience-based travel. Airbnb has worked with athletes and entertainers in recent years to spotlight neighborhood gems. Serena’s guide fits that approach, pointing to local spots over chains or tourist standbys.
Life since leaving professional tennis in 2022 has kept her busy. She’s grown her venture capital work and expanded her fashion brand. She and husband Alexis Ohanian also welcomed a second daughter. She’s spoken candidly about life after decades as an athlete. Her presence across business and culture has stayed strong.
The Airbnb guide gives World Cup visitors a solid starting point for Miami’s food scene. Grilled cheese with caviar at Chevré, street tacos at Chito’s, something sweet at Myka Greek in Brickell, and drinks at Moxies. Serena Williams rarely steers people wrong.
