A Miami-based app that sells access to some of the region's hardest-to-book restaurants is getting fresh attention after an Aventura Magazine profile published Thursday, July 16, spotlighted its growing South Florida footprint.
Dorsia, founded in 2021 by CEO Marc Lotenberg alongside co-founders Joshua Stern and Gabriella Shteiman, operates as a members-only reservation platform. It claims 30,000 paying members across 25 cities, with Miami as one of its most active markets, according to the magazine.
The platform's Miami restaurant roster includes Carbone, Cote Miami, The Joyce, Mila, Seia, Mamo Miami and Yasu Omakase.
How it works
Members pay $200 a year for basic access, $5,000 for Premium or $25,000 for Premium Plus, according to Aventura Magazine. Every reservation carries a prepaid minimum spend applied to the final bill; unused amounts are not refunded.
Premium members receive nearly $5,000 in "Fun Coupons," an in-app currency distributed over the course of a year, which the company says nearly offsets the membership cost.
Getting in isn't just about money. Prospective members are vetted based on their network and alignment with Dorsia's restaurant partners. "People don't want to book their restaurant reservation for The Eighty Six on the same platform that they're booking McDonald's delivery," Lotenberg told CNN in March 2026, discussing the intensifying competition among reservation platforms.
Beyond the table
Dorsia also books members into sold-out cultural events through a feature called "Moments." Programming during Art Basel Miami and Miami Music Week is listed alongside global events. During Coachella 2026, members could access after-parties, a Nobu Omakase dinner at the Red Bull Mirage and viewing suites overlooking the festival grounds.
Earlier in 2026, the platform facilitated limited-run restaurant collaborations in Miami, including The Joyce x Aoko and Fooq's x Theodora.
Growth and funding
Dorsia raised $50.4 million in total funding, including a $50 million Series A in February 2025, at a $146 million valuation, according to startup tracker Tracxn. Lead investors include Index Ventures and Invus Group, with backing from figures connected to Major Food Group, Groot Hospitality and Sweetgreen.
Lotenberg told CNN in March 2026 that the company was generating $100,000 to $200,000 in daily revenue. The platform expanded into Palm Beach and Orlando in 2026.
