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    Bella Cuba

    4.1 (729 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BELLA CUBA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Natalia G.

    Our first time trying Cuban food was 10 out of 10 amazing. Every dish we ordered was so flavorful. I recommend the Cubano sandwich and the chorizo stuffed chicken with yellow rice.

    Caribbean Guava Salad Bowl with Chicken
    Suzy B.

    We were in from out of town and my son read all the great reviews of Bella Cuba and they were spot on!! I give it 5 stars!! Bella Cuba is an authentic Cuban restaurant and they've been around over 20 years... food was so good. I wish they were located closer to home in NJ ! I had the Guava salad bowl and added chicken. OMG this salad was incredible. I will make sure I flag this review of mine because we are coming back next time I'm in Miami!! I could see all the locals here... this restaurant is the real deal. Back to my salad... the top was covered with onions and the guava dressing... drooling just thinking of it. The chicken was also so flavorful and the perfect addition to this meal. My son had the Churrasco Steak and he ate every single morsel on his plate. he loved it. We both celebrated being in town for the College Football Championship and toasted the Indiana Hoosiers and Fernando Mendoza with this great meal and mojitos!! I will definitely be back and you should give this place a try. service was really good and don't forget to make a reservation. They get very busy and it's a nice cozy restaurant.

    Pork
    Leonard L.

    All the staff were extremely friendly but our waitress made our entire meal unique! Food was exceptional and came out very quickly.

    Drunk Chicken Rice & Cuban Oxtail Stew. Yuca Fries with Garlic Lime Mojo, fried sweet plantains, black beans
    Sianne H.

    This place is AMAZING!! The food was to die for, we got the oxtail stew, drunk chicken and rice, and all of it was so delicious, including the fried sweet plantains we chose as a side. Our waitress was so nice and we shared many jokes and laughs with her. We got great recommendations for what to order and the mojitos were great also! Absolutely would recommend if you're looking for top notch Cuban food in the area!!

    Edwin J.

    Really nice authentic Cuban food in a place of many options. Needed a good reliable meal that was budget friendly after a good day of work. The vibe was chill and homie and welcoming. Seating inside and outside. Service took a little while but once you got their attention you got your order in and your meal in a reasonable amount of time. Food was delicious and we didn't let any go to waste.

    Mojitos!
    jill t.

    I loved my meal here! Charming space with very kind and warm service. My spouse and I both had fish dishes and both were fantastic-- delicious sauces. Sides were high quality too. Not too loud, music was lively but it's not a raucous club-y atmosphere. Definitely coming back here!

    Alex M.

    Me oh my, what a spot. We knew coming to Miami would be filled with Cuban delights and this place was so good, we came back for dinner. Starting lunch off with some sliders, a mojito, and a cubano, everything HIT SO HARD. The mojito was perfect with a nice flag hanging out, the sliders were an awesome mashup of beef and chorizo, and that cubano. I've had Cubanos in the west coast and in Vegas, but they don't even come close to this place. Not even in the same country, seriously. The service for lunch AND dinner were friendly. They showed us a great time, gave us solid recommendations, and I would highly recommend coming back. Also, if you don't like beans and rice, I'd try them here and the platanos. They were so good and so was that oxtail stew. Order the stew with some rice! It was in a tiny little restaurant so it may be hard to take a large group, but for date night or a 4 top, this place is perfect.

    Cuban Sandwich Wrap
    Verina B.

    Cute place right in the heart of Miami. Great Cuban dishes, food comes out hot and delicious. The oxtail was the star of the show. Portion was perfect and we left very satisfied. The service was great. They were attentive and helpful

    Ceviche Salad
    Arthur N.

    This place is amazing with a delicious menu & very good vibes. Our server Jonel was super awesome. He recommended us the Ceviche de pescado with plantain chips; the Sword fish was well marinated in the sauce, extremely tasteful, great pairing with the plantain chips. My wife had the Pollo A La Plancha With yellow rice and plantains "She loved it!" I had the Grilled chicken supreme with shrimp & pineapple gratin. "It was deliciously good, superb!" i finished off with a warm & elegant Cuban coffee. I totally recommend this great Cuban restaurant

    Arroz con Pollo
    Brad M.

    Everything at this cute little spot was terrific! Food, service, atmosphere, this is what you want from a great restaurant experience.

    Cuban Oxtail Stew
    Nathan N.

    If you go to Miami, you have got to have Cuban food. Thankfully I did so and with people who I enjoy talking with. The people working here boast about how popular the food is in Miami, and I can see why. I really enjoyed the oxtail stew and the yuca, both boiled and fried. The food is delicious and the vibes are classic. The Cuban sandwich was as I expected, after having first fallen in love with the Cuban sandwich back during my undergraduate days. I loved the paintings of Cuban life. This place is in walking distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center, and thankfully we came here early before everyone else did.

    Bella Cuba
    Kristin L.

    Set on a bustling street, Bella Cuba offers a comfortable respite from the heat of Miami Beach. Natural lighting and Cuban music invite you to dine in a relaxing setting. Restaurant staff are eager to provide hospitality and are proud of their establishment. They have every right to be - the service is excellent and the food is buttery and flavorful. Try the Cuban sandwich and fried plantains!

    Milton H.

    Stopped by here for lunch after hitting the gym right next door. First time here. I ordered chicken Cesar salad. It was amazing. They turned it into a masterpiece with great flavor and presentation.

    Regular Mojitos with a light

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    Always a stop when I visit Miami! The Cuban food is amazing and the Cuban coffee is also amazing.

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    I was in town on a work trip and stopped here for dinner. The food and service were excellent.

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    Their Cuban sandwich and chicken sandwich are awesome. Much better quality and taste than other multi-store Cuban restaurants in the area.

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    Do you have vegetarian options? We are coming on Saturday.

    Thank you for contacting us.Yes we have few vegetarian Starters and Main courses. Welcome

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Hi, Yes we have lots of gluten free options on our menu. Our chefs make everything to order so we are definitely able to make some very delicious dishes for you

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    Havana 1957

    Havana 1957

    4.1(3.9k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    If you're debating whether to eat at Havana 1957, let me save you some time: go hungry and wear…read morestretchy pants. We ordered the Cuban sandwich and the Cuban burger, and honestly both were dangerously good. The Cuban sandwich was exactly what you hope for -- crispy bread, perfectly pressed, packed with flavor, and the kind of sandwich that makes you pause mid-bite and just nod at the person across from you like "yep... this was the right decision." The Cuban burger was also fantastic -- juicy, flavorful, and big enough that you start questioning whether you should have skipped breakfast. The area around the restaurant was great too. Nice vibe, good energy, and perfect for walking around before or after eating... which you will probably need to do after finishing that burger. The servers were good -- friendly, attentive, and thankfully didn't judge us for attacking the food like we hadn't eaten in three business days. Overall the place has a fun atmosphere, great Cuban comfort food, and the kind of menu that makes you want to come back just to try the things you didn't order the first time. Highly recommend... just be prepared to leave full and slightly considering a nap. 10/10 would happily destroy another Cuban sandwich there again.

    As others have stated, Havana 1957 is a small chain of Cuban eateries located throughout Miami,…read morewith I think 3 restaurants on Miami Beach alone. We stopped here at this one on Espanola Way for dinner on a Sunday, primarily because we had somewhere else in this area to be afterward, and while most every place on this touristy street was packed with a wait list, this restaurant could seat us right away. Service was good all evening from an outgoing waiter, this place was great for people watching (we were seated at a high top on the sidewalk in front), the food was good and the prices were reasonable, especially considering that Espanola Way is one of the most touristy areas on already touristy Miami Beach. I had the signature roasted chicken ($28) and my husband the Cuban churrasco steak ($42) and both included sides. We also had a glass of wine each and again, wine prices were reasonable. While we don't tend to eat in this general area often as it is so touristy which usually equals lackluster food and service at high prices, Havana 1957 was just fine. I'd happily return here.

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    Paya Miami

    Paya Miami

    4.8(43 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Paya may very well offer the best value in fine dining in Miami; the $75 tasting menu offers 10…read morecourses that will fill even the most voracious of appetites and in a way that would make even the most stringent foodies weep at the flavors and presentations. The staff is beyond friendly and attentive, often stopping by and not only checking on you but also to simply converse about your meal, opinions on the food, or chat about whatever you want to bring up. That is a level of personalness that just doesn't exist in most restaurants or even the service industry. The decor is soft and inviting; intimate; it has a soft, yellow lighting and the rest of the environment is meant to contrast the lighting. It's a nod to not only the owners' backgrounds and roots, but also to the old school fine dining environments. It set the stage perfectly for what was to come. The tasting menu is 10 dishes and is served in 4 courses (apps, small plates, entrees, dessert), served in a 3 plate course until dessert which is 1 dish. Each dish is unique in its own right, yet contrasts from the others so you don't get fatigue from a single flavor or style. For example, the app course that I had was a wahoo ceviche, a shrimp and green papaya salad, and an endive and sharp cheese salad (served in wrapped endive leaves). They all worked together, but offered vastly different textures and contrasting flavors while feeling like an orchestra working together in your mouth. This experience continued through the entrees and I cannot opine on the dessert (rum cake) because I took it to go because I was so full... which has never happened to me in a tasting menu before. Paya is not only worth consideration in a saturated market of fine dining in Miami, it is one that should be prioritized and experienced as an indulgence of senses and flavors. While it may seem expensive in a vacuum, it is 33-50% cheaper than a slew of other tasting menus in the city and offers more courses for that cheaper price.

    After his stint with Mamey, I became a fan of chef Niven Patel. He is also known for the popular…read moreGhee. I like that many of his ingredients are sourced locally at his farm where he trains his team on food quality. I think it does add something extra to the dishes. This is his new elevated Caribbean fusion cuisine, which I was excited to try and didn't disappoint. I went for the miami spice and ordered a few extra apps. Dim lit interior. Nice music soundtrack. Amazing menu. I enjoyed the roti starter as well as the scallop dish which had great presentation and flavors. The papaya salad was also a hit. For the miami spice starter I tried the ceviche which has great presentation and quite flavorful. As for the main, I got the fish in curry which was a table favorite! The rum cake was his signature dessert like in Mamey... however, unlike Mamey they didn't pour the sauce at the table and mine felt a little lacking something. I think the table pour was nicer and had a little more generous pour. Overall I'd recommend and return.

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    Manjay Restaurant - From Haiti with Love (Griyo). Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork. With banan payzay and toofay. $18. Manjay at The Citadel.

    Manjay Restaurant

    4.4(171 reviews)
    5.7 miLittle River
    $$

    This restaurant is located in an open area where there's a ton of other restaurants. This was my…read morefirst time having Haitian food, and I would say it was so good! The flavors were really hittin--not salty but definitely not lacking in flavor and complexity. So delicious The only criticism I would have from what I ordered is that the rice was ever so slightly undercooked which made it a bit dry. Other than that, everything was great. There's not really a server--you order and they text you when it's ready. Then you come pick it up and go to your table. But the cashier lady was very nice and helped me decide what to get.

    We had dinner at Manjay's Citadel location. The food was fresh, filling, and delicious, and service…read morewas good. If you're looking for something unique to try at the Citadel, Manjay is worth a shot. They serve Haitian cuisine. Portions were generous and in general, the food was kind of heavy. Many of the components I believe were made to order, so there was a short wait. Here's what my wife and I ordered: Appetizer: * Caribbean Conch Fritters ($14) - Manjay pikliz, honey mustard remoulade These were big and tasty. Six pieces, like giant hush puppies with conch inside. The plate came with pikliz in the center. Pikliz is like the Haitian version of coleslaw, made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and peppers. Manjay's version was spicy and yummy. Bowls, each with 2 sides and 1 sauce: * Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl ($18) - breaded and tossed in Manjay's homemade honey jerk sauce; with red beans rice and sweet plantains and scotch bonnet mango aioli * From Haiti with Love (Griyo) ($18) - Deep-fried Kreyol-style slow-braised pork; with banan payzay and toofay Both the chicken and pork were very good and flavorful. The pork was served bone-in. The rice and beans and sweet plantains were comforting and addictive. The scotch bonnet mango aioli was spicy. Banan payzay are Haitian pressed plantains. These were savory and starchy. The toofay ("legume") was good too. It's a hearty vegetable stew, essentially Haitian ratatouille. Our cashier was Roniqua and she was nice. During our visit, I think Manjay had the longest line (a good sign). After walking around, looking at the other food court options and seeing Manjay's high rating on Yelp, we were sold on Manjay. We dined in so we got real plates and silverware. We actually took everything up to the rooftop bar and ate up there. Our trays were bussed by the staff on the roof. Along with this location at the Citadel food court in Little River (just north of Little Haiti), Manjay has a casual strip location near the Miami airport in Doral. This Citadel location is the original; it opened in February 2019. The Doral location opened in 2024.

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    Manjay Restaurant - Inside The Citadel's street-level food hall and dining room. Manjay is located in the back corner of this photo.

    Inside The Citadel's street-level food hall and dining room. Manjay is located in the back corner of this photo.

    Manjay Restaurant - Honey Jerk Shrimp bowl

    Honey Jerk Shrimp bowl

    Manjay Restaurant - From Haiti with Love: Banan Payzay, Toufay. $18. Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl. $18. Caribbean Conch Fritters. $14. Manjay at The Citadel.

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    From Haiti with Love: Banan Payzay, Toufay. $18. Honey Jerk Chicken Bowl. $18. Caribbean Conch Fritters. $14. Manjay at The Citadel.

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