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    Marabu Restaurant

    4.3 (755 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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    Local fish
    Lisa N.

    Considering the positive reviews, my expectations were set high. Unfortunately, my overall experience fell short. There was a party of 40+ that night and our food took a very, very long time to come out. I even noticed that tables around me were waiting on their food as well. Appetizer for ceviche came out quick but not very cold. It was an average ceviche. I've had better elsewhere. The drinks (marabu mule & spicy mango margarita) were decent. Skirt steak was overcooked. I ordered it medium but received close to well done. My dad's short ribs al carbon were so tiny! Also too charred. My skirt steak was also kinda burnt on the ends. My mom's local fish dish was bland. I enjoyed the side of mashed potatoes.. Best dish we had was the meringue cake. Our server was really nice though. I'm sorry but the food was not great. They automatically charge a 18% service fee which I thought they didn't deserve. Overhyped.

    Chris M.

    Most important: We came here because we looked for vegan Cuban options online, this has them listed online... There are 0 Vegan options here. So, if that's important to you, that online menu is wrong. Very good food. I loved the Cuban but that wasn't universal at the table. I thought it was thicker yet lighter than average and that was a nice change, other Cubans can be VERY dense. The drinks were very popular, I got a Cuban Old Fashioned. The espresso martini did great too. Great maduros.

    SHORT RIBS AL CARBON (J)
    Joanna G.

    Great dinner at this spot! Will come back for sure: must try's: the octopus appetizer (10/10), the tomato salad with strawberries and burrata (same) and the short ribs al carbone. Skip the shrimp and the wine - do a cocktail instead and get 2 of the octopus Lovely service and atmosphere!

    Marcy Y.

    If you're near the Brickell city center area, I would recommend coming to Marabu located inside the mall. To my surprise, there's not a lot of Cuban restaurants in the brickle area. You have to go outward a little bit so we were happy to have found something nearby . You can either get seated on their patio or inside. We opted for outside seating. I had their Vaca Frita plate and it was plenty. Service was kind and quick.

    Cuban Old Fashioned
    Frank S.

    Came here based on the great reviews and we were not disappointed! We sat at the bar and the drink menu looked delicious! During the course of the meal I tried the traditional Mojito, Guava Mojito and the Cuban Old Fashioned, they were all absolutely fantastic. We had the pork and the flank steak both cooked over coals from Cuba. Both meals were incredibly flavorful and the black beans that came with the steak were the best I've ever had. Our amazing bartender Tony highly recommended a traditional Cuban dessert which resembles bread pudding but was delicate and had the best flavors. Overall this is the best restaurant I've been too in a long time. If you're looking for a great meal that is unique and won't break the bank, going to Marabu is the best decision you can make!

    GRILLED OCTOPUS (J) ROPA VIEJA EMPANADAS
    Usamah N.

    Everything from the service to the food phenomenal. The empanadas were really good and the octopus was cooked to perfection, it was like they caught it morning of, so soft and the eggplant to accompany it was just a chefs kiss. I don't know what they put in the egg plant but WOW. It was so good Ribeye didn't feel like 18oz but nonetheless it was still good. I'm not sure if I'd order again. My three sides were plantains, fries, and yucca. The yucca here is definitely different that what I've had in the past. The texture was similar to a mozzarella stick lol Plantains were sweet and so good! Octopus and Eggplant: 10/10!! Empanadas: 8/10! Ribeye: 7/10! Fries: 3/10 Yucca: 5/10 Plantains: 7.5/10 Service: 8/10

    Ribeye
    Jenny S.

    Food and service was amazing! Got the ribeye, ceviche and pork shoulder! It was so much food because so many of the items came with sides! The yucca is delicious! I'd get the ribeye again

    PASSION FRUIT MOJITO
    Marila H.

    Came here to celebrate my grandmother's birthday and it was such a great choice. This place truly and accurately represents Cuban cuisine. We ordered a passion fruit mojito, and it was exceptionally made -- refreshing, well-balanced, and the perfect way to start the meal. The meats, cooked over coal, had that incredible smoky flavor that made them stand out. You can really taste the difference in quality and preparation. The fried rice was packed with flavor, and the lechón asado came with yuca and morro -- all perfectly cooked and so satisfying. To finish, we had Abuela's torrejas (bread pudding) for dessert, and it was the star of the night. The dulce de leche ice cream on top made it absolutely incredible and tied everything together perfectly. Overall, it was a great experience with fast service, amazing food, and a beautiful way to celebrate. We'll definitely be returning.

    MASAS DE PUERCO AL CARBON
    Cheryl R.

    Wow! Coal-fired Cuban cuisine is unique and flavorful. The smoked masas de puerco was presented over charcoal. It was tender and tasty. The delicious Marabu Mule had the addition of guava. We also enjoyed the Marabu Ceviche with citrus marinated fish and shrimp, crispy corn nuggets and sweet potato chips. Marcia provided the best service. We appreciated her educating us on Cuban food. The ambience gave us a taste of Havana.

    Angel L.

    Everything here was delicious! Service was fast and wonderful. Ambiance is cute however the restaurant Is not too big. Drinks were also great.

    SKIRT STEAK (J)
    Saasha G.

    Best happy hour in an outdoor mall. On top of the great shopping Brickell Center has , they also have some great restaurants to dine in once you get hungry and those restaurants all have great happy hours but Miami is known for having great Cuban food so I'm gonna do Marabu. The mojitos were amazing and the food was too. I went on a Wednesday at 4 pm and got some nice outdoor seating to enjoy my apps. I also had the steak but honestly those sweet plantains stole the show for me as well as those tostones.

    Andrew F.

    We tried Marabu on a whim as we were staying overnight in Miami before a cruise. We wanted something that was different and unique. The location is inside an outdoor shopping plaza so it was a little hard to find because it was on a top floor but the ambiance was great! The food fantastic and the service was awesome. You can't go wrong for a little date night while you are in Miami.

    Jasper chicken
    Sakinah P.

    Great service and drinks were on point the fresh sugar cane was a nice touch. The Cuban sandwich was on point. The French toast desert was good too nit too wet. The jasper chicken could use some seasoning

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    Terrible food at exorbitant prices for what you receive. Convenient location inside Brickell City Center Mall.

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    Food was not hot barely warm. Service could have been better. Waitress was definitely not interested in providing an exceptional experience.

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