I went to Morla for dinner this Monday, knowing nothing at all about this restaurant. I went because it was equidistant between me and the person I met, and thought it looked interested based on the photos, the review and the ratings. I had no expectations at all; however, even if I had the highest expectations, it hose would have been exceeded. Morla is such a refreshing experience, and I would go so far to say that it was in the top 5 meals I've had anywhere in South Florida during the last 12 months! I can't rec Morla highly enough, and it is because of the owners, Sharon (front of house) and Rueben (owner-chef)... read more

Came here on the last night of our trip to Bal Harbour to celebrate my husband's birthday--and it ended up being one of the two best meals of the entire trip. We were traveling with our 7-month-old (his first trip!), and I specifically wanted somewhere close to our hotel but still special. I found Morla while searching "best restaurants in Bal Harbour," read through the reviews and their story, and immediately booked. Full disclosure: my husband is not a big seafood person, so this felt like a bit of a gamble. But he does like Peruvian and Mexican flavors... and somehow, Morla completely won him over. By the end of dinner, he said it's one of his favorite restaurants in the world--and we've eaten at quite a few 2-3 Michelin star spots globally. We booked the first seating, which I'd highly recommend if you're dining with a baby. The space feels trendy but still intimate and warm--not stuffy at all. You can really feel that it's a husband-and-wife-run restaurant. To my surprise, my husband went for the tasting menu (again... with a baby in tow ), and every single course delivered. The seafood and ceviche were incredibly fresh, and the flavors were so thoughtful and unique without being overcomplicated. Portions were perfect too. We left satisfied, not overly stuffed or still hungry (which honestly happens a lot with tasting menus). I don't drink right now since I'm nursing, but I had a few small sips of my husband's wine and even that was excellent. What really stood out, though, was how kind and welcoming they were to our baby. We didn't see other kids there, but we never felt out of place. Sharon and Rúben were so warm -- smiling at him, engaging with him, and making us feel comfortable the entire time. No weird looks when he got a little fussy or when I needed to nurse, which any parent will appreciate. All in all, worth every penny. Thoughtful food, genuine hospitality, and just an all-around memorable experience. Would 100% come back. read more

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Four of us spent 5 days in Pompano Beach the first week of March. We made it a point that we wanted to revisit Morla restaurant, having last experienced this incredible restaurant in '23. The restaurant is now located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL since it lost its lease in the previous location in Miami's Brickell neighborhood. The new location is absolutely lovely; cozy and beautifully decorated. It took us an hour and a half to get to Morla for our 5pm reservation. The incredible dinner was worth every minute in traffic. After a discussion with the chef we opted for the tasting menu - 13 courses of delicious! All offerings were outstanding, but a couple of our favorites were Aguachile Shrimp, Baha fish tacos and (an amazingly unique entree) Pear Pasta. The chef's choice of dessert was El Flancito, (a crazy good flan) and Chirimoya Mousse that I can't even begin to describe. I should have taken a picture, but it didn't last long enough! Once again, Morla did not disappoint. I continue to consider dinner at Morla to rank in the top 3 or 4 meals I have ever enjoyed. It took me 3 years to return to Morla. I hope I get back sooner than 3 years next time. read more

A hidden gem! Every single bite was 10/10. This husband-and-wife run restaurant exceeded our expectations! Highlights included the ceviche tostadas, grilled branzino, mahi mahi, and pear pasta. Make the reservation - you will not be disappointed. read more

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Wonderful experience. Ordered the tasting menu, as it was my first time. Dishes never stopped. Every dish is better than the previous. Large portions. Some dishes are spicy, and some are not. Everyone rated this place 5 out of 5. Wine made the experience unforgettable. Every dish adds to the taste palette and changes how you enjoy your food. Enjoy. read more

Morla - Peruvian Near Me - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Fantastic romantic type atmosphere. The food and service Excellent! Husband and wife owned and run. I love that. Moderately priced especially given the high quality of the food. We had the fish tacos and quakomole. Delicious! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Amazing food , service, ambient everything there is so good I truly recommend it once you eat there you will be hooked to come back . try it and see Love it my number one place to go. read more

Morla - Branzino amazing flavors - Peruvian Near Me - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

I would definitely recommend this amazing cheesecake. It's so delicious. You just have to try it. You're gonna have to have another one. That's a good day recommendable read more

Wow... I was not expecting this one. As much as would love to keep this place a secret, it won't be for long. High quality all around. The owners are super nice. Just a great experience. Well done read more

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! It is the best restaurant I have been to in Miami, a true hidden gem. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is a lovely, cozy, chill vibe. It's dimly lit with lots of wood, plants, and ambiance lighting. The music playing was at a really tasteful volume and added to the very chill atmosphere of the restaurant. We truly enjoyed every song that came on. The owners are Ruben and Sharon Morla. The night we went, Ruben was there waiting on the tables. He is so knowledgeable and kind, we had a wonderful experience with him! We are hoping to see Sharon the next time we go back. You can tell that they love their food and their restaurant! The menu offers two tasting menus and then the regular a la cart menu. I love a good tasting menu, and we have been so excited to try this place, so we went with the first option. The first dish brought out was the ceviche tostada. It was nothing short of amazing. After the first bite my boyfriend said - oh, this place is legit. We went through the rest of the menu and everything was absolutely incredible. Chef Ruben has achieved such balance in every dish that is exceedingly hard to find at other restaurants. The array of dishes also left us so satisfied and not over-full. This restaurant deserves to be fully booked, every night of the week. Truly the best restaurant in Miami! I cannot wait to go back!! read more

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Best restaurant I've been to in Miami Morla is exceptional, highly recommended Guac and crispy octopus - exceptional, amazing chips Tuna crudo - excellent The salmon and passion fruit ceviche, i don't like sweet and savory mixed too much, but my girlfriend said this was the best dish Filet mignon - amazing Mousse - so unique and great Fish tacos - "best fish tacos I've had" -gf Basically every dish is the best version of it you've ever had. I have no idea how they do it. Had a Bellini and a mimosa, both excellent The place is run by a husband-wife team (from Mexico and Peru respectively). So you're served by the people who made the food, came up with the concept and everything. Also a really cute restaurant. I like the wood beams and intimate space. This is really minor but it says so much that the toilet paper here is as nice as at home. For comparison I've been to Intimo and Ceviche 105 (similar-ish food) and this blows them out of the water. This place is much better than any higher end restaurant I've been to in Miami. I haven't tried the tasting menu, but the a la carte options are fantastic. read more

We stop at this location yesterday and Everything is Great at this place..must go. Don't miss this opportunity of enjoying what few restaurants in Miami can. Excellente manera de hacer sentir al cliente , una combination de sabores Que solo un master chief puede. No pierdan la oportunidad. Gracias and see you soon read more

Ring the bell, and a door opens. You have now entered magical space created by a wonderful couple Ruben and Morla. Art and setting is top notch! We had an exclusive chef's table service from Ruben. He is from Baja, Tijuana area and Morla is from Peru. Dinner is to share crafted masterpieces of culinary excellence with your guests. We spent over 3 hours enjoying excellent and some specially crafted dishes just for us! Ruben and Morla - thank you a ton for a great experience. I will be back again when in Miami. And hope to see you in San Diego! read more

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The food was amazing! Everything was very good but I have to say the fish tacos were one of the best things I had here. The people were so nice. The chef came out several times to make sure things were good. The place was very pretty and organized. The bathroom are clean and nice. Definitely recommend. read more

Great experience all around. The food was delicious and the perfect portions. The tostadas and tacos were amazing. The service was very good. The restaurant was a great atmosphere and all ar great atmosphere. read more

We had an excellent meal here last night. Tapas style, fantastic flavors, everything perfectly prepared and beautifully presentation! The service was very attentive and friendly, knowledgeable about the food and its cultural origins. This is only day three in their new location which is lovely. They know their stuff! read more

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What an amazing restaurant! Great service, great atmosphere, great food, and romantic! The food was fantastic!! So fresh and delicious! Prices are aligned with downtown Miami for sure, but the overall experience makes it so worth! The guacamole w/ octopus was very flavorful--I wish it would have had some more pieces of octopus; The gauc. to octopus ratio was off (for me). 4.5 stars The Branzino Tiradito was refreshing, the acidity level was spot on (I prefer lots of lime on any ceviche like dishes)! The leche de tigre it was in was amazing! 5 stars! The tacos were our least favorite dish. I was alright. Nothing special about it in terms of flavor. The Branzino Griliado was awesome! Such amazing flavors between the fish and the cilantro sauce! The potatoes we great as well! The entire dish just made so much sense and was very memorable! 5 stars If you are able to, Morla is a must-try spot in downtown Miami hands down. Note - they do not have a full bar. They only have a selection of wine and beer, and the wine must be purchased by the bottle. Paid parking lot right across the street. read more

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Incredible first visit to this Peruvian-Mexican fusion spot! The chef-owner brings passion to every dish, and his wife provides warm, personal service. The ceviche was fresh and vibrant, the tacos were creative and flavorful, and the octopus--wow--perfectly tender and seasoned. A beautiful balance of both cuisines. Can't wait to go back. A true hidden gem!. read more

A couple of friends invited us to try Morla Restaurant which opened downtown Miami about 8 months ago, they had been there a few times and loved it so we went together and ................. OMG what a great discovery, absolutely amazing !!!!! Thank you Skip and Laurie The place is gorgeous inside and outside there is a little patio for outdoor eating, really beautiful Ruben the owner and chef greeted us and cooked for us an incredible dinner with his modern creative dishes, we had Nikkei Salmon Ceviche, Filet Mignon Anticucho, Wood Fire Octopus, Pear Pasta, Branzino Tiradito, Branzino Griliado and Miso Salmon, everything was just incredible, the chef's passion came thru each dish which was an explosion of different flavors that just made each and every dish just perfect I highly recommend it and I will be back very soon @morla_restaurant read more

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Espectacular!!!. La atención, el ambiente y los sabores muy especiales. Todo estuvo muy rico.

What a wonderful find! You wouldn't think it from the outside, but the restaurant is beautifully decorated and such a nice vibe inside. Our server was great, fast and efficient. They do not have a very extensive menu, but everything we tried was fantastic. They don't have a liquor license, and the wine list was pretty small (1 bottle per varietal), but the malbec we tried was great. The food is tapas style, with most of the plates being good for 3 or 4 people to taste. The pear pasta was good, but the passion fruit sauce was a bit too much with the pear flavor. Highly recommend: filet mignon anticucho, octopus, fish tacos read more

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I adored everything about this dining experience. One of my top favorite restaurants in Miami as of today. Ambiance, food, service, all exquisite. The space is gorgeous, classy, cozy. Perfect for our girl date e but would also be perfect for a date date. Service was very well paced. They came just often enough and spaced out each dish nicely. The food though. Don't even get me started on the pear pasta. So delicious. We also shared the mushroom dish and the cheese plate and all were wonderful. They only have a few wines by the glass. We went with Malbec and it was good. We shared three dishes and each had a glass of wine. $60 each with mandatory 18% gratuity. Normally wouldn't spend this much on myself but this was such a treat. Well worth it for the quality of the experience. read more

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Station 28 Bistro is a lowkey restaurant with AMAZING food. Not only is the decor lovely (and super cozy) but the service is great as well. This place did NOT disappoint. I wish I hadn't gone to happy hour before dining here so that I could have had more room in my stomach to try more dishes!!!! The way they do flavors here is soooo good, I feel like each dish was full of so many well-paired flavors. The pear pasta is a MUSTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!! It's so unique and the favors are beautiful. The pasta is a perfect texture and I loved eating each bite. I would definitely order this again a hundred times. The wood fire octopus was also great. The flavors in this dish were amazing. From the pineapples to the mashed potatoes to the perfect texture of the octopus, there is literally nothing bad I can say about this dish. The Branzino tiradito was not my favorite. It was good and I loved the Peruvian corn and the flavors but felt the fish had a bit of a fishy after taste. However it's still a solid dish and beautifully plated too! I WOULD HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. It was so refreshing to dine at a lowkey restaurant with very quality food. The rose sangria is also very good! read more

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Everything you ever wanted food to be and more! The most delicate well balanced beautifully presented dishes that leave you smiling. This has to be my all time favorite restaurant from the enchanting decor, unbelievable tasting food and seamless service. The owners, Sharon and Ruben are so humble. They have no idea how special MORAL really is. Recommendations necessary read more

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We were in Miami for one night and were able to easily secure a reservation. By the end of the dinner, we were massive fans. Everything was perfect. First of all, the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the lush greenery and the cozy wine room area are done so well. It's inviting and warm and most all, spotless. The food was nuts. We have the crispy octopus with guacamole, the shrimp aguachiles, and the barramundi. If I could bottle the aguachiles sauce and keep it on me at all times I would. The barramundi was perfectly crispy and that sauce was incredible too. Their house Merlot (I think it was the Merlot but not sure) was delicious. Not too strong and clearly amazing quality. Finally, the service - our hostess could not have been sweeter. We were half an hour early for our reservation and if she minded she didn't show it. I didn't catch her name unfortunately. Luis was the best waiter we've had in months; he was attentive but not overbearing and was happy to chat about the food as much as we were. We were on vacation for 8 more days after this dinner but we mentioned it nearly daily. It was that good. read more

Morla - Barramundi - Peruvian Near Me - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Highly, highly recommend this place. We went to dinner here as a company team and so I apologize for a lack of more culinary photos than just a gorgeous ceiling fresco. However, if you enter these hallowed halls, there is no need to fear! You will feast and dine on some amazing plates! I highly recommend the ceviche as well as the fish tacos. Beautifully made, delicious food. Staff are super friendly and want you to have the best time possible. If you're lucky enough like I was to have your company treat you, don't hold back and try everything! read more

Morla - Ceiling - Peruvian Near Me - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Price : glass of wine started at $12 and bottles started around $45. Tapas started around $19 Vibe : ambiance was very cozy and romantic! Indoor seating only I can't rave enough about the service and the food at this place. I was caught off guard for the prices of the tapas 25 bucks average but the food was so flavorful and unique. My favorite was the fried octopus! Oh my gosh it was Devine! My only set back was the limited amount it wines by the glass! This would be a super cute date or anniversary spot. For reference : we had two glasses of wine and three tapas and our bill was around 140 read more

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Absolutely incredible! Fresh and bright flavors. Quality food. Lovely decor. Attention to details in all things - flatware, service, bathroom fixtures. It's a great place. I haven't written a review on Yelp in a decade. Go there. read more

The minute you enter the nondescript door in downtown Miami you're immersed into a world of sensory delight and that's before you've had your first bite of food. You're greeted warmly like a treasured friend arriving for a long overdue visit. The decor is imbued with old world charm in muted colors and the sigh of relief and the smile on your face come unbidden. I'm always skeptical when food looks so good it could hang in a museum but Morla delivers to your palate in equal measure. All the dishes we tried were an absolute explosion of flavor and creativity. We started with the Nikkei Tuna Ceviche, impossibly fresh and elevated by the amarillo leche de tigre to the divine. The sesame oil was applied with a deft touch, providing a delicate hint of the sesame while still allowing the tuna center stage. The Filet Mignon Anticucho was expertly seasoned and cooked to temperature perfection, lightly seared on the outside, bright pink in the middle. The delicate potatoes served along side were a delightful surprise, light and fluffy and complimented perfectly with the sauces. Do not skip the sauces. They are masterful concoctions of flavor and spice. The Baja Fish Tacos set the standard for what every fish taco should aspire to be...I didn't even know you could get such a thin layer of breading so crunchy yet still retain the moistness of the fish. The Crema Volteada was a perfect ending to the meal, light and creamy and just the right side of sweetness. The only drawback for me was the lack of a full bar (they're working on it) but the Pisco Sour I had was excellent and Sharon indulged my request to take a video of the smoke billowing out of the dome topped creation. It hit the perfect balance point of sweet/tart and was FUN! Morla deserves to be the #1 restaurant in all Miami. It's perfect. The food, the service, and the ambiance combine to wrap you in a bubble of all that is good in the world for as long as you're there (and these days we certainly need it). Go to celebrate a special occassion or to spend time with people you value, go to cheer yourself up, or go for a romanitc date, but GO. NOW. PS Yes, it's pricey but worth every penny. read more

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We had a great dining experience this last Saturday at Morla. The service was right on spot and the food was delicious. The flavors of the several dishes that we had for dinner was incredible. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a nice evening out. Will definitely be going back next time, I am down south. read more

Gorgeous ambiance, don't know if you will find better in DTM! Cozy, beautiful, quiet, intimate. I like what you guys are doing but we need more, more dishes! The plating were all beautiful and picture-before-eating worthy. The octopus was very interesting and delicious, loved the tacos and the pasta! Everything had great flavors and tender delicate textures. Bring back the causa! Looking forward to returning, great to have a quality place in the neighborhood! read more

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Honestly, I'm not sure how the MORLA experience could be improved upon. - Limited but well-curated tapas menu with excellent range - Amazing wine list - Friendly and attentive servers while not overbearing - Beautiful, millennial-friendly decor and setting Tapas standouts included the octopus guacamole, filet mignon skewers, and tuna ceviche. Tacos, both fish and pork, were divine with perfect tortillas. MORLA is expensive (~$30 a small plate) but worth every cent. 5/5 stars. read more

So, despite being on a slightly sketchy street in downtown across from a slingshot rental parking lot, the interior of morla is quite cute and you forget about the shady characters that might be lingering outside. The food is alllll delicious but portions are a bit small so prepare to sample many items. I highly recommend the fish tacos. Sadly there was no Lucuma or pisco sours but they did carry some good beers and a tasty choc cake. Would recommend for an intimate date night! read more

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Food was pretty good (but not out-of-this/world) and everything here is overpriced (paid over $400 for 3 people for fish tacos, ceviche, 3 other tapas, and 2 bottles of a so-so rose). Service was excellent. I think the waitress was also the owner (her spouse is the chef). Place was cozy and classy. I just don't like the fact that you have to ring the Ring Doorbell to get in though because they don't have a hostess (kind of Jurassic and definitely not very posh). This is a great place to bring a date but other than that the price does not justify the visit. read more

This restaurant is a little "hole in the wall." It was slightly hard to find (I'm directionally impaired), but definitely worth finding. We came here for a pre-cruise family dinner. The dishes are definitely small, and for the amount of people we had, the meal ended up being very pricy. That said, the flavor was excellent, and the service amazing. Definitely worth checking out. Two thumbs up. Super sweet staff. read more

Nice hidden restaurant. Everything was delicious. The octopus was cooked perfectly although I would have liked it to be in smaller pieces so that it is less chewy. The ceviche was bomb, nice mix with the avocado. And the Mignon was perfect. I'd say that was the best option out of the three we had. read more

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Amazing food and amazing vibe. Great for date night or group dinners. Recommend the branzino tiradito and any of their ceviches. Also, the pear pasta! read more

Morla - Pear Pasta - Peruvian Near Me - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Okay, honestly I did not want to post about this restaurant because I want to be able to come here all the time without a reservation and there not be a wait. BUT I also believe sharing is caring, and this hidden gem is too amazing not to talk about. It deserves every bit of hype, publicity, and attention. It's a bit hard to find (my uber got super turned around) as it's tucked between two rental car agencies, but in my opinion that only adds to its charm. But because it's in a pretty undeveloped area, you could drive and park nearby here, which is a HUGE deal for downtown. As soon as you walk inside, you leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and enter a magical, picturesque locale. There are two dining options--they're both beautiful, but outside is especially gorgeous. The trees, the twinkling lights, and the murals (be sure to look up at the ceiling) create a romantic setting fit for a Taylor Swift music video. It feels warm, cozy, and inviting, which isn't something I experience often in Miami. They have a fantastic and not ridiculously expensive wine list, so get a bottle of Malbec to share. We ordered the octopus guacamole, filet anticucho, fish ceviche tostada, mushrooms al ajillo, tri color causa, and the pear pasta. All fantastic. Tens across the board!! The flavors were so bright and unique--perfect balance of sweet, acid, and umami. Bring the foodie who thinks they know every cool spot in town (me); I guarantee they'll be impressed and very happy. read more

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We went here for dinner on a Saturday evening. There is a paid parking lot right across the street from the restaurant, but it has a minimum reservation time of 6 hours for $30! There is no street parking outside of the restaurant. Uber would have been a better bet. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was pretty good. But the food was average at best and absolutely not worth the price. The $30 tacos (?!) were underseasoned and soggy. That was about par for the course for every dish we tried. Plan to order 2-3 entrees per person; they are small plates. This restaurant is beer and wine only. The two "cocktails" are beer or wine based. If MORLA cut their prices by about 50% we might give it another shot. As it is, we won't be back. ETA: The business owner was kind enough to remind me that the three soggy, underseasoned fish tacos were actually $23 not $30. Including tax and tip, that would come to about $30.36 for aforementioned tacos. I'm sorry--my mistake! read more

Wow, this was fantastic! We had 3 dishes + desert and _loved_ everything. Our favorite was probably their pasta dish, which was completely unique with fruit inside the pasta, but it was balanced so well with the cheese and great pasta texture, that it was just a flavor explosion. We also got a fish ceviche tostada where they used really delicate and well-prepared flounder. Lastly we got a crispy squid and guac dish that was great, the squid was perfectly prepared, crunchy on the outside but not at all chewy, and the guac was delicious. After the mains, we got a desert that was spectacular, I can't remember the name, but it was similar to a really rich caramel with creme on top - absolutely mouth watering. We had dinner here on a quiet Tuesday night, so we got to speak to the owners, who were delightful people with a clear passion for the food. Highly recommend! read more