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    Selva Negra Restaurant

    3.2 (93 reviews)
    ModerateNicaraguan, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Tajadas y Gallo pinto
    Monica G.

    Found this place while on vacation. My travel buddy, a native Nicaraguan brought us here as she was craving traditional food. This was my first time ever eating Nicaraguan food and I loved every flavor on my plate. The food was super tasty and their assorted sauces were delicious and truly elevated every bite. We had the carne asada; me a Mexican-American must be clear that this carne asada was different than what I am used to, but was very pleased. The tajadas ( slices of fried plantain) were crisp to perfection and the tostones ( fried plantain patties ) amazingly crunchy on the outside and soft in the center. I would recommend this place. And while there, try the Maracuya drink. The only thing I did not like is the service. They were nice but kind of forgot about making rounds to see if we needed anything & the restaurant maybe had 7 patrons & they add the tip amount to our bill. We had a table of 4, each had our own bill & each paid 10.75 .....

    Darrel H.

    The food at this restaurant is very authentic and pleasant. The ambiance is not the greatest, but it worth the shot trying it out.

    Family lunch
    Jose M.

    I would like to give 4 stars but I'll explain what it is 3. We had a family lunch in a busy Sunday afternoon. Table of 7. We ordered several dishes, and 6 pitchers of sangria. The service needs some attention. Our sever was friendly but not attentive. We often couldn't find her so we had to ask 3 other servers walking around for food, water, napkins, etc. the food was almost perfect. All meat was cooked properly and seasoned well. The only issue was the ceviche which lacked acidity and salt. It was bland, tasted like absolutely nothing. I would still recommend Selva Negra for Greta meats and sides, just don't order ceviche.

    Chicken wings on the platter, NEVER have I seen that  big no no
    Evelyn B.

    I wanted to place an order of the Nicaraguan platter as I didn't want to cook on December 31st. What a big disappointment it was to place an order from this place. First this platter came with food that typically Nicaraguan platters don't come with. The platter is described as Grilled steak, blood sausage, grilled pork, sausage, green plantains, refried beans with sour cream, chicken tacos, sweet plantains, fried pork with yucca, fried cheese, corn tortilla and cole slaw. Well it came with rice and beans not with refried beans, also it came with chicken wings never have I seen that in any Nicaraguan platter, and I've been to the best here in Miami which is El Madroño, Pinolandia and Guayacan. I place the order here because it was the only place taking orders and now I know why. The worst Nicaraguan Platter. Meat was so hard, nothing had any flavor. Never again ordering from this place. I don't recommend this place to anyone.

    Maracuya. Extremely sweet. No apto para Diabeteticos.
    Los Toxicos D.

    Food was good. A good improvement from previous visit 6 months ago when they served cold food with hot plates and a Carne en salsa jalapeño without jalapeños. Maybe their microwave is broken There are more flies than servers. And they come more often!

    Happy Hour
    Patrick P.

    Tasty dishes, refreshing drinks, and good vibes: check out this place for lunch or dinner.

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    love this place, the food and the service was amazing. Arabella was so nice and so sweet.

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    Couples incidents, missing food on my order , been over charged,won't use this place again period

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    The food is delicious, great ambiance and good customer service, is well located in little Havana

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    I been going to this place for years, and has changed a lot and not for the best, needless to say I don't go as often as I used to.

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    Delicious Nicaraguan food with the right comfort of street style appetizers and sit down ambiance large plates.

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    4 years ago

    Outstanding service and the food was great, Miriam and Karen went above and beyond! Carne Asada

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    Bar Nancy

    Bar Nancy

    4.3(212 reviews)
    0.5 miLittle Havana
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    I went to have dinner nearby and I saw people walking in with sound equipment and musical…read moreinstruments, so I approached the person at the door, and he told me there were four bands scheduled, playing punk and hard core, in English and Spanish. I thought for a moment, paid the cover, and walked in. The music was pretty good. The place was not full, this was probably some underground event. I got a cocktail to try, it was pretty good but cocktails and punk don't match, so I switched to cheap bear when I was done. It's a cool venue, close to me, and the staff was very friendly. I had a good time.

    The Kitchen Club was an iconic goth club in the South Beach Hotel in 1988. They played new wave,…read morepost punk, alternative, and industrial music by bands like Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Sisters of Mercy. I used to go to the club in my college years. After the hotel was sold, the club moved to the Rocky Horror venue in Coconut Grove. In 1999 after that closed too, the club became a roaming pop up at different South Florida venues. Which is how I came to be at Bar Nancy in Little Havana on a Saturday night. They host a monthly Kitchen Club night. Almost everything was closed in Little Havana by the time I arrived so it was surprisingly easy to find metered street parking only two blocks away. Bar Nancy did not have a cover charge which was nice. The bar is decorated like a pirate ship with many nautical touches. It is named for the brigantine Nancy, which transported war supplies during the American Revolution. The room the bar is located in was small, dark, hot, and crowded. Many people enjoyed themselves on the dance floor in front of the DJ. They also have a backyard area that was popular. My favorite room was the one between the two. It was decorated like the Captains quarters with a couch and comfortable chairs. I could still enjoy the music and more importantly, the air conditioning. During the night I had a delicious Amaretto Sour. Despite the dive bar surroundings, it was a hefty $15. While that is expensive for a cocktail, it was a small price to pay to relive my youth for one evening.

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    Red Phone Booth - Old fashion and dirty martini at the downstairs bar

    Red Phone Booth

    4.8(79 reviews)
    2.3 miBrickell
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    This was truly an experience! When we got access inside, we were greeted by such a nice woman. She…read moreintroduced herself and gave us information about the place. Showed us to the bar and got our seats wiped down. The kitchen wasn't serving hot food since we came after 10pm, so we opted for hummus which was soo good! Our drinks were great, and my bf got a cigar which was a great experience. The man who was in that area, was knowledgeable and helped him choose the right one. This is a great place for a group night out and I can't wait to come back with my friends! The ambiance is like you're in a different time, very different and I loved every minute of it!

    Came for a holiday party back in December. This place is totally a vibe. It looks like a speakeasy…read moreand it's very cool to come and hang out with friends. We reserved the second floor lounge area, which was amazing. The drinks were great and the food was good. Obviously this is not a sitdown restaurant so don't come expecting a full-blown steak. But the pizza and the food options were definitely elevated bar foods. The service was amazing. Our bartender and weight staff were very helpful and kind. The best part is that you come in through a red phone booth. Once you make a reservation, they give you a phone number to dial in and then it opens! A total experience.

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    Red Phone Booth - Classic Craft Cocktails

    Classic Craft Cocktails

    Red Phone Booth - Mafia Bar upstairs

    Mafia Bar upstairs

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    9 Feet Under - Black Gold, arguably the best signature espresso martini in town.

    9 Feet Under

    4.8(40 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    Hipster vibe
    Live music

    This smooth speakeasy has a great vibe. The bouncer takes you down the stairs and you're…read moretransported. The mafia meets Miami energy is prevalent throughout the space. The bartenders were super friendly. But, the main draw of this establishment is the cocktails. These were easily some of the best we've ever had. I may come back to Miami just to drink here.

    This place is so cool because when you walk in, you have to walk down the stairs 9 feed…read moreunderground. It gives prohibition era and feels so scandalous as you're entering. We made a reservation prior to coming because in order to make it inside you need to book a reservation. The establishment is small which is why you have to reserve. We came at around 10:45 and our reservation was for 11:00. They sat us down right away. The vibes are chill and cool, there's a dj playing music. It was like house, tech vibes. The music was great and people were enjoying their time. We had 1 cocktail each and went on our way because we just came to check out the spot honestly. I had the fabulous martini which has a purple hue to it, it was very refreshing. I love that they garnish it with a lavender. The espresso martini was made with Don Julio Reposado, and had real fresh espresso as per the menu. It was good but a bit strong too! We had asked for an extra shot of espresso on the side just as a pick me up. But our server told us that it comes cold, which is odd because the menu literally says freshly brewed espresso in the cocktail description. It was fine though, we still enjoyed the drinks. Overall, our experience was nice! If you are ever in the Hialeah area, you should totally check this spot out. They also have bites you can order but we were full from dinner and didn't get a chance to try anything. Definitely have to come back to try some more cocktails and grab some bites!

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    9 Feet Under - Spiced Rum meets guava in a mouth watering tiki drink called Havana Sunset.

    Spiced Rum meets guava in a mouth watering tiki drink called Havana Sunset.

    9 Feet Under - Try our signature old fashioneds. Each made with a different spirit.

    Try our signature old fashioneds. Each made with a different spirit.

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