Food was amazing. Lovely outdoor seating…read more Waitstaff was super friendly. Great experience.

The place is very nice, but no parking, you have to be luck or pay valet (on a Wednesday was $35…read morefor 4h - no, less time will no cost less money). Server was friendly and helpful. Talking about food. Sangrias were good (we had white and red) Meatballs were just okay. Croquetas were delicious, I had to order 2. Paella was okay, but we couldn't finish, nothing especial. Steak was amazing, best steak I had in a long time, it melted in my mouth!!

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.

The food was exceptional--easily the best I've experienced in Miami during my visit from Dallas…read more The quality, flavor, and presentation were outstanding. Zack provided professional and attentive service, offering excellent recommendations that enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend this establishment--10/10.

While on a business trip to Miami my boss put me in charge of a location for a team dinner. There…read moreare a lot of good choices in the Miami Beach area but she gave me some specific things she wanted. Walkable to the hotel, good food options and $100 per person maximum. After looking at the reviews I presented Mareva 1939 as my top choice. I contacted them and made a reservation for 10 people, and after the first reservation time I had to adjust with Mareva for people arriving in late because of flights. No problem for Mareva and they didn't need a deposit for the restaurant. It is in the National Hotel, next to where we are staying box 1 check. The place was beautifully decorated and staff all attentive throughout the night. That was my criteria not my boss' since the lack of good service can destroy a great meal. The food choices all were excellent but centered on tapas and Spanish cuisine which checked the second box. Served family style we all chose a number of different tapas and shared. Then large patella dishes, they were plentiful and all delicious. Lastly the price, which may seem high for those outside the area but not for those who know Miami Beach. The bill for the 10 of us that included several drinks person and enough food and desserts to leave us full came to $1,002 including tip and taxes. All boxes checked and my boss and team happy, Mareva 1939 was a huge success.

Great service, food was delicious and the passion fruit mojito was so good. Highly recommendedread more

Nachos was an amazing server. He made sure me and my friend were highly taken care of and all the…read moreservice was great. I will definitely come back amazing drinks as well

Casual, comforting Cuban/American diner in south beach. I was given this rec by a friend and it did…read morenot disappoint! The menu has a wide variety of Cuban foods but I decided to go with my go-to: a Cuban sandwich. We ordered our food to go and it was prepared quickly. The sandwich itself was probably the best Cuban I've ever had. The pickles were a nice touch.

Not what I expected, but not bad! The food had good flavor. The ambiance is diner style so it looks…read moreoutdated on the inside. The service was not the best, but that's okay. The menu was more pricey than expected which was a bit disappointing. A lot of items were around $20 and the portions weren't huge. You do get complimentary bread! We ordered: Beef empanadas 2/5 Ropa Veja 3/5 Overall, I won't be back, but a lot of people seem to like it.

This is one of the true standouts of South Beach. A quiet gem tucked away on the side of a more…read moretouristy street favorited by locals who truly appreciate truly elevated, yet unpretentious food. The service is friendly and attentive, but restrained enough not to be overly casual. The intimate dining room can be enjoyed at a table or among characters at the bar. Outside seating is a lovely option on a sexy evening. We went recently for a group business dinner of pescatarians and meat eaters and everyone enjoyed exquisite bite after bite. Steak and branzino equally perfect. Branzino is appearing on Miami and Miami Beach menus as prevalent and uninspired as Brussels sprouts a few years ago, but no one, absolutely no one is doing a better preparation than Tropezon at any price point. We ordered so much food and would be hard pressed to name a favorite. Let the bartender choose which infused gin to elevate your cocktail. We fell in love with the French 75 and Gimlet. We cannot say enough about the welcoming spirit Byron has and the great level of professional care exhibited by Tim. I left promising myself I would not take so long to return. Even if you are next door at The Drexel for the main, you should be before and after at Tropezon. If you anywhere in the vicinity, make a stop lol. Ok you get the point.

Love love this restaurant! It really fits the vibe of Espanola way and has amazing food and drinks…read more You can sit inside in the cozy bar or outside- can't go wrong with either. The Spanish tapas are great for sharing and that way you can try everything too. The pan con tomate was so simple yet one of the best things on the menu. The ingredients they use are so fresh! The tuna tar tar was also one of my favorites and the sauce was drinkable it was so light and complemented the tuna so well. The octopus was not as I would have expected and in a rich cheesy sauce but still very flavorful and tender. The empanadas were perfect as well. Our server Conrad was so friendly and helped us with recommendations for wine and dishes.

One of the most interesting fish tacos that I've ever tried. Service is friendly and sincere…read more Ambience is fun and Mexican-friendly'

Amazing food with delicious Colombian flavors. Wasn't too happy with the ambiance because they…read moremaintain in the place in extremely low light. I definitely think this impacted our experience with the food tasting.

I ask ChatGPT where to get ceviche in south beach and CVI.CHE 105 was recommended and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our server was Sara and she was great, very attentive. The decor is a little wild LOL. Some of the art gave us a chuckle but it's all the restaurant owner My husband had the Ceviche Da Vinci which was a lot smaller in portion and when asking what other leche de Tigre flavors it included per the discription, he was told it's all the same flavor. Kind of disappointed and recommend getting to share or if you're not that hungry. I got the ceviche Misterioso y Abusivo with the fresh catch and additional mixed seafood. Man was it a lot of fish! lol. For our two ceviches a Pepsi max and an iced tea, we paid $75.

One of the best restaurants I've been to! The taste for every dish was perfect! I wish i could find…read morethe same restaurant back in NY. I actually think there are very few restaurants that can top this one for Latin/spanish food. Even the wine tasted solid. You can always tell if it's high quality wine if you don't feel tipsy right after.

This is a hole in the wall tiny restaurant that will leave you satisfied without breaking the bank…read more The service was great we ordered at the register chose our own seats and the food was brought to us. We orders the whole fried snapper and it came with black beans , rice , and plantain. We also ordered 4 hot sauces and the fish was hard fried. It was delicious ! I wish I had photos but this was post beach and we cleaned the bones !

Because the Greater Miami area is the heart of the Cuban Diaspora, there are literally hundreds of…read moregreat places to buy Cuban food. What makes this small cafe, in addition to offering good Cuban food, as well as some other style offerings, is that the food is not only very good, bit also decently priced in somewhat trendy and expensive Miami Beach. I had the Medianoche sandwich, which gets its name from the urban legend of it being to "go to" food to satisfy your midnight hunger in pre-Communist Cuba. I also had a mango "batido", that uniquely Cuban jewel that magically comes out of the blenders of places like this. Talking about mango... you can also walk away with a large container of freshly cut mango for about $10! The perfect strolling fruit to eat as you walk by all the other cool spaces around the area!