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    Walrus Rodeo

    4.4 (186 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Carolina C.

    Walrus is know for their wood-fired oven, and everything has the best amount of char on it. The inside of it is very quirky, and flows with the name of the restaurant. You have a clear view of the wood fire oven. The weight staff is excellent and provided us with great recommendations. I had a little too many plates, so I'll definitely highlight some of my favorites. Don't sleep on their salads or their charred cabbage. It was one of my favorite bites a combination of some nice freshness from the leafy greens, but some nice acid either from a vinegar, paired with that smoky wood flavor just gave it a gorgeous well rounded by. Their rodeos are is amazing, the anchovies might seem scared, but they actually add so much depth to the pizza itself, and the crust is just gorgeous, definitely passing the pick up test and it can stand on its own. And I will say the pork ribs were insane and just melted in your mouth absolutely worth trying. And I think the biggest reason for it not being five stars is that when ordering a pie that is already small they went ahead and also cut it in half. I know that the restaurant is expensive but a full tart regardless of the size would've felt just more complete I think for me.

    Steak au poivre
    Daniel Z.

    It was my first time since I heard the have an open bar. We had this churrasco steak that was so good it did not last 5 mins on the plate and their anchiovy pizza no cheese and delicious Sat at the bar and the bartender knew exactly everything that was going on. Great service great team great first impression! Can't wait to come back and try more

    Bread, Anchovy and Butter
    Yvonne M.

    What an experience! I pretty much loved all the dishes, that bread with butter & anchovies is a must try. The salads were all refreshing, also the entree pork is a must!! And entree hanger steak with potato pave. Staff were amazing, very attentive and friendly. Vibe for me was fun, quirky and it was open kitchen. Definitely make reservations!

    Outside. Storefront. Front entrance. Located in Sabal Palm Plaza.
    Daniel B.

    We had a great dinner at Walrus Rodeo. The food, drink, service, and atmosphere were all terrific. I recommend this restaurant and think it's worth the hype and recognition its received. Three of us came here because our friend read about this place in the New York Times. The Times listed Walrus Rodeo in its 2024 top 50 best restaurants in America and 2025 top 25 best restaurants in Miami. The restaurant opened in a non-descript strip mall in Little Haiti on December 8, 2022. Just a few months later, it was listed in the Michelin Guide (February 2023) and has maintained Bib Gourmand distinction since May 2023. Its sister restaurant, Boia De (Italian), has one Michelin star and is located in the same strip. Free parking is available in the shopping center. Book reservations with Resy. We got a $100 credit for this meal using the American Express Platinum Card (benefit is up to $400 in Resy credits in $100 quarterly increments). The cuisine here is New American with Italian influences, centered on wood-fired cooking. You can see their wood-fired oven at the second bar in the back corner. The vibe is hip and indie. Here's what I tried: Cocktails: * Smokey & The Grapefruit ($16) - Savoia citrus, smoked fennel, spice. * Pho-tini ($16) - Cocchi Extra Dry, candy jalapeno, basil Pane Bianco (white bread) & ... * Bone Marrow ($24) - smoked shallot soubise, parsley salsa verde Za's (pizza) * Leeks and Geeks Za ($21) - Brussels, creme fraiche, egg yolk Starters..... * Tuna Carpaccio ($25) - miso eggplant, black olive, tomato * Trumpet Mushrooms ($20) - sundried tomato, parsnip, pecan * Charred Cabbage ($19) - ranch hollandaise, black garlic gastrique & More ... * Mustard Green Lasagna ($30) - lamb ragout, Parmesan, stracchino * Potato Gnocchi ($34) - sunchokes, black trumpet, chestnut Desserts * Sundae ($12) - oak ice cream, maple, bacon * Chocolate Cake ($12) - aged balsamic, chili, creme fraiche Everything was fantastic, unique, and well executed. Highlights included the Pho-tini (it really tasted like pho but in martini form), Bone Marrow, Leeks and Geeks Za (perfect dough; the table next to us ordered one after seeing ours), Charred Cabbage (amazing), Mustard Green Lasagna (popular dish), and Potato Gnocchi. Service was excellent. Annie P was our server. She was friendly and gave us a great bar recommendation (we're from out of town): Bar Kaiju. We ended up going to Bar Kaiju and loved it. Thanks, Annie!

    Truffle za
    Katie L.

    Tasty, unassuming, and a fun atmosphere. This is my friend's favorite place so had to check it out when I came to visit. You share everything and they cook everything in their brick oven. Split between 3 people, and here's where I'll say you should try vs pass. -bottle of wine (get) -il capo (friend's favorite drink, it's a take on a Negroni, get) -oysters (pass) -cauliflower (get) -rodeo za (get - by its sheer uniqueness) -truffle za (pass) -cabbage (get) -pb&j dessert (pass) Favorite bites were the pickled cauliflower and the sauce the cabbage came in. Those were two memorable bites - the rest were just ok! 4 stars instead of 5 because they charged us for tap water (filtered), which seems pretty stingy.

    Mustard Green Lasagna
    Carmen F.

    I had a great experience at Walrus Rodeo. We tried the mustard green lasagna and it was delicious. The Rona Za pizza was just as good, with great crust and a good combo of flavors. Looking forward to coming back to try more of their pizzas!

    Cocktails
    Jessica D.

    Back story: This was my sugardaddys 3rd time coming here and my first. He says the experience and food quality has improved with every visit. He appreciates how well the kitchen works and the transparency of the restaurant . As a first timer I thought the entire experience was incredible ~ 0 notes from me Food: delicious: we ordered the bone marrow ~ fantastic (order it), fish cheek? This fish was delicious-melt in your mouth. pizza - (can't remember the name) pretty good, the wood fire grill is great (Suga is a pizza guy and really enjoyed it, I don't care too much for pizza and thought it was pretty good) the charred cabbage (was alright, the other dishes were just exceptional we could have done without it, but wouldn't mind trying it again one day), roasted oysters were good, perfectly cooked. -you can tell they have top quality ingredients here. Cocktails - incredible, very complex flavors, delicious Service: 10/10 - every recommendation was a hit Location: parking was easy and free. No stress. The restaurants is in a shopping center located in an up and coming area of little Haiti

    Ben F.

    This hip loosely Italian eatery sits in the shadow of sister restaurant Boia De in both location and unfortunately in quality. The restaurant is casual and funky in both the decor and the service. Our waitress and other staff were very friendly and borderline goofy in a way that felt purposeful. The tables are spaced decently far apart but it's pretty loud inside. Like Boia De, there is no liquor license but I think that is actually a bigger detriment at Walrus Rodeo as the menu made me crave a cocktail rather than wine. The menu is divided into pizza, dishes that come with a bread made in the pizza oven, appetizers, and entrees. The best dish by far was the beef carpaccio which was a triumph of texture and well balanced in seasoning as well. The baked oysters were only OK. The bone marrow was under rendered and the flavor was lost in the garnish. The peach burrata was pretty good. The lasagna is the specialty here but I was disappointed. Between the smoked lamb, pungent Parmesan, and the pesto there were just too many funky elements. Overall 3* is maybe a bit harsh but I was underwhelmed.

    Bone Marrow
    Katie F.

    The food at Walrus Rodeo is fantastic, but the service is what really makes the experience! Our server was so fun and kind and gave great recommendations on what to get for our group of 4. I would go back just for her honestly! All of the food is delicious and you can really tell it has been made with love. Highly recommend the Bone Marrow and Marty McFly dishes. The space is fairly small so be sure to make a reservation. Cannot wait to come back!

    Pizza
    Shalisa F.

    A fantastic start to my Miami trip! The food was great, and the restaurant's ambiance was beautiful. I especially loved the matches and stickers displayed at the entrance. The highlight was definitely the whipped cheese dish with bread. I would go back just for it. The pizzas were delicious. I forgot to take photos of the entrées, but I enjoyed the steak and potato gnocchi. The salad was quite large, but not my favorite. The oysters were average. Overall, I truly enjoyed everything.

    Hanger Steak
    Allison O.

    One of my favorite spots in Miami! The decor is high-end cowboy saloon, fitting for dishes like the Rodeo Za which is a pizza with anchovies, spicy tomatoes, and brown butter that was hands-down my favorite item here. Everything comes out of a huge oven in the corner of the room. The Dew'd cocktail was sweet and refined, the hanger steak delicious with a crispy potato pave that was fun to eat. My brother thought the bone marrow with smoked shallow Soubise was the best he ever tried, though I'm not a bone marrow person. I also decided I am definitely not a chicory person - otherwise the green goddess dressing for the chicory salad was delicious. There are a lot of unique combinations to try here and I'd definitely take someone here again.

    oysters
    Mariam T.

    Excellent place for a nice dinner. Staff is amazing, ambiance is great, and food is very intriguing!! We tried a bunch of dishes and the leek pizza and hamachi were the best by far. Cannot wait to see what they introduce on their ever rotating menu.

    charred cabbage
    Kristina K.

    Such a fun change from the typical Miami restaurant scene. Every dish felt unique and delicious in its own way, the Rodeo 'Za especially stood out (highly recommend!). The service was super friendly and welcoming, and the vibe hit that perfect balance of stylish but casual. You can tell the team really cares about what they do. Definitely one of those places you'll want to come back to again and again.

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