A Slice of Dominican New York... Right Here on Miami Beach…read more I've been coming to Ocean Deli since 2020, and I honestly can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. Maybe because people from New York know one universal rule: when you find a great neighborhood spot, you keep your mouth shut. You don't want your hidden gem becoming the next place where people wait in line because somebody on social media "discovered" it. Ocean Deli is one of the last authentic neighborhood delis left on Miami Beach. In a city filled with luxury hotels, trendy brunch spots, and restaurants charging resort prices for breakfast, Ocean Deli quietly does what it's been doing all along--serving great food, quickly, and at prices that still make sense. This is where the people who actually keep Miami Beach running come to eat. Hotel employees, construction workers, delivery drivers, city workers, first responders, and the locals who somehow managed to survive Miami Beach's rising cost of living. If you want to know where the real locals eat, this is it. The owner is Dominican and from the Bronx, and that New York Dominican bodega culture is written all over this place--in the best possible way. Walk through the door and you'll swear you just landed in Washington Heights or the Bronx. Bachata and merengue are playing in the background. The smell of fresh café con leche fills the room. The grill is always working. Conversations bounce around the deli like you've walked into someone's neighborhood hangout instead of a business. The ladies behind the counter are unmistakably Dominican--friendly, hardworking, efficient, and they keep the line moving without ever losing that neighborhood feel. The sandwiches are outstanding. Fresh bread, generous portions, and made the way sandwiches are supposed to be made. No unnecessary gimmicks. No tiny portions with fancy names. The café con leche deserves its own mention. Strong, smooth, and exactly what coffee should taste like. If you've spent any time in New York's Dominican neighborhoods, you'll recognize it immediately. The Dominican breakfast and lunch plates are equally impressive. Simple, authentic, flavorful comfort food that fills you up instead of emptying your wallet. Speaking of wallets... Ocean Deli might be one of the best values left on Miami Beach. While restaurants a few blocks away are charging you like they flew the eggs in first class, Ocean Deli is quietly serving quality food at prices that remind you Miami Beach wasn't always built just for tourists. Just know what you're walking into......This isn't a sit-down restaurant. You walk in, place your order, take your receipt to the register and pay. Then you wait a few minutes while the grill works its magic. When they call your order, you grab your food and you're on your way. That's how it's done here. Fast, efficient, and without all the unnecessary fanfare. Ocean Deli isn't trying to sell you an "artisan culinary experience." It's selling great sandwiches, authentic Dominican food, excellent café con leche, fair prices, and a little piece of Dominican-York right here on Miami Beach. Some places sell an image....... Ocean Deli sells breakfast and lunch. After six years of coming here, I wouldn't have it any other way. Just do yourself one favor: when you find yourself surrounded by tourists paying resort prices for an average meal, remember there's still one place on Miami Beach where the locals go. Now You Know

This location was right by me and it was exactly what It needed to be. Friendly service, and…read morestraight up great tasting sandwiches. I asked what the most popular was and was given Cuban. Did not disappoint. If you're looking for something quick tasty, this is my recommendation.

had one of those situations where a work meal fiasco ended in cuban sandwiches.. thank goodness it…read moredid because these were delicious!! i went there myself soon after and got the hot honey cubano.. merciful heavens it was good.. since my first cuban sandwich in key west many, many moons ago, i never really understood what the fuss was about.. this!! this is what the fuss was about!! never have i ever said, "i could really go for a cuban sandwich.." i could really go for a cuban sandwich..

Great spot that's off the main streets!! Delicious food! Great coffee and drinks!! The best part…read more.. the service!! Strongly recommend stopping by!

Great place to stop for a quick bite on a beach day or when you're not feeling up for a full meal…read more Sandwiches are large and taste great! Plenty of customization options. A counter seat is hit or miss but nice to have available instead of only being a walk up window. Skip the smoothies. They're watery and thus not very filling or flavorful. You're better off getting a sandwich (again, as this was my 2nd visit) or going somewhere else for a smoothie.

Just one block away from South Beach on 14th Street, this place is a very popular fast food spot…read more Since South Beach restaurants are either expensive (20% gratuity even for a party of two) or extremely crowded, we walked one block inland and found this place. From a distance, it looks like a food truck, but it's actually a full setup designed to look that way. Even in the scorching heat, there was a line--but it moved quickly. Their menu has everything. Think of it as a Subway style setup, but with smoothies, tropical ingredients, and lots of fresh options. Now the main part...We ordered- Chicken Mix Baguette Tuna Baguette Am I the only one who found it just okay? At Subway, at least they toast the bread for a bit. Here, I genuinely struggled with the hard bread--it was tough to chew. Also, the meats were cold, which I'm not used to. I knew that beforehand, but still wanted to try this hyped spot. They have about 5-7 bar style stools for seating, but in the humidity, it's not the most comfortable experience. Freshness (smoothies & ingredients): 5/5 Overall taste & experience: 3/5 Or maybe we're just spoiled by the big fast food chains?

Really good food, high quality ingredients, and great customer service. Also very clean!read more

Cute little Italian sandwich shop where they slice your meats to order. So it takes a little…read morelonger than a Subway-style shop with bins of precut meats, but the quality is so much better. A tad pricey though, like $20/sandwich all-in. L'Amante: A very simple, yet delicious sandwich. Lots of thinly sliced mortadella, which is essentially bougie bologna. And lots of creamy gooey cheese. Though the bread is called "panini", it's not pressed and crispy. Just a fresh roll to help highlight the yummy fillings. New Yorkese: Two focaccia slices surrounding spicy (for Italians) meats. A nice big chunks of fresh mozzarella to provide a cooling contrast. Felt bread-ier than the other sandwich, but it had more going on inside, so that's fine.

I wasn't planning to go to this place as I randomly picked it up as we were starving with my…read morefriend. This meal was one of their only vegan options, so I chose to try it out. It might look very boring, but it was one of the most delicious things I've ever tried out. The mix of spices were incredible and I don't think I've ever tried out anything like this. My friend loved her meal as well and we both think that this ended up being the best restaurant in Miami where we went during this trip. Ambiance of the restaurant was also stunning and you could see historic and thoughtfully picked decorations all over the restaurant. Servers were amazing as well, welcoming and conversational with a great attitude. Hope to be back someday!

I grew up in Miami and I made the mistake of grabbing take out here. It's fine if you're a tourist…read moreand have never had Cuban food before. The Cuban sandwich had great flavor but it was pork heavy and the ratio from ham , to pork and cheese was almost non-existent. It was almost a pan con lechon. What made it worse was it was wayyy overpriced. $30 for a sandwich & fountain drink is typical Miami Beach tourist trap prices. The ambience is a tourist spot with an interesting Cuban antique look with a bar. The service was fine. Cheers

Love this place Went to the one at aventura and Miami Beach…read moreSandwiches are delicious Pizza is very good too The custard filled croissant is to die for Tried the pu're not sure what is was called it looked like a large jelly donut Best thing ever

Very disappointed with this cute little coffee shop! I am a Miami Beach local and have been here a…read morefew times and all times the coffee has been mediocre. Today I saw the barista only putting in half a shot of coffee in everybody's order. No wonder why my coffee has always tasted water watered down! The service is great, and the ladies are always super friendly

Excellent Japanese Sandos, Its a must try!…read more My favorite were the Fish Sando, and Chicken Katsu. I also tried the egg salad and Pork. They were all pretty good. I would definitely be back to try the sweet Sandos. They were all out of sweet Sandos when I visited.

We visited Miami'S OG Sando spot and I was impressed. It's a place with a lot of heart and you can…read morefind them inside the Lincoln Eatery since 2016. Coming from someone who lived off of Sandos in Japan I can tell you these are pretty legit. But let's quickly talk about how amazing this curry rice is. First off, we got the chicken for this one and it was mind blowingly juicy, crispy and the curry sauce was giving. You know I love a good curry. Their egg sando was extremely creamy and they do not skimp on the filling. But as you can tell they specialize on the katsu which is basically breaded chicken or pork. We got their pork katsu sando and it was divine. That was not for the weak. You are guaranteed to leave stuffed. But before you waive the flag you have to try their fruit Sandos and I was conflicted on what was my favorite but the ube with mango was a gorgeous contrast.

Amazing find! Sanguich is award-winning for all the right reasons, and well worth a visit in Little…read moreHavana. There's a window for to-go orders, or if you choose to dine in you'll be asked to order at the counter before anyone in the party takes a seat. It's busy and the kitchen is fun to watch while you're waiting (not long!) for your order to be ready. The sandwich is absolutely perfect. The team brushes it with butter before it goes into the press, and it comes out piping hot, melty and delicious. It's worth ordering the croquettes for a snack while you're waiting - they're perfect, creamy and well seasoned. We enjoyed the people-watching and following along with the kitchen action from seats at the bar. Well worth a visit!

You must order the Cuban nachos!! The bread is perfect on all the "sanguiches" but the lechon is…read moreour favorite. We also had con bistec and croquetas cubano... also good. The staff was super nice and friendly. The place on 8 Street is not big. It has bar seats and 2-top tables. There were 5 of us and we sat on 2 tables and it was fine. There is also a window you can order at if you want to go or eat in your car. I give them a Big thumbs up and I highly recommended you try them!

Delicious burgers, and cheesesteaks, and an amazing chicken sandwich as well!…read more So friendly and kind, enormous portions, fantastic value! Say hello to Felix for us!

While walking around South Beach in Miami, we started feeling hungry and came across this place…read more We'd never tried it before, so we decided to stop in. My husband and I shared a burger, fries, and a cookie. We ordered a Mexican style burger topped with tortilla chips and guacamole, and it was surprisingly delicious. It was flavorful, fresh, and really hit the spot. When we walked in, we were greeted and ordered from the kiosk. Since it was our first visit, we weren't exactly sure how everything worked, but the staff was friendly and happy to help us. We decided to eat inside, and they had plenty of booths and tables available, making it a comfortable place to enjoy our meal. I'd stop by again if I was in the area.

food was amazing very cute place and our server lau was the best would come here againread more

Gleannys is the best. Great service…read more Nice outside seating in the morning. Try the dessert