The food is amazing. The AMBIENCE is stellar!…read moreAnd the staff is super attentive. There was a bit of a delay with a food but it was a corrected immediately. I cannot wait to get back to Miami because this place is SUCH a vibe! Walk don't run!

After visiting Tatiana, I was excited to try Las Lap. It's another restaurant connected to Kwame…read moreOnwuachi, though not the same kind of concept. That made the disappointment hit differently. I left Las Lap a disappointed woman. Kwame calls Tatiana his "love letter to New York," and it shows. There's intention in every bite. Las Lap felt like a rejection letter to Miami and the Caribbean. The menu set the tone. Caviar felt out of place for a restaurant claiming Caribbean roots. "Las Lap," or "last lap," in Trinidad Carnival is the final, euphoric stretch of celebration. It's high-energy, defiant, and deeply cultural. None of that spirit showed up in the food. The food, overall, misses the fundamentals. The doubles were the first sign. Traditionally, doubles come with two bara. Bara is a soft, slightly chewy fried flatbread made from seasoned dough, typically used as the base for Trinidadian doubles. Here, each "double" had one. The bara itself tasted different from what you'd expect, though the tamarind sauce did most of the work. While it wasn't great, I enjoyed the doubles. I ordered the curried shrimp cook-up. It didn't look or taste like curry. I've had Trinidadian, Jamaican, Indian, and Thai curries, and this didn't register as any of them. The menu mentioned geerah roasted vegetables, but the geerah never showed up in the vegetables. The dish came with rice and peas, which I didn't expect, and it was the worst I've had. The rice was hard, like bun bun stuck to the bottom of a pot. That texture has its place, but not like this. It also lacked the seasoning that defines rice and peas. The roti didn't help. It should be rich without being greasy. This was oily, flat, and bland. More like a basic flatbread than roti. And without any real curry gravy in the shrimp dish, there was nothing for it to absorb. To make matters worse, they sprinkled salt atop the roti as if it was a pretzel. This was a roadie, not a roti. I also had a rum punch. For a drink made with three rums (including Wray & Nephew), it should have had some bite. It didn't. It lacked punch entirely. This might land better for someone who isn't familiar with Caribbean flavors and is coming more for the vibe than the food. But if you know what these dishes are supposed to taste like, this misses big time. Service and ambiance, however, tell a different story. Jose was excellent. He was attentive, walked through each dish in detail, and actively asked for honest feedback about the meal. The service is the only thing that elevates the rating to 3 stars. The space itself is beautiful, with outdoor seating overlooking the water. It feels like a small escape from the usual Miami Beach traffic and chaos. Like many South Beach restaurants, Las Lap adds a 20% service fee. Under different circumstances, I would have tipped more based on the service alone, but the gratuity was already built in. I went at 5:30pm on a Thursday. The restaurant was completely empty. When I left 45 minutes later, it was still empty. Las Lap claims to be "rooted in the spirit of the Caribbean." The food tells a different story. It feels like it was made by someone who spent a week vacationing in Trinidad, enjoyed the food, and came back to the US, claiming to be an expert. I enjoy fusion food when done well. But this restaurant doesn't even capture the essence of Caribbean food. Skip it

We stumbled on this place as we were walking around, trying to find somewhere to eat. The waitress…read moregreeted us and asked us if we'd like to sit and eat here so we said yes. She gave us a menu to look at and she was super kind and patient and made recommendations. We started with the yucca elote and I cannot tell you how amazing it was. We ended up ordering a second. I feel like everything we got was delicious. I can't speak on the prices because I am from Texas so obviously this is more expensive than what I'm used to, but everything is definitely worth what I paid for and was eaten and drank. Even the manager stopped by to check in on us. They have an amazing view from anywhere you sit outside and I love how they are so immediate to cater to customers that come. One family just rolled up unannounced and they put tables together just to ensure that they could have a nice meal outside and that's a lot. I can say compared to most restaurants. If you were ever in the area, I highly recommend this place and please get the yucca elote! Oh, and PS the drinks are strong in a positive way.

We dropped in Friday around 6pm. There's both outside and indoor seating. You need to spend at…read moreleast $50 minimum to sit inside. We decided to sit inside since it was very hot outside. We ordered 2 round of drinks. A bottle of corona is $5 during game days. Sparkling wines were ok. My husband liked the mojito and he ordered a modelo. For food, we ordered fried snapper and kuban fried rice with pork. The fried fish comes with 2 sides. We got the sautéed vegetables and fries. Everything was greasy and salty. Now we know that we need to ask for less salt. They have many tv screens. We watched the FIFA here. Service was ok. 20% gratuity automatically added like many places do. They don't have their own restroom. The Public restroom is located outside the restaurant and is a walk towards a shopping area.

What an amazing dinner great service food spectacular at the Miami spice…read moreThe restaurant is beautiful inside

Pauline was a disappointing experience, mainly because of the lack of attentive service at the bar…read more We ordered 4 cocktails during our visit. Plum Luck was good and Yuzu Swizzle was ok. Mango Heat was just meh, not great and tasted quite weak, while Fig and Honey was not to our taste. The bigger issue was the service. After our first round, the menus were taken away and no one checked back with us for quite a while. We were sitting directly at the bar and wanted to order another round, but eventually had to get the bartender's attention and ask for the menus again. There was no communication or checking in throughout the visit, even though the bar did not seem particularly busy. We also were never offered a food or small bites menu, and each time we needed something, we had to wait and actively get someone's attention. The bartender was polite when interacting with us, but overall the service felt inattentive. One thing guests should also be aware of is that a 20% gratuity was automatically included on our check. I didn't notice it before signing and accidentally added an additional tip, so I would recommend checking the bill carefully. For cocktails priced at more than $20 each, I expected a more attentive experience. The drinks were mixed in quality, and the service could definitely be improved.

Darcie the Maitre'D was great Love the patio - ambiance is…read moreawesome Team was great and very welcoming Food was delicious, my wife, daughter and I really enjoyed Manhattan's were great Highly recommend

Don't ask me if I'm still working: I'm not at work I'm eating. Food was solid 3 starsread more

We were looking for a convenient spot for a quick, late dinner right after arriving, and this hit…read morethe spot. The location is definitely touristy, but sitting outside on the pedestrian street was actually very pleasant. Regarding the price, you have to keep a few things in mind: you're eating lobster in the heart of Miami Beach, and there is a mandatory 20% service charge plus tax added to the bill. While the portions aren't huge, the flavor of the rolls is excellent: we had the Cajun Lobster Rolls. The bun was soft and the sauce was perfectly balanced, letting the freshness of the seafood shine through. I wish the rolls were a bit bigger, but I'd definitely come back!

Had the Kalie shrimp roll with the Poseidon roll with lobster bisque and clam chowder... out of the…read morefor the clam chowder and the Poseidon roll were the best the California shrimp roll and lobster bisque were OK... would come back and definitely get the Poseidon roll and the clam chowder roll again.

I chose Yuca 105 for our first girl's night out in Miami Beach. What a great way to kick off our…read morevacation! The fusion of Peruvian and Cuban was excellent and the atmosphere was sexy and vibrant. I had to try their piscojito cocktail which is a fusion of a mojito and pisco sour. Loved it!! We got a variety of dishes to share: octopus appetizer (Revolucion de Pulpo), Inka Maki (an interesting octopus roll), traditional ceviche, a chicken dish and the skirt steak (Churrasco a lo Pobre). Everything was excellent and teaming with nuances of flavors. The only gripe is the chicken was a bit dry but still good. As the evening progressed, live singing and music commenced. They were a talented pair singing song requests. The ambience and stage here make this place fun and also perfect for a date. Our server and staff was also very friendly, upbeat and solicitous. I would love to return and repeat this experience next time I'm in Miami Beach!

YUCA 105 was recommended by our concierge at the Marriott Vacation Club Resort. Amazing spot for…read moredinner! My husband had the lomo saltado which was perfectly tender and delicious. I had the pictured El Pacto Seafood Stew which was savory and extremely filling. We will definitely go back on our next visit to Miami Beach!

CJ's Crab Shack on Ocean Drive in South Beach was questionable based on Yelp ratings. It was the…read moremuch higher google ratings that encouraged us to try it. The $$ is accurate and for Miami Beach I'd say it could be a single $. In other words, exceptional value. The crab cake appetizer was delicious (not pictured). The crab dip was generous portion with both chips and bread served for dipping. The steamed clams were an appetizer which I ate as my meal. Plenty of clams. Sorry the picture is the aftermath. My colleague had the steak (16 oz Ribeye prepared medium) with shrimp and crab legs. Shrimp were nice sized and prepared in garlic butter. The snow crab cook was very good considering the claws were petite. The broccoli side was reportedly steamed and delicious. Overall, CJ's exceeded expectations and sitting outside along the beach was pleasant with the exception of a few passing vehicles. I recommend CJ's for the seafood lovers and others who enjoy a great value on South Beach.

Don't come. This place is a complete tourist trap, and honestly I think tourists are the only…read morereason it's still open. We ordered the Cajun combo, and nothing tasted like it was made with any care. The shrimp were bland and unpleasant, the crab cakes were incredibly dry and way too salty, and even the crab legs were disappointing. The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the tap water. The one bright spot was our waiter, who was kind enough to take the meal off the bill after we explained the issues. No complaints about the service at all. If you're craving seafood, do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else.

I've walked by this so many times, but never walked in until now. To my surprise, it was a tiny…read moreecosystem of delicious Cuban and Latin adjacent food. I love those Cuban steam tables at bodegas and this had like thrice the selection. Ham Cachito: Technically Venezuelan, not Cuban. It's like a long dinner roll stuffed with chopped ham. It's a pretty awesome way to start the day with coffee! Cheese Cachito: As advertised, this variant has melted cheese instead of ham. Didn't feel as substantive or tasty, so definitely feel the ham version is superior. Papas Colombian: Also not Cuban, obviously. it's a huge ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with spiced ground meat and deep fried. Kinda like a Latin take on kibbeh. Very hearty and yummy! Cuban Papa Relleno: This is Cuban. It's got kind of bread crumb texture for the shell. The inside is still pasty mashed potato and nicely spiced ground beef. Not as big as the Colombian. Cheese Tequeño: Love these little cheese sticks. Crispy twisted dough on the outside and a nice squeaky cheese inside. Pan de Bono: A simple cheesy roll. Great with coffee in the morning. Colombian Cheese Empanada: This is such a unique empanada. It's got a crispy deep fried yellow corn shell and lots of salty mushy cheese inside. A constant favorite of mine. Venezuelan Cheese Empanada: A chewy shell with melted cheese. Not as good as the Colombian, but still tasty because cheese. Arepa: Not quite the same as freshly made, when the cheesy is gooey. But it's still got the signature corn and cheese taste. Beef Meal: I got the slices of pot roast, yellow rice (with more gravy on top) and plantains. Good size portion, so I was able to spread it across two meals. The sauce is what set the pot roast aside from pot roast you might make at home. So many nice flavors! Pork Chunks Meal: Cubes of pork that seem slow cooked and then deep fried for a crispy exterior. The deep frying also helps cook off big bits of fat. So the result is a superior pork experience. I got the fried rice, which had some nice bits of ham and egg in it. Also some beans on the side, for an extra boost of protein. Steak & Onions Meal: One long thin slice of steak. It's actually reminiscent of pot roast, except it's heavily marinated and quickly cooked. Surprisingly not tough. Goes well with the onions. I got the "brown rice" which was more like white rice colored brown due to the beans; much better than actual brown rice.

this place in Miami Beach is probably one of the best place you're gonna get a Cuban empanada. The…read moreowner. Rolando is absolutely amazing. He will definitely work with you. I mean he came out to help us with our kids give us coffee and suggest the best tasting treats that he has to offer. I would definitely recommend stopping by this location if you're wanting to get something quick and well priced check it out.