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

Before I entered door there's a man pumping hand sanitizer and it made sense because inside was so…read moreorganized and clean! The deli food was so flavorful I wish I was more schooled on Cuban cuisine. Had some type of plantain mash and it was amazing! 10/10 Empanadas were also full of flavor best I've had on my trip here!

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?

Despite all the recent bad reviews, we decided to try the pastrami…read more While the comparisons to Katz's and other famous delis are not appropriate, Josh has a good sandwich with the right amount of juiciness. The bread was toasted well. However the portion is small, the price is high ($28 as of 2026) and they put an automatic tip even with minimal service. Come if your not able to get good pastrami but not worth coming otherwise.

Horrible horrible horrible experience. Burned toast, incorrectly prepared and overcooked eggs then…read moreraw and cold eggs, steak that was chewy and grisly, sub standard latkes, liquid apple sauce. Shakshuka was ok but half of what it used to be (shallow pan). Do you need to hear more? Moped to see more? Just look at the pix. also they now charge 18% automatically on bill. We will NEVER go back to this restaurant which was a destination for us before. We LOVED it and are now profoundly disappointed. So sad. New management is not co tinging the Josh's Deli high standards. Really, Josh should insist that his name be removed. Looks bad on him.

The is so nice. Everyone here is so kind. I love the toast with the fruit on it. Thank you so much…read morefor giving me food. It made my day I would come back anytime I thank you bye hope you have a nice day and hope you still have a thriving business

Many of the reviews are for the old deli that was here before. I'm reviewing for Roasters N…read moreToasters. I actually like this deli. Everything is always fresh, never a long wait, and friendly service. If you want lox, pastrami or turkey sandwiches, or latkas, this is your spot. We tried the signature egg bacon and cheese on a Kaiser roll, the granola and berries French toast which was the star of the show and some lox. Everything was super delicious too! If you're in the area check them out for sure.

Whenever we're in S. Beach, Miami it honestly feels like home. One of the eateries that keeps us…read morefeeling connected is La Playa Supermarket. This grocery store so reminds me of NYC, with the stores layout and their no nonsense service. Despite the many choices of fine dining restaurants, diners and cafes in the area, it's welcoming to have a comforting, homey Bodega type store located in a prime location on Collins Ave., just steps away from our beach hotel. Get your Cuban, Dominican or American style breakfast, lunch or dinner by special request or choose items available from their prepared food steam table. La Playa is always a stop in our rotation.

I finally ordered the ceviche, and it truly is one of the best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious…read moreand without the restaurant price! The shrimps were huge and so fresh. And the red beans... riquísimos! Definitely hard to compete with. Gracias al tío de Nataly for the special treat!

New clean establishment in a better location. Same great…read moredeli menu. with parking available.

Thee best breakfasts and sandwiches Ever!!! Tasty and plentiful…read more I gained a solid '20' eating their delicious meals!!!

great food, good drinks. server Norm's high energy, and perfect personality made this first…read moreexperience an outstanding visit. definitely a do over

Very lively & fun establishment! If you're offended by the B word then this isn't the place for…read moreyou. We loved it! Everything was so good from the greeting, staff, food, drinks, hookah and seating. Even the other patrons were great. We started with the prosecco flight and hookah and food was served shortly after...FRESH AND DELICIOUS! I ordered a burger and fries and it was just right! I cannot wait to come back to Miami for this!

Low speed high quality local grindz…read more Filled us up with brunch as we biked the perimeter of Miami Beach.

I never put in reviews but i genuinely like this place so much that i hope it changes management…read more Absolutely one of the worst interactions i had with a woman at the deli. Tall brunette hair woman tried to help attend me but honestly just wanted to shew me away from the deli. Now I understand you guys have regulars and it was the first time I saw that woman but she could not get off my back. She thought I was stealing or something and couldn't stop asking me if I needed help. Please get new management the owners are obnoxious on top of that the most stingiest people I have ever meet. The ladies that work there are always super nice and helpful but once again the owners are just horrible please if you guys go to this deli make sure the right people are attending you because it's not worth getting that woman on top of you

Today was my first time ever coming here (although my 76 year old father always sends me to buy…read moreZak's breads at Whole Foods). I must say though... It's been a while since I've gone to a restaurant and the service and food quality was so amazing that it literally made me stop in my tracks but here we are! I started with a hot mocha latte. I am a coffee snob and this drink was made to perfection! Absolutely delicious and I didn't want the cup to end! It was the perfect balance of smoothness and warmth and it was sweetened perfectly! For breakfast, I decided to get the mushroom toast and it was amazing! I was skeptical about the ricotta addition but it was spread on the toast like butter, very plentiful and tasty! That along with the other ingredients used made it taste exceptional! Perfect price point too! I was more than satisfied! Last but not least the service by host staff and waiters was top tier. Very attentive and lots of smiles! They genuinely seemed happy to have me and treated me like a guest in their home. I genuinely can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu! Thank you for an amazing experience!

Phenomenal breakfast!…read more When you roll up outside you are over taken into bread heaven with the smell of the bread gods! Had a great latte, cinnamon roll, a strawberry bun bread thing, salmon chorizo bfast sandwich, avocado toast and phenomenal service! And you can see them making it all!

I'm not sure about the Wash Ave address-I'm writing about Star Cafe Market on Alton. I live around…read morethe corner and always forget how much I like this spot. Clearly a deli type spot is appealing to a New Yorker. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've been here-I like it every time. The store is spotless and my wrap is always delicious and fresh. There are standard deli items as well as some European and South American specialty items. I'm sitting at one of the stools, baby sleeping in the Bjorn just chillin as I watch folks pass by. Relaxing little spot.

A nice market with fairly low prices for the area. They have great prices on their breakfast, and a…read morenice little area next to it to have your meal outside while over looking lincoln road. What I liked the most about it is that It's a market that doesn't feel like you just walked into a gas station.