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    Lighthouse Cafe

    2.7 (152 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    LIGHTHOUSE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hot dog  & fries
    Erin L.

    Low reviews can be a deterrent and that would have you missing out on a true gem. Beachside dining with waves crashing a few hundred feet away already makes for a great dining experience. Laid back atmosphere with friendly staff and excellent food. The ceviche was loaded with fresh and tasty fish. Cafe dolce was excellent and my son was very happy with his hot dog and fries. The table next to us had the full fish and lobster platter and it looked superb. Next time we're in the area we will definitely be ordering one. Hidden gem at the state park.

    Fried eggs with ham
    Christina D.

    I don't know why this place has such low reviews cause the service is appropriate, the food tastes good and fresh, and on top of that you are eating by the ocean. A perfect spot for when you are going to hang out at the beach. I totally recommend the shrimp omelette; it had soo much shrimp and the bread it came with was crispy.

    Shrimp ceviche

    Absolute worst shrimp ceviche. Had one bite. Someone else had recommended this dish as the best they've had on google. Better to pass this place up.

    Fish filet (snapper sandwich)
    Alicia M.

    What a cute little spot in the Bill Baggs National Park! Lighthouse cafe is a no thrills cook to order lunch location that is steps from the ocean. With ample parking, wheelchair access this place is a quick affordable place to grab a bite before, after, or during your adventures exploring the park. We made this our first stop and then decided to explore the park. You can find this place by following the signs to the lighthouse, passing by the first restaurant (boaters grill). Once you arrive you can order to go through the window, or grab a menu and have a seat. The menu has your typical sandwich's, fresh fish, fries, soups and salads. We chose the snapper filet sandwich that comes with fries for $15. We had iced teas and sat on the patio by the beach walkway to sneak a peak of the ocean total bill $37. Everything came out in record speed, the waitresses were friendly and accommodating and the food was surprisingly tasty. The fish was well seasoned and fresh, we had no leftovers! The only side note, the bathrooms are the public beach restrooms that can be a little soggy from the beach goers. Will definitely return with family!

    Ceviche
    Olga S.

    A lovely place to relax with some good food and beer after a biking around the park! The food is really tasty, much better than I expected, and the covered pavilion has a really nice vibe. My favorite was the ceviche, which is a hefty portion for an appetizer (I used it as a light lunch for myself).

    Clams in Tomato Sauce
    Rachel R.

    Outdoor seating. Plenty of wait staff who were attentive enough. Clams appetizer was good, but the cubano was just ok. The hamburger was also just ok (and $14). Seafood paella was good, but was $40. Not worth it. In general, it seems like a place that charges more than it should for mediocre food because it's in a good location/is the only option around.

    If you're looking for a good meal on the beach this place is a must! The palomilla steak was truly amazing, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also ordered a colada, and let me tell you, it hit the spot! To top it off, I tried the flan for dessert, and it was AMAZING. They were very welcoming and the service was great. This spot is perfect for anyone wanting to spend a day at the beach but also craving a quick and satisfying bite. Highly recommend!

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    Horrible service and food over priced and super fried - it is all bad food and old- servers disappear

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    took way to long for some mediocre food Alfredo pasta was worse than decent cheeseburger was mid.

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    Incredibly rude service ! Service can be improved or make it self-service so it's better for everyone

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    Versailles - Tres Leches ($4.95) - good though also on the sweeter side. Not as sweet as the flan.

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    5/6/26- My first time here and it was Magical! Outstanding service, greeted warmly by the host and…read moreseated immediately., meeting family and they sat me even though our entire party wasn't here. The restaurant is classic elegance with white table cloths and crystal chandeliers! Yes, we had outstanding service!!! I ordered the Cuban Shepards Pie which was so delicious.. I never eat rice but their rice was perfectly cooked.. I love plantains! They were so good... we also had a Mahi sandwich, also delicious! Dessert was so amazing...i ordered Coconut flan, we also had the rice pudding brûlée. Amazing!! I highly recommend!

    If you're visiting Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, just know--you're not just grabbing a…read moremeal, you're stepping into a full-on Miami experience. Located right off the main stretch of Calle Ocho, this place stays busy for a reason. We had about a 45-minute wait, but honestly it didn't even feel like it. There's a bar outside mixing up fresh mojitos, and right around the corner is their little café where we grabbed cafecitos, an empanada, and a pastelito de queso to hold us over--everything hit. Once inside, the restaurant is massive with multiple dining rooms, but it still keeps that lively, classic Cuban vibe. Luisa took great care of us--super friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience better. We kicked things off with the yuca croquettes (crispy, flavorful, gone in seconds) and went all in on the paella Valenciana. Big portions, packed with flavor, and perfect for sharing. For anyone visiting from out of town, this is a must-stop. It's one of those spots that lives up to the hype--great food, great energy, and a true taste of Miami culture. Easy 5 stars.

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    Food and service were excellent! A perfect spot when you're hungry on Miami Beach. Authentic Cuban…read moreflavors that truly hit the spot The chicken was the super! Definitely my go-to restaurant whenever I'm in Miami Beach--can't wait to come back!

    Let me tell you a story of a place I looked forward to revisiting for about a year just to have my…read moreheart broken. First I will tell you the good. The food here is authentic and delicious. Besides the fried plantain stuffed with shrimp and the tostones we had the Vaca Frita with rice and black beans. The Vaca, rice and beans were perfectly seasoned and delicious. It smelled so good I couldn't take a picture! Now a couple of things that are not great. The area has a serious parking availability and price problem, so account for that, there is a parking garage close but the prices change a lot. The service was very... dry, seemed in a bad mood, employed high pressure selling tactics and was visibly unhappy when we didn't roll with it. The place had the door open and the AC seemed to not be working in Miami's heat that is not great, to boot the drinks were very expensive. The price of the food was offensively high. The pictured tostones (green plantains) were more than 8 dollars. And the few tiny srimp stuffed plantain was more than 11 dollars. The Fried Beef (Vaca frita was reasonably priced at just over $20 considering how expensive beef has gotten. All in all this place serve the real Item when it comes to Cuban food. But it has turned from the beloved family place our elders and we loved back in the day. To a more tourist money geared place. At least that's how we felt when we left. We will be seeking a different spot for our next year "Miami long weekend food run".

    Milanezza Kitchen Bar Market - Chorizo & Morcilla Bombon Tapa

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    Unassuming restaurant in the middle of Key Biscayne. We outed to sit outside since the weather was…read morenice. Service was attentive. Food was great! Various options for milanesas, different types of meats and topping available. The breading was tasty and crunchy and the toppings were a nice pairing! Each milanesa comes with a side dish, so yourself a favor and order the mash potatoes- one of the best ones I've ever had! Portions were big and easily shareable between 2 people!

    This restaurant must've been different to get the kinds of reviews it's gotten in the past. One of…read morethe worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. What was wrong with it? In a word everything. The decor is not awful itself, but feels a little industrial, with televisions plunked over the walls. But the service and the food just take it to a different level of bad. Our waitress hadn't the faintest clue to what she was doing. She asked how well done we wanted our carpaccio. She so clearly didn't know what she was doing, I had her recite our orders back to me. How could she mess that up? Good question. How about serving all of the food at one time, appetizers and main course? We had carpaccio, supposedly Argentine beef; a pancho; a filet mignon; and Milanezza Martin. Starting with the semi edible, the fillet was not good, the presentation was awful, stock dry on its own on a black plate, with mashed potatoes in a separate ramekin on the side, and the sad chimichurri sauce also in a separate ramekin, but you could swallow it. Everything else was a disgrace. The milanezza was junk they got out of the fridge and microwave before they planted it on the table. My daughter found it literally non-edible, and she is the kindest of diners. She said it tasted like the fridge... A kind way of putting it The pancho was a profoundly bland hot dog in a stale bun. But the "carpaccio" took pride of place. Simultaneously part-frozen and decaying beef, of which my daughter took a bite, and then was stuck finding a polite way to spit it into a napkin. North of inedible. All of this terrible food was put onto our table at one time, about three minutes after we ordered it, because obviously it had just been defrosted in the microwave. And to add insult to injury, the waitress came by, with a toothy, TGIF smile, and said how are we doing? Bloody awful is the only answer. In a move that clearly reflects where the restaurant is at, I noticed they put 19% automatically on the bill for "service". Then they had the cojones to ask for more of a tip when you sign electronically on the tableside device. I looked at the waitress incredulously with raised eyebrows, and that was that. Never again.

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