I went to the mall to get a quick outfit for the night, I had no idea I would also partake in what I would say is the closest thing to a -real- homemade-style Cuban dinner. It's stfu good! Pardon my French but that's exactly what I said when i bit into the coal-grilled short rib appetizer. Wow, it immediately reminded me of the Hawaiian style short rib, little sweet but with a kick, and so so much flavor. The presentation is not just for show either, the hot coals keep the ribs nice and hot while you eat them. I almost wish I had one of these little grill boxes! But let me take a step back because I wouldn't explain the 5-star rating without mentioning the world-class service we received from the moment I walked up to the hostess stand to the moment we left. Extremely friendly and accommodating. We were seated in a nice clean table with a view. Our server, Johana, was the highlight of the night. Her spot-on suggestions and friendly personality made us feel like the guests of honor! She was the perfect combination of attentiveness without being intrusive. I never had to ask for anything, it was like she read my mind! Haha I also asked her tons of questions and she patiently answered then all with obvious thoughtfulness. My gf and I both agreed that she made our dinner a 5-star experience. Ok. So I mentioned the short rib app was amazing. So afterward, I ordered the vaca frita dinner and my gf the shrimp enchilada. The vaca frita was a very generous portion and it was indeed perfectly shredded and perfectly seasoned. The meat is tender and juicy and garlicky and citrusy and oniony... well...you get the point. Bite after bite of Cuban goodness. Of course mixing it with the fluffy rice and black beans. This hit the spot. My gf also loved the enchilada she ordered, which was more of a shrimp in red spicy sauce like a stew sorta. Either way the shrimp were nice size and good quality. The sauce was fresh spicy tomato seafood yummy-ness! It's not a Mexican enchilada which I didn't expect seeing that this is a Cuban place, but perhaps a warning would be good. Either way nobody will be disappointed. This dish is a winner. Overall this place really impressed me, especially the service. Lots of places in Miami take their customers for granted, this place clearly still knows that the magic is in making us have a great night. That includes great food and ambience, but overall it comes down to great service. Johanna did an excellent job and we will be back! read more

Marabu Restaurant - The show stoppers! Short rib on a coal grill. Order two - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

José was our server, he is so personable and a delight. Will be back soon! Food was delicious and a highlight of our visit to Brickell City Center. read more

Joao was a great server! The meals were delicious! Great experience and we will definitely be back! read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Melissa was amazing, all the food was phenomenal, the mojitos to die for, there is a reason they got best mojito in Miami. If you come ask for Melissa she will take amazing care of you and give you the best service. A must stop if in the area read more

It's alright food wise - nothing too special. I got their chicken bowl and it was super salty. They salted the cucumbers too. For the price, it's fine for the area but not great. Service was meh even though I was at the bar. Not a lot of AC as well as read more

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A little touristy but we were tourists so I guess it's all good. Fun location, lots to do in the area. Service was great. Food wasn't as great as I expected but still enjoyed it. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Excelente comida y servicio. Probamos las croquetas, los short ribs, el churrasco y la carne de cerdo ahumada. Fue rico y nos atendió Jorge, excelente servicio. read more

For our mom's birthday we wanted to find a nice restaurant in Brickell and heard many good things about Marabu located in the luxurious Brickell City Center. The ambience of Marabu is very modern with a touch of classic 1950s Havana. Our waitress was very sweet and quick with all the orders, she also suggested some items to try. Here the menu includes many popular Cuban dishes with a twist. For appetizers we ordered ham croquettes and tostones topped with ahi tuna. The croquettes were delicious nice and plump with a very creamy interior, while the tostone was perfectly fried and the ahi tuna was bursting with flavor. For the main entree we ordered their palomilla steak but instead of grilled it was coal fired and let me tell you it the juiciest and most flavorful steak I had in a while. When I heard that the steak was coal fired, I had my doubts but I made a good choice. The sides were also solid with white rice and delicious sweet plantains. For dessert we couldn't decided and ordered both their Nutella brownies and the cheese flans. Both were very good and provided the perfect sweet end to our meal. For the both the quality and quantity of what we ordered I found it to be a good bargain especially in such a posh setting. read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant. Had the ropa vieja empanadas. Food was delicious. Strongly recommend it. It's located in the brickell city Centre mall so it's covered but open air. Really nice atmosphere. Staff was very friendly too! read more

Marabu Restaurant - ROPA VIEJA - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great food! Great service! We will be back Our server Joao was awesome, he was attentive yet helpful but not pushy. Thank you so much!!! read more

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The atmosphere is really cool. It has a throwback type of charm. Ayeli was super sweet and very helpful food choices. They were out of something we wanted to try but she was very apologetic and kind when she let us know. Will be back again at some point. Thank you Ayeli!!! read more

This was a great place for dinner! Ayeli was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Happy hour is a great time to go get delicious drinks and the entrees were amazing! I would definitely recommend! read more

Jorge's service was the best!! Will definitely be back when in Miami. Gave great recommendations for the night.

Very lush attractive restaurant in the Brickell City Center Mall. Natalia, our waitress was attentive. We started with 2 ropa vieja empanadas and shared a madero en tentacion bananas with bacon & mozzarella roasted in a corn husk with a sweet sauce. My entree was a short rib tasajo over tamal en cazuela. My husband enjoyed his ropa vieja & our son vaca frita. We haven't had Cuban food in a while portions were generous & our meal was tasty. I wish it were less salty with the option of table service salt if we choose. There is live music in the evenings & a happy hour. read more

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Always outstanding service from Tony at the Bar! Had the burger. Super tasty! Great place to have dinner before a movie at CMX (next door). read more

A very enjoyable holiday weekend meal seated as a solo at the bar. Delicious refreshing red sangria paired with a tasty Cuban sandwich and dessert flan. Friendly service that tended to be unattentive due to handling bar prep duties. I easily recommend this location, which is inside a busy shopping mall. I would readily return on a future visit. read more

Another great experience at Marabu - Natasha was our server and she was a star. very attentive, knowledgeable. She quickly sat us down in the open seating in front of the restaurant and gave us an opportunity to see the passerby's. This was my second time at this restaurant- Natasha was our server and was fantastic - I love coming here because it always feels lively but it's mostly because the service. The food is good but Natasha and the rest of the staff is the true difference! read more

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Great food, service, & ambience. Loved the tuna tostone the most but all was delicious for Happy Hour read more

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Stumbled across this gem and the decor/ambiance drew me in. We all ordered something different to have a variety of items to try. Chicken croquettes 10/10, Ham croquettes 10/10, sliders 10/10, yuca fries 10/10 we ordered off the happy hour menu so portions were small. Servers and greeters were nice, Doubled back the following week with another group of friends that also enjoyed it! I would definitely recommend and return again! read more

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Nice restaurant for happy hour. Good quality cocktails, however the happy hour food is just ok. Really nice bartender and great ambiance. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came by for some drinks before catching a movie. We sat bar side and had some apps. The bartenders were great, they were both super attentive & had great energy to them. We had the croquetas and tostones rellenos which were both delicious. Place is usually packed on weekends, but they usually have bar seating available. read more

Marabu Restaurant - TOSTONES RELLENOS - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This place was such a find! Great happy hour prices and awesome decor and vibes. I happened upon this place after shopping in the mall and boy am I glad. The empanadas were to die for and my cocktail was flavorful and strong. I quickly sat at the bar and the bartender was quick to offer service and a menu. Make sure you ask for happy hour so they can give you that menu and prices. My first time here and I'll definitely be back to try more things. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban old fashioned and Ropa Vieja empanadas - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food and service was amazing! Jorge made excellent recommendations. The short rib was delicious!! read more

Marabu Restaurant - Marabu Charcoal Tasajo - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Out waiter Renata made all the difference in the world. Ever since we got seated she was attentive, greetfull and very courteous. The food was so delicious and well cooked it surpassed our expectations. Again having great food and good service makes all the difference in the world to make a dining experience quite satisfying and enjoyable. Definitely a must repeat and special Kudos to Renata for her excellent service. read more

So impressed by this spot! Mojitos were great to kick it off & every appetizer was perfect (forgot those pictures). Yuca truffle fries were my highlight even though I typically don't love yuca. Portions were bigger than I expected and every dish was so delicious and filled with flavor. Service was amazing, we had Carlos as our server and he gave great suggestions and helpful answers to our questions read more

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We came here for some desserts after seeing raving reviews about this place. Food: we ordered the goat milk flan and Quattro leches. Both the desserts were amazing. The goat milk, flan had this interesting, salty and sweet taste. It was served with candied walnuts, and a nice mint leaf. Overall the flan was delicious, amazing texture, and perfect sweetness. Amongst the very good flans I have eaten. The Tres leches cake had an interesting Dulce de Leche ice cream and covered with meringue, which was torched. The cake was moist, the ice cream added an interesting touch. I loved the torched meringue. For me this dish was amazing. Both the desserts costed above $10. Service: service was prompt and nice. They were quick to take our order and get the food items to the table. Ambience: this place is located in a mall. The decor is interesting. It has some interesting interior elements. Overall the mall seemed to have a lot of fancy places.. I would definitely come here again and tell you more about the food. But for desserts it's a thumbs up from me. read more

Marabu Restaurant - FLAN DE QUESO - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Good happy hour Nice place to have a drink and an appetizer I enjoyed my drinks and appetizers read more

Food and drink was delicious! Jorge was very attentive to our group. Would definitely come back again. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Best drinks I ever had im not kidding I love this place it is an hour from me but it is well worth it I will be back to try the food! read more

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Johanna was our server and she really did great in helping us figure out the menu. I got the passion fruit mojito which was so tasty! The tostones was the bomb! Overall experience was great. read more

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It was ok - very down the middle in most stuff. The dishes were tasty though and the cocktails - it was perfect for our group that was ok with a corporate experience. read more

Cuban cuisine with an elevated flair! Flavors were spot on and THAT smokiness comes through in a perfect balance in the pork and salmon dishes we had. We loved the casava, rice and beans that came with our meals, they had a garlic essence that was something unexpected and delicious. When the sides are just as good as the proteins you know they are doing something right! Jose, our server was attentive and made excellent suggestions for our meal. We left very satisfied, and will happily return the next time we visit Brickell! read more

Marabu Restaurant - NORWEGIAN SALMON (J) MASAS DE PUERCO AL CARBON (J) - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

Have you experienced Marabú!! It's Cuban cuisine with a little fusion. We stopped by on a Saturday and found a new favorite spot. Tried several dishes including the Empanadas and Tostones with Shrimp. Damn that S@:t was good. Decided on some dishes and the Masas de Puerco were outstanding. This place moves tables but they serve you with a smile and like you are family. If you are around Brickell stop by this joint. read more

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So amazing! Jorge was the best waiter, he was very attentive and gave us great recommendations :)

"Glamorous mall dining" sounds like a 1980s LA phenomenon. I wouldn't know since I haven't researched the subject and never visited Los Angeles before this century. But as evidenced by Marabu and adjacent restaurants, "glamorous mall dining" is definitely a 2020s Miami phenemenon. On a Wednesday evening this place and the immediate area were hopping pretty good; the young and beautiful Miami folks were out in force. (An NBA Finals game a mile or so away may have juiced the neighborhood energy somewhat on this night.) And for early June in Miami, the weather was especially pleasant on the semi-open-to-the-elements top deck of this upscale mall. Very nice. So was the Cuban Old Fashioned, which was jacked not only with Wild Turkey but also, this being South Florida, with Havana Club (yeah, actually Puerto Rican) rum. Delicious and strong drink, and just about worth the $17 price tag. Marabu's tagline is "Cuban Coal-Fired Cuisine," and I always want to get grouper at least once when in Florida, so this sounded terrific. (That item is specifically from the "Josper grill.") And the plate that came out was terrific looking. But the fish seemed almost unseasoned, and it and the especially the shrimp that came with it were unfortunately quite overcooked. And unbeknownst to me beforehand, grouper has become much more expensive in recent years, apparently the reason for the disappointingly small portion. Side salad and black beans were fresh and tasty enough, but that's not what this $38 plate of food is about. Our server handled our big group well all evening, and it was indeed a nice evening. But the kitchen kinda fumbled away the main event. read more

We arrived to our movie at CMX a bit too early, so decided to pop in here for a quick happy hour beforehand. We were greeted at the bar with plantain chips to enjoy while we waited for our food. The decor is very cute with an old school cuban vibe. We ordered ropa vieja empanadas, tuna toston, and a daiquiri all from the happy hour menu. The empanadas were pretty tasty, but the plantains on the tuna toston were a bit dry and the tuna was slightly flavorless. I would not get these again. The daiquiri was delicious and they even offer it with grapefruit juice instead of lime juice- that was my favorite. Overall, seems like a good option for happy hour drinks at the bar. read more

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Wonderful meal just be aware they add a 18% tip on your check and they put a extra 5% for the waitress- however, we weren't aware of the 18% so they got tipped 38%! Sa me on me for not inspecting the check! So merry Christmas to the waiter read more

Took us over an hour to get food, and it was way too salty compared to nearby places. for the price you would think the service would at least match a cracker barrel or apple bees, but no dice. The table lights were cute though and ambience was nice, but you can get that at plenty of other places too. read more

Great drinks and food, highly recommend! Service was also top notch, we will be back soon. Overall vibe was enjoyable and nice. read more

Marabu Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Tony the bartender was amazing, he was very attentive even though he was the only bartender on duty. Great service and great food. First time I have ever had Cuban food and this place delivers a great ambiance and experience. Michael the manager checked on me more than once and made me feel like a VIP. Anytime I'm in Miami this will be my go to spot. read more