The food was exceptional--easily the best I've experienced in Miami during my visit from Dallas. The quality, flavor, and presentation were outstanding. Zack provided professional and attentive service, offering excellent recommendations that enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend this establishment--10/10. read more

Mareva 1939 - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

While on a business trip to Miami my boss put me in charge of a location for a team dinner. There are a lot of good choices in the Miami Beach area but she gave me some specific things she wanted. Walkable to the hotel, good food options and $100 per person maximum. After looking at the reviews I presented Mareva 1939 as my top choice. I contacted them and made a reservation for 10 people, and after the first reservation time I had to adjust with Mareva for people arriving in late because of flights. No problem for Mareva and they didn't need a deposit for the restaurant. It is in the National Hotel, next to where we are staying box 1 check. The place was beautifully decorated and staff all attentive throughout the night. That was my criteria not my boss' since the lack of good service can destroy a great meal. The food choices all were excellent but centered on tapas and Spanish cuisine which checked the second box. Served family style we all chose a number of different tapas and shared. Then large patella dishes, they were plentiful and all delicious. Lastly the price, which may seem high for those outside the area but not for those who know Miami Beach. The bill for the 10 of us that included several drinks person and enough food and desserts to leave us full came to $1,002 including tip and taxes. All boxes checked and my boss and team happy, Mareva 1939 was a huge success. read more

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I stayed at The National for a few days and enjoyed dining here for breakfast one of those mornings and let me tell you, it was pitch perfect. From the amazing patio view of the pool, to the incredibly friendly and attentive staff, to the delicious huevos rancheros I ordered, it was all excellent. I don't know if I've ever had huevos rancheros that photogenic. It was so bright and vibrant and tasty to boot! Whenever I travel I try to mix up my dining so I can get a wide variety of meals in but I seriously considered breaking my rule and hitting here twice. I will definitely be visiting The National again and when I do, I'll be back for a meal for sure. read more

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We came here with a party of 18 for a bachelorette dinner and had such a great experience. I coordinated ahead of time with one of the food and beverage directors to arrange a prix fixe menu for our group, which made things very easy when we arrived. The restaurant is located inside a hotel and overlooks their pool area, which made for a really beautiful setting for dinner. The cuisine is Spanish tapas style and the menu had a huge varietyribeye steak, paellas, cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta, ahi tuna, and so much more. Honestly, I can't name it all... just check out my photos! Haha. The service was great, the drinks were strong, and everything came out smoothly despite our large group. Most importantly, the bride said it was top notch and loved the selection, which made it even better. Thank you for hosting our group and helping make the night special! read more

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Fantastic experience from start to finish. We came in with a party of 12, and everything, from service to pacing, was handled flawlessly. The staff was incredible at guiding us on what to order and how much, which made the whole evening effortless and fun. Every dish we ordered landed perfectly, and the timing was spot-on for a larger group. The bar menu and wine list were equally impressive, great selection and excellent pairings. It's not easy to please a big group, but Mareva 1939 made it feel seamless. Highly recommend for group dining or special occasions. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Mareva 1939 - SO much goodness!! - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Stunning views of the pool and lighting outdoors at night is amazing! Service fun and on point! Servers are very knowledgeable on the menu choices. Our food was amazing everybody loved their choices. We had great drinks and took plenty of pics after dinner! This is inside of an all adult hotel so no kids were there! It's a great vibe! sorry can't find pics of food but food was very memorable! read more

Mareva 1939 - It was a great night patio area is a vibe! - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Stayed at the National Hotel for my friend's 50th birthday party celebration. Mareva 1939 is the eatery that resides in the Hotel. We had a party of 14 and ate a six course Prix Fixe family style meal. First of all, the seating is open air, covered, and looks out on one of the hotels two pools. A very nice atmosphere when the weather is cooperative, which it was. The food was fantastic, and plentiful. Deliciously crafted and eclectic small plate dishes with a variety of flavors and styles. I'm not a big seafood eater but the table raved about those dishes. The service was excellent. We were attended to by several servers and the manager checked in frequently to ensure everyone was enjoying themselves. A great experience overall. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I were ordering off the menu so I could focus on the foods that I most enjoy. read more

Good, ambience and service are great. Highly recommend. In town for the 2nd time and had to stop in again. Flavio was our server and he was great, made our dinner feel very special. Ordered: Black paella Mussels Jamon Iberico read more

Mareva 1939 - Iberico jamon - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I can't even find the words. Literally some of the best food I've had.. anywhere! The paella, patatas bravas, grilled lobster, drinks.. I haven't even gotten to dessert yet! Huge thanks to our waiter Juan for making sure we had the best time. I mean wow! Also, if you go on a Saturday night around 8, they have an amazing pianist playing in the bar area. This spot checks all the boxes! read more

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Set inside of the National Hotel, I found this restaurant on a prior trip to SoBe and wanted to try it again. We love tapas and tried the endive salad and ham fritters. Everything was well prepared and tasty. For our main meal we tried the lobster and seafood arroces (rice). It was a little soupier than a traditional paella. A large lobster tail was cut into four pieces and mixed in with the clams, mussels, and scallops. It was a tasty dish and reasonably priced. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Apparently he took a liking to us and brought us desert that was on the house. Only negative was that there was a pool party going on in one of the neighboring hotels and we had to listen to bumping bass through the whole meal. read more

Mareva 1939 - Lobster & Seafood Arroces - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Well visiting South Beach I decided I wanted to take my wife out for a nice dinner. On this particular occasion, I decided to look up which restaurants were most romantic. Mareva appeared to be at the top of the list and had excellent reviews. And it was within walking distance of where we were staying. What could be better than that? Well, let me tell you. Excellent food, outstanding service, and a romantic outdoor setting by the pool, which was lit up and beautiful. This restaurant had it all. It is unusual to hit the trifecta, but great service great setting great food and at the bonus of romantic atmosphere. This could be the perfect date night restaurant. We started out with cocktails, which were wonderful and then went onto our appetizer of Jamon Iberico Fermin. Honestly, not being a charcuterie connoisseur. I probably lack the ability to fully appreciate this. They tasted fine, but just somehow didn't overwhelm me and considering the price I would not order it again. We don't want onto the seafood rice for two. This was absolutely outstanding and the portion was huge. We could not finish it. Huge is inconsequential when the food lacks flavor, but this was so scrumptious. We tried to eat as much as we could. We took quite a bit home and we're far too full for dessert. However, it being my wife's birthday they brought dessert anyway. Talk about extremely extravagant presentation and yet incredibly tasty. This was a five star meal that rivaled some of the Michelin star restaurants I've eaten at. I loved it and will certainly be returning. read more

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Upon arrival we were greeted by the host staff inside an amazing space. Artwork is truly incredible. We started with their take on an old fashioned and a non alcoholic pina colada. The old fashioned was unbelievable! A bulleit infused banana and coffee- which was so delicious and smooth. We started with our first tapas, mussels and the bone marrow. The mussels were so flavorful, the broth was delicious. I absolutely love bone marrow and order wherever I go and it is offered- so have had in numerous restaurants. The bone marrow portion was extremely generous, with the bone marrow and the oxtail topping. I would have loved something to cut the rich and heavy beef loveliness like a little light rocket salad with lemon and onion jam to add bright and a little sweet. Still good. Next course- endive salad- really delicious. Last course was the spicy honey grilled duck breast- wonderful! The duck was moist and tender. The apple and accompaniment was a perfect complement. The service provided was excellent, servers were very attentive, refreshing our settings with each dish. A fabulous experience! read more

Mareva 1939 - Bone marrow tapas. - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Everything was amazing! Zach, our server was helpful, attentive and engaging. Food was all great, we had pan de tomato, cheese board, scallops, artichoke and tuna. The food was flavorful and beautifully platted. The location, back porch, is gorgeous. Highly recommend! read more

Very disappointed. I came expecting high-end Spanish cuisine, but got bland. I had the Chef's Selection Cheese Board, the jamon iberico, and the artichoke hearts. The accompanying bread was toasted dry and not that great quality. The jamon iberico was not very tasty. The artichoke hearts were ok. Nothing impressive except the decor. A beautiful setting, but it could not make up for the disappointing food. read more

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This was my first visit here and it was pretty good. I loved the ambiance and our server was great also. I enjoyed the beet carpaccio as well as my branzino. I'd definitely return. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would! We came here on a Friday night and loved it so much, we came back the next day! Service is amazing, so attentive, and so kind. You could just tell the people really loved working here. We ordered the Pan con Tomate, Fry Padrón Peppers, Spanish Octopus, Grilled Spanish Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and for dessert the brioche w/ coconut ice cream and guava + the other dessert was another bread with orange, strawberry, and rosemary cream. Also got the red sangria -- delicious! This restaurant is perfect for date night. Such a memorable experience. Tip: make a reservation! read more

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The reviews on this restaurant must have been purchased because I didn't think it was very good at all. Overpriced too. We spent $120 total for lobster paella, grilled artichoke hearts and jam on coquettas. Unfortunately, all the restaurants in south beach are overpriced, underwhelming and somehow highly reviewed on yelp. Lobster paella (2/5 rating) - it was way too wet for my liking. The rice was practically swimming in the soup. The seafood was fresh however. Overall, the flavor was too salty. Grilled artichoke hearts (3/5): this was fine but nothing stood out. Jamon coquetta (3/5): this was fine but nothing stood out. There definitely wasn't enough meat - mostly cheese. I wouldn't come back. The restaurant vibes however were great - view was beautiful. Service was fine. read more

Loved the mozzarella and chorizo, the seafood paella, the sangria and the amazing service! Highly recommend! read more

Mareva 1939 - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Beautiful outdoor patio. As a Spaniard the food was excellent. We did the tasting menu. It was well worth the price. The chef is from Barcelona so expect a northern Spain cuisine. read more

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Was visiting from out of town and needed a restaurant for dinner, decided to give this place a try and did not regret it at all. If you live or are visiting Miami, you need to check out Mareva! Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend the Black Paella & Bone Marrow. Both so flavorful and so good. Actually, you can't really go wrong with anything. The whole restaurant is such a vibe. It is located inside the National Hotel. Loved our waitress, she was very sweet and accommodating. read more

Such a beautiful and amazing place to have dinner! The food was so delicious and the service was excellent! If you are looking for a great restaurant to eat some Spanish cuisine, this is the place! read more

Mareva 1939 - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Fantastic foo service and ambiance we loved it and the piano bar delicious grilled artichoke paella and delicious drinks we will be back

We ate at Boqueria in Boston, and the Paella was incredible, so we wanted to try another Spanish tapas place while in Miami. Both Paellas we ordered here were good, but I had higher expectations. I just figured I'd get better Paella in Miami than in Boston. This restaurant is in the National hotel, which looked like a really nice place to stay, with a pool that was 75-80 meters long with great plams shading, and another pool area behind it. I dont think I would return to Mareva. There are lots of other places to eat that are close to this hotel. read more

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Very cute spot with dreamy lighting, perfect for a date. We ordered the Grilled Octopus and were disappointed because I expected a grilled and crispy version and instead it was swimming in a béchamel-like sauce. The Black Paella was good as was the red sangria! Service was helpful and friendly. read more

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Came here for one last dinner in Miami. We just found it on the same day on Yelp. Luckily they weren't busy so no wait. We initially got seated at the very end with comfy seats then suddenly we noticed cockroaches on the wall. We immediately asked to be seated elsewhere. Our waiter was very nice and apologized and moved us right away. My two friends and I decided to share the black paella. Never had black paella before and it was so good! I would order it again. I also ordered the bone marrow. It was good but I've had better. My other friend let me try his beef tartare and it was just Ok. This place is located at a hotel (it's been almost a year that I don't recall ). The restaurant is located outside looking over the pool. Nice date spot and must go for dinner as the pool is really nice at night. read more

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We had such a good experience, the place is beautiful and the attention was EXCEPTIONAL!!! Yunior was our server and he was so polite and funny!!! Service was fast and they were on top of everything!!! The food was really good, we came to the brunch on Sunday. The view and ambience was really good too. read more

Mareva 1939 - Outside - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

What a gem! We arrived on a chilly Miami night and after walking through the beautiful art deco lobby, we were seated on the charming patio overlooking the gorgeous pool with lights changing colors. We were nice and toasty beneath the heaters. Our waitress, Amy, was friendly and attentive. I started with a yummy Endless Passion cocktail. My friends had the Hibiscus Beauty and She Said Yes. All of them were pretty and tasty as well. For a starter, we shared the grilled artichoke hearts. OMG. Maybe the most delicious artichoke I've ever had. We followed with the kale salad and ceviche. Both were great. Then we share the black paella. It was great. For dessert we shared the Basque Burnt Cheesecake. Another winner. The entire meal - from ambiance to service to food was a 10 out of 10. read more

Somewhat hidden gem in the National Hotel. Amazing tapas and paellas in a lush and quiet setting. Attentive service and nice cocktail menu. read more

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The food was good by pricey and not in any way innovative. I think they could do more. The service was good and the location is pretty

I came to this establishment last month for the Estrella Damm Culinary Journey. It was a 6 course meal and came with Estrella beer. The restaurant was beautiful and the staff were all accommodating. We were seated outdoor which had ventilation for the hotter summer months. The six courses consisted of Spanish cheese platter, kale salad with sherry vinaigrette, anchovies, pear, tomatoes, steamed mussels in white wine, wild mushroom paella and Manchego cheese flan. The food was delicious and very tasty. I enjoyed every course. Can't wait to come back and try the regular menu read more

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WOW No wonder it is ranked as NYTimes best places to eat and also won Diner's Choice. Spanish style tapas with a beautiful dining room and outdoor space. You feel as though you are not sitting in Miami. Our server was incredible. She was so sweet and attentive as well as helpful on recommendations. They have a fabulous cocktail menu, wine menu but do offer a full service bar. We were doing an early dinner as we had scheduled appetizers later and went with the Arroces; lobster and seafood rice. (Min 2 people) it was plenty filling and delicious. Highly recommend trying this place and although there is not a bad seat in the house. Always sit outside when you can. Cheers! read more

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Our family of 5 walked in and were seated in the outdoor dining area (overlooking the beautiful pool) right away. Service was wonderful and the food delicious. read more

I am going to keep this review short and sweet ! Service is 5 stars , ambiance is five stars, food 10 stars . Stop and run to this amazing restraint and order the family tasting special ! You will not be disappointed and it's worth every freaking penny ! read more

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This place was a girls dream. The drinks the tapas and the service amazing. Started with a cheese board and the grilled chorizo. Chefs kiss. Spicy and delish with amazing bread my bf got the lobster rice. He loved it ate it all. Not a traditional paella but good. I had the sparkling cava and the endless passion drink. Get the passion drink so tart amazing. The tarta for dessert yumm. Make your reso on open table and if in the industry whole check is 50% off. Can't beat that. Love it. Will be back read more

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We were staying a few blocks away on South Beach and came here after seeing the great reviews. This restaurant is located inside the National Hotel. It has an indoor and outdoor section. We sat outside, which was pool side. It was quiet and had good ambiance. The back exit would lead you right onto the walkway by the beach, which was a nice stroll after dinner. Service was attentive and personable. Food was overall pretty good, although I would say menu selections were limited as far as tapas go. Prices were par for the course on South Beach. We enjoyed dinner. read more

Ambiance was so beautiful! Absolutely the best food we had while we stayed in Miami. Our server was so sweet and friendly. read more

Mareva 1939 - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Just Great. Some words about COVID-19 measures. The restaurant includes indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating overlooks a lovely pool and is nicely ventilated. Menus are disposable, but no contactless menus or payment available. All waiters wear masks. The restaurant is located at the National Hotel, which has been recently remodeled. Valet parking is available at $25 when we visited. The automated system to retrieve cars was not working at the time, but our car was returned swiftly by the valet associate. The chef at Marea 1939 was previously with now defunct Alma. Alma was quite popular among the Spanish expat community in Florida, with contemporary preparations of Spanish dishes. Marea follows the same mindset. We ordered the cheese plate, which was very generous and included quince, marcona almonds, toast, slices of manchego, and a slice of cabrales, a delicious blue cheese from Northern Spain. We also ordered the heirloom tomatos, the beet tartar, and the mussels. All dishes were just delicious, and we were very happy that portions were not minuscule. We finished with the brioche torrija (a Spanish type of French toast) with coconut ice cream and guava espuma. The guava was very sharp, and married beautifully with the rich torrija and unctuous coconut ice cream. I would highly recommend Marea 1939 to anyone looking for a memorable meal at South Beach. Great tropical ambiance with epic views of the National Hotel pool, reasonable prices, excellent service, and delicious food and wines. We loved it! read more

Amy, our server, was beyond wonderful - made the experience unforgettable. The rib eye steak melts in you mouth and it's a must have. The Papatas Bravas are out of this world. 5 stars. read more

Mareva 1939 - Spanish Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The outdoor tables are incredible. Service almost over solicitous (but better that than being forgotten about). Nice to see the lead sous out on the floor checking in on diners. The food, however, was lacking. $25 for seven slices of pretty standard manchego and bread started the evening off. The octopus over potato had an incredible flavor though not much octopus. Had to order more bread as the dish was very soupy. The bone marrow was simply short-rib shredded into a bone cavity - flavorful but not at all what it was advertised to be. The patatas bravas tasted simply of smoked paprika and needed both salt and something bright to liven the dish. The branzino was well done and likely saved the evening. Did not try any of the paellas, but based on the reaction of the larger table next to us, I'm glad I didn't. The entire table asked for salt and even then, most left lots of their two different paellas uneaten. Finally - and while I recognize this is pretty much industry standard in Miami Beach - adding 18% gratuity automatically to a check for a party of two is quite annoying. Enough so that I was tempted to leave it at that and ignore the "extra tip" request. Overall, however, this was one of our better meals in Miami Beach... read more

Great find in Miami! Tapas were great, service was Exceptional and atmosphere was beautiful. Thank you for creating a great experience for Our short weekend! read more