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    Palapa

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Daisy G.

    Wow! Absolutely incredible experience! My group of friends decided to explore outside of our typical Miami realm and went to the Kama Fatale show. I'm telling you, the upper body strength of these ethereal artists is just not comprehendible! Must see!

    Roberto Y.

    Great drinks. We have the Kale It Crazy and the Iced Carmel Latte with Coconut milk. Simply delicious! Small place with a nice atmosphere.

    Johana F.

    I had a great time watching the show. The was a burlesque type of show with singing and dancing & some acrobatics. I enjoyed the atmosphere. The seating was a mix of table and couches. They had a wide variety of drinks and service was good. The performers were outstanding and gave us a great show. I would say this is a good place to come to for a date night. I think the shows are different every week based on what I noticed. It was also a very zen space. I would definitely be back for another show. We purchased our tickets online and it was very organized when we came in. Ticket prices are based on where you're sitting so keep that in mind. It was a really nicely decorated space. Parking around this area was crappy. So make sure you get there early enough to find parking since there isn't really a parking lot for this space.

    Lauren G.

    This is such a beautiful event space. It's hard to believe it's in the middle of Miami. We went for a candlelight orchestra, but from what I understand, you can see anything from acrobats to live music. This is located in the back of Upper Buena Vista. There was food and drink offered from partnering vendors, I'm assuming inside Upper Buena Vista. The ambiance is magical and makes me wonder if you can host a private event (wedding?) here.

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    Julie K.

    Came here for a candlelight Fever concert. This is a great venue and has such a great ambiance. Our server Jorge was really nice. The menu selection isn't all that great as this place doesn't have a kitchen, they offer a few different plates from about 4 different restaurants that are located within the Buena Vista marketplace. Highly recommend the Lost in Paradise drink with passion fruit. Delicious! Would definitely attend another Fever concert here.

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    Aileen R.

    It's a very beautiful venue. Soft romantic entrance. Whisked away in another world. It's a mix of Arabian and Africa decor. Buddha Bar - Pandora kinda music. Very pretty.

    Luis M.

    Beautiful decor and show. We ordered 6 cocktails 2 Old Fashions, on Spritz something with cucumber, and spirit something and another I don't remember 1 for each person in the party. Those were the worst drinks we have ever tasted... They need to go to google to find out the recipes.... for the price of each drink we were expecting something amazing and it was horrible. If you are coming beware and order beer or perhaps a bottle of something. Very limited food menu. The ambiance was fun and lively though. Thats why the 3 stars.

    Cindy R.

    Upper Buena Vista! What an awesome outdoor quaint shopping plaza. Outdoor seating area, meditation area, event space under an amazing Tiki Hut! A wish tree full of ribbons and wishes, unique statutes and shoppes. And there's clean bathrooms!! This is a great location for a night out w the family, date night or a night out with the girls.

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    Shannon P.

    This was a 10/10 experience and something fun and different to do on a Tuesday evening. We had a wonderful outdoor dinner in the garden at Vista beforehand, then walked the 50 feet to Palapa, checked in 20 mins early, and claimed our couch right in front! The event was sold out, but they had all couches and tables spaced out enough where you didn't feel crowded. It was a gorgeous Tulum-esque venue, and the staff came around to take food or drink orders from your seats, before and during the performance! We saw a string quartet perform for about one hour, then it was over. Parking was fine on the street metered spots, but it did take some hunting and tight parallel parking maneuvers. Overall, I would absolutely do the Candlelight concerts at Palapa again!

    Nicole S.

    A beautiful venue located in upper buena vista. I saw the Kama Fatale show and it was a perfect way to spend a date night. The performances were great. Our tickets were at 6:30 but the show did not start till a little past 7pm. Drinks were very good and the server was very attentive. I recommend sitting on one of the couches so you have a better view of the performances.

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    Astrida M.

    We had a wonderful time Friday night at Palapa! We were there to see Orientica, the open-air acrobatic circus style cabaret. It was our first time there and we went to celebrate my birthday. First of all, the entrance to the place is fascinating with all the exotic decor and lights and creativity. No waiting in line, we were taken to our table, which was very close to the stage with a great view. The show was amazing and the talented acrobats did not disappoint. Great songs and music. The lady who did the solos has the voice of an angel! The male acrobats were all very handsome and had great moves. The women were gorgeous. You could feel what the Troupe was trying to convey. The gentleman who did the comic opening act was amazing and stole the show! He even gave me a hug and kiss with best wishes for my birthday. He was very entertaining with all the guests. You can order food and drinks there but we only ordered wine because we wanted to pay attention to the show. The crowd seemed enthused and happy. I think we all needed some normalcy after 2 years of the pandemic. Everything was great except for trying to find a parking spot on the street. You just have to get creative or do a rideshare.

    Comparing prices of my wine drink. $12 in a menu vs $13   in check plus they automatically add 18% tips. Just check your bill
    Albina S.

    Check your bill before paying. Charged $13 vs $12 is not a big deal but if I had more drinks ... it adds up.

    Stacie H.

    Loved this venue for a very sexy Saturday night show! Made for a really great date night! We ordered a bottle of wine and the cheese platter and 30 minutes after receiving the wine, we were told they were out of cheese platters. So, they offered us some kind of a cheese flatbread, which was pretty good! Disappointed that they took 30 minutes to tell us, but we had such a great time. Can't wait to go back again to see another show, have dinner and walk around the area.

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    3 months ago

    Was a nice evening and our waitor daniela was very sweet. The flamenco venue was lovely

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    4 years ago

    Great place, atmosphere, service, drinks and food. Hidden gem in Miami. 100% roccomend this place.

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    Food and service was amazing! Octopus appetizer is outstanding, caccio e peppe was amazing , honestly everything we ordered was great!

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    Ask the Community - Palapa

    Anyone knows if it's better to sit indoors or outdoors for dinner?

    I think all of the seats are in the main area (under the "palapa"!) so that you can see the entertainment. It's like an indoor/outdoor space, open walls but a roof overhead.

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    What used to be a common gallery art space in Midtown has now tranformed into a bar/lounge…read more Don't fuss with any shinny new duds when coming over to visit, as this place is all about the ultra-casual. They'll be having live acts at some point, but when I was there they had a dj playing rare old grooves of the funk variety. Not quite the hipster set yet. This place currently belongs to the part time-art school student, mindless chain-smoking, less assertive, humbler, younger sibling of the hipster. But in Miami, scenes change almost as quickly as the tides. So best to come check it out quick in it's intended enviornment.

    As far as grungy bars go, this place was the ultimate shit show that I was looking for when…read morevisiting Miami. I always love a place that still pulls in a massive late night crowd while always, always maintaining a level of filth that keeps the people that I don't want going there to never return again. I went here every single night that I was in Miami. Some of those nights I remember and some of them I don't. It served as a common grounds for people who really don't care about much more than getting drunk and kind of dancing. Some might call it pricy, but those people just don't know how to plan ahead. Sure, it would be kind of annoying that they ran out of the cheaper beer options every night, but that's a pretty clever business strategy, especially during Basel. My brand of babes stomped around this place like nobody's business and that's all I need to think a bar is great. For those who gave this place 1 star, I'm glad to know that I won't run into you next time I'm in Miami.

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    I went here for the first time last night. I went to an event with food, drinks and a concert…read more Parking is $40 and it is right behind the venue. The venue where the food and drinks were was big and inviting. They had nice bars set up. I am not sure of this is how this place is set up normally. I won't comment on the service, food and drinks because I don't know if that is directly from the venue. I do know that their security was not as thorough as they should have been. One positive thing is they have a LOT of women's bathrooms. It sounds funny, but you ladies know that when there is a concert, there can be long waits to go. As far as the concert area, this reminded me of a big nightclub. There are no seats for the general public. VIP area had some seats that looked uncomfortable. Besides that, there were not many seats at all and far too many people in that area. This venue is behind Wynwood Marketplace and honestly, it is a pain to get to if you are walking here from the Marketplace. I would come back but only for an event that seems worth it.

    Honestly as much construction, road closures & damaged sidewalks leading up to the convention…read morecenter this establishment is in pretty great condition. Every time I visited for art basel , the bathrooms are clean and the selections of vendors are always top notch. The staff that maintains the grounds are always attentive and willing to provide guidance when you are trying to get around the large crowds that gather for events. I was really worried about accessibility for my daughter , who is ambulatory and a wheelchair , but she managed and navigated very well throughout the exhibitions.

    Palapa - venues - Updated May 2026

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