Marabu Restaurant

Marabu Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.8 of 5 bubbles
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Hispanic/Latinx-owned
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CUISINES
Latin, Bar, Pub, Healthy, Cuban
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Is this a pub?
Hispanic/Latinx-owned
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About
Welcome to Marabú. Coal fired Cuban cuisine. We look forward to serving you soon!
CUISINES
Latin, Bar, Pub, Healthy, Cuban
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Marabu Restaurant
1. Best Cuban Food
"This spot was the best Cuban food we’ve ever had. "
5.0 of 5 bubblesgretasQ5727OC
2. Amazing drinks
" the best mojitos I’ve ever had. "
5.0 of 5 bubblesjosu_r61
3. Outstanding Service
" Great service like this is what makes guests come back to business"
5.0 of 5 bubblesSightseer28905304714
5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles1,593 reviews
Excellent
1,475
Very good
73
Average
18
Poor
15
Terrible
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kelnis
Elk Grove9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 couples
Food and service were both excellent. Empanadas were delicious. Especially flavorful with as the chimichurri that accompanied them. Heirloom tomato salad was sweet and salty with a balsamic vinaigrette and ricotta cheese. The topper was a coal cooked pork specialty of the house which was smoky and so moist. Our server was Ayeli. She was super friendly and gave us excellent recommendations. An authentic Cuban meal that made our first day in Miami a total hit. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Miami!
Written February 2, 2025
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Martina Dawidiuk
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad to know you enjoyed our dishes and that our team made such a great impression. It's lovely that our place made your first day a hit :) We hope you visit us again on your next trip!
Written February 5, 2025
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Betsy C
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Favorite Review
Sep 2024 friends
This was my first time to Marabu and will definitely not be my last. The food was delicious and our server, Lea, was fantastic.
Written September 13, 2024
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VE Hospitality Group
Betsy, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Marabu! It’s great to know that both the food and Lea’s service made a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience!
Written September 15, 2024
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SDtraveler100
San Diego16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
Delicious authentic Cuban food with excellent friendly service. We everything we tried. Their Classic Mojitos were served with real sugarcane and were delicious. The pork bowl main course was the best pork I have ever had. The garlic shrimp/camirones were superb. Experience was enhanced by Melisse who provided many great suggestions of their special dishes and provided great service. Located on the 4th floor of the Brickell Center mall in downtown Miami.
Written January 4, 2025
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Sofia Carbonell
We're thrilled you enjoyed our authentic Cuban dishes and had a great experience with Melisse. Your compliments on the mojitos and pork bowl mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals!
Written January 6, 2025
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Brett A
Bury35 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
We had booked a table at the restaurant following the excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and it was close to our hotel. On arrival we had to wait while our (pre booked 4 days previously) was allocated and eventually shown to a table next to an internal door and the station were the staff put the dirty dishes cleared from the tables, the staff were constantly in and out of the door carrying plates above our heads so we asked to move. Unfortunately the only available table was on the outside of the restaurant in the shopping centre but better than what we had. The server was nice and gave us some suggestions about the menu so no issues there. We found the food quite bland and underwhelming especially for the price which was the most we paid for any restaurant meal all week. I had the rice dish which I found to be very dry and difficult to get through, we ordered a steak which was ‘ok’ but was charged an extra $3 for fries even though we didn’t ask for the plantain that also arrived but this was no big deal. It was a disappointing experience for us but maybe this style of food is just not to our taste as the restaurant has many excellent reviews.
Written August 16, 2023
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VE Restaurant Group
Hello guest, thank you for taking the time to write to us. Your comments are appreciated and have been shared with our service team as we continuously strive to improve our guest experience. We're glad to hear that our server provided good suggestions and service. Please accept our sincere apologies if you felt disappointed in any way and hope to have another chance to turn your experience around.
Written August 16, 2023
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Lia C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Jorge was an exceptional server! He expertly guided us through the menu, offering great recommendations for authentic Cuban dishes. His warm hospitality truly made our first visit to Miami unforgettable.
Written December 30, 2024
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Fabiana A
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Great food and beautifully decorated place with music that enhanced the atmosphere. After ordering the yuca fries, we had the Rotisserie Chicken bowl and Chopped salad with added shrimp which were both very nice. Even though they are not the traditional cuban plates they also have in the menu these still incorporated the same cuban flavors. Service was great and our server Adriana was really kind and helpful. Prices were also reasonable and we were full so we didn’t order dessert, which seemed delicious.
Written August 1, 2023
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VE Restaurant Group
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the great food, lively atmosphere, and Cuban flavors. Adriana is grateful for your kind words. We hope to serve you again soon for a complete Cuban culinary experience, including our delicious desserts!
Written August 2, 2023
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BerlinG-ParisF
Orlando5487 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 couples
We were staying at the Intercontinental nearby and took the free Metromover to the Brickell Center. Walking around, we spotted this place and decided to have a Cuban-style lunch. I had the lunch special: fish(the catch of the day), with plantains and black beans & rice, plus the included soup or salad (I chose Chicken soup). Other half had Cuban sandwich with fries. Food was very good and authentic. We just drank water and received several refills. Service was attentive and efficient. My only issue, and thus the 4 instead of 5 overall score, was for the included 18% service charge. Fortunately, I caught it and didn't double tip? I would probably have tipped nearer to 20% had I not been "made" to tip a certain %! Luckily, this time the service was deserving of such tip or more, but what if the staff doesn't make an effort or is rude? Can you subtract to leave a lesser or no tip? I realize there are many who don't know how to tip, especially those from countries where service is included in menu price, but please don't force an automatic 18% tip! Anything more than the standard 15% should require above and beyond service, which Wendy F, per the receipt, did on this occasion, but....
Written June 27, 2024
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VE Hospitality Group
Thank you for sharing your experience, Berlin. We're glad you enjoyed your Cuban-style lunch with us and found the food authentic. We appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
Written July 4, 2024
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PHILIP J
Salem28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Our server joao was helpful and friendly, we started with drinks - the passion fruit martini was really good, ad was the octopus and the tasty eggplant salad, then we enjoyed sharing the grouper with 3 sides. Everything was good. Nothing was missing. Try Marabu!
Written December 20, 2024
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Sofia Carbonell
Thanks, Philip! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Joao and enjoyed our dishes. Your recommendations will surely help others discover Marabu. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals!
Written December 23, 2024
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NiPat5
Texas206 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
Grabbed lunch here with the family of 4. We were sat right away and were immediately taken with the decor. The place looks fabulous. The ceviche and soups were flavorful and the service is friendly and timely. There are lots of food options in the area, but if you want Cuban food, I recommend this place.
Written August 1, 2024
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VE Hospitality Group
Hi, thank you for choosing our restaurant for lunch with your family! We're glad you enjoyed the decor, ceviche, soups, and friendly service. We appreciate your recommendation for Cuban food. We hope to see you all again soon!
Written August 6, 2024
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David M
Calgary10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 none
July 2022: Family of 4 adults visited for dinner on a relatively unbusy evening. Interior was appealing and beautifully designed. We had a reservation so were seated promptly on arrival. A waiter arrived and provided us with menus and then asked if we would like water before decisions were made. We were very thirsty so said yes! Food choices were really attractive. We decided on some choices and the water was brought to us. Now, generally water comes in the glass. In this case, unbeknownst to us, it came out in a bottle...of Italian mineral water. OK. Nice touch we thought, but we were a bit perplexed as to why we werent offered "tap" or bottled. Bottled water is almost always a huge upsale and not at all worth the price. Not once did the waiter mention the water being priced. We finished the bottle, rather small for 4 of us, and he brought another one. Waiter tried very diligently to get us into a number of appetizers but we declined. It was clearly then that his demeanor lowered. He probably regarded us as "cheap." As he buzzed around the area singing to himself, we waited. Food arrived and while it was very tasty and of good quality, what we got for the price was not at all adequate. The next bottle of water came, as we drank from the bar drinks we ordered. After this time, the waiter became less visible. Someone arrived to clear our plates and ask about dessert and being the particular cuisine this place is, we felt we had to have some. So we ordrered, as well as cuban coffee. The check was dropped off at the table and we nearly fell over when we saw the amount. We ate, on this trip to the area at other places of higher stature for less overall! The bottled water he neglected conveniently to tell us, was over $9.00 per bottle!! We had two of those. This kind of upselling without providing pricing details is just plain sneaky. So, while this is a really good restaurant and we agree with the majority of the 5 star reviews here, we left feeling somewhat cheated and that dampened the experience. Next trip to Miami, we won't be going there. We found many far better experiences in the city.
Written September 19, 2022
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VELifeStyle
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to write to us. Your comments are appreciated and have been shared with our service team as we continuously strive to improve our guest experience. Please accept our sincere apologies if you felt disappointed in any way and hope to have another chance to turn your experience around.
Written September 19, 2022
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HVpssprtWILLtravel
Dayton54 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 friends
Visited with friends right before a cruise. Our waitress was named Valentina. She was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Especially the drinks. There was also a birthday in our party and the staff came out and sang Happy Birthday and gave us a flan to share. I've had flan along time ago and this was way better tasting. We just happened to make it for happy hour so we got to try alot of different cocktails at half price. I really like the Marabu Mule. We did order food but I don't remember what I ordered. All I know is about an hour after we left, alot of people in our party were hungry again. I guess that means the food is light fare. It was pretty busy when we were there. It was also a Friday night. I recommend making reservations. We were just lucky Valentina was able to find a table for us. The only real downer was that the ladies room only has one stall,so pace yourself.
Written February 14, 2024
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VE Hospitality Group
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that Valentina provided excellent service and that you enjoyed your drinks and the birthday celebration. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration to improve our overall dining experience.
Written May 2, 2024
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Alexis S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 friends
I came here for lunch, sat outdoors. This restaurant has great ambiance. I got the Cuban bowl was very flavorful and the perfect portion for lunch. Service was attentive, specifically my server was Adriana and she was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions. Highly recommend.
Written January 12, 2024
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VE Hospitality Group
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the great ambiance and flavorful Cuban bowl during your lunch. It's wonderful to hear that Adriana provided attentive service, showcasing her friendliness and menu knowledge. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon!
Written January 15, 2024
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Erick C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
I loved the attention and the food at this place. Thanks for all the recommendations Adriana, the mojitos were excellent and the jerky with the tamale fascinated me, I highly recommend the charcoal short ribs without sweets and smoked! We will definitely return
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Written August 18, 2023
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VE Restaurant Group
¡Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado de tu experiencia! Agradecemos tus elogios a la atención de Adriana y a nuestros platos, como el tasajo con tamal y las short ribs al carbón. ¡Esperamos verte pronto para que sigas explorando nuestro menú!
Written August 22, 2023
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Curious44658475505
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 family
This was a wonderful spot for a casual night out. The vibe was great and all the staff members were accommodating and pleasant. Our waitress Adriana went above and beyond to ensure we had an authentic Cuban cuisine-well recommended
Written December 24, 2023
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VE Hospitality Group
Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience due to Adriana's excellent service. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Written December 29, 2023
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Greg25or6to4
Chicago27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 friends
If you're looking for an authentic Cuban dining experience, Marabu is an absolute must-visit. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, setting the tone for an unforgettable meal. Our waitress, Melissa, was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal. We ordered the Marabu Charcoal Tasajo and it was outstanding. The dish was beautifully presented, and every bite was an explosion of flavor. Top it off with a Marabu Mojito. From the service to the food, Marabu exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back for more, and highly recommend it.
Written January 6, 2025
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Sofia Carbonell
Thanks, Greg! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your authentic Cuban experience at Marabu. Melissa will be delighted to know she made an impact. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious dishes and refreshing mojitos! Your recommendation means the world to us.
Written January 8, 2025
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