Marabu Restaurant

  4.8 – 10,455 reviews  $$ • Restaurant

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Marabú pays tribute to Cuban culture with its unique name. Just like its roots, our artisanal cuisine brings the flavors of Cuba’s countryside to your table, infused with rich, smoky aromas from charcoal cooking. Experience the essence of traditional Cuban cuisine with every bite. We can’t wait to serve you

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Kata Rina
We had a wonderful lunch at Marabu. The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were excellent. What really made the experience stand out was the service — especially the manager, Ayeli. She personally took care of us and was incredibly warm, attentive, and professional. You can really tell she cares about her guests and the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Alfonso, the bartender, makes fantastic cocktails, and the entire team was friendly and welcoming. Everything from the food to the service was top-notch. We truly enjoyed our time and will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
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Pablo Lopes
Reception
My visit to Marabú in Miami in September 2025 began beautifully. The hostess was exceptionally courteous and empathetic, welcoming us with genuine warmth and making us feel comfortable from the very first moment. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cosy and inviting, setting the tone for an excellent dining experience.

Starters, Main Course and Dessert
The flavours and textures of the dishes we ordered were truly impressive. Every plate showcased great balance, freshness and attention to detail. The starter already hinted at the kitchen’s high standards, and the main course confirmed the restaurant’s remarkable quality, with well‑executed combinations and delicious seasoning. The dessert was the perfect finale, delicious, well presented and full of flavour, leaving a memorable impression.

Conclusion
Marabú offers a complete and delightful experience: a comfortable and welcoming environment, wonderful service, and dishes that stand out for their flavour and texture. It is certainly a place worth visiting and one that stays with you long after the meal ends.
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michael fong
Wonderful Cuban restaurant with really good Josper oven cooked dishes. Truffle Yuca fries were tender and crispy. Ceviche was very fresh. Grandma’s seafood stew and Camarones ajillo were both super tasty. And the Quattro Leches was a sweet finish to such a grand meal. Marcia was a wonderful server that had great suggestions for our lunch. And it was a nice touch for the manager to come over and check how our meal was. Great food and service. And a good location in Brickell City Centre mall which is directly connected to the East Miami hotel where we were staying. Decor inside and outside is fun. The bar is fully stocked and makes a great Havana Mary and mojito. Thank you for a fun and filling lunch
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Chimene
This place wasn’t a traditional romantic choice for Valentine’s Day, but for us, it was perfect. The atmosphere was relaxed and we felt absolutely comfortable. Our server, Ayeli, made us feel welcomed; she was knowledgeable about the dishes and stayed attentive throughout the dinner without being overwhelming.
We chose the Valentine’s menu for two and added the fried yuca. Everything was amazing! The yuca was soft and very flavorful, and the dipping sauce was to die for. We started the Valentine’s menu with the salmon croquettes—OMG! If this isn’t a regular part of the menu, dear Marabú chef, IT SHOULD BE!
The entrée was a seafood risotto, paella-style. It was incredible—looser than a risotto but drier than a paella. Although I know it’s not part of the regular menu, I will definitely ask for it the next time I visit Miami. Dessert was a Nutella brownie garnished with fresh fruits, hazelnuts, and caramel popcorn; it was unique and very delicious.
Based on my experience today, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. It was a dinner to remember. Thank you to the Marabú chef and Ayeli.
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Rated by Amir
We visited on a Friday evening with a pre-made reservation and were seated right away, which set a great tone for the night. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful with menu recommendations, making the experience feel welcoming and easy. The decor and ambiance were spot on — stylish, lively, and perfect for a dinner out in Brickell.

We started with the ropa vieja empanada. The ratio of meat to filling felt slightly off, but it was still very tasty with a nicely crispy exterior and flavorful meat.

For mains, we ordered the Marabú charcoal tasajo, which was recommended to us and absolutely delivered — tender, juicy, and served over a creamy corn purée that paired beautifully with the meat. We also had the grilled Florida grouper with yuca fries, maduros, and arroz moro. The grouper was slightly overcooked but still very delicious, and the sides were all satisfying and well prepared.

Overall, a great dining experience with excellent service, strong flavors, and a beautiful atmosphere. Would definitely return.
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Nicole Green
This place was amazing the food was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable . I have celiac disease and she went over the menu with me to lay me know what was safe and what wasn’t. They take thier time with you and are very attentive. The food was nothing like I have ever had we all had different dishes and not one of us can complain about our meal it was all very good. The mojitos were very good and my husband had a beer the waiter reccomened and he stated it was very good. I highly reccomend this place but make a reservation early in the day as they fill up fast which is to be expected with how good this place truly is.
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Mila
This Cuban restaurant was an absolute gem! The food was bursting with flavor. Every bite tasted like it was made with love and tradition. From the tender pernil to the perfectly seasoned black beans and rice, everything was spot on.
The ambience added so much to the experience….warm, vibrant, and full of energy, just like Cuba itself. But what really made the night unforgettable was our server. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the menu, they went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for delicious Cuban cuisine in a place that feels both lively and welcoming. Will definitely be back!
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Tam G (Tam)
This restaurant has received many awards, and while the food itself tastes good, the overall experience was extremely disappointing and stressful.

We had a reservation. When we arrived, about 50% of the restaurant was empty. Because it was very windy near the entrance and we had been out since the morning without warm clothes, I politely asked the host if we could sit just two tables further inside. She said no, claiming that since we “just made the reservation & people usually do it a month in advance, but its Jan 18th we could not move. This made no sense, especially since those tables stayed empty the entire time we were there.

Communication with the host was very difficult. It sounded like she did not fully understand English. I was clearly showing that I was cold, yet three different servers had to be brought over just to explain this simple request. During this time, the host was also telling other guests there were no more reservations available, while many tables were visibly empty. Her attitude was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional.

Eventually, one server stepped in and seated us exactly where we had originally asked to sit.

After sitting down, it took almost 10 minutes for anyone to greet us or bring menus, and even then the host hesitated to give us the menu.

We ordered three soups, which took 15 minutes to arrive. One soup came with almost nothing in it, basically just broth. You can see this clearly in the attached video, the first soup shown is the empty one. It was tasty and felt healthy, but the stress of having to question and return it ruined the experience. We were told they “didn’t pay attention” when preparing it, which is unacceptable. It then took another 15–20 minutes to bring the soup back.

We placed our full order around 6:00–6:20 PM, including an appetizer and one main course to share. The gap between the appetizer and main course was one full hour, and in total we waited about 1 hour and 30 minutes for the main dish. Once it arrived, it took us only 9 minutes to eat, and we left immediately out of frustration.

When we asked about the delay, the server admitted she did not place the main course order until almost 45 minutes later because we were “working on the soup.” Instead of being honest earlier, we were given misleading explanations.

The tip was automatically included. If it had not been, I would not have tipped given the service and attitude.

Finally, the ladies’ restroom was unacceptable: only one restroom for a large restaurant, very dirty, and no baby-changing accommodations.

Summary:
Good food and nice decor are not enough. Poor hospitality, rude host behavior, lack of honesty, long delays, and basic facility issues completely ruined what should have been a great experience. Management seriously needs to address front-of-house training and accountability.
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DeeRoyalTof Yah
My hubby and I were looking to celebrate over some Cuban delicacies. Little did we know what treats we were in for. The manager, Michael was a true topnotch class act. He made our dining experience Awesome with the right touch. I won’t forget you and the warm, friendly and cozy atmosphere.
Our server Ayeli was kind, professional and attentive to our dining needs.

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
L&D
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Cheryl Spriggs
10/10 ⭐️One of the best meals I have ever had! The Key West Local Fish was incredible over charred squash with a watercress fennel salad. It comes with 3 sides, so you will enjoy lots of flavor and variety! We started with the Maduro Tentacion, which vanished in about 60 seconds… so good! I wish I was in Miami longer so that I could eat here again.
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