
Rustic cafe & wine bar with a chalkboard menu of authentic & unusual Spanish small plates.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 104 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132
Phone: (786) 717-6711
Website: http://niukitchen.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
This little slice of Spain in downtown Miami is understated at first glance. But once you sit down, you’ll feel it: the warmth, the soul, the authenticity. What sets Niu apart—beyond its incendiary food—is its people. While so many restaurants around them are turning and burning through staff, Niu has kept the same loyal faces for nearly a decade. That kind of consistency and heart is rare in this industry, and it shows.
I’m grateful this gem survived the pandemic, because they deserve every bit of praise. The food is transportive. I lose myself every time I dine here—each bite better than the last. The Bronzino tartar is a must, the legendary ous (only on Tuesdays, so book ahead!) is a revelation, and the squid ink arroz will stop you in your tracks. Don’t miss Chef Deme’s new clam dish, a family recipe from his mother—it’s soulful, heartfelt cooking at its best.
For me, no trip to Miami is complete without a visit to Niu Kitchen. It will forever hold the most special place in my heart and truly feels like home.
We ordered an assortment of foods and everything was a hit! Especially loved the Ous, the artichoke, and the gamba al ajillo.
Super fresh, lovely tasting food and a very charming atmosphere. Staff were so nice and attentive as well.
One thing I will say, is that you might want to order a few side orders of bread since a lot of the dishes really benefit from having it, but do not come with it (like sopping up all the delicious sauce from the gamba al ajillo). I don’t think you can really go wrong with anything you order on the menu.
There was only one thing I did not particularly like, which was the foie gras, but I think that’s only because the pairings on this dish overpower the foie. I’m chalking it up to personal preference taste though.
Overall great spot, very happy I stopped in.
Excellent wine recommendations, fast paced meals, clean table at all times.
The food was flavorless for the most part. Prices were steep for the portion sizes.
We were seated outside, where there was a lot of honking, sirens, homeless walking by, etc. Not the most romantic atmosphere.
Also the fast paced meals make you feel rushed, further detracting from a romantic atmosphere.
After spending $150 I felt like I barely ate anything and an hour later I could not tell you what I ordered cause it was so forgettable.
Charbroiled Oysters – wonderful flavor of smokey with the mild oyster taste. A bit pricey at $8 per piece but would absolutely order again
Steak tartare – My only critique would be that the steak tartare had a bit too much brine that overpowered the steak flavor but it was still quite good
Tomato bread – can’t go wrong with this to complement the meal
Seared Foie – loved the combination of flavors. Definitely combine each bite with the sweet and salty sauces on the dish
Bavette Steak – made perfectly rare as we ordered despite the thinner cut of meat. Both he steak and roasted vegetable relish was had an amazing Smokey flavor! Only comment would be to have the relish warm instead of cold
Arroz Bec – added this last minute to give one of the rice dishes a try. The combination of mushrooms, sausage and aioli with the rice was delicious. We couldn’t finish to wrapped up to go home and my husband ate it before the end of the night lol
The establishment also only does wine so unfortunately no beers and cocktails. We didn’t ask but would be interested to know if they allowed customers to also BYOB. Looking forward to going back!