Happy hour is awesome, the bar is very good and very fair priced appetizers! For proper dinner, it offers classic Cuban cuisine with a twist, probably overpriced but what is not in these days, Food is good though! Live music is great, overall a good experience, it's like to walk into La Havana a long time ago! Perfect for a classic Miami experience if you are visiting!
Craig W.
Outstanding experience. Terrific food, excellent music, and high energy. Make reservations as far in advance as possible. You've been warned. This is a very popular (Cuban) restaurant. Valet was $15. You might find street parking but the valet was quick and easy. The live Cuban music was terrific. The bartenders will occasionally dance and it's a real show that you don't want to miss. There were customers dancing everywhere, both in the bar area and in the dining room. I half expected someone to dance on the tables. Our server was not overly personable but he was efficient so our service was fine. For cocktails, I tried La Chancleta (rum, honey ginger syrup and lime juice) and it was fine. However, the mojito was the BEST one I've ever had. Seriously, get it. Get it now. The food was wonderful. We could have eaten and eaten and eaten for days. The empanadas are big and wonderful. Order a bunch of different ones and enjoy. The skirt steak ropa viejo was wonderful. The meat was tender and incredibly flavorful. The rice looked ordinary but was moist and delicious. We had no room in our bellies for dessert. I wouldn't say this is a family residence but kids are definitely permitted. I doubt they have a kids' menu but a kid with a semi-adventurous palate could eat well here. This was a very memorable experience.
Brett Larson
We had an absolutely amazing time at Cafe La Trova! Great food, drinks, service, music, and atmosphere. I can’t say enough great things. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mojito Criollo, Empanada Steak with Caramelized Onions Spanish Olives and Jeres, Peruvian Ceviche, Arroz Con Pollo
Justin Montoya
The experience here was great. Definitely felt like havana. Unfortunately my card was left here and one of the employees ran up charges on it. Fortunately it’s not more that 10k but I have to deal with this now. Keep that in mind.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kenx S.
Ambiance - this is a party place. Standing room only. There is a stage where the band plays Latin music and opposite the stage is the bar where the bar tenders were dancing along the music. It was so much fun! What a wonderful introduction to Miami Beach! Service - food was served promptly and the server was very friendly and attentive Food - we were a group of six. We ordered gambas ajillo (2), rib eye cowboy steak, whole snapper, rabo encedido pasta (my favorite), maduros (2), miraflores, beet & plum salad ( fantastic), Hemingway special (2), side of white rice, pavlova and flan. We brought a bottle of wine and we were charged $35 for corkage. Everything was delicious! Our bill was around $440, inclusive of a 20% tip. Love, love this place!
Marta L.
"Cafe Trova is hands down the best spot in town for happy hour! The ambiance is top-notch, with fantastic music that really sets the mood. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The service here is exceptional, with staff who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. And let's talk about the drinks - they're expertly crafted and reasonably priced during happy hour, making it easy to indulge without breaking the bank. Whether you're grabbing drinks with friends or enjoying a solo outing, Cafe Trova delivers on every front. I can't recommend it enough!"
lucy h
Fabulous food, attentive but relaxed service and super live music. Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ensalada Miraflores
Paula Nazal Selaive
Everything is thought of, unique experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Masu M.
Perfectly Miami! Savory, crunchy snacks and cocktails that will knock your socks off. We got the Raspberry 75 and a mojito, the best one I've had so far. The back space is an 80's vibe, and the front room has a beautiful modern Cuban look with live music.
alessandra gomez
Really great place to hang out and have some drinks. Good, versatile choices for happy hour and fairly quick service. Make sure you have a reservation if you're going on the weekend during evening hours. Great ambiance and music, overall a nice, chilling spot for date night or simply hanging with the family. Parking is off-street, make sure you know how to parallel park!
Nice place, but i can only speak for the bar as we didn't eat and only stopped in for a drink. The wait staff was very friendly. I ordered a mojito and my friend ordered a mule. Both drinks were well made and quite fresh and tasty. Would go back for happy hour
Lucia Abuin
The place is cute and fun. They have live music and good ambiance.However, the food was not good. We ordered it and it came no more than two minutes later, so you know its not fresh. Food was bad, drinks were average.Having said that, the service was really good, so points for that.I would go back but to have drinks and listen to live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Ognjen Mrdja
Employees of the hotel in which I stayed nearby said that this is one of 50 best rated bars in the world(?). Visited it on monday evening in september.Atmosphere was low, poor choice of quiet music, and early closing hours. Not ideal for tourist visit IMO. Beer was ok. I paid around 10$ with tip for one pint, like in the photo. Barista was friendly and polite.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Anthony Caruso
Amazingggggggg!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak Ropa Vieja, Empanada Steak with Caramelized Onions Spanish Olives and Jeres
Happy hour is awesome, the bar is very good and very fair priced appetizers! For proper dinner, it offers classic Cuban cuisine with a twist, probably overpriced but what is not in these days, Food is good though! Live music is great, overall a good experience, it's like to walk into La Havana a long time ago! Perfect for a classic Miami experience if you are visiting!
Outstanding experience. Terrific food, excellent music, and high energy. Make reservations as far in advance as possible. You've been warned. This is a very popular (Cuban) restaurant. Valet was $15. You might find street parking but the valet was quick and easy. The live Cuban music was terrific. The bartenders will occasionally dance and it's a real show that you don't want to miss. There were customers dancing everywhere, both in the bar area and in the dining room. I half expected someone to dance on the tables. Our server was not overly personable but he was efficient so our service was fine. For cocktails, I tried La Chancleta (rum, honey ginger syrup and lime juice) and it was fine. However, the mojito was the BEST one I've ever had. Seriously, get it. Get it now. The food was wonderful. We could have eaten and eaten and eaten for days. The empanadas are big and wonderful. Order a bunch of different ones and enjoy. The skirt steak ropa viejo was wonderful. The meat was tender and incredibly flavorful. The rice looked ordinary but was moist and delicious. We had no room in our bellies for dessert. I wouldn't say this is a family residence but kids are definitely permitted. I doubt they have a kids' menu but a kid with a semi-adventurous palate could eat well here. This was a very memorable experience.
We had an absolutely amazing time at Cafe La Trova! Great food, drinks, service, music, and atmosphere. I can’t say enough great things. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mojito Criollo, Empanada Steak with Caramelized Onions Spanish Olives and Jeres, Peruvian Ceviche, Arroz Con Pollo
The experience here was great. Definitely felt like havana. Unfortunately my card was left here and one of the employees ran up charges on it. Fortunately it’s not more that 10k but I have to deal with this now. Keep that in mind.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ambiance - this is a party place. Standing room only. There is a stage where the band plays Latin music and opposite the stage is the bar where the bar tenders were dancing along the music. It was so much fun! What a wonderful introduction to Miami Beach! Service - food was served promptly and the server was very friendly and attentive Food - we were a group of six. We ordered gambas ajillo (2), rib eye cowboy steak, whole snapper, rabo encedido pasta (my favorite), maduros (2), miraflores, beet & plum salad ( fantastic), Hemingway special (2), side of white rice, pavlova and flan. We brought a bottle of wine and we were charged $35 for corkage. Everything was delicious! Our bill was around $440, inclusive of a 20% tip. Love, love this place!
"Cafe Trova is hands down the best spot in town for happy hour! The ambiance is top-notch, with fantastic music that really sets the mood. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The service here is exceptional, with staff who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. And let's talk about the drinks - they're expertly crafted and reasonably priced during happy hour, making it easy to indulge without breaking the bank. Whether you're grabbing drinks with friends or enjoying a solo outing, Cafe Trova delivers on every front. I can't recommend it enough!"
Fabulous food, attentive but relaxed service and super live music. Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ensalada Miraflores
Everything is thought of, unique experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfectly Miami! Savory, crunchy snacks and cocktails that will knock your socks off. We got the Raspberry 75 and a mojito, the best one I've had so far. The back space is an 80's vibe, and the front room has a beautiful modern Cuban look with live music.
Really great place to hang out and have some drinks. Good, versatile choices for happy hour and fairly quick service. Make sure you have a reservation if you're going on the weekend during evening hours. Great ambiance and music, overall a nice, chilling spot for date night or simply hanging with the family. Parking is off-street, make sure you know how to parallel park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Jamón Serrano
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Nice place, but i can only speak for the bar as we didn't eat and only stopped in for a drink. The wait staff was very friendly. I ordered a mojito and my friend ordered a mule. Both drinks were well made and quite fresh and tasty. Would go back for happy hour
The place is cute and fun. They have live music and good ambiance.However, the food was not good. We ordered it and it came no more than two minutes later, so you know its not fresh. Food was bad, drinks were average.Having said that, the service was really good, so points for that.I would go back but to have drinks and listen to live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Employees of the hotel in which I stayed nearby said that this is one of 50 best rated bars in the world(?). Visited it on monday evening in september.Atmosphere was low, poor choice of quiet music, and early closing hours. Not ideal for tourist visit IMO. Beer was ok. I paid around 10$ with tip for one pint, like in the photo. Barista was friendly and polite.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Amazingggggggg!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak Ropa Vieja, Empanada Steak with Caramelized Onions Spanish Olives and Jeres
Food was not good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5