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De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
“The Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine” and James Beard Award winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez announces the relocation of his signature restaurant De Rodriguez Cuba to Miami Beach’s chic South of Fifth neighborhood. Serving his acclaimed Cuban fare in the Hilton Bentley South Beach location, De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean will host guests ready to feast on ‘the best of the best’ from Chef Rodriguez.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(27)
- great for outdoor dining(26)
- special occasion(20)
- good for groups(19)
- romantic(14)
- neighborhood gem(12)
De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean Reviews List
Review 1 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Was a huge fan of Patria in New York in the 90's in NYC, remember it closing, and was thrilled to find the talented chef/owner Douglas Rodriguez at this restaurant during a search of top restaurants on vacation in Miami Beach. Torn between the ceviches and the fish tacos, went with the fish tacos, which were ridiculously delicious, put on your bucket list, may have to go back for to try a ceviche, and the crunchy Cuban salad was one of the best salads I have ever had. Went in the nouvelle direction with the fois gras and fig empanadas and more traditional with the pork belly. Everything was flawless. Beware, the portions are tremendous, not your typical tapas size appetizers, so we went home with today's lunch. Great cocktails as well"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Romantic dinner with my wife out by the pool, very pleasant a quite in contrast to South Beach's regular din. The food and drink were fantastic, best meal while we were visiting."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 3 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We thought we'd give Cuban food another chance after the disaster at Lario's a few nights before. And, again we were very disappointed. My hubby ordered a dish they called pot roast and I ordered the skirt steak. We were shocked to see and taste that the meat in both dishes was exactly the same. It looked like they took the pot roast meat and tried to cut it up to look like skirt steak. Bummed!"
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
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Review 4 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cuban with a twist
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really good Cuban food with a gourmet twist."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cuban light, but delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef Rodriguez has reimagined traditional Cuban dishes, using yuca in creative ways, for example, and added South American-inspired dishes, like marlin tacos. It works well. The crispy salad was crunchy, flavorful, and large, one of the most interesting salads we've ever had. A shrimp and okra stew over tamales, with just a bit of pork to give them a Cuban flair, were rich and flavorful. A vegetarian yuca and mushroom dish was very good, but not quite up to the rest of the meal. The setting indoors is nice, quiet, tables not too close to each other, and there are outside tables as well. Most of these overlook the uninteresting hotel pool, however, and therefore are not very enticing. Our waiter and the other staff were excellent."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
menu Over Reached and Fell Short
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ate at De Rodriguez Cuba on May 19th, dinner. Had their tasting menu. Couple of nice dishes, but for the most part a case of a chef trying to be too fancy and over reaching. Most of the dishes we tried were great on the menu but lousy in the mouth.
Wouldn't recommend."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 7 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the food very much. Cuban with an American twist. Fish Tacos were awesome appetizer, Fried Plaintains were also delish. Skirt Steak and Chilean Sea Bass were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Location not very pretty, looks like it is in the part of South Beach that is being restored and updated."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 8 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slightly disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We choose what I thought would be specialty dishes, but they were not very special. The best part was the ceviche! Wine poor was not very generous and should have been given the price. Waiter was very helpful; however, but I think we just picked the wrong dishes. They ran out at a very early hour of one of the special appetizers."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 9 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
nothing special at DRCoO
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"dined with family there, service was attentive and friendly, and food was ok (well cooked and big portions) but overall experiance nothing special. lacks a bit ambiance, no stylish people, no hotspot, no special tasty food that makes it worth a special dining evening."
Dined on 4/30/2013
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Review 10 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The octopus appetizer was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The octopus appetizer was the most tender I've ever had and I've tried it at many restaurants!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was typical of South
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was typical of South Beach- very poor. Server mentioned specials only to half of our party and didn't repeat it when the other half came back. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks. The first time they took a drink order, they only asked for one of us at the party for drinks and didn't ask the others. When asked if we wanted dessert, the menu wasn't even given to us. Then we had to search for the server to pay the bill."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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Review 12 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good interpretation of Cuban
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good interpretation of Cuban food. Service was rather amateurish but could have been isolated to just our server. Food was flavorful and well presented. Would certainly recommend it."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 13 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic experience. Salads
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic experience. Salads are big enough to split as an appetizer, highly recommend the vegetable salad. Would recommend to anyone."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
this restaurant was excellent,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"this restaurant was excellent, food, atmosphere and the service were all top notch. We will definitely return the next time we're in Miami."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed. Food was OK
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointed. Food was OK at best. Music was loud. Service was very good in that the waiter was polite, pleasant, and responsive. Ambience is nice. If the food was good, the place would be packed."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
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Review 16 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really good food. Really good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really good food. Really good service. Really nice ambiance.
Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 17 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best tunafish I have ever
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best tunafish I have ever had! Wine suggestion was excellent, I will be back for sure."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 18 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My experience at De Rodriguez
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My experience at De Rodriguez Cuba was excellent! The food, service, and ambiance exceeded my expectations. Most of all, the food presentation blew me away! Perfect restaurant for a night on the town or celebrating a special occasion."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A little disappointing. Restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A little disappointing. Restaurant needs to decide whether it wants to be a fine dining experience or night club. We arrived for our 7:30 res. on a Thurs night. Music was blaring. We asked if we could move to a table not directly under a speaker or if the music could be adjusted...they were not interested in helping. We indicated that we would probably be able to stay only for a drink due to the noise level. They clearly didn't care. Told us it was "Ladies Night" and that there was a DJ. As we looked around, the other patrons were either families or couples...Not a group of partiers in site! We ordered cocktails and appetizers they were terrific. The menu looked wonderful. We are well traveled foodies disappointed we couldn't stay."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
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Review 20 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 21 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very interesting menu with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very interesting menu with very good food. We were impressed with the number of choices and the tastes. Also, they have an amazing happy hour from 5-8 with really good TAPAS."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 22 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Big disappointment for those
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Big disappointment for those of us who were followers of the chef at Ola. The decor is trendy blah; the noise levels are unacceptable and the sound system is not up to the task, with too many volume fluctuations. The atmosphere is not conducive to conversation or to good digestion: the food is not the attraction, as one might have imagined. In fact, at $46 p/p the paella was inexcusably salty, the taste of ham overwhelming the seafood."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 23 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was better than delicious, as were the drinks. It's in a great location with a plenty of available street parking. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 24 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
For a such a highly rated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a such a highly rated restaurant we had high expectations for our dinner. Sadly from standard dinner items that were sold out, to a Black Bean Soup that tasted as if it came from a can, to sides that were never served despite TWO reminders, this was a terrible experience, one that did not meet expectations in any way.
Our server didn't make things any better, forgetting about our table until we called him over, not serving entree sides, and bringing us the wrong bill not once, not twice, but THREE times, each time adding food items to the bill!
Don't waste your time or money at De Rodriguez Cuba, there are much better Cuban or Cuban-based restaurants in Miami and you should visit them instead."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 25 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was a very good experience!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a very good experience!!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 26 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An absolute must, pay attention
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An absolute must, pay attention to server suggestions and ask questions. You will be most pleased with the results."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 27 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Based on reviews I read I
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Based on reviews I read I was more worried about the service than the food. However, the service we good... The food... Eh. We ordered a pitcher of Sangria which was very good and our pickled vegetable salad app was the highlight of our meal. The filet churrasco was good, but it was served with obviously frozen, fast food type fries and the "warm crab" that the menu said was served with the filet was actually a cold crab tarter sauce. The seafood ceviche... almost inedible. Definitely not a meal worth the price. Definitely not what I would expect from a James Beard award winning chef."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
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Review 28 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had Valentines Dinner here.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had Valentines Dinner here. Was okay, preset menu was kind of a bummer. Bar is to small."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic and authentic Cuban
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic and authentic Cuban cuisine in a unique and beautiful environment. Great service and amazing Mohitos!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good Cuban food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I who are admitted foodies ate here on Valentines day. We had the chefs table which was a lot of food (14 dishes) served over 4 courses. The food was very good, interesting and unique. The service was also unique, friendly, informative and attentive. The desserts were especially good and I had an amazing cigar after dessert with my coffee by the pool. Just a note, this place gets crowded late so don't worry if you are eating alone at 7PM by 9PM there will be a line at the door."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love De rodriguez as all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love De rodriguez as all Douglas Rodriguez restaurants. the fried oyster/plantain/spinach sppetizer is to dream about."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 32 for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Upscale Chic Cuban
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food quality should leave everyone happy. The civiche with tuna n watermelon is one of the best civiche I have had. I found this place in Arizona on vacation and knew they had a sister restaurant in Florida and I finally got to go. No disappointments."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for De Rodriguez Cuba on Ocean
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic