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Award-winning food, casual elegance & indoor or patio dining
5.0 of 5 stars.
After re-reading my below review, I am very happy to write that I had a fabulous time at Ola this past Friday. As mentioned below, Brock LOVED dinner the first time we ate there, but I was left...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OLA is one of the nicer restaurants in South Beach, that's a little bit away from all the busy nightlife. Our group came early around 6pm, when the place was still empty. Service was really nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you sit down they'll bring you some delicious complimentary queso bread. Mmmm I love cheesy bread!I started with a tartare - the hamachi tartare was amazing. In fact, all of the tartares were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ola restored my faith in Miami cuisine on the last night of our trip. I had the sweetbreads to start, delicious, fried, creamy centers, with citrus salad. Then had the juicy braised pork with the big...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here on the only night we could be in Miami during a vacation we took last months. We actually selected it based on the reviews here on Yelp, since we were looking for a really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a brothers night out, three of us haven't meet in months. We decided to try something new. We decided on Ola, serving Nuevo Latino style cuisine which was completely new to us. Definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hamachi Nikkei.... I love you. Oh Em Gee! It was delish!! Oh, the Hamachi Nikkei is one of their ceviche dishes (Marinated in yuzu, thai basil, togarashi peppers, cilantro, sweet soy glaze, crushed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OLA is a truly exceptional restaurant for nuevo latino cuisine (our waiter told us that the chef is actually known for originating this style of cuisine). First of all, the staff is polite and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great recommendation from our concierge. Ola was such a great hidden restaurant. The restaurant is the perfect size. The ambiance is lit perfectly and decorated tastefully. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OLA is a great, unassuming spot hidden inside the lobby of the Sanctuary Hotel, just steps off of Lincoln Road, on James Ave. It's across the street from Casa Tua, and while I love that place, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had an amazing experience, surprisingly good.I loved the ambiance and the service. The waiter was amazing he took care of explaining every little detail on every dish. The service overall was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Between Blue Door, Azul, and Ola. It's Ola hands down. The service and the food was just all so fantastic. It was raining, and we were a little wet, so the staff offered us towels to dry off. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after watching Masters Top Chef - I decided I had to go to Rodriguez's restaurant the next time I was in Miami to try the birth place of modern latin american cuisine. I went there for dinner and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here really impressed me. It was crowded and a bit slow with the service but it was truly understandable why, it was absolutely packed.Ok so.. Lobster Ceviche - amazing.Churrasco - cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are many fine Yelp reviews of OLA, so I'll be brief.Douglas Rodriguez, the well publicised pioneer Nuevo Latino Cuisine, has earned a loyal following at OLA. Executive Chef JosA� Luis Flores is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, amazing service. Could easily compare to any of the nice restaurants in Dallas. The bartender was friendly, made great recommendations during our little "happy hour." The staff came &...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The wife and I had 24 hours in Miami. After a long selection process Ola was chosen as the dinner destination. On 5/17 at 9:53pm called and made a reservation for Monday 5/25 with a male who answered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wha?!? A beach, celebrity chef, hotel lobby restaurant that doesn't s*ck!?!In fact, Ola is superb. I'm a pain in the ass critic but had such a fantastic night there last Sunday (Mother's Day) that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were seated as soon as we arrived. The food tastes amazing. Service is excellent
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OLA is a restaurant based on excellent service. OLA couldn't possible charge their prices if they did not. If you crave good food and service then come here. Being located in a residential area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If i could give this a ten star I would. Everything was PERFECT.We were seated as soon as we arrived. The service was right on. We never had to wait for anything. I was there with 5 other friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is inventive. And tastes amazing. Sophisticated without attitude. Service is excellent. Best meal we had while in SoBe.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ola was great until the main course.We arrived and were promptly seated (with reservations.) I liked the decor and general setup of the place. It had the vibe of a place that had something going on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly friendly service! While technically in the lobby of the hotel, they've done an excellent job of converting it into a space where you'd never know you were sitting in a lobby. The ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were here on vacation from Chicago and decided to check this place out. The oyster app was amazing as were the short rib empanadas with their spicy/apricot sauce. The crispy pork was another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing!!! because of this restaurant i have opened an account on yelp to be able to review it!!! my experience there was out of this world! let me tell you how it went: it was my 2 year anniversary...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were visiting Miami Beach for a few days and were interested to try out Latin food. We went to a couple Latin restaurants, but OLA was by far the best. Everything we ordered was really delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OLA was the best meal during our recent trip to Miami. As others have recommended, we tried a few ceviche's; one appetizer; and one main course. And since everything looks good on the menu, we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a solid four stars. highlights - the food and drink was delicious, service was great (even the bartender was very well informed about the food), chairs comfy, tables well spaced, bar roomy and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Business travel is somewhat of a mixed blessing for anyone who loves food. Among the advantages are the opportunity to travel to new places, to try new foods and, of course, the expense account....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the dinning highlight of our vacation in South Beach. From the simple yet elegant decor to the friendly and helpful servers to the delicious and creative food, Ola satisfied and delighted us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go for ceviche and a mojito, skip the mains. Both ceviches we tried were fantastic. Very creative but subtle flavors. The mini tacos in yuca shells are fun too. Smoked mackerel was so-so, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was staying down at SoBe on a business trip and was tasked with finding where my team would be having our per diem buster. I found Ola based on the reviews here on Yelp and was praying the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OLA was one of the two very best dining experiences I have had in the past year (the other one was Geronimo in Santa Fe). Absolutely everything about this place is great. When we arrived, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. Empty and weird location but exquisite service and food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the advice of the local Miami Yelpers and was not disappointed. Made a reservation that afternoon for 5 of us. Waiter was very friendly and helpful, steering us to ceviches, appetizers, entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ola was a surprisingly good experience since, despite the good reviews, I was somewhat expecting it to cater a bit too much to the Tourist trade.Instead, I had the best meal of my recent Miami trip....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my absolute favorite restaurant!!! :) the whole staff is awesome!!! the signature mojito delicious.. the watermelon mojito!! you muuust try to special tacos they haveee~!! they ceviches are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only sampled dessert here - so I'm holding back a star. I came late-- after the kitchen just closed - but based on what I did taste -I am definitely coming back. Deserves a worthy companion....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Miami for a night after Christmas and were staying in South Beach so decided to try Ola after reading great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed. We were promptly seated inside but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Ola Miami is off the hook FOOD!!!!!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun experience at OLA. Service was wonderful. The inside was nice but since the weather was gorgeous, we sat on the patio out front.Now food. First, we enjoyed tasty, diverse types of mojitos. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite choice in Miami for all the things you expect about a great restaurant coming together: amazing food, great service, atmosphere...and booze (well, never hurts, right?). I was here for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place...the flavors were bursting, the ambiance was great and the decor was retro yet chic. I truly loved every bite I took. The watermelon mojitos are a must. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Represents Miami well. focus on nuevo latino cuisine. very unassuming entrance but miami chic inside.things tried, which were all recommendedSmoked MarlinShortribs EmpanadaCrispy Pork (more liked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in South Florida, and an incredibly rich and inventive menu with a fantastic wine menu (and great sommelier). I only wish that OLA would be moved out of a hotel lobby and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the yelp reviews, I made rezzies here for my friend's bachelorette party this last Sat. I was not disappointed and am SO glad that I listened to instinct and not cancelled to go with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been only to the old location on Biscayne Blvd. and the food was very good and authentic, from the Ecuadorian Ceviche to the Colombian bread. It's not a cheap place but worth it. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God, are you kidding me?!? This place is AMAZING! I had previously been extremely disappointed with the service and food at some of the Ocean Dr./Collins restaurants, but stumbled upon this off...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place! Stumbled upon this place when I had visitors in town and it did not disappoint. Everything on that we had was great, love that the menu is made for sharing. The beef empanada was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC CEVICHE! The taste of the escolar ceviche is still lingering in my mouth. Mmmm...so good. I wanted to drain the bowl of its blood orange/cilantro juice, but managed to resist the urge. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After early evening naps in our rented bed at The Raleigh--we were in town in celebration of his birthday-- The Sexiest Man Alive and I walked over to Ola on James Avenue. I was nervous; before we'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Latin food with quite a flair. Unusual presentations and unique tastes. Off the main strip in South Beach in the Sanctuary Hotel. Eating outside was fabulous. The cigar ice cream desert came as a brown wrapped...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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I was reading one of the other review and let me tell you ,I go to OLA at least twice a month. It is that good that i crave Chef Rodriguez food. I go with my date or in groups and we laways leave very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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I have been traveling to Miami Beach for the past 10 years for business and have finally found a restaurant that can jump start this city into a culinary mecca. All the ceviches were served chilled and the...
menupages.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very tasty empenadas appetizers (we had the lobster in squid, and the foie gras). One was savory, the other sweet, both delicious. The seafood is very well prepared. It's a small dining room,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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The hostess greeted us and began to take us to our table. However, the phone rang and she had a conversation with her friend while we waited on her to finish. Then we looked through our menu. Waited for 30...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Under the recommendation of our hotel concierge, we tried out OLA. Pretty elegant place, table was not ready so got drinks on the house. Food was really good, but pricey. Deserts were exquisite.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2004
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Star chef Douglas Rodriguez single-handedly created the nouveau Latino and Cubano cuisine in Miami when he founded Lincoln Road's Yuca restaurant in 1989. From there, he skyrocketed to fame (and left Yuca to...
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