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Bolivar
Colombian Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Lounge$$$$
Flamingo-Lummus, Miami Beach
"Ceviche was delicious, and a good serving given the price!"(10 Tips)"Please get the empanadas here with refajo, they are to die for!"(4 Tips)
"The empanadas (get one of each kind) and arepas were amazing!"(11 Tips)
"Try the Bandeja paisa ( colombian dish) and Shot of ceviche.."(3 Tips)
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Dominique RollinsJune 1, 2013This place is amazing! Everything is absolutely amazing the prices are great! The staff is super nice one of the best spots I've eaten at in Miami. It's a hidden gem
PaddyMay 24, 2016Very nice South American restaurant/lounge in South Beach. We had the Mazorca (spicy/cheesy corn) and beef empanadas as well as the steak tips and they were tasty. They do a very tasty mojito too
Marne BurghofferAugust 17, 2015The lunch special is definitely the best bang for your buck! Wonderful, flavorful and fresh food here. The sangria is fantastic with fresh fruit and real sugar cane stalk as a garnish. It's a must-go!
Anastasia BelozertsevaMay 1, 2013A block away from ocean drive, this place is a local gem. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, definitely try the authentic drink refajo. Also, the interior is super cute!
Jan GonzalesAugust 27, 2014this mojarra is the bomb! Take your time eating and make sure to spot the bones. Great service too!
RudyOctober 22, 2013Awesome place! The staff was friendly and attentive, the decor is great, food is tasty, drinks are refreshing, and the music playlist is the best I've heard in Miami! Definitely coming back for more!!
Guillaume DupontAugust 26, 2014The best authentic Colombian (and Latin, in general) restaurant in South Beach. You must try the seared Mahi-Mahi.
Huseyin ErenJanuary 30, 2017Awesome place,fantastic foods,prize is great,staff is perfect and friendly (love Colombians)service is good food is tasty,my best place in Miami- The second stop in the South Beach Food Tour is Taverna Bolivar. You will have a refreshing refajo, an empanada paired with a spicy ahi sauce and a 'patacon con carne'.
ASeptember 15, 2013This place far exceeded my expectations. The food was so amazing that we came back the next night for dinner as well. The arepas, patacones, & empanadas were awesome!
Alexander PetrovApril 23, 2014Excellent service! Amazing food! Recomend! Tips include in cheque 18%. Diner for 2 person will around 100 bucks with 2 drinks & soups! Amasing!- Juan Pablo CarvajalMarch 31, 2013You can't miss Refajo likes a drink, corn cake with creole sauce like appetizer. Try the Bandeja paisa ( colombian dish) and Shot of ceviche.. You don't regretted. :) ;)
Don GibsonDecember 28, 2013The Baneja Paisa is the dish to try here. The Pollo Saltado was salty. The Patacones con carne appetizer was very good. The Sangria was generous. The Crema Catalana was quite tasty.
Christina NguyenSeptember 1, 2012A perfect place with super tasty food and one of the best ceviche i have ever tried, close to the ocean's drive yet surprisingly without crowds of tourists.
- Sami AvilesJuly 10, 2017Ceviche was delicious, and a good serving given the price! P.S. Keep in mind happy hour is only on weekdays.
- The Tastes that Make the CityApril 13, 2015The crema catalana is the best crema catalana in Miami, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Miami. Read more
Alyssa OrkyAugust 23, 2018Empanadas are better than the ones I had in South America! Eche ceviche was so good!
Courtney CaccavoSeptember 1, 2014Super cute place. The empanadas (get one of each kind) and arepas were amazing!
Emily BrowningApril 11, 2013Alfonso was the best waiter! Excellent food and drink recommendations. The passion fruit creme Brûlée was amazing!
Miami New TimesSeptember 6, 2012Try the ceviche! It's always fresh! Or try the bandeja paisa! Either way you won't be disappointed!- Best service and Latin food in Miami beach - by the ppl who know good food
Harold DyerSeptember 28, 2015Very good live music by Paola. The food have a good presentation but an average taste, venezuelan Food not the most autentic, Peruvian Ok, Colombian better. The service fee is included, not agree!
- Oh my god, the best patacon in town! www.miamiculinarytours.com
- Please get the empanadas here with refajo, they are to die for!
Nancee BingenheimerFebruary 24, 2013Nice outside seating. Nice and quiet compared to others around...
- Stop it with those insane Colombian empanadas. www.miamiculinarytours.com
Sander KruithofNovember 11, 2011Brilliant food. Ocean drive is nice, Bolivar is better! Try the Bandeja Paisa
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“BOLIVAR” is bringing to the South Beach scene a mixture of passion, rich full, authentic and unique flavors fused from South America.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Thu–Sat
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(305) 305-0801
View menu on http://www.bolivarmiamibeach.com/menu.html
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Public Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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