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Bolivar Restaurant Bar

Restaurant Bar Brunch restaurant Live music bar Latin american restaurant Peruvian restaurant Colombian restaurant Venezuelan restaurant Dance restaurant

One of the Top rated Live music bars in Miami Beach


Address

841 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Website

www.bolivarmiamibeach.com

Contact

(305) 305-0801

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (14) amazing (13) delicious (11) good (11) great (10) restaurant (9) Colombian (8) drinks (6) ceviche (6) server (6)
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  • 5/5 Wes I. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing experience in South Beach. Authentic Columbian fare with a modern flare in a hip setting. The food here was spectacular and we had incredible service from so many of the staff. Drinks were creative and delicious. I am so glad we took a chance on this little establishment.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gloria l. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh my.... I was searching for Columbian cuisine and I am thankful I saw the dishes that ppl were having outside that got me wanted to try it. Thank God I did!!! I love their service and the food is so yummy!!!! And the live performance was amazing. I highly recommend this place!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dillon Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The restaurant itself is beautiful with art and Colombian decor covering the walls. The food and drinks are incredible and taste like my family's cooking - and the ceviche is out of this world! Perhaps even more importantly, every staff member that we came in contact with was kind and had a smile on their face. Andrea, in particular, single-handedly made our experience wonderful. I would go back solely to say hi to her!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dania “Ladyd” S. 1 year ago on Google
    Today we found the best Colombian food that we could ever had. This restaurant deserves more than five stars. Since the moment we entered we were delighted by the decoration, I can imagine how beautiful this place would look like in the evening. Our server Miguel was very profesional and polite. I don’t think I can do it any justice trying to describe the food here, but let me start by saying they do have a wonderful presentation, the dishes are very artistic, and the flavors are outstanding. We tried the Sancochos, Lomito Saltado and the Bandeja Paisa, a couple of delicious limonada and a glass of classy sangria. Everything was delicious. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and come here, you won’t be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chandler C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a cozy little spot just off Ocean Drive. We walked in on a normal week night so it was a quiet affair. The service is very friendly and the food is super delicious. Portions are generous and overall it's a good vibe. This place looks like it can get super busy and towards the back it looks like a spot where liver performances happen. It's been a positive experience and I'd come back again without a second thought.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rubin C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a feast here! There weren’t a lot of people here for lunch on a Sunday, we were almost the only outdoor table. But they had great music and very hospitable and knowledgeable staff who really cares about the food. We are not too familiar with Colombian food so we wanted to try a little of everything. We ordered 6 shots of ceviche. They are presented on two sides of the plate, one side is citrus flavored and one is fruit flavored. The fruit flavored ceviches are especially interesting — with mango, passion fruit, and lulo (I think that’s what it’s called). Though the flavors are not bad, we thought the seafood wasn’t fresh enough for ceviche. Our server highly recommended fried plantain to go with the ceviche shots. I originally thought it comes with the ceviche, but it’s extra. My bf really liked the subtle sweetness the fried plantain had. Out of all the food we ordered, empanadas and blood sausage gave us the best impressions. Their empanadas are not stuffed with all meat like we are used to, but a mixture of some root veggies and the protein. The pulled beef empanadas are juicier than pulled chicken. And we like it’s crust a lot. It has a pleasant cornmeal taste. The blood sausage resembles of that from Korean cuisine, but smokier. The cumin seasoning really stood out to us, giving the sausage a great layer of flavor. Drinks are great here. We had a couple of Colombian handcraft cocktails here and shots of aguardiente. Overall I’d recommend coming here with a big party!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kathelys Goyal P. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is amazing but...The shrimp cream soup comes without a side, no rice, no bread. Bandeja Paisa came without Avocado and that's a CRIME!!!. I have to admit they have the best Chicharrón I have ever tried but definitely not worth of slow service. Water costs 9$ a coke is cheaper at 4$. Service is very slow!!! We got hot sauce we asked for after our food was finished. BTW, they charge 25% tip and some special fee for Christmas...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy L. S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibe to draw you in and feel welcomed. Maria and company was a delight. The food was gorgeous visually and just as flavorsome. Columbian food that brings you into their culture with their authentic food, ingredients and style!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ido S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant with a multitude of traditional dishes from different Latin American cultures. The live performance of Michael and Lore Duarte was amazing, and the service was great too. We ordered the Colombian Pan-Seared Salmon and LOVED it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrey O. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for a drink and found it to a be a very stylish bar/restaurant with a stage for weekly live music. The Colombian theme is all over the bar without being overbearing and overall is a great atmosphere. We tried a few different drinks and found them all to be very tasty, and the service was great! Did not get a chance to try any food but based on the menu everything sounds really good. Will absolutely be back for food in the future!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Krystal P. 9 months ago on Google
    This place was cool I like the music and the place is cute Maria Camila was our server she was awesome ! The salsa that was played was a little slow I wanted to dance with spins but it's hard to do with the slower salsa they changed to regeton and that was fun would definitely come back food was good

  • 5/5 Trueyyy 9 months ago on Google
    The food was unbelievably good. The drinks were magnificent. The waitress was amazing. I’ll definitely be coming back and bringing my Colombian mom over. She will love this place and more.

  • 5/5 Anabelle O. 9 months ago on Google
    I love coming to eat at this place the food its delicious they make everything so good i have tried almost the whole menu and Maria Camila makes the best Margaritas in the city. Besides that they have an amazing full bar so nice atmosphere and fun music. Thanks guys ill be back soon

  • 4/5 Joshua G. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious however the service my group received wasn’t the best nor was it extremely bad. My group came in on a Saturday night around 11:30PM because on the website it states on Friday and Saturday’s they are open until 2am which in fact was false they claimed. They stated they were only open until 12am. They sat us and served us but the service was just slow.

  • 5/5 Janelle S. 6 months ago on Google
    So good. Everything sounded good so I went with the server's recommendation of pescado margarita and it was delicious. Sever was very nice. The restaurant is dark and has a good vibe. Very spacious. Outdoor seating available.

  • 5/5 Gilvam C. 7 months ago on Google
    We went there twice within two days stay in Miami Beach. We found that on our first day and we had a wonderful lunch. They have many options and the one that got a hold of us were the typical dishes from south America countries. It's going to be on my pictures for sure. Good service, excellent food and fair price.

  • 5/5 carolyna 5 months ago on Google
    I’ve eaten here twice and both times were amazing. The food is SO good and I love that they have Colombian beer. I went on a very slow day and the service was not worth the expensive service charge. I was surprised our server Sanyi even asked us to leave a review because she didn’t seem like she wanted to be there at all. We never received water and it took a while for her to come ask for our drinks, even though there were only 2 tables. I’ll still go back because of the food. So congrats to the chef and cooks.

  • 3/5 Hilario H. 10 months ago on Google
    First time here & i love the atmosphere! I got the lunch menu special. Not worth the price, the chicken tasted old and left unsatisfied & hungry.

  • 5/5 Amanda L. 10 months ago on Google
    Miguel was the best server ever! I have no idea why this place wasn't packed, my family and I were one of the few tables there for dinner for some reason. The food was so fresh and delicious, we had a variety of foods ranging from steak to ceviche and it was some of the best food (if not THE best food) we had since arriving in Florida. We would have come back if we had more time in the area, but unfortunately we only found out about this place right before leaving!

  • 5/5 Pixie D. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice structure it’s by the beach. The vibes of these place are amazing. Amazing decoration! They have a lot of cultures and types of food. Our food was amazing. 10/10 would definitely come again.

  • 5/5 Teona L. 11 months ago on Google
    I absolutely LOVE this place! I visit better every time I come to Miami. The food is a 10/10 definitely recommend. I had the BEST service, thanks to my server Tatiana. She was such a sweetheart and very attentive. Can’t wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Martin R. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate lunch here served by very helpful Sanyi who guided us through the full but simply laid out menu. At lunch they have specials and beer/wine for $4. We enjoyed the area blanco with pulled chicken (a little crispy on the base and served with three delicious sauces), a shrimp salad and cazuela Pacifico (a creamy seafood stew with fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels) with rice. The passion fruit topped custard for dessert was amazingly smooth with the right amount of tartness. While it was quiet at lunchtime, there is a long bar, small dance floor near the band's setup and it is well decorated. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Kim S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! Hands down, I enjoyed one of the best drinks I've ever had, can't remember the name of it but it had watermelon puree in it. The Pollo Andino dish was also to die for, plus the staff was amazing. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was lively, festive, and fun too!

  • 5/5 Gina H. 9 months ago on Google
    I loved it. At first it was not busy, then suddenly everyone started coming in and had a full restaurant. The service was amazing, great attitude you could tell it was busy but that didn't stop them from smiling. It was a great team. We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was amazing. Food was good from appetizers to dessert. The atmosphere was great, from decor to music 🎶. Very affordable. Clean restaurant.

  • 5/5 Kalline N. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow!! Melody and Susan are amazing! We had the Picada platter and everything ordered was so delicious. Whenever we come to Miami this is a must. Such great vibes. Be sure to check out Bolivar when I Miami you won’t regret it. You’re welcome :)

  • 4/5 Sky T. 2 years ago on Google
    It was pretty empty when we went, but there was live singer that was giving it her all even though it was just us and a few other tables. She made our time here worth it! The arepa was really dry...not sure if it's supposed to be like that, but not a fan. A smaller piece came with my meal too so I think it's just supposed to be like that. Would not get it again as an appetizer. I was hoping it'd be more softer and a bit sweeter, but it was dry and hard. For drinks, I got the Saudade which was super spicy! Really liked this, but not for the faint of heart. Definitely more heat than sweet. For our meal, we got the Bandeja Paisa and Pabellon Sifrino. The entrees were delish! A good amount of food and very flavorful. Good presentation too!

  • 5/5 Sara D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and food was fantastic! We ordered the sharing platter with 7 choices. Every single one of the items was delicious! Drinks were fantastic! We would definitely come back. We highly recommend this place!


Call (305) 305-0801 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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