Mareva1939
Cuba
At a glance
Mareva1939 is a Spanish fine-dining restaurant set inside the National Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Its cooking draws on the culinary traditions of Spain while using a contemporary approach, creating a polished setting for dinner in South Beach. The restaurant combines a formal dining room atmosphere with the relaxed appeal of a terrace and a dedicated bar.
The menu is built around Spanish small plates, Iberian ingredients, seafood, vegetables, meats and rice-based dishes. Tapas provide a way to begin with several shared plates, while the larger menu moves toward composed seafood and meat preparations. Spanish cured meats, regional cheeses, shellfish, fish and vegetable-led dishes all fit the restaurant’s Iberian focus. Rice dishes, including paella-style preparations, are another important part of the offering.
The overall style is refined without moving away from recognizable Spanish flavors. Traditional ingredients are presented with modern sauces, garnishes and plating, giving the menu a balance between heritage and culinary experimentation. A Spanish wine selection and an accompanying bar menu make it possible to shape the meal around wine pairings, cocktails or a more casual drink before dinner.
Mareva1939 suits diners looking for an occasion-oriented meal, a date-night setting or a restaurant for sharing Spanish food with a group. The atmosphere is more suited to a considered dinner than a quick bite, with service and presentation forming an important part of the experience. The terrace adds another option for guests who prefer an open-air setting within the hotel environment.
Its Spanish identity also gives the restaurant a natural connection to Miami’s broader conversation with Cuba and the Caribbean, while keeping the food distinctly rooted in Spain. The location makes Mareva1939 convenient for visitors staying on or near Collins Avenue, as well as for local diners seeking Spanish cuisine in Miami Beach. Breakfast service is also offered, while the evening menu is the main expression of the restaurant’s fine-dining character.