Restaurant
Joe’s Stone Crab
Joe's Stone Crab has been a Miami Beach institution since 1913, serving chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce near the southern tip of South Beach.
Versailles Restaurant
Versailles has served Cuban food on Calle Ocho since 1971 and is known for its Cuban sandwiches, late opening hours and its busy walk-up coffee window.
At a glance
- Type
- Cuban
- Area
- Little Havana, Miami, United States
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- versaillesrestaurant.com
Good to know
- Walk-up coffee window
- Bakery
- Breakfast to late night
Why we recommend it
Versailles has been part of Miami life since 1971, and for many visitors it is the first stop for Cuban food in the city. It sits on SW 8th Street, the long road known locally as Calle Ocho, west of the central blocks of Little Havana, and it plays a social role as much as a culinary one. Its walk-up window, La Ventanita, is described by the restaurant as the go-to hub for conversation within Miami's Cuban community, and it is the place to order a quick cafecito or a cortadito and watch the neighbourhood go by.
The menu is split into breakfast, lunch and dinner, and desserts, and the dish most closely associated with the restaurant is the Cuban sandwich, which it promotes as a Miami classic. The full menu is long, so if you are new to Cuban food it is worth asking your server for guidance on the classic plates; the menu is organised clearly by meal, so it is easy to order a light breakfast or a full dinner. A separate Versailles bakery operates alongside the restaurant for pastries and sweets to take away.
Opening hours are generous. The restaurant opens from 8am to midnight from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 1am on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am to midnight on Sunday, which makes it a useful option for a late meal after a night out in Little Havana. As a popular, long-established restaurant it can be busy at peak lunch and dinner times and at weekends, so be prepared to wait for a table; as a general rule, mid-afternoon is calmer.
Versailles suits families, groups, budget travellers and anyone who wants an introduction to Miami's Cuban culture. The atmosphere is casual, so it works well with children. The restaurant states that it is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The restaurant is at 3555 SW 8th Street, a short drive west of the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame and Domino Park. Most visitors arrive by car, taxi or ride-share. Combine a meal here with an afternoon exploring Little Havana, and finish with an ice cream at Azucar on the 1500 block of SW 8th Street or live music at Ball & Chain nearby.
Versailles Restaurant FAQs
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 8am to midnight, Friday and Saturday 8am to 1am and Sunday 9am to midnight.
How long has Versailles been open?
Since 1971.
What is it known for?
Cuban food, especially its Cuban sandwich, and its walk-up coffee window, La Ventanita.
Do I need a reservation?
It is a casual restaurant, but it can be busy at peak times, so expect a short wait.
Is there a bakery?
Yes, Versailles has a bakery for pastries and sweets.
Is it good for families?
Yes, the atmosphere is casual and the menu is broad.
Can I get a late meal?
Yes, it stays open until midnight most nights and until 1am on Friday and Saturday.
Where is it?
At 3555 SW 8th Street, on Calle Ocho west of central Little Havana.