Mangrove
Speakeasy-style Jamaican dinner lounge in Government Center by Chef Wayne Sharpe; named Miami New Times Best New Restaurant (Miami-Dade) 2024; serves curry oxtail, jerk chicken, and reggae-named cocktails in a vinyl-filled room.
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The Story
Mangrove opened in February 2024 next door to sister restaurant Jrk!, founded by Kavan Burke and chef Wayne Sharpe as a more upscale extension of their Jamaican cooking in Government Center.
Known for
Jamaican-rooted Caribbean lounge in a vinyl-filled speakeasy room near Government Center. It picked up Best New Restaurant nods from Miami New Times and The Infatuation in its 2024 opening year.
Deals
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The Vibe
What to Order
- Rough Gal' Wings — dry: fried and dusted with jerk seasoning (nutmeg, allspice, Scotch bonnet). Wet: tossed in port wine jerk sauceResy (2024)
- Whole Fried Snapper — deep fried, presented upright — chef Wayne Sharpe: 'I wanted the fish to come alive on your plate, I wanted it to be in the position it is in the sea'Resy (2024)
- Curry Oxtail — high-fat oxtail curry, richer than traditional goat curryResy (2024)
- Griot — Haitian pork shoulder — jerk-brined then fried, served with plantain chips and escabeche sauceResy (2024)
- Di' Bread Pudding — bread pudding with guava jelly, chocolate, cinnamon, and almonds, topped with Scotch bonnet creamResy (2024)
- Formality
- Casual
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