Mareva1939
Mareva1939 at The National Hotel serves a sharing menu of traditional Spanish dishes with contemporary twists, paired with organic wines and cocktails from its partner, Bar 1939.
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The Story
Known for
Standout dishes include a black paella with seared scallops and shrimp, lobster and seafood rice, and octopus and Iberico ham croquetas. The restaurant won Miami New Times' Best of Miami and an OpenTable Diners' Choice award in 2024.
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The Vibe
Mareva1939 occupies The National Hotel on Collins Avenue — a 1939 property with a long outdoor pool and one of the best historic corridors in South Beach. The Spanish sharing menu is serious: bone marrow that reviewers remember months later, a phenomenal paella, and a natural organic wine list that reflects the kitchen's philosophy. Quiet and refined, a counterpoint to the Ocean Drive scene.
What to Order
- Bone marrow — described by multiple reviewers as 'one of the best dishes I've ever had'; the standout signatureTripadvisor
- Pan con tomate — the Spanish staple executed with care; an essential openerTripadvisor
- Paella — reviewers describe it as 'phenomenal'; the centerpiece sharing dishTripadvisor
- Manchego croqueta — from the amuse-bouche selection; a consistent highlight in the pre-meal courseTripadvisor
- Formality
- Smart casual
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