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A Cuban restaurant, bakery and coffee-window institution whose importance extends far beyond the plate. Versailles is both an accessible introduction to Miami's Cuban food culture and a longstanding gathering place for its exile community.
Felipe A. Valls Sr. founded Versailles on Calle Ocho in 1971. It developed into a major social landmark alongside Miami's growing Cuban community.
Familiar cooking and everyday accessibility support a restaurant that functions as civic infrastructure as much as a place to eat.
Versailles is indispensable to understanding Cuban Miami. Its role in community discussion, political visits and public celebrations makes its significance cultural as well as culinary.
Its combination of restaurant, coffee culture and public gathering place gives it a social role that few destination restaurants can reproduce.
The broad menu centers on recognizable Cuban dishes, including roast pork, ropa vieja, sandwiches, rice, beans and strong, sweet coffee.
Guests can sit down for a substantial meal or join the quicker, more conversational rhythm of the ventanita, the street-facing coffee window.
Decorative grandeur supplies a memorable backdrop to an otherwise informal, bustling restaurant experience.
Chandeliers contribute to the ornamental dining-room character.
Mirrored surfaces and decorative glass.
Ornate, mirrored Cuban-American landmark
Mirrors, decorative glass and chandeliers create a theatrical contrast with the restaurant's busy, informal service.
An established identity centered on the Versailles name and its Calle Ocho address.
Appetizers
Appetizers · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Yuca Fries
Served with Cilantro Sauce
Yuca Croquettes Stuffed with “Picadillo” Ground Beef
Served with Cilantro Sauce
Versailles Combo
Ham and Beef Empanadas, Ham and Chicken Croquettes, Yuca Fries Served with Cilantro Sauce
Stuffed Green Plantains
With Shrimp Creole, Pineapple and Cilantro
Shrimp Cocktail
Served with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Versailles Cuban Samplers
Appetizers · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
The Criollo
Yellow Rice, Black Beans, “Ropa Vieja” Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce, Fried Pork Chunks, Ham Croquette, Sweet Plantains, Cuban Tamale, and Cassava with Cuban Mojo
The Classic
White Rice, Black Beans, “Picadillo” Ground Beef, Roast Pork, Sweet Plantains, Ham Croquette, Cuban Tamale, and Cassava with Cuban Mojo
Salads
Soups and Salads · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Versailles Salad
Mixed Field Greens with Fresh Mango, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese Tossed in a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tuna Fish Salad
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese and a Hard Boiled Egg
Stuffed Avocado
Seasonal, Half an Avocado stuffed with your choice of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad.
Fish and Seafood
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Whole Deep Fried Red Snapper
Served with French Fries and House Salad
Shrimp in Creole Sauce
Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Onions, Bell Peppers, Wine and Tomato Sauce Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Shrimp “Al Ajillo”
Sautéed Shrimp in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, White Wine and Lemon Juice Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Seafood Casserole Au Gratin
Shrimp, Squids, Mussels, Clams and Fish Cooked in a Cream Sauce, Topped With Parmesan Cheese Au Gratin Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Salmon Glazed With Our Guava Bbq or Grilled Salmon With Lemon Butter
Served with Yellow Rice and Sweet Plantains
Red Snapper Fillet
Simply Grilled, Creole Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Salsa Verde Served with Yellow Rice and Sweet Plantains
Chicken
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Sauteed Chicken Breast Fillets
Tender Strips Sautéed with Onions, Bell Peppers, Light Gravy and Wine Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Roasted Chicken Au Jus
Half Chicken Marinated and Slow Roasted Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Pork
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Roast Pork Cuban Style
Marinated with Cuban Mojo and Slow Oven Roasted Served Boneless with Moros Rice and Boiled Yuca with Mojo
Beef
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Vaca Frita
Shredded Beef Grilled with Onions and Cuban Mojo Served with Moros Rice and Sweet Plantains
“Tasajo” Shredded Dry Beef Cuban Style
Cooked with Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomato Sauce and Wine Served with White Rice and Fried Sweet Potato
Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef Cooked with Garlic, Onions, Bell Peppers, Wine and Tomato Sauce Served White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Roast Beef Tongue
Accompanied with a Light Espagnole Sauce Served with Moros Rice and Sweet Plantains
Sandwiches
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Versailles Especial
Sweet Ham, Roast Pork, Swiss Cheese and Spanish Sausage on Toasted Cuban Bread with Mustard and Pickles
Turkey Sandwich
Turkey Breast, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on Cuban Bread
Turkey and Provolone Melt
Turkey Breast and Provolone Cheese on a Baguette
Tuna Salad Sandwich
With Lettuce and Tomato
Steak Sandwich
With Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato Served with Plantain Chips
Special Cuban Sandwich
A Large Version of Our Famous Cuban
Spanish Baguette
Combination of Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese and Cantimpalo Chorizo
Roast Pork Sandwich
With Onions and Cuban Mojo Served with Plantain Chips
Chef's Specials
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Shrimp Au Gratin
Sautéed with Garlic, White Wine & Cream. Topped with Sweet Peppers & Cheese au Gratin.
Char Broiled Meats
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
T-Bone Steak (12 oz)
Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Diet Platter
Entrees · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Steamed Vegetables
Pumpkin, Plantain, Potato, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots. Add to your vegetables: Chicken Breast, Dolphin Mahi-Mahi Fillet, Salmon, Shrimp Skewer.
Side Orders
Side Orders · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Yellow Rice
White Rice
Tamal Wrapped in Corn Husk
Monday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Vaca Frita de Pollo
Grilled Shredded Chicken with Onions Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Tuesday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Yellow Corn Meal Stew
Ground Tender Corn Cooked with Pork Meat Served with Sweet Plantains
Wednesday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Stuffed Green Peppers
With Ground Beef, Pork and Ham Seasoned with Spices Oven Roasted in Tomato Sauce Served with White Rice and Sweet Plantains
Thursday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Yellow Rice with Pork
Pork Chunks Cooked with Spices, Yellow Rice and White Wine Served with Sweet Plantains
Split Pea Pottage
Made with Ham and Spanish Sausage
Friday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Roast Pork Loin au Jus
Marinated with Creole Spices and Cooked in its own Juice Served with Moros Rice and Sweet Plantains
Sunday
Weekly Specials · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Red Bean Pottage
Made with Pork, Ham, and Spanish Sausage
Cheesecakes
Desserts · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Strawberry Cheesecake
Others
Desserts · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
White Sweet Potato Custard
Three Milk Cake
Strawberry Gelatin with Fruit
Soft Custard Pudding
Rice Pudding
Omelets
Breakfast · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Omelets
Options: American or Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Onions, Ham, Chorizo, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Plantains
Our Menu
Restaurant · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Pulpeta
Famous Cuban Sandwich
Available for delivery anywhere in the U.S.
La Ventanita
Coffee window · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Cuban cafecito
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