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    Versailles, Miami

    Versailles

    Miami · USA

    Latin American in Miami · Cuban

    Photo: Official website · versaillesrestaurant.com

    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.

    The Story

    Origin

    Felipe A. Valls Sr. founded Versailles on Calle Ocho in 1971. It developed into a major social landmark alongside Miami's growing Cuban community.

    Philosophy

    Familiar cooking and everyday accessibility support a restaurant that functions as civic infrastructure as much as a place to eat.

    Why Important

    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.

    Differentiation

    Its combination of restaurant, coffee culture and public gathering place gives it a social role that few destination restaurants can reproduce.

    Food Philosophy

    The broad menu centers on recognizable Cuban dishes, including roast pork, ropa vieja, sandwiches, rice, beans and strong, sweet coffee.

    Guest Experience

    Guests can sit down for a substantial meal or join the quicker, more conversational rhythm of the ventanita, the street-facing coffee window.

    Design Philosophy

    Decorative grandeur supplies a memorable backdrop to an otherwise informal, bustling restaurant experience.

    Design & Architecture

    Lighting

    Chandeliers contribute to the ornamental dining-room character.

    Materials

    Mirrored surfaces and decorative glass.

    Design Language

    Ornate, mirrored Cuban-American landmark

    Interior Design

    Mirrors, decorative glass and chandeliers create a theatrical contrast with the restaurant's busy, informal service.

    Graphic Identity

    An established identity centered on the Versailles name and its Calle Ocho address.

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    Menus

    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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