Walrus Rodeo - Restaurant in Miami - 5143 NE 2nd Ave, USA

Unequivocal 5 stars. Someone knows what they’re doing, and what they’re doing is going to win them a Michelin star. The utmost care and preparation has gone into the dishes and the service. The servers are unusually well educated about the food and the wine list, and they are damned enthusiastic. I am too. This is the first Miami restaurant I’ve been to where they are really trying to do something new. The wine list alone is worth studying. All your favorites and standbys…absent! You are forced to try something new and amazing. When you find a place operating at this level, you should go back again and again and again and capture as much of the magic as you can.

This place offers unique dishes with artistic flavors and delicate presentations. I highly recommend the gnocchi, which offers a great combination of rich, creamy flavors and fresh greens. Additionally, if you are okay with sweet pizza, the anchovies pizza is worth trying. We also tried the bone marrow, which had a strong fish taste due to the anchovie sauce. Unfortunately, our party did not enjoy the strong fish taste. The servers were very knowledgeable about all the ingredients and set a comfortable tone for us to inquire about the dishes. Overall, it was a great experience.

Nothing here is is what you expect it to be, which is good for the most part, but it’s also annoying to describe as lasagna something that has no resemblance to lasagna. The food was good, inventive, complex. But I wasn’t blown away. Our waiter kept gushing at how amazed we would be, claiming we would lick our plates so nothing is left. We enjoyed our meal, but it was not as good as it was described. I still think this place is worth a visit, and is definitely a unique experience. I might even go back, with more adjusted expectations.

Very creative menu centered around the wood fired oven. So much more than pizza! Highlights for me were the carrot tartare, the lasagna, and the gnocchi. But every dish we tried was excellent. Meal was beautifully paced, ingredients were great, flavors were perfect. Appreciated the wine recommendation from their sommelier. I really loved the variety of veggie forward dishes. Super bright and balanced. The restaurant’s design is upbeat and approachably refined. Plenty of free parking in the lot.

Overall experience was truly excellent and shockingly, the highlights of the menu are definitely the vegetable dishes (carrot tartare and cabbage carbonara - trust me, just get them, it’s pretty worth it) and the cocktails. The cocktail list, though short, is thoughtful, unique, and twists on classics that are actually enjoyable and well-executed. Probably the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. The pizza is passable, but a fun little add to the meal for some casual relief. Otherwise, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Most, if not all, the wines available are natural wines (yay!) For two people we ordered 3 dishes and a pizza and were totally stuffed. The main dining room is a little loud and the bar is tight, so definitely enjoyed the privacy and intimacy of the chef’s counter seating. Overall I think the menu at Walrus Rodeo is more innovative and unique than Boia De, though I hate to compare the two :) the open space at Walrus does make service and overall dining experience way more relaxed though.

Walrus Rodeo was a great experience!! It does justice to its older sister restaurant Boia De. The food is so good, the flavor combinations explosive! You will not be disappointed. I would highly recommend the oysters, carrot tartare, lamb ragú lasagna and the anchovies pizza. The drinks are great too! The service is really good, and the servers knowledgeable on the dishes. The space is nice and feels both upscale and casual at the same time. I would recommend sitting in the chef’s counter! We will definitely be returning to try more things and repeat our favorites!

The entire meal was delightful. The service was absolutely amazing. Soto provided world class service and made sure we enjoyed every dish and we did. Lots of vegan options- don’t miss the carrot tartare and vegan pizza! The ambiance is casual and cool. Plenty of parking. We loved this place and will absolutely come back.

Walrus Rodeo is out-of-this-world. Their menu takes you on an adventure through unexpected combinations and everything we ordered was delicious. Plus, the convenience of free parking makes it a stress-free experience. The restaurant's cool ambiance and the trippy bathroom add to its charm. For an unforgettable dining escapade, Walrus Rodeo is the place to be. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!