Pubbelly: Tapas-Style Plates Bursting with Flavor

Many of you have probably already been to Sugarcane Raw Bar and Grill in Midtown as well as LuLu in Coconut Grove, but how about paying a visit to Pubbelly in Miami Beach, the newest restaurant sensation that serves tapas-style plates with a blend of flavors you've never had before.

Pubbelly, an Asian inspired Gastropub with a tavern-like feel, features an array of options in its uniquely crafted menu. It's obvious that the chefs behind this creation have a true passion for food.

The restaurant's signature dish is pork belly topped with butterscotch and served with bok choy and kabocha puree. Next we had the delicious dates with chorizo spicy tomato bacon, scallion and some goat cheese. They are simply out of this world. Last but not least and one of our favorie small plates on the menu were the brussel sprouts.

It's definitely something we would be a bit hesitant to order, but the owner hyped up this dish so much that we couldn't say no. His suggestion truly had us thrilled! The brussel sprouts were amazing... nice and crispy with some bacon and miso. The blend of flavors here were executed to perfection.
We recommend our readers to visit this restaurant in a small group in order to try more items on the menu, but remember you will need to order several small plates in order to satisfy a big appetite. Come with an open mind for trying new things! It's simply delicious and a nice selection in the beach area.

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill: Enjoy Tapas Galore

Forget about large size dinner portions that fill you to full capacity…At Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, it’s all about sharing small plates or Tapas. The restaurant, which is located in the newly redesigned Midtown, has three distinct kitchens: robata, hot, and raw bar. These three unite to create unique tasting food with an eclectic twist. Sit back and relax with friends in the impressive outdoor terrace where you’ll be surrounded by nature and ready to taste food inspired by international influences. Don’t be confused when you first read the menu. You will see dozens of options, but everything is served in small portions. Feel free to order three or four small plates per person. The one dish you CAN NOT go without trying is the Bacon Wrapped Dates with linguica and manchego. Only three dates come in an order so we strongly advice you to order two because you will enjoy every bite from beginning to end. The sweetness combined with the manchego cheese inside the dates is simply spectacular. Your next best bet are the Goat Cheese Croquettes served over a tangy marmalade sauce. You will also want to order the Kobe Beef Sliders served with a quail egg. It sounds rather strange, but the quail egg enhances the meat flavor and you won’t even realize it’s there. Two sliders come in one order. The skirt steak is served in small slices and marinated with chimichurri. It’s very flavorful and tender. While most small plates are very yummy, there are others that are not such a good bargain because the size is just too small and a bit overpriced for what it is. For example, the sweet potatoes are very bland in flavor. We just weren’t too thrilled with them. The braised short ribs didn’t have much meat, and although the raw tuna slices were absolutely delicious served over an oriental sauce, they were miniscule pieces for $14. For dessert, we highly recommend the Torrejas served with vanilla ice cream. While large group parties are more than welcome, we believe smaller parties will enjoy this experience much more since you’ll be sharing the dishes. If you’re in the mood for experimenting and eating food that’s truly not ordinary then Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill should be your next restaurant stop.


Food ----- 8
Service --- 8
Ambiance-- 8.5
Value ------ 7