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The Drexel, Miami Beach, FL

The Drexel

4.6
4.6
70 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
1436 Drexel Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4009

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Drexel is a sophisticated yet quaint, modern Mediterranean restaurant in Miami Beach. Named after the iconic street and built on the corner of a historical 1920’s village, The Drexel will transport you to the bygone era of Miami Beach.

Chef Nano Crespo brings his signature rustic, straight forward cooking style to The Drexel. Offering clean flavors from the charcoal grill and wood oven, the menu includes house made pasta and pizza with a heavy emphasis on locally sourced seafood and an entire section dedicated to vegetable dishes. The Drexel also features a uniquely curated wine list with boutique wines from Greece, France, Spain, and Italy. The cocktail list will thrill lovers of libations with favorites like The Drexel Margarita, made with mezcal, in-house organic infused agave with fresh citrus, and a toasted coconut salt rim that lets your mind drift off to a beachfront moment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nano Crespo
  • Private party facilities
    From our years of experience in hosting and dining ourselves, we have hand-selected our menu options to include all of our favorites – ensuring the best possible experience, all served family style. The Drexel accommodates reservations of groups from 10 to 46 people and full buy-outs for lunch and dinner events.

Experiences

  • Breakfast at The Drexel

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for breakfast at The Drexel, where we’re serving a thoughtfully crafted morning menu built on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Start your day with freshly squeezed juices, brewed-to-order coffee, and toasts made with Sullivan St. Bakery’s breads, like avocado toast and tomato toast. For something on the sweeter side, try our French toast, made with thick-cut, perfectly golden bread and served with seasonal fruit. And if you're looking to ease into the morning a little more, enjoy a breakfast cocktail, from Espresso Martinis to Bloody Marias. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or lingering over a leisurely breakfast, we look forward to welcoming you.
    Breakfast at The Drexel photo
  • Wine & Cheese - Sommelier Pairing

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday for Wine & Cheese Night, where our house sommelier, Bridget, expertly pairs exceptional wines with artisanal cheeses. For $35, enjoy a curated charcuterie board and two glasses of wine, perfect for up to two people. Upgrade to premium wine selections for an additional charge. It’s the perfect excuse to catch up with a friend, unwind, and make your Thursday feel a little more special. 🍷🧀
    Wine & Cheese - Sommelier Pairing photo
  • Sunday Supper is Back—Kicking Off Easter Sunday

    Multiple dates available
    The Sunday tradition you know and love is making its return, starting this Easter. Gather your beloveds and settle in for our Sunday Supper Special—a family-style feast featuring a whole roasted chicken, side salad, crispy fries, and a glass of select house wine per person, all for $65. Serves up to four guests. Available starting at 5 PM during dinner service. Because Sundays are made for sharing good food, good wine, and even better company.
    Sunday Supper is Back—Kicking Off Easter Sunday photo

What 70 people are saying

The Drexel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Miami Beach

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drexel offers a vibrant dining experience on Miami Beach with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Highlights include exquisite dishes like branzino and rotisserie chicken, with attentive staff enhancing the atmosphere. While some noted long wait times and high prices, the overall culinary experience is "highly recommended" by many patrons.
70 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite restaurant on the beach. European feeling and wonderful staff.

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  2. Rodrigo

    Miami1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gratis service and gestión food. We ate fish a.mest and all was very well served. De service by Martina and the girl in reception was outstanding. There.was a gas.smell that made the experience a little unconfortable in some momento. Graesñat place

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  3. Tim VIP

    Atlanta23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really had a fantastic experience on my visit. I was looking to get away from the nolse of South Beach, have a good meal, and a great glass of wine. Check, check, and check. I started with the house salad, which was a big serving with the absolute perfect amount of a delightful dressing. Not too much, not too little. Goldilocks would have been very happy. I then had an exquisite branzino that was prepared beautifully. Cooked all the way through but very moist. Absolutely delicious. The only thing that kept it from being a 5 was a bland pear crumble for desert. Not bad, but not great, either. The staff couldn't have been any better. Attentive without being intrusive. Friendly without being cloying. This meal was the culinary highlight of a 3-night stay in South Beach.

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  4. phillippe

    Miami7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner with the family . Something for everyone ! Tuna carpaccio and the whole chicken my two favorites!

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  5. Riccardo VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious, healthy food, simply prepared. We keep coming back.

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  6. David VIP

    Wilmington3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place but $28 martinis, whew. And while their menus have “pizzas and pastas” there is only one on menu and one off menu option.

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  7. Timothy VIP

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drexel is one of Miami Beach’s best restaurants. It’s our favorite places to entertain friends and family.

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  8. BrianaF

    Fort Lauderdale7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of my favorites in Miami. It’s on a great street for people watching but still a quiet vibe at the restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is great!

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  9. Sean VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced and lacks sides. Portions are big, but without a side you barely want to finish the dishes. $49 for Lamb Chops with minimal sides. $30 for sizable chicken dish, but no side (maybe potatoes you should add) was exhausting to finish. It was too much of the same thing.

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  10. Chris VIP

    London14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately the start of our visit to The Drexel was below expectations. It was a Saturday night but any restaurant should know how to be able to seat people with reservations in good time. There were so many people waiting for 30-45 minutes or more for their reserved table that the outside of the restaurant was chaotic. We got shown inside near the very noisy bar 35 mins after our reserved time. Once seated the service picked up and the food was excellent.In fact the pizza was as good as any I have ever eaten. It was just unfortunate about the wait time. We know Miami Beach and this is just not good enough. We got one free top up of sparkling wine as a comp, but I always prefer to pay for good service and food. For the food and service (once we got seated), we'd try again next time we are here.

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FAQs

The Drexel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 692-0992.

The Drexel is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Drexel

1436 Drexel Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4009

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Drexel Ave & Espanōla Way
  • Area
    South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:30–11:00 Happy Hour Daily 17:00–19:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
  • Executive Chef
    Nano Crespo
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From our years of experience in hosting and dining ourselves, we have hand-selected our menu options to include all of our favorites – ensuring the best possible experience, all served family style. The Drexel accommodates reservations of groups from 10 to 46 people and full buy-outs for lunch and dinner events.
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