Casa Xabi

We tried Casa Xabi in Coconut Grove and had a mix of highlights and misses. The pulpo asado was tender and flavorful, and the seafood salad ceviche style was fresh and delicious. The croquetas de jamón were also a good choice, but not the best ones I had. The remolacha de queso with beets, however, was more style than substance, beautiful presentation but underwhelming in flavor and portion. Service was very friendly, but the team felt a bit inexperienced; they rushed to clear plates and asked repeatedly if we were finished when we weren’t. Overall, the experience was pleasant with some memorable dishes, but a few details could be improved to match the beautiful setting and concept. If you go tell them Flavia sent you.

Had a wonderful anniversary dinner. Food was authentic and we felt the essence of northern Spain in every dish. I would highly recommend taking the time to visit and enjoy good food and atmosphere in Coconut Grove.

The restaurant is incredible. You literally feel that you’re in the bass country in Spain. Their chef is the most friendly and approachable person making sure each plate is made perfect and full of flavor. It is also one of the only restaurants I know to supply food ingredients from Spain directly With a organic mix of Florida produce highly recommend it. I think I’m gonna eat here every weekend! I drive from the beach Just for this

What an incredible surprise to find this really good Spanish restaurant in coconut grove. Delicious Highlights: - chuleton - pimiento piquillo - croquetas de jamon ibérico Amazing service!

Service was great! Food was delicious. loved that they made the tortilla to order instead of having it premade like most places. I especially enjoyed the cooked vegetable plate. I wish they had lighter non seafood protein plates like a grilled chicken but overall 10/10.

My friend and I visited Saturday Feb 8, 2025. Overall we very much enjoyed it. Located in the heart of Coconut Grove, we were strolling and stumbled upon this restaurant. The design and decor immediately caught our attention as we felt transported to Spain. We decided to dine there for early dinner at 5pm. This was a perfect time before the sun was setting and we had the best table front and center, indoors but with the floor-to-ceiling doors open to the sidewalk for an alfresco atmosphere. The waitresses were all wonderful. All spoke fluent Spanish AND English which is very rare but essential. Great start. We were served choice of water with fresh bread and olive oil. Loved the authenticity. We also ordered two sangrias. For two appetizers we chose Croquetas de Jamón (and Bacalao which is codfish). Since we couldn't decide the waitress recommended we could get 2 of each. Turns out the ham ones (jamon) were better as they had more creamy bechamel. The next appetizer was the "Pulpo Asado" (roasted octopus, sweet potato, pepper emulsion, paprika). This was definitely my favorite but a little pricey for the portion. $29 We also shared the main course, Salpicón de Langosta y Pulpo (like a ceviche of lobster and octopus, olive oil caviar, coral emulsion). $33 We did not order dessert but would definitely try the Basque cheesecake next tiem. The bill was $125+ before gratuity. There is no parking nearby. This is the historic area and so we rode our bikes there since it was a perfect day. We would definitely recommend Casa Xabi.

I loved that the owner of the place served us, the waiters were very friendly and always attentive to make sure you were well taken care of, the place is very pleasant, the decoration transports you to Madrid, highly recommended.

Best Spanish food in Miami! Liz was our server and she was exceptional. The food was beyond delicious. Will definitely come back. Highly recommended!

Food: I ordered the croquettes and the zucchini flower stuffed with shrimp. OMG, those dishes were absolutely delicious! For dessert, I had the cheesecake, and wow, it was incredibly good! I also ordered a *tinto de verano*, which was perfectly made and very tasty. Service: While walking with my husband, the owner approached us and gave us a great introduction to the place. His recommendations, positive energy, and attention made us feel welcome. The service was amazing, and the waiter was very friendly, always attentive to our needs. PAmbiance: The restaurant is beautiful, with a Spanish-style vibe, complete with music from Spain.

A bit overpriced. The service was nice. The vibes were more casual but still nice. We sat outside. The croquettes were delish but so small. I liked these a lot the gooey cheeses filling was warm. The squid ink rice was pretty good. The fish was also good, the sauce on the fish was more flavorful than the rice dish. The cheesecake that they're known for was just okay. I honestly didn't like it that much but my friend did. I wasn't a fan of the texture even thought I normally like fluffy cheesecake. The top was a little burnt too.

Came here for a girls night and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing and the service was great! If you are looking for a great place to eat and drink in the Grove definitely give them a try!

Food may be American-basque style but not certainly Spanish. Not bad but not good. The tortilla is far to be close to a typical Spanish tortilla. 3 starts because of the environment which is beautiful. Over priced too.

Wow! Ok, disclaimer, if you're not familiar with basque cooking or interested in going out of your comfort zone, you might not appreciate this place as much as we did. My father in law grew up in Donostia and we had to give this place a try when we saw it. The wines are reasonably priced and they even serve txakoli which is a favorite from the region (order a bottle if you're here). We got the corvina (fish) and the chuletón (steak) with a green salad, fries, and piquillo peppers on the side for a group of 4, it was plenty. This cut of steak is usually a little chewier/fatty and cooked rare - beware if you're expecting a run of the mill sirloin. It is so tasty though if you know what you're in for. The fish was simple and great. The basque like simple ingredients, allowing oil, garlic, and salt to bring out the flavors of the food naturally. The peppers, wow! Please get these! Such a tasty side. The green salad was refreshing too. The cheesecake left something to be desired but we are big fans of the Leku version, which is much creamier/undercooked on the inside. Fun fact, my father in law doesn't even know where this comes from as he never remembers it from his days in Spain. All together a fabulous meal and great service. We will be back!

Qué buen restaurante Vasco en Miami! Realmente me senti en una terrazita en España. Pedimos todo para compartir, todo salio super rapido y estaba delicioso. Mis favoritos fueron las croqueatas, el pulpo y el arroz ibérico. Lo que si no recomiendo es el postre de membrillo, parece mas un appetizer que un poste

I arrived on Fathers day w a reservation booked 24 hours in advance. Not only nobody spoke English, they wanted to sit us in a claustrophobic corner in between 2 walls. I was not comfortable and pointed at other tables empty. They are reserved she said! Sit on the bar and I ll accommodate you shortly. We ordered Sangria and waited , she returned and said we MUST sit at that table. Nobody tells me what I MUST do when I m paying my money. The prices are high, nobody speaks English and the whole place is dark and depressing. We proceeded to have a lovely time at a small greek restaurant around the corner. I will advise EVERYONE I know not to go there !

Casa Xabi is the perfect dinner spot! Amazing service and vibes. Delicious food from appetizers, to main course, to desserts. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

I wanted to try Casa Xabi since it's recent opening. But truly, I expected a little more. It was a bit of a disappointment, at least for us. We ordered the octopus appetizer, and it came, I would say, undercooked. (They call it al dente), which may be okay for pasta, but a little tough for octopus. Main dishes were arroz de bogavante and the Corvina. The corvina needed more seasoning... had no flavor. Arroz de bogavante, I think, had like caramelized onions that overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the bogavante. For dessert, we had the cheesecake, and it was delicious... light and airy. It's probably the best thing we had here. The service I have to say was excellent. Very attentive and efficient. I will try coming here again for a second chance.

More Garlic Pls !!! Nice spot with alfresco dining in the heart of the Grove. The service was very good - friendly and attentive. But food was disappointing. Am a big fan of Spanish cuisine. The food was ok at this restaurant with a few twists that I didn't expect. The pan con tomat had almost no salt and no hint of garlic at all. Two key ingredients for this Catalan favorites. Same for my rice with clams. It was not bad at all but much in need of garlic (and ideally parsley too). My partner's Dover Sole was a delicious piece of fish. But the sauce it came with was overpowered by too much vinegar. The basque cheesecake for dessert was excellent and came with some berries. With some minor changes, could have been an excellent meal.

Fantastic dinner! Service provided by Maisel was courteous and friendly, and the food she recommended exceptionally good! The chicken croquets creamy and crunchy! Red snapper fresh and the sauce amazing! Everything very tasty.!! And obviously a perfect Albarino to go with it!

Casa Xabi was nowhere in my plans before I stopped by. That evening I was actually headed to a different restaurant and i stopped along the way, while waiting to meet up a friend. I loved the menu options/aesthetics so much, that I cancelled my reservation and dined here instead. There are no regrets with this choice. The server gave us a complete run down of the menu and background information on Basque cuisine. Given that I'm Spanish, it really intrigued me. We started with the jamón ibérico de bellota....p h e n o m i n a l. For our Main course, we had the snapper and lamb shank. Everything was on a point. We could have easily Had a second appetizer, so I highly recommend getting two and then a main course. Service was great. I'd come back for a date or even a nice family dinner.

Disappointing. The restaurant is located in Coconut Grove, with tables at the sidewalk and an air-conditioned dining room with a view of the kitchen. We ordered a txacolí, a fresh young Basque wine that was appropriately priced and at the right temperature. We also had "matrimonio": three pieces of toasted bread with grated fresh tomato, an anchovy filet in oil, and anchovy filet in vinegar. It was quite delicious. We ordered a tortilla, wich was minuscule, around 3/4" high and maybe 3" across. The tortilla was somehow prepared in a pan that did not have enough olive oil, and tasted faintly of burnt egg as a result. Simple dishes require very precise execution, which Casa Xabi is unfortunately lacking. The same problem could be seen in the French fries, which were very soggy, and the salad, this time too acidic. The cheesecake, however, was perhaps the big disappointment. Instead of the the soft and creamy center Basque cheesecakes are known for, this one was tough and overcooked. The fruit compote and fresh strawberries were not able to help it. To top it all of, services was unattentive and just not nice, in spite of the chef walking around the dining room. In summary, excellent wines and interesting menu, but execution is lacking for prices at the higher end.

Outstanding! The shrimp in garlic and the croquetas, the rib eye, and the sliced peppers were absolutely fantastic! The chef came out and personally made sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend!

Really incredible food that is authentic to Basque cuisine down to the txakoli pour. We went for lunch so it was a little quieter, but had a great time. Get the Basque Cheesecake

My mom grew up in Spain, and even though we've lived in Miami for 25 years now she still loves to go out to Spanish restaurants. I googled some near us and Casa Xabi came up. We decided to go. My mom is very picky and she loved everything. From the ambiance, the music, the food, it was like going back to Spain for a moment. The waitress Liz was also very accommodating and even made a terrific wine choice for my mother. Will definitely come back!

Food quality and taste was good. However, the fish plate on the manu came with mushroom and when he brought it out it didn't have mushroom. I informed the waiter and he said they had changed it...and didn't do anything about it. Also, I ordered a wine and they had ran out. Waiter said there was another Pinot noir and it was $17 but charged me $18. Too many things wrong with this menu and restaurant .

Great new restaurant in the heart of Coconut Grove! If you have traveled Spain and have spent anytime in the Basque Region, you will know that this region has more Michelin Star restaurants, per capita, than any other place in the World. People from this area take their food very seriously and proudly. Casa Xabi encapsulates this feeling. The food is excellent, the service is amazing and the ambiance reminds me of a neighborhood bar in a small town in "EUZKADI" (Basque Land). I highly recommend this restaurant even if you have not traveled Spain or if you are not familiar with Basque cuisine. Casa Xabi will not disappoint. The owner, his name is Xabi of course, overseas how every plate is prepared and presented. I wish more restaurants in SoFlo would have this level of quality control. Enough said, I love this place and I am sure you will as well.

Casa Xabi has only been open for about two months; today I tried it for the Miami Spice lunch with my good friend. We ordered the hot dog, croquetas, arroz Ibérico, snapper and apple dessert. I accompanied my meal with a refreshing txakoli wine, perfect pairing with my fish and refreshing. The portions for the Miami Spice lunch were very generous and the food is authentic Basque. I definitely want to return and try more items on the menu. Chef Xabi came over and spoke to us about his concepts for the menu and passion for food. The service was great and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Loved this place!

Fantastic! Very authentic Spanish food. Everyone we have recommended to go there loves the place. First of all, the service is amazing. Very friendly and professional. And the food is incredible. The owner's wife is the chef and she is top notch. Anything you order is great. A couple of recommendations include the ensaladilla rusa, the croquetas, the jarrete de cordero, the arroz ibérico and the chipirones rellenos. The place is low key and cozy with a bar and outdoor seating. It's packed on the weekends because it's as good as any of the exquisite restaurants in Spain. Highly recommended.

Wonderful tapas! Croquettes were amazing; try both the jambon and gambas! Xabier is an outstanding chef, creating the real feel of a Basque tapas bar. Nice wine list, try the Albariño paired with the pulpo. Staff is attentive and good with their recommendations. San Sebastián - Xabier's home -- is the heart of amazing cuisine, and it is on full display at Casa Xabi!

The best authentic Basque cuisine you'll find in Miami. The croquettes, Russian salad (ensaladilla Rusa) and the txuleton (huge bone in ribeye cooked to Bar Nestor perfection) - those that know San Sebastián know it's phenomenal. The owner is super nice. You feel like you're in a restaurant in San Sebastián. Oh - I just went last night (8/17/24) and the basque cheesecake was perfect - it was like la viña in Donostia (San Sebastian).

Food was just ok. For that location, I'd choose a lot of other options in the Grove. Didn't have anything memorable, and the service was a bit off.

Exceptional experience! The service, food, and wine are all outstanding. Our servers were truly amazing, offering personalized recommendations based on our preferences. And what a wonderful touch - when we mentioned it was a birthday celebration, they warmly shook our hands and wished me a happy birthday! We can't wait to return. The food is divine - don't miss the tortilla de bacalao and solomillo, absolute perfection in every bite!

Positively the best service I have experienced in Miami. Coupled with that is the outstanding flavors of the food. The chef guided us to something that was on the menu for the next day and made it for us. Our server guided us to the goat cheesecake...a delicate delight! Cold cava! Great wine selection! Love it!

The arroz iberico is delicious! And the croquetas are a must. Our server was so sweet and attentive. Definitely not your regular Spanish cuisine-- has more of an upscale twist to all the dishes but very good food!! Great ambiance and location.

We had an incredible dining experience tonight at Casa Xabi. The food is excellent and the service is just as great; the staff's recommendations are spot-on and every dish is beautiful and incredibly original (and the wine bottle that was recommended to us paired perfectly with our order). Oh, and the place is spotless. You'll definitely feel at home here. Thank you Xavier and everyone else that made our night so great - we'll definitely be back soon. Seb, ivette & Nina.

The best croquetas , get the ibérico hm croquetas, las carrilleras amazing , and do not forget the garlic shrimp, the place is super cute , and the service was great , great wine selection , get the Carmelo Rodero, it will never disappoint

Fantastic restaurant! A trip to northern Spain just around the corner! Superb quality, amazing service team, delicious food and wine selections. Beautiful and cozy ambiance.

Everything was delicious and very authentic. I would recommend to anyone and chef was very nice. My favorite dish was the arroz iberico

We were a large party and they handled it well. The snapper was outstanding. The restaurant itself is charmingly casual and clearly a place for the locals. I would go back if invited. If I lived in the neighborhood I visit more often. The service was fair.

Staff was very pleasant and attentive. Food was okay. What I would recommend for sure is Maine lobster risotto (had a lot of flavor) and the ham croquettes.

Wandering Coconut Grove on a Saturday evening we came across this charming recently opened Spanish restaurant. Chef Xabi came by to discuss his art (and anyone who has been to San Sebastián, home of the highest concentration of Michelin restaurants in the world, appreciates this art). The cuisine was worthy is San Sebastián. The wine was superb as well. I look forward to my next visit to Coconut Grove.

The service is great, and seating outdoor is perfect, but the food is overpriced and tasteless.

The food was delicious. Lisel was a great server. Will definitely come back. We had the octopus, the chipirones rellenos, and the Basque cheesecake: to die for!

Great food, great service!! Our waiter was fabulous, very courteous and knowledgeable.!! Will come back!!

A taste of Spain in the Grove. Food is delicious and the staff provides exceptional service.

Service was incredible, Mariana was so kind and wonderful. The food was also incredible. Best restaurant in the grove in a while.

Fish with Green Sauce was a miss- way too salty. Croquetas were excellent Service was good. Ambience nice, we sat outside and it was a nice experience except for the main course

Good was excellent Service was very good Beautiful day in Coconut Grove perfect ambience

Excellent all the way around! Great food, great service!!! Super cute place Can't wait to come back!!

Overpriced and poor quality. We ordered a filet mignon and it was so tough it couldn't be chewed. It came with a single floret of cauliflower. We also ordered corvina which was totally smothered in green pea puree and came with three tiny mushrooms.

Waoooooo excelente todo la comida 5 estrellas y la atención de la mesera y la host que nos convenció para que entráramos y probáramos acertó , ella es Alejandra y la mesera es Lisel, gracias por todo ! Y conocimos al chef y dueño Xabier, recomiendo este sitio Casa Xabi al 100%

Amazing good, chef, service! Good is original, authentic flavorful and has amazing value! Great for foodies! Shareable menu! Highly recommend and would say best in miami!!!

Absolutely amazing service and authentic Basque food! The salpicon is delicious! Highly recommend mend for lunch and dinner!!!!!

Excellent food, even better service! Norelys was an excellent server and was very attentive. Definitely give this place a try!!

Authentic Basque cuisine. Croquetas with bechamiel were so good. Piquillos were delicious. The snapper with txakoli butter sauce and caviar was exquisite. Just when we thought it couldn't get better the basque cheesecake finished the perfect evening. Oso ondo!! Definitely coming back.

Very nice atmosphere very good food and service Worth the visit with friends ir family

This new Basque restaurant makes a great addition to the dining scene in Coconut Grove. The restaurant itself is very cozy and with a sophisticated European flair. Our waiters were fantastic and showed good knowledge of the menu. Our food selection was fantastic but I wish they had a better wine selection by the glass. Overall it was a great experience.