Carlyle Cafe sits in the Art Deco Carlyle building on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Stop for cocktails, seafood platters or a Cuban-style chicken meal, with views toward the beach and music in the evening. The seafood tower is sized for sharing; steak and hamburgers are also on the menu. The building’s curved corners and strong vertical lines are part of the appeal, and its façade has appeared in films including Scarface and The Birdcage. Expect a wait at busy times, so consider visiting off-peak.
The Carlyle building
Carlyle Cafe is set in the Carlyle, an Art Deco building on Ocean Drive designed by German American architect Richard Kiehnel. Its exterior combines tall vertical piers, horizontal lines, projecting sunshades and curved corners. The building is close to the beach, and the address places the cafe among Ocean Drive’s Art Deco landmarks.
A familiar film setting
The Carlyle’s façade has appeared in several films, including Scarface and The Birdcage. In The Birdcage, the building served as the setting for a gay nightclub. Its screen appearances make the exterior worth a look before or after your meal. Gianni Versace’s former mansion is about 100 yards away.
Perguntas frequentes
What food can you order at Carlyle Cafe?
The menu includes a seafood tower, seafood platters, Cuban-style chicken, New York steak and hamburgers.
Does Carlyle Cafe have cocktails?
Yes. Cocktails are available, and the cafe has music in the evening.
Where is Carlyle Cafe?
It is at 1250 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, Florida, in the Carlyle building.
