Owned by SOBE visionary and pioneer Mark Soyka (of Soyka, News Cafe, and the very missed Van Dyke Cafe) this reimagined gem sits beaming just waiting to be discovered. I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember the last time I dined at a remodeled 1923 former fresh-water pump house. Walking up to Cafe Roval, I felt eager to explore every inch of this historic location.

The coral walkway off the side led me to the back of the building where the inside and outside dining spaces meet. Twas a typical Miami muggy night, of course, I chose to sit inside. What a great decision!

Exit reality and enter another world. Are we still in the 305? Nothing about the interior design screams tropical or flashy Miami. As per our waitress, Tel Aviv’s chic and popular 1960s hotspot, Cafe Roval is the inspiration for the…READ MORE.