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Walrus Rodeo

#12 of 22 Restaurants in Miami

7.7Friend Score / 10

The wood-fired second act from Boia De's team, where seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking makes pizza, lasagna and oysters feel new. Come for the mustard green lasagna with lamb ragu and the porcelet porchetta, cooked over live fire in a whimsically decorated room. Honest caveat: it's not cheap for how casual it looks — expect around $150 a head with a drink or two, and dishes are meant for sharing.

“Walrus Rodeo takes a sharp left in the opposite direction—and in the process makes us feel like we're tasting pizza, lasagna, and oysters for the very first time.”
— The Infatuation

Key facts

Hours
Monday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Price$$$
Nearest transitLittle Haiti; near the 9/10 Metrobus on NE 2nd Ave. No Metrorail nearby — most people drive or rideshare. Street and lot parking around the plaza.
Time neededAbout 1.5 to 2 hours for a full shared meal across several courses
Best time to goEarly seating around 5:30-6:30pm on a weeknight; it's small and fills up, and the kitchen is at its calmest then
Last verifiedJuly 13, 2026

Friend Score

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Frequently asked questions

How much should I expect to spend?
It reads casual but eats like a splurge. Individual plates run roughly $26 for the lasagna up to $45-48 for gnocchi and porchetta. With a couple of drinks, plan on about $150 per person for a full dinner. Portions are built for sharing, which helps stretch the value.
What's the vibe and setting like?
Playful and unpretentious — vibrant colors, whimsical wallpaper and custom murals in a corner spot of a Little Haiti shopping plaza. It feels more spacious and upbeat than the tiny, intense Boia De next door. Good for a lively dinner rather than a hushed fine-dining night.
What kind of food does Walrus Rodeo serve?
It's hard to pin to one cuisine. There's Italian DNA — lasagna, gnocchi, wood-oven pizzas — but they don't call themselves an Italian restaurant or a pizzeria. The kitchen is built around live fire, and the menu is seasonal, vegetable-forward and ingredient-driven, changing with what's good.
What are the must-order dishes?
The mustard green lasagna with lamb ragu is the signature and rarely comes off the menu. Regulars also point to the porcelet porchetta, the potato gnocchi, charred bone marrow, carrot tartare and the wood-oven quail. Come with a group so you can share across the table.
Has Walrus Rodeo won any awards?
It landed on The New York Times's 2024 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States and is featured in the MICHELIN Guide for Florida. Its sibling Boia De holds a Michelin star. Walrus Rodeo itself is a recommended Michelin listing rather than a starred restaurant.
Who is behind Walrus Rodeo and is it related to Boia De?
Yes — it comes from Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer, the couple behind the Michelin-starred Boia De, which sits in the same Little Haiti plaza. They brought on chef and partner Jeff Maxfield to run the kitchen. Think of it as Boia De's bigger, more freewheeling wood-fired sibling.
Is it good for dietary restrictions or vegetarians?
Vegetables genuinely get top billing here, so vegetarians tend to eat well — the carrot tartare and produce-driven plates are highlights, not afterthoughts. The menu shifts seasonally and the staff are helpful, so flag allergies when you book and again at the table.
Do I need a reservation?
It's a small room — 32 seats plus a nine-seat wine and beer bar — so a reservation is strongly recommended, especially on weekends. Booking is available through Resy. If you're solo or a duo, the bar can be a good walk-in bet earlier in the evening.

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