Amelia's 1931
Sweetwater, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Amelia's 1931 is a neighborhood spot in Southwest Miami open Wednesday through Sunday, with late-night weekend hours and a Sunday brunch service. The dining room suits celebrations and group gatherings, but the lack of published chef credentials, awards, or cuisine-type data makes it difficult to assess kitchen mastery against Miami's deeper dining bench. Easy to book, worth considering if you're already in the area and prioritize convenience over destination dining.
About Amelia's 1931
Amelia's 1931 is a Miami venue. It is closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–10 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 5 PM–1 AM; and open Sunday from 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–9 PM. The dress code is casual.
Beyond those basics, specific details such as cuisine type, menu highlights, chef information, pricing, seating capacity, reservation process, and private-event setup are not available. If those details matter for your plans, confirm them directly with Amelia's 1931 before you go.
What the Kitchen Delivers
Details about Amelia's 1931's cuisine, signature dishes, menu format, or culinary accolades are not available. This is a practical planning page rather than a critical review, providing the venue name, city, hours, and casual dress code.
If you are comparing options before choosing where to dine, you may also want to look up nearby or regional alternatives such as Finka Table & Tap, KOW Restaurant, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery, El Toro Loco Steakhouse Tamiami, or Moo Arte en Carnes. Compare current menus, hours, and reservation details directly before deciding.
Timing and Logistics
For evening visits, Amelia's 1931 opens at 5 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday service ends at 10 PM, Friday and Saturday service runs until 1 AM, and Sunday evening service ends at 9 PM. Sunday also includes an earlier 11 AM–3:30 PM service window.
Amelia's 1931 is in Miami. Specific street-level location details are not available, so confirm directions directly before traveling.
Explore more dining in our full Miami restaurants guide, or branch into Miami bars and Miami experiences for broader occasion planning.
Planning details
- Location
- 13601 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- amelias1931.com
- Phone
- +13055544949
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Amelia's 1931 presents as a quietly accomplished neighborhood restaurant tucked into Southwest Miami rather than a spotlight-chasing destination. The copy positions the kitchen and dining room in a more intimate register: quieter, community-anchored and deliberately unflashy. The restaurant is described as drawing from local producers and embedding a sourcing philosophy into everyday operations, so the atmosphere reads less like theatrical fine dining and more like a polished, thoughtfully curated local table that serious eaters in Miami follow for authenticity rather than awards.
Best For
This is a place for people who come for the food first: dinner-focused diners, couples seeking a considered date-night meal, and groups who appreciate inventive, ingredient-forward cooking. The profile explicitly distances Amelia's 1931 from the business-dinner circuit and from high-profile destination rooms, signaling it works best as a neighborhood anchor for celebrations that favor substance over spectacle and for diners who prioritize local sourcing and culinary authenticity.
Ordering Tips
The menu leans into bold fusion flavors—order with an eye toward the kitchen’s cross-cultural touches. Standouts listed include Escargot with umami butter and Cuban bread points, Kimchi clam chowder, Gochujang paella and Pan-seared halibut with pickled Thai chili; Boniato gnocchi with rocoto cream sauce and Braised oxtail with tamal en cazuela showcase the restaurant’s blend of traditions. Pick a mix of the signature plates to experience the range of savory, spicy and tangy elements that define Amelia’s 1931.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish underground supper club with a 1950s aesthetic, whimsical design hidden behind an unexpected door in a nondescript strip mall, creating an elegant yet approachable atmosphere with moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Escargot with umami butter and Cuban bread points
- Kimchi clam chowder
- Gochujang paella
- Pan-seared halibut with pickled Thai chili
- Boniato gnocchi with rocoto cream sauce
- Braised oxtail with tamal en cazuela
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 13601 SW 26th St, Miami, FL 33175
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery, Notable alternative
- Finka Table & Tap, Notable alternative
- El Toro Loco Steakhouse Tamiami, Notable alternative
- KOW Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Moo Arte en Carnes, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Amelia's 1931 sits in a residential pocket of Southwest Miami where dining density thins compared to Brickell, Wynwood, or Coral Gables. For special-occasion dining with verifiable kitchen pedigree, Moo Arte en Carnes offers Argentine steakhouse precision with a clearer value proposition, while Finka Table & Tap delivers farm-to-table Florida ingredients with a Latin accent and stronger critical recognition. If you're seeking Cuban comfort food closer to downtown, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery provides faster service and a menu with decades of neighborhood trust.
KOW Restaurant brings Cantonese technique and dim sum execution to the table, a stronger pick if your occasion calls for cuisine-specific mastery rather than a general neighborhood option. Amelia's 1931 is easiest to book among this, no advance reservation pressure, no weekend waitlist stress, but that accessibility reflects its positioning as a local gathering spot rather than a citywide draw. If you're already in the SW 26th Street corridor and want a celebration-friendly room without the drive into denser dining zones, it works. If you're crossing Miami for a marquee meal, the peers above offer clearer culinary rationale.
For value-driven diners, El Toro Loco Steakhouse Tamiami delivers Argentine steak in the same geographic band with published menu pricing and a reputation for portion size. Amelia's 1931 may offer a quieter room or a different menu focus, but without published cuisine type or price range, it's harder to position against these alternatives with confidence. Book it for convenience and ambiance; cross-shop the peers above for specific culinary mastery or better-documented value.
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Compare Amelia's 1931
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia's 1931 | Miami | No published awards |
| Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery | Tamiami | No published awards |
| Finka Table & Tap | Miami | No published awards |
| El Toro Loco Steakhouse Tamiami | Miami | No published awards |
| KOW Restaurant | Miami | No published awards |
| Moo Arte en Carnes | Miami | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Amelia's 1931?
Reservation and walk-in details are not available. Amelia's 1931 is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM–1 AM, and Sunday from 11 AM–3:30 PM and 5–9 PM. Confirm booking details directly with the venue before you go.
Is Amelia's 1931 good for a special occasion?
Amelia's 1931 is in Miami, has a casual dress code, and keeps evening hours Wednesday through Sunday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Details about atmosphere, seating, private rooms, or event accommodations are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Amelia's 1931?
The schedule lists an earlier Sunday service from 11 AM–3:30 PM and dinner-hour service Wednesday through Sunday. Weekday lunch service is not available. Menu differences between service periods are not available.
Can Amelia's 1931 accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private-room availability, and seating layout are not available. If you are planning for a larger party, contact Amelia's 1931 directly and confirm availability for your preferred time.
What should I order at Amelia's 1931?
What are alternatives to Amelia's 1931 in Miami?
If you are comparing options, consider looking up Amelia's 1931 alongside Finka Table & Tap, KOW Restaurant, Islas Canarias Cafe, Restaurant & Bakery, El Toro Loco Steakhouse Tamiami, and Moo Arte en Carnes. Confirm each venue's current menu, hours, and location details before making plans.
Is Amelia's 1931 good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details such as counter seating, bar seating, or room layout are not available. For a quieter timing option, the schedule shows Wednesday and Thursday hours from 5–10 PM, but the actual atmosphere can vary.
