Chimba
A pan-South American restaurant and cocktail bar on NE 2nd Ave, with lunch, happy hour, brunch menus and a music-forward room.
Checked October 2026
Good for groups and birthdays that want food, drinks and a soundtrack in one stop. The trade-off: it spreads across a whole continent rather than going deep on one country, and quiet conversation isn't the point.
Four menus, one continent
Chimba runs four separate menus: an all-day one, a lunch special, a happy hour list and brunch. The kitchen covers South America rather than one country, and Google files it under Peruvian, Argentinian and even Mexican, so expect a spread more than a deep dive. The site text doesn't list dishes or prices, so pull up the menu before you pick a time. It sits at $$, and 4.8 from about 1,250 Google reviews says most people leave happy with what they ordered.
Music on the side
Music is half the pitch here. The restaurant sells itself on pairing South American food with the sound of the continent, and it keeps an events lineup you can check before booking. That makes it a solid pick for a group dinner or a birthday where some noise is welcome. It's a weaker pick if you want to hear every word across the table. Google lists it as a cocktail bar too, so a round before dinner fits the plan. Check the events page for what's on your night.
Hours and the table
Doors open at noon Monday through Friday and at 11 am on weekends. It closes at 10:30 pm most nights and stays open until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. That long day is the useful part: lunch special at midday, happy hour later, dinner after. Reservations aren't required, but the restaurant recommends booking, and with a rating this high it's worth doing for a weekend night or a bigger group. You'll find it at 2830 NE 2nd Ave, near 28th Street.
Reservations
Walk-ins are allowed, but book ahead for Friday or Saturday night, when it's open until 11:30 pm.
Good to know
There's a separate lunch special menu and a happy hour menu, so check which one runs when you plan to go.
Questions people ask
Do you need a reservation at Chimba Miami?
No, reservations aren't required, but the restaurant recommends booking to make sure you get a table.
What are Chimba's hours?
It opens at noon on weekdays and 11 am on weekends, closing at 10:30 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.
What kind of food does Chimba serve?
South American food from across the continent, with Peruvian and Argentinian influences, plus cocktails, served from all-day, lunch special, happy hour and brunch menus.