Versailles Restaurant

History

Versailles opened in 1971 on Calle Ocho and grew into the unofficial town square of Miami's Cuban community — where political news breaks, campaigns stump, and big wins are celebrated at the walk-up window. Named (with a wink) for the French palace, it pairs an ornate dining room with a bakery and ventanita, and has served generations the medianoche: the 'midnight' sandwich, traditionally eaten after a night out, on a softer, sweeter roll than the classic Cuban.