Mary Brickell Village

Came here because there is a Publix inside so we could grab some booze and snacks. I saw a few other stores, restaurants and shops but nothing really caught my attention. Lots of people eating though so it must be a good place to dine-​in with friends and family. Parking here was a hassle.

This place is a two story oasis in a sea of skyscrapers and construction.
Quite a few places to grab some food or an adult beverage, a few boutiques and a Publix grocery store. I wouldn’t set this place as a destination but it is a nice place to stumble upon.

The Quick: Cute outdoor shopping area with plenty of restaurants (from chains to fine dining). Close to the water and very lively.
The Details: If you’re staying in Brickell, it’s a great outdoor area with restaurants and shops to walk around. Very popular at night with locals and tourists alike. Plenty of happy hours and live music. Check Unilocal!For individual restaurant reviews– there should be something for everyone.
The Damage: Free to walk around and people watch.

I was disappointed. I was looking for an area with boutiques and high-​rated local restaurants with patio seating. I was hoping to find somewhere to buy some gifts and do some quality window-​shopping. This area was recommended to me by the concierge and two Über drivers. When I got there, I was disappointed to find a mediocre «shopping» area with a couple chain restaurants and a couple touristy places. It took all of 10 minutes to wander through the area. The surrounding area wasn’t very wander-​friendly either. I still haven’t been able to find the kind of area I’m looking for in Miami! This area was a waste two Über rides, a dinner, and my time.

Good restaurants, a publix and some mediocre stores. Bad parking and a lot of traffic make it a difficult destination unless you take public transit (subway and metro mover) or walk. I fear it will get worse once City Center is completed.

We stayed in one of the hotels in Brickell and wanted to find some good restaurants. Luckily the restaurants in Mary Brickell Village were within walking distance. Lots of restaurants, cafes and bars.
During the day it’s quite calm with many people sitting outside eating brunch or enjoying a cup of coffee. One thing to note is during the day there is LOTS of construction in the area — Brickell is a thriving and growing area — so you’ll have to be mindful of the various big rigs driving by or sound of drills/​etc.
In the evening it’s a very thriving area — seems to be one of the places to be at night. I can’t comment on the parking as we didn’t drive there but there was a free shuttle that would drive people to places in the area.
I definitely like the area and would go again next time I’m in Miami.

Below average retail center which is basically the town center of Brickell (until City Center opens).
Poor layout, dangerous to cross the street as center is split in two by S. Miami Ave, mainly chain restaurants although a few highlights are Toscano Divino and Doraku.
I would grad this place a C.

This is a cool little spot in Brickell that gives you multiple restaurant/​shopping/​bar choices all within a few blocks, and oh yeah if you feel guilty after all of the eating, the cocktails, and the ice cream there is a gym, again just incase. If you are walking around Brickell and wondering what you are going to do with all of that disposable income you have a standard studio apartment is $ 1700 a month, again just incase.

Need to place to shop, eat and grab a quick drink … This is the spot !! Especially for out of town guest. Park in the garage and walk up and down the strip /​ladies wear cute comfortable sandals and shades!

While visiting Miami, I stayed at the Conrad on Brickell. On my first day, I went out exploring and happily found Mary Brickwell Village! There are a ton of shops here and endless restaurants. There is also a Publix and Massage Luxe and a few other random places (I saw a mens barbershop that looked like it had a cool vibe).
I had such a great time walking around and shopping. I will note that it seemed like there was a much higher ratio of women’s to men’s stores. Oh well, lucky me!
There are also tons of places to stop to eat and drink. BF and I went to Blue Martini (cigar/​martini bar) a couple of times with some friends which was really fun for their nightlife.
Definitely recommend checking out if you live/​are staying in this area. I loved that it was a five minute walk from out hotel because parking definitely seemed like it would have been stressful.

Since leaving the Magic City I have noticed how much I didn’t enjoy the nightlife there. On the rare occasions I’d go out for a few drinks with friends we’d usually end up in Brickell, and often times at MBV. I can’t stand the crowds/​prices of SoBe. I’m frightened by the deserted apocalyptic like vibe in the Grove. Wynwood is a recent contender, but I can’t stand thee is never any parking. So although Mary Brickell Village is full of meatheads with ripped shirts leaving LA fitness, stuck up girls with silicone features and older gentlemen looking for a young moocher — it is the best alternative.
*FADO — Celebrated a few birthdays here. Cool vibe, great to catch a beer, but does get super packed on the weekends.
*Blue Martini — I feel it’s best during the week for happy hours.
*Burger & Beer — Had horrible service here once, the food wasn’t too good either.
*Brother Jimmys — Attended a media event and sampled some of the food — it was actually really good.
Parking in Brickell can be tricky so I always just head straight to this parking lot and then walk over to wherever I am headed. Quick hop over the street to RICE for some lunch, or down to Pericone’s for some dinner.
Not my favorite place in the world, but it’s certainly my top choice for Miami boozing/​entertainment areas (and with that still at 3 stars.)

Brickell is easily one of my favorite places in Miami! At nighttime, It reminds me of New York! :-) All of the buildings are so tall and close together, the bright lights and then there’s a cute little spot in Brickell– Mary Brickell Village. Mary Brickell Village has several cute little boutiques that have caught my eye and tons dining options, such as Doraku Sushi, PF Changs, Rosa Mexicano, Burger & Beer. I love them all!
Oh, and they have a bunch of bars– perfect for barhopping or a girls night out! Check out Fado’s for a beer with friends or maybe Taverna Opa if you’re in the dancing mood!
Either way, Mary Brickell is perfect to come visit during day or night!

Fancy place with different kind of restaurants surrounding it. Modern structure.

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!! Very up-​and-​coming area… every time that I pass through Mary Brickell Village I see something new that is pooping up soon or just opened.
Let’s see… where to start?
The bars aren’t the best but for the area, I’ll take it! Blue Martini, Baru, Dolores but you can call me Lolita, Balans, Fado, and the list goes on and on.
Restaurants…too many to name! My favorites are Balans and the infamous Doraku! P. F changs is a nice lunch spot and Toscana Divino is a great dinner spot.
There are a few boutiques in Mary Brickell (my favorite being Atikshop and Essence) as well as some outlets to fill the craving of your sweet tooth (LA Sweets, etc.). Need a massage and a hair cut? No problem, there’s a massage envy and a hair salon (Tony & Guy I believe it’s called) right near Massage Envy so you can kill two birds with one stone (who would ever want to do that, right? What a saying).
There’s even a publix, fedex-​kinkos, dry-​cleaners, shoe repair shop, organic pet store, and more names to make your head spin!
Mary Brickell Village is a great place to spend the day. I would rather spend the day in Mary Brickell Village than the Grove or South Beach, but that’s just me!

Great little spot for shopping and grabbing a bite to eat!
Stopped in a few times on my last trip to Miami. Loved the boutiques!

Love the crowd, the ability to have dinner, shop and stay for drinks and dancing.

I just moved to the area and every unit I looked at in Brickell boasted how close it was to Mary Brickell Village. I kept thinking, «wow, this place must be the bomb if that’s all I keep reading about.» So I was very excited to visit once I moved just a few blocks to MBV.
In general, it’s nice. I mean, I’m always thankful to have any type of shopping nearby for convenience sake. I love having a grocery store in walking distance and anything that can make my life easier is a definite plus.
I guess it really comes down to what you look for in a plaza. MBV has a ton of eating options, which is terrific when you’re hungry and I will say I’m that way often trying different places out. Sometimes though I need things that can’t be purchased at MBV and it would be great if there were a different variety of stores there. I don’t even think there’s a men’s clothing option in there at all.
Like I said it’s great if you don’t need something specific. I guess that’s why they build Targets, but if you want to drink your a@@ off or get some TCBY you’re in the right spot.
One other thing: The parking lot gets on my last nerve. Getting in/​out can be the biggest pain because the ticket machines at the gate are always breaking.

Over the years, Brickell has become one of those South Florida attractions. Kind of like South Beach. And like South Beach or the Grove or the Gables or whatever else you can think of, its aim is to create an environment in which a patron can park, walk around, and, like casting a line while fishing a hundred times, hope that one of the places bites.
And I mean, I guess it succeeds.
I guess.
I just feel that every place in Mary Brickell Village — from Blue Martini to Fado to Burger & Beer Joint to the myriad faux Irish Pubs that keep popping up like the plague of the Middle Ages — is more commercial than it is substance. What they’re selling you isn’t a necessarily a quality product or even a worthwhile experience. What’s being sold is the overall theme, and that theme is, very simply put, «Miami.»
I don’t know. I end up here every so often, but if you’ve read any of the handful of reviews that I’ve proffered for Mary Brickell’s businesses, (save for maybe one or two) you’ll find that my feeling toward the area is largely lukewarm.
Really, if you’re looking to have a better, more low-​key and, (gasp!) original time, make your way toward some of the surrounding establishments. Like Blackbird Ordinary or Tobacco Road.

I remember a time in Miami without Mary Brickell Village, I remember the plans, the hearings and the ground breaking. We now have it, and it is nice to have another place within our city to hang out, grab a bite, have a beer or even an good happy hour.
Strolling through this area on the weekends is pretty cool, there are plenty of options for eating, people watching or working out.
Triple bonus, ditch the car and arrive by metro rail, you will feel free and pedestrian, a rare sensation in Miami.

Spending the afternoon walking around with a friend who has never been to Mary Brickell. When I first moved to the downtown area, this place was exciting for me. I spent probably three days a week here, walking around, dining etc…
There are a few restaurants that I still visit that are very good. But the shopping is just not happening. Small little boutiques that are way overpriced and nothing cute anyhow.
I do enjoy walking around, because it does have so much potential to be something greater. As a local there is nothing enticing me to come back over and over again. I can’t explain what has happened but now I go there very seldomly. WHY?
Other than a few restaurants, nothing else is keeping my interest. Of course other than my favorite Publix. They need to work on some marketing and promotions and get some events and music there.
Great place for a street party, art fair, craft festival… etc…Oh why not a wine and food festival…
Now that would make some pretty cool events…