Tigre opens its doors in Miami’s Little River District
The Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is nestled by a manatee sanctuary, steps off Biscayne Boulevard. It combines the serenity of river life with a modern take on Argentinian cuisine.
From left to right: Eduardo Suarez, Deborah de Corral, Marcos Chantres
Tigre is a restaurant and bar inspired by traditional Buenos Aires cafes and neighborhood bistros or “bodegones”, while taking notes from American cuisine and Miami’s emblematic mix of cultural influences. The restaurant opened its doors on February 2021; the indoor-outdoor property features over 100 ft of breezeway waterfront seating.
Tigre is a concept created by three Argentinian friends with one goal in common: bringing a new vision of Argentinian cuisine and hospitality to Miami. Chef Deborah de Corral is the creative mind and the heart behind the food. Eduardo Suarez, founder and designer of Casa Florida (Miami), Shelter Pizza, Rosarito Fish Shack, and El Almacén (NYC), applied his unique eye to development and design. While Marcos Chantres, involved in the development of local and national awarded brands and a veteran in the hospitality business, is the Food & Beverage Director.
Why Tigre? Tigre, an emblematic town by the river just minutes north of Buenos Aires City is a favorite spot for locals to escape from city life. Wooden houses with Victorian era British flare, waterfront decks and wild gardens full of Litoral native flora and fauna make this sleepy town unique and magical. Also one of the partners, Deborah, happens to be a native of Tigre! As soon as she saw the property with it's huge deck by the water she was immediately taken back to long summer weekends spent fishing by the river and sipping ice cold mate under an orange tree.
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Tigre's menu features an array of small plates, many of them based on Argentinian classics with a contemporary elevated approach, a good amount of vegetable forward dishes and a variety of perfectly grilled meats and seafood. Their full bar specializes in aperitifs and original handcrafted cocktails, in addition to a carefully curated wine list highlighting Argentinian wines.
A closer look at Tigre’s menu reveals familiar influences from South American regional cuisines and Argentinian deep-rooted traditions, blended with local ingredients and a hint of Floridian flare. The Tigre team prides themselves on sourcing the best products local farms and vendors have to offer with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients.
“I’m always after that balance between bold flavors, freshness and contrast in texture, letting the ingredients shine while allowing myself to be creative and push boundaries. My aim is to stimulate your palate and your mind, even surprise you if I can ... but my ultimate goal is to uplift your spirit and make you happy. Real food is about real emotional connection,” shares Deborah.
Tigre is not just about dining, it’s also about cultivating community, bringing a calm atmosphere just steps away from one of Miami’s busiest intersections. With different spaces, and welcoming staff, Tigre is both the perfect place to unwind after a long day, sipping a gin cocktail by the river while the sun sets; and to host a wood-fired dinner for your birthday.
Address 620 NE 78th Street. For reservations please visit tigre.miami/reservations
For more information, and to coordinate interviews please contact florencia@raygunagency.com