Otto’s High Dive

"The swank neighborhood rum bar oozes all the midcentury Cuban charm and lively conviviality without the deafening clamor and clang. Experienced bartenders shake, stir, and pour refined Cuban-inspired rum-based cocktails like the “guava pastelito” and espresso-roasted “Bustelo Biafra,” but there’s a focused selection of Cuban fare here worthy enough to have earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024." - Faiyaz Kara

"You’ll be reeled into Otto’s for the drinks. They have over 30 cocktails like the Chancleta made with mezcal and hibiscus, and we love the Happy Hour highballs. But you should also order some of their Cuban food and linger in the often-bumping dining room. They do a great ropa vieja that’s particularly cinnamon- and ancho pepper-forward, and a perfectly moist guava and cheese pastelito. You might even see them roast a pig on the patio, which they use in the medianoche, a sandwich that’s essentially the same as the Cubano, except the pork is flanked by some sweeter bread. It’s our favorite place to have a fun dinner out with friends, or sit at the bar solo and watch the bartenders shaking up orders like they’re Energizer bunnies." - cheryl rodewig, gabe bergado, ryan pfeffer, macy johnson

"You’ll be reeled into Otto’s for the drinks. They have over 30 cocktails like the Chancleta made with mezcal and hibiscus, and we love the Happy Hour highballs. But you should also order some of their Cuban food and linger in the often-bumping dining room. They do a great ropa vieja that’s particularly cinnamon- and ancho pepper-forward, and a perfectly moist guava and cheese pastelito. You might even see them roast a pig on the patio, which they use in the medianoche, a sandwich that’s essentially the same as the Cubano, except the pork is flanked by some sweeter bread. It’s our favorite place to have a fun dinner out with friends, or sit at the bar solo and watch the bartenders shaking up orders like they’re Energizer bunnies." - Cheryl Rodewig

"Congratulations to Justin Levaughn of Otto's High Dive, the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida Exceptional Cocktail Award Winner! Initially starting as a busser and dishwasher, Levaughn worked his way through dive bars and clubs to break into the world of cocktails." - The MICHELIN Guide

"This tiny but oh-so-sweet space recalls the charm of Old Florida with its whitewashed brick walls and white tile floors. Billed as a neighborhood rum bar, Otto's High Dive is on point at every turn, from the genuine service to the unfussy but well-executed food. The kitchen delivers a concise edit of Floridian/Cuban fare with oodles of tropical elements. Begin with oysters before moving on to an array of cold and hot plates ranging from a shrimp cocktail that's all grown up with its thick "Bloody Mary" sauce to chicken mojo and ropa vieja with sides like rice and beans. Cinnamon bread pudding topped with a delightfully tangy cream cheese whip is a memorable sign-off. Rum is all around, from the Cuba Libre on tap to the daiquiris available by the pitcher." - Michelin Inspector