FIRE STATION No. 4

By  Mike Miller April 25, 2025

Fire Station No. 4, located in Miami’s Brickell Financial District, is a historic gem transformed into the vibrant restaurant “Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita” since October 2007.

Built in 1923, this Mediterranean Revival-style building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, blends architectural charm with modern dining.

The restaurant offers international fusion cuisine, a rooftop terrace with Miami skyline views, and a lively lounge.  It's a unique destination for history and food enthusiasts.

Designed by architect H. Hasting Mundy, Fire Station No. 4 served as one of Miami’s earliest firehouses, operational until the 1980s. Its Mediterranean Revival design, featuring a two-story hipped roof, arcaded porch, stucco walls, and unique balconies, reflects the era’s architectural trends.

In the 1980s, it became “Firehouse Four,” a popular Miami Vice-era nightlife spot, before briefly housing the restaurant Mosaico. The 2007 opening of Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita, spearheaded by Madrid restaurateur Carlos Galan, marked a new chapter. 

It preserved the building’s legacy while introducing affordable, eclectic dining. The station’s role in Miami’s growth and its survival through decades of urban change underscore its cultural importance. 

Situated at 1000 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130, the restaurant is open Monday–Wednesday, 4 PM–11 PM; Thursday, 4 PM–midnight; Friday, 4 PM–1 AM; Saturday, 10 AM–1 AM; and Sunday, 10 AM–11 PM.

No admission fee applies, but dining costs vary. Reservations are recommended at 305-403-3103, especially for the rooftop terrace. Valet parking is available, with metered parking nearby or the Miami Metro Rail at Brickell Station.

Visitors should dress casually chic, plan for 1–2 hours, and check for events like weekend brunch (Saturday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM). The site is ADA-accessible. 

• The restaurant’s name, inspired by playful whimsy, reflects its four-tiered pricing model, simplifying menu choices.  

• In 2023, Dolores celebrated the building’s 100th anniversary with a custom Fire Station No. 4 Crafted Beer, honoring firefighters with proceeds supporting the Miami Firefighter Benevolent Association.  

• The original fire poles remain, though unusable, adding nostalgic charm.  

• The rooftop, Brickell’s only dining terrace, hosted a 2016 brunch launch blending American classics like chicken and waffles with Latin-inspired huevos rotos.  

• The Lolita Wine Bar downstairs transforms into a trendy lounge with live DJs on weekends, capturing Miami’s vibrant nightlife. 

FIRE STATION No. 4 WEBSITE (Dolores-Lolita)