Bay Club

I finally found a bar in South Beach with a nice chill vibe. It was busy when we arrived but…read morefortunate to find a table to sit down and sip on some drinks. The staff here was also very welcoming and friendly. I tried their Mamey Swizzle and instantly fell in love. It came with rum, Mezcal, mamey-ginger puree and Jamaican bitters. We had mojitos during our dinner and some more mojitos at another bar that I didn't have that great of a vibe. So it's fair to say we had enough alcohol to call it a night, but this Mamey swizzle was so delicious I had to order another one. We'll be in Miami later this month and you can bet your ass that I'll be returning for some more of their Mamey swizzle.

We love a good speakeasy vibe, and finding Swizzle was tough if you aren't familiar with the area…read more Tucked away in the Stiles Hotel is the small intimate bar, Swizzle. We were seated in the main bar area and both ordered a beverage. I got the Amazonia, a gin based drink with agave lavender and lemon juice with a macha rim. Caleb got the El Presidente, which is a rum based drink with orange liqueur, vermouth, and pomegranate. The drinks were really good, and as expected in a place like this, a bit on the expensive side, but at Swizzle you have a mixologist preparing your cocktails, which always heightens the quality! It was nice to find an intimate place in Miami Beach to kick back enjoy a cocktail and just have some nice conversation, and some people watching with each other. We didn't make a reservation and likely just hit the timing right, so we got in right away and had a great spot. Lentz_explore

Comfy atmosphere

AMAZING Sip, bite, sip AKA pina colada

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Bamboo Room by Trader Vic's

4.5(22 reviews)

Hidden Gem with Speakeasy Vibes! We've visited Trader Vic's…read morelocations all over the world (because you have to have a Piña Colada, right?!), but this one was a true hidden gem tucked away inside the Esmé Hotel. Loved the speakeasy vibes, the DJ spinning great music, and the super cool bartender who made the experience even better. The drinks were creative and fun, and the bartender was incredibly helpful in guiding us to the perfect choices.

The Bamboo Room is the lobby bar for Esme Hotel, and another spot I got to enjoy this last weekend…read more It gives us speakeasy vibes since it is a couple of steps past the door and past the front desk. Past its door is an oasis of good mixology and deep house music. The bartender made an artistic preparation of a well blended mai-tai, and the drink was nicely garnished as well. They have a few couches and tables to relax, but why not enjoy the house music beats on the dance floor? Yes the space is cozy but it was a great throwback to my clubbing days of yore. Highly recommend!

Entrance to the Bamboo Room by Trader Vic's from the pedestrian mall area.

Sign at entrance of the Bamboo Room by Trader Vic's

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The Scape Goat

4.4(135 reviews)

1.8 mi

10/10 for the location, for Steven the bartender and for the great drinks. Nothing overly hype…read moreabout it, just a great all around stop for drinks.

Why I'll go back: Solid cocktails in space with a low-key, loungey vibe…read more You HAVE to order: pick your poison Tony's Tip: no food here. Prep accordingly. Down the street from Stubborn Seed and around the corner from Carbone, you'll find a cocktail bar mid-block that is so understated it will actually pique your curiosity. Is this place open? What's in there? What's up with that name? Yes, it's open - and very late! Inside, you will find a wide variety of cocktails and a smoky coolness waiting. And the name? Dang! - I forgot to ask. Homework for my next visit. Following an early dinner, the lady and I enjoyed a couple of drinks around 8:30. We were the only ones in the place, which still felt cozy. Learned a lot about the group that owns this spot from our friendly bartenders. Drinks were good, the playlist matched the loungey vibe, and the prices were in line with what you'd expect (gratuity included). Overall, a nice early nightcap. We did pop our head in last year around 10:00 p.m., and the place was ramping up. I've no doubt it's a great scene the later you get.

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Privilege Cocktail Lounge

4.8(11 reviews)

Best expresso martini of my life!!!…read more We went around 5pm and the place was empty. Live music was setting up and playing by the time we left. There are a few TVs so we were able to watch part of a football game. Seating at the bar and some lounge type couches also available.

If you are looking for a low key bar that is relaxing and has a chill vibe, privilege cocktail…read morelounge ticks all the boxes. The bartender was amazing. He customised the cocktails to our tastes. Place is not crowded. Music is great. There were complimentary chips.

Blackberry Margarita

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Old fashioned, spicy mango margarita and Moscow mule

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

4.4(1.1k reviews)

Sweet Liberty is all about the great cocktails, tasty oysters and fantastic service! From the…read moreoutside it looks like an ordinary old gift shop of some sort, but inside is a whole different vibe and a great one! We were wanting a few appetizers and drinks before meeting with friends for dinner so we stopped in. So happy we did! It had just opened for the day and only a few other couples ahead of us. We were greeted and sat immediately by the host. Our waitress greeted us with a smile and recommended a few great cocktails and oysters to start. We took her advice and added the Tuna Crudo, which was FANTASTIC, the Beet Deviled Eggs, EGGCELLENT! We can't say enough about our experience and look forward to trying many other delicious items on the menu. Cheers!

This was my first time here surprisingly! Everyone raves about this bar. It's such a nice vibe. The…read moremusic is good. The service is great! I came with.a few friends for some cocktails and I really enjoyed my espresso martini. They have a happy hour as well with a menu that changes constantly, I thought that was pretty cool. Pretty cool to know that they have been rated as one of the 50 best bars in the WORLD. That's a pretty big achievement to accomplish. Parking can be tricky, you may find street parking. If not you can park at the lot by the beach. Other than that, you should be right on your way to having a great night.

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The best pino colada!!

The Roof

4.2(27 reviews)

I like the roof top pool and bar here. Not that big of a pool. More like just a lounge area. The…read morebar has a vibe and the hotel location in a great approximate area to Espanola area and dine in eats. Service was meh. Hotel feels like a French vibe. Close walking distance to the beach approximately 8min walk. Easy to catch a uber Lyft around the area. 25min drive to the airport.

Great little rooftop spot to grab a cocktail or a bite. This FIFA season we watched the games a…read morecouple of times here away from the big crowds. They had some nice TVs at the bar to see the games. The food is good but cocktails are a little pricey. Not sure if they have happy hour specials. But the fresh air on this rooftop really feels nice.

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Delirio Tiki Bar by Swizzle

4.6(39 reviews)

1.2 mi

We went back after discovering this place last year. The drinks and atmosphere continue to be great…read moreand the bartenders are skilled and attentive. This is the coziest bar I've ever been too and I love it.

I love that this is the world's smallest tiki bar -- I can't imagine one smaller! The best part was…read morethe hostess at the bar/restaurant on the street in front of Delirio. She tried to rope us into coming to her establishment, but we were set on finding tiki bars so we told her we were going to Delirio. She said, "No! You don't want to go in there, that place is bad!" We said we'd come back to her place later, and she said, "Yes, check out that place then come back HERE." We didn't go back to her place because Delirio was fabulous. Yes, the drinks were expensive, but all the drinks everywhere were expensive, so we knew that going in. We each had one drink, sat outside near the pool for awhile and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I love the decor in the bar itself, and the bartender and other patrons were friendly. Love the Delirio!

The Bar

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Cave 305

4.2(39 reviews)

Great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant is absolutely stunning…read moreand creates a wonderful dining experience. Maya was our server, and she was amazing--friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. The only downside was the pork chop, which was unfortunately a bit dry. Other than that, everything was fantastic, and I would definitely return.

so to start this off, let me say that this was my first time down in South Beach, maybe they do…read morethings differently there than what we do in South Georgia, but hey... when in Rome. so, to start this off, let me say we were walking down Collins Ave, and we were lured to the restaurant by the fantastic smell of cooked beef in the air. I looked over at the rest of my party and told them that we had to eat there. We made our way to the host and ask for seating inside... well, I was wearing a ball cap, so I wasn't allowed to dine inside, but the roadside seating was offered... hey, I understand rules of apparel, but when you are appealing to "World Cup" fans... you could do worse than someone wearing just a ball cap. I understand that rules are rules, so I was satisfied with where we were seated at... besides, I was excited with the great smells that were emanating from inside of the restaurant. As I began to look at the menu, I will admit that I was a little shocked with the prices of the cuisine, but I got to thinking that this could be a high end joint, I was ok with it. I was financially prepared. A female server came over to our table and asked to take our drink order. I guess I must have offended her when she offered to serve us Aqua Panna water in the liter bottle for $12.00 a bottle, and my response was that my country raising refused to let me pay $12.00 a bottle for water, especially when you can order a case of it off of Amazon for $36.00 for a case of twelve bottles. I decided that I would settle for a good old southern staple of "sweet tea" to drink, which was seconded by another person in my group, while the third person decided to have a Sprite. Our server left us to go and fill our drink order and finally made her way back to us after about 15 minutes of being gone to advise us, that the "bar" informed her that they no longer had any sweet tea for the night. The time was 9:30pm and they were open for business till 12:00am, so I was a bit set back by this, but I wanted a steak. I ended up ordering a plain old tap water to drink because, well, I was not going to pay $12 for a bottle of water... I was not dying of thirst yet. So we ended up getting a lemonade brought to the table, a glass of water, and an eight ounce glass bottle of Sprite, at $5.00 a bottle. We got our drinks, so now let's talk about our food. I ordered a 14 ounce New York Strip steak, medium well... I'm getting older and don't digest uncooked food so well anymore, sadly. The rest of my party ordered the filet mignon medium rare, and the third finished off with the chicken parm plate. Our sides that we ordered were roasted brussel sprouts, and a loaded baked potato without chives. Now comes the good part... if you are still here, you are going to find out if they can cook a good steak or not... Well, we got our food after another lengthy wait. Now let me tell you, the guy who brought our food gave me one of the most beautiful cuts of steak that I think I have ever seen. It was definitely a New York Strip. I could already tell from the juices running in my plate that my steak was definitely undercooked. I looked over at my party's food and see the chicken parm, and I'm telling it looked and smelled great. The filet mignon smelled great but it appeared to be over cooked. From what I could tell, it looked like the cook got the order backwards. We cut into the respective steaks and my suspicion was right, the Filet Mignon was over cooked and the New York Strip was way undercooked. At this time, it is getting late. It is after 10pm and I had just finished a six hundred mile drive, I would have eaten my shoe if it was served right. I cut into my steak and began eating it. There was no flavor on the meat at all, I guess they don't use seasoning, other than the grilled garlic clove, that is to be used when eating the steak. I did get to taste the filet mignon, and it had way more flavor thank New York Strip. Sadly, I must have drawn the short straw on this meal. I was hungry and I was refusing to let a $70 steak go to waste, so I ate the entire cut of this steak. To bring this to a close I want to address the billing. They added a service charge to the receipt, which is something I have been used to if there was a large party, but for them to serve three people, I felt we should have been the once's to decide on the amount of the tip we leave our serve. This is to keep the server honest and make sure they take of the customer. The odd thing is I usually tip over 20 percent because I have family who are part of hospitality business. They make their living on tips. This night it didn't total up to what normally give... I was not inclined to give it either. I understand the goal is to make money, but I am a believer in taking care of your customer...Maybe it was the way I was dressed, or how I sounded with my southern draw, I feel like this restaurant really misread me and my group

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The Social Club

4.2(2.1k reviews)

Great service! Very clean and upscale. The food was amazing! Definitely recommend the heavenly hash…read morewith a fried egg on top. Very good! The açaí spritz was my favorite drink! My kids loved the homemade lemonade. We will be coming back!

I recently had brunch at The Social Club, and while the atmosphere was excellent, the food didn't…read morequite live up to the setting. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio with a fun South Beach vibe, and I can see why so many people enjoy spending time there. The service was friendly and attentive, which made for a pleasant experience. Many online reviews also praise the lively ambiance and consistently good service. (Tripadvisor⁠) As someone who doesn't eat meat, I appreciated that there were vegetarian options available. I ordered the avocado toast, which was fresh but fairly ordinary and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. It was good, just not memorable. Overall, The Social Club is worth visiting for the atmosphere, drinks, and people-watching, but I expected more from the food. I'd consider going back for the vibe, though I'd probably try something different from the menu next time.

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Caramel Latte

MILA Restaurant

4.1(2k reviews)

0.6 mi

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Easily top 3 restaurants I've checked out. Denise was our waitress tonight and she was amazing.read more

Jesus made this experience what it was. He was thoughtful with recommendations and always one step…read more ahead of what we needed. He was incredible!