Pregnant women from Canada dancing on tables....brides-to-be making out out with total strangers....sketchy men letting you take photos with their pet snakes....girls crying in the bathroom....open-air bar...pool side dancing....Warren G on the loudspeakers...new friends from Australia who will friend you on Instagram... The Clevelander is not one of the places I would frequent back home, but in Miami, it gets two thumbs up from me. The people watching and soundtrack for people watching is amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a casual and fun night out. No pretension, just good old-fashioned fun. read more

I've been to the Clevelander twice in the two times that I've been to Miami. It lived up to expectations both times. There isn't much I can add that hasn't already been said in a review so I'll keep it short. There is usually a cover, but I wouldn't let it deter you too much. The Clevelander is a place that everyone needs to at least try when they're in Miami. They sell alcoholic slushies and they're actually pretty damn good. They are a bit on the expensive side, but you're in Miami so it pretty much fits the bill. The layout of the place is really nice. It's wide open with multiple places to get drinks. If it's a nice night outside, you'll most likely have a great time. read more

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Th damn thing goes down here! I loved every minute of hanging at this popular spot on Ocean Drive...its an all day/nite party! Drinks are kind of expensive...$15 patron shots!!! Wish I would have known that beforehand! Good for people/couple watching and being watched Lots of good music being played here and they have a banging rooftop with a nice view! Sad to say i was thrown out one night for being overly drunk...damn $15 shots :( read more

This is probably the only bullshit-free bar on Ocean Drive. First of all, they sell single beers here. Most other bars nearby don't, believe it or not, so this is key. At $7.00 each, they're also reasonably priced for the area. What else is good about this place? Well, that's it. So if you find yourself in South Beach and you just want to sit at an outside table and people-watch without being coerced into a $50 Maui Blue fish bowl drink or one of those stupid margaritas with the two upside-down Coronas in it, The Clevelander is your place. read more

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Let's be real, the Clevelander doesn't have a whole lot of basic amenities, like a coffee maker. The rooms are small but i expected it because it is an old hotel. Also, if you're looking for a hotel where you can enjoy he peace and quiet, this isn't the hotel for you. However, what the Clevelander lacks in amenities and services, they more than make up in service. The staff were incredibly hospitable and accommodating and did their best to make our stay enjoyable and comfortable with what they had. A few standouts--Jamal at the front desk. We stayed at the hotel for a week and after a night of partying in South Beach, he was a welcome face at the end of the night that told us, "we're home!" He always had a smile on his face, was efficient, treated us like we were a guest in his own home. At check out, Christtina was super knowledgable and had the answers to all of our quesions. Usually, when you're trying to catch a plane, the checkout process can be traumatic. But Christina got us checked out fast and efficiently and detailed our folio charges in a way that made it understandable. Overall, my experience with the staff more than made up for the lack of amenities that the Clevelander had. Great service is hard to find nowadays. read more

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Not sure what else I can add to the hundreds of reviews. It is a typical tourist trap. Loud and full of drunk people young and old. My one tip: They automatically tack on 18% tip for any order!!!! There are tiny signs around that bar that state this but I highly doubt people actually pay attention. Someof the bartenders are nice enough to point this out when you pay but beware of double dipping!!!! read more

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Went there last night around 2:45 AM after other plans didn't fall through...ladies were free and men had to pay an entrance fee of $10....had a great time...loved the vibe, the sounds, and the laid-back unpretentious attitude... Only complaint is that I wish they had the kitchen open ....while everyone around me wanted to get drunk, I just wanted some onion rings :-( !!! Bathrooms were quite clean considering the situation, the hour, and the level of drunkness in the area....staff were friendly..great place to end your night with cool people from around the world. Loved it! read more

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. No cover (thank god!), and it was happening. As soon as you walk in, there's a bar immediately to the right and we ordered shots. Damn, those were good. The bartender was really nice, and the guests that were in that area were extremely friendly and offered to take our pics while we drank. Our group moved to another spot where there was a portable bar serving beer and more drinks. Then we befriended a group of foreign guys who offered even more drinks to us since they had a table. We eventually made our way to the pool area and soaked our feet in the water as the show began. That day we were lucky enough to watch some of the performers and special guests, Chippendales. Yup, they were there, and boy did they put on a good tease(r) mini show. We noticed that they had a table and a couple of the girls made their way to their table and low and behold got us comped tickets for that night's Chippendale show. HOLLA!!! The performers/dancers all around Clevelander were awesome. The music was pumping and we were all dancing. What a scene! We had a great time, and expect tons of people. It's on the main street (Ocean Drive) with tons of tourists. It's worth a stop if you're in the area! Oh and the foreigners can be a bit aggressive and touchy so be very defensive and upfront about personal space. However, if you like that kinda stuff, you may get more free drinks! HA! read more

What can I say...I love this place...it is so laid back. I don't have anything witty to say...I like the place...and tend to bring all of my out-of- town-friends here as one of the "places you must visit when in Miami". Anyway...back to the Clevelander...good music, good food, delicious drinks. ...if it is not raining...you may even get a show. Public Parking is not far...about a block away. read more

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Amazing! Crystal was very polite and knowledgeable. She made our night very enjoyable. Thanks!!

Management Failure... We (party of 6) were sat down quickly at two round hightops on a Sunday night. Against the advertised policy, service was not exceptional and management needs a sit down. We ordered drinks first. Me: "I will have a seasonal beer"... Waitress: "we are out"... Me: "I will have a landshark" ... Waitress: "we are out"...Me: "how about a Kona Big Wave?" ... Waitress: "we are out"... Me: "What do you have?"... Waitress: " just draft selections." I ended up with a Shock Top for my first drink. Second drink I asked for a draft Angry Orchard. .. yep you guessed it ... Waitress: "we are out." You might as well shut the doors if you have only budlight. Totally unacceptable for one of the nation's top nightclub destinations. Food was surprisingly good here. The burger I ordered was excellent, but it took to long too come out. I order wings as an appatizer, and those never came until we asked about them... they eventually came after the bill was given. When the bill came, I wasn't billed for them, but I was billed for two burgers at $18 a piece. We had to ask for that to be corrected. When you advertise that gratuity is included with exceptional service no exceptions and fail to put controls in place, then you fail as a manager. Please train the staff to talk to you and then come over and at least appologize for inadequate service. Every place has an off night, and being that the food was very good at the Clevelanderror (gotta love auto typing... it gave me the error added), I'd consider coming back. read more

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If you are a big sports fan and love the outdoors then this will be right up your alley! The Cleve is great for hanging out with ya boys during big games. They have every sports package you can imagine. Though drink prices can be pricey but hey you are on south beach haha. So be ready to spend although they do also have beer specials during games and great wings. Late nights they have live music, djs, a rooftop lounge and an inside club. If sure you will have a good time! Cheers! read more

This is a review of the bar/club: You can do "classy" South Beach (expensive drinks, gorgeous bars, beautiful people, yadda yadda...usually found inside Miami's group of high-end hotels) OR you can do "trashy" South Beach and hit up the row of bars/clubs along this touristy strip of Ocean Drive (drinks are still pricey but the bars and the people are way more down to earth). For whatever reason, we love trashy South Beach. And the Clevelander is the epicenter of it for us. (Others in the trashy group include Mango's, Wet Willie's, etc). People come here to drink and have a ruckus good time without dressing up to the nines (unless they want to, of course)...they come here to throw back beers and sickly sweet drinks such as frozen peach margaritas (with an extra "floater" shot of tequila for $2, natch)...they come to dance to the clubby mix of top 40, and to hoot and holler at the tacky performances they call "burlesque shows". Last week, we partied downstairs for awhile and then we went upstairs to the Clevelander rooftop, which has a more exclusive feel (lining the dance floor are roped-off bottle-service sections complete with for-hire girls) but the vibe was more reserved up there and it was only fun because I was a drunky, dancy mess. But in hindsight it probably wasn't as fun as the party down below. We left the bar at 4am on a Thursday. As I walked to my hotel, arm in arm with my husband, two black men called me a prostitute. Well...that's dirty, trashy, gritty South Beach for ya! Not as glamorous as you may think. But FUN read more

Came here for some Miami fun with family visiting from out of town. Needless to say, this place is always a party and they enjoyed it ! Want to first mention that Sharrod, our server, was awesome ! Very friendly and gave great recommendations ! He was fast in delivering our drinks and food. My boyfriend and I shared the huge Pear Berry drink and it was delicious !!! We added the extra shots for $2 more :) We also shared the shrimp and they were really good too. Colossal sized shrimp and Sharrod brought us this special sauce from the kitchen that was amazing ! We also got Ribs and a chicken caesar salad. Everything was great ! Even the entertainment ! They had a twerk contest and it really got the crowd going and was so fun to watch. Giving a round of applause to the women who went up there. Definitely a fun time ! Thanks Clevelander and also for your service, Sharrod ! read more

Although most spots on Ocean should be avoided like the plague, not so for The Clevelander! I have been here many times, both before and after the renovation. It's the perfect spot to come and cool off during a trip to the beach, to pre-game before nightclubbing (not that I would know what THAT'S about!) and to watch sports. My most recent visit, on Saturday, was fantastic. I parked it in the sports bar and binge watched college football for about 7 hours! It was like a trip to Disney; I didn't know where to look! The other patrons inside were lively but not obnoxious... I was a bit worried about a table of Mizzou fans when Indiana pulled off an improbable win with one minute to go, but they did a few consolation shots and moved on. Since it was POURING when we arrived, most of the TVs were out but the manager came around to each table to explain what happened and that all sports channels would be up as soon as the satellite could connect. They even switched the audio from the FSU game to the Miami game when requested. Alex, our server, did a great job despite the crowds. The food was surprisingly good (don't miss the soft pretzles!) and a pitcher of light American beer was $18. Not bad! As a bonus, there was a decided spring break like atmosphere outside, complete with the Clevelander's own Twerking Team! Good lord, I had no idea that buttocks could move independently of both the body and each other! read more

I had a pleasant stay at the Clevelander Hotel. It was absolutely an amazing experience and the staff particularly (Eric at the front desk) was very friendly, respectable, knowledgeable and did everything in his power to make our stay comfortable. Here are some other key facts that I really enjoyed. The rooms were spotless, bed sheets smelt clean and pearly white. The bathroom was clean with more than enough towels and other bathroom; stuff, shampoo, soap, etc. The bar at the side of the building was fun filled with good music and a humongous TV that aired the 2018 FIFA World Cup, that I enjoyed. Enough space to roam and not overcrowded, live music, a few different bars, certainly, some good vibes going on here. The breakfast was tasteful too. The cost of the room was pretty good. I paid $90 dollars for a double queen bedroom which included free breakfast. Take into consideration that in summer it's low season, obviously, the price doubles in winter... lol.. On the flip-side, 4 things which had nothing to do with this hotel, but I just want to add it in my review to warn folks who might be visiting Miami Beach for the first time. We took a cab from the airport and the dispatcher said it would cost us $35 to get to South Beach. It turned out after we arrived, the cabbie (a Haitian guy) told us $45, I asked why?... He (Jeueue Jean Roosevelt, the taxi driver, not sure about the correct spelling of his first name) said, we were responsible for the tol. Turned out, he lied. Eric at the front desk of the Hotel told us, the Hotel will ensure that when we were going back to the airport that this doesn't happen again. Secondly, look out for girls hustling you to buy them drinks, food and hooker. It didn't happen to me, but someone that was sitting next to us in the restaurant. Two young ladies supposedly from Atlanta, did it to this one guy. They promised him to go to his room in exchange for a good time at the restaurant. Then told him after they had finished eating, drinking and smoking his hooker away, that they had to use the bathroom, but never came back. Felt sorry for the guy. Thirdly, the ladies working at the Bolivar Restaurant Bar, on 841 Washington Ave, seems prejudice. Around 12 noon last Monday (June 18th, 2018), my friend and I walked in and ordered two drinks, the ladies were looking at us very weird and I can assure you that I am no bad or hostile looker. I am a respectable middle age man, dresses nice (no hoodie), I'm just of color. Anyways, the waitress came over, took our order and half hour later we are still there waiting, even after a second request. Two couples came in after us (they both looked like hispanic?!?!)..... And in 3 minutes they had their drinks in-front of them, we were like, really !!!.... We left, my money was too good to be spent there, never again, even if they were the last restaurant in the world, I'd prefer eat raw fish.... lol.. By the way, if you are going to Miami South Beach, be prepare to spend a pretty penny. Two (2) drinks, one pina-colada and one double shot of vodka, cost us $74 dollars and that's no lie, my eye-balls actually jump out of the socket. Can't remember the name of the Bar, but it's the one right next to the Hotel, when you exit the Hotel front door, it's on the right. Overall, it was a great experience, Miami, definitely taught us a few things and I thought NY was bad. read more

Touristy bar This place is actually a lot of fun even though it is a pure tourist trap on the ocean strip in South Beach. We had some fun in here after walking around watching the other tourists - the music was fun, the pool and the people around it are fun to watch if only for a few minutes- after a while it is just the same ole idiots vying for attention. Drink prices were average for the area and frankly it just wasn't my sort of scene - but fun to drop in at for a few good laughs with friends. Have fun, don't get roofied! read more

I was a hotel guest and a day/ night time pool bar, and club levels patron. Let's start with check-in: free piña colada upon entry! A really nice touch after a flight. Staff was very accommodating about letting us store our bags, providing beach towels, giving suggestions etc. As far as late night goes, even if there is a huge line to get in you will always by pass it as a hotel guest. There is a pretty decent Friday happy hour at the pool with half priced wings $7 and drink specials. The music is good, live dancers, djs at night and it's obviously one of the busiest places on ocean drive. The bad... The walls of the hotel are unusually thin, I could hear the people snoring in the room next to us. Being a party spot we did expect some noise, but we didn't expect screaming at 9am. Staff did handle it when we complained. You will like this hotel just be prepared to not sleep throughout any night (even between the hours of 4am-11am) due to noise. read more

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Another must visit spot when you are in South Beach. This place has more of "Spring Break" type of feel. I felt like I was at Coconut Pete's Island in Broken Lizard's Club Dread movie. read more

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The place is an outdoor bar located in south beach, mainly catering to tourists. Overpriced and food is bland. Only thing worth the 1 star for the martini stroli strazberri martini the waitress made made for me... negative 4 stars for the fact the drink was 13 +3.50 to make it a martini. I thought it was a martini. Total false advertisement. My friend was charged $2 for ice in his rum and coke?!?! Never again, if the place was classy I would understand. But it was more of a dive bar. read more

Renata was a great bartender and good service and the food came out fast we had the raspberry mojito

Love Renata! She's an amazing bartender and very entertaining! Will definitely be back

Renata was a great bartender great service with a smiley super friendly. We had an excellent raspberry mojito.

My review is limited to random Saturday afternoons, like the one which just passed... I was definitely surprised at the change in the crowd from the last time I went to the Clevelander (granted - it was over 4-5 years ago). It was a bit rowdy, the crowd was questionable to the least, & the "promoter" was doing nothing but parading around 2 girls wearing nothing but tape. I guess I'm getting old, but it's just not my scene. I could definitely sit in the corner & laugh all afternoon long, but then the really, really expensive drinks would deter me from staying very long. It's surely still the touristy spot, but I'll probably keep going the next time I'm walking by... read more

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Great spot First time in Miami and had one of the best nights of my life Will definitely come back Outdoor club good music great drinks Some of the waitresses could use an attitude adjustment but then bartenders were great read more

I didn't stay at this hotel, but we stopped by to grab a drink and hang out with the "spring break" crowd. LOL...if I was a little bit younger I may have enjoyed this place more, but honestly it just seemed like a bunch of college kids running around naked. The Lingerie show did give me the motivation I need to work out though. Those girls are fit! Not really my scene, but worth the visit for a drink or two. read more

I ordered the mahi mahi which says it comes with tartar sauce. Somehow it's prepared w tartar sauce according to my bartender/waitress. I don't see it and they can't give me a side of it. I can't speak on anything else but if you want mahi mahi don't expect any tartar sauce. Although, my Stella Artois was good. read more

Bar review only: Great music and nice set up (ambience) but horrible service. If you're not going to drink then I say pay the cover fee and enjoy your time. If you order drinks (just like in most places in south beach) they add gratuity which I guess means you can be a bitch. My first drink was a berry lemonade with an added shot and it was pretty strong which was good since I was paying extra for alcohol. I decided to go without the add shot for my second berry lemonade which I'm guess means they don't put any alcohol. Cover charge was $10, not too bad for south beach but my biggest pet peeve is horrible service so wont be back. The rooftop was pretty chill, drinks were more expensive. read more

Bar Review Only. The Clevelander is exactly what you expect: a tourist trap mixed with a hot spot for the local South Beach weridos. Be prepared to pay a premium on drinks for the opportunity to gawk at the hilarity of d0uches and working girls. I would definitely avoid eating any food here. With all that being said - its a pretty damn good time. read more

The male bar tenders are rude and don't tell you about the extra gratuity! $12 for a small ass shot glass not even a full shot... $18 for a drink you'd pay $10 anywhere else in the word and I didn't feel even a slight buzz.. oh chile! $10 to get in for men.. not sure why but guess it's the area. read more

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So my hubby picked this place to eat. I'm not sure if I was tired of the constant haggle of the many eateries on the strip or if the girls at the hostess stand was really that standoffish. Yeah I just wrote that. I order the turkey sandwich and hubby ordered the Magnum dog. The turkey sandwich was spicy, but not too much. The avocado was a nice touch. Drinks were good, not too strong, not too sweet. Our waitress was quiet/timid but nice. The food was good, the drinks were refreshing, but the staff didn't match the vibe of the establishment. The part that made me give it three stars is the fact that the menu had stuff that I wanted to try, like the conch fritters. The waitress was like you can't order this, this, or this until four, I m like shit man, I had my mouth set. But overall it was cool. Next time we're in SOBE we'll come back after four. read more

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Renata was a great server/bartender. She wasn't working the floor but she took it upon herself to serve us. Amazing service and personality !! read more

NIKKYTA IS THE ABSOLUTELY WORSE!!!!!!!! It's sad that I have to write something so negative especially considering the racial tension taking place in the world! I walked over to the bar and politely asked her what kind of margaritas they sold. She looked me in my face the entire time as if she was acknowledging me and instead of kindly answering my question, she rolled her eyes, grabbed the menus and walked away!!!! Mind you, there was a group of men sitting right next to me who she kindly took care of.... what a coincidence. I'm not sure if it was because I'm a black woman or if she was having a bad day that she refused to provide me with service but either way, it was unacceptable!!! Word of advice NIKKYTA, if the "tip" you were looking for only comes from a man, then you're in the wrong business! It's Miami and I'm sure there are plenty of gentle-men (clubs) that would love to have you! read more

I am not into the nightlife here as I am a little older and out of the club phase but love this spot during the day. The frozen drinks are some of the best around. I especially like the mango margarita. This week was the first time we stopped for a drink and decided to grab a bite because we were starving and i was very impressed by the lobster roll! Very tasty and good size portion for the price! I would definitely go back for it again! If you are into the club scene i hear they have good djs and pool parties :) read more

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My first visit to the clevelander and I was really impressed with the ambiance and the service. Our waitress was Francesca and she was very attentive and super nice. I would definitely be coming back to visit. read more

Apparently, this is the place to come and watch people of all walks of life get together. It was! Some girls in nothing but underwear, heels, and pasties, getting airbrushed. Drinks are a little pricey, but I guess its a function of the location. read more

I love the Clevelander! Best frozen drinks on the beach hands down. They have a great happy hour and delicious food. The vibe there is always good and staff is nice. They have a pool you can jump in and the DJ is always playing good music. I like ordering different appetizers and picking on them because they are all good. Don't forget to add an extra shot to your frozen drink! read more

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During our Miami trip, this was one of our favorite spots! It's on Ocean Drive which is where the majority of the action is, especially at night. The bar is open until 5AM, so this is one of the places that closes later that is on the beach. It does have a coverage charge, we paid $10, it's not cash only, they also take debit/credit. This bar has a downstairs and a rooftop. We were at the bottom for about an hour, we ate some wings and they were actually very good, and the music downstairs was Latin/EDM. Now, upstairs is where the party is at hunny! The rooftop does not have food, so you do have to eat downstairs, however they have a full bar on the rooftop and the music is mix of everything. Loved this place so much and will be back! read more

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Your typical tacky Ocean Drive tourist trap restaurant/bar in South Beach....but they make a damn good drink (try the Miami Vice, oh jeez) and relatively good appetizers for an afternoon beach break snack. When we stopped by for said snack, I ordered the ahi tuna sliders. They were good I suppose, but not at all what I expected - the ahi was ground and fully cooked. Literally like little fish hamburgers. I'm used to rare ahi so I was a little surprised, but whatever. Our servers were really nice (one was almost a little TOO nice) and our wait time wasn't bad. Oh, and they seemed to have much better music than the rest of the places we walked by (house/techno as opposed to salsa-type stuff). And on another note....am I the only one who kinda giggles to herself at the thought of the name "Clevelander"? Yes? Okay. I'm secure with my immaturity. It's fine. [giggle snort] read more

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my friends and I stayed here... unknowingly. We booked at the Essex behind it and they "upgraded" us to the Clevelander. The bathroom in the room had frosted doors that were hung backwards and wrong. They didn't close all the way and you could SEE INTO the bathroom but not see OUT when you were in. So pretty much, my friends and I got to watch each other take shits and showers. Good thing we know each other pretty well.....!! Other than that, the location is AMAZING and the rooftop was to die for. I spent nearly my whole weekend on the roof and the beach. The scene downstairs is really crowded and loud, it's not my thing but people were having fun. I'm not sure if i'd stay again but i did like the location because it was beach front. i don't know when it was rennovated, we stayed in the middle of May.. but it looked like it JUST opened... we might have even been the first in our room it was so new and clean. The club scene at night was ridiculous... loud, pushy, fast and crowded. Need i say more? One thing i want to point out = SoBe is EXPENSIVE. Coronas are like 7 or 8 bucks and a hamburger and coke lunch for four is around 60 or 70 bucks. Plan on dropping lots of money. read more

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