Neighborhood pool lounge and bar. Lots of TV screens to catch on games or the lastest popular…read morereality tv show. I pop in here once a month to just grab a couple Drinks and unwind. Always sit at the bar and enjoy the ambiance. Can be quite packed on weekends. Bartenders are friendly. Food is actually really good if you work up an appetite

Mientras algunas mujeres menopáusicas lidian con bochornos o dolores articulares, mi mamá…read moredesarrolló una pasión por hacer una casamentera. Cada sobrino y hijo sin pareja se convirtió en parte de su propia versión de Love Is Blind, apareciendo por todos lados: desde el salón de belleza hasta Sephora. Nunca la he visto en acción, pero mi hermano la describió como un sistema infalible: ella le echaba flores a una chica, le sacaba su estado civil con toda sutileza y luego soltaba la bomba: "conozco a alguien tan escabroso como exitoso". Si la pobre víctima mostraba interés, Mamá Escorpión atacaba con un álbum de fotos estratégicamente recortadas del iPhone, acompañado de una presentación dramática de los logros de cada candidato. La víctima entonces elegía su veneno. A mí me emboscó de la misma manera. En la mano izquierda, un billete de cien dólares recién salido del banco. En la derecha, una foto impresa con el nombre "Isa" escrito en marcador. "La vas a conocer hoy a las 7 PM en Doral Billiards." Llegué diez minutos antes y, al entrar, vi a un tipo en su carro dándole fondo a un BuzzBallz y a una chica retocándose el maquillaje como si fuera para una alfombra roja. Ya adentro, pedí una Amber Bock y el famoso Picadito, que era churrasco y chorizo mezclados con papas fritas. La carne estaba casi en término medio, los chorizos jugosos y las papas con buen crocante. La cocina de Doral Billiards arrancó con todo. Justo entonces apareció una versión más joven y mucho más femenina de Zorg (el villano de The Fifth Element), a quien ya había visto en el estacionamiento con su BuzzBallz. Se presentó como "Hugo", pero todos me dicen "Juice"." A su lado, Isa saludó con una manito delicada. Al parecer, ellos también tenían un expediente sobre mí. Como si fuera parte del guion, el mesero se acercó y preguntó: "¿Juicy, lo de siempre?" "Síiii, en la cuenta de Ronnnny!" ronroneó. "Lo de siempre" resultó ser un barco de sushi de $80 y un balde de Trulys surtidos. Happy Hour había terminado a las 7 PM (gracias, mamá), pero los precios seguían siendo accesibles. Por suerte, era Whiskey Wednesday y mi whisky favorito, Macallan 15 Fine Oak, costaba menos de $20 y el Johnnie Walker Blue, menos de $30. Cuando el balde se convirtió en agua helada, el ambiente cambió. Hugo empezó a mostrar sus trucos de fiesta: agarraba el taco de billar con sus nalgas y hacía estiramientos de ballet cada vez que metía una bola (lo cual pasaba seguido). Su cómplice me susurraba al oído cuánto amaba a mi mamá y que no podía creer que hubiera aceptado una cita semiaciegas. Empecé a sentir una vibra tipo Triángulo del Diablo, así que me tomé una selfie con ellos para mamá, pagué la cuenta y me despedí. Doral Billiards ofrece una experiencia culinaria sorprendentemente buena y las promociones de bebidas abundan. Aunque no tengo mucha referencia, el costo para jugar fue razonable y el servicio, rápido. Recomiendo este billar para una cita, ciega o no. Solo lleva gel antibacterial, buen humor y una salida estratégica.

Cool pool hall. Good music and good drinks. Place was clean and service was good. Came on a slow…read morenite but liked the vibe.

I was impressed that they opened early to let us play. We experienced great customer service. The…read moreneighborhood was a bit run down.

This is a hard 3 stars to give because musically it's an almost perfect 5 stars! I came here…read moreSaturday night with a lady friend. We went for the "Stevie B Spring Love Music Festival", a 4 hour celebration of classical music (if you lived in Miami or NYC between the 80s and 90s). Vivo is the outdoor entertainment area of Dolphin Mall, located near the parking garage (we were able to get a good spot) and their restaurant row (including Sports and Social as well as PBR Country Music Bar). We went General admission, and stood near the back to dance & go around the different restaurants. However, we still had a pretty good view of the stage. Audio was great as well, from both the musicians as well as my attempts to sing. "Spring Love, Come Back to Me" "Because I love you (the postman song") aka cortavena music "L.o.v.e" by Erotic Exotic If any of those songs bring back nostalgia then you're in the right place. So why only three stars? Well the three pop up bars they had in the area had a limited selection of drinks. I get it that a mojito is a little more complex to make in a concert setting , so I just enjoyed rum and cokes. However, they had no wine at any of the pop up bars. My friend - who's a wine drinker - tried her number2 choice but alas they didn't have Malibu rum either. This was also the case at the ventanita (the part of Sports and Social with the outside window directly at the concert area. Our culinary fortunes improved somewhat at the inside bar of Sports and Social where she got her wine and me my mojito. We also enjoyed ham croquettes and yuca fries from Sergio's (not my restaurant :) who apparently provides their late night menu. Another thing that could be better were the bathrooms. Both in the men's and women's the water pressure was low and both soap & paper towels ran out fairly early. Music 5/5 Food & Beverage (outside) 3/5 Food & Beverage (inside) 4/5

Large open space venue with plenty of bars and restaurants in the heart of Doral. I went to see a…read moreconcert there and had a great time. Mostly standing room only. They set up folding chairs near the stage and there were tables and places to sit. Lots of parking.

Decor was 10/10. This place decor matches the themes for every season. Every drink on the menu was…read moreseasonal and fit for the Christmas season. I truly enjoyed the shots it was nothing I've ever tasted and I went looking for the bottle in stores. It truly can be paired up to make a great old fashioned. I wasn't a fan of the marshmallow and iced chocolate drink. I didn't taste any liquor I was disappointed however, when I shared my feedback with the bartender I didn't enjoy it he made the drink elephant in the room which was wayy better. For a spot where the drinks are full price I expect to be truly impressed from the cocktail options.

Checked out a speakeasy bar hidden in the back of a restaurant, and I really loved the concept --…read moreit's a fun idea and definitely caught my attention. I was especially excited because during Christmas time it was decorated as a Grinch-themed bar, which was super cute and festive. The drinks were very pretty and well-presented, but flavor-wise they just didn't really do it for me. The music also kind of threw me off -- it was much more vulgar than I expected, which I know fits a younger Miami vibe, but it felt like a bit much for my taste and didn't match the holiday theme I was excited for. The bartender seemed a little uninterested, and I wasn't a fan of the cocktails being pre-made, which took away from the experience for me. Overall, I love the idea and creativity behind the space, but it just didn't fully land for me. Glad I tried it, just not somewhere I'd rush back to.

Located inside City Place in Doral. There is a parking…read moregarage that makes parking convenient. I would suggest hanging back a bit after the show. Maybe grab a drink next door or find a place to sit. The parking garage becomes a literal zoo as everyone is trying to leave. There is a 2 drink minimum. I understand the purpose, but I really wish you could do a drink and an appetizer/food item. I don't wish to buy 2 sodas or 2 waters... or whatever combo lol. I've already paid to come in... but I digress. The food I tried has been good. I liked the nachos and the wings. Because of the drink minimum, I'm very selective on events and talent I want to see.

We laughed so hard watching Marlon Wayans comedy show. I love coming to the improv to witness…read moredifferent comedians put on a show. It's always a vibe! It seems like everyone really enjoyed themselves. I will say the drinks are okay. They could use a bit of improvement. The food was good, I had the truffle fries and they were flavorful. My friends had chicken wings and tacos and they liked it. The service was good. The only thing I will say is that there should be more servers imo for the amount of people there are in the Venus. Although, our server was still very nice and attentive as possible.

Visited here as part of my city tour. Lively atmosphere with live music. Food and drinks were quite…read moreexpensive. We ordered the sample platter for $45. The Cuban Sandwiches were good. I didn't really care for the other stuff. My husband has an alcoholic drink. Our total end up being $80 with taxes. Totally not worth it.

Visit this place while during our tour. Restaurant was nice with a singer. We ordered the sampler…read moretray. The Cuban sandwich was delicious. There are a lot of restaurants in little Havana.

We drove from Tampa for the weekend and were excited to visit Elevar for brunch and had…read morereservations for 11:00 a.m. We arrived about five minutes early and were excited to experience the rooftop. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the rooftop was completely closed. The chairs were still up, there was no bartender, and no staff members were present. We called to let someone know we had arrived and were told to wait a few minutes because the team was wrapping up breakfast service downstairs in the lobby. We waited approximately 30 minutes and called again because no one had come to take our order or provide any update. After our second call, we were told that someone would come speak with us. Kayla then came up to the rooftop and sincerely apologized for the situation. She explained that the restaurant was severely understaffed after three employees had recently quit, and the remaining team members were doing the best they could while covering multiple roles. Kayla suggested that we place our order downstairs and assured us she would personally bring our food up to the rooftop. We ordered burgers, and while we waited, she kindly provided complimentary drinks. Throughout the entire experience, Kayla was professional, attentive, and extremely gracious. She handled a difficult situation with a positive attitude and made us feel valued as guests. It was clear that the issue was not with Kayla or the staff who showed up that day. In fact, there were only three people working brunch: Kayla, the chef, and the waiter. Considering the circumstances, they did an incredible job. Kayla truly made the best of a bad situation and deserves recognition for her efforts. My disappointment is with management's handling of reservations. If the rooftop was not ready to receive customers at opening, reservations should not have been accepted, or guests should have been notified in advance. We drove all the way from Tampa to visit Elevar, and it was frustrating to arrive on time for our reservation only to find the venue unavailable and have to wait for service to begin. That said, the rooftop is a really cute spot with a great atmosphere, and there was plenty of convenient street parking. Because of Kayla's outstanding service and the effort made by the small team working that day, we would absolutely return. We just hope management takes steps to ensure guests are properly informed in the future and that staffing issues do not impact the customer experience the way they did during our visit. Kayla was fantastic. The situation was not. She turned what could have been a completely negative experience into one that still left us wanting to come back.

During my last night in Miami before heading home from vacation, I was looking for a rooftop bar to…read morerelax and enjoy the evening. After a little searching, I came across Elevar Wynwood and I'm glad I did. One of the first things I appreciated was finding parking right out front. The rooftop sits atop the AC Hotel Miami Wynwood and offers a spacious, clean, and well lit atmosphere. The views are decent and the overall setup is impressive. There are plenty of tables, comfortable lounge areas, a full bar, a grill, cabanas, a pool, and even additional lounge space to spread out and relax. What surprised me most was that it was not overly busy for a Saturday night, which made for a more laid back experience. My bartender, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was excellent. She was sweet, personable, friendly, and made us feel welcome throughout the evening. We only stopped in for drinks. I ordered the Bourbon Night, made with Bulleit Bourbon, raspberry, peach, orange bitters, and rosemary. It was flavorful, balanced, and definitely had a solid bourbon kick. My friend ordered the Paloma, which comes with tequila, grapefruit, lime, and grapefruit soda. He later switched to a vodka version and enjoyed that one even more. Overall, we had a great time. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was excellent, and the venue offers much more than just drinks. If you are looking for a rooftop spot in Wynwood that is comfortable, clean, and not overly crowded, this is worth checking out. I would absolutely come back, and after seeing the property, I would even consider staying at the hotel on a future trip.

Went to World Cup Watch Party. Haiti almost scored multiple times. Easy access. Plenty of…read moreparking within walking distance

I came here this past Friday to catch up with friends after having driven by countless of times on…read moreI95. Essentially North Miami's version of that "food truck park by the Miami Riverfront named with a 'W', the NoMi Village is a good spot for a casual get together. There are a couple of food trucks / carts; when I went there were about 5 including pizza, Chinese & Caribbean dishes. The centerpiece is a bar with a few tables on a wooden deck. There was also a mobile bowling truck and a DJ. For the food, I ordered a prosciutto and mozzarella pizza. The truck - Piacere - had a brick oven and my pie was made fresh to order with perfectly salty and generously portioned prosciutto, a big ball of mozzarella. The crust was nice and chewy, with a light char. The chicken empanada I tried from a friend's order was also well seasoned. Drinks-wise, I enjoyed their Bacardi silver mojito. It was well blended although I did have to remind the bartender to actually add liquor as the pour was a little on the weak side. This happened with various cocktails of other people in my group. For at least the first part of the night, there was only one bartender (on a Friday night) and the line tended to build up.