Great experience. The food is excellent. Quick serve with food made to order. The ambience is hip hop with pictures of artists and good music without being overbearing. The 0pace was incredibly clean too. read more

This review is only for the bbq in the parking lot at the licking. We went on Friday and got the ribs and the chicken. The ribs were tender and flavorful we enjoyed them, but next time I will request the sauce on the side or probably not at all. I am not a fan of the sauce. The chicken was too white for me, that's one and the other thing is it was terrible, no seasoning, bland, the only taste was the bbq sauce that we don't care for. We will return for the ribs minus the sauce. We will not be back for the chicken Like I said earlier this is only for the bbq. I still have a 1 star for the restaurant, not a fan of their food. read more

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Let me start by saying that the service was incredible! The girls were so sweet and very attentive. The food was AMAZING. We ordered the mac and cheese with chicken (the chicken had buffalo sauce), an order of shrimp with mac and cheese, a side of yams and chicken tenders with fries. Everyone loved what they ordered including me. This place is perfect for a quick on the go meal or to sit down. As for the ambiance this place could use some renovations but it's an overall a great place if you're looking for good food. Definitely give them a try if you haven't already! read more

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This is the worst food I have ever ate !! The salmon Alfredo was spaghetti noodles and brown sauce . Grilled chicken was chicken tenders cooked in a sauce pan . Nothing grilled about it and to make it even worse the gratuity was 29% and the bathroom filthy !!! read more

The food was pretty good, it wasn't very fresh though. It seemed like it had been sitting for a while but the flavor was there. read more

The Licking - Corn Bread Appetizer lobster mac n cheese and Famous Mystery Drink - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Food is not the same anymore very vey bad not worth 50$ dollars definitely not the same as old days they have changed a lot. The restaurant was very empty from days when they were packed. read more

The Licking - Didn't finish it wasn't good definitely not the same from when they opened definitely want be going back they have fell off bad - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

The Licking - "Soul Food to the Stars" co-owned by DJ Khaled. The "Famous Mystery Drink" tasted like froot loops in a cup. Service was good and attentive. Food was flavorful and delicious. Bathroom was dark in a fun way. read more

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Satisfied! I was craving soul food and this was the closest option. At 9p on a Friday, it was empty so pick up was a breeze. The cashier was polite and the space was very clean and sparkling. I've had the food at other locations so I knew what to expect but this was my first time getting actual soul food - fried turkey wings, green beans & Mac n cheese. Obsessed! I love food that I don't have to season or add anything to. The wings were delicious, juicy and well seasoned and it also came with a wet lemon pepper sauce which tastes homemade so that's a plus, the Mac was creamy and flavorful and the green beans were amazing (made w/ turkey) with a hint of spice. The lemonade was a little too sugary for what I like but still good. It's a win for me so I'll definitely return read more

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Food is so flavorful , well seasoned, and never misses for me! Service was also pretty nice and being in the restaurant with the music is a vibe for sure. read more

The Licking - Wings deal - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Never leave Miami without having The Licking. All the food is so delicious, the one in the strip club is the best so far. I only have one complaint I am coming in from Cali, and the cakes are always gone. read more

When they short staff everything takes forever .. Food is good they have there days tho .. some days the food taste better then the other read more

The Licking - Lobster Bites & Candied Yams& Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Food was not good crab in rice Over cooked Mac and cheese is so nasty they really living off the name only thing was good was the mystery drink I didn't take a pick it was trashed !!! N every time I come to Miami I come here first time being disappointed!!! read more

the food was ok I had the lamb chops and greens, my son had the lobster Mac in which he threw away soon as we left. I asked for a cup of tap water the server told me they only have bottled water. my favorite thing was the mystery drink. the ambiance is giving a large dance studio with bright lights and posters. overall I was disappointed I been wanting to try this place for so long and come to find out its overrated and a waste of money. will not be returning read more

Finally gave this The Licking location a try via Uber Eats. The chicken quesadilla and fries was a very generous portion. My bf really liked it. The collard greens were very salty. The grilled shrimp were good. The surprise star of the show was the broccoli. It was seasoned amazingly and swimming in butter, which I dipped my shrimp in. It's hard to find a place to order from on Uber Eats when I'm craving soul food and my bf isn't, but fortunately The Licking had food to make both of us happy. read more

The Licking - Grilled Shrimp Dinner with Collard Greens & Broccoli - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Tried this location and I do not recommend to anyone. Upon arrival, we walked to the host stand. The host/waitress asked how many people were in the party and proceeded to seat us while on a personal call where she fussed with someone. About 10 mins later after seating us, she just stood next to our table with her arms crossed and stared. She couldn't answer many questions about the menu. We asked for ranch multiple times, and she didn't let us know that partially filled cups of ranch were 1.50 each. The only time she came to the table with a smile was when it was time to pay the check with the auto 18% gratuity, and offered to go cups for drinks after paying. The wings were good, the fried calamari and fried conch were rubbery, our jaws tired from chewing. The bathroom has a low blue/purple light that makes it difficult to see if it was properly cleaned and hard to see at all in the restroom. It gave me a headache. read more

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The Licking is that go-to spot when you're craving real, flavorful, no-games soul food. The portions are generous, the seasoning is on point, and the vibes are straight-up Miami -- lively, bold, and unapologetic. The fried chicken is crispy perfection, the mac & cheese is creamy and rich, and the seafood options are solid too. Don't even get me started on the sides -- they treat the sides like main dishes! And the lemonade? Legendary. Service is fast, the energy is high, and whether you're dining in or taking it to-go, The Licking always satisfies. If you want food that feels like home with a Miami twist, this is the spot. read more

So came here since it was the closest thing off the highway , and was pleasantly surprised . Had some wings and fries with my daughter and we really enjoyed them. Had the lemon pepper , bbq and hot wings and they were all fresh crispy and delicious . Also the fries were very crispy which I enjoyed very much . My only complain that both my daughter and I agreed was that the lemonade drinks were too sweet . But other than that, all was great . Great music , vibe and service as well - also the decor was nice as well . read more

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This place got a lot of internet's buzz,so for our trip to Miami we wanted to see what the hype was about. The parking lot was an immediate turn off. It was so small I'm so glad it wasn't busy when we went. However, the trip got better. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Our server got our drink orders the informed our party of 6 that there is a limit of 1 check. Not ideal but we figured it out. We all got the flavored lemonade. The Watermelon was my favorite. We all we pretty pleased with our entrees as well. The food came out in 25 mins and it was very hot. I didn't like the fact that they only offer bottled water for purchase. I would like for that to change. Also the restrooms needed some TLC. There was no tissue or paper towels. All in all it was a good experience. read more

The Licking - Shrimp & Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Our waitress was not very attentive, she forgot the water, the eating utensils and barely check on us. The food took about an hour to come out and was just OK. Not a big fan and why the bar is separate and a separate ticket and tip.. Hey Khali THIS IS NOT THE BEST! read more

The food is absolutely delicious and it's really a great place to visit when you in Florida.

I ordered for delivery and I think this was the fastest delivery I've received. The delivery person followed instructions. The food was warm and packaged appeared secure. I could smell the food through the package and it smelled good. The presentation was good. Portion size was good. The shrimp was well seasoned and tasted good. The veggie rice was good. I was disappointed with the mac and cheese. Seemed like the elbows were cooked a little too long and I wasn't a fan of the taste. I will try more dishes next time. read more

The Licking - Fried Shrimp Dinner with Veggie Rice and Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Currently at The Licking in Miami fl Dj Khalid restaurant and let me tell you the food that they did have is good but, when we got here they didn't have any (NO) turkey wings NO green beans NO baked chicken NO waffles NO rice and all of this was on the menu. They have these special drinks that you DON'T GET NO REFILLS on starting at 5.99, also including tea and lemonade. You only have the option to get a orange or dr pepper soda that had a refill the only water they have is bottled water and THEN RAN OUT OF FOOD after we have already ordered and placed our orders so some of us wasn't even able to eat and the gratuity is ridiculous. RESTROOMS read more

The licking see the hit or miss some days you go there the food is great. Service is great fives is great so as you go there as a complete opposite, I just wanna say this I love y'all every time I go for the most part. I have more good times there than bad times just consistency please consistency please please please get that consistency going but other than that it's a vibe that's a match. Shut out the DJ Khaled and whoever else is behind the licking Miami Just please consistency y'all. read more

I ordered the baked chicken, green beans and broccoli. The chicken and green beans were well seasoned. The broccoli was very fresh and unseasoned; however, the waitress exchanged it for me for more green beans. The Service was alright. It was interesting I ordered a drink but I had to pay for it separately. read more

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This place was amazing the food was the best Miami could offer I was not disappointed I can't wait till my next trip I will be stopping back by! read more

The Licking - Chicken Rolls so good! - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing food and service would absolutely go back next time i'm down there in the Miami area.

The size of the chicken wings was small like a nugget! I have ordered a few times from the Licking, however in the last 2 years containers smaller, food portion smaller, and prices increased! Spent $20 for 9 small wings when I could have went to chinese restaurant paid $5 for 6 big wings! Another change was the flavor of Mac n cheese bland and cut back on the cheese! $15 for small container for 1 person. Popeye's taste better and again only $5. I think DJ Kalid just being greedy. I spent $70 for 1 meal with side of rice and no drink!! Im so hungry, not going back! Skip going and just hit up Popeye's so you get full on $10 read more

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This place is a waste of time and money! Staff is rude af!! No professionalism what so ever! The food was cold and disgusting. I waited almost 3 hours for something I could have made myself and done a better job too! If I could give zero stars I would! Note to staff! Stop twerking at the front counter! It's not cute and stop cursing where the customer can hear you! It's not lady like! Save yourself time and money! It's not worth it! read more

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Best Meal I ate in Miami the entire time I was there!!!!! I didn't like the Mixed Colada, it had a strange after taste but I don't even care bc my baked chicken was so seasoned and moist. My Mac and cheese was delicious and the greens were cooked perfectly. He had conch. My first time trying it so I can't speak on it but I wasn't feeling it. Shared a shrimp dinner and shrimp were seasoned and fried to perfection. I hated the bathroom so for the drink and nasty bathroom they lose a star. read more

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Food Was A1 super delicious highly recommend service was great and great on timing ambience was nice and chill .

5-star food, 4-star service, 4-star ambience. Fantastic soul food with decent service in a place with a cool vibe. The food is the star of the show here. The menu leans heavily on soul food favorites, with lots of fried and heavy cholesterol dishes, so plan on some extra time on the treadmill LOL. They also have healthier options (grilled snapper) and classy modern updates on old favorites (lobster alfredo as a proxy for lobster mac & cheese, etc). Fingalickin' sauce on just about anything is good. It's a small chain these days, with locations even in Chicago and Orlando as well as Dade and Broward. Outside, this particular location is a little forlorn in the parking lot. Inside it's a softly mood-lighted space with very cool art. Service was decent, although a little slow. I grew up in a tiny Deep South place 100 miles from nowhere, so knew most of the menu options pretty well, but the folks working here explain things incredibly well if you have any questions. read more

The Licking - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

My friend had a longer layover than expected in Miami and always wanted to try the Licking and so there we went. It has been a long time since I've ate here and didn't know what to expect. So theres only bottled water available. I decided to order the grilled Shrimp dinner with Mac and cheese and brocoli on the side. The shrimp was good but nothing to write home about. I would say the same for the Mac & cheese and broccoli they were ok but not something that I would be pressed about coming a second time. They do sell bottled wine and beer but not a full bar. read more

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Service, atmosphere and culinary cuisine genius! Plus take beautiful pics while you wait for your food. read more

Great music, great food, great ambience, great servers, everything is good and the advertising is so pop out. this place is special for vacationers. (south beach miami) read more

The Licking - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I enjoyed my time at this establishment, it had a great ambiance & I loved the music they played over the PA system, but I was given small portions for my side dishes I didn't like that at all, but they were still delish; I had collard greens & Mac n cheese. It was my first time having fried lobster and it was good. Their mystery drink was good too. It's a black-owned business (if you were wondering). read more

Prior to departing for a quick trip down to Miami from Philly, this restaurant was recommended. Since I reserved a rental car I figured why not take the 20 or something minute drive from South Beach to check it out. I liked the lit up pictures of musical artists hanging in the way but it's a bit dark overall. They have one unisex bathroom that is black with purple lighting. The restaurant it self is small but there were a few booths and a couple of tables that can accommodate parties of 8 comfortably with additional tables outside near the handicap parking spaces. Our table for 8 took about 35 minutes to become available. Once we placed our order, it took close to that for our food to arrive but everyone was pleased with their food. I ordered the grilled snapper with Mac and cheese and veggie rice. The snapper and Mac and cheese were delicious. The rice was a bit on the dry side but I remedied that by mixing it in with the snapper. I had a bottle of water so I can not speak to the quality of the drinks but the rest of my dining companions enjoyed the mystery drink we were told had different clear spirits in it. read more

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I've been wanting to try this for many years and this time when I was in Miami I went and the food was very good.

The food is AMAZING! Always fresh & the customer service is decent. The aura of the restaurant is nice too. Definitely recommend stopping here for a bite to eat! read more

I am involve with their croissant sandwich. Must try this and their signature drink. You will not be disappointed! Quick and Friendly Service. Casual Dining! read more

The Licking - Soul Food Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The food is absolutely delicious and the service was great. Definitely will go back. Miami Gardens location #christainmusicwason read more

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