My out of town friends were here visiting and wanted to meet up for a drink... somewhere local she said. I hadn't been to Taurus before this but I had heard great things and I love places like this (places that love whiskey as much as I do) so we met up there. The old fashioned is solid! Great beer choices as well and a never ending selection of whiskeys so you can try a bunch. I was there on a lovely, sunny, Sunday afternoon and it wasn't super busy. The bartenders were attentive and when we ordered a basket of fries, it was overflowing! Overall I liked it a lot and will be back again soon. It's got a great vibe to it. read more

Does the word to the wise last call Was made at 11:15 PM so we got one drink and then they close at 11:30 so get there early to enjoy all the drinks read more

It's a little bar by the grove came on a Friday late afternoon with my partner and it was pretty empty. Pretty simple, wasn't sure to order drinks at the bar or to wait for someone to come to our table. We had to ask for menus. They had ran out of chicken wings, so we ordered tacos and pizza. It was okay overall, if you're bar hopping in the grove this would be a spot to go to. If you're hungry then there are other spots to go to. read more

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Love this bar, the location, the cocktails all Awesome. But there has to be something they can do about the awful smell! This has been going on for years! Plumbing issue inside bar? the water or mop they clean bar with is never changed? Rotten wood? Garbage bins never cleaned or emptied? Please address this. read more

Ah, Taurus! Tried and true, you are THE watering hole of the Coconut Grove locals. Regulars are always abound at your bar, including the 4-legged sidekick of the cutest old man ever, and there's always a story, joke, or tale being shared between the patrons and the bartenders. The quote of the day on the side wall's chalkboard is just awesome. Last night it said, thanks to a local patron, "To err is human, but to blame someone else shows Management Potential". HAHAHA Oh ya, that's a good one! It just gives such a great feel and vibe to know that you are so about your regulars. That, and the special plaque wall too, honoring all the passed-on Taurus Regulars. I love your history. The Sam Adams lager in the special Sam Adams glass is my favorite. We ordered a round of those and sat outside to enjoy the beautiful, crisp weather. It was nice to sit and catch up with a good friend, as well as my love. The three of us started to get cold as the sun started setting, so we opted to move inside and stay warm! Now it was time for some food. I decided to try the Meatball Sandwich, which came with ricotta cheese, meatballs, and tomato sauce on this delicious bread. It was really damn good! The meatballs were seasoned nicely, but not overwhelmingly so, and the tomato sauce was light, but flavored well. The ricotta cheese was just the perfect touch, instead of traditional melted provolone, or mozzarella (depending). Our friend opted for the Taurus burger, which was delicious, juicy and HUGE! My love had a chicken sandwich, that was lightly breaded, and had lettuce, tomatoes, and a nice Dijon mustard. He is still raving about it, so you will definitely be seeing us again soon. One gripe I have is that there aren't more options on the menu, but I understand you're trying to stay a bar, and not a restaurant. But maybe a couple of healthy options that AREN'T salads, would really be a nice touch. Thanks for another delicious, traffic-avoiding meal!! :) This rocks!! Much Love, SabrinaAnna* PS. How could I forget that Happy Hour means half-priced drinks!!! 2-4-1 is my friend. :) read more

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I can't believe nobody else has been here yet since it's reopening. We were in the neighborhood so we stopped in today. The door was open and two gals at the bar welcomed us in. The bartender asked us how we were. Since it was 95 degrees out at about 3:30pm, I was quick to reply that we were thirsty. Bartender: "Oh, I'm sorry. We're not open until 4pm"(25 min. away, mind you) Really, well the door was wide open. We just assumed the bar was open Not a good way to start off with your precious re-opening. I mean two people were already drinking. Sure, maybe they were staff. We just got our hopes up since all signs looked like they were open for business and we were given a big welcome only to have the door close on us. Very LAME. We were really looking forward to sitting on the horsey saddle bar stools too! ; ) I'm a fair person. I'll probably give this place a 2nd chance...probably, but this is my first impression. read more

The Taurus - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

I'm not sure why Yelp has gotten such a bad impression of this place. My friends and I were reading the Yelp reviews on our phones and decided to give it a try anyway and had a really nice time here. We stopped here on a Sunday afternoon half way in our bike ride through Coconut Grove. The patio furniture outside was simple and very relaxing to sit on. We ordered a round of Warsteiner beer and they came by in huge mugs for only $5 and change. The food menu is simple with only a handful of items. In fact I'm pretty sure I can recall them all. They have wings, burgers, a prime steak and cheese pizza. Having only a few items is okay as long as you do those meals good! The burger was big and tasty and I'm glad it wasn't one of those that fall apart like other big burgers. The service was excellent and the manager even came by to greet us and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. This was an enjoyable place that we just happen to find and I can see it getting overlooked by the other bigger and fancier places on the Grove. To all those Yelpers who had a bad time, try this place again. read more

The Taurus - A delicious burger and a load of seasoned fries! - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

After getting off to a confusing start everything was perfect! We walked in and it's very dark, in smelled pretty bad inside like sewage, but with the perfect weather we decided to eat out front. We sat outside for a few minutes before walking back inside to see if we were doing something wrong or out of the norm of the "locals" this time we were acknowledged and given some menus and assigned a server, everything after that was great! Our server was extremely nice and professional, he recommended the Tostones for our appetizer which were delicious! You think meh it's just Tostones right? But they had garlic & chimichurri which give it a wonderful taste. For our dinner I had the Blackened Chicken Strips w/ fries and she had the Fried Fish Tacos. Both equally delicious! And cooked and presented perfectly! The server informed us that they share the kitchen with the restaurant next door. For being a Whisky Bar they serve up some very good "Bar Food" and the location and atmosphere is secluded and ideal for a nice time. I would definitely return. They offer 15% off your entree with a drink of Whisky. read more

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Best burger in miami! No better place to go for a burger, fries and beer or nice drink.

My wife was doing a little Yelp research on places we could bring our dog for Happy Hour in Miami. She came across Taurus which allows you to bring your furry friends inside the bar with you! We don't go to Coconut Grove often so we were definitely ready to switch it up. Our furry friend definitely appreciated sitting right at the booth along side his parents. The drinks were good too! For happy hour, anything on the menu without an * is half off. The bartender made a mean old-fashioned and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her Italian 75 which was basically adult lemonade. I definitely appreciated the fact that dogs were allowed inside the bar and we will definitely be coming back for future happy hours. read more

The Taurus - Buddy chillin in the bar! - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

We used to go to this place all the time, but hadn't been there in a while. We decided we were gonna go and check it out again. The waitress was completely horrible. We were all shocked at how rude she was to our entire table because of this we will never be going back there again. It's a shame. Such a great little spot but unfortunately a few bad apples can ruin it for the bunch.. seriously. read more

Taurus Bar at Coconut Groove From the time I set foot in here I loved it. This place is a bit small but not cramped. It had more of a cozy type of feel to it, very clean and an old feel to it. Think of it as the watering hole of Coconut Grove. The burger I ate was simply amazing. It had a home made back yard barbeque taste to it plus any burger that I don't have to add any ketchup, mustard or "secret sauce" to it means its perfect just the way it is! Taurus is a 5 star in my book! Next time I am attending their happy hour plus they also have karaoke and live music. Nice clean bar, friendly and helpful bartender, street side seating, good happy hour prices and COLD drinks. What's not to like? Head over to Taurus and tell them Johnny sent you! Cheers! Check us out on Facebook search South Florida Burger Overload read more

This review is for the whiskey lovers among us. Unfortunately, Miami doesn't have many true whiskey bars. Taurus stands out because it's been slinging whiskies for decades. It's well worth visiting if you find yourself in the Coconut Grove or Coral Gables neighborhoods, and it's not a particularly long trek from downtown. Best of all, they have great happy hour specials and a generous hand when pouring! Taurus has a vibe that's a cross between a relaxed dive bar, a ski lodge, and a friend's disorderly basement or garage. The decoration is eclectic, with some random items strewn about in the corners, and a set of mini-barrels in the corner (presumably adding a little extra aging to some of their offerings). Taurus has an extensive selection of whiskies, particularly for the Miami area. Rather than diving very deep into one particular category, such as scotch or bourbon, Taurus maintains a strong roster of several regional varieties, including bourbon, rye, Irish, Canadian, Japanese, and scotch whiskies. I also appreciate when a restaurant or bar puts their entire whiskey list online, which allows a whiskey fan like myself to plan ahead for what I want to try first! There are some rare bottles if you want to try something fancier and off-menu. On the bar's top shelf, I spotted a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20-year old, which is enough to turn any whiskey lover's head. They also have High West's A Midwinter Night's Dram, which is an under-the-radar favorite among rye drinkers for its unique, Christmas/holiday spice profile. Finally, the selection includes some independent scotch bottlings from Gordon & Macphail, which is a sure sign that someone who actually cares is making the selections. From 4 to 7 every day, it discounts most of its bourbons and ryes by 40% (unfortunately, not extending to scotch). In addition to the every-day happy hour, all whiskies are 30% off on Mondays and Wednesdays, which makes the price list look much more attractive. Props to Taurus for being customer-friendly on the wallet! read more

Shout out to Danny and staff. Great spot even during the pandemic. Great food, delicious drinks, friendly staff. Go out and support local, these guys know how to do it. read more

My favorite neighborhood bar! I probably go here 2-3 a times and I love it. It has such a great atmosphere with different vibes. The front is so chill and you can people watch, the inside has TVs and a dark bar perfect for drinking whiskey, and the back patio is perfect for dogs! I bring my dog every time and she absolutely loves it. It is so dog friendly and chill. They have an excellent list of whiskey and make very strong drinks. They have a great happy as well until 7pm. The food is amazing. The frita is amazing and so is the Philly cheesesteak. Now they have a partnership with Proof Pizza and I'm obsessed. My friend and I ate two pizzas even after a heavy lunch. That's how good the pizza is! I always tell people to go to Taurus. It is the perfect neighborhood bar! read more

Normally love the food here- amazing pan pizza, duck quesadilla and dessert. We ordered the wedge salad, meat lovers pizza and fish dip. The salad was fine, pizza nothing special, not like in the past, and the fish dip was not helped by the stale saltines. I'm so sad, what's going on?! And then...no dessert. read more

This was my first time going to Taurus and I couldn't be happier! We went Saturday night and we were not disappointed. They had KARAOKE going on and the host, Celi, was AWESOME! She made the night! She started the night by performing Wow by Post Malone and duuuuuude! I was blown away!! Celi was energetic and entertaining. She was so much fun. The drinks were great, they weren't watered down like some places in the area. The guys at the bar were friendly, they made it comfortable. The vibe was greeeaaat. The crowd was fun. Super chill. We'll definitely be back next Saturday night for karaoke!! Eek. I can't wait! read more

The Taurus - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Chill vibes and great music in a tucked away spot. Great drinks and bar service! Will visit again.

Came here Saturday during the day. The place itself is kind of ragged down. It's really an old beat down neighborhood pub. Not too clean on the inside. Service was good. The food: -American Wagyu sliders: Sliders were actually decent. They were cooked medium and were juicy and had good flavored meat. The sharp cheddar was nice. A solid 3 out of 5. -Pork belly sliders: Came with an apricot spread. These were flat out bad. First, the apricot jam was not a good complement to the pork belly. I do think that the sweetness of the apricot jam can complement the fatty flavors of the pork belly, but this jam tasted way too tart and...bad... The pork belly was also WAYYY too fatty. Literally 3/4th of the slider was a fat slab of pure fat that was inedible. Mind you these are sliders... so the amount of pork belly left that was edible was a mere bite. 1 out of 5, these should be taken off the menu. -Taurus burger: AVERAGE. Nothing stood out from this burger. I read many yelp reviews about burgers being a thing here. Not in my experience. Ordered medium and came out very close to well done? This was a burger you could find at ANY other restaurant. It was not a bad burger, I'd give it a 3 out of 5 for being average. read more

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A crazy amount of whiskey.. Japanese whiskey .. small batch whiskeys and all the best scotch. Awesome atmosphere .. all good vibes good prices and cool staff. Will definitely be back. read more

Taurus is definitely in my top favorite neighborhood bars in Coconut Grove. Everyone I bring here enjoys it. Its such a casual and relaxing atmosphere. Sometimes we will hang out at the bar or we grab a table out front. They even have a back patio where you can find most people eating and bigger groups. The staff is so friendly and you can bring your dog which we appreciate. I've come here after dinner for a glass of wine and I've also come during the day after brunch and its always a positive and cheerful vibe. read more

What can I say even though I've been coming to the Taurus for over 30 years my last visit was great. It's always been a go to spot but the new food menu and happy hour specials make it a once week mandatory visit. They are also dog friendly so it made for a great happy hour with my sister. read more

The Taurus - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Not sure what I missed in the description but when we stopped by there was only one burger on the menu. Looked pretty basic so we passed. Got a pizza that was very lackluster at best and the smoked fish dip was comparable to cat food. No smoke flavor at all and in fact no flavor at all. Lemon juice nor salt helped And they give you three packs of shitty crackers to top it off. If you have a chance keep walking read more

"Have you ever had a drink in Miami?" The response to being charged $32 for a double Hendrix. WTF. I have NEVER had such GARBAGE service from a bar. If you want to pay $32 for a drink in Miami, at least go to Sugar or something. Disappointing. read more

The Taurus is just amazing. Atmosphere is very unique and fun. The menu is really outstanding, so many excellent choices, I had to go with Taurus Burger, and it was wonderful. And also, the service was excellent and the staff was really welcoming. We loved it. read more

Great local bar. Awesome staff, it has the "local bar you've been going to for years" feel. Food was highly recommended. Will go back for sure read more

Very careful with this joint!!! We preorder 8 "special cheeseburgers" on a Wednesday, when the 3 first people arrived....the waiter brought all 8 burgers, without asking for drinks first or going for appetizers or whatever. We had a birthday reunion for one of my friends and we had to move to another place (Lokal....way better). At the end, we left the burgers, they charged us for a beer and a whiskey and took 10$ tip on a 20$ check!!!!!! INSANE read more

In addition to the funky smell that lingers, Taurus really went down hill since the change in ownership. There is no reason to go here.

My all time favorite place in Miami! Great service, strong drinks and amazing food! They are also dog friendly as they make homemade cookies for you furry friend. Love, love, love this place! I visit a few times a week. It's one of those places wheee were everyone knows your name. read more

The Taurus - Where everybody knows your name.... ROCCO! - Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Fun place to hangout, however the bartender was freaking smashed which was interesting to watch. She was having a lot of trouble. Good selection of bourbon, tequila & Mezcal. Probably won't visit again just because I'm not from Miami but i can see why people like to hang out their. Fun atmosphere and a nice patio area read more

After reading Sabrina's recent review, I was shocked we hadn't stumbled upon this place yet, bar aficionados that we are! And in our own neighborhood! So, we made a beeline after I read "locals' watering hole" - words after my own heart. It's a down a little ways from the usual Grove spots, hence why we'd never seen it before. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon, smack in the middle of happy hour, as friendly regulars and local bikers were just getting into their groove. We sat outside on the comfy couches, and sipped a variety of drinks. Half off - how can you beat that?!?! We met some - characters - for sure, and enjoyed their company immensely. We also met the adorable old man Sabrina referred to in her review, and his little pooch. Omg, love at first site - an adorable little lion-headed doggie that rides on his daddy's bike. We has some coconut shrimp and fries with a truffle seasoning of some kind - really tasty. I def could have eaten more, but we were trying to stay under budget - hence happy hour. What is it about biker bars that is sooooo comfortable? Whatever it is, I love it. Chalk up another fave. read more

This review is based solely on the bar and karaoke nights. I will have to try their infamous burger one of these days... First off, I love the fact that this place is like a hidden gem of Coconut Grove; nestled away far enough down Main to keep most tourists and the drunkest/rowdiest college kids away. Us older local kids come down the tree lined streets of the Grove to enjoy this place, away from the ruckus of beer pong, flip cup and pudding wrestling. (not that anything is wrong with any of that, it has it's time and place) Karaoke is my game and I come here to play. They are smart enough to pair their karaoke night with their ladies night, so the social lubricant allows us to lose some inhibition and get up there to belt out a tune, or two...or three. The crowd here during karaoke is pretty chill so I have found it a good spot to *test* out jams that I haven't sung before. There is one bartender that can be a tad unfriendly...but I have learned to just bypass her and order from who ever else is working. read more

(Taurus should) Thank Heavens for second chances. Despite assurances from some pretty solid sources, my first impression of Taurus was no bueno. The bartender ignored me despite being the only person in that particular section. Once he deigned to take my order, he told me that my first two choices of beer were out. Realizing that he made me wait for 12 minutes to be helped (I should have left), he gave me $1 off the beer I wound up drinking. Some gentleman brought a gigantic Great Dane in the bar and left him/her unattended while he caroused with his friends. Seriously. An enormous Great Dane, curled into a tight ball on a dirty bar floor is.not.a.good.look. The place was filled with popped collars, guys who hit on disinterested women to the point of uncomfortableness, terrible singers (was there on karaoke night), and no a/c. In short, it was the waiting room for Hell. I left cursing the (Indian burial) ground it sat upon -- especially because it's located in the Key West-y part of the Grove that I like so much. I was pretty certain I would never come back. Then, after a successful night of carousing, ogling culo, seeing a cool live theatre performance, and getting some dancing in, I was tricked into coming back. Much to my surprise, the atmosphere was much better. Again, it was karaoke night but the crowd was much different. People were pretty chill. Singers went up and did their thing to the whoops and delight of the crowd. It wasn't 96 degrees inside nor was it packed to the brim with Chads.* I didn't dare brave the bar but my intrepid friend, Ms. Bean, did so and in short order, I was sipping on some vodka whilst lounging on a couch and passing judgement on all who dared take the stage. In other words, things were as they always should have been. Ball's in your court, Taurus. Which way are we headed? *What do you call them in Miami? read more

Hialeah sliders, asked for medium rare; got well done. Definitely not wagyu beef. Avocado fries...lol might as well order 8 orders because they only come with THREE THIN SLICES. After asking why there was only three, I quote "well there are only three slices in an avocado." The grilled cheese...make one at home with a blended cheese. It was made with a thin white bread, basic cheese, and ZERO BUTTER. Overall experience was poor. Service was okay...our waiter was busy talking to friends who visited him. My opinion is to spend your money elsewhere. read more

Came here to watch the heat game, and it didn't disappoint. We thought it was going to be slammed, but it looked like most of the big parties were outside. We got a table by the tv and the server came right over. We ordered a couple drinks and it was great, till i tasted the wine that may have gone bad. No worries though, the server took it back right away and opened a new bottle. He was really cool about it, grabbed it and replaced it before I finished my sentence! People there are chill, played with the cutest Samoyed mix dog-- gorgeous. We didn't order food, but a bunch of people around us did and it all looked really good. Next time, we're eating there! Can't wait to go back. read more

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I love "old Miami" stuff so I decided to check out the old/new Taurus for Happy Hour on Friday 7/10. The good news first: local musician Kevin Hurley was there from 4 to 7 p.m., playing his guitar and softening the mood with his expertly performed classic tunes. Our server was prompt with the drink order and attentive - perhaps a little TOO much. For cocktails, you almost expect it to be just the basics... perhaps they should stick to old fashioned cocktails, but nope - they've got a full selection of frou frou libations. my friend ordered a caipirinha (not a great one) and she ordered me a lychee martini (not the best I've had either). So with drinks like that, and a sort-of elegant setting, you expect some nice food choices. Nope. (They must've had something special for the grand opening.) The waitress offered their full menu options verbally: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chicken wings. What?! no chips? peanuts? Jeez. Two people in our party are vegetarians. Apparently, with smoking in there, they decided to limit the food offerings. (smokers, welcome!) The manager came by and moved the table with our drinks away from us to the corner, forcing us to slide down the bench - and cozy up to a couple who was already sitting there! Uh, Needless to say, we didn't stay long. I would have loved Taurus to at least remind me of the old-time place it used to be. But alas, not sure the new owners were around to experience it. Hope they shape up... the Grove needs it. read more

This past Friday evening, the SO and I wandered over to the Taurus as our 3rd stop of the evening. The Taurus has been a quiet little place for us to grab a decent glass of wine and have a great conversation. It's one of those perfect places to take a date when you're looking to chat and get to know each other or spend some quality time together. They had a cover band (The Urge) setup inside and they were rocking some of our favorite 90's jams. It brought a slightly more up-tempo pace to our typically quiet haunt on this lively Friday evening. After a couple of Warsteiners on draft and a few glasses of red wine passed the lips, we ordered a few bites. The Taurus is too small of a place to have it's own kitchen so they've partnered up with neighboring Calamari (http://www.yelp.com/biz/calamari-italian-seafood-miami) to help supply us boozers with some delicious eats. We chowed down on some chicken wings which were good but would have benefitted from being a little less dry/chewy, some pizza and a much better Taurus burger (sans the bun to make it Paleo friendly). A couple complaints from this particular visit were the high concentration of toddlers and children. That's definitely a parenting problem and not a venue issue. Does your kid need to be out and about with you while you're drinking at 11pm (FYI- That's NOT quality time) and disturb my adult time out at a bar with their crying and running around? C'Mon SON! (http://www.youtube.com/user/edlover4real) The Taurus restrooms are (I believe) a shared amenity between a couple of the strips' businesses but the toilets were back-flowing and there were puddles of piss-n-shit that you had to swim through to get to your business. As I write this I am wondering if those future social parasites who's parents can't parent threw something in there... What's Good: - Craft draft beers - Great wines - Decent food - Perfect Prices What's Not-So-Good: - Way too many kids - Filthy Restrooms read more

Taurus. It's been around in some capacity ever since I was a little kid and probably before, but I'd never been. I tend to avoid places where drunken ex-hippie divorced baby boomers who were coked up in the 1980s congregate - at a time, it had something of a reputation as a pickup joint for the older crowd. But, I'm happy to report that in its current incarnation, it's not that. It's a perfectly decent neighborhood bar with some outside seating as a plus. The bartender was cool, and they had a decent selection of beers. Bell's Amber was on draft, and for me that was a no-brainer choice. I'd already eaten, so I didn't order any food from Calamari next door, but apparently you can. read more

Mixed feelings... This place is loungy but it's full of "older" guys. It's weird. Yet another stop on our PJ Pub Crawl adventure. It didn't have a lot of atmosphere. If it wouldn't have been for the fact that we were all together (the yelpers and new recruits) and we were pretty buzzed already, we wouldn't have had a good time. They have nice sofas and the outside area is nice. But I just wasn't feeling it. I guess I could give this place another shot but I'm hesitant. read more

Fantastic Happy hour, great prices. Music was great, staff was wonderful. Definitely recommend this old bar if you are in the area. See you soon Taurus! read more