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 Where the beautiful go to get ugly |
1216 Washington Ave Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 695 0795 http://www.automatic-slims.com |
This is not just a bar, this is good times with the cheapest cold beers in South Beach. Automatic Slim's plays rock and hip-hop music till an hour before sunrise, with food served until 4a. Live music Wednesdays and Ladies' Night Thursdays. If your looking for a wild time, this bar doesn't mess around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Stylish and sophisticated |
661 Washington Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 6516 |
In addition to immaculately prepared dishes by Chef Gemma Angulo, formerly of The Tides, this South Beach bistro features live Cuban music and an unusually friendly staff. Although the menu here is not large, the variety is very good. Appetizers run from $5 to $10 and include smoked salmon, grilled quail, and ceviche. Delicious seafood, beef, and poultry entrees average $25, while desserts cost $7. There is a too. Dine in an elegant yet comfortable environment, surrounded by local patrons as well as tourists from every corner of the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Las Vegas-style entertainment |
4441 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 672 7469 |
This supper club inside the elegant Fontainebleau Hilton Resort is a tribute to 1950s Miami. Three floor shows are presented each night. The Miss Florida National, a gender-illusionist beauty pageant, is held here every year. Both the food and the atmosphere are tropical, with fruity umbrella drinks and Caribbean food served amid lush surroundings. Graduated seating leading down to the stage assures good viewing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic '40s cocktails |
1677 Collins Ave Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 532 3211 |
A very elegant two-for-one happy hour is featured here every Friday, with cocktails from the 1940s (martinis, manhattans, sidecars, etc.) and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. They also serve what they call a "tapas" menu, a traditional American bistro fare such as burgers, steaks, and chicken wings. On Saturday nights there is live jazz starting at 8pm. Cocktails start at about USD7. The bar is exactly what you would expect given the name and theme. It features polished wood and brass, muted lighting, and comfortable deep-dish chairs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oceanview club |
1 Lincoln Road Ritz Carlton South Beach Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 786 276 4336 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/... |
The DiLido Beach Club at Ritz-Carlton South Beach is an outdoor oceanview restaurant and bar. Chef de Cuisine offers great food that is light and healthy. Tuesdays and Thursdays are live music nights, while Sunday nights are for celebrities and jet setters that come from all over. Sit on the beach and sip cocktails or take on the services of a tanning butler, one of its kind anywhere in the world. This butler offers his tanning services, applies lotion, teaches water aerobics and beach bootcamp. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian and then some |
377 Alhambra Circle Miami, FL 33134 United States +1 305 445 3555 |
Somewhere between a jazz bar and an upscale restaurant, The Globe is a neighborhood favorite both for its ambiance and fabulous Italian-fusion food. An impressive selection of wines, beers, and liquor make it nearly impossible not to have a drink with your dinner. Along with the standard pizza, pasta, and salads found in just about every Italian restaurant, you can also choose from specials such as the lobster club sandwich. Dim lighting, a mahogany bar, and the sounds of jazz and blues characterize The Globe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Happy hour in a historic firehouse |
1000 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33130 United States +1 305 371 3473 |
Yes indeed, this renovated firehouse now houses one of the city's most popular restaurants. Built in 1923, this spot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original firehouse pole is still there. With three full bars and a cigar lounge, it has one of the busiest Happy Hours in Miami. Inside is decorated in burnished wood, and the outside patio features occasional live entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live jazz and blues |
1342 Washington Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 9372 http://www.jazid.net/ |
This intimate nightspot hosts some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the area. The double draws of excellent live music and no cover charge make the club quite popular with locals. Candlelight and funky decor add to the laidback atmosphere. The club provides an excellent change from the ubiquitous techno sound. Be sure to stop by on your rounds of nightclubbing; you will be drawn to the great music and liveliness of this little club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remains of 1950s |
One Lincoln Road The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 786 276 4000 (Hotel) http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/... |
Lapidus Lounge is located on the mezzanine floor of Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Low lights, plush surroundings, comfortable seating with art on the wall make Lapidus the place to be for a great evening with wine, food and friends. The lounge is named after architect Morris Lapidus. Guests are treated like royalty at this home of tapas and sushi. Star Martini, Perrier Jouet champagne, and 150-year old Grand Mariner and some very interesting cocktails from the 1950s don the menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fruity frozen drinks |
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite P100 Bayside Marketplace Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 305 372 5117 http://www.baysidemarketplace.... |
Place your order at the bar, pull up a patio chair and let all the action of Bayside Marketplace swirl around you. A great place to take a break from shopping, this bar is located in the Bayside Marketplace courtyard, right next to the Hard Rock Cafe. At night, drinkers can enjoy the live music of the mall's stage, only a few dozen yards away. Frozen frou-frou drinks are the only option here. Besides daquiris, the bar serves margaritas, rumrunners, and other blended thirst-quenchers for USD5-7. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unwind and Dine, No Reservations |
941 Lincoln Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 538 8066 |
On Lincoln Road, Lincoln Road Café offers authentic Cuban cuisine. The outdoor tables, amidst the greenery, offer an excellent place to unwind and dine. Try out their meat or chicken. The portions are generoous and the food, tasty. This is a great place for a business lunch. Treat yourself to some live music in the evening. No need to make reservations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cocktail by the bay |
500 Brickell Key Drive Mandarin Oriental Miami Miami, FL 33131 United States +1 305 913 8288 http://www.mandarinoriental.co... |
A popular destination for pre-dinner drinks and finger foods Lobby Lounge at Mandarin Oriental is the perfect place for business and casual meetings. Elegant surroundings, floor to ceiling windows, great bay view, oversized chairs and plush sofas create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Live music by award-winning harpist Roberto Perera, full bar and a bar menu comprising stir fried shrimp, beef Hong Kong noodles, wasabi peas, and marinated olives will definitely lead to a great evening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Animal print extravaganza |
900 Ocean Drive Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 673 4422 http://www.mangostropicalcafe.... |
This is beachfront dining with a tropical theme. The café menu features island-inspired lunch and dinner entrees as well as average American fare (sandwiches, pizzas, and bar appetizers). The waitstaff is definitely an attraction, sporting skin-tight, leopard-print uniforms. The occasional group dance routine keeps things interesting for diners and passers-by alike. Things really heat up around 9p, when a live band plays upbeat Latin music. It can be hard to maneuver past the businessmen and tourists who come here to down shots and ogle the dancers, so come early. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gaming and live entertainment |
500 Southwest 177th Avenue (west of Florida Turnpike on Southwest Eighth St and Krome Avenue) Miami, FL 33194 United States +1 305 222 4600 / +1 954 524 0204 / +1 800 741 4600 http://www.miccosukee.com/ |
Test your luck at a variety of bingo games and video gaming machines. If your eyes glaze over after a few dozen games, kick back to live musical entertainment at the Cypress Lounge or stock up at Café Hammock Inn. Players must be 21 to play poker, high-stakes bingo, Lightning Lotto, or any of the 500 video gaming machines. Childcare facilities are available and the 9- to 18-year-old crowd can play Nintendo or other children's games. This big gaming spot also boasts two bars and a 2000-seat concert hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nicaraguan delicacies |
6830 Bird Road Miami, FL 33155-3708 United States +1 305 284 8417 |
If you are a fan of Nicaraguan food (or just can't wait to try it), this is one restaurant you must visit. El Novillo is an exceptionally good addition to the plethora of South American eateries emerging in the Miami area. The decor is suggestive of a hacienda; graceful and inviting. Appetizers are varied such as the Fried Cheese, Nacatamalitos or Ceviche. But definitely save room for an entree. Try the Churrasco or a Pepper Steak in Cream Sauce. Enjoy the live Marimba music on certain days of the week while you sip on your drinks at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique venue with great decorating |
1222 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 305 373 3511 http://www.thepawnshoplounge.com |
There's always something interesting going on at Miami's latest nightlife venue. Formerly a 1930's pawn shop, this bar/lounge bills itself as Miami's first boutique nightclub. The decor is ever-changing and inspired by post-modern art. Taking Warhol's example to heart, the nightclub has used every day items such as dentist chairs, a school bus, and an airstream trailer in new and inventive ways. One of the best examples of this is an original 727 fuselage anchoring a "mile-high-club" area with 70's style airplane seats. The music policy is eclectic, ranging from rock to house. Live performances are also frequent. Opening night at the lounge featured Paris Hilton performing karaoke...proof that you never know what to expect when you walk into the Pawn Shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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If music be the food of love |
3701 Northeast Second Avenue Design District Miami, FL 33137 United States +1 305 576 1336 http://www.powerstudios.com |
What started out as a giant space to be rented out for shoots, rehearsals, recording, and performances, is now a studio space as well as a restaurant, bar, and lounge with a rooftop terrace and art cinema. Live music and poetry readings abound here, and it is just the sort of cozy, arty spot that natives claim they can never find in Miami. The wood-beamed ceilings, spiral staircase, polished brass, and efficient service make it every bit as hip a locale as any place on South Beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Party the night away |
1811 Purdy Avenue Sunset Harbor Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 531 4622 http://www.purdylounge.com/ |
It doesn't matter if it's Saturday night or a lowly Monday evening—it's always crowded at the Purdy Lounge in Miami Beach. Comfy sofas, lava lamps, interesting artwork and a comfortable vibe is what you will find at this popular night club. With events and live music acts happening here, the crowd is always pumped up. A casual atmosphere, great music, decently-priced booze, and open way past your bed-time...what more could you ask for really? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish Authentic Mexican |
900 South Miami Avenue #161 Miami, FL 33130 United States +1 786 425 1001 http://www.rosamexicano.com |
Adorned with an enormous water wall, Rosa Mexicano is a stylish and fun choice for Mexican food in Miami. If it suits your fancy, start off with a margarita and great guacamole and chips to get things started. Cool atmosphere, good food, and delightful presentation are the names of the game. If you have a sensitive ear, beware the occasional mariachi musicians. But if you love Mexican food, Rosa Mexicano won't disappoint. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bottle of rum |
455 Grand Bay Drive Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne Miami, FL 33149 United States +1 305 365 4500 (Hotel) http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/... |
Rum Bar at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne offers a selection of rums from 18 countries. Drinks include signature collection of capirinhas, Pisco Sour, mojitos and daiquiris. The bar also has a large collection of cigars on offer and personal VIP lockers to store rum bottles. A few evenings there is a live band performing. Lounge around dressed casually, sink into the leather sofa or chair, drink the best rums and eat mouth watering cuisine including sugarcane prawns and short rib burgers. Rum Bar is a haven, bringing back the memories of 1950s Havana and the Caribbean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Always hoppin' |
60 Merrick Way Miami, FL 33134-5319 United States +1 305 774 1883 |
This local hotspot is crowded just about every night of the week. People of all ages come for the live music (at a low cover charge) and for the food. Satchmo's serves everything from hamburgers to vegetarian items and has a good variety of salads. Bar-type appetizers are also available (Chicken Wings, Fried Calamari) at reasonable rates. The 'Jazz Session' dessert, which is a version of Austrian Apple Strudel, is not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Salsa to Flamenco |
1334 Washington Avenue Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 531 3440 http://www.macarenaweb.com/ |
This is your doorway to Spain! The restaurant serves fine Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Your taste-buds can savour tapas like Shrimp, Sauteed Mushrooms, etc. or its famous traditional Spanish Potluck-Paella. Macarena is a Latin late-night hot-spot, where the youth love hanging-out. The Live Flamenco Show is its highlight. The tavern is just the thing, the youngsters look forward to - food, drinks, and dancing... through the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miami's Premier Live Music Nightclub |
60 NE 11th Street Miami, FL 33132 United States +1 305 358 7625 http://www.studioamiami.com/ |
Located in Downtown Miami's Park West district, Studio A provides a venue for musicians from all around the world. The decor is simple but chic. Although drinks are relatively expensive, the performances offer great talent and a different side of Miami. Studio A's versatile atmosphere is also available to host private events anywhere from comedy shows to film screenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miami's oldest bar |
626 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33131 United States +1 305 374 1198 http://www.tobacco-road.com/ |
The oldest drinking establishment in Miami (established 1912) continues to be a favorite Happy Hour hangout among locals. Located on the outskirts of downtown Miami, this historic landmark attracts both suits and sandals. Follow the narrow path toward the back deck to find a festive mixture of drinkers, diners and dancers. Live bands, with a heavy leans towards the blues, appear weekly. The bar offers delicious chicken wings and daily drink specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lots of food, drinks and music! |
729 Southwest 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33130 United States +1 305 377 4628 http://www.transitlounge.us/ |
Transit Lounge is a vibrant, fun spot in downtown Miami.....and unlike its name, it's not one you can just pass through! Whether you want to unwind after work with a drink, play some pool with your pals, or enjoy the live talent, this club has it all. The fact that it is open really late ensures a steady steam of post-party crowd. You can call ahead to check what kind of music and which band is on the offering. Not a place to visit if you yearn for some quiet time! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazzy, upscale sidewalk café |
846 Lincoln Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 534 3600 http://www.thevandyke.com/ |
Have a leisurely Sunday brunch or sip mojitos in the shade. This five-year old indoor/outdoor café is the best people-watching spot on Lincoln Road with a cosmopolitan European atmosphere. Evenings, 'Upstairs at the Van Dyke' features the house band The Don Wilner Trio, as well as various jazz and blues greats. Check The menu is eclectic: salads, omelets, and great desserts. Standout menu items include berries and cream and the antipasto platter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Thai food with entertainment |
719 Lincoln Road Miami, FL 33139 United States +1 305 535 8987 |
This South Beach restaurant offers sushi and Thai food in a unique atmosphere. International musicians play music nightly. You might hear sitar music one night, reggae the next. The specialty of the house is the fresh and delicious sushi. Thai Salad, which features generous portions of vegetables, is also a good choice, as are the chicken entrees. Portions are large. Beverages include international coffees, teas, wines, and beers. In the evening, you can sit at outdoor tables as musicians perform on the nearby stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |