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Karu & Y
Category:
Local Favorite
71 NW 14th St
Miami,
Florida 33136
The first thing is this. Karu has new owners and chef. To be fair to them you must disregard any...
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The first thing is this. Karu has new owners and chef. To be fair to them you must disregard any reviews before December 2008. The new owners took over and revamped the whole place from top to bottom. Including decor and staff. The place is out of control! You can basically go to five different clubs or lounges in one night without leaving. The place is huge with indoor and very tropical outdoor areas. One area has cabanas with a stream running in front of them from a reflecting pool. You cross little bridges to get to them. There are waterfalls and waterwalls all over the place. Very relaxing. The staff is great too. The bartenders are very accommodating and helpful. The security staff is a big presence there so you feel comfortable but they are not in the way. You can?t just walk through the door but at the same time, they realize how the economy is and are a little more lenient these days. They still do a great job of keeping the place packed with beautiful people and keeping the rift raft out. Now the food. One word describes the food. Ridiculous! Yes in a good way. The new chef is just amazing. There are 3 different menus. There is something for every one. If you want an incredible sit down dinner, you got it. If you want some kicked up bar food, you will be more than satisfied or if you just want a snack, you can have that too. They serve food all night long. I think until 3 or 4 am. I recommend the Kobe Beef burgers and the Lobster Corn Dogs. Yes, it is true it isn?t in the best area. However, the owners have worked out a deal with the Miami Police to beef up patrol of the area. They have valet or a good option is a cab. I took a cab from SoBe. It was $15 each way with tip. Valet is $20. For $10 more, you can take a cab from just about anywhere in SoBe. Venture downtown and check the place out. You won?t be disappointed.
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We had a very fine dining experience here. The food and service was exceptional. I had the...
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We had a very fine dining experience here. The food and service was exceptional. I had the lobster special it was very very good. Highly recommed.
Pros: Excellent
Cons: Very expensive
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I always have a reservation when I go, I NEVER wait, the moment I arrive I'm seated. And its not...
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I always have a reservation when I go, I NEVER wait, the moment I arrive I'm seated. And its not because I'm some long time patron, I'm in my early twenites. The service is amazing. The petite filets w/ shrimp are my favorite, just dont touch the plate because you'll burn yourself. The breadpudding dessert is just as amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Pros: beautiful ambiance, great food, great service
Cons: parking
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Tobacco Road
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
626 S Miami Ave
Miami,
Florida 33130
Markis: The barmaid you are referring to is actually very nice and usually works very fast. I...
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Markis: The barmaid you are referring to is actually very nice and usually works very fast. I believe her name is Crystal. When you first meet her she can be intimidating, but believe me that she is very nice. You might just have caught her on a bad night. Everyone is entitled. I am sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience. Give them another shot.
BBV: I am a local artist and I happen to play at The Road a lot. I'm not sure how you got your information, but Tobacco Road always pays me when I play for them. The tickets thing you are referring to is not a Tobacco Road gig, those are festivals organized through a 3rd party promoter. I am sorry to say that your facts are a bit off.
As for the reference to "bad music" I will say this: The Road is very eclectic. Sometimes they have jazz bands, sometimes heavy metal bands, sometimes folk, sometimes blues. If you happen to show up on a night when someone is playing a style of music that is not to your liking you will not enjoy the show. My advice to you is to check their website before going and find out who is playing and what style of music they play. If you don't like heavy metal then you should not be there when they have heavy metal bands. Get what I mean?
Lastly, I want everyone to know this:
The Road has one of the most amazing bowls of chili I have ever eaten. And every Friday they have all drinks for 96 cents during Happy Hour - which is pretty amazing and awesome I think.
And if you ever hear of a band playing there called "The Coffee House Gypsies" you should really attend and check it out. That band rocks. Hehehehe. And yes, that's my band, and I am shamelessly promoting myself here so shoot me. We are also on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, MySpace, FaceBook, Rhapsody, and a zillion other sites. Just look us up in Google.
And oh, yeah... we play at The Road almost once a month, so go see us...
SEE Y'ALL AT TOBACCO ROAD!!!! :)
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Space
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
142 NE 11th St
Miami,
Florida 33132
I was in Miami for a quick get away from California. After a jaunt to the beach and Friday the...
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I was in Miami for a quick get away from California. After a jaunt to the beach and Friday the 13th at the Mansion, I headed out to Space for some real dancing. I purchased a ticket online and didn't have to wait when I got there. The doormen and ticket guys were great and let me in right a way. Once inside, the friendly bartender made a strong drink, that I had to ask him to tone it down a bit on the second, and last drink. After the SouthBeach Club, I found myself a little too dressed up for this place; as anything goes. The people I met were nice, unpretentious, and loved to dance. While beautiful people were more frequent in SouthBeach, you could certainly meet them here too. I danced the night away with a Brazilian cutie in the Techno Room. Headed upstairs for hiphop/reggaton and met two great guys; one Puerto Rican from Miami and the other Nicaraguan. By 4 AM, I stopped to enjoy a break dancing competition on the roof top and catch a ride home. Hands down, I would return to Miami just to go to this Space.
Cons: I went downstairs around 1:00PM and they held people at the door to return upstairs for about 1/2 hr. $30 min on credit card but that seems to be the norm around here if not higher.
Pros: Huge. Dancing is king! Great music. 3 dance floors. Great location. Unpretentious.
Cons: Hold up at the door from the techno to hiphop room. Credit card minimum at bar.
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Houston's
Category:
Restaurants
201 Miracle Mile
Miami,
Florida 33134
The service is the best I've ever experience - the food was superb ! If you don't like this place...
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The service is the best I've ever experience - the food was superb ! If you don't like this place then maybe there is something wrong with y-o-u.........know what I mean ?
Pros: Jeez - it all tastes grand
Cons: no reservations
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Strike
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
11401 NW 12th St
Miami,
Florida 33172
(786) 623-4208
I thought my kids wouldn?t have the attention span to last more than ? hour, but we ended up...
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I thought my kids wouldn?t have the attention span to last more than ? hour, but we ended up spending 2 hours of great fun! The wait staff was great and brought our food and drinks right to the lane for us and were there for us if we needed anything. Terrific service!
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Scorch Grill House
Category:
Latin American Restaurants
13750 Biscayne Blvd
Miami,
Florida 33181
Well rounded menu features seafood, pasta, meats/steaks, all fresh salads, soups, veggies, etc. A...
More 5 months ago
Well rounded menu features seafood, pasta, meats/steaks, all fresh salads, soups, veggies, etc. A friend loves the mashed potatoes served here. Wine selection is nice, plus full bar. Good desserts also. Attentive staff and very accomodating. Highly recommend.
Pros: Best Ceviche ever!!!!
Cons: When very busy service can be a bit slow
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John Martin's
Category:
Irish Pubs & Restaurants
253 Miracle Mile
Miami,
Florida 33134
Besides the feel of being in an Irish Pub, John Martin's serves the best Irish dishes. Their food...
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Besides the feel of being in an Irish Pub, John Martin's serves the best Irish dishes. Their food is awesome! They even have karaoke on Wednesday nights! If you're looking to hang out with some friends and kick back with a cold one, John Martin's rocks!
Pros: Karaoke, Great food, Drink Specials
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Best Austrian/German food you will ever find in Miami!! That's if you know it! I am Austrian, and...
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Best Austrian/German food you will ever find in Miami!! That's if you know it! I am Austrian, and have not come accross a better Wiener Schnitzel or scrumptious sausages anywhere else in Miami, and I have tried many places over the past 15 years. It tastes just like eating in Austria.
Ambiance is great, and the staff is always a lot of fun. Whenever I go, they make me feel like family!
Pros: Food, ambiance, staff!
Cons: None
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