Tobacco Road

02/07/2007 Posted by realjiujitsu

We went on a Saturday. We loved it. It had the atmosphere we were looking for a mix of adults and mature younger crowd. The music was exceptional if you like blues. The area was a little concern at the beginning but shortly after, felt very comfortable. Reasonably priced.

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01/25/2007 Posted by joeybrozenick

Green glowing neon beckons me back to simpler days as I enter this treasure nestled on the banks of the Miami River in old downtown. Having the opportunity to visit on numerous occasions whether in the company of latinas bonitas, or solo I have never been disappointed. Great crowd and super staff always make you feel welcome. The front room bosts a cozy bar and sitting area where you can enjoy a delicious and amazingly reasonable menu with juicy steaks, handcut fries, sandwiches and plenty more. Get together after work for a few frosty cold ones, or check things out later in the evening on weekends where I have been greeted by anyone from KoKo Taylor to the Jack Daniels girls inviting me over for some refreshments. I have enjoyed the patio as well, taking me back to those fond memories on High St. at The Ohio State University. It definitely has my vote for a great evening of action and adventure, a historical landmark being the first and last remaining speakeasy standing in the city of Miami. Won't you join me on Tobacco Road? All the best ~ JoeyB

Pros: Excellent atmosphere and neigborhood feel

Cons: Parking

11/17/2006 Posted by wrharbour

For those of us who like it a little funky this is a great spot! If you ever have been to the French Quarter in New Orleans this will remind you of it. The place has been around downtown Miami for a while and is a great place to see some cool blues and jam bands. It has a nice outdoor stage area and plenty of parking. It also has a small room upstairs which can get extremely packed when a good band is featured. The food is basic bar food but I know they have a lobster night there also. Cheap Drinks yea!

Pros: Cool old joint with lots of character

Cons: Gets hot and steamy

10/30/2006 Posted by faxas

So, by now you know the place is dark and narrow and sometimes has great music and sometimes doesn't. But did you know Tobacco Road has awesome SALADS? Yup. Salads. They rock a phenomenal burger, big and juicy, but they also serve a humongous, delicious Caesar salad. If you're living downtown, prefer your dining establishments unpretentious, and still like your meals low-carb.... this is THE place. The only thing I don't like about it is on Saturdays when the place becomes just another club and you have to valet.

Pros: Great food @ great prices, Unpretentious atmosphere

Cons: Parking lousy on Saturday nights...valet required

06/13/2006 Posted by downtownmiami

One of my favorites. Perfect location. You can't go wrong with this place. The food is great, try the loaded nachos at least once in your lifetime. For dessert, get the chocolate bomb, a warm fudge cake with ice cream on top... so goooood. Great service, great prices, great food, great music. This place is a classic. Light years away from South Beach shallowness, silly trendiness and fashion obsession. There's a small triangular parking lot at the end of the block right before the bridge. Parking there is free, but some people come and pretend they're working on the parking lot and will ask you for money to park there. It's better to park behind the bar in their private parking lot, which is pretty big; plus, it's free monday through thursday. Friday and saturday it's about four dollars.

Pros: Great music, great food, laid back

Cons: Food's too tempting for dieters

04/28/2006 Posted by sonoman7

this place great. so when you go to a bar and pay 13$ for a screwdriver what do you get? vodka and tang, right? check out how at the road they squeeze those florida oranges for your drinks, right there in front of your face. nightly specials, awesome live music, from jazz to punk in spanglish. yearly crawfish boil festival - open until 5am. leave your bling bling out of the road.

Pros: kitchen open til 2am, bar open til 5am, cig vending machine

Cons: slow service at times

04/20/2006 Posted by miamimacdaddy

It's a shame what's happened to the ol' Tobacco Road. No one seems to care for going to the place anymore. Where are the Blues bands? Where is the sense of pride? The place is falling apart and the music is just awful. BRING BACK the music! Keep the neighborhood seedy bar thing, but at least make the place presentable. I have to say that they staff couldn't be nicer. If you go, say hi to Charlie - he's a bartender's bartender.

Pros: location, parking, mid-week entertainmen

Cons: run down, needs better music, dismal atmosphere

09/12/2005 Posted by badboypr

I visited this place every third Saturday of the month for Spanish rock night, it is a great show they should have more dates for this good turnout great bands.

Pros: good music, local bands, good price

Cons: small 2nd floor stage

07/03/2005 Posted by ohueck

W went on a Saturday. We loved it. It had the atmosphere we were looking for a mix of adults and mature younger crowd. The music was exceptional if you like blues. The area was a little concern at the beginning but shortly after, felt very comfortable. Reasonably priced.

11/13/2004 Posted by ellemac007

Don't be surprised when you walk into Tobacco Road. First Impressions can be deceiving. The service is above average. Most of the girls are of college age and work there for tuition. Be good to them and they will be good to you. The food is great. Everything is fresh. I recommed the Chips and fresh salsa and of course the bbq burger. Music is great if you graduated high school in the mid to late seventies.... my mom loves it there. I hope this helps.