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Margaritaville - Miami Bayside

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Sports bar

😠 So extremely disappointed. The upstairs was closed and maybe that’s were all the fun was… boring atmosphere. Food was trash. Fish and chips was store bought fish sticks. Exactly the cheap stuff you buy at the store but of course cost about $20. Fish tacos were 99% lettuce and one single strip of “fi... People often mention great, server, nice, Margaritaville, experience, drinks, good, restaurant, Miami, nachos,


Address

401 Biscayne Blvd Space 128, Ste 1180, Miami, FL 33132

Website

www.margaritavillemiamibayside.com

Contact

(305) 602-4812

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (931 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (16) server (15) nice (11) Margaritaville (10) experience (10) drinks (9) good (9) restaurant (8) Miami (8) nachos (8)
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  • 1/5 Samantha H. 8 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    So extremely disappointed. The upstairs was closed and maybe that’s were all the fun was… boring atmosphere. Food was trash. Fish and chips was store bought fish sticks. Exactly the cheap stuff you buy at the store but of course cost about $20. Fish tacos were 99% lettuce and one single strip of “fish” and was also a $20 meal. Service was terrible. It took so long for the waitress to come we had to order drinks and food at once then still waited forever for drinks and food. Was a nearly empty day at lunch time. Edited to add the waitress never gave us refills and disappeared, we waited so long in this empty restaurant that we had to get a bar tender to go find our waitress and even then it took another 10 minutes to come back, no sorry for the wait and when we got the bill back she had added her own tip without saying anything!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Neal C. 1 year ago on Google
    No issues with the food, but the fine print on the menus state they have an 18% auto-tip which can be altered. After the meal, the server stated the menus weren’t all updated and the 18% can’t be removed. The receipt requests another tip in addition to the 18%. Getting a potential +36% from customers who might not notice the double dip seems really disingenuous. The front of house person was aaabsolutely incredible for what it’s worth!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelida L. 1 year ago on Google
    Our server was awesome!!! On point with the orders and the food was served nice and hot. The drink was everything some Ruby Red grapefruit thing...it was awesome especially with the Tito's....we were a big group and the server had no problem splitting the bill. The food was great! Simple and good!!! I will definitely come back on my next visit!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L D. 1 week ago on Google • 336 reviews New
    Had no food but enjoyed ourselves here!

  • 5/5 goodkine 9 months ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Lots of Margaritaville restaurant/bar locations worldwide, here is the one in downtown Miami, with video... I opted for the frozen variety, which I found out, they premix prior, with several bottles of alcohol, get the core margarita mix done, and simply add your favorite flavor to it when ready to serve... Lots of outside seating with spectacular views of Port Miami... Don't feel like sweating outside? Go upstairs to a HUGE space, with large glass windows, with an even better view... all featured in both pics and videos here... I had a frozen mango margarita (video), and also caught the prep and delivery of an "Its Five 'O Clock Somewhere" drink... looks wicked...

  • 5/5 pamela t. 2 weeks ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    I was in town & a delightful spot. Me & some friends decided to stop in to have a meal.. Our waiter Jeff, was on point, friendly & he definitely knew the menu & drinks.. everything was delicious, Yummy! Thanks Jeff..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah S. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here to grab nachos and some drinks after a boat ride on the ocean. I love the location so close to the shoreline with so many things to observe while sitting on the patio. Our server was really energetic, kind and quick. Overall, the food was delicious and our drinks were cold and good quality! I was also impressed that our server asked if we had dietary restrictions as soon as we ordered; this was a nice touch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carmen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to spend time. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very pleasant, the waiters are friendly and the food is delicious. I don't usually write reviews, but I really enjoyed this place and wanted to share my experience. The nachos and burger are just amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elywn H. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and customer service was outstanding! Ivy was an amazing server who was very at my partys requests! Johnny was very nice and polite, although we came to the restaurant near closing time! Definitely had an amazing experience and will return to this establishment on our next vacation to Miami!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chantel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the meal and our server Cindy was great. She was very personable and made great recommendations. Not to mention the view was beautiful being right on the bay. I would come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig's T. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is in a great location. It has indoor and outdoor seating with a great view of the bay. They also have an indoor and outdoor bar. The service was great, the cocktails were a little weak and the food was very good. It was hard to choose which restaurant to eat at with so many choices nearby but, this place was good, no big complaints, other than the drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JACOBGAMER20 J. 9 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    It’s the run of the mill Margaritaville experience. We went to see the Bayside New Years Eve show and decided to eat here to watch the Ferris wheel and take a rest from all the walking. We used the Brightline to get there from Orlando so it was on-foot we went from the train station. If you use the metro mover it’s not a far walk at all. Bayside is a nice park, clean and has a lot of shopping and restaurants. Back to Margaritaville… the seating was nice, there weren’t many people there but it’s a nice waterfront view and right next to the Ferris wheel. The normal American menu is in store (burgers and bar food mostly) which is nice food. It also has a cute souvenir shop on the way out we grabbed a blanket at. Service was a little slow and we lost our server a few times (needed refills, extra sauces and our ticket) but overall wasn’t a bad experience.

  • 2/5 Ben C. 3 months ago on Google • 112 reviews New
    Not the Margaritaville atmosphere you would imagine. Service was very slow. Restaurant was just opened for the day and was very dirty. Wet floor signs all through the dining room. Our table was propped up by a wadded up napkin. The whole place just felt dirty. Hot honey chicken sandwich was tough and almost burnt. Our server was very inattentive. The door was left open on a 100 degree Miami day, so it was very muggy inside. Very unsatisfied for a $50 lunch.

  • 5/5 Bridget T. 5 days ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    The venue was wonderful and amazing views. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Carmen K. 8 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    We were here when it opened at 11:00. Our server was fantastic. The food was very good. We had the beach club sandwich x 2 and the finish tacos. The only negative comment was both the club sandwiches came with cold sweet potato waffle fries. They were very flavourful and would have been excellent if they had been hot or warm at least. We didn't eat them. The sandwich itself was huge. 2 people could easily share. The fish tacos were excellent. Loved the sauce as it had a little kick. Would definitely have them again. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't anything offered to us at all for the cold fries. Just a shrug of the shoulder and an "I'm sorry the fries were cold". We had club sodas with our meal one or 2 of those drinks could have been comped since they are probably on a soda gun and inexpensive. The next time we are back in Miami we will give it another try.

  • 4/5 Amy M. 2 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    Trey is amazing! Great waiter ♥️ loved the nachos. The atmosphere was fun. Will visit again for sure.

  • 3/5 Kylie W. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    **Caution: Double-Check Your Receipt and Bank Statement!** Our recent visit to Margaritaville was a mixed experience. While the food was decent and our server, Eric, provided excellent service, we did have some concerns. The nachos were enormous and easily fed both my husband and me, although we would have appreciated a bit more meat. The drinks were a bit pricey but tasted good! However, upon reviewing our receipt and bank statement after returning home from vacation, we noticed a significant discrepancy. Our receipt indicated a gratuity of $23, bringing the total to $167, but our bank statement reflected a charge of $201. Even accounting for a potential 20% additional tip, the final amount still doesn’t align with what was stated on the receipt. Whether it's a $5 or $25 difference, it raises questions about the accuracy of the final charge. We just wanted to share this experience to encourage others to verify their receipts and bank statements for peace of mind.

  • 3/5 Crystal G. 1 week ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    The service was great! However 2 out of 4 orders were incorrect and I had to send my boneless wings back. They were dark meat, which I never had boneless wings that came from dark meat. But it’s a really great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Omar C. 4 days ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    I recently visited Margaritaville at Miami Bayside, and wow, what a vibe! The atmosphere is super chill, perfect for hanging out with friends. The staff were friendly and quick, making the experience even better. Definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 Sandra K. 1 week ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Just had an awesome time at Margaritaville - Miami Bayside! The vibe is super chill, perfect for grabbing a drink and unwinding. The staff is super friendly and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to go back! 🌴🍹

  • 5/5 Mary B. 2 weeks ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Angel and Alexys are amazing bartenders! Took care of all our needs and were so friendly and attentive! Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Chris H. 2 weeks ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Angel and Alexis, the best service and ambience. The drinks were on point as well. Will be back!!

  • 4/5 elizabeth d. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was tasty. My husband and Mum had the cheeseburger and I had the club sandwich, it was huuuuuuge!!!! Our server was really busy (running up and down, inside and outside) but still managed to pay us some attention (we got our refills!!) The place looks great, music is good and views (if you are lucky enough to be close to a window) are nice! I took one star off because there were only two “family restrooms” on the first floor and I had to wait 10 min to use one! When my husband tried to use the restrooms on the second floor, he was rudely told by a waiter/manager that the second floor was off limits! Not wanting to wait 10 min to pee, we just left… Oh, and they automatically charge 18% in gratuity!

  • 4/5 Priscylla S. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant looks clean, the food was delicious and the price is ok. ⚠️I asked a drink perfect Margarita but it was not so good and my plate was jambalaya it was perfect. My hubby ordered hamburger 🍔 what has the meat as he asked , the hamburger size was huge and he said it was delicious.

  • 2/5 Nancy P. 1 year ago on Google
    Not exactly a great meal. Unfortunately.... l had always wanted to go to this restaurant so looking forward to the whole Margaritaville experience. The food was dry and the burger had so much salt l couldn't eat it. This is my first review l have done where the only positive thing l can say is the atmosphere was a fun upbeat environment. Be prepared to have alot of people and noise if you go.

  • 5/5 Leila N. 2 years ago on Google
    I had the most amazing shrimp & grits here, and my wonderful server Diana made me and my friends some amazing virgin daiquiris!! Definitely will be coming back AND asking for our same server (P.s. Diana totally slayed, extra points for decoration, highly recommend😁😁😁)

  • 5/5 Sarah A. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped for cocktails and the nachos, husband saw the nachos last time but we had eaten so when in Miami decided to go and try them - they were massive and super tasty. Would recommend for a bite and drink if in the area.

  • 3/5 S K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lunch for two. Service was a little slow. Took almost a hour for food. Good spot to watch the wheel and water craft. We had fish tacos & coconut shrimp both decent. Food was the usual Margaritaville. 3 stars for the slower side of service and lack of. No offer for refills on empty tea glasses. Otherwise higher stars. The gratuity is added into the bill not a fan of this at all and seems to be the norm in the area.

  • 5/5 Cori G. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty cool place. Never been to one before. We sat at the bar, including my 9yr old son and it was no big thing. Everyone was friendly and we had a great experience. The restaurant/bar right about 100ft from the water.

  • 1/5 Paola R. 1 year ago on Google
    They deny us seating when they had plenty of empty tables. They told us we could seat at the bar, or wait 25 minutes for a table. When we walked to the bar outside there were plenty of empty tables. We only came for a couple drink and an appetizer. We order the spinach and artichoke dip, they brought it in literally 3 minutes. It looked awful, didn’t taste bad but looked old and microwaved. Too bad for the bad reception and dish presentation. Server seemed to be upset or unhappy to have clients. Too bad. Next time we will definitely bring our business somewhere else.

  • 5/5 Kassi 1 year ago on Google
    Great place!! The food was great, we just got a few appetizers to share. The drink was way too strong for me personally but at least I knew I was getting my moneys worth so I’m not gonna complain. The guy working at the bar was really nice too.

  • 2/5 Gaby R. 1 year ago on Google
    What a disappointment! Horrible food! I used to go to maragarita ville in key west and in Hollywood. This one seems to have a different owner, different chef, different providers. I've asked for a veggie burger. It was so tasteless, so poorly presented, so disgusting that we've barely ate it.... The waiter, on the other hand, was nice, Even though we've waited 30 minutes to get our food. No. I don't recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Kathryn M. 1 year ago on Google
    Were walking around Bayfront Park and decided to find a place for lunch that offered gluten free options and wasn’t too far walking. We were pleasantly surprised to find Margaritaville which has gluten free items clearly marked on the menu, including gluten free buns. When I asked about the fries, they told us that they have a separate fryer for the french fries. As we walked in we noticed you can sit inside or outside and we had the luck of nabbing a table with a great view. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich (gluten free bun) and my partner ordered the crab cake sandwich. I enjoyed my sandwich–it was nothing special really, but the bread was pretty soft for being gluten free and I’m always happy when I can safely have fries, too! My partner didn’t love his sandwich and said it was just okay. Overall was really happy to have found this location with gluten free options and a nice view. Would consider going back if in the area again.

  • 3/5 Lauren H. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Our server, Christian, was fabulous! He was personable & accommodating. We shared the nachos & a bottle of wine (I know, great combo ;) ). Would recommend serving a bottle of white wine in a bucket to keep it chilled. No bucket was offered. Nachos were just a pile of chips with the toppings just on the top & sides. The upstairs dining room with the views was closed, so sat on the patio on the lower level. Views blocked by tour buses. Good experience, but could've been better. All no fault of Christian's. He is great!! Pics of great looking nachos & what they look like once the top layer is picked off. Hope this helps.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 2 weeks ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Angel and Alexis, very very good bar tenders ❤️❤️


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✗ Free parking lot
    • ✗ Paid parking lot
    • ✗ Plenty of parking
    • ✗ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✗ Debit cards
    • ✗ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✗ Beer
    • ✗ Wine
    • ✗ Coffee
    • ✗ Alcohol
    • ✗ Cocktails
    • ✗ Quick bite
    • ✗ Hard liquor
    • ✗ Braille menu
    • ✗ Comfort food
    • ✗ Small plates
    • ✗ Late-night food
    • ✗ Happy hour drinks
    • ✗ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✗ Lunch
    • ✗ Dinner
    • ✗ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✗ Lunch
    • ✗ Dinner
    • ✗ Dessert
    • ✗ Seating
    • ✗ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✗ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Onsite services
    • ✗ Outdoor seating
    • ✗ No-contact delivery

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