Miami's Best Over-30s Singles Scene 2008

Rande Gerber brings his tragically hip Hollywood nightclub to the scensters of South Beach.

Reviews:

• “Great atmosphere”
• “My night at SKY”

Tips: There is a velvet rope and a hard-to-get-on guest list, so if you’re not in the know, dress to impress and be prepared to wait in line.

Skybar

The odds-on favorite for a great time, South Florida’s new wagering hotbed also rocks as a resort hotel.

Reviews:

• “Hard Rock Live – Great entertainment”
• “Hard Rock Casino Hollywood”
• “B(etter that) I N(ever) G(o) O(nce more)”
• “Service was top notch…room was amazing.”
• “STAY AWAY (unless you have no class)”

Tips: Valet parking is available, but you are welcome to park for free in the massive 3,400-space lot.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Margarita hot spot with a rooftop bar, Mexican bar bites and a reputation for noise and revelry.

Reviews:

• “Triple Play”
• “What Happened to Ocean Drive???”
• “Disgusting drinks”
• “Great Frozen Drinks”
• “Disappointing”

Tips: A clothing-optional zone. The less you wear here, the better.

Wet Willie’s

Suave, sophisticated Latin-Japanese cuisine will make your taste buds dance for joy.

Reviews:

• “Awesome Food in Great Location”
• “not worth it”
• “AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “Best Calamari in Miami!”
• “Great Sushi & Fun Dinning!”

Tips: In addition to dozens of wines and more than 25 sakes, fruity mixed drinks complement the sophisticated cuisine. One of the best is the strawberry sensation called the Nina Fresa, made of vodka, strawberry puree, and guava and lime juices.

Sushi Samba Dromo or email Sushi Samba Dromo

Appetizer-sized portions and nightly entertainment make this a great place for groups.

Reviews:

• “An Absolutely Miserable Experience”
• “Great restaurant experience!”
• “A sad, downhill slide”
• “Eclectic Food.”
• “Amazing Tapas”

Tips: Take a seat on the outside balcony for a prime view of Coco Walk and the Grove.

Cafe Tu Tu Tango

A reputation for great blues and debauchery stretching back more than 80 years.

Reviews:

• “We love this atmosphere”
• “Meanwhile. . . . Acerca de Rio Miami”
• “Classic Spot”
• “Let’s hear it for the SALADS here!”
• “Best bar in Miami”

Tips: Check out their website for menus, merchandise and events listings.

Tobacco Road

Erotic cuisine and exotic atmosphere make dining a feast for all your senses.

Reviews:

• “an amazing experience to share”
• “best steak anywhere”
• “best monday night we ever had was at tantra”
• “Over the top evening at Tantra”
• “One of the most over-priced places ever — mediocre food, mediocre service, and tacky decor”

Tips: It’s typically packed late into the night, but if you make reservations for before 8pm, you may have the restaurant to yourself.

Tantra

This elegant bar is a “Cheers” for the young, urban Cuban-American set.

Reviews:

• “Best Jazz Cafe in Miami”

Tips: The well-rounded menu offers something for every taste: pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fish. Try the honey-baked Brie with fruit to start, or the Cajun egg rolls—the two most popular appetizers.

Globe Cafe & Bar

Visual flair and fusion fare distinguish this upscale beer hall from smaller microbreweries.

Reviews:

• “Excellent beer and bar food”
• “Gorgeous Bartenders”
• “like some fries with your garlic??”

Tips: The seasonal beer menu has three constants: a hoppy pilsner; an auburn, slightly sweet marzen; and a malty, dark dunkles. True to German form, centuries-old “purity” laws are followed, meaning only hops, barley, yeast and water are used.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Find fun and games, funky decor and well-priced drinks at this hip yet laid-back spot.

Reviews:

• “Meh”
• “Avoid that bar!”
• “Cozy Local Hang”
• “Value me at Purdy”
• “cool hangout”

Tips: Live bands play Mondays and Tuesdays, DJs on most other nights. Thursday is Ladies Night, with free cosmos and other goodies. And there’s never a cover.

Purdy Lounge

Poolside lounge mixes sunsets and cocktails.

Bahia at the Four Seasons

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