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4.0 of 5 stars.
Low key, fun, cheap, good eats (most of the time), friendly and down to earth. Used to work by Tobacco Road and it was a great spot for lunch. The smoked salmon, avocado and pumpernickel sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A long narrow tavern with a patio bar that attracts all types. Cute girls gave us free shots while we watched the Dodgers game. I'll return to this bar soon.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The freaks come out at night and they all hang out at Tobacco Road. This old tavern, the oldest in Miami, 97-years young, attracts no one particular crowd. During lunch hours, you will mostly find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tobacco Road is like my home away from home- conveniently located within a mile of my place. It's a great place to listen to live music with friends and knock back a few. It has a very friendly, laid...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of course I had to write a review on Miami's oldest bar! Ah good ol' Tobacco Road! Great place to just chill with friends and have a couple of drinks. I love the laid back atmosphere and eclectic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of this bar. It's a good place to hang out, but I almost feel it smells like old inside. It's way too hot for the outside. The food is mediocre at best. The wings aren't great,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Tobacco Road, how I miss you. One of my absolute favorite places to hang when I lived in Miami. Live music, drinks, food, cool bar. As I'm sure you've read by now, they have the distinction of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg im shocked i dont have a review done for tobacco road!! been going there for years and have always felt that its safe bet.went on friday night for happy hour and was really excited to find out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tobacco Road is starting to act it's age meaning it's getting grouchy and cranky and really that's not what I want from it. I came here late night on Tuesday and the service was subpar. The fries were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some things never change... like this place. Enter the narrow structure and take a good whiff of this seasoned bar. The mirror is covered with well stocked display of booze, small tables to the other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the food (yes, seriously) and I must say, bring the old fries back!!! this place would totally get 4 stars if it wasn't for their recent decision to change their awesome fries... I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great. It's got a good urban-downtown feel to it. Went there for Happy Hour on a Friday for 96 cent drinks, the place was packed. So go there early, we did. Young professional...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Famous as a music venue and dive bar, Tobacco Road has earned my vote for the best burger in Miami. The place is warm & friendly, despite the rundown interior and threatening-looking servers. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have spent a good number of Friday nights at Tabacco Road after work to take advantage of their happy hour deal. They have 96 cent drinks. I was able to enjoy black label on the rocks until my liver...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad...for a bar. Don't get any other ideas about Tobacco Road, it is a bar, and will always be a bar, that just happens to serve food. The hamburgers are great and the chicken wings are some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i went back today as a buddy was driving. they wanted to get you for $5 to park AND $5 cover after 10pm!!! great way to run off the old locals that have made this place what it is.so your out $10 and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is real miami.You want tourist-ie beach and trendy music blasting in your ear- go somewhere else. Tobacco Road reminds me, of great times, good eats and the sound of laughter coming from every...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a friend of a friend's band (with said friend) during a huge music event. The place is grungy as hell, but in a pleasant way and they had some tasty drinks, though I was only able to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk into this place you can sense the history of this place. If the walls could talk I'm sure there would be stories to tell *bad and good*. The faint odor of alcohol from the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great band, friendly service, inexpensive drinks. What more could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night (Sunday) after the Yankees game and am so happy we did! It was about 10pm and there was a nice little crowd in there for a Sunday night-also the band was setting up to play. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the auld Tabaccy Road....I wonder what the parking situation was like there back in circa 1913 when you first got your license. Was there a $10 cover charge...I think not...$10 would have bought a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other night, Tobacco Road made me think of the sounds of sweet baby James-- Taylor. Well, it made me think of friends, actually. It's a great place to kick back and hang with a load of them - when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tobacco road is five stars but i was here last night and they were out of draft beers, they were also out of most bottled beers too and to make it worse, our bartender had an attitude about life. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place for live music. First time I came here there were bands playing on the second floor, and bands playing outside. There's two entrances, that I know of, to this place. The Main one,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of love this place.I didn't even know all about the institution/oldest bar in Miami angle, mostly from my hunger-related inability to focus on anything that wasn't directly printed on the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely horrible. Went there to watch playoff basketball and the place was dead. The ones who were there looked like they were ready to pass out. We sat at the bar to be closet to one of the three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is a little over rated.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the burgers here! That with the skinny delicious fries they have and a nice cold beer = heaven! Tobacco Road is truly an institution, 96 years and running! If you haven't been, what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a lark, and frankly, mostly because I had some time to kill, I picked up a copy of the Townes Van Zandt documentary 'Be There To Love Me' at the Austin airport while I was killing time waiting to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this is the oldest bar in Miami, eh? Well, I suppose it's a take it or leave it sort of place. I could have done without considering it was a $5 cover the night I went. I don't like reggae music so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I reviewed Tobacco Road several months ago, I've been back a bunch of times and it just keeps getting better. From the 96 cent drink specials for 96 minutes each Friday (from 6 to 7:36 p.m.)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why you should go...Its an intstitution...when I moved to Miami I rented a house in the roads and the landlord left me a list of places to try and Tobacco Road was one of them...he even mentioned that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went there for happy hour on Friday evening...96 cents specials...and free appetizers when you get 2 drinks? They had cheeseburgers...mini ones! YUMMY! I was impressed.96 cents for 2 or 3...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to go and have drinks and enjoy a good time,. The drinks are very good the bartenders are attentive and know their drinks!! the food is filling. It is one of my favorite spots in MIA....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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The bar staff is always overworked and hard to get a hold of. The food is good, but the staff needs to be trained in service. And the bands used to be good here but now they have a whole lot of really bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was Al Capone's old hang-out, liquor license #1I'm not much of a drinker so that makes me a horrible bar person.I don't go here for the bar, or the music.. nope.. I come for FOOD.Namely, the Road...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent dive bar that is a Miami true landmark. It's a must do when you're in Miami.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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HORRIBLE!!!! Don't let the Dennis Rodman look -a -like bartender at the main bar serve you. Rudest bartender I've ever had...Ordered the most expensive steak on the menu at ther bar, took me 10 minutes to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after being a permanent resident of South Florida for all 24 years of my existence, I fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally got around to checking out Tobacco Road. And because my review is so anticlimactic,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Tobacco Road for years and it's always been my favorite Miami dive bar. It fulfills so many of my needs. If it's Sunday- Wednesday and I feel like a beer in a quiet and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, music and drinks-can't go wrong with that. It's old as hell and not going anywhere for a while!
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like T-Road a lot. It is the ever-elusive (in Miami, anyway) regular bar, that is dark, plays pretty good music, has a deck/patio, and has drink specials. It's a good glimpse into Miami history, as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the only thing missing from some of the other spot-on reviews:CHILLED! Other than that, everyone seems to have said it all perfectly :-)(Without the crowds on a non-bday night though)
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the 96th anniversary party, not nearly as fun as going on a normal week day. It's one of the few bars I enjoy going to every time I walk in. On a normal week day, it's low key, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not for pregnant people. I've gone out a lot while pregnant, and it was never an issue. But I physically couldn't fit in the bar. I had to ask people to move so I could make it outside. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tobacco Road. Having grown up in Miami, I am often bummed when I hear from people who visit and describe it as plastic, shallow and soulless. Though I don't recommend picking up people in bars,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool, laid-back, fun, down-to-earth...basically the opposite of every other Miami bar. The food is adequate, but nothing special, but who cares? This is a great place to hang out with friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great downtown area dive bar. Strong drinks, live music, friendly atmosphere. Did notice that the bar had an odd odor...like cedar and sewage mixed. Kinda smelled like a dirty, gas-station...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hangout spot, not really for a young crowd though. But this place has a ton of character. This is a miami institution. If you're staying in the brickell area, and want something not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tons of fun, when you wanna kick back with friends! Totally laid back ambiance you cannot go wrong with live music, cheap drinks and bar food!Can't say the food is to die for but hey!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks !!! Big Time !!! I have had some pretty good times here - granted they have all been in great company ... but the place lends itself to some pretty cool and casual times.We tend to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer so cheap it's worth spooning the crowd to get to the bar. I could easily end up in this place every Friday for $0.96 beers, good tunes and a crowd and atmosphere I really dig if I'm not careful....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was my 1st time at this place and I have to say, .96 cent drinks for 96 min is the shiz. I was surprised by how many people where there at 6pm! The music was pumpin' and to honest, you just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the oldest bar in Miami, due to its location you can understand; on the south side of the Miami River it's been great real estate for commerce workers since 1912. But Miami is evolving into a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, T. Road is a Miami institution and thank heavens for that. I wish there were more old school spots around.When I first visited Tobacco Road, I came as a tourist and back then they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Miami STAPLE! Not to mention that Tobacco Road has been supporting the local music scene for ages now. And, my parents used to hang out here in college. The place has seriously been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like to go to Tobacco Road for lunch... I always order one of 2 things: either "the otis" or the pulled bbq pork sandwich. the food comes in huge portions and is always delicious.It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Miami all my life it's a travesty I hadn't visted Tobacco Road till last night, However it was a great experience. I had the 'Death Burger' which was very good and cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's been a while since I last went to Tobacco Road, since when did they start charging for parking on a week night? It took us by surprise last night.However, it was also a surprise that we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First night I got there I had a full lobster for $10.99. That shit is unheard of. You will never find lobster that cheap at any other restaurant or bar. Even the bartender agreed that they loose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tobacco Road is the oldest bar in Miami and still one of the best. If you're in need of an alternative to the south beach scene, Tobacco Road is the best spot in one of the more diverse night life...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Historical Review. I was coming here with MY dad since the late 80s! And when I worked downtown, I would come and meet up with some friends after work. We would drink single malt scotch and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very nice hole in the wall guy's bar, no girls here, just dudes with football and beer, my friends go here for a late weeknight only, its open til 5am daily and we've closed the place down many times....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tobacco Road is my favorite bar in Miami, it is also the oldest bar here so it has that worn in feeling which makes you wanna stay...This has been the home way from home for many musicians so it's got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the coolest places to hang out in Miami - last two Yelpers nailed it...great music, beer, and food!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what is wrong with yelpers in miami? i can't believe i am only the 2nd person to rate this place. this is a classic in miami and its not hispanic.anyways, the food. great greasy bar food. i enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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For more years then I can recall Tobacco road has been a nightspot for locals and tourists alike..On any weekend night you can be assured of a fun evening..lively music is always playing, the drinks are always...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Acts from all over the musical spectrum come to Tobacco Road (rock to reggae to latin to blues), and names that can fill the Warfield ...
gusto.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New Orleans rock club in the heart of Miami! This is THE oldest bar in Miami, three scenes including bar with food, outdoor area under a big tree and a stage upstairs too. Place to go out with a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Looking for a relaxed bar enviromnent with great live bands and cheap good drinks....then look no further than Miami's oldest nightspot....Tobacco Road! Great drinks, great live music 5 nights a week and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2004
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didnt eat there just went for a few drinks and to check it out-there was a blues band there they were having some technical difficulties with their equipment but once they got it working they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2002
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Place is nice, service goes down when it gets crowded. The food was acceptable. Nice addition to SOBE.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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give me break! hey they have! sirloin steak or filet mignon plus potato plus salad for under 8 bucks... thanks for the break....plus the Tuesday Night Lobsters and Laughs live Miane Lobster dinner and live...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Tobacco Road has the best atmosphere in Miami. If you want to get away from the predominantly Latin flavor of Miami, definitely make a stop for some food, a couple of drinks, and for Miami's great (and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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always have great live music...this is a locals hangout. people here are very down to earth...food is great...has upstairs and downstairs section as well as an outside section. anyone is welcome at this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I love the food and the service is great. Linda Wallace and Graham are the best. This is one of my favorite places.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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Miami's oldest bar is a bluesy Route 66-inspired institution favored by barflies, professionals, and anyone else who wishes to indulge in good and greasy bar fare -- chicken wings, nachos, and so on -- for a...
frommers.com - user review
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dade county's first bar is still alive and well...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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if you like your food the way you like your blues--gritty, honest, and unassuming--then this octogenarian joint will earn your respect. a musician wailing the blues also cooks jambalaya on-stage, although...
nytimes.com - user review
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in addition to being a top place to hear live music in the downtown area, this nightspot also serves great all-american food. tobacco road has been popular for more than 90 years - the historic restaurant and...
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