Absolutely fantastic Cuban restaurant and bar! Our bartender Roger delivered exceptional customer service combined with pure talent as a mixologist! The food was also amazing. Do not miss ordering their Empanadas... best I've ever had!!!

Our server was Maria from Venezuela and was excellent. Band was very entertaining. Food was delish—chicken quesadillas and pineapple salad excellent as were the mojitos. Highly recommend a stop here in Little Havana.

Love this spot!! The live band was everything! Pamela our waitress was awesome!! She made sure we were taken care of. She gave us great service and was super sweet. If you’re ever in the area, check out this place and ask for Pamela!

It was a little hard to get a reservation for Saturday, but they were super nice and helped us book it. From that moment, we knew the service was going to be great. The vibe was fun, the drinks were really good, and the food was delicious, all in one spot. The band was awesome and really set a party mood. My favorite part was the patio with the DJ and tons of cocktails. We had such a fun night!

Highly recommend if you are in Little Havana. We tried the jerk Chicken wings which were delicious, Cuban sandwich, quesadillas and grilled chicken sandwich and all were very good with good portion size. The atmosphere was great and service was too.

One of the best places in Miami. Good food, good drinks and good vibe. Recommend you going by lucnh, early agternoon and sitting at the bar where you can see and hear live Cubam music celebraring life and happiness. Come and enjoy, you’ll not regret at all.

Ball & Chain it Little Havana is amazing!! The staff and Bartenders are first class and provide really great service. The outside patio in the back is a great lounge spot to have some drinks, some cigars and watch some great live music with great atmosphere!! I will recommend this place to everyone and will make a point to come here anytime I am in the 305

Very fun time for Salsa night on Sunday night. DJ was LITT, music was great. Danced the night away with best friend. If you don’t know how to dance ladies, there are nice gentlemen there who will come up to dance with you and actually teach you! And they are respectful from my experience. But don’t be afraid to let someone know if you are uncomfortable! You’ll have a great time!💃🏽

Maria de venezuela was incredible! So attentive, so courteous and fun! We had an incredible time celebrating our friend’s birthday

This Cuban restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is authentic, flavorful, and made with so much care—every bite felt like a taste of Cuba. The portions are generous, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff treats you like family. Whether it’s the perfectly seasoned dishes, the refreshing drinks, or the cozy vibe, everything here is top-notch. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a true Cuban dining experience—I’ll definitely be coming back!

Ball & Chain exceeded my expectations. We went to celebrate our Holiday Party there, and the attention was truly out of this world. The ambience was phenomenal, everything was so beautifully decorated, the food was delicious, the workers were so attentive. Will recommend it to anyone. Planning on continuing to choose this venue for Holiday parties. What a great place to eat, dance and have fun!

We had an amazing lunch here and had a great experience. Dayana help us with our orders with these amazing menus. We are very happy and full. 😋😊

Visited this venue for the first time while visiting Miami. Loved the ambiance, the history of the place. The staff was amazing, taking care of all our culinary needs The live band was playing engaging Latin music and at 9 PM the place turned into a vibrant night club. Definitely a place to visit.

I work at a restaurant thst prides itself in its hospitality. Stopping here with my family today, I had one of the best experiences with my family I could have imagined. We were having a tough day, and the manager decided to take an opportunity to turn the day around for us. The server Brenda was amazing. Support staff was super attentive. The band was fun. I rolled my eyes when my brother in law ordered the pitcher of mojito, (because Im a rum snob), but even in the pitcher form, the drink came out perfectly balanced. All 7 of us tried different dishes and all of loved what we ordered. We walked into this place on a whim, best decision we've made in Miami yet! 12/10

We had a great time at The Ball & Chain in Little Havana. The drinks were delicious, I had a Majito. Maria from Venezuela, was our waitress, she was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend and will come back.

Brenda was our waitress and she displayed exceptional service! Made us feel like family. Your organization is beyond fortunate to have her apart of your team! We need more like Brenda 👍

Came to visit here from Pensacola, FL and had the best food, drinks and fun here!! Heard the music from the street and had to stop in! Franklin the bartender is outstanding & the band was awesome playing so many instruments! Highly recommend for drinks, food and fun time. P.S. the empanadas were amazing, and the espresso martinis are yummy for the an afternoon pick me up!

We had an amazing time! Our waitress Maria from Venezuela was so fun! Make sure you order the pitchers!

We were pleasantly surprised how good this place was. We really wanted to listen to live music, sit outside, play dominos, eat good food, have a good drink, great service, and relax. I know…..that’s a tall order to ask for from a restaurant. Maria from Venezuela was AMAZING! She was patient, kind, and took time to make sure we were comfortable. 10/10 recommend!

We stopped in for an amazing mojito and great music! A must stop in Little Havana. Elsy G was our server and she was 10/10 amazing!

Ball & Chain is pure Little Havana energy — live salsa, jazz, and mojitos that hit hard. The atmosphere is vibrant and loud, with great music, dancing, and Cuban bites. Perfect for a lively night out, not so much if you want quiet conversation. Historic, colorful, and unforgettable.

Brenda was great and our group felt so well celebrated and welcome! We were there for a bachelorette and had a blast. Cubans and mojitos were fabulous!

I love Ball and Chain. Apart from having amazing salsa live music, the service is impeccable. My husband and I were helped by Fabio, who was extremely friendly as well as a great bartender. The drinks were refreshing and perfect balance, and the fritters were something everyone must experience. The refried beans and rice, fried in a ball and accompanied by a mustard aoili was 10/10. I surely will be back next time I’m in Miami.

We saw this place online and decided to take a visit to Little Havana. Service was great from the front door guy to the manager walking us to a nice table in the Patio. This place is definitely a vibe . We arrived at 9pm and stayed until 2am. Food was great and the DJ and Band were excellent!

Loved this place! Such an perfect stop to be transported in Little Havana. Our server Pamela was awesome and we'd.come back again and again! Definitely get the bucket of mojitos if you want to be surprised!

Pamela is the best server!! She was kind, offered great suggestions & very accommodating. Best service I’ve had in awhile! Thank you Pamela! Loved the live music and cocktails. Good happy hour

Im not a Mojito expert, but I'm mojito-holic!! I can say that their Mojitos are the best ones that I ever had!!

+3

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely amazing experience at Ball & Chain in Miami! Huge shout-out to Maria from Venezuela — she was phenomenal and truly made our night unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, her energy, attentiveness, and warmth were top-tier. We started with the guacamole with pork belly as an appetizer — insanely good, perfectly seasoned, and a must-try. For our entrée, we had the vaca frita, which was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. To finish, we shared the flan, and wow… smooth, rich, and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. On top of the incredible food and service, the live music was such a vibe — lively, fun, and exactly what you want when you’re in Miami. If you’re coming to Ball & Chain, ask for Maria. She’s a star ⭐️ and elevated the entire experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Love the vibe and the food is delicious! I never want wings another way again! Sooooo tasty with a jerk char and crispness. Muah!

We found ball and chain on a food tour led by Jennifer, Who highly recommended we stopped back for food and/or drinks. Our server Maria went above and beyond in caring for our group of 6! We didn’t have food but the mojitos were delicious! We sat in the back patio and enjoyed the music. We will come back again when in Miami.

Ball & Chain was the PERFECT finale for our Board retreat. The food and beverages were fantastic, the salsa dancers and staff were amazing, and made sure we had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Cannot recommend this venue enough.

Fantastic spot to stop and enjoy live music and great food. A One day stay in Miami brought us to Little Havana where we walked around and decided to stop in Ball & Chain for dinner. The service was spot on, the music upbeat, and the food was incredible. Highly recommended!

+1

Such an amazing place to not only eat but enjoy live music and the atmosphere. The food was DELICIOUS, the atmosphere incredible, and the music amazing. Such a fun place. Our waitress Elsy was friendly and wonderful! Highly recommend.

Roger the bartender was professional, friendly, and made one hellava cocktail! Highly reccomend you go to Ball and Chain Live Cuban music and get atmosphere!

Our server Elsy Guzman was amazing. She went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome in this festive establishment. This was our second visit and we planned to have lunch here again because the food is excellent and the vibe is so charming!

Wonderful live music and food. Our server, Roger Gaitan, was the best and had amazing recommendations. We had the Hatuey and the Calle Ocho Old Fashioned to drink, and the croquetas, elote, CUBAN SPRING ROLL (my favorite) and the TACOS DE LECHÓN (my spouse’s favorite). Everything was delicious!

If you are looking for delicious cocktails, fun music, and good vibes. This is the place. Edward M. and Franklin the bartenders were a delight and made the best Pina coladas and of course their signature mojitos.

Food is phenomenal as is the environment. Came here for the first time and had server, Elsy G., who was very attentive providing us with our food and beverages. Highly recommend coming here if you're in Little Havana.

Pamela was an absolute pleasure. Made a recommendation on a burger and a specialty plate. Both were phenomenal and left feeling very satisfied and full. Would recommend to anyone wanting the authentic Cuban experience in little Havana.

Wow this was fun. The live music, the atmosphere and the service was incredible. Rachel our server ( who has an awesome lizard tattoo) was super nice and very helpful with the menu. This was my first stop in 2018 and our last stop in 2026! Can’t wait to come back!!!

My wife and I had a wonderful time at Ball & Chain. Our waitress, Elsy G., was incredibly sweet and attentive, and she made us feel truly welcome. The in-house band and salsa dancing were fantastic and created such a lively atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back! 🎶💃

One of the best in Calle Ocho! As we stepped foot in the place Lia greeted us with a smile and making us laugh. The music was great and it went perfect with the ambiance. The food and drinks were great as well. Highly recommended!!

This bar has a great atmosphere with live Latin music! It was so much fun listening to the band. The beers were good and served fast and cold by Franklin, he was a great bartender!

Very lively place during the whole day. They have a good music whole day and live music during the evenings. Cocktails are perfects. All ingredients are fresh. Warm recomendation for the gathering with friends or colleagues. You will feel like you are in Cuba :-)

+3

The music out onto Calle ocho brought us in but the attentive service and the amazing cocktails kept us there! Felipe the manager was so friendly and gave amazing local recommendations for us to try. Will be back!

This is an authentic Cuban experience. The food and drink are above average and the atmosphere with the live music is phenomenal. We also had a great experience with the service, Dayana was attentive, friendly and responsive and made our experience there all the better.

The live music is amazing, the food is great, and staff like Maria from Venezuela make this a friendly place! I highly recommend the Mojito as it’s presented well and tastes great! I also tried the Cuban sandwich which hit the spot!

Unreal!!!! Just go! Sandra has in the back made the best mojitos. Atmosphere here 💯!!! Totally made our trip to Miami

Amazing food and drink with incredible vibe and music. An absolute must stop in the Little Havana area of Miami.

Had lunch here today with a friend. My first time here, and the old decor and ambience is quite impressive. Lots of posters from the jazz era and Cuban cigars on display. The Cuban larger wasn’t available so we had the season IPA instead. I had a Cuban sandwich, the portion was good. They have a nice patio to sit outdoors if you don’t care for the music.

+6

Ball & Chain is a total vibe! The food was spot on, the ambience had that perfect mix of energy and style, and the DJ kept the day alive. Huge shoutout to our server Elsy for being so warm, attentive, and making the night even better. Definitely one of those places you don’t want to leave once you’re in. Highly recommend!

Our entire group of 40 had a fantastic time hosting our social event here. The buffet was both delicious and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming, with first the jazz band that was excellent as well. The overall vibe made the experience truly enjoyable. We will definitely be back.

What am amazing visit we had here!! Elsy Was an amazing server..attentive..on time with our drinks and happy to find me the right size shirt to purchase as a souvenir. The back courtyard is so nice..breezy and plenty of fans to circulate the cigar smoke if anyone is partaking. We will return!

Maria Venezuela was outstanding ! Super attentive and sweet . We came to celebrate my daughter and she was able to make it extra special !! Will definitely be coming back the food and ambience were amazing !

We recently had our fire station Christmas party at Ball & Chain, and the entire evening was exceptional. We had a private area reserved for about 25 people along with an open bar, and everything went off without a hitch. A special thank-you to Samantha and Rachel, who coordinated and hosted our group with genuine warmth and professionalism. They made sure every detail was handled smoothly from the moment we arrived. I also want to highlight Frederick, our bartender for the night. His service was fantastic—fast, attentive, and friendly—which made the night even better for everyone. Ball & Chain provided an incredible atmosphere, great service, and an overall seamless experience. Highly recommended for group events or celebrations.

Some Tal Cohen live.. Few generous cocktails.. The B&C legacy on the walls.. Excellent Anna service... A joyous evening was had !!

Carolina was absolutely amazing and gorgeous .lively energetic atmosphere and fast with service the band played like there hearts were in it and I’ve never had such an astoundingly good experience with a live band

Amazing drinks and atmosphere! It’s our second time here, it’s a must visit in Little Havana. Melanie, our server, was super attentive and kind! We also tried sandwiches and quesadilla when we were here last time and they’re sooo good

Amazing, Authentic, and a real taste of home. If you want a tase a Cuba without going there this is the place for it. Drinks and food were on so delicious. Everything makes you feel like you stepped inside your own little world! I highly recommend stopping in here if you have a chance while you're in Miami!

This place is a gem. Came highly recommended by a friend and we are so glad we came to try it. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is so fun with the live music. The staff, especially our waitresses Maria Venezuela was on point. They were efficient, friendly, and overall great.

We stopped here mid afternoon to take a break in little Havana and have a few drinks. The live music was great, and service and seating at the bar was a 10. Creative cocktail list and the few that we had were all very good. All the staff we interacted with super friendly and helpful. Can’t say enough good things about the music - the crowd gathers outside for a reason.

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Pamela R was our server and was so attentive and charming. The courtyard is beautiful and cocktails are fabulous. Bisir this place, you will not be disappointed

A must visit when in Miami. This is the best spot in Little Havana to enjoy the Cuban club vibes. Great spirits, dance and music!

Great bar! We were able to walk in and get a seat at the bar. Live music 🎶 was great. Guy at the door was entertaining and taught ppl dance moves frequently. Everyone was in sync and dancing well. Love the vibe

Maria de Venezuela was our waitress and she was great. She also gave great recommendations for food and drinks. She was very nice and attentive. Will definitely be back and will request her as a waitress.

Wow wow wow! What a great experience! The drinks were perfection and so was the food. Elsy G made sure we always had a fresh cocktail and she even ran to let us know that they were dancing in the front, since we asked about it earlier! Great service and amazing atmosphere.

Had an amazing experience!! Live music, amazing drinks and great service!!! Lilly was an amazing bartender and she made us one of the best Martinis that I have a had in a long time!! Atmosphere is amazing!!! Must visit. She also made the best mojito!!! A true mixologist!

Amazing experience, great food & immaculate vibes !! We will be back! Special shout out too Maria from Venezuela our server and Yulissa the manager! They were amazing and provided spectacular hospitality !

We had the best margaritas here – WOW! 🍹 And the quesadillas were amazing – as well as the empanadas! 🥟 Such a cute and traditional Cuban restaurant. The people are truly warm and welcoming, and the music just makes you want to move along with it. 🎶💃 Great music, great staff – definitely worth a visit!

We absolutely loved this place! Such a fun vibe, great live music, the mojito was the best I have ever had! We also had the Cuban sandwich and empanadas!! Amazing!! Elsy G was our server and she was also wonderful!! Can’t wait to come back !!

We had an incredible time here for my friend's bachelor party. Lia was such a kind and gracious host. Our server (Pamela) was also so attentive and thoughtful. I had only come here to dance and have drinks before, but now I can say that I really recommend the food. You can't go to Calle Ocho without going here!

Our waitress Elsy was amazing. Her suggestions were spot on. The food did not disappoint, tacos were perfectly made. Highly recommended

Had a great time with my wife the night before our cruise. Live music. Good drinks, both virgin and real. Had the obligatory cuban (which was stellar), amazing wings, and yuka fries. State for the salsa lesson, which was great as well.

Abel Rodriguez

El mejor lugar que estuve en la calle ocho, el ambiente, la música, la atención, la decoración, el Groove, todo fue muy agradable, estuve en la Barra. La música en vivo estuvo muy muy buena. Un lugar al que podría ir todos los días. Me tome un old fashion y estuvo delicioso y la cerveza siempre fría y rica. Comimos y todo nos lo encantó. El lugar tiene una decoración muy bien lograda y el patio del fondo es muy bonito y agradable. Para una dia de paseo por la calle ocho es un lugar imprescindible de visitar. Espero poder celebrar mi próximo cumpleaños aquí jajajaja . Los chicos de la barra muy amables, gran atención y los cócteles los preparan muy bien. Todo de muy buena calidad. En mis próximas visitas a Miami va a ser una parada obligada.

Emily Cortigiani

Paramos en este lugar para tomar un mojito y descubrimos que había happy hour. El ambiente es súper bonito, el servicio excelente —nos atendieron enseguida— y la música en vivo le da un toque genial. Te hace sentir realmente a gusto. ¡Muy recomendable!

Jose de la Plata

Excelente lugar Ball & Chain. Ubicado sobre la calle 8, se encuentra estacionamiento en la calle fácilmente, es pago. La comida es muy muy rica, los precios nada fuera de lo normal. El ambiente de primera, con música en Vivo y más a la noche clases de baile. Para pasar un buen momento con grata compañía.

diana cortes

Ball & Chain is an absolute must when in Little Havana! The atmosphere is vibrant, full of history, and bursting with energy. The live music creates the perfect vibe, and the dance class we joined was so much fun — a true Miami experience. We were also impressed with the vegetarian options on the menu, which made it easy for everyone in our group to enjoy. The highlight of our night was definitely the bartender Franklin — he’s a true showman behind the bar, super friendly, and made our experience unforgettable. Between the cocktails, the food, the music, and the dancing, Ball & Chain is more than just a bar — it’s an experience that captures the spirit of Miami. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend! ¡Ball & Chain es una parada obligada en Little Havana! El ambiente es vibrante, lleno de historia y energía. La música en vivo le da un toque espectacular y la clase de baile fue divertidísima, una experiencia auténtica de Miami. Además, nos sorprendieron las opciones vegetarianas del menú, perfectas para todos los gustos. Pero lo que realmente marcó la diferencia fue el bartender Franklin, un verdadero espectáculo detrás de la barra, que nos atendió de maravilla y con mucha simpatía. Entre los cócteles, la comida, la música y el baile, Ball & Chain no es solo un bar, ¡es una experiencia que captura la esencia de Miami! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Súper recomendado!

This is a beautiful venue! I love that there’s a courtyard and the inside portion stays cool. The courtyard is shaded enough so you don’t feel too hot. The live music is great. The dance class was not quite what I expected. It’s really just a leader whose objective is to get everyone up and moving. It’s really fast paced but fun. But yeah, don’t attend expecting to get an actual class experience. Once the “class” is over the dance floor is open for everyone to dance. Everyone seemed to be professionals so I just did a little two step in the corner. The other thing I’d say about this place is that the drinks were a bit expensive and they have an automatic 20% gratuity so $25 for what was basically an average drink. Nothing spectacular about it.

Live band rocked, daytime dancing, pineapple ceviche was delicious, didn't like how you can get kicked out of table just because you don't order food. Not like the drinks aren't pricey! Fun place.

We had gone there to enjoy live band. It was supposed to start at 10pm but started post 11. That way we missed the performance. The food was good. Loved the rice and beans combo. Go there if u have a lot of time in ur hand and you want a laid back feeling. The servers take their own time to come so no hurrying up. You have lot of place to sit but surely need booking

+6

We ate at this place for lunch. The atmosphere was very nice. The live band was a wonderful touch. I wasn't overly fond of my meal in regards the chicken and the beans. The spices were a little heavy-handed.

The restaurant had live Cuban music 🎶 and tables open which meant it was time to stop and get some lunch. We got seated and the waitress came over shortly after to take our order. We got an appetizer and some lunch dishes. The music was wonderful hearing the live performance! The music was well performed and made the lunch grand. The food was good and we had great meal.

+6

Claudio Cesar Araya Mejias

Excelente lugar. Es nuestra segunda visita y la pasamos increíblemente bien. Un ambiente maravilloso. La tensión increíblemente buena. Se come muy rico. Se comparte muy bien. Se baila un buen rato. Es muy bonito estar en ese lugar. Ir y tomarse un mojito es una experiencia que tienes que vivir. Es un lugar de mucha historia. Abierto desde 1935. En general superó mis expectativas. Si usted visita Miami debe de visitar la pequeña Habana. Te dejo unas cuantas fotos para que las vea.

Little Havana is such a cute and charming area, filled with so much life. I stopped into the iconic Ball & Chain for drinks. It was a bit confusing at first, as I wasn’t sure who to approach despite having a reservation. Once seated, the table was sticky and the glassware didn’t seem the cleanest. That said, the live music was phenomenal and such a vibe truly the highlight of the experience. The drinks were just okay. While it’s a great spot for live music, it isn’t quite my personal vibe overall.

First, I am a local with over 50+ years of living in Miami. I have also extensively travelled the world. I have never been to this place before but remember reading about the legal issue between the owners & city commissioner, so intrigued about this location. Every New Years Day we like to do something local, so we went to "Calle Ocho" and walked the area. I was impressed how vibrant and active this area of Miami has become. The sights, sounds and smell are exactly what Miami has to offer. YES, it is geared to be a "tourist trap" but you have a nice time in a safe and family-oriented environment. One of my five friends said let's try "Ball & Chain" for a quick drink and maybe some appetizers... She had been here before and said the atmosphere was cool. It is a good size location with Cuban/Latin rustic decor and an open dining area surrounding a large center bar. There is a small stage to the side, and a band was playing live Latin music. There is an outside smaller bar at the rear with several tables & chairs and a very interesting pineapple shaped stage which was not in use. We went to the back since the music was annoyingly loud. We were looking for a place to sit and asked the female bartender if we could grab one of the open tables. She quickly said NO that's only if you're eating here. I don't know if I am eating... Haven't even looked at a menu? We were fortunate that other patrons at the bar slid down a couple of seats so most of us could sit down. THANK YOU :) I ordered two mojitos and one mango mojito. The other two friends were already turned off by not being able to sit down and relax. The place was very busy and a lot of energy, but everything seemed to be controlled chaos. There is no one to greet you or aid/direct you to seating, drinks, food, etc. The bartender didn't know if she had mango nectar and I watched as who I assume to be the manager struggled with the point-of-sale (POS). I observed the bartender make the mojitos and she did an excellent job, and they did not disappoint. We decided not to eat anything because we were not able to sit down and enjoy our food. We hanged out for about 15 min and then paid the bill. Mojitos were good but outrageously priced! WOW $$$$$$ This place is cool for the transient traveler or tourist looking for that quick Miami vibe, but way too expensive, chaotic and hectic for a local.

Heard about this place and wanted to check it out. Location, service, and atmosphere were all great. However the food and drinks were ok. Drinks didn’t taste like alcohol was included.

The best thing about this place is the live music! We visited on a Sunday afternoon for drinks and lunch. Disappointed with the mojito, which tasted artificial. Food portion sizes were good, and arrived relatively quickly. Staff member came over multiple times and it made us feel like they wanted the table sooner than we were ready. We felt the drinks and food were expensive for what we had, total bill was over $300 for 4 people. The atmosphere was great and the Cuban music was definitely worth going for. Maybe better to visit for a drink and to enjoy the musicians than a meal.

+6

Service is big deal to me. Woman at the front who sat us was great! And she sang beautifully with the live music! Our service was not great when waiting for drinks, I wasnt asked at all after my first order. When she ran by she focused on only one of person and didn't stay to ask rest of us. Great atmosphere, great music, really wanted to stick around but just didn't feel welcome.

Had lunch at this place when my husband and I visited Little Havana. I actually planned to eat at the other restaurant but we liked the atmosphere and the live music here. After getting seated, it took about 15-20 minutes until our sever came take the order for the drink. Then another 10-15 minutes until we could order (we had to call someone to let them know we were ready) 45 minutes after we still didn’t get our food and had to ask another waitress to check for our order as we saw other table that arrived after got food. We had to wait another 15 minutes until our food arrived. For the whole time Our server never came to check on us which is very frustrating because we were automatically charged 18% gratuities and 7% service charges for almost no service received. We ordered famous mojito (good), Cuban sandwich (ok) and vaca fritta (ok).

We loved the live music and the overall atmosphere. However, the way that they up-charged was probably the most ridiculous out of any restaurants we visited in Miami. They charge for the service fee and would add a tip on top of that. Meaning, you are being forced to pay for the tip on their service fee as well. The drinks weren’t bad, but they weren’t particularly memorable either.

My issue is not the food or service. They were decent enough. My issue was how much I was charged… highway robbery! I went in during happy hour based on the huge signs outside and lively music. The woman bartender nods when I ask for a happy hour menu and hands me the regular menu. I was confused since everything looks the same exact price- where are the happy hour drinks? So I ask again and she points to the drink menu telling me to pick a drink for happy hour. So I’m assuming I might get a buck or two off the drink, right? That’s kinda of the whole POINT of happy hour! Cur the bill… $16 for the cocktail. Then tax and the “ suggested tip”, along with a $2 service fee ( at first). I try to flag the girl down to pay the bill and she tells me to scan the bar code and pay. Hmm… okay? Now I get charged a $4 service fee ( Yes… they add more money to use a freaking app!) $24 for a drink at happy hour? Never again! I could get 2 or 3 drinks elsewhere

The atmosphere and music were great. The food was not very good. We ordered 5 orders of the 3 Mahi Tacos and one veggie quesadilla. The total was $132.22. The tacos were very small and the fish were lacking for the price! I would not recommend eating at this establishment.

Disappointing experience at Ball & Chain We visited Ball & Chain in Little Havana hoping to enjoy a vibey drink to round off an otherwise great experience in the area, but unfortunately it was very disappointing. On arrival, there was no clear direction from the host. We struggled to find space at the bar, and although there were several tables available, all were marked as reserved. After asking multiple waitresses for guidance, we were eventually directed to the host, who informed us we couldn’t have a table due to reservations. We ordered two cocktails at a very sticky bar and were surprised to see a large service charge and tip already added — totalling $47 for two drinks. Almost immediately after being served, the band went on break, leaving us with drinks and nowhere to sit and no band to enjoy. When a couple left a table they had been drinking at, we sat down briefly, only to be rudely and confrontationally removed by the hostesses, stating it was reserved. The interaction felt unnecessarily argumentative and unwelcoming. Overall, the lack of organisation, poor communication, unexpected charges, and unfriendly service really took away from what should have been an enjoyable stop. Sadly not the experience we were expecting.

We came here and flew in from all over to celebrate a birthday. We paid for a table for 10, minimum $300 bottle service. My friends husband had on leather sandals and they would not let him in for his own birthday! We explained that he was the birthday person and what’s going on since we already had to pay the minimum…. They said for him to come back and he could come in…. Only to turn him away a second time after he drove all the way from Miami Beach, again!!! Prior to leaving we checked the website, chatGPT, and called to see about a dress code and NOTHING is listed for a dress code on the site or otherwise. The owner and management are absolute TRASH for this. I would NEVER RECOMMEND this to anyone. The music and band also sucked pretty bad. Food was decent for those of us who got to eat. We spent $400 and didn’t even get to have half of our crew there for the birthday celebration. It was god awful.

I was really disappointed with this place because it had been on my list of spots to visit in Miami for a while. We walked in and headed straight to the patio. The music was great, so we went up to the bar to grab a couple of drinks and enjoy the vibe. Unfortunately, the experience at the bar completely changed the mood. The bartender was rolling silverware when we approached, and when we asked for drinks, he didn’t acknowledge us at all until he finished what he was doing. He seemed irritated and uninterested in serving us. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he might have just been having a long day. We ordered two beers and a mojito. I started dancing a bit and had only taken one sip of my mojito when the vibration from the music caused the drink to slide off the bar and spill. The bartender saw it happen and asked if I had even taken a drink yet. I said no, and he told me not to worry and that he’d make me another one. Unfortunately, the replacement drink never came. Instead, he served four other people, grabbed a plate of food someone brought him, and started eating. It was really disappointing. We’re not tourists—we’re locals who are always looking for good spots to grab a drink and dance, but this experience definitely left a bad impression.