LoKal

"This has been my go to burger spot in Miami for the last few years. They rank in my top 5. Lokal has a handful of surprisingly good options other than burgers on their menu that I’d recommend such as their Gator Bites, Mexican Chili, and Salmon BLT. They also have a good selection of beers both in the fridge and on tap! My go to is usually their 50/50 burger or the latest Addition to the menu, the bababooey burger which comes with caramelized onions, apple and Brie cheese. It’s sweet, delicious, and awesome! The most popular burger is the Guava Burger. The ambiance gives a 1990s dive bar/hangout spot. It’s a perfect spot to just kick back and enjoy a bite and brew. Service is for the most part, great! You occasionally run into an off day or just a very busy hour which can hinder any staff but overall the staff here is friendly and does a good job. If you’re there, ask for Daisy, she’s one of the managers and she always makes our stay feel very welcomed and taken cared for. She’s a bright spot to this place. The one ripe I have experienced over the past year or so, like most other establishments in Miami, has been the inclusion of an automatic 20% gratuity charges both for in person AND online orders. As much as I agree that the staff should be taken care of for their services, I do believe that this allows for service to not be as high sometimes knowing there is an automatic gratuity included. I’m also not the biggest fan for including auto gratuity on an online order that I physically am just simply going to pick up myself. This could lead to customers looking elsewhere. Overall, Lokal is a staple in the Grove and a very good spot for a very good burger and a beer. Still one of my favorites."

"Stay away! Food is medocre and expensive. The guava in my burger was worst than eating a piece of rubber. They charged me for tap water we did not order, yes, only $1, but still... anthing I don't order and you place on my table should be complimentary. The only good thing were the sweet potato fries. And $5 for soda?!?! Even if unlimited it's expensive! Service was slow and spotty, had to call server every time as she never checked on us. And they had the **#$&** of applying 20% as a tip. Never coming back."

"I have been a client for years. Today I went again. 4 Burgers, 3 beers and 1 desert. Plus tip. $163? They finally lost their minds. 10 other much nicer places where to eat for that kind of money in the Grove. Keeping names out not to cross the line, For an extra $1 I’ll have a much better burger at a very nice place on the water. Better everything! Please don’t turn the Grove into a tourist trap. The locals have always kept the Grove alive, and we don’t need tourists leaving with a negative impression of this unique place. I know this sounds very rough, but it’s intended as feed back."

"If you're looking for a great burger and lots of draft beer selections, this is the place! We loved the atmosphere. This was our first time here, and they gave us a little treat for visiting. Thank you! If we are ever back in Miami, we will definitely be visiting again. I definitely recommend it. We ordered our burgers medium well and were cooked perfectly. Bar and table seating available."