The Cleat
Open-air waterfront bar perched at No Name Harbor inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. The Cleat serves a short menu of apps — fish dip (Miami New Times' pick for best in Miami), ceviche, shrimp cocktail, charcuterie — alongside mojitos, piña coladas, and cold beer. Every seat faces the bay with unobstructed water and sunset views. Open Tue–Wed 2–8pm, Thu–Sat 2–10pm, Sun 2–8pm; closed Mondays. Accessible by car (park entry ~$8) or by boat. Operated by Lighthouse Restaurants for over 20 years.
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The Vibe
The best sunset seat in Miami, and almost nobody knows it. An open-air bar at No Name Harbor inside Bill Baggs State Park — fish dip that Miami New Times calls the city's best, mojitos, and an unobstructed bay view that operates on the honor system. Get there by 4pm. Accessible by car ($8 park entry) or boat.
What to Drink
- Ceviche — fresh and light, pairs with the bay viewLighthouse Restaurants / The Cleat
- Shrimp cocktail — chilled, classic — a reliable bar snackLighthouse Restaurants / The Cleat
- Mojito — the house cocktail at a waterfront bar — fresh and reasonably pricedLighthouse Restaurants / The Cleat
- Fish dip — Miami New Times' pick for best fish dip in Miami — the definitive reason to comeMiami New Times Best Of (2022)
- Setting
- Patio garden
- View
- Bay
- Formality
- Casual
- Music
- Acoustic
Entertainment
Live music on Saturdays; occasional other nights.
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