Locust Ocean Drive — Restaurant in Miami Beach

So a couple of months ago I had a whole debacle with one of the servers at this bar and it was nothing too serious (at least to me) and certainly nothing to ruin the night but something to considered moving forward to last week where I considered the night of my past experience at this bar, the cover being $20, it being late, and decided not to even allow security to check me (I don't need a random man touching me for any moment I don't consider will be worth my time). Today, I just so happen to have a group of ladies with me (more like I was lured but lets just say it was consensual) and somehow still needed to pay a cover after like 1:30 at least (could have easily been after 2). The reason for this review is that after all this has been experienced I paid the cover after contemplating for a few moments of really how the night was going to go per what I knew would happen at this place and come to find out I only spent 30 minutes (if that) there but in the time that I was there I managed to request for a bottle of beer from a server who then tried to inform me that the beer was not cold enough to serve and I'm just like yeah that is it. I'm sure I'll be back there again but I promise you if I have to pay a nickel, it wouldn't be worth it. It's literally the equivalent of buying a hot girl a drink even though you know she doesn't want to talk to you. I'll try my best not to feel some type of way about having to charge me to walk in because obviously it is not my main issue, but if you're trying to enjoy your night I don't know if this is the place to be if you are a cordial logical thinker because personally I have had very inconsistent service and having to cover that before walking into the place and ultimately experiencing whether it's going to be a little bit different this time around or next time is a steep price to pay for inconsistency and or just pure legitimate lack business accumen. I haven't completely grasped the idea of establishing rather odd relationships with customers but if they need a moody customer when I arrive just the set the essence of the establishment then my RBF is best and honestly well suited for people like them. But that beer I couldn't buy was on the house because it shows you exactly why it's unnecessary to have a cover had you guys actually had exceptional service to compensate (or any service at that) before steppping foot into your establishment which is my point of this review. I get nicer as I drink, so by the time I make it to like this club, usually there are no excuses for why I feel offended, at times. Hopefully, this helps you understand the concept of why I would never consider having to pay $20 as legitimate, but nonetheless, if I must appease other people's universes, sure, just don't be any more moody than me because you'd obviously take my money whether I could afford it or not, anyway. If there are a few more experiences like this, and I'll actually get to call out why it feels like they feel some type of way having me actually on their premises. Imagine how many years I've been putting up with that type of treatment to know exactly how to address it. Best, I bill out at $250+ an hour if you need any help ($100/h if I actually like you). Lmao... I could not phantom having problems with some people, but here we are. For the record, just because I show up there doesn't mean I like you. It's usually not management or staff that ultimately drive my decision to experience the night at this establishment but oddly enough it is management and staff that are now causing me to contemplate and consider my experience while being there and ultimately what I am voicing within this review. Odd, but if you must give me any attention, please feel free to ask me to send an invoice next time instead of holding me up when you don't want me there. Hopefully, those words stick with you because if I was making any money off of you guys, I wouldn't be around (which is logical trash talking but very important to what I am experiencing)... because who has the...

Horrible service and attitude.

Not impressed by my experience at The Locust Bar last night. There were a table of 5 of us and they were able to get us seated in about 20 minutes. We didn't have any issues with that, we understood they were busy and the host who sat us was really nice and accommodating. However, our issue was with our waiter, Luis F.

We were told that it would take about 45 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. Nothing else was open so we agreed that that was fine. Our order wasn't anything difficult, two Taco plates, two burgers, some wings and a side of fries. One friend also ordered a drink.

First issue is Luis forgot the drink and the friend had to remind him to bring it out. Secondly, even though he put in one of the Taco orders with extra cheese and tomatoes, the food came out incorrectly and had to be sent back to he fixed. Third, after the 45 minute waiting period, everyone had their food except for me who ordered the wings. When I could finally get a hold of Luis again, he immediately came over with a menu. I said I didnt need a menu but that I needed my wings and he said he forgot to tell me that the kitchen was out of wings. So for 45 minutes while we all sat waiting on our food to arrive, Luis neglected to come back and tell me the kitchen had no wings and I had to select something else from the menu only to wait an additional 20 minutes to have it prepared. He did not apologize for his mistake, he did not offer any conessions and when he did come over he did not wear his mask.

I hope that his behavior is not reflective of the Locust restaurant as a whole but I do not see this place as a place I would come back to. The food is overpriced for the quality. None of us were satisfied with our meals. It could've been that they just rushed to prepare things since they were busy but as paying customers, we deserve food that is hot and fixed in the manner in which we ordered especially since we are paying a hefty price with built-in gratuity. Be cautious if you go visit...

We ate here for lunch. You should know this is a “club atmosphere” but it’s FUN! The lighting is what you would expect in a club. We nearly forgot it was daylight outside. Wait staff was a little slow but it’s just because they were short. Staff was still polite. I had the peanut butter burger which I’m not sure I’d recommend. The flavors did go together but after the first bite I couldn’t eat anymore. Not to mention…I ordered medium and it came out rare 😩. In my initial bite from the outside rim of the burger was that there was just too much peanut butter on it. Couldn’t enjoy the burger because I was too busy trying to get the peanut butter off my teeth and palate. After i shined the light from the camera when taking a picture, I realized it was rare…so I’m thinking the stickiness was a combination between the peanut butter and the uncooked meat. (That’s how dark the lighting is in the restaurant).

We also had the ceviche for an appetizer which was really fresh and good. The other ladies had chicken and waffles, Buffalo chicken burger, French toast, and the croissant breakfast? They all said their dishes were good. This place is a bit pricey.

I still gave this restaurant 4 stars because I believe the uncooked beef was an honest mistake. Initially the manager discounted my $22 burger by $6…. I felt that to be unreasonable and although I thought he should have removed it from my bill altogether..especially since I’d only taken ONE bite….I asked for a 50% discount which he honored. I didn’t make a fuss about total discount because I figured the restaurant may have had some financial issues if he didn’t want to discount it off my bill without me asking. It’s a tough time for everyone during this pandemic so I felt it was fair. I’d come...