This place is a complete ripoff. $9 for a can of Miller Lite and well over priced bar food. That's after $7 mandatory parking fee.

The food was barely average. Service was slow. Save your money and checkout another restaurant.

I haven't been back to this spot since it was whiskey Joe's, but man am I happy I did. It is such a fun, chill vibe. The outdoor bar is totally my jam. We came for happy hour to unwind from the midweek blues. Our bartender, Bianca, was amazing. She provided excellent service and was warm and welcoming when we came in. She prepared some delicious cocktails for us. I tried the honey I'm home, which I think is a new favorite for me. I am definitely coming back again. read more

Good food, good drinks, and beautiful views are forever my vibe. I got to stop in for the first time with friends and was pleasantly surprised. The vibes were very good, and service was also. Even the patrons were very friendly. I'll definitely be stopping in more often. read more

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Parking is problematic and expensive. And for what the food is (uninspiring) is pricey. Also, theres not much of a view really, you dont get an expansive vista of the bay or opposite side. Somewhat run down and dirty. But you can bring your dog! Yet, Id say skip. read more

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Maybe my new favorite restaurant in Miami. $7 Valet, easy, cheap, and faster than looking for parking. Arrived at 2pm on a Saturday with no reservation and waited about 30 minutes. Place was packed, but reasonable wait time for anywhere. Fish dip was delicious, but weirdly, the star of the plate was the tortilla chips. Cold Lobster Roll had the yummiest sauce which we asked for some on the side to add to the fish sandwich. BLT was a classic. Fries were maybe a little too crispy, but still yummy. Will be returning again and again. Also missing are a dozen oyster that were 10/10! read more

Came here during happy hour! The vibe we got was that most people had docked their boats after a long boat day. On a beautiful Friday early evening, the vibes are right here. The drinks were good I had the mule which was very ginger forward. Their monthly drink was the cucumber gin and it was refreshing. The empanadas surprised me as they were of curry chicken. You can't go wrong with crinkle fries. Overall, this is one of Miami's best happy hours with spectacular views. read more

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This used to be my favorite place. Recent changes in management style have made me reconsider. They have a massive outdoor bar and don't let anyone outside without a reservation. The atmosphere used to be very relaxed and it's become exclusive and condescending. Food is still good but not worth the hassle. read more

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Atmosphere was relaxing with a great view and genuinely down to earth staff. Cocktails were amazing, the food was solid 8/10, and playlist was ON POINT. Id absolutely bring my out of town guests here for a solid Miami experience. read more

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it's a place to stop by if you're in the area, would not drive all the way out to gramps. ppl say the view is very nice but imo it's prob better to look the other way (out towards the ocean) than inwards towards the marina. not much of a sunset with all the buildings vibes are excellent tho, food is overpriced but not bad (HH wings are $3/wing LOL), the drinks are actually quite solid (go for rum cocktails if u can) also it is forced 'valet' parking, so u gotta be ok with that haha $40/pp after tax and tip for a burger+fries+drink (and this was during hh lol) read more

Great spot! Food is amazing and the atmosphere is lovely. Everything we ordered was delicious and the drinks were tasty. Highly recommend! read more

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Visited Gramps Getaway on a Sunday. The vibes were perfect: a DJ was playing some good tunes, football was on the TV and the warm ocean breeze filled the air. The frozen Piña Colada was refreshing (not overly sweet). We had some chargrilled oysters and a cold lobster roll from the Lazy Oyster - everything was delicious. We ended our afternoon with some cold beers while the sun was setting. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were on top of everything. read more

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We had a great time at Gramps Getaway. This was our 2nd visit, we went to listen and dance to the great music of the monthly Tea Dance. Gramps now has food which they did not have at first. The burgers were very good. Our favorite though is The Lazy Oyster! Fresh and delicious oysters and lobster sandwiches. The drinks at Gramps are always good as is the service and ambiance. The view at this location is gorgeous specially watching sun set as the city starts to light up. read more

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We really enjoyed our food at Gramp's Getaway! Everything we had was delicious. We had prawns, stone crab claws, charred broccoli, a smash burger, a fish sandwich, and 2 desserts- key lime pie with the toastiest meringue and the chocolate pot served with crispy saltines. The 3 of us shared everything and it was so good. We loved the views and had a nice time watching boats being taken out of the marina. Our server was amazing and kept our drinks full. Loved our experience! read more

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We had an interesting experience at Gramp's Getaway and I really want to give them the benefit of the doubt so I will start with the pros: The food was DELICIOUS. We had the fish dip to start (wasn't my favorite fish dip but still good), the fish sandwhich (so yummy and had a kick to it), and their take on a ceasar salad (which incorporates southwest flavors) with shrimp. The salad was absolutely delicious and was my favorite bite. The vibes are awesome. It is in a boat yard so a bit tucked away and industrial, but they made it work and once you're up on the patio you barely notice where you are. The views are gorgeous and the tunes are bumping. The decor is very cute and the patio is quite large. There is only valet parking available (unless you park in Key Biscayne and run across 6 lanes of traffic like we did). Now for the story time: When we arrived we gave our name and they quoted us a 30 minute wait, which was fine. They told us we could wait by the bar or at the balcony end of the patio where there is a view of the water. I went with the latter and was standing for a while near an empty high top 2 person table with a reserved sign on. There is nowhere to stand against the balcony because it is lined by tables, so after standing next to the table for 5 minutes I went ahead and sat down, knowing that whenever the guests arrived for the table I would have to stand up. A server came over to my friend and I and asked if we were told to sit there, and when I explained we were just waiting for our actual table she said okay no worries and we can continue to sit there. After another 15 minutes or so, the hostess came and got us from the high top and brought us to our actual table. Our group began to sit down and within 5 seconds the same waitress as before rushed over and was very aggressive saying "no, no, no" to us. We were startled but couldn't get a word in because she immediately started motioning for us to stand up and was saying something like "you can't just sit here, it was one thing for you guys to sit at that reserved table but you can't just come and take whatever table you want." The tone at which this was said was very sharp and condescending and the whole interaction was completely shocking, especially to the majority of my group who hadn't even been sitting at the reserved table so had no idea what she was talking about. To make it even more embarrassing, all the tables around us stared on as we were loudly scolded by the staff for supposedly taking liberties and seating ourselves. Once we were able to explain that we were told to sit there she was obviously embarrassed, as were we. She ended up being our waitress and it made the whole experience a bit awkward because of how aggressive and assuming our first interaction with her was. Outside of this, we had a nice time but the initial interaction stuck with us and was hard to shake off. It was a busy day and I do think the waitress felt bad after so I am giving 3 stars. I would (cautiously) return to Gramps Getaway and hope to have a more welcoming experience next time! read more

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My husband and I were looking for somewhere to have a couple of beers outside to enjoy the great weather and I remembered Gramps. We parked in the valet parking. We sat at the bar and our beers were served quickly. We ordered a dozen oysters, conch fritters and a fish sandwich. Everything was yummy and fresh. They had a dj on site playing some smooth tunes, perfect for a lazy Sunday. We had a great time and the beers are reasonably priced for the area. read more

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I went here for lunch by myself to have a bar meal and check the place out. I had read good things. Wow, what a disappointment! Parking (I was riding my motorcycle) was scarce. I talked the friendly valet into letting me park between a handicap space and a dumpster. The service was awful. It was 1:30 pm and there were about 15 customers with capacity for 100+. I was given a menu and a glass of water timely and the lady behind the bar seemed friendly. There were plenty of staff around waiting tables and backing the bar. I ordered a blackened fish sandwich and a draft beer. The beer came right away in a plastic mug. The pour was less than 12 oz. (small mug) and the brew was barely chilled. Almost room temperature. After 20 minutes and no fish sandwich, the bar lady came by and asked me: "Did you get your fish sandwich?" I said no. She then went in the main building (presumably where the kitchen is located) coming out a few minutes later while holding up 2 fingers, mouthing "2 minutes." The sandwich was $22 without fries (which were and extra $9 as a side). I didn't order those. The half-pint warm beer was $8. About 7 minutes later, another server came from the main building and delivered a scrawny, soggy bun containing a thick, small, undercooked, hunk of blackened fish flesh only 80% skin free. I had to finish the filleting myself. The toppings were parsley and onion. It was the ugliest and most tasteless blackened fish sandwich I have ever been served. I should've taken a photo. Anyway, by this point, I was in a hurry to get out of there as the place was a total fail. I picked at the fish with my fork and knife and ate the part that was actually meat and cooked, leaving the rest (skin included) and the soggy bun on the plate. With an 18% gratuity included, a simple grilled fish sandwich with no sides and a warm beer came out to almost $40. On the positive side, the view of the water and the Miami - Brickell skyline was good. However, I won't be coming back to this joint again. If I could give it Zero stars, I would. read more

Great staff. Perfect view. I recommend lobster roll. The food drinks and ask for Nicole. She makes the best drinks!

This used to be the OG Whiskey Joes and now even better! They have a parking lot across which is $7-8 I believe, self parking. The food here was delicious! We tried a little bit of everything and shared. Reasonably priced for Key Biscayne prices. The views are immaculate and it's right next to the marina, so it's nice to see the boats come and go. Our server was attentive and for how busy it was, she was on it. Definitely a nice local vibe and the weather was absolutely gorgeous read more

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Beautiful views of downtime miami. That's is. Downhill from There. Out of wine red white no wine. Seafood app. 1 small Scoop of dip maybe 1/2 cup served with old tires pita chip I think. 18.00. Fritters were good. It came very late Ribs were good again small portion 33.00. 6 pieces maybe 8. Caesar salad wierd. Large lettuce leafs difficult to cut but good. Total 134,00 for a ok meal. Not returning. Server was good. read more

Gramps Getaway is so CUTE!!!! Imagine the divey vibes of Gramps, but then make it waterfront and add a pop up by The Lazy Oyster. Honestly, what more could you want? I started with the cucumber in paradise cocktail which is a spicy marg. It was $12 and refreshing af. My sister got the Penichillin which was a mezcal cocktail. Their cocktail menu has classic frozens, tropical drinks and non-alcoholic options as well. It is def a dive bar vibe, as it is crowded and drinks take a minute, but the views have ya relaxed so what's the rush when you're on island time? On to the food - The Lazy Oyster is IT. These guys are serving up some amazing oysters, great ceviche and of course their signature lobster roll. I am always obsessed with their fresh oyster variety. There is parking, but it is a $7 valet. Overally - loved this spot for a daytime hang to crush cocktails and oysters! read more

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Came on a Friday night to Gramps Getaway, standard marina bar place. I had the classic Margarita, but it tasted more like sour mix. Saw good reviews for the fresh oysters and they were good. Also tried the Rockefeller oysters and they were tasty. Their cheeseburger was also good. So food was like 4 stars. But prices were a bit too high for what I ordered. Music was good, but don't think I'll be driving out this far again. read more

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Breathtaking views, chill vibe, and delish food. What more can you ask for? In the best part of Key Biscayne, the perf spot for any occasion. The lobster roll and margarita was to die for. Could I have eaten 10? Most probably! Do yourself a favor and don't hesitate to come. read more

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I'm a long-time fan of this particular bar/restaurant - It used to be called "Whiskey Joe's" and "Joe's Tiki Bar". It's an open-air bar and dining area on a huge wooden deck with large thatched roof overhead, TVs for watching sports or other programming, and a pretty spectacular view of downtown Miami in the distance, especially at night (the same view one sees from Rusty Pelican, but in a much more laid back setting). That said, it always felt like a "hidden gem" that few people found. I was always surprised more people didn't patronize this place (most customers seemed to walk here from the adjacent boat docks), and it always tended to close earlier than it should've. I found it odd that no one ever took the opportunity to improve on the menu (in recent years it featured mostly fried bar foods), extend the hours and make it better. Gramps, which has been a popular spot in Wynwood for years seems to have done just that, now calling it "Gramps Getaway", but that change has come with both upsides, and down: THE GOOD: - Many more people now come to this venue and it's much more lively. - The food menu is improved, with more variety. - It now closes later than it used to, which is a good thing. THE NOT SO GOOD (IMO): - I never had to wait for a seat at the bar or a table in the past, even when coming here with a group, but with the name change and updates, there's sometimes now a long wait to be seated. - While the menu is better, it's still not as good as it could or should be. - Taking an Uber here is probably fine, but if you're driving, the worst part of Gramps Getaway, hands-down, is the parking. Where I used to be able to self-park in the gravel lot to the immediate left upon turning off the causeway, or more often, in the paved lot to the right next to the boat storage, all that is now taken up by "valet-only" which not only costs $$, but with the lines of cars coming in and trying to get back out, many customers complain bitterly about the long waits to get their vehicles when they're ready to leave. - While there are often tons of open and available parking spaces once one drives past Gramps, they're all marked "permit only" and this facility has been well-known for years for having vehicles booted in the blink of an eye when patrons of the tiki bar or the nearby Rusty Pelican would park in those permit-only spaces. In summary, it's nice to see this outdoor bar/restaurant have more life to it, with a better food menu and later closing time, but since the new iteration has a popular name like Gramps, there have definitely been some negative impacts as well on this once slower-paced "hidden gem". Part of me is happy about the changes, but another part of me says I should've been careful what I wished for back then. read more

Absolutely loved coming to Gramps Getaway! Have been meaning to come by as I've heard great things and just looks like such a nice spot by the water. Made it on 4th of July and really enjoyed my time. Service was quite slow since it was busy and not enough servers but any interaction was met with kindness. We ordered the gramps mule and rosemary's baby cocktails to start. Both delicious and refreshing. To eat, we ordered the blackened grouper sandwich (a 4th of July special) along with the broccoli salad. Both of these items were so delicious and fresh. To end the meal we ordered their cherry pie special which was also really tasty. They are very pet friendly, which is always nice to experience. The parking is via valet that was $7. Great bites and drink options. Drinks and food are fairly priced for such a nice spot right next to the water with a lovely city view. Good music and good vibes. Definitely looking forward to coming back here soon! read more

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Gramps Getaway honestly doesn't even need reviews--everyone already knows it's one of the best spots in town. But I had to take a moment to give a special shout-out to one of the key reasons I keep coming back week after week: Switch. Switch is hands down one of the most attentive, friendly, and genuinely cool bartenders I've ever encountered. While all the bartenders at Gramps Getaway are great, Switch consistently goes above and beyond. Whether it's remembering your go-to drink or just creating a welcoming vibe the second you walk in, he has that rare ability to make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. His energy is infectious, and it's a huge part of what keeps me--and so many others--coming back. Beyond the stellar service, you can't beat the rest of the Gramps Getaway experience. The valet parking makes life easy, especially in Miami where parking can be a nightmare. The drinks? Always top-notch, crafted perfectly, and served fast (again, shoutout to Switch!). And of course, the view of the Miami skyline across the bay is unbeatable--whether you're there to unwind after work or kick off the weekend, that view never disappoints. If you somehow haven't made it to Gramps Getaway yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. And when you do, ask for Switch--you'll see exactly why he's a legend. read more

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The place has valet parking and it was $7 dollars upon arrival. Not sure if the rates change at certain times. The scenery and the view of Miami skyline was breathtaking. Everyone was very helpful there by giving us information off the history of the place and about their kitchen. Even the Dj came to speak to us (Dj Smiley) he definitely passed the vibe check. The oysters tasted AMAZING!!! I was impressed because not that many places in Miami serve chargrilled oysters. The lobster roll was fresh and tasty. It was dispapointing to find out their kitchen opens at 4pm but we were able to get light bites provided by Lazy Oyster. Our bartender was very sweet Thank you Nicole for your service and great drinks you made. Check this place out don't hesitate! read more

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If you're looking for an oasis escape that has the best vibes and delicious bevs - gramps getaway is a must! Parking is easy and free when you turn in from main road in Virginia Key in the first lot. Climb up the stairs to the breezy deck and order a cocktail - you won't regret it. The frozen ones are delicious and pack serious punch. The specialty cocktails are curated and tasty - they are Gramps after all. But you can also opt for a beer or a well. They offer happy hour as well for beverages. The Lazy Oyster is the partner in crime here and offer freshly shucked oysters, lobster rolls, crab dip, and seasonal specialties - I am an oyster FIEND so love their selections. Each oyster runs between $2.75-4. Would love to see them run a happy hour special but also appreciate the freshness. The chili sauces and mignonettes are awesome too. Service is top tier - I mean they even have bug spray for guests! So thoughtful as the mosquitoes do come out to play in this outdoor venue. Whether you're stopping in for happy hour, a quick pit stop after a bike ride or walk, or just looking for a little escape with glorious views of the Miami skyline, Gramps Getaway is your tropical casual place to be! read more

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Incredible views, food and drinks. Super friendly staff. I have been there in a suit, in jeans and in shorts...makes no difference. Dress any way you want because you will fit in. Gramps captures the real Miami and what it has to offer to locals like me or someone who came in from another town or country. read more

The vibes here are great for drinks. The patio is so nice and the views of the water are nice. Service was very nice as well. However the food is not the best and very limited. They did have a pop up food truck there as well but there were still no vegetarian options on the menu. read more

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We've been here a few times for happy hour and it's always a great time. They have live music, views of the city and the ocean breeze. Yesterday I had a the mule and we ordered fish dip and the burgers. They were smash burgers and honestly I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. The burger was 10/10. Everyone was really nice and extremely attentive. Definitely a great place for happy hour, after work drinks, date night or night out with friends. read more

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Great spot for a relaxing weekend afternoon. You can't beat the views and the food is surprisingly pretty tasty. The food comes out quickly and our server was friendly and fast as well. The burger was really good. They had music playing which was a vibe with the view, breeze and cold beer. Great place to take the kiddos but they don't have a kids menu. Will go again. read more

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Great spot for drinks and Oyster when in Miami. The outside scene was fresh and breezy, the DJ played some good old NYC house music which took me back in time. A must try!! read more

Gramps Getaway - Great spot to visit when in Miami. Great views, drink and ambiance. Dj played some good old NYC house music, took me to a good place. - Dive Bars Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

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Everything was really bad except for the gorgeous view. We had the flavorless lobster rolls, 6 of the smallest oysters I have ever seen, and the conch fritters which were the only decent thing we ate. The drinks were watery and too strong so I couldn't taste the flavor at all. In total we had 2 drinks and 3 apps for $141!! Also they add 18% tip so you know when they do that they couldn't care less about the quality and service they put out. This was my first and definitely last time going here again. Go to Rusty Pelican you get more bang for your buck there. read more

Great service, beautiful views of downtown! Best lobster roll ever, worth every penny! It went along perfect with my tasty Moscow mule, highly recommend this place! Valet parking only, but it's only seven dollars! read more

Food was alright, but the real lowlight of the evening was the lack of hospitality from the staff/ manager. I'd recommend to eat else with so many good options nearby. read more

The food here is actually so delicious I really didn't expect that! Literally everything I tried was so good, from the smoked fish dip (the chips they come with are sooo good) to the hot dog, the blackened fish sandwich, and even the corn strawberry dessert, I was actually blown away. Everything has so many unique flavors paired together very well which I really appreciated. I tried 3 different drinks that were also so good, truly handcrafted, the Fly Pelican Fly was my favorite. Beautiful scenery overlooking the water and city, watching the sunset there was my favorite. Truly a gem in miami not talked about enough. read more

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To be fair I'm a die hard fan of gramps so when they opened this spot it's an obvious yes for me! Delicious drinks great bartenders and service a terrific view, energizing music and delicious seafood say no more! The weather has been so nice to be outside sip on a tasteful cocktail and vibe out. A new hangout spot laid back with a view can't ask for more read more

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Such a fun spot! Great views, good service, and delicious food. The lobster roll is so good and they have some nice cocktails. read more

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I fkn love it here. Perfect place to just zone out and enjoy the views and atmosphere. Great selection of offerings, music is usually pretty good, eclectic crowd, decent space. Lazy Oyster outpost here a BIG plus. A straight up feel good place and will definitely be back for more. read more

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