I was desperately craving a blue cheese burger, husband out of town, zero desire to cook, emotionally one minor inconvenience away from collapse. I ordered on DoorDash hoping for "good enough." What I got was unreal. The burger was absolute perfection. Juicy, bold, perfectly balanced blue cheese. I literally had tears in my eyes while demolishing it. It was that good. But here's what made it unforgettable: they included the sweetest note, a brownie, and even little toys in the bag. I was not prepared for that level of thoughtfulness. It completely changed my night. I called to thank them personally and Umberto, the manager, was incredibly kind and genuinely appreciative. Never have I ever felt so seen by a burger place. Five stars isn't enough. They didn't just deliver food. They delivered comfort. read more

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Last stop on our Dec 11th food crawl, I was stuffed so just hung with our food and as my foodie friends ordered drinks and a home made Key Lime Pie. OMG I tried a piece of this big slice and died and went to heaven. Utter addictiveness in flavor and texture including their homemade crust. Not too often Im impressed with how Key lime pie is made and this ranks 2nd on my list of places to go for key lime pie. The indoor ambience was cool with memorabilia all over the wall like a small TV playing star wars movie, a retro TV in the bathroom painted the words on it "Legalize Kush". Also graffiti art on the walls. Very cool spot in the grove. Since it was a nice cool evening, we opted to sit outdoors. Nice. Eventually the bill came in a CD case! Haha. read more

LoKal - Cool bottles of water! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

If I could give this a 6/5 I would. This place was so good, fresh ingredients, fresh taste, good drinks, great staff, and of course great vibes from the restaurant itself. Will definitely be back to try more and bring more to enjoy with me read more

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It's a shame that this place is closing because they things that have always made them great still remain the same - great food, great service and a chill ambiance. Went on a recent Friday and had the Miami heat with their regular fries. As good of a burger as you can get in the city and reasonably priced in a beloved neighborhood, what else could you ask for. read more

LoKal - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

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A local gem in the city which will soon close, but worry not, Tobacco Road and their old spot in Wynwood offer nearly the same menu. Don't forget to pair your burgers with their extensive beer collection - carefully curated. I never leave Lokal without having their Kaptain Kush (Mango flavored). And order your fries 50-50 sweet potato-regular mix, a rare thing that Lokal offers! If you modify your burger order a little bit, be careful they don't charge you extra, just check with your server once so that there are no surprises. read more

LoKal - Frita By Kush but with Chicken! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

This place is great ! They make you feel at home no matter where you are from or how many times you've been there ! Burgers are great , there's a couple good meatless options too. DO NOT SLEEP on the key lime pie , it is truly amazing and something you must have . The restaurant has a cool edgy , retro vibe and this place will be missed for sure! read more

LoKal - Great beers , try the captain Kush for sure ! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

This was our third time visiting this location. That says alot. We always eat outside which is great for ambiance and people watching. The service is always top notch and the food is ALWAYS delicious! The burgers are deliciously flavored and the fries, fresh and crispy. The alligator strips are fried to perfection. Not a chewy bit to be found. Love this place! Until next time! read more

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If you're a true burger enthusiast, LoKal is an absolute must-visit. Their burgers -- made with the famous Kush-style touch -- are juicy, flavorful, and crafted to perfection. Each one brings something unique to the table, whether it's a bold twist on a classic or a totally unexpected flavor combo that just works. You can really tell these are competition-level burgers -- not your average patty-and-bun. They're stacked with fresh ingredients, cooked exactly right, and bursting with taste in every bite. Every burger I've tried has had its own personality, and honestly, I'd come back just to keep exploring the menu. Pro tip: Come hungry. You'll want to try more than one. read more

LoKal - Frita By Kush - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Found this restaurant while driving down US1. Super cute spot with outdoor seating. Perfect place to come lounge with friends. We got the chili and alligator bites as our appetizer, they were both delicious. The Frita by Kush was by far one of the best burgers iv ever had! Perfect balance of sweet and savory by adding guava to it! We ended off our experience by indulging in the LoKal Key Lime Pie and Kush Brownie Sundae. Overall a good experience, service was amazing and they even offer treats for our furry friends! Definitely a place to try out! read more

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Lokal never disappoints. The burgers are always top-notch -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Great variety to choose from, and every one we've tried has been a hit. They also have an awesome beer selection with plenty of local options, which we really appreciate. The vibe is super relaxed, the staff is friendly, and it's just a great spot to kick back and enjoy a solid meal. We always recommend this place to friends -- definitely one of our go-to spots in the area. read more

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Wow, we had such delicious burgers, truffle fries, and a caesar salad at LoKal. All the food we had was really good, I had no idea I could even enjoy a salad so much, and I'm a salad lover. They also were giving out cookies with the check, which you guessed it, were really really delicious with just the right texture and taste. It made me wish we weren't so stuffed and had stomach space for their other desserts. :) We will definitely be back when we're craving a high quality burger. read more

The LoKal is a south fl institution- and mostly because it is one of the spots that you can get gator bites and truly feel like you're that close to the Everglades. The vibes inside the LoKal are great and every inch feels nostalgic and authentic to the area. It's always a great spot to come and the food and service are consistently great! The gator bites are nice and crispy and really just taste like a gamier chicken dish -- would definitely recommend. And don't forget to try their burgers, they are juicy flavorful and pack a bundle of different flavors.Their buns come toasted and are extra pillowy. Overall, a great go-to for that divey American meal! read more

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Came back after years for nostalgia and left disappointed. $20 burgers that were subpar, slow service despite only a few tables, and a forced 20% charge. Ended up paying $52 for two mediocre burgers. Unfortunately not worth it anymore. read more

I've been coming to LoKal for quite a few years. The burgers neverrrr disappoint. The staff here is friendly, and the service has always been great. Their selection of beers is always pretty interesting too. This spot is cute and trendy, great for some casual lunch/dinner. This time my boyfriend and I decided to try the Chick Chop Sandwich and the Shrimp bowl with bang bang sauce. The sandwich was tasty, but it had way too much thyme. It overpowered the rest of the sandwich. Fries were delicious, and paired with their homemade honey mustard they're perfection. The shrimp bowl was also pretty good, but I did think the portion was a little small for the price. I don't think I'd order these items again. It's probably best to stick to the burgers, which are in my opinion their staple menu items. read more

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We ordered 2 burgers. The food was good. Service was ok. What turned us off was the chicken and rice for the dog was cold, they didn't even heat it up. My dogs didn't even sniff the food, they didn't eat it. Also, I don't think adding 20% automatic gratuity is a fair practice. I wasn't aware of this as it was printed at the bottom of the menu with small font. This is our first and last time here. read more

$22 Grouper Ruben $14 two beers Food was mediocre. Service was - we wont return. Came with a crew of 8. Sat separately at the bar. Had to ask for a menu, set-up, water refill, beer refill, no check-ins. The bartender wouldn't allow us to seperate the check, even though we had asked to keep it seperate. Because we came in together he said it wasn't possible so we had to split it as a group. After some haranguing we were able to seperate only a total of 4 times. But he added an automatic 20% because we came in together and knew each other. ​he refused to recognize us as seperate parties even though we sat at the bar. The atmosphere in there is a casual bar n grill. Our type of spot. We would have posted up all weekend there, and dropped some duckets, but not anymore. read more

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Had the burger it's ok nothing special. The fries tasted like old grease. Ordered chicken and rice for my dogs and my dogs wouldn't touch it. Maybe because it was freezing cold, but I've never seen my dog's not eat chicken and rice before. they automatically add a 20% gratuity. 20% 20% are you kidding? I like giving tips but to automatically add 20% is ridiculous. read more

Excellent from start to finish! This spot has been a Coconut Grove gem for years! However, since I'm not a beef eater I never went in until today and bought am I glad. The ambiance, music and vibes were on point. This is the kind of spot where you can just hang out for hours; very chill. The service was great; Richard and the entire team did an amazing job! Now, let's talk about the food. We started with the alligators bites, which is a MUST! Following that, we had the fried pickles and snapper bites (the last two were on the happy hour and that was a great deal)! For our main course, I had the chicken chop sandwich and I added an egg. This only elevated my experience. Everyone else had the beef and they loved it! The mushroom burger was a hit, as was the burger with the guava. I had truffle fries as my side (since each sandwich came with one side) and the remainder of the table had 1/2 sweet potato fries and 1/2 regular fries. We also had dessert; the key lime pie and the guava bread pudding. We thought the key lime pie lacked in the tartness and the guava bread pudding lacked in the guava and tasted more like a bread pudding made with a lot of condensed mild. Despite the dessert falling short, the experience was excellent and I'll certainly be back! Check them out and enjoy! read more

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Amazing blackened chicken cesar salad! The burger was solid. The staff was nice. Very casual restaurant. No reservations needed.

A favorite of mine for solo dining, LoKal will forever hold a special place in my heart as I've been coming here since they first opened. Dare say I, they were the first place (at least that I remember) who made burgers cool again. I have to admit though...I'm very predictable when coming here and rarely stray from ordering their classic burger. But I can't help it! They do a classic burger right with all the toppings a classic burger should have. That's not to say that I haven't tried their most popular, which is the Frita by Kush. Also delicious if sweet and savory is your thing! Other favorites of mine include the tomato soup and grilled cheese, and REST IN PEACE, the West Grove Salad whom is no longer with us. On this day, I enjoyed a quiet meal at the bar. It was on a Saturday before the dinner rush and after the lunch one. As usual, the service was great and my waitress did a solid by recommending the Pilsner pictured after I told her I wanted something light but not what they had on draft. This is something I love about LoKal and is always consistent--the staff is able to recommend beers and often let's you sample them too. Overall, LoKal is the place that comes to mind when I think of a delicious burger. The vibe is casual, the staff is nice, the food is tasty. Must try in the grove! read more

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Just as I remember it! Lokal has been around for ages, which is a sign of a great restaurant in Miami, as so many are going out of business every day. I ordered a chili and it was pretty sizable, and very delicious. You can make it a meal if you are not too hungry. The service is absolutely amazing (Caitlin!). And they offer free dog biscuits (I don't even have a dog but I am impressed!). read more

LoKal - New Mexico Chili - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped into Lokal for a quick lunch before my flight. I had the pleasure of having Tati as my waitress and I loved her energy, knowledge of the menu and attentiveness. Tati recommended the Mint lemonade which was superb and so fresh! To eat I had a Bababooey Burger which was mouthwatering. What I also LOVED about Lokal was how dedicated they are to providing high-quality handcrafted burgers and sauces that are all made right in house. Inside there is an entrance to Victoria's Vinos y Vermuteria, a wine and vermouth bar that's also a part of the Kush Hospitality Group. read more

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Came here for dinner with my friends after the beach. 8:30pm reservation. We were seated around 8:38pm. Our waitress was prompt, taking our drinks, appetizers and entrees all at once. I ordered a mint lemonade and the classic burger (no onion, no tomatoes) with truffle fries. The mint lemonade was FIRE! Like I could have taken a jug home good. Refreshing and flavorful. The burger was ok, nothing to rave about. Truffle fries were yummy. read more

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The best restaurant chili! And Tati is an outstanding server. We had a great lunch outside on a beautiful Miami day.

Burgers are still pretty good.. But prices are absurd. Waiting for a takeout order I decided to have a glass of wine. Nothing special, just a house white. Bill just for that was $25. Crazy. read more

As a Grove local we have been coming here since Lokal opened when Pricilla worked behind the bar. In the past there was always a wait but you did not mind waiting since you knew the food and service were going to be spot on. As the years have passed we have noticed the slow decline in Lokal. They changed their menu and got rid of a lot of the staples. You no long have a wait and I can see why. After not going for around 2 years, since we had a bad experience last time we went, we went back today to give them another try, and we regretted it The service was absolutely HORRIBLE. Most of the time there was not a swingle server on the floor. They kept on hiding out in the kitchen. Thankfully, we were seated by the hostess so we were able to get her to help us since our server was MIA. The fries used to be my favorite but today they were overcooked and bad. The wedge salad had no dressing and overloaded with onion. It is sad to see on of the long time Grove restaurants just give up and not care anymore. read more

Great spot for a burger and fries! You really can't go wrong with any burger and all of their fries are AMAZING. The service is always good and I love the casual retro vibe inside. It's a lot of food, but everything is so good I always end up eating it all! read more

LoKal - Burger and truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

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If you're looking for good craft beers and a decent burger, this is your place in the grove! The place is small and can be on the loud side but at least it's an interesting and eclectic crowd. Not really for young kids read more

Fantastic burgers. Consistently really good and I've never been disappointed coming here

I've been here a few times and the burgers are always good and everyone that works in there is always friendly. My vegetarian friends also say the veggie burgers are excellent so it's great to hear they take care in all areas of their menu. read more

I remember when this place was first opened it was on fire! Huge beer selection, excellent burger variety, the owner was always here. I came in this week and they barely have any beer on the menu, the great thing about this place used to be that you could pair beer with burgers. One their most legendary burgers; "my childhood dream" is off the menu. When I ordered my double cheeseburger, I specifically requested medium rare to medium, but no more. I was the first customer there, they had no pressure or time constraints, yet the burger came out well done, I showed it to the server, he acknowledged it. Then the manager came out and I told him that it was way overcooked he acknowledged. They still charged the full $30 for the burger that they messed up. They even charged $1 for their, what looked like tap water in a reusable glass bottle. This place started at the peak of burger joints in Miami and possibly the nation, it has fallen into the abyss since. Sad way to see one of the best go down. read more

My local burger spot in the Grove, been coming here for years. The staff has always been friendly and attentive, inside has some cool retro decor. The food is tasty, they also have decent craft beer options. It has gotten pricey over the years, but so has everywhere else. If you're ever in the Grove and want a burger, this is a place to go! read more

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If you're craving a burger, this place is the spot for you. It's casual and comfort food. The burgers are honestly fireeee. I always get the sweet Potato fries, they are the best! The location is small so sometimes you have to wait for a table but overall, great spot. read more

Fresh off the 2025 King Mango Strut parade and feeling famished, I wandered into LoKal in Coconut Grove lured by the hopes of a hearty burger and a couple of craft brews. What I had hoped for was a laid-back, casual post-parade beer and burger experience.. What I got was more of an artificial avant-garde gastropub, financial awakening with DIY dining. When my bill landed.. just shy of $60.. I found myself momentarily disoriented. Surely this must've been some sort of error? Perhaps I had been charged for that cozy couple's anniversary dinner or maybe a prorated share of the rent? But No.. After slow but progressively summoning the service staff, who seemed more engaged in a spirited kitchen game of hide-n-seek than.. you know... serving.. I learned that a 20% gratuity had been generously tacked on... despite the fact that I'd practically waited on myself. The beer? Tasty! But the price? Let's just say the pint-to-pocket conversion wasn't what I'd initially been told.. as for the burger if your culinary fantasies involve paying high-end steakhouse prices for what amounts to a dainty hors d'oeuvre, then LoKal will exceed your wildest dreams.. a 99-cent Whopper Junior offers more heft, heart, flavor and caloric comfort than this $20+ bite size hors d'oeuvre. LoKal's motto is obviously less about feeding the customer and more about feeding the profit margin! If you're after a $16 pint, a $20+ single White Castle burger and the thrill of being both patron and server, LoKal is an absolute must! Otherwise consider buying a case of craft beer and a churrasco platter large enough to feed a neighborhood it'll be cheaper, faster and significantly more filling. Would I return? Absolutely... right after their lease expires! read more

The food is delicious. The food is healthy. The prices are reasonable. The portions are generous. Loved my meal. Fun place to eat. The service staff were polite and helpful. read more

Love this place for there donut burger came in and came to find out they no longer carry them Anymore for some reason about 10 mins in the manger came to our table told us they ran to cvs and grab us some donuts and made me the burger after 7 months of not having it wow what an amazing person the manger bell I belive was her name was amazing great service great staffs wow I'll say come by and say hi read more

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Wanted to update my review from some years ago. The business owner reached out immediately after reading my comment to make up for the terrible service. I really appreciated the gesture and will definitely be back. read more

Cute place easily accessible in Coconut Grove. Beer selection is not huge and bartender was awful. Not only did he never listen but was not friendly (to customers anyway) nit he could be found flirting with all tue waitresses. Food was good and friends said the fish sandwich was excellent. Pricey side for what you get. Wasn't impressed. read more

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INCREDIBLY AWESOME SERVICE !! We ordered online but there was a glitch in the system. They more than made up for it with unparalleled service. Not only did our burgers come out fast and delicious, we were offered water (including a cup for my grandson and a toy), and when my daughter got in the car, she realized they had given her a complimentary bottle of wine. All that for something that they did not have control over. My family and friends have eaten at Lokal dozens of times. The burgers have always been some of our favorites, and the service has always been great. But today, they really made our day. It's not everywhere that people go above and beyond to make their customers happy. Thank you Lokal! read more

LoKal - Complimentary wine - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Florida

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! Food: 5 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. Ambiance: 4 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: 4 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. read more