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    The Brightside

    4.8 (128 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BRIGHTSIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Laura C.

    We've been here before and it never disappoints! The ambiance is always great! All of the servers are great! Federico, Alex, Bianca and Jamie are outstanding! Every item on the menu is delicious! I'd definitely recommend this bar!!

    Mel E.

    I love this place! Dropped in to see the spurs beat the knicks in game 3. Had the amazing buffalo chicken dip (filled with literal chunks of chicken breast-yum) and the chicken tenders with tots were great! I also thought the food actually improved so that was a nice addition. Andrea, was our server, who is new to The Brightside. She was great and made the experience nice. Another 5/5 experience with great service, food and ambiance. Check them out. Support local. Enjoy!

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    Girl T.

    Great little spot. Definitely a nice hangout and bar to watch sports and eat. There's game in the back and themed nights. Food was good but pricey at 18$ a wrap, but what isn't nowadays. Fries were crispy but not enough lol service was GREAT! Our waitress handled everything in a crowded room and even managed our order correctly without needing to note it down. Drinks were about 12$ so that definitely evened out. Everything was clean and music was playing some hits.

    Tiffany-Ashley D.

    Nestled on the corner of Coral Way, If you want to go to a place that reminds you of Cheers, stop wasting your time and walk into the Brightside. You will find some of the friendliest bartenders around, and the owner is super friendly - walking around, talking to customers, making drinks. The food is pretty tasty too - definitely recommend their loaded tots. Pro tip, there is parking in the back. Second pro tip, try their house made green tea I am low-key obsessed with this bar. There are very few places in Miami that are "chill" and this is one of them. Oh, and if you give them a sticker, they will place it behind the bar for you.

    Daniel Z.

    I had this sandwich and a soccer themed Guinness, so satisfying! This is a great neighborhood bar 5

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    Nestor C.

    Awesome local bar we came across while waiting for dinner at the restaurant across the street. So glad we came here. Good vibes, good music, good people. The highlight, for me, they have a laser foam image engraving machine for your beer!

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    Gabriella S.

    Most of our drinks were weak, but good for the most part. The martinis I had was strong. The fries were the best bar fries ever. I loved them. They were very crispy. They were well seasoned. the Bavarian pretzel was salty and soft, and both dips were really good with a good level of spice. The wings were really good overall I really liked the Cajun barbecue flavor and the buffalo over having them dry. The pizza rolls were so good and unexpected. I love them way too much. They reminds me of mozzarella sticks. Not oily at all. Very crispy. The inside is very dive bar and was a little loud, but it was overall very enjoyable.

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    Cristina R.

    The brightside is the best neighborhood bar they are very welcoming and a great place to watch games like the panthers, Olympics soccer basketball they are a true sports bar. The drinks are great. I love the chili and buffalo chicken dip I usually order both every time I visit. They are both served with chips. If I want to eat a meal I order the Cesar chicken wrap or the cheese burger. The bartenders are super nice and truly what keeps me going back! I recommend for sports games!

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    Aj B.

    Local bar. Amazing food. Buns made in house. Cold beer and every game on every tv. This is the game day spot.

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    Aileen R.

    Food was excellent. I had the Beef on Weck roast beef. Yummm it was delish, but be sure to ask for both sauces on the side. Tator tots were on point, crunchy. Service was great, came over a couple of times and chit chatted with us. The noise level was good, perfect for conversation.

    Rafael B.

    Neighborhood gem. Staff, bartenders were all amazing and very welcoming. Made you feel at home. Drinks were amazing and food was delicious. Highly recommend visiting especially to watch sports. Real cool vibe , music on point and just a chill vibe.

    Jaquie M.

    Second time around to catch Karaoke on Saturday night - this time for my sister's birthday! What a fun night we had! Ate before so I can't comment on the food but the drinks were great and $14 martinis are a win for the location and great vibes! The owner came by and checked on us a few times. You feel seen and waiter was friendly and attentive as well. You feel like you're at college town in the US. Can't wait to come back for more singing and dancing! Plenty of free parking in the back.

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    Itzak H.

    A super fun and cool spot to catch a game. No matter what it is you're going to find a lot of fanatics glued to the many TVs with you. I came during a Panthers game and the place was packed. It's not even the playoffs yet! The food is also good and not expensive at all. The vegetarian options are limited but I do appreciate the veggie burger option. I chose to "snack" on the veggie platter which included cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks all served with a heaping amount of ranch. I thought it would be a nice small snack but it filled me to the brim! Great for sharing! I will definitely be back to catch a game with them!

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    This place is so fun for soccer games! Staff is friendly too! Didn't have food but it looked good

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    Wonderful spot and great staff! Most amazing food and great people what a great spot to watch a game!

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