Late Night·Brickell·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 7.3

Mama Tried

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Honky-tonk energy in the middle of Brickell — somehow it works.

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What DatingDex says

A country bar that has no business being this fun in downtown Miami, Mama Tried pulls off the dive-bar-with-a-personality trick better than most. Cold beers, line dancing lessons, and enough noise to keep things light — ideal when you want a date that's more 'let's see what happens' than 'let me impress you.'

Mama Tried is one of the top late night spots in Brickell. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a late night feel without guesswork.

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