Low Pressure First Date·South Beach·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 7.0

The ScapeGoat

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South Beach without the South Beach tax

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What DatingDex says

The ScapeGoat cuts through the SoBe noise with a bar that actually lets you talk — drinks are solid, pretension is low, and nobody's going to make you feel underdressed. It's the rare Collins Ave spot where you're not competing with bottle service for your date's attention.

The ScapeGoat is one of the top low pressure first date spots in South Beach. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.

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