"Take a walk down the Miami Beach boardwalk—all the way from 1st Street to Haulover Inlet—and you’ll see plenty of bars and restaurants. But 99.9% of them exist exclusively for tourists who don’t know any better. That’s why Louie’s, a tiki hut situation in the back of a Mid-Beach hotel, is so valuable. It’s one of the only local-friendly options a mere 15 yards from the sand. Order the smashburger, pan con bistec, and cuban sandwich—even if you’re by yourself. And know that they have pretty limited hours. It’s only open on weekends, starting Fridays at 6pm." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo