Brother's Keeper Bar
Bar · South Miami Beach ·
Cocktails, seafood bites, '80s vibe, fish tanks, and a pool table
Cocktails, seafood bites, '80s vibe, fish tanks, and a pool table
"In our ideal world, South Beach would be littered with bars playing an ‘80s rock soundtrack in a neon-lit, heavily mirrored room with pool tables and dart boards. Brother’s Keeper has all of that, plus a giant saltwater fish tank and a martini that comes with a warm little croissant. It’ll help keep your stomach quiet while you finish your drink. After that, order some giant coconut shrimp and spicy tuna poke nachos." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"In our ideal world, South Beach would be littered with bars playing an ‘80s rock soundtrack in a neon-lit, heavily mirrored room that makes 5pm feel like 5am. Brother’s Keeper has all of that, plus a functioning fish tank and solid bar food. This bar is named after the inaugural episode of Miami Vice, and provides a perfect dose of Miami Beach nostalgia that’s almost (but not quite) too on-the-nose. It’s not too wild for a conversation, but also not too fancy for a round of shots and loud voices. That’s a rare sweet spot for South Beach." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo
"The Lost Boy & Co. team (behind Lost Boy Dry Goods and Tropezón) brings high-end cocktails and dive bar vibes to Brother’s Keeper on Alton Road. Thanks to the 25-foot saltwater aquarium and purple neon lights, you’d almost think this spot has existed since the Miami Vice heyday, in the best way possible. The menu is filled with playful drinks, such as the Bread Service Martini, served with a brioche bite, and the Lemon Drop No. 2, featuring Grey Goose Citron and hazelnut. Chef Josh Elliott’s menu leans into port city fare with tuna poke nachos and chicken-fried gator. A pool table, darts, and daily happy hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) make it a perfect place to hang with friends or go for a casual date." - Amber Love Bond
"This dark, retro bar in Miami Beach feels like a scene straight out of Miami Vice — if Don Johnson’s character stumbled into a spot with top-tier cocktails and seriously good bar snacks. While there are several martinis on offer, the Bread Service Martini is a favorite. Served freezer-style (pre-batched and stored ice-cold for zero dilution) and paired with a buttery croissant, it’s a match made in heaven." - Alona Martinez
"Brother’s Keeper looks and feels like a bar—because it is. The heavily mirrored room has an ‘80s rock soundtrack, strong cocktails, and blacked-out windows that make 5pm feel like 5am. But don't let that scare you away from eating here. They have tasty raw bar options alongside a slightly indefinable blend of hot dishes that range from fried alligator to a Basque hotdog with txistorra. It’s not perfect for a leisurely dinner with big entrees. But if you just want to hang out and graze on coconut shrimp, chicken wings, and tuna poke nachos, go here." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo