City: Downtown Miami, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (305) 374-1198

Address: 626 South Miami Ave.

Description: Tobacco Road is a Miami institution in every sense of the word. Not only is it the oldest bar and restaurant in the city, but it has played host to a colorful array of personalities, including B.B. King and Al Capone. Despite its landmark status, the restaurant has stayed true to its rock and roll roots. Artery-clogging bar food is what the restaurant does best. Chili, nachos, and burgers, especially when washed down with one of the beers on draft, really hits the spot after a day of sightseeing. And with most items on the menu costing under $10, you can afford to have several beers should you feel so inclined. Despite the bar setting, the restaurant is a popular lunch destination for the professional crowd. Those who enjoy live music may want to go in the evening to see what shows are happening later on. Avoid the restaurant on the weekends unless you like large crowds and cover charges, which apply after 9 p.m.