Looking for a great bar in Miami to celebrate

[bry520]

My step dad is turning 50 and I have been tasked with finding a great bar to hold a happy hour for friends and co workers to celebrate. I'm trying to find a place that will accommodate everyone's tastes, but still meet my step dads standards. He and I are very much into the food scene, so sub par simply will not do. I have so many different places running through my head that picking a single place has become exhausting. This is why I'm reaching out to the Chow universe.

Requirements:
Comfortably accommodate 15 - 20 people.
Within Dade county and only on the mainland. Unfortunately, Miami Beach isn't an option.
The happy hour will be on a Friday.
Great bar food would be a plus

I was looking at db Bistro Moderne, Area 31, and Bourbon Steak as some possible choices, but I welcome any input.

[BigBonesBradley]

What about Eos, Zuma or Il Gabianno? I know Eos has a beautiful outdoor lounge area, as does Il Gabianno. I can't recall what Zuma's layout is like, but I believe it has a nice lounge with a nice view?

[Blind Mind]

Bourbon Steak is a great call and what I would go with if I were in your shoes. Cant beat the food, drink, and atmosphere for a group like that.

For something closer to Miami, The Local could also be a good call though admittedly I've not dined there in some time.

[bry520]

Bourbon Steak is my #1 choice by far, but I need the rest of the family to agree since this actually going to be a surprise and I know distance may be an issue.

Edge and Local are both good options that I'm heavily considering. Local is great, but like BM, I have not eaten there in a while. And I honestly wasn't that impressed with Edge;however, the bar was fantastic and the outdoor lounge area was really nice.

I really appreciate the input and welcome any further suggestions.

[lax2mia]

I'd say given the area it's either Edge or db. There's Rusty Pelican if you want to get nostalgic, but my last experience wasn't very stellar.

[Frodnesor]

I've had lunch recently at the Local. New chef Vince Tien (Cabrera is gone) has given things a bit of an Asian tilt here and there (a little more miso, kimchi, etc.) but otherwise pretty similar. Edge might have better food right now.

[The Chowfather]

Bourbon Steak bar/lounge area is perfect

[bry520]

That's my personal choice, but my only concern is the distance. Ideally, something in the Gables or Downtown/Brickell would be perfect since most people would be coming straight from work.

[tpigeon]

I have never eaten there (but did try all their couchon 555 food which was great), but what about Edge Steak and Bar at the 4 Seasons?

[Blind Mind]

Oh crap, Edge is also a great call.