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This place has great atmosphere. It is a jungled picnic area right along the bay. I was able to enjoy the peaceful afternoon with a beer and burger and some friends.
The burgers are uncomfortably huge, 13 oz, which is way too much for my taste. I like to save room for fries. I wouldn't say they were the best burgers I've had, I think people are just impressed by its size.
I'd also like to warn you that the wait for the burgers is quite long. I guess cooking a 13 oz. piece of meat isn't easy. I didn't mind waiting because the scenery is so nice, however it seemed people at the restaurant were having issues with the wait time AND the service.
Location, location, location, plus huge incredible burgers. Can't go wrong here.
We were here for a night before heading off to Port Everglades for a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas. Walked in and sat down at a rustic wood table right on the Inner Coastal Waterway. What a beautiful evening and view.
Burgers were very good, cooked exactly to order. Skipped the fries and settled for a Corona to accompany my meal instead. Bring your appetite, it's a meaty meal but well worthwhile.
Be warned: don't expect a decent glass of wine, this is basically a saloon in Florida not a CA winery. I sent back my wine after one sip and our server happily exchanged it for the beer, which is a known commodity.
Proud to say I found this gem on YELP! On a recent trip to The Sunshine State I planned my eating based off of yelp, I was not disappointed!
Go here for;
Burgers the size of your head, delicious, gigantic and beefy
Fries that taste the way fries should taste
Cold beer
and Awesome eclectic decor in a jungle like setting!
Great burgers and fries and cold beer in a cool locale, I'd say heaven!
Ohhhhhh yeah!
This is the place all the other pretentious burger places wish their burger tasted like. I can't explain what they do to it but it is char-grilled to perfection. Other notable items are oh so fabulous bloody mary, fresh feta greek salad amazing dish and best ever key lime pie.
Go early to get a great seat, be prepared to wait (don't worry you have the beautiful intercoastal to gaze at) and bring cash as they don't do credit.
The place is a dive and a half complete with toilets used as pottery however when Oprah tells you to go somewhere you go!
Really good, casual burger spot right on the water. You seat yourself, you pay cash (there's an ATM on the premises if you find yourself without any green), and you kick back. Burgers (13 oz.!) are HUGE, as are other portions. Thumbs up on the chili cheese fries and key lime pie, in particular!
There ain't no fixin' this place. Stop trying. Acceptance is the first step to healing.
You, the customer, are not the most important person at Le Tub. In fact, you are not important at all. They don't even pretend like you are, so you can't blame anyone for being two-faced or for baiting and switching. Customers have to fend for themselves if the restaurant is full and more than one party wants the same table and when you finally get a table, the service is completely disinterested and inattentive.
Quite frankly, I can't imagine why anyone would even think they are of any importance at Le Tub. Even the inanimate objects let you know that you are of no consequence. The location built out of driftwood, the payment set-up, the parking lot, the signage, the decor, the (poorly) hand-drawn menu, the limited offerings, the prices. The decor!...you eat surrounded by old toilets fortheloveofgod!
That's why, timing and attitude are everything when you are a customer at Le Tub. Don't let the worst waitstaff in Broward county ruin your lunch.
Fist of all, go on a weekday, off hours, when you're not in a hurry and you have pleasant company to go with (no more than four people). Play along with the waiter/ress. Lower your expectations on service; keep your interaction with your waiter/tress to a minimum; enjoy the view; have a few beers and feast on the pretty good (not excellent) and definitely fresh hamburgers.
Second of all, don't be afraid to tip accordingly. I've walked out of there on more than one occasion feeling happy and satisfied and having left only loose change as a tip on a $50 bill. No anger. No guilt. Of course, this only works if you, like myself, have no intention on becoming a regular customer and you are an average looking person. You know what I mean?
The three stars are based entirely on the good, juicy burgers and the fact that I always go with realistic expectations. It's a great place to take out-of-towners...it is a unique experience.
The best burgers ever! This place is amazing and my husband and I take all of our guests to eat here. You have to get there early because the place gets packed, they start serving food at noon so you if arrive a little early and get a table you'll be set and get one of the first batch.
Just remember don't come here starving because the service is not fast. You have to wait but it is worth every second of it.
So I keep reading all these bad reviews and everyone just complains that these burger are too damned big and meaty to enjoy properly. What??? See numbered list of selected quotes below:
1. "I don't like crazy thick ass meat patties in my burger.."
2. "..it wasn't flattering to open my mouth as wide as it could, stuff the burger in and STILL get it all over my mouth!!"
3. "It's really just a thick super-size brontosaurus burger that takes 45 minutes to make"
Really, people. Do you understand that reading these quotes is like reading BURGER PORN FOR TRUE BURGER FANS???!!??? Ferchrissakes, get yourself a veggie burger with melted tofu on it and eat it with a dainty knife and fork if you're going to be such lame pussies about consuming large quantities of bloody sizzling red ground sirloin.
I'm a LeTub regular. My fiance and I come here every New Years for our Anniversary. We don't come when the whiny Oprah crowd crawls up here from SoBe, we are here anytime after 10 p.m. This is the kind of place pirates or Tom Waits would like. As a matter of fact, there's enough Tom Waits in that jukebox to keep my drunk-ass happy (and the servers mildly annoyed) for hours. Come to the bar late at night and get over yourself for a couple of hours while you enjoy the banter of lifeguards, surfers, fishermen, losers, floozies and boaters.
Le Tub is edgy. Yes, the servers can be downright surly. I've seen screamfests occur between cooks and servers, right in front of customers. The two guys you'll see in the kitchen are no sunny buttercups, but you wouldn't either if you were crammed in a stifling hot broom closet with a steaming grill and fryalator for 8 hours cooking non-stop. By the way, only 1 guy can fit in that kitchen.
For those of you griping about your 45 minute burger - have you seen the cooks lately? Hardest working guys in Hollywood. The parking lot is crowded with cars almost on top of each other, and everyone wants a burger. One guy, one spatula, one grill, and 200 orders for a 3 1/2" burger. Don't want to wait? Go to the Burger King drive-thru.
But surliness and edginess is part of Le Tub's charm. One thing it is not is phony and filled with pretentious scenesters in $300 sunglasses. You will get a good burger -yes, one of the best I've ever had- and you get to watch the sun go down on the intracoastal, and the yachts go by.
So chill out, relax. Have a Heineken. Be nice to the hard working folks at Le Tub. They put up with a lot of crap.
And play the jukebox. Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, Mike Ness, Ornette Coleman, Tom Waits, Gordon Lightfoot. Hands-down, the best jukebox in the world.
Disclaimer: I am giving it 3 stars only cause I don't like crazy thick ass meat patties in my burger, but if you want value for money. This is the place to be!
Saturday night, after a 45 minute wait (there's one..probably two people cooking in that tiny teeny kitchen...and a lucky table grab (it's self-seat) 6 people squished to one table with one lightbulb in a rusted tin. Random broken sinks, old cut up tubs, old buoys and old newspaper articles framed. Pool table in the middle...which in my opinion, should have been ditched for more tables! There's outdoor i.e uncovered seating...and a mini bar-like area by the water. Couple tables are by the water...so it would be perfect for an evening meal!Very laid back place, waiters/waitresses are in polos/t-shirt and shorts. It's self-serving; get your own table and get your own water, Strange they have valet...ha!
I ordered the Sirloin burger (of course) and the table shared fries. Yummy yummy fries...the burger was delish...but it wasn't flattering to open my mouth as wide as it could, stuff the burger in and STILL get it all over my mouth!! It is 13oz of meat...after it's cooked, so it ain't dwindling down! Beers in can were $3 a pop and margaritas were $7.50. Oh...the chili hotdog..$5...was out of this world! I didn't have room for key lime pie. :(
I would definitely come here after spending a day at the beach across the road...it would be the perfect end!
Tip-bits:
Cash only, ATM on site
Beach casual
Ladies: flats or platforms, you don't want you heels stuck in btw the board
Parking's a bitch, so go across to the garage or behind it for $1/hr meter parking
Be prepared to wait, esp. on weekends
Was told they are open till 4am
W/C friendly only on the '1st' level
There's no doubt that this is a good burger. The fries are also good. The atmosphere is pretty good. You get a nice view if you sit by the bar and you get some attitude.
Last time I went here, the place was empty and we went to go sit at the back bar, by the water. Immediately, the bartender cried, "don't even sit here if you're going to order food!" I had this burning, welling desire to reach across the bar and smack her though I know that's not acceptable behavior so I just smiled and prepared to verbally attack at her next rude comment.
She settled down and I realigned my perspective... she was only half serious and she didn't act too much like an asshole. I decided the rudeness was all a part of the bar and waited the required coon's age for my burger. (because there might be a dead 'coon in there somewhere - another part of the "charm")
The burger itself is uncivilized and rough, much like the place itself. It's a monster that tastes like it came from a backyard barbeque. That's much of what makes it good. It's a little charred on the outside and tasty in the middle.
I kind of like this place. I won't ever be a regular but I will end up there every once in a while. However, there are PLENTY of equal and better burgers around town. I respect a good burger: good bun, fresh ingredients, the right beef, not frozen and optional extra seasoning. But really, let's face it, how hard is it to make a good burger? It's not beef freaking wellington.
THE PLACE IS A TOILET!! A DUMP!!!
Immediately upon entry the waiter said this "crap! more people". Then after waiting two hours of waiting for our food the waitress threatened to cancel our order if we didn't wait fifteen more minutes. Servers were bickering about money quite loudly in the middle of the dining area, even throwing objects around. We were told by another waitress that we would not receive our food because the owner is the cook, and he just went on a twenty minute break, and that we were going to have to go by his rules or leave. I would never return, even if I could eat for free. The only positive thing was the courteous valet man.
If it werent for the burger being so good ....... this place wouldve got a lower rating. Obliviosly , as stated by our fellow Yelppers .... the service here is not even sub par. Im a very easy going diner that doesnt demand a lot of attention, but if i cant get a beer after my plastic cup has been empty for ten minutes, we have problems, especially when its not even busy. Even worse, when my server is smoking a cigarette right in front of me while he is handling my food .......
This place has a lot of potential to do even better ..... as long as they start over with the staffing.
This place is taken right out of Key West. It's an old bar made out of wood with low ceilings and make shift entrances and stair wells. Very funky. It's right on the inter coastal which is nice. The food is obnoxiously fattening and it seems like they add an extra "intercoastal tax" for the view.
If you're going to order a burger, I would split it with someone. Just make sure you're not in a hurry, because getting your food is going to take awhile. Again, a little bit like the Keys, slow and low.
The service is not the best, but you kind of expect that, walking into a place that looks like a junkyard. I mean that in a good way. I love dives. I'll be back for more!
Oh and children are welcomed until 8pm only.
I've heard a great deal about their burgers, so I had pretty high expectations going in. I thought the burger was excellent, though they lacked in choice of toppings with 3 choices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and onions. It was a nice atmosphere though. It's cash only, no credit cards. Our waitress came off as pretty rude at first, but service didn't suffer too much. I would definitely recommend them for their burgers.
I heard alot about this place - a magazine rated it as having the best burgers in the country - so I figured I had to give a whirl.
Tucked away near the beach in Hollywood, this place has dive written all over it: wooden benches and tables, and as I walked around the place, i got a Swiss Family Robinson feel, going from one room to another.
The burgers were great - they took a while - and worth every penny, which I had to use because they don't take credit or debit cards. The patty was huge, cooked to perfection and the fries were delightful.
And a bonus with each calorie, fat-ladened order: a death certificate.
Patience is a virtue and the burgers are worth the patience. Great for a weekend lunch stop when you are mellow and want to enjoy a cold beer with a great burger and fries.
This place is truly my favorite bar/restaurant in all of Broward County, maybe all of South Florida. The atmosphere is a 10, and the food is average except for the burger which is plain in every aspect except for size and flavor. They are friggin ridiculously good! The only gripe most people have is about the service, but that is because they come to this place unprepared. The kitchen consists of 1 cook and his assistant, and they are constantly bombarded with orders, since this place is consistenly full. As such, it takes a while to get your food. If you have a whiny, bitch, impatient, or demanding people in your party, you might as well not come here.
Try to go during a slower time of day and prepare to wait, or go there early. Come with patience and order your food as quickly as possible. While you wait enjoy the fact that you are in one of the most amazing fucking atmospheres in South Florida, and realize that when your food does get to your table, it is going to be delicious. The waiters will treat you exactly as you treat them, which most people aren't used to! I personaly find them to be awesome, and enjoy the show when some yuppie shows up demanding the world to bow before them. Get lost fucker, this is not the spot for you!
Great burgers that are worth the wait. The service is fine just don't be a jerk cause if you are you'll be treated like one by the staff. Key Lime pie is amazing. The place reminds me of a couple of places in the Keys.Oh and bring cash.......lots of it.
Being a SoBebum, I had to really convince myself to set out on this vehicular trek up to Hollywood. After all, if you live on SoBe, why go anywhere else? Everything you could need or want is right here! Right? Well, that's what I was on a mission to find out on this laziest of Sundays, and a scorcher of a day, too!
Having read some of the reviews about the wait, I decided to head up for an early lunch so I could increase my chances of getting a hot burger (before the masses arrive). They have a mini parking lot consisting of maybe 10 spaces and it's free. There was hardly anyone there when I pulled in at 12:45pm. I got dibs on a table right next to the water and the waitress was quick to take my order. The ambience and decor is basically as most people have said previously: a dive bar. It's basically what Monty's tries to imitate: that rustic island look and bare-bones essentials.
I ordered my sirloin burger medium and that is exactly how I got it about 20 minutes later. The peanut oil cooked fries came out 5 minutes before the "piece de resistance" and I could not resist so I dug in. They were sizzling hot, unseasoned and thick-cut which I love.
I have to say, they give you plenty of warning that credit cards are not accepted and they have an ATM on site. All in all, I have to say that this was one hell of a fantastic burger. I think it's 13 ounces of beef and I got mine without cheese (so as not to disguise the flavor of the beef). It was massive, juicy and delicious. Unfortunately, even after having read the recommendations about the key lime pie, I had no space left in my belly.
So, in conclusion, there is something I have yet to find on SoBe: the fantastic burger (8 Oz and B & B are next on my agenda, even if I have to write my reviews from the ICU, post-bypass).
The first time I attempted to go to Le Tub was years ago before all the hype blew this place up. Back then I was so frustrated by the wait, the terrible parking, and all the B.S. that I decided to leave before even sitting down to order anything. After already hearing gushing word-of-mouth, hearing that Le Tub's burger was declared America's best burger by GQ, and seeing Luis Aguirre practically making out with a Le Tub burger on channel 7, curiosity got the best of me and I made a conscious effort to deal with the headaches just to have this burger that was supposed to make the clouds open up and have Heaven shine down upon me.
The result? The Le Tub burger is yet another nationally overhyped South Florida disappointment, joining the desserts at Ice Box on SoBe. And like Ice Box, Le Tub comes complete with SoBe-like service, where the waiters act like they are actually doing you a huge favor by coming to your table. And forget about trying to park there, the parking lot is a cramped pain in the butt. You'd be better off looking for street parking and making the hike there. Oh, and don't forget to bring cash, no credit cards accepted. Are you beginning to get an idea?
Getting to the heart of the matter - the food is just not worth the wait. You'll be waiting at least 35 minutes for the burger, but if you actually want your burger cooked it's upwards of an hour. You should definitely get something small to snack on, because you're going to starve waiting for the burger to come out. We ordered chips and salsa at our table, since we didn't want to stuff ourselves knowing that the burger was going to be huge. Didn't help. The burger took so long that the chips wore off and we were back to starving.
And what comes out after all the anticipation and starvation? A big, burned burger. That's it. It was a big, overcooked, flavorless burger. It's nothing better than what I could've had at Fuddrucker's or Kingdom (for you Miami downtowners) in a lot less time and with a lot less hassle. The true shame is that all the hype about this place overshadows one of South Florida's true gems right next door - Capone's Flicker Lite. If you dare to make the trek to Le Tub and find yourself regretting that decision from the hassles of just sitting down and putting your order in; save yourself the aggravation, walk next door and enjoy some really good Chicago-style pizza made in half the time.
I fell for the hype from friends when I told them I was looking for a place for great burgers and great beer. "Go to Le Tub," they said.
What a huge mistake. My idea of a great burger doesn't take an hour to cook, comes out the temperature you order it, and comes with more than the choice of with or without cheese as options. Where I come from there is a burger joint that has 20 types of burgers on the menu and has the best margaritas. I am looking for THAT, here.
It's nice to eat outside after sunset, but you can get that anywhere in S. Florida. Le Tub is a MUST PASS.
I wouldn't go back here if I was stuck on a deserted island and this was the only food on it. Ive been there twice and have yet to try the food!!! The first time, they were out of hamburger buns. I ask you, how does a hamburger joint run out of buns?? That's like a bar running out of ice.
The second time happened 2 years later, Saturday night. The wait to get a table wasn't bad. The problems occured once we sat. This place is seat yourself, so you have to be ready to sit when a table leaves. A table left, we sat. A waitress said she'll be right back to bus it. 20 minutes later, we're still sitting there with the previous customers nasty leftovers on it. So, I bussed it. A waitress who was serving the tables next to us passed our table, and I asked her if she was our waitress. She informed me 'we have many waitresses here and I should just sit there.' (I only saw 3 servers working in the entire joint). 25 minutes passed again. I asked another waitress if she was our server. Same answer. So, after waiting 30 minutes for table and another 45 dealing with these rude, middle-aged, 'my stuff don't stink' women, we bolted. What a complete waist of time.
I've been several times before this review, and each were very different experiences. All have been delicious, but the wait times are significantly different. You don't come to this place expecting to be in and out in an hour. You come here for the view, the kitschy-ness, and most importantly, the delicious burger.
Don't go on a weekend afternoon. You'll be lucky to find a parking space, let alone a table, and if you do-- it'll take at least 45 minutes for your burger to be delivered. (Been there, done that, NEVER again)
I went at night for the first time -- around 9pm on a Saturday. Even though we didn't score prime real estate by the water, we found a cozy table at some sort of dead end. There wasn't a wait, and because of that, we were able to truly relax and didn't feel guilty about sitting there for so long. The burger was out in record time, the fries were delicious, and the key lime pie-from-scratch is a must. Add some pina coladas and beers, plus the beautiful evening weather... and it was the perfect date with a Le Tub virgin. :)
I've eaten here 5 times since it's been opened.
Always order the HUGE burger and share it with friends.
Everything is ala cart.
French fries are the worst.
Service is always good when I go, but then again, I don't ever go on weekends.
Great place to sit at the bar and watch the storms blow by on the water.
Bartender that's been there for years is nice... rarely talks but is nice.
Great place to bring people who have never been to Hollywood.
Cute as a button, great place to take photographs..
Bring the family? NO.. too expensive.
great place to bring tourists. YES.
Regular place to go for a burger?
NO...
more of a "let me show you a little of Hollywood" kind of place.
scale from 1-10... 4.
Cash only.
stay out of the sun when eating.
lots of fish below dock to throw the god awful french fries to.
OK, Le Tub is for special occasions people!
You don't go to Le Tub for a quick bite to eat! You don't go to Le Tub to expect options and be catered to!
Do go to Le Tub on a lazy Saturday or Sunday! Do go and accept its menu as is!
With this perspective in mind, you will enjoy yourself!
This place is a multi-level, highly functional shack as if it were growing out of the very dock it sits on - this place is one of a kind using toilets and tubs for decorative purposes!
The place is low thrills. The menu literally comes on white folded copy paper with smudges, they do not accept cash, no air conditioning, and its seat yourself. You essentially show up and hunt for table even if you're a large party!
What it lacks in comforts, it makes up for in food and ambiance! For instance, if you're lucky to get one of these tables they offer superb seating on the dock - the tables literally hang from the banister looking onto the intercoastal. The food is great too! I highly recommend the seafood salad!! The hamburgers are fantastic! But, please, the idea is to order them as is with or without cheese! This is not Burger King people! In fact, they warn all patrons that the food may take up to an hour, so do not rush the poor staff!
The margaritas are great!!
This place is for the laid-back, low maintenance diner with an appreciation of the prolonged dining experience to be shared with those you care about!
PS - Since it's seat yourself and cash only, wait until the very last moment to pay so that way you can free up your table as soon as possible for the next group!
Great place, recently recommended from a friend and had a great experience. It is a very South Florida ish place. Bring an appetite for large burgers and poor service. Overall, this place is charming and a great place to bring out of towners.
Le Tub is magical*
Depending on when you go and how you get there you will have a completely unique experience.
You can get there by LAND OR BY SEA. Getting there by boat means lunchtime, hop-off, and be thankful that its all outdoors cause you're still wearing a wet bathing suit. Grab any available wooden picnic bench and order the Seafood Salad cause you just gotta have it!
Getting there by LAND is a lovely trip down A1A just north of Hollywood Blvd. In the daytime, you walk into what looks like a bohemian jungle brought to life by its uniquely placed artistic tubs and toilets. Grab a table. Don't ask for water cause it's self serve, and order a delicious sirloin burger... it can't be beat.
Go there at NIGHT- and find yourself WAY off the beaten track. Grab one of the tables that overlook the intercostal and order some tequila (yes I love tequila) or a beer (they have a full bar), and enjoy... under the moonlight. It's a great place to meet up and chill for the night. They are open till about 4 am.
Other goodies from the jungle - french fries, key lime pie, and a floater on any drink. CASH ONLY!! (but there's an ATM close by :)
Been there twice. Let me sum it up. The place is very unique. The wait will be long (at least an hour). There is no hostess, you need to find your own table. The wait staff is not bubbly and friendly.
You go to Le Tub with a group of friends. You order up some ice cold beers or that delicious iced tea. Get an appetizer. Order. Sit back, relax, shoot the sh*t and the food will come out when its good and ready. Before you leave you order a scrumptious piece of that key lime pie.
This place is not for kids, the impatient, or people expecting a 5 star restaurant. This is shack, with one cook in the kitchen, that doesn't take credit cards, and serves up a mean burger.
If you can't handle the above, Le Tub is simply not for you.
Lousy service. I've sometimes waited over an hour for a burger. Cash only, it's pretty grungy and parking can be a b!tch.
OK, got the negative out of the way. Best cheeseburgers EVER mixed with sitting near the water on a sunny day with a cold beer gets it 5 stars in my book. If you can't deal with the negative stuff, please don't visit. It makes the atmosphere even better for us locals.
Exquisite burgers, slow service, and a great view. I love coming here to eat meat. But also to slow things down a bit. I have never come with any time constraints. The tables on the intercoastal I think while a bit uncomfortable are extremely romantic at night. I would come either late at night or for lunch as early dinner gets a bit crazy croudwise.
This place seems to elicit strong reactions in people, both good and bad.
I went last night with a buddy. He'd been many times (long before the GQ/Oprah brouhaha), but it was my first.
Either things have really died down since then, or the cooler weather dissuaded the crowd. Either way, finding a table was easy, and it only took about a half hour to get our burgers (which is apparently pretty fast by most expectations).
The burgers really are as good as many folks seem to feel, and I'd rate it as one of the best I've ever had. You just need to bear in mind that because they're so huge (13oz precooked), they tend towards the undercooked side of things. My medium-well was actually medium-rare, and my friend's medium was VERY rare. I think it mooed the first couple times he bit into it.
Irregardless, we loved them and ate every single bit.
My one big complaint was that our fries got forgotten and came out very late after we asked about them a couple times. And they were good, so it was frustrating to not have had them with the burgers.
I think going on a weeknight may be the best bet if you want a chance to really enjoy this place
And parking across the street in the garage or in the metered spaces is a bit easier than dealing with their tiny lot...
Possibly the best burger I've had in South Florida. It would be 5 stars but the service leaves something to be desired.
The money here is in the patty, freshly grounded sirloin. Everything else is pretty cheap, including the buns and tableware. The burger would be perfect if it were a tad bit smaller, although I still manage to finish it but feel like I've just ate a cow afterwards.
I've been a long time eater at Le Tub (before the Oprah/GQ) nonsense. And it's funny when I take new friends to Le Tub I feel like I'm taking them to the Soup Nazi (Seinfield reference).
For example last time the waitress came up and she was kind of rushing us to get our order in. I was ready but my friend wasn't and said "can we have a second?" Sure enough I told her "great now it'll be 20 minutes before she comes back" and I was absolutely right.
Here's the deal with Le Tub, it's a great burger in a great environment (on the water) and even without the hype this establishment would be doing plenty well. Now people come here...lots of them...not just for the burger but because of the hype. The menu clearly explains the wait time situation and they clearly explain they don't take credit cards (signs all over the place) but yet I'm surprised how many people still to try to pay with a credit card.
Bottom line is if you want the best burger in town you have to play by their rules.
P.S. Some other user review food sites have comments on how this place is filled with roaches or flies or whatever other gross stuff they can think of. These are just old locals trying to get people to stop coming here so they can once again enjoy Le Tub without a massive crowd.
P.S.S. Come weekday early afternoon if you want to avoid the crowd.
Who rated this place the Number One Burger Place in America? For all the hype I'm pretty disappointed. It's really just a thick super-size brontosaurus burger that takes 45 minutes to make. I've tasted much better burgers, whoever rated this number 1 was just basing their decision on the size. They also have a really limited selection of soda, I asked for a Sprite and was told they only had Coke and Diet Coke.
Plan on paying cash, they don't accept credit cards here.
We came here because Oprah's friend Gail said this was the best burger in the world. Sadly that was only because it was her. I think that if we had received our burgers at the proper temperature we would have been happy. We ordered a medium a medium rare and 2 mid wells and we got 3 well dones and a medium rare. The well was super dry but the mid rare was good. The apps are are a little pricey for what they are. But the key lime pie was a nice finishing touch. It's self seating and wait for a server style and there are coolers everywhere for you to get your own water. Everything is served on disposable dishes and there are only refills on ice tea. Not bad though if you burger comes out right. I recommend ordering all medium burgers.
Burger + Fries = 5 Stars
View/Ambiance = 4 Stars
Overpriced Coke by the can = 3 Stars
No real plan for rainy days = 2 Stars
Terrible parking = 1 Star
Asshole service = 0 Stars
OK Yelpers... this is the deal. Oprahs best friend Gail put this filthy establishment on the map when she proclaimed it to be the best burger joint around. And of course all her loyal followers listened to her
Well folks ...plain and simple its a Shithouse. the place is roach infested, hasnt been cleaned in years, the majority of the customers are all low-life alcoholics and the food is really AWFUL. they use substandard meat from Sysco or some other very commercial industrial distributor of foodservice products and you will be very lucky if you dont get deathly ill as a friend of mine did. The burgers are overpriced and really awful. The fries suck and the waiters are all jerks. if youre an alcoholic, have money and get very drunk they will treat you royally here ..especially if you are so inebreated that you dont know what youre doing anymore and just keep on undeservedly foolishly tipping the bartenders and rude waiters
They will only accept your cash and are laughing all the way to the bank at their stupid customers. Please stay away from this truly scary place. It should be condemned ! Fact: Dont eat anywhere in Hollywood Beach, Florida
This place absolutely oozes Jimmy Buffet. Perched right on the water on Ocean Drive (in Hollywood, not South Beach), this is a great place to relax with a few friends and have a mean burger. Make sure you know what you're getting into though, because this isn't your normal venue.
The ABC's of Le Tub are very important to know before you go.
A: "Are you serious? My burger will take an hour?" Yes it will.
B: "But you can't be serious." Yes, I can.
C: "Can I pay with credit cards?" Nope, cash only.
D: "Do I need a reservation?" No, they won't take your reservation.
E: "Even if I'm important?" Are you serious?
F: "Food wise, what do they serve?" Le Tub specializes in burgers, but they also do a seafood gumbo, mahi sandwich, chili, and salads.
G: "Good service?" Awful. Unless you sit at the bar, odds are you'll get neglected.
H: "How will I know where to park?" There is a private parking lot out front, with an attendant who will watch your car for you.
I: "I'm scared my car will get hit." That's a weird concern. Funny though, I know someone who's car was hit, but the parking attendant stopped the guy from taking off without exchanging information.
J: "Just wondering, how are the drinks?" I've only had beer, but the rum runners look damn tasty, and they've got a full bar.
K: "Kaltarn deminia?" You've clearly got a problem.
L: "Large portions?" Absolutely. The burgers are probably a pound of meat, and the smalls fries easily satisfies two people.
M: "Many people?" Depends on when you go. Le Tub usually fills up around dinner time, but around lunch its a bit slower. Make sure you've got plenty of wiggle room in your schedule before you commit.
N: "Nice ambiance?" It looks like it was fashioned out of pieces of driftwood. If you're worried about looking sophisticated, better to just go to Houston's. As far as restaurants go, good luck finding one with more character.
O: "OH MY GOD WHERE IS MY FOOD??" ...is something you might find yourself saying. The wait staff will likely overlook you, but don't pressure them unless your food takes more than an hour.
P: "Please tell me how I can make sure I get served!" Sit at the bar. It's pretty hard to be ignored when you're a foot away from the waiter.
Q: "Question: are there televisions?" They have a couple, but this isn't a sports bar. They'll change the channel if you ask, but don't make plans to watch some obscure game here.
R: "R U supposed to tip the parking attendant?" How old are you, 14? Yes, it's customary to tip him a couple bucks. I'm pretty sure he doesn't get paid and he does a damn fine job.
S: "Swiss or American?" I prefer the American on my burger but for some reason its a buck more than the Swiss. Freedom has its price.
T: "The cook is a jerk." Yup. He likes to yell at the customers and the wait staff alike. But, he's the boss, so you've got to deal with it.
U: "Usually I dress up for dinner; what should I wear?" Wear whatever you want, but know that anything more than sandals and shorts means you're overdressed.
V: "V for Vendetta?" Was a good movie?
W: "Why should I go?" I'm a firm believer in trying everything once, especially local things hailed by GQ and Oprah as the best burgers in the US.
X: "..." Uh...I got nothing.
Y: "Yes, I think I'll go! How do I get there?" From the South, Take Collins north past Hollywood Blvd, It'll be on your Left. From the north, figure it out.
Z: "Zanks for the review!" Anytime.
OK i must say first off I love this place. It was recommend to me by one of my clients at work and I left Miami on stormy afternoon in search of a this great Burger.
If you not paying attention you pass this place right by. Literally its plants and wood fence hide it very well on the edge of Ocean drive this place is very cool its adorned with buoys and nets from the rafters of this wood crafted shack that sits on the side of the inter coastal channel. Its adorned with old vintage tubs and commodes which they use as planters.
First off when you first get to the place its lets you know. NO CREDIT CARDS CASH ONLY. You would expect to find this place hidden away on Hawaii's North shore or in Old Key west somewhere.
I ordered a Cheeseburger and the server told it would be a bit to get my order but it was worth it. ( it takes a while because the kitchen is the size of a walk in closet) He was right it was a bit and it was great burger and huge. It took me a initial bite then an over bite to get my first chomp in on this beast. It was like an inch in a half thick too. It was a very good burger and well worth the drive from Miami in the pouring down rain.
The staff was more then friendly and the locals were colorful.The place started to pick up into the evening even with the rain. However I would suggest going on a sunny day seeing as most of there seating is outside and subject to the elements. This place is most definitely what you would call a dive by all means if your looking for something pristine and sleek lined goodness you get with restaurant chains...stay away .I enjoyed it and I will definitely be taking my friends and family here.
I ordered a American Cheese Burger with a water and left a 20 % tip and it came out to $15. I gave it 4 stars because the food ,the service and the ambiance combined was great
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE. I spent all afternoon last summer reading reviews about how TOTALLY RAD this place was, complete with A-List celebrities raving about the humongulous burgers, ultra-casual setting and quirky decor. Let me just sum this up by saying my burger sucked royally. It was overcooked (which explains why it took a whole damn hour to show up after I ordered it) and completely bland. Aside from being huge, it was so boring, bite after bite, that I almost fell over and died. I got about halfway through before something went off in my head:
"Effie, are you REALLY enjoying this big ass, LAME ass burger? Is it even worth the calories to try and finish it? The next bite isn't gonna be any better than the last. Put it down, girlfriend. It's time." I decided to get up and try to salvage the night by cozying up to my boyfriend on the dock overlooking the intracoastal. It probably WOULD'VE been romantic had it not been for the roaches crawling all over the floor. I ran back into the restaurant with my skin crawling and asked for the check. The ONLY credit I can give to Le Tub is their jukebox. We were able to enjoy Iggy Pop, Pixies, Depeche Mode and Psychedelic Furs during our shitty, disappointing meal.
A few friends of mine had been raving about this place for quite some time so I took a drive up to Hollywood to see what the hype was about. I went on a friday night at about 8 pm and the place was slammed beyond belief. I walked around a few times to see if there were any benches , tables or other places to sit. I did this for about 10 minutes and realized if I was planning on eating before the next millennium I better park myself at the table by the bar. The parking folks said it would be at least an hour before I was eating and I'll tell you they weren't kidding.
I ordered a few beers and thankfully the marlins game was on so that was a fine distraction. I ordered the sirloin burger medium-rare on recommendation and a large order of french fries fried in peanut oil. So the one hour mark comes by and my stomach starts asking me what the hell is going on here. I thought they said an hour. A few minutes later our waitress comes by and tell us it will be just a few more minutes. A few more minutes?! I started to wonder if the Marlins game would finish or if this 13oz piece of meat would arrive.
So the burger arrives with a large tomato slice and onions and some american cheese. I cut this beast in half in order to make the battle fair. I took a few bites and I think to myself this is the best burger I've had. However it was no match for my appetite. I took on the second half and sampled the fries which were great big thick pieces of potato fried in peanut oil. There is something about potatoes and peanut oil I tell you.
My friend said it was half time as he took a break from finishing the first half. I would have none of that and continued to attack the second half and finish it. I pondered the key lime pie for a brief moment and decided it was better off to leave it for another day. Yes I will return to this fine establishment. Next time I will be better prepared for the battle at hand.
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