BALL & CHAIN
Top 4% Miami Bar · #13 of 356
The quick read
Among bars in Miami, this venue sits in the top tier of its comparison group, and that standing is backed by a full-size, city-specific sample with no fallback shortcuts, so its rank can be treated as strong, dependable evidence when deciding where to eat.
How we read the evidence: There is no prior ranking history for this business, so a ranking change over time cannot be shown. There is not enough ongoing tracking data to assess stability or trend for this business.
Across platforms
Google: ★4.6 · bars average in Miami: ★4.4
Among Miami bars on Yelp: this venue ★4.0 vs. cohort average ★3.9
Platforms count and display reviews differently, so ratings are not directly comparable across them.
What diners mention
Busy hours
Peak demand is Saturday at 22:00. Busiest day: Saturday.
Saturday
From public Google data · subject to change over time
Venue details
| Address | 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1305-643-7820 |
| Website | ballandchainmiami.com |
| Price level (self-described) | Budget-friendly |
| Category | Bar |
Self-reported by the business, not measured from diner spend.
Hours
| Friday | 11:00 AM-3:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM-1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM-1:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM-1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM-3:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM-1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM-1:00 AM |
As posted by the business; may not be current.
Official channels
Location
Comparisons
Based on Google reviews
| vs. Miami-Dade average | 4.6 · Above the Miami-Dade average (4.3) by 0.3 points |
|---|---|
| In the top 4% of 356 Bar | Top 4% |
Ranking: #13 in Miami
Appears in
Owner responsiveness
This business shows no owner responses in the sampled reviews.
Based on the venue's most-voted reviews, not its full history.
Amenities
Self-reported by the business.
Price level (self-described): Budget-friendly
Rating distribution
| 5★ | 7,394 | 75% |
|---|---|---|
| 4★ | 1,410 | 14% |
| 3★ | 443 | 5% |
| 2★ | 182 | 2% |
| 1★ | 369 | 4% |
9,798 ratings total · 75% are 5-star
Methodology & refresh
Computed from public Google data · 9,798 reviews on Google · updates automatically. Additional public review sources join as their data comes online. Topic analysis is based on mention counts in review text, not star averages. The "rating distribution" layer reflects every review on the platform; the "lexicon analysis"/"AI analysis" layer is based on the sample of reviews actually analyzed. The average rating is measured against the Miami-Dade market average of 4.3 across 17,504 restaurants.
Last updated: 2026-07-18