Woodys West End Tavern

This is a great local place if you are in Miami Springs and don’t know what to do with yourself. The atmosphere is chill and laid back makes you forget you are in Miami, which is nice for a change. It has an island feel to it.
The burgers are great. The service is on point.
The TV and the outside seating with live band is a nice combination.
I recently had the Southwestern burger and it was awesome. The chipotle sauce was fantastic. I only wish there was more chipotle sauce as I refused to use ketchup.

Great laid back bar. We say outside on a really nuce night. The clientele was friendly. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Barbara is a wonderful server.

I went with friends to see a band at Woody’s which I knew nothing about except for from an old coworker who lived in the Springs and told me she used to go there. All of the tables outside were taken (some unoccupied and marked reserved) so we were a bit disappointed because you cannot hear the music inside, but when the people who reserved one of the tables didin’t show the staff at Woody’s was nice enough to move us outside since our primary reason for visiting was to hear the band. The food at Woody’s was unexpectedly excellent. We ordered the Southwest Burger which comes with cheddar cheese, chipolte aioli, and an onion ring (delicious and char grilled), their excellent cole slaw, the dolphin sandwich which you can get grilled or blackened, and their wonderful garlic parmesean fries. We also had some drinks which were priced right and the fried shrimp appetizer which is served with a butter garlic dipping sauce (delish). We finished with their Pineapple Upside Down Cake which was served warm (yum). A few complaints; the band viewing area (covered patio) does not have enough tables and a lot of drunks gather around the edge and smoke and the second hand smoke is annoying, especially after people start leaving and the drunks move in with the smokes in hand. It is amazing how three people can ruin it for everyone and I wish Woody’s staff would have a non-​smoking policy outside. The servers were sweet and friendly though and the food is incredible for a bar. Woody’s also has a really great menu with lots of choices for everyone, even a veggie burger. Highly recommened, I will definitely return.

The ambiance was okay and the food was actually tasting really good… until… I found a short brownish/​blackish hair on my plate that definitely didn’t belong to me… Such a shame too I would’ve totally come back :(

Woody’s is kinda of hidden towards the western corner of Miami Springs. I love this place. It feels like a little piece of the keys. I love the outside patio and the fake little beach off to the side. There is a family atmosphere here that is really fun and relaxing. They also have a little stage that they have live bands play on all the time. They also have trivia Tuesdays.
It is also a great place to watch the game and drink a good beer. Their selection was solid and I had a Magic Hat grapefruit IPA that was recommended to me by the server that I really enjoyed.
My date ordered the chili, and although it did not have beans in it (which is usually a deal-​breaker for me) it was delicious and flavorful. He also enjoyed his philly cheese steak. I ordered the grilled wings tossed with both medium and garlic parm and they were really good.
The servers are always attentive and friendly.
Overall, Woody’s is a good place to hang out with friends and have simple food. Bonus if there is a good game on that night or live music.

Great place, cold beers, nice burgers and fantastic atmosphere, especially with the live entertainment.

Hmm what can i say went here for St. Patricks day service was EXTREMELY POOR!!! And slow! The server was a much older lady who actually used profanity not once not twice but over 10 times. The food took 2 HOURS!!! Yes 2 HOURS!!! To come out. THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED IS WAS THE AMAZING BAND!!! Very interactive very fun!!! Jamming Motown tunes the band was amazing we danced which kept it entertained while our food took forever. Get new servers keep the band!!!

Great local place! We’re from out of town, and unexpectedly walked into Tuesday night trivia, which was lots of fun (even though we came in last). The menu is what you would expect from a tavern, but the food is high quality. The bbq wings we ordered as an appetizer came out hot and crisp, and my burger was cooked well with interesting toppings (especially the spicy mayo sauce). The beer list is also great, with lots of local options and interesting breweries available.

Great place, we stopped by here to eat after my sister’s college graduation. It was late and we knew that not a lot of places would still be open. We decided to come here and get something to eat before we went home, we were very pleased. The waitress was very nice and the food was great! Nice atmosphere as well with the live band and outdoor seating, we’d definitely come back again.

There is lots of outdoor seating, which is great during the cooler months. They have big (huge) screen T.V.s usually playing sports in a nicely done covered outside area. The décor is great, with sufboards sticking up out of the ground. An extensive full bar offers lots of beer choices along with great mixed drinks. There is a decent selection of bar foods, a large selection of wings. I had the «special» for the day, a very well put together steak sandwich on a crusty french bread and some sort of fancy lettuce.

It was my first time visiting this location. And it was nicely tucked away in Miami Springs. The live band and ambience was perfect for the night. My girlfriend and I shared the blackened Shrimp skewer appetizer and I ordered the southern burger and she ate the dolphin fingers meal. Both meals were pretty good nothing out of this world but it was delicious enough to come back and revisit on another day. The beer selection is nicely accommodating with a slew of IPA and craft beers. My only issue is I asked for 4 different types of beer which were not available either on tap or bottle. The beer comes out cold just not cold enough to where it should be. The waitress was attentive and courteous, she just disappeared on occasion. But overall I like the place and would definitely recommend it and return.

I love this place because it’s close to home. I love this place because it has outdoor seating. I love this place because it has a beach vibe and occasional live music. I also love this place because it has a bar. The only thing I wasn’t much of a fan of was the patty melt I had here, but I’m a bit of a patty melt snob. The fries were delicious. Great local spot. Definitely stop by for a drink if you’re in the hood.

The chef knows his way around a kitchen. You won’t be looking for more when you are finished. There is a fully stocked bar. All of their numerous tv’s have sports on them. The radio is rocking the best from the 80’s. The staff couldn’t treat you better if you were family. If you enjoy a local sports bar then this is the place for you.

Nice place! El mejor! Me atendieron. Bien y la comida excelente nice nice nice
Chik

Cozy neighborhood tavern. The service was prompt and friendly. The beer selection and quality excellent. The Martini was watered down though. The foods is tavern food. Mostly good but we did not like the seared tuna. Nice place. Recommended.

El lugar bastante familiar. Muy limpio. Las hambuerguesa deliciosas. Ambiente agradable. Buwn servicio. Lo recomiendo. Vulevo a venir aqui

So… I was not going to write this review but I am still annoyed from last night so here goes.
I am not a fan of eating establishments that separate families. Allow me to explain. I was out with a best girlfriend who is now a single mom with two absolutely wonderful well behaved children. She had mentioned legendary and local talent, Diane Ward would be performing at 7pm so I decided it would be a nice treat for her… We dropped off her children to a friends house across the street… we ordered a bunch of apps which were ok for bar food. One of her boys is very protective of his mother, so he would intermittingly check in on her and stay about 10 mins at a time. Divorce affects kids in ways we have way to quantify. Our waitress BJ kept kicking him out telling us «children are not allowed on the patio». I was confused. I am pretty familiar with state laws but I had to inquire further in case I was rusty. Urban legend has it that once upon a time a family came and the children were throwing sand around so now all children are banned from the patio area… What!!! The child came one last time to ask his mom something and the owner must have been notified because she stood at the door, arms folded and when she spotted him, she pointed her finger to him (evil school marm style) and motioned for him to come to her. Said child was upset and stormed off. This place discriminates against children. So that was strike #2 for me. #1 was when BJ asked us what I wanted to drink — we didn’t have menus yet so I asked her about the house wine. She spewed out the varietals and said they were all the same, to which I responded «What’ s your house wine»? She went OFF about how they are a neighborhood bar and only have one type blah blah blah (there is a HUGE difference between BV Coastal vs Gallo etc this would be akin to having absolut over skol in a well). Its not like i asked for a wine list. You can usually gauge the quality of the establishment over these little indicators… This BJ is REALLY rough around the edges. For a minute I thought I was in a biker bar. Strike #3 came when I requested the upside pineapple cake (a Chudd delicacy not offered in many restaurants) — and requested ice cream over it. She went off AGAIN about how they are a bar blah blah blah. Now I am REALLY confused. I think it is me until another guest at our table (a regular) half heartedly mentions how they boycott ice cream too… He was trying to make light of the situation. THEN I find out the other owner was involved in politics and now there is a lawsuit involved. Just too much drama in this place for me. Heres a tip owners: Add ice cream and offer it to kids.

Have been here twice. Very much an out of the way place. If you don’t know the area you will need your GPS. It’s a large restaurant. Seat yourself. Wish they would post that so I wasn’t standing around waiting for someone to stop and seat me.
The beer selection is pretty nice. Everything tends to lean towards the hoppy side though. I settled on a nice beer called Betchy Brown ale after sampling a few. The waitress BJ is a pleasure and helped me make my decision.
Got the jalapeño poppers to start. They were crispy and served with some sort of raspberry jam. Actually worked well together.
Finished up the food with a veggie burger and French fries. Can’t go wrong with these (most times!) It was hot, and tasty and the fries were nice and crisp.
Great food. Great beer. Awesome servers.

Great placed secluded in Miami Springs. The vibe and feel is as if you just arrived in the keys. It’s an oasis in a crowded city.
Visited for lunch with all teammates and had a good experience. Food was fresh and made to order (took some time, but was worth the wait). Everyone was happy with their options. I had the grilled dolphin sandwich and enjoy it very much. The fish was moist and properly seasoned.
Given how satisfied we all were, Woody’s now is part of our monthly rotation. Hoorah!

I’ve visited Woodys on several occasions, over the last couple years. As a new resident here, I’ve looked forward to enjoying the establishment, as a local.
First, Woodys does a great job with the Dolphin Wraps. From what I’ve seen, that’s the one food dish that they excel at producing. When it comes to Woodys, it’s the location and liquor license that are the incentives to customers. The tap beers are cold and pricing is good. I recommend this spot, for grabbing a cold one after hours… That said, most of the food items are overrated, which is common with «local yocal» dives.
The overall service is good, with attentive servers. During one of my visits, I was chastised for bringing an «illegal» Starbucks coffee, on the outside dining premises. Though I didn’t have a problem with staff addressing the issue, repeating the word «illegal», «health department», and asking me how they’re supposed to make money with my illegal action, was pretty annoying and below my expectations. Welcome to the Springs? Yet another reason that fresh-​faced, servers are a better choices for working tables, than slow dinosaurs, from a past era of service… IMO… …and I’m an old dinosaur myself:)
But it all comes back to location, cold beer, and outdoor seating. For food, Tom’s NFL on 36^th wins the battle. I’ll be there for beer and snacks tho…

With the military flags hanging from the ceiling, proximity to the airport and casual vibe, Woody’s could have been the bar at the end of Top Gun and I could have been «Merlin» (not «Maverick» because I don’t have ²⁰⁄₂₀). Of course, their station wagon and surf board mural on the outside wall of TVs doubling as their DJ station parallels nicely with the west Dade waterfront canal next to the restaurant.
I stopped by for a midweek BBQ dinner which I enjoyed. Nothing fancy, but my fries were crispy and the meat on my full rack of beef ribs was tender off the bone and glazed nicely. I tasted a sweet sauce with a sugar base mixed into the sauce. Soda refills were timely, and my waitress checked in twice during my dinner. TV’s were plentiful and the crowd seemed laid back. I was told they have live music Friday nights, so I’ll stop by after work sometime. Maybe I’ll bump into my «Admiral’s Daughter» out there :)

I am rarely in Miami Springs. I think it’s been over a year since I had been out there, but I came to find out about Woody’s while going on an organized road cycling ride.
I was pleasantly surprised. They’ve got enough of a beer selection to keep most people satisfied, the food is solid, as is the service.
The highlight for me is their cool shaded outdoor patio equipped with multiple large screen tv’s. It’s quite a unique set up.
Check it out and see for yourself. You’ll find an excuse to head out there again.