Hookah bar at Kanoli

Hookah Bar at Kanoli sits right on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach, pairing a full hookah lounge with the Italian-American restaurant Kanoli. Guests settle into the outdoor patio to watch the Ocean Drive foot traffic or head inside for a quieter, air-conditioned setup, choosing from more than 100 shisha flavors spanning American, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic tobaccos.

The hookah masters are a consistent draw, walking first-timers through the process and adjusting flavors and coals throughout the night. A full bar pours handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits alongside the Italian-American menu, with dishes like lamb chops, paella, and fried calamari showing up often in guest stories.

Daily live entertainment runs from 7 to 11pm, with musicians, dancers, and performers adding to the scene. It's a spot that draws both Miami Beach locals and visitors staying along Ocean Drive, the kind of place where a quick drink turns into hours of people-watching and smoke.