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Miami Beach Cracks Down on Misleading Menus


April 17, 2018

You or someone you know may have found themselves in a scenario in which you order something from a restaurant such as a cocktail only to find a hefty service charge has been added to the bill. It’s quite common in South Beach where tourists often fall prey to the practice but it may soon become a thing of the past thanks to the efforts of the Miami Beach City Commission.

Restaurant owners overcharging customers via misleading sales tactics for their drinks or outdoor tables will soon have to abide by a set of rules implemented by Miami Beach city officials. These rules will require owners to display all of the prices for their food and drink menu items, including any service fees that may be attached. Owners that fail to abide by the new rules could face serious consequences, including having their business license revoked.

A popular Ocean Drive restaurant was closed earlier this year after it was discovered it was hiding menu prices for guests that chose to use its sidewalk tables. The restaurant will remain closed for a few more months so that the owners can come up with menu revisions and submit them for approval.

Have you ever been a victim of hidden menu prices?

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team at Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Murano Grande South Beach. If you are interested in Murano Grande condos for sale, call one of the Murano Grande sales experts at 305-588-2451 for information on buying opportunities and rentals.