The Licking Lounge Miami Gardens
Top 94% Miami Gardens Restaurant · #24 of 128
The quick read
Among restaurants in Miami Gardens, this venue currently sits below the middle of its comparison group, and that reading is backed by a full-size, city-specific sample with no shortcuts, so the below-average standing should be read as solid evidence rather than a shaky or early signal.
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.
What diners mention
Venue details
| Address | 17647 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1786-520-4675 |
| Website | www.thelicking.com |
| Price level (self-described) | Budget-friendly |
| Category | Restaurant |
Self-reported by the business, not measured from diner spend.
Location
Comparisons
Based on Google reviews
| vs. Miami-Dade average | 3.9 · Below the Miami-Dade average (4.3) by 0.4 points |
|---|---|
| In the top 94% of 128 Restaurant | Top 94% |
Ranking: #24 in Miami Gardens
Appears in
Owner responsiveness
The business typically responds within ~20 days.
Last owner reply: May 18, 2026.
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★ | 1,182 | 52% |
|---|---|---|
| 4★ | 403 | 18% |
| 3★ | 215 | 9% |
| 2★ | 132 | 6% |
| 1★ | 341 | 15% |
2,273 ratings total · 52% are 5-star
Methodology & refresh
Computed from public Google data · 2,273 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