A calculated scammer has targeted multiple Sports Grill locations across Miami, running up at least five separate tabs and stiffing the popular local chain for over $650, according to a social media post by Only in Dade (@onlyindade) that broke the story.
The man’s scheme follows a predictable pattern at each restaurant: He sits alone at the bar, orders beers, wings, and occasional shots, then claims his wife “just arrived outside.” After ordering takeout “for her,” he steps outside to “deliver” the food — and vanishes.
Bandit’s Boozy Blueprint
The thief doesn’t just disappear; he plans his escapes with tactical precision. Allegedly, at one Sports Grill location, he waited for the bartender to grab extra sauce before making his exit. At another, he tried using a credit card he knew would be declined.
His most brazen heist happened at the Doral Sports Grill, where he camped out at the bar for four hours, knocking back Don Julio and building a hefty tab he never intended to pay. “This isn’t just about the money — it’s about respecting our staff and the work they put in,” a Sports Grill owner told Only in Dade. “We’re a local business. This hurts.”…