Full Breakdown
Texas Man Charged with Felony Battery After Shoving Hard Rock Café Bartender in Miami
8/3/2026, 12:11:08 PM
Core Incident
On June 28 a 47-year-old Texas tourist, Daniel Ramirez, entered the employee-only area of the Hard Rock Café at Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami. After being told he could not eat drink garnishes, the bartender—identified by the venue as “Nicky”—allegedly told Ramirez to stop. The victim said Ramirez struck her phone, pushed her face down a second time, and she briefly lost consciousness. Surveillance video of the assault was posted online before Ramirez’s arrest.
Timeline
- June 28 – Assault occurs at Hard Rock Café, Bayside Marketplace.
- Friday (following week) – Ramirez is detained by United States Customs and Border Protection at the Royal Caribbean cruise terminal in Port Miami and turned over to Miami-Dade Police.
- July 26 – Ramirez appears before a Miami-Dade judge; bond is set at $2,500 and a protective order is issued.
Data & Statistics
- Bond: $2,500 (set by the judge).
- Injuries reported by the victim: concussion, chipped tooth, bruised lip, and ongoing anxiety.
- Charges: felony battery.
Official Statements & Responses
- The presiding Miami-Dade judge recognized Ramirez from the widely circulated video and, after confirming his identity, set the bond and ordered him to stay away from the victim.
- A spokesperson for Hard Rock Café said the company is supporting the employee and is cooperating fully with the investigation.
- Police indicated that an anonymous tip and a photo lineup led to Ramirez’s identification, and that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted him as he attempted to board a cruise ship.
On-the-Ground Report
The bartender, who asked not to be identified, described the incident as “very, very disgusting” and expressed concern for how the assault would feel if directed at a family member. She reported an “overwhelming sense of anxiety” that persists daily.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Ramirez maintains that the encounter was accidental, stating, “We ran into each other, I never hit her.” He also asked, “What kind of video, that she was following me?” despite surveillance footage that shows him shoving the bartender to the ground. No independent medical report has been released to confirm the extent of the injuries beyond the victim’s statements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We ran into each other, I never hit her,” — Daniel Ramirez, before miami-dade judge
- “What kind of video, that she was following me?” — Daniel Ramirez, before miami-dade judge
- “A video showing you shoving her to the ground,” — Linnie Supall
- “I really don't believe there is any excuse at all for putting your hands on anybody,” — Nicky
- “This overwhelming sense of anxiety has been following me every single day that I wake up. It's a hole in my chest,” — Nicky
