while staying across from Casa Juan restaurant at the Hampton Inn Hotel the staff recommended this…read moreplace which is very close in proximity (right across the street) As soon as i arrived i was greeted warmly by a young woman whose name i did not catch. she seated me at a nice two-top table adjacent to the bar. I dined alone but was accommodated greatly by my waiter Jose. He was fully knowledgeable of the menu and broke everything down for me describing how the meals i was interested in were prepared and even down to the drinks-- he recommended the sangria and it was delicious as was the food! i had the Swai filet fish with shrimp and scallops over sweet potatoes. and a side of rice -- the fish was cooked to perfection and nothing was too salty. everything was seasoned well but in moderation. everything was good! and very reasonable in price for the portion size. i definitely recommend to anyone in the area or even if you're not -- its still worth the trip! Thanks Jose for your warm hospitality i will certainly be back if I'm ever back in miami. :)

Right across the street and an easy walk from the Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon! Our airport hotel…read moreshuttle driver gave Casa Juan a big shout out, and at check in we received a discount coupon for this restaurant. It was amazing! The seafood rice was delightful and full of flavor. Fried plantains and a side of yuca fries came with the most yummy cilantro dipping sauce. Don't miss the flan! It's special. The service was amazing. Such a great find for a casual dinner during our pre-cruise stay!

I've always been a fan of the tapas concept of a variety of small shareable plates, so when in…read moreMiami some spanish tapas is in order. So after a yelp review of the tapas scene, I landed at Bulla Gastrobar in Coral Gables. A slight drive from the downtown area but proved to be so worth it. Once we arrived we were seated immediately and greeted by our beautiful, friendly and knowledgeable server Melody. After she explained the menu and made recommendations, she offered to course our plates out accordingly so it wouldn't arrive all at once. Five stars to Melody for taking great care of us. Now to the food... We started things off with the pan con tomate with Serrano Ham and manchego cheese. Although this is a staple of tapas dining in Spain I had never tried it and was impressed with the depth of flavor and the different notes that it offered. It was excellent and I highly recommend it. Next was the gambas al ajillo which are broiled shrimp in a garlicky pepper butter sauce. These were also excellent, so much so we ordered another batch, Then we tried the Albondigas which were Pork and beef meatballs, with manchego,tomate sauce. These were good but proved to be our least favorite of everything we tried. Next was the datiles rellenos which were bacon wrapped dates with a small salad. These were very good Lastly we ordered the Serrano ham croquettes which came with a wonderful fig jam. These proved to steal the show. Hands down 5 stars! Because it was happy hour until 7pm, I got a Spanish beer (Mahou) and a wonderful glass of Malbec for $6 each. The total bill for all this before tip was $112 which was well worth it for an extraordinary meal with great variety. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Awesome place in the glades heart Consistent attention and…read moreservice A beautiful venue and comfortable seating. Today I am trying the taste of the gables menu and not disappointed Starting with a glass of mimosa, a salmon montadito, bulla burger and torrejas All for $35

Everything was wonderful! I came here for my friends baby shower. The service was absolutely great…read more The servers were very attentive. My friends family decorated everything beautifully. It was a pink dream honestly. The food was good, there were different options to chose from. We started with some French toast and it was amazing. The cocktails were also very good. I loved that they had different flavored sangrias. The passion fruit sangria was to die for, my favorite. Parking is available in the garage. It's in the City Place Doral. There's a bunch of places to check out in the shopping center as well.

Arranged a surprise luncheon for a party of 19 this past Sunday. The event coordinators, Patty and…read moreMicaela, were efficient and helpful. We were seated upstairs, white cloth table and i opted for family style lunch. I was able to choose variety of dishes for each course and multiplied to ensure it was enough for the family. The timing of each dish drop was good as we were on a strict timeline for personal reasons. They even cut the cake we brought in and it was perfect size for all guests. Majority of our family enjoyed everything we ate - I selected French toast, Caesar, empanadas, salmon, branzino, parilla, gnocchi and bolognese - and all were happy! Would def dine again.

Seasons 52 focuses on seasonal ingredients and lighter preparation. The menu changes throughout the…read moreyear, with dishes that are oak-fire grilled or brick-oven roasted rather than fried. Here's what we tried: Seasonal Brick-Oven Gnocchi -- Lobster & Avocado Flatbread -- Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail-- Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon -- The service was excellent, the atmosphere was elegant without feeling stuffy, and this is absolutely a place I'd recommend for a special occasion--or just cocktails at that gorgeous bar. Seasons 52 Miracle Mile | Coral Gables Follow on instagram @Gables_Favorites for more places to eat, drink, shop and explore around Coral Gables. #GablesFavorites #CoralGables #MiracleMile #CoralGablesRestaurants #MiamiRestaurants #MiamiFoodie #CoralGablesLiving

I ate here a few nights ago while on a girls' vacation. The experience started out great. The menu…read morehas something for everyone, the food was good, although not lifechanging, and the waiter was friendly. We asked for the dessert menu and instead of bringing it to us, the waiter brought over a dessert sample and said was on the house. It was weird that he didn't let us order ourselves but we were appreciative. When the bill came, we noticed that he only charged us for drinks and appetizers leaving off three entrees. None of us felt comfortable with this so we told him about his mistake. He said "weird," excused himself, and came back and told us it wasn't in the computer and it was just our "lucky day." We didn't argue and decided to make it up to the waiter (Mario) with a massive tip. We spent a long time calculating it, (after a few drinks, our math skills were sub-par lol), and paid. We were about to leave when the manager came over (Gladys) and said we didn't pay for our entrees and couldn't leave. The waiter dipped his head and played clueless. Gladys was extremely aggressive with us when we simply had questions about the remaining bill. Rather than apologizing for THEIR mistake, she basically accused US of trying to get out of paying and threatened to call the cops if we didn't pay. We had no intention of refusing to pay and yet she treated us like criminals. Really messed up service and would not recommend.

My wife and I came here to celebrate our 9-year anniversary, and the experience was incredible from…read morestart to finish. They had our table set up with a thoughtful anniversary sign and even gave us complimentary sparkling wine, which immediately made the night feel special. My wife ordered the filet and lobster entrée with the lobster mashed potatoes, and I ordered the Japanese A5 Wagyu with mac & cheese. The Wagyu was served with a hot stone so I could cook it exactly to my liking, and it was honestly one of the best steaks I've had in a very long time. The flavor was unreal. Between the amazing food, the atmosphere, and the outstanding staff, everything exceeded our expectations. We left happier than we could have imagined. Highly recommend for a special occasion or anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience.

Leaving this review specifically to say that the banana pudding should become a permanent item on…read morethe menu. It was absolutely delicious and such a nice change from the many chocolate dessert options typically offered here. I rarely see banana pudding on restaurant menus, so it immediately stood out to me and was an easy choice at the end of my meal. The service was also outstanding.

Great bar and great food. Tried a new item on the menu - pan-seared scallops. Wonderful. Bar…read moretender made me a great Manhattan too.

We got together to celebrate a birthday. This was our 2nd celebration at this location. The service…read moreis always great. Fortunately they set us up inside, it was a cold evening for Fl standards. We shared several appetizers, the onion rings were really good and so was the hummus. The portions are abundant. The drinks were ok. I had the ahi tuna dinner, it was very flavorful. We had a little of everything at the table, pasta, burgers, pizza, chicken. Everyone took home leftovers.

Again, an amazing experience! We love coming here not just for the food, but for the ambience. it…read morealways feels special. We always order the empanadas, and they are simply the best. I love the spinach ones, and my husband is all about the meat which he can't get enough of. We came as a group of six, and everything was timed perfectly. Drinks came first, then appetizers, and just as we finished, the main courses arrived so we could enjoy everything at the perfect temperature without feeling rushed. I had the mushroom ravioli so so good and perfect for vegetarian option. My husband and friends loved the NY strip steak and the chicken milanese. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

The famed Buenos Aires steakhouse with a location in Coconut Grove did not disappoint…read more I finally had an opportunity to check out La Cabrera after a cigar at nearby Coco Cigars. I took advantage of their 4 course $60 dinner special (not listed on their website but offered every day, including weekends) and went with the Caesar Salad, 14 oz skirt steak, fries and flan. Each dish was very good, the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, the fries were crispy and good, and the flan was probably the best I've ever had. I enjoyed a very good glass of Malbec reserve with my meal. La Cabrera also offers a $39 lunch special. Ambiance was charming and the service was also very good. Far superior choice, food wise, to Chop.

We went because we had a gift certificate. Our expectation level was low - steak places are pretty…read moremeh. We make outstanding steaks at home. With that as the setting, we had an excellent meal. Service was GREAT - Nebojsa made a great meal even better. Super friendly, very helpful in steering our choices with great honesty. Great conversationalist! The food was excellent. Meatball appetizer was very good, the sauce was superb. Ribeyes were tender ( without an obvious tenderizer taste) and incredibly flavorful, very well seasoned/marinated in advance of cooking so the tase went through the entire steak and not just a coating on the surface. Shoestring potatoes were very good. Lobster tail was great. Desserts were phenomenal - molten chocolate cake was actually crisp on the very outside and liquidy on the inside, special strawberry cake/cheesecake (a special for Memorial Day) was outstanding, the strawberry cake was a delicious strawberry cake. All in all, a wonderful surprise. We will go back - we haven't been to a steak place in two years.

Super rude host and waiter. The host was picking his nose and then grabbed my menu and wine list…read morewith his beautifully clean hands!!! The waitress clearly didn't want to work here. Horrible experience.