I came for breakfast as I was staying at the Marriott around the corner for work. I had the salmon…read moreomelette and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was delightful. The omelet was also perfection - I liked the salty salmon went well with the eggs, and the potatoes were unique (purple and orange) and the salad was refreshing. The waitress was fantastic and attentive and the ambiance was trendy.

Ok food but overpriced. I was confused by this restaurant. They have a Michelin star, I assume for…read morethe pastries only because the food was just ok. The madame Croque sandwich was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever had. Dry and flavorless. The eggs Benedict were ok. The highlight of the meal was the steak sandwich. We ordered an overpriced pistachio croissant which was good, but definitely not worth the price. But worse than the croissant was the Easter Egg dessert for $14+. It was tiny and sooo overpriced. I didn't even find it good. We were sat outside, in what looked like an afterthought of a set up. The ambiance was so weird. After the meal my kids wanted to seat inside by the window to watch how pastries were made. The whole bar across the window was dirty and lots of dirty cutlery were left all along. Besides us, no one else was sitting there. The mess had clearly been there for a while. Servers walked by it so many times and no one seemed bother by the dirtiness. Very disappointing.

The quality of the ingredients here is next level everything tastes incredibly fresh and flavorful…read more You can tell they really care about sourcing and preparation. Every bite is satisfying, from the perfectly cooked proteins to the vibrant veggies and deliciously balanced sauces. It's healthy food that actually tastes amazing. If you're in Coral Gables and want fresh, flavorful, high-quality meals, this place is a must.

This is a great fast-casual spot if you're looking for something quick, tasty, and affordable. The…read morefood is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and solid portion sizes that make it feel like you're getting great value for the price. The menu has a nice variety of options, so it's easy to find something you're in the mood for whether you want something light or a more filling meal. Everything comes out quickly, but still tastes like it's made with care rather than rushed. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a perfect place to grab a quick lunch or an easy dinner without spending a lot. Overall, it's a reliable go-to when you want good food that won't break the bank.

I went here with a big group the other day. I actually didn't eat much but I did have a glass of…read moresangria (which was nice and big!) and the buratta appetizer. I couldn't get any pictures because my phone was charging. Somehow I arrived with a very low battery on my phone, and our server was kind enough to charge the phone for me using his/ their charger. But the buratta was delicious. A lot of people I was with had burgers which looked and smelled good - especially the fries! (Both the regular and the sweet potato fries). This was a small place but with a nice ambiance, located right in the cobblestone area off the road where lots of other restaurants are (I don't know what the area is called). I had been to the Coconut Grove Craft location, and I definitely liked the location and ambiance of this one better.

We had a great meal at Craft in Coral Gables…read more We sat on the outside patio. We had . Goat Cheese Croquettes, Honey Toasted Almonds & Parsley...the honey offset the flavors of the almonds & goat cheese. We also had a steak which we split and a shrimp appetizer. The only thing that we didn't care for was the homemade lemonade that was more like a seltzer ( bitter with no sugar. ) Service was spot on even though it was or had rained. Great place to try though if you are in Coral Gables.

Made a reservation about 30 minutes before dinner specifically for the tasting menu as I didn't…read morewant to have to choose want to eat for dinner. The location is pretty easy to get to, although I'm not quite sure about parking as I took a rideshare and got dropped off in front of the entrance. Upon entering this was a small quaint space, cute bar area and a cozy waiting area that also included a couch and a couple of chairs. I sat at the bar as it was just myself. Peter and April were wonderful in regards to their service and their conversation skills throughout the meal. The tasting menu had several items on it. All of them were absolutely fantastic. A couple of other reviews mentioned that they wish the portion sizes were a little bit larger and I'm not quite sure. Maybe they just have a larger capacity because I left absolutely stuffed. Each dish was explained very well with all of them having a combination of savory, sweet, umami, and the presentation skills were on point. The one thing that was a little bit interesting is seeing that this is an Asian fusion restaurant there were no chopsticks in sight using a knife and fork seemed a little bit out of place. I'm not gonna lie. As this was a tasting menu every course was timed out and at one point Peter and I were having a conversation and April informed me that the next course was gonna be on the way. I ended up having to eat a little bit faster than I would liked to make sure that I could keep on the chefs schedule. At the end of the meal they give you a token to redeem in the cookie gumball dispenser machine. I was curious about this as all night a guests departed. I saw everyone stop at the machine, deposit the token and get something out. April informed me that the plastic balls didn't have to be left there. You could take them with you as I could not eat anything else at the moment. Such a fun idea and nice parting gift as well as a nice memory for such a unique experience. I'll definitely keep this on my shortlist of places when in Miami and would love to come back to try any menu changes as I really enjoyed the variety and again not having to select specific items and being able to try multiple dishes throughout the courses that were offered.

FOOD*SERVICE*VIBE As always, Kojin 2.0 fulfills all of the…read moreabove. Great music sets a fun vibe, pleasant servers like Mike and Ashley, are attentive without being intrusive, and the spectacular food from Pedro and Katherine's kitchen is creative, delicious, and beautiful, The use of sauces, the char on chicken and cabbage, and the tender, moist, and scrumptious short rib are outstanding.

I went to Eating House yesterday with my boyfriend and four friends, and let me tell you, it's the…read morebest restaurant I've eaten at in a while. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. It has amazing portions as well. For starters, we got the Pulled Burrata, Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad, Soft Baked Potato Rolls, and Yellowfin Tuna Tiradito. The rolls came with a maple brown butter on the side that was sooo good, the perfect mix of sweet and salty. For our entrées, we had the Pasta Carbonara, which was my absolute favorite, and the Wagyu Smash Burger. It came with the best truffle fries, and the whole plate was filled. They were incredibly crispy and delicious. We also had the Slow Cooked Short Ribs, which were so tender and served over a rich, flavorful sauce. Of course, we got all the desserts, the Dirt Cup with ice cream on the bottom, the Cap'N Crunch Panna Cotta, and a Tres Leches that I forgot the name of. It was like a funfetti birthday cake-style tres leches. My favorite was definitely the Panna Cotta.

​Eating House is the perfect spot for a special occasion or catching up with friends. I had a…read morefantastic experience for my birthday; our server, Marisol, was attentive and offered excellent suggestions. ​My cocktail, the Black Parade, was unique and delicious--the gin, strawberry, and St. Germain blended beautifully with the activated charcoal. For a starter, the tuna crudo was incredibly fresh, perfectly complemented by the guava sauce and pickled onions. My short rib entree was tender, though the true star was the Tuscan kale with a sherry demi-glace. I have to figure out how to recreate that kale at home! My mate also thoroughly enjoyed the wagyu burger, which was tender and memorable. ​We finished with the "dirt cup." The combination of vanilla ice cream and cookie crumbles was great, but the hazelnuts stole the show with their addictive crunch. ​Overall, I had a fantastic meal and highly recommend Eating House.

I came to Vinya with three of my friends after a spa day across the street. We loved the ambiance…read moreand vibe of the place. It's really clean and perfect for dates and groups as well. We received great, friendly, and attentive service by Jofrey. We enjoyed the short rib tacos, oysters, meat balls, grilled olives from the happy hour menu and the mussels, beets burrata, and tiramisu tres leches from the main menu. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We also tried their Cool Breeze and Mula Naranja mocktails, but very different but refreshing. Absolutely enjoyed them. If you are in the area, do not hesitate to stop by. It's really nice place. *Tip was not automatically included on the bill and suggested tip started at 18%

Vinya has consistently been one of my top happy hour recommendations. I love the vibe and decor of…read morethis place and the wait staff is really friendly. It's cute, moody, but not over done so perfect for date night or girls night. All their wines are great and you can't beat the price at $9 a glass. They recently extended the happy hour from 6pm to 7pm which I'm glad!! Now the food - I have never had a bad item from here. I will forever talk about their bacon wrapped dates (not pictured). And this trip I absolutely fell in love with the spinach cheese dip. My one complaint is why does it only come with three toasties? I had to ask for more, which they gladly accommodated me - and the same with the guys next to me. But if you're bringing me a whole bowl of deliciousness, I need more than three toasties with it!!!

The Americana Kitchen deserves more than 5 stars! While staying at the hotel, we ate here twice,…read moreonce for breakfast and once for dinner. They make it easy to get reservations online and were even able to be seated earlier. The service is amazing. For dinner, we had on our reservation that it was our anniversary. Usually restaurants don't do anything but they surprised us with a free champagne toast. How nice. They were very kind. For dinner, we split the Mediterranean salad, which they were nice enough to split for us, along with margarita pizza. Everything was amazing. For breakfast, we enjoyed the fruit, healthy start meal, and pork bowl. The vibes here are nice and you can sit outside, which we did both times. Usually hotel restaurants are just so so. But I highly recommend this one.

This is the lobby restaurant at the Loews Hotel In Coral Gables. It's a nice place for a lobby…read morerestaurant. Every time I've stayed here, the breakfast has been great, although you don't need to be a hotel guest to eat here. The only downside is that the food is almost always slow to come out. I guess the kitchen is too small for the amount of tables or because everything is made fresh but be prepared to wait and maybe order an appetizer. We ordered eggs Benedict and 3 egg omelette. Both were good portions and had no complaints. Finally we shared an order of the French toast. It's not too big an order so it worked out perfectly as a "dessert" FYI You can make reservations on Resy to lock in your time slot

I finally tried this restaurant a year and a half later and the only one hurting all that time was…read moreme. What a pleasant and lovely experience I was missing out on. I dined here on a Thursday night. I was told that Wednesdays and Thursdays have a limited menu and on the weekends the menu is coursed options only. I don't normally love coursed meals, but I feel like this is the place to do it because everything we tried on that Thursday night was DELICIOUS. First off, they did such a nice job with the space. It's colorful, well lit, and inviting. The wine list also has excellent options and the waitress isn't trying to force you into the most expensive items. The wait staff are cordial and helpful and the Chef is humble and sweet in his explanation of the dishes. For wine, we got the bottle of tempranillo and it was delicious. We started with the focaccia and ricotta and honey. Honestly, it was the best honey I have ever tasted. They even told me where to buy it on my own if interested. Everything is freshly sourced from local farms and it shows. We also had the steak tartare that came with the blueberry capers. Those were a little weird for me but my friend loved them. We also had those delicious scallops that I believe were poached in wagyu fat. I don't even like scallops normally but they were exquisitely prepared. For entrees we had the boniato pasta and the cod. Both were deliciously prepared and I will definitely order again. But that boniato pasta that was sort of like a tortellini filled with boniato and topped with like a foam of citrus flavors- was easily one of the best pastas I have ever eaten in my life. The dish is creative yet light but absolutely delicious. This dish belongs on the show "best thing I ever ate". For dessert, we tried the lemon dessert that was light and airy and not overly bitter or citrusy. We also got the brownie dessert that was one of the most delicious desserts I have ever tasted. My friend and I fought over not one- but two portions of that dessert. Can't wait to go back for the tasting menu and friendly service!

I found this by accident while visiting Gables. The first thing that caught my eye was the decor…read moreso I decided to check it out. They have a curated menu that seems to change daily/weekly? Fridays and Saturdays is a fixed-price menu with a $125 and $185 selection (lots of options so don't get scared by the price). Today I only concentrated in tasting their small dishes and their wine selection (they don't have a hard liquor license) and I was blown away. Really tasty dishes and great presentation. The owner works the bar and tables. Very friendly. This is the sort of place you bring someone special. Use it wisely

I didn't think Hillstones reservations were so hard to come by, but I had to book a lunch…read morereservation a couple of weeks in advance! So plan accordingly lol We went for lunch and the restaurant was super full. I see why the reservations were always booked. We had to go with the classic spinach and artichoke dip. The dip and chips were both super hot so we knew it was fresh. This is one of those appetizers where you can't help yourself and end up eating a ton of tortillas chips. I ordered the chicken sandwich as my entree, which definitely met my expectations. It was a bit hard to eat but well worth the struggle. I really liked fried chicken with the coleslaw within the sandwich. The coleslaw gives it a freshness that balances out the friend chicken. The fries were addicting. They give you a fry seasoning that wasn't my favorite but others at my table really enjoyed.

Hillstone Coral Gables: The Gold Standard ​Having frequented…read morethe Hillstone locations in North Miami and Bal Harbour, as well as several in Atlanta, I've seen how different each outpost can feel. While the brand is consistently good, the Coral Gables location is in a league of its own. My brother and I have been visiting this specific location more than any other lately, and the reason is clear: leadership. ​I am a firm believer that excellence starts at the top. Whenever Kevin is the manager on duty, the experience is exceptional. You can tell he takes immense pride in his work--he is always impeccably dressed and looks sharp, setting a high standard that is reflected in the entire staff. ​Under his watch, the attention to detail is unmatched and every server is completely on point. The food and service never miss a beat when he is at the helm. If you want the best Hillstone experience in the city, this is it. Kevin is a manager who truly deserves to be recognized for his dedication to hospitality.

The bar was fun ! It was ladies night the Thursday I went and the drinks were super cheap. The…read moremusic was a vibe and the service was great. I will come back for a girls night or to catch some drinks at the gables.

MAKE SURE TO ASK TO SEE YOUR BILL…read more Very poor service experience. We specifically asked our server whether the service charge was included. She refused to show us the bill and told us, "No, it is not." However, my husband became suspicious because the bill seemed unusually high, so he only left a $4 tip. After we repeatedly asked for the bill, she finally brought it over while apologizing and, unsurprisingly, we discovered that gratuity had already been added, causing us to pay extra for tips. We didn't want to be petty and just left but she did not even serve us water. The person who brought out our food was the one who asked whether we wanted water and brought it to us. As someone who has worked in hospitality for years, this is completely unacceptable.