This is one of my favorite spots. I only bring my favorite friends and family here. The brisket sandwich is always a win. I usually take half of my meals home. The salads are delicious. I really like the half baked chicken. The desserts are best on Friday before they are sold out... The servers are like family. Most of the customers seem to be regulars who've come here for years. They all know the servers and the servers know them. The ambiance is a small and cozy space where people who are in the know come to break bread. There seem to be business lunches during the week. read more

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The food is fantastic. French inspired for sure. My escargot was delicious and garlicy.

Staff was very friendly. Best onion soup ive ever had. Brisket sandwich was excellent and the ice cream with the hard choc shell was very good. Place isnt cheap though read more

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An absolute gem of a place. Cozy, warm and sweet. The service is A++++, exactly what you need, to get away from the hustle and bustle. You are treated like family. And every bite we had was absolutely delish! Mom and I enjoyed the beef stew as a starter and each opted for the filet medallions. The mushroom sauce was to die for!! We can't wait to come back again. During the holidays I bet it will be just what we need. Love it here, 10 out of 10! read more

Gourmet Diner - Filet medallions, mash potatoes and green beans - French Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Lugar acogedor con fantástico servicio al cliente. La comida deliciosa, yo lo recomiendo altamente, si quieres una experiencia, cálida y de buen ambiente, visita ese lugar read more

Gourmet Diner - Dinners specials - French Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Amazing and French one of our fav!!! Service was delightful by Lisbeth, ambience nice , relaxed and cozy. We will definitely be back, the menu is great and have many delicious options. Can wait to try everything we love!! read more

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Everything is great in this place Food and service are absolutely first class. We go for dinner about twice a month for the past several years and never a disappointment read more

I've been coming to Gourmet Diner for years, and it never disappoints when I'm craving honest, traditional French food. The boeuf bourguignon is rich and tender, just like you'd find in a little Parisian bistro, and the onion soup is my go-to on colder days: cheesy, comforting, and full of flavor. What keeps me coming back, though, is the service. The staff remembers regulars (always a nice touch) and strikes the perfect balance between attentive and relaxed, no hovering, but you're never left waiting. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a glass of wine and dessert without feeling rushed. It's not quite fine dining, and the decor could use a refresh, but that's part of its charm. Gourmet Diner feels like a reliable old friend--unpretentious, warm, and consistently good. If you want fuss-free French classics done right, this is the spot. read more

No kayaking excursion for two middle age men would be complete without a redemptive power lunch thereafter. I'll get to that soon. If you had told me 10 years ago I'd be at Oleta River State Park kayaking with Mickey Ramirez, owner and proprietor of Technique Records©, I'd tell you it was a Terrible Lie. But here we are! Prior to our journey, I had read someone's Yelp review of the park complaining about hundreds of toddlers that smelled like feet driving boats here on the weekends. So we opted for a breezy Monday morning. A servant takes your money upon entering the park. Once inside, there are a bunchy of bro-y camp counselor types running this place. They make you fill out a bunch of waivers in case you die at the park. Micky offered to pay for the kayak rentals if I picked up lunch. Dealio bro! Once on the water it was smooth sailing and not a smelly toddler in sight! I was a bit rusty since I hadn't kayaked since being a young buck in Summer camp. But Mickey made me feel comfortable and guided the way. He even snapped a kayak selfie of us for the gram. Although I did get some nasty blisters on my thumbs from the paddle. OUCH! Once the kayaking portion of our journey was through, it was time to get Down In It and smash some lunch. Unfortunately there wasn't an Arby's nearby so Mickey suggested a local French diner in the area he had been meaning to check out. I was game. On the way, whilst waiting at probably one of the longest red lights of my entire life on the intersection of 163rd and N. Federal Hwy, I decided to look this place up on Yelp. Photos of snails in a bowl of slime; a French Onion soup that looked like an inoperable tumor; some poor, overcooked steak crawling with slimy onions; a piece of sad bread; All pretty ghastly. We descended upon the strip mall which contained The Petit Gourmet Diner. Once inside, the salty seating servant scoffed at us for being under 60. The decor was that of a low budget 90's Italian restaurant movie set, with the savory sounds of soft, satellite radio pop permeating the atmosphere. The only thing on the menu below $24.95 was a hot dog. Today was Mickey's "cheat day" so he ordered an ice cold DC and $24.95 hamburger, well done, with cheese. I splurged on the $16.95 hot dog and a tall glass of water. Oui oui! Before we knew it, the diner was full of old, lumpy bodies ready to spend their social security checks on an early lunch. Each plate came with fries (the only "French" portion of either dish), and if you've ever dined at an elementary school cafeteria you'll catch my drift about the quality of said fries. The hotdog was hot though and came with free condiments. After paying the lofty check, the servants rewarded us with some cookies they had just heated up in the microwave and a free refill of water. I think I got "fleeced." Pros: a nice day out on the water with an old friend Cons: the blisters on my thumbs and blow to my wallet read more

Gourmet Diner - French Near Me - Aventura, Florida

I had an amazing experience here from start to finish. The moment I walked in, the place had a warm vibe and the staff made me feel welcomed right away. The food was honestly the star of the night--everything tasted super fresh, perfectly seasoned, and came out hot. read more

My wife and I have been coming here for years, and it's still one of our favorite spots in Miami. The food is always fresh, the service is warm and consistent, and the atmosphere feels like home. No matter what time of day, the food is always made with care. read more

One Of The WORST! My family and I had been coming to this place for many years at this and previous locations. My recent visit, was my last visit. First, understand that this place is VERY EXPENSIVE and charges high-end steakhouse prices. But the food overall has become terrible. And the chef shoudl be fired as they do not even know how to cook the basics. Even after complaining about the recent meal, there was no attempt to take the item off the bill. I gave this place 1 star, only for the server who was gracious. Otherwise, we will not be back and we recommend that customers avoid this place. read more

We had enjoyed the meals for the last few months but unfortunately we had a very bad experience and will never retu4n. My husband and I ordered the Mahi fish woth coconut topping. The fish tasted extremely bad and I had to ask the waitress to remove the dish. The male waiter who had taken my order was upset that I sent my meal back and very upset that I did not like the fish. He wa rude and acted as though I had no right to not like the food. My husband had ordered the same dish and was vomiting after we got home. The fish wa bad ! There is something wrong when this ma,e waiter thi ks he can be rude because a paying customer does not like the food because it's spoiled. They should be ashamed. Do not est at this place...bad all the way !Bye. You lost our business and tell everyone we know about what happened. read more

Worst meal ever. They do not care if you like the food or not and on top of that they try to charge you a "splitting" charge!!!

everything we had was worth 5 stars and the service was exceptional. Eric our server has been with Gourmet Diner for a long time and noticed that customers were hugging him on their way out. French onion soup was 2nd best I've ever had savory and Swiss cheesy (my top was made by my French chef brother in law Not in the business.) The escargot was a delicacy I ordered warm french bed to dip in the garlic butter sauce. We also had the brisket sandwich in the au jus was huge size of an entire French loaf baguette. We ended it with Belgian chocolate sundae. read more

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Like the food. Been a customer for more than 25 years. Their new small space is cramped limited menu, but what they make they make good careful what hours you go. Staff can get thin between shifts. Great salad enjoy the escargot and the duck is prepared how I like it. Good luck. read more

We brought our friend here for lunch today. It was not far away from where she lives -- and it was on my list of "to try" places in Dade County. It's in the middle of a shopping strip on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard. And during lunch, it was surprisingly quite busy. Prices are not inexpensive, but as we learned, portions are commensurate. We decided to have their lunch special -- a sandwich with fries or salad or soup of the day. My husband chose their tuna salad and a Caesar salad; I had a brisket sandwich with a Caesar salad; my friend had a brisket sandwich with a house salad. First, we were treated to a basket of warm French bread and some very good hummus dip. This was a nice start -- and helped the hunger pains while waiting for our entrees. The large salads served next filled up the plates. The house salad came with a side pitcher of house made vinaigrette. The Caesar salads were lightly coated with their own dressing (but no anchovies). The sandwiches came on crusty French bread. His white tuna also had lettuce, tomato and onion on it. The brisket sandwiches were filled with very tender sliced meat and melted Swiss cheese. A bowl of tasty au jus was served on the side for dipping. It was very good. We were too full for dessert, but settled on cappuccino and a cortadito. It was a nice surprise to receive three warm (and gooey) chocolate chip cookies compliments of the house! Their menu is large and has many French offerings. You can order full meals instead of sandwiches, if you wish. I imagine that fine of the "ladies that lunch" there do just that and take half of their meals home for dinner. I'm so glad we went and tried it. Now we know! read more

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What a delightful lunch experience with extended family; good quality food at reasonable prices, friendly service and a refreshing ambiance. I hoped we lived nearby to go at least twice a week. read more

Called to place a pick up order and the server that answered the call was amazing! The portions of the food were excellent and it tasted heavenly! I can't wait to come back and dine in with my husband! read more

Best hideaway in Miami. Great food and service in a cozy atmosphere. Always memorable. Leave room for dessert

A great place to eat . The servers have been working there for years which tells me that the owner must be good to the staff and the food keeps customers comeback for more. read more

Food was garbage. Owner came to the table after we mentioned it, not complained, just told him what happened and basically dismissed us without even offering a piece of cake for dessert. Avoided all costs. read more

Service Excellant , old school decor. Been there before had a really great meal this time my dinner was so so brittle dry, like it was overly reheated, the same with the fries which looked to be originally frozen. Being hungry I ate half my protein. Perhaps I should have sent it back right away after I tried it but I thought it would get better. I was wrong It just got worse The meat was tough and tasteless.Nonetheless although there were apologies afterwards but my meal was still charged the full $$$ price . Not cool! So I'm guessing they don't want us back. Plus I was up all night with indigestion, a weak stomach and be near a bathroom until midafternoon. Stick to the daily specials I'm sure they are freshly made not reheated or previously frozen. read more

Friendly service and decent food - but waaaay over priced in my view. Given the atmosphere and decor, which is basically that of a clattery weekday lunch place, I would not expect such high prices. True, there are a couple of Persian rugs on the way to the bathroom, but the only time you see them is if you happen to head in that direction. Nice touch but also a bit if a head scratcher about what exactly they are doing there...Perhaps dinner is a different experience. read more

Everything 5+ food, service, ambiance. Duck and Frog Legs. No room for dessert but it looked delish on other tables. We will be back many more times. read more

I've been going to this establishment since the 80's. They've moved so many times, but stayed in the same area. Fantastic food, service in impeccable and the ambiance is simple and welcoming. A little bit of Belgium food when you miss it. Totally recommend this café. read more

Food is excellent, service is attentive and prompt, ambience is lively and warm. French onion soup is the real thing. Hummus is delicious with excellent French bread. read more

If you like French cuisine you must go to this restaurant. The atmosphere is romantic, the place is very clean and you get greeted as soon as you walk in. The service is very enticing and the waiters are very attentive to your every need. The food is delicious with that delectable French touch. Every plate that we had was Devine. Their French Onion soup, OMG! The fresh made baguette with real butter-WOW. Duck with plum sauce- unreal. Also the Halibut was fantastic. Their portions are very generous and the prices are right. I will be visiting very often. You should give it a try. read more

The food and the service are consistently excellent over the years. The onion soup is the best!

I don't understand what niche that Gourmet Diner fills - it serves humble 'comfort food' that is uncomplex, and yet very expensive. The brisket sandwich pairs fatty meat and swiss with a baguette and 'au jus', costs $19, and is less enjoyable or unique than a cheesesteak costing half as much somewhere else. A hamburger is in the same stratosphere, and can't be better than any of the dozens you can find nearby for half the price. I think there was even a $12 hot dog (psst: Costco sells one, with a drink, just down the street a bit for $1.99!). In it's prior location, the place at least had retro-charm going for it, but now housed in a strip mall, it's a charmless cut-out. And I feel like I'm really going easy on the place with 3 stars, which I give them for being a local small business. The people who frequent the place aren't the typical Yelp demographic, so this review won't influence the nostalgic geriatric clientele, but for those under 40, there are many better options in the area. read more

Nothing but the best food and service. I love this place. It's my second home. A special mention to servers Carol and Liz who have my table ready at a moment's notice, especially when I have lunch with clients. I encourage you to try it. You will love the food! read more

Absolutely the best onion soup when you ask for it well done . They even were nice enough to make me a sole almandine instead of macadamia as it shows on the menu read more

Gourmet Diner - Front of restaurant as of 2022 - French Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Bad experience! Ordered 1 meal $27 and a dinner salad $18 and a glass of wine. Was charged an additional $7 sharing charge because my wife eat some from my plate. Had only she ate her salad and I my plate of food we would not have been billed the $7 sharing charge. Since we shared both dishes we were charged wrongly and taken advantage of. I can understand had we ordered one dinner and shared, it would have been appropriate the sharing charge. The manager Eric who became aware of my complaint came over angry and was intimidating instead of accommodating for such a dumb thing I did not look to beat their system but they carefully planned to abuse their clients to gain an extra $7 resulting in the lose of a client in which based on the attitude of Eric the $7 was more important the retaining the client. Never repeating again just for that. read more

Amazing food all was perfect don't miss the onion soup to die for..........................................--------------

I'm ashamed that I haven't posted a review for this place yet. I use to frequent this restaurant old location with my family. I always enjoyed the food and the staff that served there. Here, you will get very friendly waiters/waitresses that will make you feel like family. I've had various items off the menu and every one of them has been good. My favorites are, the Chicken Piccatta, the Roasted Duck, Escargot, French Onion Soup, and Crab Cakes. I'd recommend getting here earlier for dinner because this place gets packed around 6:00-6:30pm. read more

Gourmet Diner - Crab cakes with plantains and broccoli! - French Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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Hidden gem best French bread, onion soup, crab cakes, chicken piccata, shrimp curry, and skirt steak chimichurri

A shell of its former self, this place sadly has been relocated to a smaller strip mall location, and the food has been compromised. The half chicken I got here recently was dried out and unflavored. The booths were tiny and uncomfortable. New management is needed to bring it back to its glory days as a high end comfort food joint. read more

I love this place. So warm and friendly the food is so fresh and homemade style. The brisket sandwich and celery root salad are to die for. Great fish entrees and decent wine selection. Overall a fantastic neighborhood place to eat. read more

We have been coming to the Gourmet Diner for years. We miss the old location but the food and service is always excellent!

I have been going to the Diner for many years. The quality of the food has always been very good. You must be willing to spend some money as the prices are high, but not any more than any place with consistently good food. Onion soup is as good as it gets. Service has always been friendly and prompt. Atmosphere is casual....after all it is a diner! read more