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    Rickenbacker Restaurant

    3.5 (36 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    BBQ Chicken Pizza
    Santino C.

    The service at The Rickenbacker was on-point, attentive, and friendly. I ordered the Chicken Quesadikla. It was delicious. I recommnd it. I recommend it highly.

    Too much $$$ for crappy food and service. Bring your own or order from Uber.
    Brynda P.

    Way to expensive (see pic), service terrible ( 9% gratuity for 0 service). Save your belly for MbarK, affordable and 5 star service!

    Penne Pasta
    Zoe M.

    Wild guess.. your flight was delayed? Missed your connection? Welcome to the club where meal vouchers will be used here at the Sheraton's restaurant! Don't worry you'll get a decent meal. We tried their American Cheeseburger with fries. Good portion size! We also tried their Penne Pasta, which I'd happily order again. We added shrimp to the pasta, so that it had some protein! Both meals tasted good and were presented well, so these are solid options! We tried their salmon, which was a bit dry and bland... The sauce and lemon helped, but it wasn't something I was looking forward to ordering again! Fresh veggies on the side though! Service has been really good each time! Kind staff. Comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. Very clean! Plenty of room at the bar if you need a drink or you're traveling alone. Would I choose this restaurant over another? Not necessarily.. but we were happy with our meals and it's conveniently located in the hotel if you're exhausted from traveling.

    chicken BLT
    Sherlyn A.

    After a long travel day, we checked in and decided to have dinner here and let me just say... 10/10!!! the food was delicious, the staff was super friendly and attentive.

    Menu
    Alyssa S.

    Plusses: they're friendly. --it's in the hotel --they have alcohol --hot food came quickly, which I appreciated after a long flight, and chairs were comfy Minuses: I was disappointed that though the website suggests that the restaurant is open til 11 pm or midnight, after 10 pm they switch to a bar menu which is less healthy. Luckily the server persuaded them at 9:58 pm to still get me something off the regular menu. --Back part of the bar area (which was the only part with tables open still at 9:58) smelled like stale red wine. --Dish which sounded healthy (salmon with no carbs, kale, etc.) turned out to be drowning in oily pesto. I did like the salmon itself, it was fine. But the veggies were oil drenched. Dish didn't come with anything else (like salad, bread, etc.) and not cheap. Would I come here if I wasn't staying in the hotel? Never, if based on this experience. Would I choose this hotel again for a layover if I knew I had to eat there? Probably not. It might be better if you arrive earlier, and if you're more specific about how they should make your food. But again, I appreciate that they were friendly, and that this hotel is super close to the airport and with better food than terminal food.

    Bread with butter
    Phuong O.

    We stayed at this hotel for a week and decided to give this place a try. For dinner we both ordered the grilled chicken entree. The bread/dinner rolls were hard, you can tell it was microwaved and was not a fresh batch. The chicken was hard and dried, the broccoli looked weird with its long stems. It was alright, the potatoes and 1 half sliced tomatoes were banging good. Would I dine here again? Probably not, it was late and we didn't feel like driving out. This place is also expensive so get ready to shell out some money if you plan on eating here. It costed us around $50ish for two entrees with just water. Breakfast is complimentary if you stay at the hotel. They give you passes for the days you stay there. Breakfast is a Buffet style with scrabble eggs, bacon, sausage links, French toast, oat meal with toppings. They also have a station where u can have an omelet made. There's also cereal station with milk and soy milk. They also have fruits and a bagel station where you put your own bagel and bread in the toaster. Overall it's ok and it's boring that they serve the same thing everyday but you can't really complain when it's free.

    Menu
    Mark T.

    Stopped here recently to grab dessert one night --yup, just dessert. The restaurant itself is located inside the Sheraton hotel and has a clean feel to it. It's an interesting spot. Half the restaurant is well lit with ambient lighting, the other half is quite dark and poorly lit --nope, no broken or turned off lights, just dark, not a romantic dark, just dark dark. The restaurant has a dated feel with an aeronautical theme. They serve a decent menu with good variety and breakfast buffet in the morning. The menu items are pretty pricey, though that's to be expected at airport restaurant I suppose. I had their chocolate lava cake with ice cream and coffee. The coffee was surprisingly good, and dessert was delicious. I guess it's kinda hard to screw up a chocolate lava cake, right? The staff were awesome, extremely welcoming and polite. Overall a great experience though I wouldn't likely pick this spot for dinner.

    Entrance to Rickenbacker Restaurant inside the Sheraton Hotel.
    Anthony G.

    I went here in the morning wanting to have a good breakfast and I did get a good one. I had some eggs Benedict with some breakfast potatoes as well as some coffee. The eggs Benedict and potatoes were good and I was happy to have it. The service was excellent. The waitress kept making sure I was happy with my meal and that I had everything I needed at the table to enjoy my meal. Actually she went above and beyond as I had thought my breakfast voucher applied for anything I had at the restaurant. I found out the voucher was only for their buffet breakfast which looked good but I had come in just because I wanted eggs Benedict. She was able to get it accepted just to make my stay worthwhile. That is great customer service! My one and only gripe was the coffee it was weak...and definitely is one area they need work on. Still a great place to get a bite to eat.

    Mozzarella salad
    Tina Y.

    I just want to say I enjoyed my stay here at the Sheraton hotel. My server Fonzi was amazing. He was friendly and made sure I had fine service. Only giving four stars because my salad with seared tuna was drenched in soy sauce and it was almost inedible. Anyhow, enjoyed the ambience. See you again

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    Ready for $40 breakfast? $5.00 small cup of bad coffee? This is your place. Every aspect of this establishment is way overpriced

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    Good food...service was a bit slow. Bar was big and seemed fairly lively for a Wednesday night.

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    Pub like place inside the Sheraton Airport hotel. Serving the typical bar food. Bartender was friendly and made good drinks though.

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    Kojin

    4.1
    (45 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We finally got back to Kojin after a shamefully long time (new parent life). Still my favorite…read moreplace to eat in Miami. We were so lucky to sit at the counter and watch the kitchen in action. Chef's Tasting was out of this world, and our favorites still hit the spot (maybe even more?) with the Caesar salad and milk bread. I'd die happy if this was my last meal. Chef Pedro and Chef Katherine really make it the most welcoming atmosphere, the place is just a cozy & cool vibe, complete with a dash of fun at the end of the dinner. Service was friendly and knowledgeable with each dish and suggested drink pairings. We vow to return hopefully every season when the menu changes accordingly. Forever and always recommend :)

    I finally took advantage of Taste of the Gables to check out Kojin…read more My sister and I arrived a little before 9 p.m. and waited to be seated. The dining room is charming but small, the tables are tiny and packed very close together. I also wasn't a huge fan of the lighting, though I loved the minimalist, Asian-inspired floral centerpieces. They were out of the Albariño, so I asked our server to recommend something similar. He suggested a Riesling, but it just wasn't for me, so I switched to sake instead. In hindsight, I really wish he had mentioned it was $35 a glass. That was a pretty unpleasant surprise when the check arrived. Anyways, my sister & I decided to share a bunch of different dishes. To start, I ordered the Summer Salad and my sister got the Milk Bread. The salad was phenomenal, bright, fresh, and full of interesting flavors. The stracciatella added this creamy, comforting richness that tied everything together. The milk bread with miso butter? Absolutely insane. Easily one of the best bites of the night. We also ordered the Crudo à la carte. The presentation was beautiful, with flavored shaved ice keeping the fish chilled, but unfortunately the fish itself tasted overly fishy. We only had a bite or two before telling our server. His response was basically a shrug. No concern, no follow-up, no offer to replace it. For our mains, my sister ordered the Wagyu Striploin, which she really enjoyed. I went with the Maitake Donburi, and this was probably my biggest disappointment of the evening. I was expecting bold flavors, smoky mushrooms, and some contrast in texture. Instead, everything leaned overwhelmingly sweet. The mushrooms had no char, the rice itself tasted sweet, the egg was runny, and the entire bowl was covered in an almost sickly sweet sauce. It felt one-dimensional, and I ended up taking 2 bites before leaving most of it behind. Again, our server noticed and didn't ask if anything was wrong or if there was something else I'd prefer. It felt very much like, "Oh well." For dessert, we shared the Carrot Cake and the Chocolate Tart. Both were good, but neither really wowed me. My sister loved the chocolate tart, while I thought it was just ok. Overall, Kojin wasn't quite the experience I was expecting. The service felt surprisingly indifferent, especially when two dishes were sent back almost untouched. That said, the Summer Salad and Milk Bread were so creative and genuinely delicious that they're reason enough for me to give Kojin another shot. Next time, though, I'll be ordering very differently.

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    4.2
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    3.0 mi
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    My wife and I had a fantastic experience at Eating House in Coral Gables. Jordi, our bartender,…read moremade the evening truly memorable. Not only did he serve excellent cocktails and make sure we were well taken care of, but his conversation and hospitality elevated the entire experience. It's rare to find someone who can balance great service, expert drink recommendations, and genuine, engaging conversation all at once. Jordi made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down, and his positive energy added so much to our night. The food was outstanding, the cocktails were expertly crafted, and the service was exceptional. We'll definitely be back, and we'll be looking forward to seeing Jordi again. Highly recommended!

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    Vinya Table

    Vinya Table

    4.5
    (167 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    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!!!

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    Americana Kitchen At Loews

    Americana Kitchen At Loews

    4.2
    (64 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Stopped in here after dropping off my bag in my room. Arrived very late so missed out on being able…read moreto order a ribeye from room service do came to the bar instead. Turned out to be a good call. While I was woefully overdressed ( t shirt and shirts as I just came off a transcontinental flight) for such a fancy bar in Coral Gables on. Friday night, staff was polite and welcoming. Was treated with respect and courtesy despite looking very WT. Traveling with food allergies is a challenge. The Kitchen was extremely accommodating and was able to modify my food to my allergies and preferences. I ordered the Chocolate Carajillo. Probably not the smartest thing to order a drink with two shots os Espresso at 10:40p but it soup def to tasty and it was! Plus the little chocolate that came with it!! Yum! If they sold those bars... I got the watermelon salad minus a bunch for f stuff: basically just watermelon, cucumber and feta. Thick clucks of cucumber, tasty watermelon chunks and hunks of feta. Yes, please! For protein I went with the double cheeseburger minus the bun and mayo and without the side order of fries = gluten free. They have a GF bun but I rarely eat a bun. It was a double pressed patty that was freshly made not cooked earlier and rewarded, so hit that the cheese was melting. Always a good sign. Delicious! Great service from Crystal and Ashley - my water glass was constantly filled without me having to ask. 18% gratuity automatically added to bill. Seems to be standard for all Coral Gables and Mismibhoteks (some add 20%). Had breakfast here. Different servers and hostess as well as different vibe and service despite an empty restaurant. Had I not eaten here last night my review would be a 3 based breakfast service. I had to get someone and ask for my water glass to be refilled. There are limited gluten free options but they do have GF bread do was able to have the croissant sandwich but with gf bread. I'd get this again. I also got the Greek Yogurt. Tasty but you need honey and it's a big portion so easily shareable. It was a lot of good for you be person do I didn't order anything else. Already deleted those photos do guess I have to stay here again I would totally eat here again.

    I don't usually leave negative reviews, especially because I'm a server myself and I understand how…read morethe job can be. I also understand that getting one of the last tables about 40 minutes before closing isn't always ideal, but it's still part of the job, and we never felt like we were asking for anything unreasonable. We were a party of four adults and a toddler. Daniel introduced himself and immediately asked if we were ready to order. We ordered a glass of wine, waters, an appetizer, and our toddler's meal, and let him know we'd be ready to order the rest in just a moment. About two minutes later he came back for our entrée order, so we placed it. One thing that stood out right away was that our daughter was never offered anything to drink. I ended up giving her my own water because no one ever asked if she wanted a beverage. The food was absolutely amazing, and the kitchen deserves a lot of credit. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food. I ordered my steak medium, but it came out overcooked. Normally, that wouldn't have been a huge issue if our server had checked back on us, but Daniel never came to ask how everything was or if we needed anything. Later, my husband ordered a glass of wine because he didn't want me drinking alone. The wine never arrived, and we never received any explanation or apology. We chose not to ask for it again because it was already difficult to get our server's attention. Instead, he seemed more interested in talking with another server than checking on our table. We've been staying at this location for two nights and have had both dinner and breakfast here, and every other experience has been excellent. That's why this visit stood out so much. One final point: our check included an automatic gratuity. I completely understand and support automatic gratuities when appropriate, but they shouldn't mean the level of service drops. Great service should still be the standard, and unfortunately, that wasn't our experience with Daniel. The food was fantastic, but the service left us disappointed. I hope this feedback is taken constructively because the restaurant and its kitchen are excellent, and with better service, the experience would have been outstanding.

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    Lion & The Rambler

    4.4
    (89 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$$

    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

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    Hillstone Restaurant

    Hillstone Restaurant

    3.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    This is the one restaurant in miami - that never ever disappoints…read more A friend and I decided last minute on Friday for lunch and we managed a reservation !! It's just excellent on all standards, food, service and quality of food !! Don't pass up an opportunity to if you have one in town

    I'd heard for years that Hillstone was a Coral Gables staple, but had never made it out to try…read more After my TikTok feed kept blowing up with their crispy chicken sandwich, I finally gave in... and now I get the hype. That sandwich absolutely delivered. The bread was fresh and soft, the chicken was perfectly crispy and not too "chickeny" at all (IYKYK). Easily one of my new favorite chicken sandwiches. My friend and I also shared the deviled eggs, fries, and creamed corn - all of them slapped. She ordered the caesar salad, which she loved. I tried a few bites and felt it had an unexpected umami, almost Asian-inspired twist. It was definitely unique, just not my personal favorite. We grabbed seats at the bar and the service was top-tier. Every bartender and server was super warm and attentive. While we were there, you could tell regulars kept popping in and greeting the staff by name, which I think really says something about the place. You can tell Hillstone has built a loyal following and I think it's for good reason. Safe to say this won't be my last visit!

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