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.

After enjoying a fantastic dinner here back in January for my wife's birthday, it felt only right…read moreto return to La Cabrera Coconut Grove in August to bring my wife's father for a Miami Spice Lunch outing. A restaurant that still comes to mind months later is usually doing something right, and this visit confirmed what we loved about our first experience. We made reservations without any issues a couple of days before. The restaurant was clean, bright, and had not filled up yet with the busy Sunday family crowd. Upon being seated, we were provided with the regular menu and the Miami Spice Lunch menu. The Miami Spice Lunch, which has now become a daily Executive Lunch special, is a standout value. The portion sizes and the quality of the Argentinian steaks speak for themselves. As a group, here's what we ordered: Starters - Ham and Cheese Empanadas - Morcilla - Grilled Provolone Each starter delivered exactly what you'd expect from an Argentinian steakhouse. The empanadas were warm and flaky, the morcilla was rich and well seasoned, and the grilled provolone came out bubbling and perfect for sharing amongst our table with the restaurant's complementary bread basket. Entrée: - New York Strip Steak, 12 oz This was the only cut of steak we ordered. It was cooked to each of our desired temperatures and seasoned simply, letting the quality of the beef speak for itself. It is clear why La Cabrera has a reputation as one of Latin America's best restaurants. Sauces on the side, which included a BBQ sauce, and a chimichurri, were left for our choosing and were used for the side dishes more than anything. Sides: - French Fries - Jasmine Rice Both sides complemented the steak well. The fries were crispy and large in size. My father-in-law, a cuban man who's very serious about his rice dishes, thought the jasmine rice was very good. Dessert: - Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Cone - Dulce de Leche Pancakes The ice cream was smooth and rich, while the pancakes were finished with a sugary powder coating that was impossible to resist. This lunch reinforced why La Cabrera continues to be stand out in a crowded field of steakhouses. Between the consistency, generous portions, and the value of their daily menu specials, it's an easy recommendation whether you're bringing family, hosting someone from out of town, or simply looking for a great lunch in Coconut Grove.

Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove delivered one of the best dining experiences I've had in Miami. Our…read moreserver, Ivan, was exceptional -- warm, attentive, confident, and genuinely engaging. He made the night unforgettable. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The baked clams and Caesar salad were perfect openers, and both the tuna crudo and hamachi crudo were absolutely divine. The chicken Parmesan was next‑level, the kind of dish you think about days later. The spicy rigatoni was flawless, and the Dover sole was pristine and beautifully prepared. Dessert was just as memorable. The guava cheesecake and tiramisu were standouts, crafted with so much care. Chloe, the pastry chef, is incredibly talented and radiates warmth in everything she creates. Carbone Vino is a must‑visit -- phenomenal service, extraordinary food, and a team that makes you feel truly welcomed.

What's not to like about this Restaurant. The reviews speak for themselves. Service 5,…read more Food Ambiance 5 It is a bit pricey but well worth it when u have that special day. I % recommend Carbone Vino

Amazing vibe and the views are exceptional Great drinks,…read moregreat DJ and beautiful people to look at. It's a win for a true Miami rooftop bar

Went to level six during Miami Spice. Reasonable pricing for good amount of food…read more For entertainment, there is a live fire dancer that comes on every once in a while. Unfortunately, they sat us in the most uncomfortable table and chair set up in the restaurant. In the middle, they have these very short tables with uncomfortable stools and chairs that make dining awkward. Not to mention, that two of these tables are so close together that my friends and I were bumping elbows and touching the backs of the other dining guests in the table right behind us. And, to make matters worse, we not only had to be in an uncomfortable and tight space with the guests behind us, but we had to endure their yelling almost in our ears the entire time because the music in that restaurant is extremely loud. Music can be loud, but it is to the point where you cannot even hear yourself when speaking or you can only hear the other guests yelling. Suggestions to restaurant management, get rid of the awkward, short tables and chairs, or ask guests when they're making the reservation if they want to sit in that type of setting. Also, you may want to separate those type of tables and stools because they are WAY too close for comfort. And, consider bringing down the music level a few decibels.

Oh Mae! We had such a good time. The espresso martinis were on point really hit the spot. One was…read morenot enough had to have two. The bar staff is charming and attentive. They really know how to make a girl feel welcome. From the moment we walked in we were accommodated at the bar and served promptly. I love how a cocktail bar has a carafe of water ready for you with two short glasses it was perfection and in my opinion, a great attention to detail. Now the bartender this guy is on point. I've never seen a cocktail be shook with such intention. Everything he (Tom) was making looked perfect and I definitely hope to come back and try some more perhaps a whiskey sour? The place is tiny, but so charming the lighting is perfect. The barstools are so chic. It's just super inviting and it's the perfect little neighborhood bar. Something that Coconut Grove has been missing for a long time. The hype is worth it. The music is amazing. A definite must visit. This crew got it right!!! Xoxo

Loved this hidden treasure, loved the service, loved the music and loved the cocktails! Will…read moreabsolutely be back.

Will preface my review by saying this is our bookclub's favorite place to meet! They offer happy…read morehour every day and have great cocktails and bites! The staff here recognizes us and although sometimes we come when they are very busy, they still give us the best service. The drinks are consistently good and food comes quick! I really enjoy the vibes at The Commodore. I feel like I'm in someone fancy living room with the fireplace, couches and decor. It's the perfect place to grab a drink and chat!

I went with a group of friends for happy hour and i really liked the space. It was spacious and…read morecomfy and fit all 8 of us. The servers were also very kind and attentive. The happy menu hour is great. $8 food and cocktails. I got the wings which were delicious. They were a bit spicy and came with a ranch sauce. I also got the sliders which was small like 2-3 bites. I would definitely like to come back again.

Spencer was our server and he was awesome! he took care of us and was super helpful with my picky…read moreeater and they have the best Mac and cheese ever. I've never had blackened mahi mahi and it was mouth watering! I will for sure make sure to come back again!! thank you Spencer for your service

Such a GREAT spot! Genuinely blew it out the park. We came here after seeing a couple videos on…read moresocial media recommending it and we LOVED it and had a great time. We came for brunch on Saturday and there was a wait time, which is expected considering it's a popular brunch time, so it was totally okay. However we were sat not more than 10 mins after putting our names on the waitlist, which was great. This place is BEAUTIFUL, it is also HUGE, there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, both offering a really nice ambiance. We sat inside and loved the decor and vibes. Our server was very nice and fun. Service was great and the bussers and servers were very attentive. We ordered scrambled eggs with Gruyère, one with a side of baguette and another with an everything bagel. The potatoes were the star of the show, they were perfectly crispy and so well seasoned. The eggs were a bit underwhelming and had a little bit of an odd aftertaste but they were still good. We loved both the baguette and the bagel. We also had a side of bacon which was super flavorful but could've been crispier or fresher. One of the things to highlight were their prices, which are extremely reasonable and just amazing for the area and quality of the food. This is such a great find! Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Their french toast looked incredible! 10/10 spot.

Goood taco and beer. Quick service , attentive people. In and out with the vibe. Might be a place…read morefor me to make pitstop when i am around the area

The quesadilla across the street at sandbar is $4 cheaper, better AND brings guac, salsa and sour…read morecream! This place reallybisnhit or miss with the food but the quesadillas are definitely not worth the price

What an amazing meal…read more Dropped in for dinner and was so impressed. The roasted chicken is big enough to share. It's seasoned exceptionally well and comes with a side of tortillas. The enchiladas are also delicious. Again, a good size to share. We started off with some guac that was super solid. The space itself is really nice and has the perfect vibe for the Grove. Feels upscale while being super chill. Dress code is lax and it's about chilling and enjoying a great meal and maybe some adult beverages. So many things on the menu I want to try. Hope to be back next time I visit.

I've been going to Koko since it opened, and until now I've always had great experiences…read more Unfortunately, my recent visit during the Mexico World Cup match was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. Before going, we called the restaurant to ask if they would be showing the World Cup games, and we were told they would be showing all of them. Based on that, we expected a good viewing experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. There aren't enough TVs, many of the views are obstructed, and we actually had to move to the bar just to see part of the game. Even then, the music was so loud that we couldn't hear the match at all. When we asked the manager about it, he told us that ownership's instructions were to play music instead of the game's audio. That was especially surprising considering this is a Mexican-owned restaurant and the match was a Mexico World Cup game. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. To be fair, the restaurant was only about half full, so this wasn't a situation where the staff was overwhelmed by a packed house or unusually heavy demand. I was there with two female friends. I ordered a martini while my friends simply asked for water. The bartender reacted as if asking for water was somehow an inconvenience. We weren't even served chips and salsa until we repeatedly waved down members of the staff and specifically requested them. The bartenders consistently ignored us. My friends waited nearly 20 minutes before anyone came back so they could order their martinis. We later ordered guacamole and the Leña skirt steak. The guacamole arrived promptly, but the steak never did. When we asked another bartender to check on it, he looked in the system and told us there was no food order entered at all. This was unbelievable because the original bartender had described the dish, asked how we wanted the steak cooked, and appeared to take the order. He simply never entered it. When we complained to the manager about the missing food, he told us the kitchen was already closed but that he would "make an exception" and have the steak prepared for us. That response really upset me because this wasn't us asking for special treatment--it was the restaurant trying to correct its own mistake. I told him to simply cancel the order. He then said not to worry because he wouldn't charge us for it, as if not charging for a meal would somehow make up for the experience we had just endured. I declined the offer, but he responded by saying he would bring it anyway and that if we didn't want it, we could just leave it there. To me, that response was even more dismissive and completely missed the point. Throughout the evening, the bartenders were inattentive, dismissive, and consistently rude. Their attitude completely overshadowed what had always been one of my favorite restaurants in Coconut Grove. By halftime, we had simply had enough. Instead of continuing what should have been a fun night, we decided to leave the restaurant and go home, where we watched the rest of the Mexico match in the comfort of my home. Sadly, that turned out to be the best part of the night. I'm writing this review because I know Koko is capable of much better. My previous visits have always been enjoyable, which made this experience even more disappointing. However, if you're planning to watch a World Cup match there, I would strongly recommend choosing another venue. While they may tell you they'll be showing the game, the viewing experience is poor, the game audio is replaced with loud music, and based on our visit, the service was, without question, the worst I've experienced there since the restaurant opened. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously because Koko has always been one of my favorite restaurants, and I'd like to be able to recommend it again. Unfortunately, after this experience, I simply can't.

I saw an advertisement on social media for "Parrilla Tuesday" at Ossobuco where one gets an 8 oz NY…read morestrip, 5 oz skirt steak, 8 oz picanha, 2 chorizos, 2 lamb chops, wagyu fat potatoes, summer salad and a bottle of wine for $115. Seemed like a great deal and the photos looked good so we decided to try it. We arrived at around 8:30 and this restaurant was relatively full. We had a seat at the bar where our small dog was also welcome, and each started with a cocktail, then ordered the parrilla special to share. Everything was very good and we managed to somehow finish it all aside from 1 piece of steak, so not bad. We were offered a digestif of limoncello or dulce de leche. We chose the limoncello and it was the perfect end to our meal. It should be noted that, on the night we came they had a different wine (a pinot noir from Spain) rather than the one usually offered with this special. The server allowed us to sample the wine that usually comes with the parrilla and I'm glad they had the other bottle available on the night we were here as we much preferred it. Overall the Parrilla Tuesday special is a great value IMO and since their meats are grilled in a charcoal fired Josper Oven, they were very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Also, when compared to the parrilla offerings at some other Miami area restaurants, we preferred the meat selections we got here at Ossobuco.

I tried Ossobuco for their Miami Spice menu, and it was one of the best Spice experiences I've had…read more The ambiance is warm and upscale, and the service was spot-on from start to finish. The star of the night? Their beef fat-cooked potatoes. Absolutely unforgettable, crispy, rich, perfectly seasoned, and honestly worth the visit on their own. I'd come back just for those. So good!!! The rest of the Miami Spice dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, making the whole meal feel premium and thoughtfully put together. I will definitely add this spot to my rotation.

Another amazing meal at Bartaco in Coconut Grove! One of our party was celiac / gluten free and…read moreBartaco was very accommodating - they really take cross-contamination seriously and he felt very comfortable eating there. For lunch, we started with the honeydew agua fresa, it had a sprig of rosemary, on ice - it was delicious. The guacamole was fresh and lightly salted with their amazing, large round corn chips. We tried many different tacos; the duck birria with broth, chicken tinga, mojo pork carnitas, pork belly (my friend's favorite), sesame ribeye, seared chorizo, mushroom taco (very good), baja fish (lightly breaded and fried fish), bibb lettuce wrap, yucatan shrimp, and the ahi tuna tatako. There were all amazing! Also good was the kimchi, the spicy cucumber salad (with a slight kick), the esquites with the corn off the cob, and the black beans with sofrito. Our server was great. The restaurant has many seating options; we loved sitting outside in the back area.

Bar Taco never misses on service -- our server was fantastic, I just wish I'd caught his name. Even…read moreon a busy night where we waited close to an hour to get seated, the experience was worth it. The vibe here is noticeably different from the Aventura location -- much more of a club atmosphere with a live DJ, which honestly adds a lot of energy to the night. If that's your scene, you'll love it. Food-wise, mostly excellent. The margaritas were great, the plantains are always a hit, and the tres leches was solid -- loved the coconut flavor, just couldn't finish it after everything else. The pork belly tacos are my usual favorite, but this visit they missed the mark slightly -- the pork portion was too big for the taco and the shell had already fallen apart before I could even pick it up. More of an execution issue than a flavor one, because the ingredients were still great. Everything else was on point. Still one of my favorite spots -- just hope they dial in the taco construction next time.