Coral Gables restaurants may not be as funky as those in Miami Beach, but what they lack in glitz they more than make up for in quality and taste. Here are my Top Picks, in alphabetical order.
(Browse here for the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Miami Beach and Brickell.)
Cacao
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Creative contemporary Latin American cuisine, in an elegant and tasteful setting.
- Cuisine: Contemporary Latin American
- Address: 141 Giralda Avenue
- Phone: 305-445-1001
- Price: $$$$
Christy's
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This classic steakhouse is a Coral Gables landmark, serving tender and tasty meat as well as Miami’s best Caesar salad.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Address: 3101 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
- Phone: 305-446-1400
- Price: $$$$
Francesco
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Enjoy upscale Peruvian cuisine that is truly tasty – their food is considered by many to be the best food in Miami.
- Cuisine: South American
- Address: 325 Alcazar Avenue
- Phone: 305-446-1600
- Price: $$$
La Dorada
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Fresh seafood is flown in several times each week from Spain, making this a must-try for seafood lovers.
- Cuisine: Spanish, Seafood
- Address: 177 Giralda Avenue
- Phone: 305-446-2002
- Price: $$$$
Ortanique on the Mile
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Large portions of incredibly flavorful Caribbean dishes, served in a beautiful setting.
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Contemporary
- Address: 278 Miracle Mile
- Phone: 305-446-7710
- Price: $$$
Palme D'Or
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Located in the historic Biltmore Hotel, this trendy restaurant serves excellent New French cuisine - in appetizer-sized portions so you can try several.
- Cuisine: French
- Address: 1200 Anastasia Avenue (inside the Biltmore Hotel)
- Phone: 305-913-3201
- Price: $$$$
Pascal's on Ponce
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This small and charming restaurant serves flawlessly-prepared country French cuisine.
- Cuisine: French
- Address: 2611 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
- Phone: 305-444-2024
- Price: $$$$
Romeo's Cafe
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This small restaurant has no menu – the chef prepares a personalized six-course meal for you based on your likes and dislikes.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Address: 2257 Coral Way
- Phone: 305-859-2228
- Price: $$$$
