Best Restaurants In Coral Gables

Coral Gables is a picturesque city within Greater Miami and Miami Beach, known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture and a thriving dining scene that draws locals and visitors alike. You'll find everything from aesthetic cafes and dim sum haunts to classic steakhouses and MICHELIN-lauded restaurants. Whether you're on the hunt for a buzzy breakfast scene or elegant omakase experience, here's a sampling of the best restaurants in Coral Gables.

Tina in the Gables

Is there ever a bad time for brunch? At Tina in The Gables, the answer is an obvious no. The quaint neighborhood cafe welcomes diners Wednesday through Sunday, serving all-day brunch and lunch fare that’s anything but ordinary.

If you go, make sure someone orders: 

• Tina’s French Toast: it’s pillowy with a crispy finish and a hint of orange zest. 
• The Sunny Side Duck: featuring two sunny-side-up duck eggs, sliced smoked duck breast “bacon,” pâté and country loaf. 
• The Soft-Shell Crab sandwich: served on a shoku-bun (styled after fluffy Japanese milk bread) with mango, pico de gallo and tartar sauce.

Tina doesn’t take reservations, so arrive early on weekends or plan around the midday rush.

Eating House & Luca Osteria

Giralda Avenue has become Coral Gables' most buzzed-about dining corridor, and Miami native Giorgio Rapicavoli is a big reason why. The Food Network Chopped champion helms 2 restaurants on the strip: Eating House, a modern American favorite, and MICHELIN-recommended Luca Osteria, a tribute to his family’s Italian heritage. 

At Luca, start with the decadent patate fritte, one of the most Insta-worthy dishes, before moving on to the short rib bolognese made with pappardelle and mortadella butter. 

At Eating House, grab a seat at the bar and order the Brussels sprouts Caesar and black truffle carbonara. There’s weekend brunch too, with one of the best espresso martinis in the neighborhood.

Zitz Sum

When a dim sum craving strikes, Zitz Sum is your answer. Chef Pablo Zitzmann's borderless cooking style draws from Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Italian influences, resulting in something that doesn't fit neatly into one category.

The menu rotates regularly, but past signature dishes included:

• The wonton in brodo-delicate chicken
• Foie gras dumplings served in a rich Parmesan and matsutake shoyu broth.
• A wedge of charred caraflex cabbage, dressed in Fresno chili butter and crowned with Mimolette cheese. 

Zitzmann also helms Dōjō Izakaya, a nearby Coral Gables hotspot well worth adding to your list.

Façade Bakery

The sign outside Façade Bakery on Giralda Avenue says it all: no WiFi, no laptops. It’s an intentional decision by the minimalist French bakery to promote a somewhat unplugged, social atmosphere inside.

The cornflake matcha is unlike anything else in the neighborhood, made with corn milk, marigold-vanilla syrup and cold foam, and finished with cornflakes you can eat with a spoon before drinking the rest.

Breakfast favorites include the mushroom and eggs, which come with sunny-side-up eggs crowned with locally grown Gratitude mushrooms, cream and a sourdough for dipping. The bakery case is full of tempting options, from the morning bun to the ham-and-cheese croissant.

Hillstone

Ask any local for a reliable go-to, and Hillstone almost always comes up. Not only is it conveniently located on Miracle Mile, but it's a hotspot for everything: post-shopping lunch, happy hour with friends or a proper sit-down dinner with the family.

The menu is large, so if it’s your first visit, try the classics like:

• Chicago-style spinach and artichoke dip with warm tortilla chips.
• Classic French dip sandwich. 
• The “Osaka-style” pressed sushi with avocado and cucumber is always a hit.
• Ding's crispy chicken sandwich with fries is as satisfying as it sounds.

Daniel’s Miami

Newer to the neighborhood but already earning its place, Daniel's Miami is a steakhouse worth planning a night around. The portions are generous, the ingredients are sourced from some of the most respected ranchers and cattle producers in the world and the staff will gladly give you thorough recommendations.

Start with the Florida Oysters Rockefeller and the house-made potato chips with caramelized onion dip, topped with Umai Kaluga caviar. Choose between cuts like the Australian Sir Harry Hanger steak or the Greater Omaha prime 35-day dry-aged cowboy ribeye. 

There’s also a dedicated “Daniel’s Bar” that’s a bit more casual, with favorites like the Daniel’s wagyu smash slider.

Shingo Miami

Omakase dining is popular in Miami, and Coral Gables has its own highlight: Shingo Miami, located in the historic La Palma Building. Sushi chef Shingo Akikuni leads the small 14-seat counter, where following proper etiquette is part of the experience. (For instance, use chopsticks for appetizers and cooked dishes, but eat nigiri by hand as soon as it’s served.)

The tasting menu changes with the seasons and usually includes more than a dozen cold and hot dishes featuring fresh fish and seasonal vegetables. Before or after your meal, check out the rare Bizen ware pottery gallery at the entrance, where you can buy pieces by ceramicist Kazue Wakabayashi.

Beauty & the Butcher

Beauty & the Butcher in the Coral Gables/South Miami area feels both stylish and comfortable, with green leather booths and bookshelves along the walls. It’s a great spot for a date, a family dinner or a special celebration.

The menu leans into elevated comfort food. Start with the French onion soup, then move on to the truffle cacio e pepe made with hand-cut mafalde pasta. Meat lovers should go straight for the 14-day dry-aged pork chop. Save room for the warm brown-butter chocolate-chip cookie served with malted vanilla “milk.”

Bouchon Bistro

Bouchon Bistro is the chic outpost of the famous Napa Valley original, located within the historic La Palma building. It's led by chef Thomas Keller, known for his 2 MICHELIN 3-star restaurants (among other accolades). 

Classics like steak frites anchor the experience, along with truite grenobloise, a sautéed Idaho rainbow trout with capers, lemon, brioche and beurre noisette. The new Garden at Bouchon offers a lush outdoor dining space, created with the esteemed Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. 

Bulla Gastrobar

Inspired by Spain's gourmet pubs, Bulla Gastrobar on Ponce de Leon Boulevard is a vibrant restaurant known for its Spanish tapas and signature sangrias. It offers a contemporary take on classic Spanish dishes, using fresh, high-quality ingredients for staples like:

• Croquetas de jamón: Serrano ham croquettes with fig jelly.
• Patatas bravas: crispy potato cubes
• Gambas al ajillo: sautéed shrimp in garlic sauce. 

Brunch delights, with huevos Benedictinos: eggs Benedict with chorizo, and chicken and waffles. Dinner features the tabla mixta: a board of tetilla and Manchego cheese, Serrano ham and chorizo–as well as the paella mixta, a shareable seafood rice dish. 

For dessert, churros con chocolate: fried dough with chocolate sauce and dulce de leche, is as frequently ordered and enjoyed here as it is in Spain.

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