Diner’s Guide to Coconut Grove Restaurants

Considered Miami's oldest neighborhood, Coconut Grove is known for its tight-knit community, leafy residential streets and a whole lot of good eating. Older haunts and newer hotspots share real estate along Main Highway and at reimagined destinations like CocoWalk, making it easy to spend a full day exploring the eclectic restaurants in Coconut Grove.

Start with a hand-rolled bagel sandwich from a tiny spot that’s won over locals and visitors alike, pitstop for afternoon conch fritters and waterfront views and end with a tasting menu at one of Miami’s MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Here are some of our favorite Coconut Grove restaurants for an amazing meal out.

El Bagel

Mornings in Coconut Grove start at El Bagel, where pillowy-soft bagels come smothered in schmear or built into sandwich combinations you won’t find anywhere else. Think guava marmalade and cream cheese topped with papitas (potato stix) and a fried egg – a true only-in-Miami concept.

Locals also love the Lox Supreme, piled high with fresh toppings. The counter spot on Grand Avenue is small, and it's popular on the weekend, so plan to find seating nearby at CocoWalk or make it a picnic at Peacock Park.

Drinking Pig

Drinking Pig BBQ is among the newer restaurants generating buzz along Main Highway. The concept, tucked away in a courtyard, fuses slow-smoked American traditions with vibrant Caribbean flavors.

Sit outside and work your way through brisket, spare ribs, smoked turkey and chicken. The Jamaican brisket patties are a must, alongside sides of macaroni and cheese and cornbread. Pro tip: Head over to the next-door speakeasy, Mae’s Room, for a nightcap – and one of the town’s best dirty martinis.

Omakai

Sushi and approachable omakase dining come together at Omakai at CocoWalk. The airy, light-filled space works equally well for a casual lunch or a proper date night. Happy hour is a draw in its own right – $5 select white wines and prosecco paired with appetizers, nigiri and hand rolls all under $6.

For dinner, 3 tasting tiers range from the Oma to the Oma Deluxe to The Omakai Experience, a 9-course menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and the freshest cuts of fish, priced at $75 per person.

GreenStreet Cafe

For brunch in Coconut Grove, GreenStreet Cafe is as close to an institution as it gets. One of the neighborhood’s longest-running gathering spots for a leisurely meal, this shady sidewalk perch boasts some of the best people-watching around.

The cinnamon roll pancakes and a frosé cocktail are the obvious starting point, but the menu holds up any time of day. GreenStreet is open 7 days a week, so it’s just as easy to drop in for a weekday lunch as a lively weekend morning.

AVA MediterrAegean

Inspired by Greece’s whitewashed Cycladic Islands, Ava MediterrAegean is open and airy, with a terrace, a main dining room and a members-only inner sanctuary called AVA MM.

The menu pays tribute to the region with refined takes on familiar flavors. The spanakopita arrives as a delicate, crispy phyllo pastry with golden raisins and authentic Greek feta, while the Athenian Lobster Linguini, served nestled in its shell, is excellent for sharing.

Bayshore Club

Bayshore Club sits on a genuinely interesting piece of Coconut Grove history – the former site of Pan American’s first seaplane terminal. Now, it’s a laid-back waterfront restaurant with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and a menu underscored by fresh seafood.

Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday with half-priced cocktails, beer and wine, plus bites like ceviche tostones and conch fritters. Time your visit with sunset for peak Miami waterfront vibes.

MICHELIN Star Dining in Coconut Grove

Ariete

Among the best places to eat in Miami, Ariete leaves a lasting impression. Chef Michael Beltran channels his Cuban heritage and French training into a menu that couldn’t exist anywhere else – think seared foie gras with cocoa nibs and plantain pavè.

Do try the dry-aged roasted duck breast for two. In this lavish table-side experience, a duck press is wheeled out to render rich gravy from the duck's marrow and juices. The restaurant has held a MICHELIN star for 4 consecutive years. A tasting menu is also available for those who want to put the whole meal in Chef’s hands.

Chug’s Diner

Chef Michael Beltran’s MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-recommended Chug’s Diner is known for fun, affordable spins on Miami and Cuban-American diner favorites, including fritas, a hefty cast-iron pancake and croquetas loaded with bacon, egg and cheese. Plus, his new counter-service sister concept, Chuggie’s, is right next door, a no-frills burger joint where nothing on the menu costs more than $11.

Krüs Kitchen

MICHELIN-recommended (and Green Star awarded) Krüs Kitchen is a casual, creative restaurant and market specializing in seasonal dishes and natural wines. A long glass block window stretches into an arched skylight that spans the room, making it one of the more striking dining spaces in Coconut Grove.

The menu changes a few times a year with dishes centered around local farmers and purveyors. If they’re on the menu, order the heirloom tomato and tuna tartare combo and the bone-in Iberico pork chops.

Los Félix

Los Félix was among Miami’s first restaurants to earn a MICHELIN star, and the Meso-American–inspired menu still earns every bit of that recognition. The indoor-outdoor space focuses on heirloom corn, cacao and chiles – the kitchen mills its own corn daily for fresh tortillas.

Menu staples include pork cheek carnitas, grilled octopus tacos and chilaquiles. The restaurant shares its address with sister concept Krüs Kitchen, located directly above.