Top Five Restaurants in Coral Gables

There’s
no shortage of competitive and worthy restaurants in and around just
the heart of Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile, but what sets these
establishments apart from their contemporaries in the cozy
community are the invariables. These five restaurants rise to the
top of their respective categories.

Palme d’Or
This consistently
remarkable jewel within the hallowed Biltmore Hotel boasts the exceptional
French nouvelle cuisine of chef Philippe Ruiz and an impressive wine
list that enhances his perfectly portioned dishes. The antiquated
ambiance could use a face-lift, but it still boasts an ideal locale for
special occasions. Palme d’Or’s website; 1200 Anastasia Avenue; 305-445-1926

Christy’s

Miami seems
reluctant to shake an overabundance of stuffy steak houses.
Nonetheless, Christy’s has been an institution in the neighborhood
for 32 years, whose guests sleep well at night knowing
the restaurant will provide the quality steak and topnotch service that
has made it a premiere steak house. Christy’s website; 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd.; 305-446-1400

Randazzo’s
Little Italy

Southern Italian cuisine is about comfort food and
leaving the restaurant with a full belly. It’s difficult not to fall
in love with the over-the-top red walls, mobster décor, and tributes
to countless Italian-Americans. This unpretentious Italian restaurant
is all about big, home-cooked meals and enjoying the company you’re
with. Randazzo’s Little Italy’s website; 385 Miracle Mile; 305-448-7002

Francesco

Peruvian cuisine, including universally acclaimed ceviche, is brought
to upscale life in a cozy setting that is as appropriate for a
business lunch as a romantic dinner. The freshness of the seafood is
unparalleled. 325 Alcazar Ave.; 305-446-1600

Caffe
Abbracci

This staple of fine Northern Italian dining for more than 20 years has remained a fashionable spot for locals and celebrities alike.
The menu reinvents itself, unlike the tacky dining room, but the place always delivers an exceptional meal. Caffe Abbracci’s website; 318 Aragon Ave.; 305-441-0700