Morton’s The Steakhouse

Handsome, clubby, and corporate, this steakhouse ranks as one of the best chains in the nation. USDA prime meat-eors include the double-cut 14-ounce filet mignon, the 20-ounce New York strip sirloin, and the 24-ounce porterhouse. The hamburger, served at lunch only, is also a beloved creature here, as are the house salad sprinkled with blue […]

Mty Smoothie

The choices here are overwhelming, the possibilities endless. You could spend days crafting a perfect smoothie – creamy, fruity, low-cal, herbally enhanced, or protein-boosted. Or you could start with a house specialty, such as the Yan & Jan (passion fruit, banana, strawberry, and raspberry) and build whatever elixir you crave. Need a little immune boost? […]

Mylos Greek Bistro Bar

As you enter the restaurant, you’ll pass a wooden cart containing whole snappers displayed atop a bed of shimmering crushed ice. Go for it – grilled, filleted tableside, and served with a splash of vibrant olive oil and smattering of capers, the pristine snapper is one of Mylos’ gems. Back up to the beginning of […]

Nube Coffee Bar

Nube, a quaint shop near Coral Gables City Hall, serves coffee hailing from small farms in places such as Brazil and Ethiopia, and roasted by Panther Coffee, a local independent. There are no venti white chocolate lattes or any drinks of that sort here. Nube’s menu offers straightforward drinks – espresso, American, cappuccino, latte, frappe, […]

Orno

Niven Patel opened Orno at the Thesis Hotel in Coral Gables in late 2021. The space is an ideal setting for his culinary artistry, from the stunning dining room filled with greenery and accented by pale pinks and gold tones to the large, green-tiled wood-burning oven that serves as the focal point of the open […]

Ortanique on the Mile

It’s been more than 20 years since Ortanique opened on “the Mile” in July 1999, but chef/owner Cindy Hutson’s Caribbean-influenced Cuisine of the Sun never grows old. Red Stripe-steamed mussels, jerk chicken penne pasta, West Indian-style bouillabaisse in curried coconut broth – let’s face it, you can’t get this sort of fare anywhere else in […]

Palme d’Or

The venerable grand dame of dining is usually reserved for marriage proposals and graduations. The food is French, but it’s far from traditional. It’s served in trendy and tasty appetizer-size portions so diners can assemble their own four- or six-course grazing prix fixes. Menu items include indulgences such as seared foie gras, king crab, seared […]

Pasion del Cielo

If you ever find yourself half-naked in a Coral Gables condo at 10 p.m., grinding your teeth and picking your scabs, you have a problem. You need caffeine and you need it badly. But there’s a bigger problem. Your usual supplier, Starbucks, has already closed for the night. Ditto for Barnes & Noble. Even your […]

Pastor at Pascal

Pastor at Pascal – formerly Pascal’s on Ponce – proves that a beloved classic can evolve without losing its soul. The new Basque chef wisely kept Pascal Oudin’s legendary French staples after he retired in 2024, like the Gruyère soufflé and the duck confit, while weaving in Spanish hits such as Galician octopus and Iberian […]

Patagonia Home Made Products

Argentines are known for their arrogance and red meat. At Patagonia, you get plenty of the latter without much of the former. Miami has a glut of Argentine meat factories/steak houses, and most are pricey. But this place in Coral Gables seems to dispense with presentation in favor of substance. Sure, there’s no waiter service […]

Peppy’s in the Gables

Don’t be misled by the vaguely Spanish name — this place is purely Italian. It also looks more like a cottage than a restaurant, which only amplifies the cozy and intimate vibe that makes this romantic little eatery an excellent date spot. While nibbling complimentary roasted-and-mashed garlic spread on crusty bread, enjoy the charms of […]