Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Ask nearly anyone in Miami, and they’re likely to tell you that their favorite place to have an unpretentious round of drinks is Flanigan’s. Joe “Big Daddy” Flanigan opened the first Flanigan’s in 1959 in Pompano Beach. The nautical-themed bar was a hit for its ice-cold beer, fresh seafood, and baby back ribs. The only […]

The Fresh Market

Fresh Market looks like an old-time general store with better lighting housed in swank digs right alongside Biscayne Bay. Tranquil music and aromatic produce seize your senses as soon as you enter (and, hey, the make-your-own-six-pack-of-beer cooler is definitely engaging), but the island in the center of the store is where the finest array of […]

George’s in the Grove

Georges Eric Farge’s frenetic personality is familiar to anyone who has had the pleasure of dining at Le Bouchon du Grove, where he held court as chef, partner, and dining room trouvère. His infectious spirit nowadays permeates his own eponymous restaurant. George’s keeps menu items to a manageable size: five starters, three salads, three pizzas, […]

Glass & Vine

The menu at Glass & Vine eschews plate sizes and is split into four sections: Snacks, Garden, Sea, and Land. To start, opt for the barbecued spiced nuts that recently included cashews and walnuts tossed in a meringue spiked with garlic and onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and complete seasoning. Left out to dry, the […]

The Goose

This neighborhood joint in The Grove offers 70 different beers, wine by the glass, gourmet nibbles, and the kind of daily happy hour, karaoke, and open mic scene that keeps the locals coming back day after day. The sub tropical vibe is bolstered by a reggae heavy, multi-Latin, local indie music leaning.

GreenStreet Cafe

GreenStreet is the patio café of Coconut Grove. Disagree? Take it up with the hordes of local lunchers crammed into the lush, umbrella-canopied spot on the corner of Main Highway and Commodore Plaza. It isn”t the drink menu — although the just-right bloody marys are stellar — that keeps folks coming. It”s the giant portions […]

Grove Bay Grill

Yes, we miss the beloved Scotty’s Landing, but its reincarnation, Grove Bay Grill, offers the same look – green-and-white-striped canvas awning included – but with a spruced-up menu. And when you take into account stunning bay views, a semicool breeze, and affordable booze, it’s hard not to love this Coconut Grove seafood spot. So although […]

The Grove Spot

Clean design characterizes this simple joint’s appeal. During the day, sunlight fills the two room interior. At dusk, the comfortable porch is the perfect place for a cool drink. And at night the small bar is a good place to grab a seat, chat up your neighbor, or watch the game on the flat screen […]

Happy Wine in the Grove

Happy Wine and Gourmet is more wine shop than anything else (and the bottle and case prices are among the lowest), but it’s also part wine bar, where you can sit down and enjoy your wine with tapas and sandwiches at tables made from casks, crates, and a door-size plank of wood propped up by […]

Jaguar Restaurant

This Coconut Grove staple, named for the elusive cat that was a symbol of power for the Mayan and Aztec, offers South American fare in a colorful setting. Jaguar offers several different ceviches, along with a selection of grilled meats and seafood. Pair your dinner with a South American favorite like a pisco sour or […]