Founded in 2018 as an outpost of chef Trabocchi's Michelin-starred restaurant in D.C., the Coral Gables staple will close briefly before reopening as Daniel's Steakhouse – Miami (Daniel's Miami), at the end of July, under the sole direction of Gioia Hospitality.
If the name sounds familiar, that's because Daniel's is already drawing buzz in Fort Lauderdale. Opened just last fall, the concept earned a spot in the Michelin Guide within six months, an impressive feat for a newcomer in an oversaturated steakhouse scene.
Fans of Daniel’s in Fort Lauderdale Are In for a Treat
The Miami iteration will be helmed by Gioia founder Thomas Angelo and daughter Kassidy Angelo, alongside culinary director Daniel Ganem, director of operations Scott Ozler, and wine director Daniel Bishop, all part of the same team behind Fiola's success."We are all very excited," Angelo tells New Times. "Same team, but our concept and our brand. A lot of the same dishes, same wine list, great pastas, but now with a world-class steak program. A beautiful refurbishment of the interior will be done, [too]."
Expect Daniel's Miami to pick up where Fiola leaves off: sourcing prime cuts and Florida-grown produce, paired with an award-winning wine list. The menu will likely feature standouts like the hamachi crudo with strawberries and Wagyu tartare with Kaluga caviar, dishes already popular up north.
Farewell to Fiola
The two hospitality groups first joined forces in 2018, launching Fiola Miami as a sister restaurant to Trabocchi's flagship restaurant in D.C. Known for its elegant atmosphere, wonderful service, and seasonal Italian fare, the Coral Gables location quickly earned Michelin recognition and a loyal following. In 2024, New Times recognized Fiola Miami as the Best Restaurant in Coral Gables. But now, Gioia is betting big on its own homegrown concept, and if Daniel's Fort Lauderdale is any indication, it's a smart move.Gioia Hospitality, the only South Florida-based group with Michelin-recommended restaurants in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties, has been on a growth streak. In addition to Daniel's, the group opened D's Sports Bar, a high-end comfort food concept, earlier this year, and plans to debut La Sponda, a waterfront restaurant at Vita at Grove Isle, in late 2025.
Chef Trabocchi, meanwhile, will open Fiolina, his first airport concept, at the International Terminal of Dulles Airport near Washington, D.C., in August 2025.
Daniel's Miami. 1500 San Ignacio Ave., Coral Gables. Opening Late July 2025.
