clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

13 South Florida Tourist Traps That Are Actually Good

9 of the Best Places for Pizza in Jacksonville

14 Stellar Places to Eat in Pinecrest

More in Miami See more maps
burger on a plate.
The Vinya burger.
Vinya

15 Superb Coral Gables Restaurants

Where to dine in the City Beautiful.

by Olee Fowler Updated
View as Map
The Vinya burger.
| Vinya
by Olee Fowler Updated

Coral Gables’ restaurant scene has had a resurgence of sorts over the past few years. While chain steakhouses and old-school eateries used to dominate the neighborhood, a slew of new restaurants have popped up offering different types of flavors, techniques, and exciting cuisines that the neighborhood has never seen before. Here are 15 restaurants to check out in Coral Gables right now.

Read More
If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy.

Lion & The Rambler

Copy Link

What originally started out as a tasting-menu-only restaurant has quickly transformed into a relaxed, California-inspired outpost with an a la carte menu and Miami influences. Taking over the former Eating House space is Coral Gables, the creative cuisine by chef and owner Michael Bolen showcases familiar dishes with hard-to-find products like steak tartare with green blueberry capers; grilled maitake mushrooms with escargot butter; and koji-aged New York Strip with green peas.

804 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 603-7612
(305) 603-7612

Also featured in:

Caja Caliente

Copy Link

Make every day Taco Tuesday with Caja Caliente. Not only does it serve up its eclectic Cuban tacos filled with everything from chicken to gator, it also offers croquetas, bowls, quesadillas, and empanadas. And for those looking to get their brunch fix, every weekend it serves up its menu with offerings like Cuban coffee-soaked French toast, guava pancakes, and more.

808 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 431-1947
(786) 431-1947

Also featured in:

MKT Kitchen/QP Tapas

Copy Link

This Coral Gables cafe and market offers everything from decadent pastries, classic breakfast options, a variety of sandwiches, entrees, family meals, and even stone crabs (when in season). Plus, guests can pick up a bottle of wine and dry goods from its onsite marketplace. Every Friday and Saturday night, the space transforms into a buzzy pop-up dubbed QP Tapas serving creative Izakaya-style Spanish tapas.

1831 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 882-2600
(305) 882-2600

Also featured in:

Bachour

Copy Link

While many flock to Bachour for its artistic dessert creations, the food menu is quite popular, too. Highlights include a croissant French toast, chicken curry tartine with frisee, and steak and frites featuring a 45-day aged New York strip loin. 

2020 Salzedo St, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 203-0552
(305) 203-0552

Also featured in:

Threefold Cafe

Copy Link

The only Aussie restaurant in town, Threefold Cafe is the spot in the Gables for a casual breakfast, serving Panther Coffee and Zak the Baker bread. Plus, it has an all-day breakfast menu of fun (hearty) plates like “Big Bad Aussie,” “Hash Tag This,” and “Toasted Like A Tourist.”

141 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL
(305) 704-8007
(305) 704-8007

Also featured in:

Zitz Sum

Copy Link

After becoming a runaway favorite during the COVID-19 shutdown through social media, “Asian-ish” restaurant Zitz Sum opened a permanent outpost in Coral Gables. Diners can feast on dishes like cucumber salad, charred cabbage, grilled pork chops, and wagyu — but don’t worry, the dumplings also make the menu. To wash the bites back, guests can sip on a large selection of natural wines, sake, and beer.

396 Alhambra Cir Suite 155, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 409-6920
(786) 409-6920

Also featured in:

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

Copy Link

This traditional Mexican restaurant has been a cornerstone of Giralda for nearly a decade, making a name for itself with hearty Mexican fare, a variety of boozy tequila cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends.

2299 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444-2955
(305) 444-2955

Also featured in:

Tur Kitchen

Copy Link

This chic Mediterranean restaurant serves up elevated versions of classics like manti filled with spiced lamb, pides topped with shrimp or mushrooms, wagyu strip, and braised goat. For those who really want to explore what the restaurant has to offer, opt for the tasting menu, which frequently rotates, offering seven courses paired with wine that take guests on a taste of the region.

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 483-8014
(786) 483-8014

Also featured in:

Cebada Rooftop

Copy Link

Rooftop dining and Coral Gables doesn’t typically go hand-in-hand, but Cebada Rooftop is looking to change that with its rooftop dining options. Sip on cheekily named cocktails while dining on a wide selection of raw bar dishes, including $2 oysters at happy hour and shareable dishes like lobster rolls, bone marrow, crispy corn ribs, and sausage rolls housed in medianoche buns topped with caviar.

124 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 409-2287
(786) 409-2287

Also featured in:

Luca Osteria

Copy Link

While the now-shuttered Eating House, which closed after a decade-long run in 2021, put chef Giorgio Rapicavoli on the culinary map — Luca Osteria is what solidified his place in Miami’s food scene for years to come. While the restaurant offers considerably more refined dishes from Rapicavoli, highlighting his Italian roots, guests can still find the irreverence and humor that made Eating House such a hit sprinkled throughout the menu. It features Italian classics updated with modern techniques and flavors on pedestrian-friendly Giralda Avenue. Think items like pappardelle with beef short rib bolognese, wagyu beef carpaccio, and bluefin tuna Caprese, alongside spruced-up versions of Italian-influenced cocktails. 

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 381-5097
(305) 381-5097

Also featured in:

Graziano's in the Gables

Copy Link

This carnivore’s destination features a huge variety of cuts of grilled meat to choose from with a wide array of sides, as well as paninis, burgers, chicken, fish, pastas, and Argentine street food. Compliment the meal with a bottle of wine from the impression selection available without a corkage fee.

394 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 774-3599
(305) 774-3599

Also featured in:

Caffe Abbracci

Copy Link

This longstanding Italian restaurant is a staple in the Coral Gables neighborhood. Serving up crowd-favorite dishes like beef carpaccio, lobster ravioli, veal chops, and branzino daily to a faithful clientele.

318 Aragon Ave, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 441-0700
(305) 441-0700

Vinya Table

Copy Link

The wine pros at Key Biscayne’s Vinya Market have debuted their latest restaurant: Vinya Table in Coral Gables. Inspired by the greenery found throughout Coral Gables, the 152-seat restaurant has an American menu and an extensive by-the-glass wine program. Guests can dine on dishes like Pernod mussels, Manchego and truffle risotto, 42-ounce Tomahawk, and guava flan, while sipping on a wide array of wines from rare and collectible wines.

266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 203-4229
(305) 203-4229

Also featured in:

Bulla Gastrobar

Copy Link

A casual Spanish spot that has been a longtime pillar in the Coral Gables neighborhood boasts high-top tables, tasty sangria, and hearty tapas like suckling pig hash, veal and pork burgers, and oxtail flatbread.

2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
(305) 441-0107
(305) 441-0107

Also featured in:

Christy's Restaurant

Copy Link

Coral Gables’ resident steakhouse has been in business since 1978. The restaurant got a revamp and new ownership in recent years, but guests can still enjoy a classic Christy’s experience they’ve known for decades. Kick the meal off with one of the best Caesar salads in Miami, before ordering a well-executed steak, and then end with the table side flambeed Baked Alaska. A martini or a vintage red from its expansive list complete the experience.

3101 Ponce de Leon, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 446-1400
(305) 446-1400

Also featured in:

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Lion & The Rambler

804 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

What originally started out as a tasting-menu-only restaurant has quickly transformed into a relaxed, California-inspired outpost with an a la carte menu and Miami influences. Taking over the former Eating House space is Coral Gables, the creative cuisine by chef and owner Michael Bolen showcases familiar dishes with hard-to-find products like steak tartare with green blueberry capers; grilled maitake mushrooms with escargot butter; and koji-aged New York Strip with green peas.

804 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 603-7612
(305) 603-7612

Caja Caliente

808 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Make every day Taco Tuesday with Caja Caliente. Not only does it serve up its eclectic Cuban tacos filled with everything from chicken to gator, it also offers croquetas, bowls, quesadillas, and empanadas. And for those looking to get their brunch fix, every weekend it serves up its menu with offerings like Cuban coffee-soaked French toast, guava pancakes, and more.

808 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 431-1947
(786) 431-1947

MKT Kitchen/QP Tapas

1831 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This Coral Gables cafe and market offers everything from decadent pastries, classic breakfast options, a variety of sandwiches, entrees, family meals, and even stone crabs (when in season). Plus, guests can pick up a bottle of wine and dry goods from its onsite marketplace. Every Friday and Saturday night, the space transforms into a buzzy pop-up dubbed QP Tapas serving creative Izakaya-style Spanish tapas.

1831 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 882-2600
(305) 882-2600

Bachour

2020 Salzedo St, Miami, FL 33134

While many flock to Bachour for its artistic dessert creations, the food menu is quite popular, too. Highlights include a croissant French toast, chicken curry tartine with frisee, and steak and frites featuring a 45-day aged New York strip loin. 

2020 Salzedo St, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 203-0552
(305) 203-0552

Threefold Cafe

141 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL

The only Aussie restaurant in town, Threefold Cafe is the spot in the Gables for a casual breakfast, serving Panther Coffee and Zak the Baker bread. Plus, it has an all-day breakfast menu of fun (hearty) plates like “Big Bad Aussie,” “Hash Tag This,” and “Toasted Like A Tourist.”

141 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL
(305) 704-8007
(305) 704-8007

Zitz Sum

396 Alhambra Cir Suite 155, Coral Gables, FL 33134

After becoming a runaway favorite during the COVID-19 shutdown through social media, “Asian-ish” restaurant Zitz Sum opened a permanent outpost in Coral Gables. Diners can feast on dishes like cucumber salad, charred cabbage, grilled pork chops, and wagyu — but don’t worry, the dumplings also make the menu. To wash the bites back, guests can sip on a large selection of natural wines, sake, and beer.

396 Alhambra Cir Suite 155, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 409-6920
(786) 409-6920

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

2299 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This traditional Mexican restaurant has been a cornerstone of Giralda for nearly a decade, making a name for itself with hearty Mexican fare, a variety of boozy tequila cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic date night or a casual dinner with friends.

2299 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444-2955
(305) 444-2955

Tur Kitchen

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This chic Mediterranean restaurant serves up elevated versions of classics like manti filled with spiced lamb, pides topped with shrimp or mushrooms, wagyu strip, and braised goat. For those who really want to explore what the restaurant has to offer, opt for the tasting menu, which frequently rotates, offering seven courses paired with wine that take guests on a taste of the region.

259 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 483-8014
(786) 483-8014

Cebada Rooftop

124 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Rooftop dining and Coral Gables doesn’t typically go hand-in-hand, but Cebada Rooftop is looking to change that with its rooftop dining options. Sip on cheekily named cocktails while dining on a wide selection of raw bar dishes, including $2 oysters at happy hour and shareable dishes like lobster rolls, bone marrow, crispy corn ribs, and sausage rolls housed in medianoche buns topped with caviar.

124 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 409-2287
(786) 409-2287

Luca Osteria

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

While the now-shuttered Eating House, which closed after a decade-long run in 2021, put chef Giorgio Rapicavoli on the culinary map — Luca Osteria is what solidified his place in Miami’s food scene for years to come. While the restaurant offers considerably more refined dishes from Rapicavoli, highlighting his Italian roots, guests can still find the irreverence and humor that made Eating House such a hit sprinkled throughout the menu. It features Italian classics updated with modern techniques and flavors on pedestrian-friendly Giralda Avenue. Think items like pappardelle with beef short rib bolognese, wagyu beef carpaccio, and bluefin tuna Caprese, alongside spruced-up versions of Italian-influenced cocktails. 

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 381-5097
(305) 381-5097

Graziano's in the Gables

394 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This carnivore’s destination features a huge variety of cuts of grilled meat to choose from with a wide array of sides, as well as paninis, burgers, chicken, fish, pastas, and Argentine street food. Compliment the meal with a bottle of wine from the impression selection available without a corkage fee.

394 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 774-3599
(305) 774-3599

Caffe Abbracci

318 Aragon Ave, Miami, FL 33134

This longstanding Italian restaurant is a staple in the Coral Gables neighborhood. Serving up crowd-favorite dishes like beef carpaccio, lobster ravioli, veal chops, and branzino daily to a faithful clientele.

318 Aragon Ave, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 441-0700
(305) 441-0700

Vinya Table

266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

The wine pros at Key Biscayne’s Vinya Market have debuted their latest restaurant: Vinya Table in Coral Gables. Inspired by the greenery found throughout Coral Gables, the 152-seat restaurant has an American menu and an extensive by-the-glass wine program. Guests can dine on dishes like Pernod mussels, Manchego and truffle risotto, 42-ounce Tomahawk, and guava flan, while sipping on a wide array of wines from rare and collectible wines.

266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 203-4229
(305) 203-4229

Bulla Gastrobar

2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL

A casual Spanish spot that has been a longtime pillar in the Coral Gables neighborhood boasts high-top tables, tasty sangria, and hearty tapas like suckling pig hash, veal and pork burgers, and oxtail flatbread.

2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
(305) 441-0107
(305) 441-0107

Christy's Restaurant

3101 Ponce de Leon, Miami, FL 33134

Coral Gables’ resident steakhouse has been in business since 1978. The restaurant got a revamp and new ownership in recent years, but guests can still enjoy a classic Christy’s experience they’ve known for decades. Kick the meal off with one of the best Caesar salads in Miami, before ordering a well-executed steak, and then end with the table side flambeed Baked Alaska. A martini or a vintage red from its expansive list complete the experience.

3101 Ponce de Leon, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 446-1400
(305) 446-1400

Related Maps