In an area like Coral Gables that known for its amazing
restaurants, residents and visitors always have a major decision to make when
heading out to eat. There are so many
from which to choose that it makes it so hard to decide. Because it is such a “walkable” city, many
Coral Gables neighborhoods are within walking distance to a lot of them, it is
nice to make an evening out of going out to dinner by walking to and from the
restaurant. Even in the summer, the
evenings cool some so it is such a pleasant way to cap off a perfect day in the
Florida sunshine. To give you an idea of
the community’s favorite places, here is a list of five of the top rated Coral
Gables restaurants:
Gusto Fino Italian
Deli, 271 Alhambra Circle. Let’s
face it – there is nothing like a good Italian deli and at Gusto Fino is as
authentic as you can get. From the
atmosphere to the mouthwatering delicacies prepared with so much love, this is
one of Coral Gables top places to eat.
The sandwiches are absolutely amazing and full of fresh
ingredients. Everyone always raves about
the meatball and chicken parmesan sandwiches but, no matter what you order, you
will be back for more. Gusto just moved
to a new and larger location only a few blocks from the former location. The prices are reasonable with items on the
menu costing no more than $12 – that includes dishes like Chicken Parmigiano
and other large pasta dishes. Visitors
must venture into Gusto for lunch – it is a favorite for most Coral Gables
residents! Hours are 11am – 6pm, Monday
through Saturday.
Pete’s Authentic
Cooking, 153 Giralda Avenue.
“Authentic” is the perfect word to describe another favorite
breakfast/lunch spot in Coral Gables.
Located just off the Miracle Mile on Restaurant Row, Pete’s offers a
wide variety of delicious sandwiches, salads and so much more as well as
wonderful breakfast and brunch fares. It is situated within a nice quick walk
from several Coral Gables condominiums and neighborhoods which makes for a nice
walk in the Florida sunshine. Pete’s is
very popular spot in Downtown Coral Gables so it is more than likely going to
have a crowd but once you eat here, you will know why it is so crowded. It has a casual atmosphere with a touch of
sophistication just as you expect a place in Coral Gables to have. In addition to the standard menu lots of
options including vegan and gluten-free, there are always specials on a
blackboard that are just as delicious.
Pete’s is open only on weekdays between 8am and 4pm and is a great place
to meet up with friends or take out of town guests.
Frenchie’s American
Diner, 2618 Galiano Street. This restaurant combines the best of French
and American cuisine into a restaurant that seems to be a favorite with most
anyone who eats here. Where else can you
get a Duck Confit Club Sandwich with Fries (French fries that is)? Duck Confit on a club! Luckily Frenchie’s is open for lunch and
dinner with the most delectable dishes one can imagine. But plan on dining at Frenchie’s on a
weeknight because they are closed on the weekends. Probably the most popular thing is the French
Onion Soup and when you see the bubbly cheese over the onion soup then taste
it, you will be in heaven! Situated just
off the Miracle Mile, Frenchie’s is located in the heart of Downtown Coral
Gables and within walking distance to many well-known Coral Gables condominiums
like Ten Aragon and other neighborhoods.
Uvaggio, 70 Miracle
Mile. Everyone loves a good tapas
restaurant and in Coral Gables, the favorite tapas place is Uvaggio. Situated on the Miracle Mile, this is a top
notch wine bar that has a strong European influence and is simply a fabulous
place to meet up with friends after work or end a day of Miracle Mile shopping
with wine and tapas. The place is small
with only six tables but it is not what you would call overcrowded. The service is impeccable which makes the
experience that much better. The options
are delicious with items like duck confit with cherries, goat cheese hummus
and, wait for it, cinnamon roll bread pudding.
Open nightly Monday through Saturday since April, everyone in the area
has been raving about it, so if you haven’t already, head over to Uvaggio for
some of the best food and wine you will ever eat and drink.
Café Bistro at
Nordstrom, Village of Merrick Park.
It would not be right if we did not mention the Café Bistro at
Nordstrom. They have so many delicious
items on their menu that it is common to hear “let’s go eat at Nordstrom.” This place is different in that everyone
orders at the counter then waits for the staff to bring it to your table. It is a very elegant process to order though
so that shouldn't throw anyone off. A
couple of the most popular items on the menu that get the most “ooo’s and
ahhh’s” are the Citrus Turkey Sandwich and the crab bisque. It is kid-friendly which makes it easy when
shopping with the kids. But when solo or
with friends, it is the perfect spot to stop and enjoy lunch or an early dinner
while shopping. Luckily, it is open
seven days a week for lunch and dinner and like the others mentioned here, it
is within walking distance from several Coral Gables condominiums like 55
Merrick and neighborhoods like Gables Riviera and Granada.
Tons of Top Rated Restaurants
In addition to the elegant and tropical atmosphere for which
Coral Gables is known, restaurants are something that keep people coming to our
city beautiful. There are tons of top
rated restaurants from which to choose.
The ones mentioned here are a handful of those that get the most rave
reviews and high ratings.
