15 Best Cocktail Bars in Coral Gables

“Excellent meal and dining experience. My wife and I really miss the old Shula’s 347 and have been waiting for a new go-to restaurant to open in the South Miami/Pinecrest area. We found it…in the same location. The Caesar salad and [not so] spicy tuna tartare were an excellent start complemented by the roasted chicken dish with broccolini on the side. Each plate was as good or better than the last, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was terrific. We even had an unexpected Chef Jeremy Ford sighting as he presented a beautiful Tomahawk Ribeye to a neighboring table. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Don't look any further, make a reservation to eat here and I promise you will not regret it! From the moment you walk into Pisco y Nazca, the vibrant Latin vibe is present everywhere you look. The decor is absolutely gorgeous inside and outside and the tables are very comfortably spaced. From your first hello until your last step in the restaurant, everybody you interact with is extremely attentive, friendly, and eager to help you out. But most importantly, the flavors of this place are exquisite. We went as a group of four and shared an array of about eight dishes and it is impossible to pick a favorite. The ingredients are extremely fresh and cooked to perfection. If you like Peruvian food this restaurant is a must! Everything about our experience was absolutely amazing!“

“your not that good to demand a reservation fee $50 if you cannot cancel 24 hrs before your reservation. I was going to go two days before mothers day but cancel it. I have been to the french laundry in yountsville this bistro is no where near the french Laundry. Your arrogant attitude will be your downfall“

“Nice interiors. We chose this place because they had live music. Food was great, but I ordered the picanha steak and there was a lot of gristle. I showed all the gristle I had to take out of my mouth and put on my plate to the waitress, and asked her to speak to the chef. They didn't do anything about it. Everything else was great.“

“The place is a little hard to find since there's no sign outside but the waitress was kind enough to waive us down. Food was amazing! I did find a bone and salmon skin on my salmon benedict but nothing to knock down. We had Mia as our waiter and she was soo kind, enthusiastic and provided exceptional service. Shes really the best“

“The atmosphere and the service were on point. Unfortunately the food was not. The salmon tacos were a disappointment even though the server recommended them. The lime-cabbage "salad" was minuscule and hidden under the salmon which was lacking in flavor. The salmon portions were a good size. Where were the cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, as listed on the description? The salsa portion was gone in two bites. I remember going to Mariposa when it first opened and it was exquisite. It wasn't close to that during my visit. They were out of decaf coffee? Really?“

“This place is fantastic!! Real Mexican food according to some Mexican friends.I had the enmoladas. They were delicious. Some friends ate the Don Guillermo and the meat was simply cooked the way they wanted, exquisite!!!The salsa verde for the chips, the different moles are to die for. Their margaritas are great, not watery, you feel the alcoholic content of good tequila and other liquors in them.The waiters are so polite, always ready to explain the menu. José was the one taking care of our table. He answered ALL our questions about mezcal, and had the gesture of gifting us with shots of mezcal with tajín, and an orange wedge. That was out of this world... way better than tequila shots. Try the tajín even with tequila shots, that mix of salt, spices and "pique" is wonderful for your taste buds.I love the white winged pigs that hang from the ceiling!!!“

“Had a great date night with a friend. It was our first time there. A shout out to Dennis our waitperson. He was engaging, prompt, and knew that line between being present to speak to our needs without being overbearing. We really enjoyed meeting him. This is another one of Olympia's upscale restaurants. You're greeted with a lot of noise as you enter. The acoustics shoot a lot of patron noise to the front door so be sure to sit on the raised platform near the bar or in the second room of you want a quieter experience. I had the fish and chips and my friend had the chicken pot pie. Both were very good. You'd think living in the Pacific NW good fish and chips would be served at most restaurants. Nope. It's almost always prepared with too heavy a batter. Uptown Grill crafted a delicious version that was breaded just right and fried to perfection. The chicken pot pie looked delicious and my friend said it was very good.The one negative element was my martini. I asked for a dirty martini with a twist of lemon and olives. The drink was fine but the presentation was lacking. One olive and a twist dropped into the glass. If they charge 12 bucks for a drink I'd hope they'd craft its appearance to match the cost. Didn't stop me from ordering second, though. I was thirsty!!“

“Best location for Hispanic amd Cuban family events gatherings and celebrations. They have Sunday evening bar nights with authentic Hispanic live music and the crowd albeit older is a lot of fun. Drinks se premium amen very affordable. And they have good Cuban. food and accommodate for party's and celebrations.“

“I recently came here to watch an Arsenal soccer game as this is a bar that supports the team here in Miami. What a fun time! It honestly felt like I was back in college. Of course, not the college bar prices. I can't speak to what it's normally like as I came Saturday mid day to watch a game and then again yesterday around the same time, but the vibe was really fun! Service was a bit slow to get a drink, but it was pretty packed. I tried the " Award Winning Wings" as well. $16 for 10 and we did 5 Asian style and 5 lemon pepper. Pretty good!“

“Beautiful location, set up and ambiance. Ordered the corn ribs, the pan con tomate which was my favorite and the lobster rolls that were good too. The empanadas were hot and so delicious, we requested more. Due to our server forgetting to bring the shrimps we ordered, it arrived at our table luke warm to cold and not very good. A very loud and big party were seated in the covered (echoing) part near us, unfortunately that tainted my experience. Spoke to the manager in the front and requested another area, was told to wait about 10 min to see if a party showed up for a table in another area and were completely forgotten about for 30+ minutes. Once the food came out and the second round of drinks, we were approached and asked if we wanted to be moved when we had a 2 hour sitting limit and were about done. Unsure if I'd return but the food and drinks were good.“

“Had a light lunch at Cascade poolside at the Biltmore and it was fabulous. You can’t beat the beautiful location next to the pool. I ordered Shrimp Ceviche and a Stella. The ceviche was very fresh with bits of avocado, mango and jalapeño and lots of lime juice. It was very tart just the way I like it. The chips were fantastic with a sprinkling of Tejin—Spicy and crunchy. They were out of Stella on tap, so I had the can, which was fine, but not as good a the tap. The service was prompt and friendly. If the rest of the menu is a good as the Ceviche, you’re in luck!“

“The Capital Burger in RTC unleashed a burger so well-seasoned, even my taste buds started a standing ovation. My patty was cooked to perfection--I haven't seen this level of culinary wizardry since my microwave learned to defrost. The smoked Gouda cheese fries? They're on a first-name basis with extraterrestrials, that's how out of this world they are. Sean, the bartender, not only crafts drinks but could probably negotiate world peace with an Expresso martini in hand. This place is so beautiful; I'm considering bringing a sketch artist next time. Outstanding food, stellar service--it's like the restaurant hired food ninjas and service wizards. Capital Burger, you're the Michelangelo of the culinary canvas!“

“The place was wonderful!! I was not my first time there but it’s always a pleasure to come. Our server Kamile made the experience amazing and super fun. The drinks, soups, and entrees were tasty and delicious. I would recommend the Prime French Dip. Overall, I loved the place as usual and will continue to go.“

“Went for my grandmas birthday and she loved it, the indoor ambiance is beautiful and so calm, they play live music as well and it just makes the room feel so amazing, the food is amazing though my mother and grandmother felt it was a little underseasoned, it was fantastic overall, drinks were great and our server was so friendly and made the experience much better, we do wish they did do dessert but it was for brunch which is completely understandable, the overall experience is amazing and really a place worth checking out“