Giving 5 stars after receiving a 5 star service from Andrej. We were here for the last weekend of Miami Spice. Out table wasn’t ready when we arrived but he totally made up for it. He made us feel truly special and accommodated us to feel as comfortable as possible on a very humid Miami night (my mistake for booking outdoor table). Food and drinks were great. Hospitality at its finest, that will make us come back for brunch in the winter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Gerson
Four friends celebrated four birthdays this past Friday night. Management rolled out the red carpet for us with complimentary champagne, dessert, sparkler, and an indoor table! The Miami Spice menu was delicious! Thank you Bouchon staff -- and especially Erin! Denise Gerson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joaquin Cano Fernández-Delgado
We dined at Bouchon Bistro for a special date night and had high expectations given the positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait at the bar for a while. Once seated, it took about 20 minutes for the first dish to arrive, and we never received the bread that is usually served to other tables. We had to ask for it, and it came after we had already started our meal. The second course also took about 20 minutes to arrive, and the dessert I ordered was overcooked and burnt. The staff did apologize several times and offered us a couple of complimentary glasses of champagne and a dessert to take home, but the overall service left much to be desired. We left with a bit of a sour taste in our mouths.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ashley Tkacs
As someone who has dined a Thomas Keller restaurants all over the world I could not be more disappointed in my experience. The food was lackluster and the service was even worse. Severely over cooked steak and our bartender never asked once how our food was. When we paid the bill and none of our food was even touched we still were not asked if anything was wrong. Two people sitting at the bar total and still could not even get the attention we deserved. Very disappointed as we have always had a stellar experience at this other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Mariana Toledo
We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant, unfortunately on my birthday celebration with my family. We had a reservation for the outdoor area, but due to rain, the restaurant informed us upon arrival that the terrace was closed and therefore our table would not be available. We completely understand that weather is beyond anyone’s control. However, the way the situation was handled was unacceptable.
The manager (who was also acting as the host) offered us an alternative in a back room, which was practically outside the restaurant, only accessible by passing through the kitchen. The room had absolutely none of the restaurant’s atmosphere and felt like we were being pushed aside rather than accommodated.
What was most disappointing was not the lack of availability of our reserved table, but the manager’s attitude. At a high-end restaurant, we expected at least a bit of care and hospitality — perhaps the option to wait with a complimentary drink until another table became available, or some effort to find a more suitable solution. Instead, he was rigid, dismissive, and even arrogant, presenting the “suburban back room” as if he were doing us a favor.
This kind of treatment is unacceptable anywhere, but especially at a restaurant of this level. It turned what should have been a special evening into a very frustrating and unpleasant experience.
Service: 1
Shane Shackelford
My wife and I had an outstanding experience at Bouchon Bistro in Coral Gables last year during Miami Spice. It truly blew us away. This year, however, the food quality fell short of that high standard. The filet accompanying the steak frites appeared noticeably smaller than before. That said, the gnocchi was exceptional, and the desserts remained a highlight. I’m fine paying for bottled still or sparkling water, but charging $7 for filtered tap water feels excessive, even in the Gables. When I inquired, the waiter explained it was due to the filtration process, but I can’t help wondering if they assume patrons won’t question it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
A Rodriguez
So many thoughts… while the food tasted good and the place was pretty and the staff was very friendly and attentive (special shout out to them), I was a bit disappointed but perhaps my expectations for a Thomas Keller restaurant where very high. Nothing was really wrong but nothing seemed truly exceptional to justify the price. Maybe I was expecting fine dining like the Surf Club and this is a “bistro” however the prices do not reflect that. Everything tasted good however nothing really stood out that would make me want to come back again. The place is pretty but relied more on the old world vibe from Coral Gables than any truly astonishing new design made for this high end restaurant. I’d rather spend a bit more and go to another Thomas Keller restaurant or relax a bit and go to a more unique and laid back french restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ruben del Cristo
Garrett is an amazing chef and person. The food is great and will be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth S
I came here with a friend. We decided to check out the Miami Spice menu.
We made reservations and we were sat immediately.
The waiter was very nice and helpful. They brought out a fresh loaf of baked bread and a side of warm pistachios.
We both decided on the escargot for our appetizers. They came out very hot. They had little flaky pastries on top of them. The escargot was very small. I’ve had them several times but they’ve never been this small before. But they were delicious.
As our main entree we both ordered the steak frites. The filet mignon was delicious with a tasty herbed butter on top. The fries were ok. They seemed like previously frozen fries. Not the high quality you would expect at a restaurant of this sort. But, the steak was perfect and that’s the most important thing.
For our desserts we both ordered the Bouchons au Chocolat. It was yummy, but honestly it just seemed like a cylinder shaped brownie. They were very small, which was perfect because by that point in the meal you’re already pretty full. A small amount of dessert is all you need, and even then, we didn’t finish them.
I usually like to have a glass of wine with dinner, but it was VERY expensive (even by the glass)! The Miami Spice menu was $60 per person and the wines were $30-45 per glass on average.
It was pretty busy on a Friday night and it got pretty loud. We could hear each other fine, but I got a call and couldn’t hear anything on the phone.
They charged us $7 for the flat water and added an 18% tip to the check. Our checks came to $80 pp. So if you’re going out to try the MS deal, plan on spending more than the $60 price. We parked in the garage next door and parking was $5. We tipped extra because our waiter was really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia
I had a wonderful dinner alone for a great price, thanks to Miami spice! There was complimentary bread, pistachios, and the hostess gave me a free egg/olive as well. I ordered one of the beers, escargot, steak frites, and crème caramel. Everything was delicious. The meat was cooked evenly from the first to the last cut. Overall a good time!
For the Record ….. This is NOT Fine dining although, the prices suggest it is! Food is adequate, Wine list Extremely Expensive, environment is influenced by lack of , even a minimum dress code . There were people in shorts ( not dress shorts , white Tee Shirts , and one man even had on a bathing suit. Food is ok , not remarkable, as to service , as our food arrived , had to flag down a waiter to open our bottle of wine. So many better places in Miami to go ! That was our last time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Eduardo Pallares
Our experience was excellent; all our expectations were met from the moment we were greeted at the door. We ate as if we were in Paris. The escargots were 1000% recommended, and the soup of the day was gazpacho, but not the ordinary kind; it was the best I've ever eaten, unfortunately, it's only served in the summer, I congratulate the chef for that. I must highlight Dragan's excellent service, he always treated us with his best disposition and smile...I only have two complaints: there was no butter knife, and they would clear away plates before the other person had finished them but that's a matter of better training the staff who do it. In short, we definitely want to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hilda Miontes
Spectacular service and delicious food. Atmosphere was homey and welcoming. Our servers even provided a disposable water bowl and treat for our fur baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Dunn
Overpriced with poor service. They add an automatic 18% tip so the servers don’t care.
Giving 5 stars after receiving a 5 star service from Andrej. We were here for the last weekend of Miami Spice. Out table wasn’t ready when we arrived but he totally made up for it. He made us feel truly special and accommodated us to feel as comfortable as possible on a very humid Miami night (my mistake for booking outdoor table). Food and drinks were great. Hospitality at its finest, that will make us come back for brunch in the winter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Four friends celebrated four birthdays this past Friday night. Management rolled out the red carpet for us with complimentary champagne, dessert, sparkler, and an indoor table! The Miami Spice menu was delicious! Thank you Bouchon staff -- and especially Erin! Denise Gerson
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined at Bouchon
Bistro for a special date night and had high expectations given the positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait at the bar for a while. Once seated, it took about 20 minutes for the first dish to arrive, and we never received the bread that is usually served to other tables. We had to ask for it, and it came after we had already started our meal. The second course also took about 20 minutes to arrive, and the dessert I ordered was overcooked and burnt. The staff did apologize several times and offered us a couple of complimentary glasses of champagne and a dessert to take home, but the overall service left much to be desired. We left with a bit of a sour taste in our mouths.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
As someone who has dined a Thomas Keller restaurants all over the world I could not be more disappointed in my experience. The food was lackluster and the service was even worse. Severely over cooked steak and our bartender never asked once how our food was. When we paid the bill and none of our food was even touched we still were not asked if anything was wrong. Two people sitting at the bar total and still could not even get the attention we deserved. Very disappointed as we have always had a stellar experience at this other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
We had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant, unfortunately on my birthday celebration with my family. We had a reservation for the outdoor area, but due to rain, the restaurant informed us upon arrival that the terrace was closed and therefore our table would not be available. We completely understand that weather is beyond anyone’s control. However, the way the situation was handled was unacceptable.
The manager (who was also acting as the host) offered us an alternative in a back room, which was practically outside the restaurant, only accessible by passing through the kitchen. The room had absolutely none of the restaurant’s atmosphere and felt like we were being pushed aside rather than accommodated.
What was most disappointing was not the lack of availability of our reserved table, but the manager’s attitude. At a high-end restaurant, we expected at least a bit of care and hospitality — perhaps the option to wait with a complimentary drink until another table became available, or some effort to find a more suitable solution. Instead, he was rigid, dismissive, and even arrogant, presenting the “suburban back room” as if he were doing us a favor.
This kind of treatment is unacceptable anywhere, but especially at a restaurant of this level. It turned what should have been a special evening into a very frustrating and unpleasant experience.
Service: 1
My wife and I had an outstanding experience at Bouchon Bistro in Coral Gables last year during Miami Spice. It truly blew us away. This year, however, the food quality fell short of that high standard. The filet accompanying the steak frites appeared noticeably smaller than before. That said, the gnocchi was exceptional, and the desserts remained a highlight. I’m fine paying for bottled still or sparkling water, but charging $7 for filtered tap water feels excessive, even in the Gables. When I inquired, the waiter explained it was due to the filtration process, but I can’t help wondering if they assume patrons won’t question it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
So many thoughts… while the food tasted good and the place was pretty and the staff was very friendly and attentive (special shout out to them), I was a bit disappointed but perhaps my expectations for a Thomas Keller restaurant where very high.
Nothing was really wrong but nothing seemed truly exceptional to justify the price. Maybe I was expecting fine dining like the Surf Club and this is a “bistro” however the prices do not reflect that. Everything tasted good however nothing really stood out that would make me want to come back again. The place is pretty but relied more on the old world vibe from Coral Gables than any truly astonishing new design made for this high end restaurant.
I’d rather spend a bit more and go to another Thomas Keller restaurant or relax a bit and go to a more unique and laid back french restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Garrett is an amazing chef and person. The food is great and will be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with a friend. We decided to check out the Miami Spice menu.
We made reservations and we were sat immediately.
The waiter was very nice and helpful. They brought out a fresh loaf of baked bread and a side of warm pistachios.
We both decided on the escargot for our appetizers. They came out very hot. They had little flaky pastries on top of them. The escargot was very small. I’ve had them several times but they’ve never been this small before. But they were delicious.
As our main entree we both ordered the steak frites. The filet mignon was delicious with a tasty herbed butter on top. The fries were ok. They seemed like previously frozen fries. Not the high quality you would expect at a restaurant of this sort. But, the steak was perfect and that’s the most important thing.
For our desserts we both ordered the Bouchons au Chocolat. It was yummy, but honestly it just seemed like a cylinder shaped brownie. They were very small, which was perfect because by that point in the meal you’re already pretty full. A small amount of dessert is all you need, and even then, we didn’t finish them.
I usually like to have a glass of wine with dinner, but it was VERY expensive (even by the glass)! The Miami Spice menu was $60 per person and the wines were $30-45 per glass on average.
It was pretty busy on a Friday night and it got pretty loud. We could hear each other fine, but I got a call and couldn’t hear anything on the phone.
They charged us $7 for the flat water and added an 18% tip to the check. Our checks came to $80 pp. So if you’re going out to try the MS deal, plan on spending more than the $60 price. We parked in the garage next door and parking was $5. We tipped extra because our waiter was really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful dinner alone for a great price, thanks to Miami spice! There was complimentary bread, pistachios, and the hostess gave me a free egg/olive as well. I ordered one of the beers, escargot, steak frites, and crème caramel. Everything was delicious. The meat was cooked evenly from the first to the last cut. Overall a good time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice but over priced
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
For the Record ….. This is NOT Fine dining although, the prices suggest it is!
Food is adequate, Wine list Extremely Expensive, environment is influenced by lack of , even a minimum dress code . There were people in shorts ( not dress shorts , white Tee Shirts , and one man even had on a bathing suit.
Food is ok , not remarkable, as to service , as our food arrived , had to flag down a waiter to open our bottle of wine.
So many better places in Miami to go !
That was our last time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Our experience was excellent; all our expectations were met from the moment we were greeted at the door. We ate as if we were in Paris. The escargots were 1000% recommended, and the soup of the day was gazpacho, but not the ordinary kind; it was the best I've ever eaten, unfortunately, it's only served in the summer, I congratulate the chef for that. I must highlight Dragan's excellent service, he always treated us with his best disposition and smile...I only have two complaints: there was no butter knife, and they would clear away plates before the other person had finished them but that's a matter of better training the staff who do it. In short, we definitely want to go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spectacular service and delicious food. Atmosphere was homey and welcoming. Our servers even provided a disposable water bowl and treat for our fur baby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced with poor service. They add an automatic 18% tip so the servers don’t care.
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