1 Ariete
Ariete has delivered Coconut Grove the neighborhood
restaurant it so desperately needed. With the kitchen helmed by former Cypress
Room sous chef Michael Beltran, it serves up elevated American cuisine — think
grilled oysters topped with bone marrow butter and short rib — in a laid back,
friendly environment that makes you want to sit down and stay awhile.
2 Beaker & Gray
This bar slash eatery features a
"globally-inspired menu" by chef Brian Nasajon with dishes like
shrimp and chorizo churros, grilled oxtail and risotto and an impressive
beverage program spearheaded by Broken Shaker and Blackbird Ordinary alum, Ben
Potts, served up at the 13-person marble bar complete with iPhone charging
stations.
3 Cypress Tavern
The restaurant formerly known as Cypress
Tavern, has reincarnated itself as Cypress Tavern. Significantly more laid back
than its predecessor, its features "classic brasserie fare" like
steak tartare, whole grilled fish and pork schnitzel, with the signature
Michael Schwartz twist.
4 DIRT
Don't let the restaurant's peculiar name
deter you. This health-driven, fast-casual eatery caters to whatever diet you
may have whether it's vegan or paleo and everything in between with plenty of
fresh juices, bowls, salads and even a steak and cheese wrap that will be sure
to appease the meat lover in your life.
5 GK bistronomie
We know, we know, a Peruvian restaurant
isn’t exactly a groundbreaking concept in Miami. But GK Bistronomie has managed
to set itself apart from the pack offering unique twists on ceviche and
tiraditos — one is even made with Parmesan – along with plenty of creative
cocktails to wash them down with.