Ordered the Beef Carpaccio sandwich from Buccan Sandwich Shop for takeout, and it exceeded expectations. The combination of arugula, parmesan, crispy and balsamic onions, mayo, and lemon vinaigrette created a well-balanced mix of flavors and textures that complemented the beef perfectly. What impressed me most was the attention to proportion. No ingredient dominated the sandwich, allowing each component to contribute without overwhelming the others. The baguette was an excellent choice--fresh, sturdy, and just the right texture to hold everything together. The sandwich stayed firm from the first bite to the last without falling apart, which is always appreciated. The lemon vinaigrette added brightness, while the crispy and balsamic onions provided a subtle sweetness and crunch. Combined with the peppery arugula and savory parmesan, every bite felt thoughtfully composed. The only downside is the parking, which can be a bit difficult depending on the time of day. Otherwise, this is an outstanding sandwich and a great example of how quality ingredients and proper balance can elevate a seemingly simple dish. read more

Buccan - Beef carpaccio sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Our dining experience at Buccan was unfortunately soured by the service. Most of the food we tried was tasty and we'll return again in hopes of a better experience. I ordered the spicy marg and was disappointed as it seemed pre batched. A margarita should be shaken, at the very least. The grilled carrots salad was one of my favorites but, the temperature was off and should be equalized. The hot carrots mixed with the cold greens & lentils were not a good mix. Our waitress seemed extremely rushed while coursing our order and wanted to swap out our plates & flatware while we were still visibly eating. When we asked for the check & our credit cards were taken, 40 minutes passed before she returned. We sat & watched as all the tables around us finished eating & left. When she finally dropped our check, she said that she made an error, ran one of our cards twice, & a manager had to correct the error. She could have apologized or given us a heads up instead of vanishing for 40 minutes. read more

Come with me to Būccan, located in Coral Gables. Būccan recently opened its doors in Coral Gables. I tried their sub shop a few weeks back and was intrigued by their restaurant menu. To start, we had their Short Rib Empanadas and the Italian Burrata. The Empanada is a small bite packed with flavor and juice. I will definitely have this again. The Italian Burrata wasn't my favorite, but it was fresh and would be enjoyed by folks who like balsamic dressing. Their mains are meant to be shared with the table. We had the Sweet Corn Agnolotti and the Grilled Wagyu Short Rib. The Agnolotti was delicious, creamy, and light- a must-try. The Wagyu Short Rib was decent; it had good flavor, but the texture was not as tender as I expected. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Cake. This cake sets the bar high for chocolate cakes: rich in flavor, moist, and airy. It may look like a lot, but it is not overpowering. Overall, Būccan was really good. The service was very attentive. The drinks were excellent; the Būccan Old Fashioned was my favorite. I will definitely be back to try some of their other pastas. read more

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After what seemed like years of construction, finally Buccan has opened in miami. Didn't know much about Buccan other than it was a restaurant in Palm beach. I'm so glad it's now in coral gables and a great addition to the for scene !! Getting a reservation isn't easy, but worth the wait. Don't pass up the Tuna appetizer, corn pasta or short rib.... Amazing read more

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This famous Palm Beach staple opened its doors this month and it's been a hit since day one! I should say it opened its windows, rather, as this lunch-only spot consists of a walk-up window without any tables. The 'ventanita' concept is well-received throughout Miami but Buccan Sandwich Shop does things a little differently as patrons do not have direct access to the window or to the counter. You make the line and place your order with a staff member, pay, and wait for your name to be called to retrieve your order. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is ready after just a short wait, which allows you enough time to go for a walk around the block or so. The sandwiches are famous for a reason! They are very good... The bread is very good. The flavor is very good. The price is higher than a regular sandwich because these sandwiches are special, and they are VERY GOOD! I have tried the Beef Carpaccio, Buffalo Chicken, Cuban, Cold Italian sandwiches, and the Burger (only available on Wednesdays). The house-made potato chips are the perfect accompaniment and they taste fresh every time. The ginger lemonade has a nice kick. The cookie is soft and has just the right amount of flaky sea salt to accentuate its sweetness without overpowering it. Really though, just get the lunch box on your first visit and try everything for yourself. read more

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The long wait is over. The highly anticipated opening of Buccan, the wildly popular Palm Beach favorite, has finally arrived. Chef Clay Conley was in the kitchen and there was a lot of excitement surrounding last night's May 22 opening. It was well deserved... the place is fantastic! The Palm Beach location has always had a great atmosphere... casually sophisticated, a bit tighter, and more bustling. They've turned things up a few notches here in Coral Gables. This is a much larger venue with multiple spaces and a beautifully executed design that feels polished and metropolitan. The large bar is beautiful, inviting... the open kitchen is spacious, the dining rooms flow seamlessly into one another, and the lighting is dramatic... almost theatrical. It's a perfect backdrop for the fine chow and libations that are about to come. The menu closely mirrors Palm Beach, featuring familiar favorites like Tuna Crisps, Duck Confit, the Hot Dog Panini, Grilled Wagyu Short Ribs, and more, with dishes rotating throughout the seasons. Tonight, I started with the Florida Corn Tart with aged Beemster, tomatillo, and basil corn salad... fantastic. The Short Rib Empanada remains a favorite, packed with richly flavored short rib. The Sweet Corn Agnolotti is an absolute must... perfectly prepared pasta with a silky-smooth ricotta filling and intensely sweet corn. OMG. My first time trying the Wood-Grilled Half Chicken with charred cabbage slaw, peanuts, coconut rice, and jeow som dipping sauce. Don't overlook this dish. The chicken was perfectly cooked... moist, deeply flavorful, and very impressive. For dessert, the Olive Oil Cake with crème anglaise and seasonal fruit was excellent. While this was the restaurant's first night open to the public, the kitchen was already firing on all cylinders... every dish landed perfectly. The wines by the glass are well chosen, and the wine list has plenty of gems. Service from Christian was top-notch... a seasoned pro. His assistant, Jeff, also did an excellent job. In fact, every staff member we encountered, from the moment we entered until we departed, was impressive. For a restaurant to already be operating this smoothly on opening night is a real tribute to Chef Conley and his management team. But after witnessing the excellence Buccan has delivered for the last 15 years in Palm Beach... it's not entirely unexpected. Buccan Coral Gables seems destined to become every bit as successful as its northern neighbor. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Buccan sandwich shop window is finally open!! Restaurant opening in a few weeks. The line moved quickly even on opening day, service was so friendly and fast. We had to wait a little for the sandwich to come out but it was worth it! The beef carpaccio was phenomenal as always!! I will have to come back and try them all. No seating though so take it to-go or be prepared to find a bench to sit outside! read more

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A very vibrant restaurant. The service was excellent. Food was amazing. We enjoyed the Tuna crudo crisps, florida corn flan with corn /tomato salad, short rib empanada, Braised Rabbit Tagliatelle (pasta) , Cashew e Pepe (pasta) for dessert we had the petite chocolate chip cookies (house made). The pastas are also house made and you can order a half or whole portion which is genius ! The tuna was incredibly fresh. I loved the music , mix of old school and new stuff. The layout of the restaurant is the best I have seen in a while. It's a collection of 5 rooms that flow into each other all amazing decorated with different art. My other favorite thing was the Restrooms (weird I know) at least 6 separate rooms and looked after by an attendant. Great place for couples & larger parties. They also have a nice bar if you are looking for a place for drinks. read more

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This place is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a very long time. Exceptional service and the staff is constantly helping eachother out. I love the team work we had what feels like three managers and multiple servers hit our table with cleaning after each course switch out silverware. The food felt like it all had a its own experience in its own way. Every thing was phenomenal. Great job keep it up I'll definitely be back. read more

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Great vibes, amazing staff and great food and drinks (they have cocktails ). Came with my hubby for a date night and was perfect. We had the Duck Confit as an appetizer and came with a scallion pancake which was super tasty. Duck was perfectly cooked and portion was just right to share. I had a pasta dish that came with mushrooms and rabbit and was to die for. My hubby had the halibut and really liked it. They definitely saved the best for last because for dessert a "carrot cake" with cream cheese ice cream & toffee sauce that was incredible. Definitely coming back and bringing the rest of the family. read more

It's a good Florida hero. Which means it's just "ok". The main restaurant opens next week. A long line outside waiting for sandwiches but it didn't take long to receive the sandwich after I ordered. read more

Buccan - Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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The vibe at Buccan was electric. Went for an early dinner on a Saturday night and the place was packed, but didn't feel crowded. The decor and attention was just as good as the original restaurant in Palm Beach. Everything we ate was amazing but the star of the night was definitely the agnolotti. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a date night, but make sure to book a couple weeks in advance. read more

Buccan - Duck Confir - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Ordering online for pick up was a breeze! Super quick and seamless. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio, Steak Bomb and the Cold Italian! All were delicious. The Half Half drink was delicious as well! The cookie reminded me of Cry Baby Creamery's chocolate chip cookie, which is great because I LOVE their cookie! Overall this was a great lunch and I'm happy it's closer to home now! read more

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ordered a prosciutto sandwich and for $17 I expected something grand, especially with all the influencer promo. I got two tiny pieces of mozzerella and maybe three slices of prosciutto. we also asked for balsamic on the side, they put it all over the sandwich. maybe they're swamped but for this much I could get a huge pubsub made to exactly my order. read more

Buccan - prosciutto sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Buccan is a fantastic addition to the Coral Gables dining scene. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional, and attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. The food was equally impressive. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We had the Duck, short rib empanadas, two pasta dishes and the steak every bite was delicious! It's clear that a lot of care goes into both the menu and the overall dining experience. Highly recommend, and I look forward to coming back! read more

New gem in Coral Gables. Excellent service and ambiance. The staff is knowledgeable and efficient. The food is of great quality. The tuna crisps is perfectly seared and good quality. The burger is really really good and the squid ink orecchiette is perfect. A hand full of applause to Mario and Martin showing leadership and passion to managing this new restaurant with just over a month opened and fully booked. read more

Yummy sandwiches! The carpaccio is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. So glad we finally have this in South Fl! read more

Buccan - Carpaccio - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

My friend had me try this sandwich in West Palm and I was instantly hooked. They just recently opened in the Gables as well as the actual restaurant. The sandwich shop is a window outside where you place an order literally on the sidewalk and then your name is called to be picked up by the window, all outside in the Miami Heat which is why I give it a 3 star on ambiance. I wish or hope that they'll add a few tables outside with umbrellas or maybe a small space inside just for the people picking up the sandos. The lunch box is $25 but it's all worth the price and the hype. Box comes with sandwich, pickle, chips, chocolate chips cookie and a soda of your choice. I opted for the carpaccio sandwich which is the one I tried in West Palm with the balsamic and crispy onions and I can't say enough good things about how delicious this sandwich is. The carpaccio is of highest quality and freshness. The bread is perfect too. All the ingredients complement one another well. It's a perfect sandwich to be honest. I have to come back to try a few other sandos and definitely swing by the actual restaurant for a full sit down experience. read more

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My wife and I dined here a couple of weeks back. We were highly anticipating this opening. Restaurant is beautifully decorated...Upscale, but warm and comforting. The meal was excellent. Everything we had we enjoyed immensely. The staff was even better than the food, very welcoming, not rushed and highly attentive. We are so pleased this restaurant opened in our backyard. I only wish they would open one hour earlier on Sundays at 4 PM. read more

This is a different type of restaurant and food than you will find in Coral Gables. The ingredients and preparation of the food are creative and very tasty. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy. read more

We bought 2 sandwiches in Buccan sandwich shop today which I believe was the first or second day of opening. The best sandwiches I have ever had. My husband LOVED the steak bomb and the Italian was equally as good. Organized. Line was long, but went quickly and the wait for the sandwiches was very reasonable. Under 15 minutes. The quality of the meat was excellent and the details of the box such is so well done. We have followed Clay's restaurants since Azul and cannot wait for the restaurant Bucaan to open next week. A great addition to Coral Gables. read more

The Beef Carpaccio Sandwich is a thing of superlative Beauty. If nothing else you must live for this.

These sandwiches are fantastic! The carpaccio and Cuban were my 2 favorites with the steak bomb coming in a close third! Don't skip on the chips. They may be the best chips I've ever had. Grab a cookie for dessert you won't regret it. read more

I have to do something I'm not always accustomed to doing here: give South Floridians credit for their food adventurousness and taste. I never would have guessed that something as texturally chaotic as the beef carpaccio sandwich would become such a hit. Of course, there's always the possibility that half the people ordering it are just filming it for social media, taking one bite, and tossing the rest. Which would be a shame, because it's genuinely delicious. For some people, this sandwich might be a textural nightmare. For me, it absolutely worked. A generous layer of thinly sliced raw beef piled onto bread with arugula, parmesan, crispy onions, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. The crispy onions help break up the softness of the carpaccio while the vinaigrette cuts through the richness and keeps the whole thing balanced instead of heavy. Beyond the food itself, I also appreciated how easy and efficient the operation is. Ordering from the window keeps things casual and streamlined, and they move impressively fast even when busy. A creative sandwich that actually lives up to the hype. read more

first time here and loved everything! the atmosphere is energetic, the food is perfection and the service amazing! asl for Esteban, made the best recommendations and took amazing care of us! read more

I was really excited to try this new spot... came in expecting much more and it just... didn't hit. They have definitely been investing a lot into influencers to promote this but my buffalo chicken sub was way too runny (buffalo sauce), not enough flavor, and overall just not a good experience. My girlfriend ordered a burrata sub and it tasted like something I can make at home. The chips were way too greasy and salty (I could not finish them). I think the only thing I did somewhat like was the cookie. I'm all about paying for a quality sub but these restaurants are charging $15-20 a sub. Not it. read more