Café Panisse is such a local gem. Places like this are what make Miami feel special. It's family owned, cozy, and the food is genuinely authentic. We started with the mussels, and they were excellent! huge portion and full of flavor. The buttery white wine sauce was so good, especially with the French fries on the side. Honestly, we could've stopped there and been happy. We also ordered the tuna, which was just as good. Since it was Valentine's Day, we ended up having two bottles of wine to celebrate, and both were delicious. For our main courses, my husband ordered the lamb and I went with the fish special, which was stuffed with cheese and topped with walnuts. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. We finished with the crème brûlée, which was the perfect way to end the meal. Everything was spot on!!! from the food to the wine to the service. We're absolutely coming back, and I already have my next order planned: the duck. read more

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Oh wow!!! The food!!! Everything we tried was delicious from escargot to the sausage to the shrimp... even the bread was excellent ! Wait stuff was nice and helpful on finding the perfect drink pairing. Highly recommended. Do keep in mind it fills up quick read more

Went with friends yesterday to celebrate a birthday. We have all been customers for years and been pleased. Yesterday was an exception. We waited for our mussels and fries for an hour after inquiring a couple of times. Each one of us found 8-10 mussels completely closed and therefore inedible. We were not happy and decided to leave. I used to recommend this restaurant but now I will think before doing so. read more

Cafe Panisse is the same Cafe Pastis that has occupied this space in South Miami for as long as I can remember. Needless to say that this restaurant has some amazing food that has kept them here for so long. Service is always friendly and attentive. You feel welcomed every time. Usually they have daily specials that are super good but the menu has some great dishes ... like the Boulliabese, lamb shank with lentils, The trout, and of course... onion Soup and escargots. The wine list is unpretentious and has some great options for everyone. If you haven't been here... do come, you won't regret it. read more

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I rate a good restaurant on the quality of their bread, olive oil and coffee. The coffee was not Starbucks quality. The bread was white & ordinary. Can't say much about the olive oil as it was infused with red & yellow pieces of pepper. The goat cheese salad was delicious. The seafood pasta was just okay. The onion soup was very good, served very hot and not salty. It's good for a quick convenient lunch, but not for a 5 Star meal. Located in a strip mall, with indoor or outdoor seating, along with easy parking. read more

Cafe Panisse - Yummy salad with goat cheese and Pasta with seafood. - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

The food is amazing, staff is super warm and friendly. They have high chairs for kids. The onion soup was amazing, the escargot and entrecote were also amazing. read more

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Fabulous food and service. I loved the French onion soup and pate! It's tight and cozy but exceeds expectations!

A little bit of France in South Miami! Place is always busy and I can see why. Perfect lunch spot. Can't believe I've never been. Lots to choose from - the French onion soup and mussels were extremely tasty. read more

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Cozy little French restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Both the inside and outside are very small spaces so it gets very loud in the restaurant. The kitchen is tiny and located right behind the counter. My friends enjoyed watching the cooking in the tiny kitchen. I had the Bouillabaisse which had wonderful flavor but the seafood was overcooked. One of my friends had the salmon and said she enjoyed it. My other friend had the grouper in leek sauce and she thought it was amazing. Service is very good. read more

Cafe Panisse - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Good food!! Been looking for a good french place near by! Just wish they had beef tartare

Cafe Pastis is a small quaint restaurant located in the sunset area. It is tucked away in a small unassuming old strip mall. We went here for a girl's night out \ birthday celebration. We ordered the French onion soup, veggie soup, muscles and grilled grouper dinner. The vegetable soup was AMAZING. It didn't have any dairy and was very flavorful. The grilled grouper was fresh - it came with vegetables and roasted potatoes. The wait staff was very nice and very attentive. We ordered two bottles of wine and they allowed us to taste the wine before purchasing the bottle. It was very reasonably priced. We're glad we came - everyone had a great time and it's so refreshing to discover new spots like this to enjoy with friends. Good food, good drinks, great company. read more

Cafe Panisse - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

The food here was great! The steak sandwich was juicy and delicious. The service is a great and the chefs seem to know what they're doing. The ambiance is relaxed but this place gets a bit crowded read more

Cafe Panisse - Steak Sandwich with salad - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Boeuf Bourguignon was great and Trout with goat cheese and spinach and veggies French onion soup was incredible. Tons of cheese! Pâté w fig was great Service was great too! read more

Cafe Panisse - Boeuf Bourguignon and Trout with goat cheese and spinach and veggies - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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We were looking for French Cuisine and ended up here. Food was honestly just okay. Escargot nothing to super to write about. The steak and frites, below average, I was expecting more. The dessert was served half cold and half warm, not impressed. Service was nice after they gave us a sitting 2 hour limit because we had no reservations. Not returning with my pocketbook. read more

A neighborhood gem!! We have been going to cafe pansisse for many years and we continue to call our go to place!! Excellent food and service!!love the ambiance and the friendly waiters! The owner is always there to greet us! read more

Superb food in a low key restaurant, wonderful prices and service. A true experience... no frills just authentic ambience. read more

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I've lived in Miami my whole life and this being the first time I visited Cafe Panesse by Cafe Pastis is a huge oversight on my part. Seeing as this is a small location and every time we've ever passed it is quite busy, we called a few days ahead and made a reservation for date night. We chose to sit back by the kitchen because we truly enjoy being in the heart of the action at any restaurant and observing how they operate. There is nothing like a long-standing local restaurant, with its regulars following through the door and its owners on the frontlines serving dishes and welcoming you into their home. We started with escargot. They were fresh out of the oven, steaming, extremely tender, and swimming in the tastiest garlic and parsley butter. We followed this up with the mussels. As a fan of mussels, I can tell you that these are not only the best ones I've had at a French restaurant, but some of the best I've ever had. The white wine and shallot sauce the mussels came in was so good we had to soak it up with the complimentary fresh bread. As an entree, we decided to split the special of the night; a medium-rare entrecôte with potatoes au gratin and grilled zucchini. Our server had the entree split and plated for us ahead of time which was such a thoughtful gesture. To finish it off, we got the local favorite tarte tatin as a dessert with a perfectly prepared espresso. For all that we ate and enjoyed, it was an unbelievably affordable meal, especially considering the price associated with dining in Miami these days. I did some digging after our meal to learn that this place has been around for more than twenty-five years, and that the owner Philippe Jacquet and Chef Thierry Collongette have been working alongside each other for over twenty years at this restaurant. Both were incredibly present both front-of-house and back-of-house during this mind-altering French meal. The entire staff as a whole was incredibly present, attentive, and made us feel at home. It's such a beautiful thing to see these gems of our local community withstand the transplant restaurants from other cities that seem to be shoehorning themselves in and taking over the landscape. This is authentic cuisine that truly makes you feel like you're sitting at the dining table of an immigrant grandparent who's only wish is to see you enjoy their food. This is what we should be applauding, continuously recognizing and supporting. Perhaps it doesn't have the TikTok viral pomp and circumstance of a restaurant that transplanted itself from another big city (and perhaps led to Cafe Panesse by Cafe Pastis having to change their name to not 'confuse' the ton...) but the food and the hometown energy is much more vibrant and worth your patronage. read more

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Tucked away in an unassuming strip off Sunset - this gem transplants you to the south of France. Quite popular spot amongst locals so reservations are not required but recommended as the space is on the smaller side. All the food here is phenomenal. The steak frites is tender and fries are crisped to perfection. The signature bouillabaisse is well balanced and comes with plenty of seafood chunks. The duck confit is tender and has a lovely touch of sweetness. If you opt to come through for lunch - their sandwiches are delightful and quite affordable too. Croque monsieur and steak sandwich are good recommended. There are also rotating daily specials. Be sure to ask if anything is sold out before you get your heart and stomach set on a dish - they do run out! Save room for dessert because it's worth it - whether you opt for the fruit tart or the crème brûlée, the desserts are the perfect finale to a fantastic meal. Service is also crazy attentive and extremely kind. Cafe Pastis does it all and does it all very very well. read more

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I had lunch here with my father yesterday, and we had a marvelous experience. The staff at this establishment are experts in keeping up with a busy service time, and then providing delicious food and beverages in a relaxed, friendly environment. We arrived, fairly close to lunch hour, closing time, but they still seated us with a smile, and made sure that we had a good experience. We split the "moules et frittes" and shared some some great conversation over the meal and a couple of Kronenbourg beers. The ambience is excellent, a small French bistro vibe throughout. It is very casual and comfortable. The menu is enormous, reflecting upon the staff, considerable experience with preparing these types of French comfort food dishes in a small, but efficient kitchen. If you're feeling the need for delicious French, comfort, food, and you're in the Coral Gables area, you simply must visit Café Pastis!! we shall most certainly be back for more soon! Merci, et à bientôt!" read more

Awesome little French restaurant! The ambiance is always great, it's a super local spot. It fills up quickly so I would advise to show up as early as possible when they open. The service is always great, the staff there is always super helpful and nice. The food is usually pretty good, I often order the merguez sandwich during lunch or the merguez platter for dinner. read more

Absolutely the most outstanding grouper sandwich I have ever deliciously experienced! I've had it twice now, and the second time was even better than the first time. Yum. the service is great and the ambience is full French cafe . French onion soup is also delicious as are all those yummy sandwiches. I haven't been in the evening yet, but I'm really looking forward to going soon. read more

Short and simple...had one of the best imported French beers I've ever tasted...light, delicate, crisp and refreshing dark brew. Ordered one delicious juicy ribeye steak sandwich with fries and received outstanding service with fair prices so what more could you ask for from a small popular French strip mall restaurant? Ríen de plus read more

Cafe Panisse - Ribeye steak sandwich - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Excellent food, great ambience and solid service. I visited with family and decided to order the 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 soup of the day (carrot soup). Both were phenomenal choices. The indoor space is small, but cozy. I loved the visit and will definitely be returning soon. If you have allergies or specific preferences (i.e. almond milk w your capuchino), it's likely they won't be able to substitute -- something to keep in mind if you plan on visiting. After our meal, we ordered the raspberry tart which was amazing. It was sweet without being too heavy. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe Panisse - 1/2 vegetable sandwich and 1/2 soup of the day (carrot soup) - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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So went back a few weeks ago and didn't see the rude waiter. Food was sublime but now the place is called Panisse (by cafe Pastis). It's like stepping through a portal to find yourself in a bistro in France. read more

I met up with my godmother in South Miami for a catch up lunch. We were shocked to find out that every restaurant in town was busy and had long wait time. We decided to check this shopping center out and stumbled with an empty table at Cafe Pastis! We were fortunate and got seated right away. The service was as reasonably quick considering that the cafe was busy. I ordered the croque monsiour - the egg was over cooked, and I prefer them over easy for this dish. The ham is different from what I have had with this dish in other restaurants. Personally, my dish was good, but I have had better. The creme brûlée was a rich custard heaven, it had some berries under the sugar glaze and I loved it! read more

Cafe Panisse - Créme Brûlée - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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We love this little gem in south Miami. Food is always good and fresh. The mussels and fries are amazing. Staff are always friendly and spot on. We like the outdoor option, as the indoor can get a bit noisy. You must have reservations if you go for the weekend dinner. read more

Stopped by Cafe Pastis with my mom before catching a matinee showing at Sunset. I had been meaning to give it a try and am so happy we had time to enjoy sit down lunch service. The service was fantastic, ensuring our waters were always full, bringing over a chair for our purses, and even splitting our sandwich and salad onto separate plates for us without us having to ask. The interior is very euro and quaint. The outdoor seating is pleasant. The soup, sandwich, and salad were all delicious. The spicy harissa was fantastic. Great lunch, would definitely return! read more

Cafe Panisse - Spicy Harissa Marinated Chicken Sandwich with side salad - French Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Food was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Had the grouper and my husband had the rack of lamb. Both were absolutely delicious

Good food and service ! Nice feeling inside! Right around the corner ! Reasonable prices.

Yummy food and great service. We enjoyed a lovely evening with great friends. I ate the trout with goats cheese and let's just say, I wasn't shy eating it all. read more

Awesome hole in the wall French bistro with authentic food for a good price. Get there early because this place fills up really fast. Personal favorites are the mussels, the steak sandwich, and the onion soup. Peppered duck pate sandwich is also worth mentioning. The inside is small and lively. Overall great option for affordable french bistro fare in Miami. read more

Loved coming here. The good was amazing everything we tried was 10. If you don't mind waiting an hour or 2 before you actually get a chance to eat, then come for sure because the food and ambiance is worth the wait! read more

Delicious French cuisine. Service was warm and hospitable. Although it was jam packed, staff was efficient in accommodating us. Very cozy and airy ambiance. read more

Took my grandkids and they devoured the grilled vegetables! After they had eaten some steak, of course.

The food as always tops The Bouillabaisse excellent as well as the rest The menu is steady for years and that's good The service excellent My wife practiced her French which was a treat for her Excellent people A small and quaint place love it read more

Not much to look at until you get inside and suddenly you're in the South of France without showing a passport. Like a real bistro, seating is tight but the vibe is good. Their escargot is garlicky and delicious. The standard menu items like the trout, the steak frites and the duck comfit are excellent. Recently I had the short rib special which was better than any I recall anyway. Decent portions and reasonable prices. Reservations are a good idea. There is a reason why this place is my go to. read more

Small restaurant, good service and cleanliness was good. Mussels are awesome, bread is soft and escargot was good. Really every meal is awesome. Will come again. read more

It's been a few years since our last visit. After Saturday evening mass we walked to Cafe Pastis and were seated at one of their inside tables. The aisle is pretty narrow from the kitchen to the tables but it felt cozy sitting there. Nicole and Mayla were sitting against the wall and I was sitting in the aisle which gets a lot of traffic flowing from the kitchen. The first order of business was getting a side of bread for one hungry baby which was nice and warm. We added two salads and two main course to share. The food was delicious and the service was prompt. I liked being able to see the desert counter behind us even though I didn't have any. Really appreciate good French food. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Delicious French entrees , but beware the prices on this menu are not what you will be charged. The website menu states the crevettes grille (grilled shrimp salad on ratatouille with cous cous) is $14.50 when the actual price is $28.50. This place is not inexpensive ! Reservations are strongly recommended as it is small and popular. read more

Small restaurant with great food and great service. Everything came out delicious and exceeded expectations. read more

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