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    Cafe Panisse

    4.3 (256 reviews)
    ModerateFrench, Desserts, Salad
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    CAFE PANISSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Ed W.

    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.

    Entrecote Grillee, Sauce Au Poivre Vert Et Cognac, Frites
    Gabrielle H.

    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.

    Nicholas G.

    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.

    R J.

    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.

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    Rob M.

    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

    Jackie S.

    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.

    Rib eye sandwich with the amazing onion soup!
    Jorge T.

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

    Tarte Tatin
    Sophia F.

    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.

    Entrecote Grillee , Sauce Au Poivre Vert Et Cognac , Frites
    Cristina W.

    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.

    Boeuf Bourguignon and Trout with goat cheese and spinach and veggies
    Vicky S.

    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!

    1/2 vegetable sandwich and 1/2 soup of the day (carrot soup)

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

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

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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

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

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

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    Always a delight. Great food, great service. Really feel the love! Reservations a good idea!

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