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    Francesco Restaurant

    4.5 (55 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Cat G.

    I just received the following response about my review which is just a generic and polite acknowledgement- nothing more. (Please see attached photo where I am promised my review was helpful and would be taken into account to improve the experience). How does that help me feel better? I feel ripped off, taken advantage of and frankly, mocked. I don't know if this is true or not, but according to Yelp 1100 people have seen my review and my photos of Francesco Restaurant . If it were me, I would be doing everything possible to make this review positive at least with his sincere intentions. I have seen nothingof that. If they were to come through, the way a good business owner should I will be sure to update this review. In the meantime, my recommendation is to stay far away from their Miami Spice menu....the rest of the menu? I have no clue .

    Lychee martini
    Ismary G.

    Amazing bar , ambiance and service !!!!! Wfat a beautiful place and staff. The staff is friendly and there to make you happy. Luisandry you are the best. Your spirit and professionalism is above everything I've experienced! We will be back bc of you.

    Classic fish ceviche
    Carlo V.

    Came for an early dinner on a Wednesday , the place was very beautiful. The staff was very professional ,service was amazing and so was the food. This place is a total hit. It used to be something else many years ago, but for some reason, it went out of business, this place have toped what was there before with a much better quality food service and pricing ,I will be definitely coming back

    Best bartender in the gables
    Al A.

    An amazing Peruvian restaurant in Coral Gables on the mile ... it's been back in the gables for over a year and it's been better than the original. They have a great bar and reasonably priced drinks and food.. pay them a visit and enjoy some amazing seafood Make sure you stop by and se Ofi - best bartender in the Gables

    Seafood wonton
    Ana W.

    Francesco on the Mile is one of best Peruvian restaurants in town. The food is fresh and delicious. They have a great bar area where you can have cocktails (check out the happy hour) and people watch. The staff are amazing. I've also been here for a champagne tasting event, and the hors d'oeuvres were absolutely delicious. Overall, a staple of Coral Gables.

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    Mary B.

    Great flavors! Solid service by OFI (sp?). Nice ambience. The street can be annoying bc hot rods are zooming down the street which makes for a very loud experience. Had the fish ceviche with the fried calamari which was delicious. And the ahi tuna with shrimp dish also delish! The pumpernickel bread with onions on top was ok.

    Took a little late the picture ... plates were almost finished  .  100% recomendable
    Sofia H.

    I remember Francesco in a different location. Came back to Coral gables to renew my Peruvian passport and I look for Peruvian restaurant around. To my surprise there was Francesco close to us ... It was as I remember... Amazing ! Alex , our bartender/waitress because we seated at the bar made a perfect pisco sour..,, as should be ... traditional and great. The food, awesome! and maybe even better than I remember was lunch time and I asked for the trio of tiraditos .... Unbelievable fresh, 3 different sauces, all of them delicious! My American husband asked for the only plate he adventure to try. " lomo saltado". I tried and was really amazed about the French fries ,,, Peruvian purple/yellow potatoes perfectly cooked, crispy but not oily ... the meat super tender with that smoky flavor that brought me to my childhood, my country ..... just as it would be ... perfect Peruvian taste ! Next time we come around, we definitely eat here again. Thanks to Francesco !

    Faroe Island Salmon with vegetables.
    Claudio N.

    We came in for lunch, ambiance quiet peaceful. They offered the "taste of gables" a 3 item choice of appetizer, main course & dessert $35 well worth it. For appetizer a brushchetta salmon with cream cheese & huancaina potatoes with corn also had the shrimp chaufa with fried rice and a delicious Faroe island salmon on top of soft hot vegetables with side glace (images provided) for main finishing off with a lucuma cheesecake dusted on side + a chocolate nougat (turron) with vanilla ice cream on top. Service was good, parking garage available at rear.

    Angela A.

    Went to Francesco's with a group of 10 for a birthday dinner. The service was superb and the attention to detail was incredible. Then the drinks and food come and they are out of this world delicious! Cannot rave more about this dining experience, especially with such a large group. Francesco's blew us away!

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    Miosotis C.

    My husband and I have been meaning to try this place and finally got around to it for New Year's Day. What a wonderful way to start the new year. We started with the "Parilla de Mariscos"- usually comes with octopus but we were able to substitute for scallops ( wow!!!). The pairing of the avocado, tomato and potato was delish . The sauces and flavors were exquisite. Highly recommend you ask for it as your appetizer. I had the Lomo Salteado ( traditional dish) they have their own take on it with mushroom steak sauce and and a rice and bean side. Hubby had the short rib with the flavorful meat falling off the bone. It came served with beans and rice. Delicious! We tried their pisco sours ( traditional and passion fruit). Finished our meal with Tocinillo del cielo ( a cheese-like flan) also fabulous, Our server was Eric who was charming, informed us about the restaurant and made all these incredible recommendations. Ambiance was welcoming and loved their music. I even asked for their playlist! A must try!!

    Overcooked dry and chewy. Sent back and replaced with a less dry and less overcooked Mahi Mahi
    Liza D.

    All I can say is what a huge disappointment. My best friend and I have been planning our first Miami spice of the year for quite some time and we had soooooo many options. I never imagined that our choice would leave us feeling so unimpressed, bamboozled and STARVED. Let's start off with the fact that we have to ASK for the Miami Spice because they will not offer it if you don't request it. I asked and it was presented. Next, the options. As appetizers we chose the Causa of Crab and the Scallop Tiradito with Francesco Sauce or should I say Francesco Sauce with paper thin slices Scallop Tiradito which were perfectly camouflaged in their special sauce. We almost mistook the bigger pieces of Choclo for the actual scallops thinking oh how cute mini scallops! But no, digging in a little deeper we discovered 4 micro slices of scallops. The sauce was great but excessive. Maybe it was a game of find the scallop? For the main course we had Crab Ravioli and Catch of the Day in "Walnut Sauce" that tasted more like a McCormick powder mix makeshift gravy. The catch of the day was Mahi Mahi which was drier than the Sahara Sahara. Not only was the mahi-mahi overcooked, but it was bland and tasteless. Although I hate to do this, I sent it back. They were very apologetic and promised to make it up to me which they did with a better less overcooked mahi-mahi but sadly still tasteless. The icing on the cake was the dessert. I was so looking forward to the lucuma cheesecake! I could not believe what they served us. Not only was it itty-bitty, but it tasted more like caramel than this delicious beloved Peruvian delicacy: Lucuma. We did not eat them, and our server was more than gracious, and I can honestly say that she was embarrassed. She insisted on bringing out a lucuma moose, which was delicious albeit tiny. But my question is why would they serve us a mediocre subpar miniature meal as an enticement to their restauran? The manager came over apologetically and swore that Marc Anthony was a regular at their establishment. My friend asked what Mark Anthony ate when he came and he was unable to give us a straight answer. All in all I feel that I have not only wasted my money and my time, but also one of the few moments I get to spend with my best friend which I cherish. The only reason I did not give this establishment one star was because of our server. She was gracious apologetic, friendly, and a fantastic host. Also the wine. Two hours and almost $200 later, we had to eat again. Where's the scallops?

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    Spectacular food. Lunch menu is the way to go. Service is attentive and ambiance high end.

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    Went with friends and had a great time! Good food, friendly servers and lively music.

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    The ceviche here was the star. This was the best ceviche we have had anywhere. Food is a bit of fusion between Peruvian and Italian.

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    Excellent service, food and ambiance! We had the tuna tiradito and squid risotto wow! Very impressed!

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    The Collab

    The Collab

    4.5
    (26 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    We liked The Collab, one of the 2 restaurants in the THesis Hotel, where we stayed when taking our…read more16 y.o. to see the U across the street. The Collab is supposedly "known for its fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavors in a stylish, artful setting". In our 2 meals there I had a pizza for dinner and a breakfast sandwich the next morning. For a 3 meal hotel restaurant, I thought they did a great job. In the morning my wife had their "version of a pancake" which was very custardy in the middle and a bit strange but still good. You want to make a pancake where it is cooked on the outside and still soft on the inside? Sure, why not. Not our fave but the service and buildout were good and especially when we stuck with the more traditional fare, everything was delicious.

    Collab at the Thesis Hotel is a beautiful restaurant with a cozy, intimate setting. We dined here…read moreduring our stay at the hotel and had a great experience overall. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the service was smooth throughout the evening. We ordered the margarita pizza and the vegetable pizza, both of which were very good. We also had the broccolini as a side, which was tasty, and the chicken, which we enjoyed as well. Everything came out nicely prepared and well-paced. We arrived later in the evening, which may have helped with being seated quickly, even without reservations. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience and a great option if you're staying at the hotel or nearby

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    Biltmore Bar

    Biltmore Bar

    4.2
    (30 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Such a fun pit-stop to add to your day if you're staying at The Biltmore…read more I had the pleasure of spending a beautiful and relaxing trip to The Biltmore in which we were able to enjoy this gorgeous bar on the lower lobby of the hotel. The Biltmore Bar has an elegant old Hollywood ambiance decorated with immaculate gold and brass decorative light fixtures, decor pieces, furniture and finishes that are unique to the one of a kind luxury that encapsulates the Biltmore. The service was exactly what you'd expect the Biltmore to be, exceptional! The bartender prepared exceptional Cocktails, both stiff and beautiful to sip on. We opted for a light bite since we had dinner plans with friends elsewhere, and for the first time I indulged in caviar! I am delighted to report I knew this was the best place to have a first The Caviar Deviled Eggs were absolutely sensational. The creamiest, most delicious bite I had the pleasure of savoring throughout my entire stay here. They were sooooooo good! If you're on the verge but feeling valiant, you won't regret taking this leap with this dish! Or truly another on this menu: all the drinks and bites are divine!

    This is my new favorite bar to get a drink. The vibes here are amazing! So classy and upscale I…read morelove it. We stopped here on a Saturday night after getting dinner with my in-laws. They were raving about how much they enjoyed the Biltmore Bar when they were here a few weeks prior, so we all decided to go together. Despite it being a weekend, we got a table right as we walked in. All the seats at the bar also appeared to be available, but were all taken within a half hour after we showed up. They had live music that was wonderful. It just added to the ambiance. Our server came over pretty quickly and we ordered drinks. They have a huge drink selection and I think they are well priced despite it being The Biltmore. I got the Heartbreaker martini for $18 and it was so delicious! It was light and fruity, just what I was looking for. My husband got an espresso martini that was also delish. Our server left us to hang out but periodically checked on us. I just loved everything about this place. If you're looking for a refined, chill environment to enjoy a drink, definitely come here.

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    Azucar NightClub

    Azucar NightClub

    2.6
    (18 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Azucar has recently gone through yet another transition, with primary host/MC Marytrini departing…read moreafter a few years here, and taking with her many of the same staff that have seemingly followed her to every club and establishment she's been involved with. We've come here a few times in recent weeks and the place is running nearly the same as it always has for at least a few decades, through changes in drag hosts, management and even changes to this venue's name over those years. We tend to come just before showtime so there's normally always a cover (worth it for the entertainment patrons get to see), friendly bartenders and a drag show featuring talented performers, with at least one normally interacting with patrons and doing comedy during a break in the performances, before opening up the floor for dancing once the show is complete. Azucar isn't located near much of anything else when it comes to nightlife, it's a bit divey - definitely nothing fancy or glamorous, and it's probably not worth the drive from the beach just to check it out, as at least one other reviewer mentioned. Also, all shows and entertainment, aside from lyrics to a few songs here and there are in Spanish with no English translation, so if you don't speak Spanish or have someone who can interpret at least some of the funniest bits that get the most laughs, you may not fully understand what's happening or may feel a bit left out. That said, if you're just looking for a solid drag show or appreciate Latin nightlife, this is definitely an option.

    Visited Miami for the first time and came across this local spot! Great music and atmosphere, plus…read morethe drag show was 10/10

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    Beauty & The Butcher

    Beauty & The Butcher

    4.2
    (310 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$
    Free WiFi
    Private events

    One of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant, 1st of all HUGE SHOUTOUT TO our waitress…read moreADAMA. She helped take our experience to the next level with knowledge and suggestions from the menu. The food was amazing! From the French onion soup to the salad or branzino everything we tasted left us wanting more. You have earned two new local customers after our experience last night.

    Visited Beauty & The Butcher for a birthday celebration, and it lived up to the hype. We'd been…read moremeaning to try it for a while, so I was happy to finally cross it off the list. We ordered the T-bone and the Korean BBQ steak. Both were fantastic. The T-bone was cooked perfectly medium and was incredibly juicy. The Korean BBQ steak felt like the riskier choice, but it paid off. It had fantastic flavor, with a little bit of a kick, and was a nice leaner option. The surprise star of the meal was the Brussels sprouts. These are hands down some of the best I've had at a restaurant. The combination of savory ham, sweet jam, and tangy blue cheese sauce worked beautifully. If you're a blue cheese fan, do not skip this one! For dessert, we shared the Beauty Cake. It was rich without being overly sweet, which I appreciated. The hazelnut crunch and scoop of ice cream on the side took it to another level. And of course, you can't leave without trying one of their cookies. Consider it mandatory. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Our waiter checked in regularly, offered great recommendations, and helped make the celebration feel special. We had great seats near the bar, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the overall vibe was lively without being overwhelming. My only minor let-down was the condition of the bathrooms. It was a busy night, so I understand they were getting a lot of traffic, but they could have used a quick check-in and cleaning during service. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with great food, attentive service, and a fun atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back and working my way through more of the menu.

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