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    Hillstone Restaurant

    3.6 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Katie F.

    Hillstone is always busy, and for a reason! This was my first time visiting and the service is truly what makes the experience. Our servers were fantastic and we were never left unattended. They even bring fresh cold glasses for your martini! A classic choice for a weekday lunch or early weekend dinner.

    Ahi Tuna Tartare!!
    Gerry L.

    It's been an eternity since we had a meal at Hillstone and what impresses me about Hillstone is their longevity in the Coral Gables food scene. Located in the corner of Miracle Mile and Le Juene Ave you will find Hillstone with their longs lines trying to get a table. The bar here is legendary, but simple and luckily my wife and I were able to snag two seats there. The menu here consist of Americanized sushi rolls and many bar food. So we decided to ordered their spinach and artichoke dip first, which was amazing, tasty and gooey. Then we ordered their spicy tuna roll, Osaka style pressed tuna, and their ahi tuna tartare. All the fishes dishes were very fresh and delicious. For dessert my wife was dying to try their Tres Leches and we ordered it and were surprised how good it was, very moist and drenched in a milk based sweet sauce. We had a great time and it was fun to catch a good seat in this bustling Coral Gables establishment.

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    Yvette K.

    Always fantastic. But always crowded. 45 minute wait is the norm Here @ 8:30pm on a Tuesday and it's still packed. Sign of good food I guess. lol. Always consistent The drinks here are exceptional especially martinis. The lemon drop is perfection and all mixers are made in house.One of my favorites!

    Tres leches
    Jeremy N.

    Came here for Christmas Eve. Had set reservations almost two weeks in advance. We had called to try to ask our party of four to be at one table, but they split us in two separate tables. Although we were at separate tables the food was delicious and the service was nice. The location was clean and the staff attentive. I had a delicious iced tea. We offered chips and salsa to start. Had the famous French dip for dinner with cheddar cheese. It was delicious. So good! This is my go to every time I come here . To finish dinner we had tres leches for dessert. It was really good too. The flavors are consistent when you come here. The rules are a little over the top, but the service and atmosphere is great. We enjoyed the evening.

    Tuna Mango Roll
    Jenna D.

    Had an excellent lunch here today. Had the off-menu tostones and guac as apps. Guac was super fresh, as well as the chips. Also shared a pressed sushi for the table...impeccable. Had the Tuna Mango Roll as my entree which was delicious and FRESH! Perfectly ripe mango. Came with spicy mayo. Loved it. Another at my table had the Hawaiian steak which I tried and it was perfectly cooked and marinaded in SOOO much flavor. Service was friendly, super fast, attentive. Would definitely return when in Coral Gables.

    Mauricio B.

    Excellent spot for lunch or dinner in Miracle Mile. Service is outstanding, starting with the host/hostess station, very courteous and accommodating, and then the waitressing staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu items. The decor of the restaurant is also very attractive, with lots of wood, leather and warm lighting. Excellent atmosphere. It gets very busy during peak lunch and dinner times, so it is better to make reservations way ahead of time or show up very early. The restaurant opens at 11:30 and if you get there at around that time, you can get a table without reservations. Parking is a bit complicated, but there is a paid valet service just a few steps from the restaurant, and also a public parking garage about a block away. The quality of the food is always great. My favorite appetizers are: home smoked salmon and the grilled artichokes. And for entree, I really like their Ahi Tuna salad with mango and the Red Ruby Trout (which sometimes is replaced by Arctic Char and this one is also delicious). Their wine list is short, but has options for most common grape types; however, a nice feature offer by the restaurant is that you can bring your own bottle of wine and pay a very reasonable cork fee of $25. Highly recommend to try this place out if you are in the area. Cheers!

    Ding's Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    Stefany D.

    I have been to Hillstone many times before and I am surprised that I have never wrote a review but here it is. Hillstone is one of those solid spots that you can always count on. Food and service is usually on point, but it is always very busy so if you are starving this is not the place for you as there is probably a wait. That just goes to show you how much people like this place though. This past time I got the chicken sandwich, which I don't believe I had ever got and it was delish and a very good portion. All the sushi selection is yummy as well. And although I did not have dessert this time, the tres leches is to die for. There is usually a good crowd of professionals and it is a family friendly atmosphere as well. Basically you can't go wrong.

    Ashley O.

    This place just never disappoints. There's a reason it draws such a large crowd at all hours of the day and has been a Coral Gables staple for years, surviving when most restaurants can't. The servers are beyond attentive, the food is always delicious and the vibe is always filled with energy. The sushi is fresh and delicious, the appetizers are sharing friendly and the entrees are filling and delicious. After years of sticking to my homestead neighborhood, I ventured back into the Gables for a little date night with my husband. After years, this place still did not disappoint. The service was fantastic - our waitress was attentive but also gave us space to talk and pace out our orders so that we could enjoy our date night to the fullest. As my husband drank his martini, she would bring a frosted glass and transfer the martini so that it never got warm. We decided to give the Brussel sprouts a try and they were delicious! How Hillstone can make a vegetable a desireable starter is beyond me. I always want to order a different dish, but no one can make a ribeye like Hillstone. Their Hawaiian ribeye is the most mouth watering steak I've ever eaten. It's got a sweet char, is buttery soft, melts in your mouth, and always cooked to the perfect temperature. My only disappointment was finding out that they no longer served it with a loaded baked potato. The French fries, however, were served with a delicious seasoning that you could add to your taste and was delicious. I will never not like this restaurant. It just always hits and lends itself for a date night, family dinner, girls night, special occasion - really anything you want to make it.

    Ana O.

    Hillstone Coral Gables - Disappointing Experience with Host/Manager I have always considered Hillstone to be one of the most consistently upscale and well-managed restaurants in Coral Gables, which is why what happened today was so surprising and disappointing. We arrived at approximately 5:31 PM as a party of three and were told there would be a wait of 1 1/2 to 1 hour and 45 minutes. That was understandable for a busy evening, so we patiently waited. About 45 minutes later, additional members of our family arrived and were told the wait had increased to two hours. Again, we accepted this and continued waiting. However, close to 7:00 PM, our family members decided to leave because of the long wait. As they were walking out, they were suddenly told to stay because they were going to be seated immediately. We were shocked to see this happen while we had been waiting since 5:31 PM. My husband approached the person managing the waiting list, Jule, who we later learned is a senior manager, to politely ask about the situation. Unfortunately, she dismissed him and pretended not to know what he was referring to, even though she was the one who had just seated our family members. The interaction felt dismissive and unprofessional, which was extremely disappointing given Hillstone's reputation for high standards and customer service. This left us wondering: Is there a structured system for managing the wait list, or is seating simply at the discretion of whoever happens to be controlling the list that evening? The experience felt inconsistent and unfair. That said, I do want to recognize Kevin, who took the time to listen to our concerns and genuinely tried to accommodate us after the situation occurred. His professionalism and willingness to help reflected the level of service Hillstone is usually known for. We have enjoyed Hillstone for years, which is exactly why this experience was so disappointing. I hope management reviews what happened so that future guests don't experience the same confusion and frustration. -- A disappointed but longtime Hillstone guest, Coral Gables resident and frequent patron

    Grilled Chicken Salad
    Kristina K.

    Walked in and got a spot at the bar. Always a great vibe and consistently excellent service. The menu truly has something for everyone, with that signature Hillstone twist, especially the sushi rolls. And don't skip the Hillstone martini

    Thai Tuna Roll
    Carissa S.

    A surprise date night at Hillstone! When we first arrived we had to wait past our reservation time. However to our surprise at the end of our meal our waitress informed us that to compensate for the long wait time, an item from our meal was comped which was very generous and unexpected. I have yet to be dissatisfied with a meal I have had here. The food was and is always so delicious! To kick off our date night he ordered an Old Fashioned and I ordered the margarita. The drinks tasted great! The rim of my glass for my margarita was salted nicely which I appreciated as I love a good salted rim. As an appetizer we ordered two Thai Tuna Rolls which is hands down our favorite roll there! The rolls always come out so fresh and we love how much Tuna is in the roll compared to other restaurants that don't provide as much sustenance in their sushi rolls. For our entree we ordered the Hawaiian Ribeye with French fries and the Filet with mashed potatoes and broccoli! Our steaks were cooked perfectly and were very tender and melt in your mouth delicious! The French fries were fresh and crispy, the mashed potatoes were flavorful and the broccoli was steamed well and was nice and soft to eat. The ambiance is a darker (lighting wise) more romantic scene with a candle at each table which was a really nice touch! The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive always checking in to see if we needed anything. Constantly refilling our water which was greatly appreciated. We will definitely be returning to Hillstone!

    Ambience was very nice and I also really like the area that the restaurant is in. The sushi was honestly some of the best sushi that I've ever had but all of the other food was above average at best. Don't take this as a bad review, if you've never gone, you should go, but I think it's a little pricey for what it is.

    Vanessa B.

    Top notch. What I love about this place is the consistency. Yes the wait is typically an hour + (consider yourself lucky if it's any less), but the lively crowd and delicious food are worth it. Happy hour time is the spot in the area. The bar will be packed and now takes a waitlist just to eat there, but no specials. The vibe here is always upscale casual, no hats, jerseys--dress nice. The sushi bar is unique and delicious--the spinach dip is a must.

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    How to reserve table?

    You can reserve on their website.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes there is a $25 corkage fee

    What are happy hour times?

    Hi Laurie, we do not offer any happy hour specials at this time.

    Pricewise- how u feel?

    13$-60$ most entrees 18$-30$

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