One of our absolute favorite spots to go to. The menu has something for everyone and each dish is so full of flavor. The filet is one of my favorite and the chicken linguini as well. The staff is incredible and the atmosphere is a coastal elegance that sweeps you away as you dine. read more

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Miami Spice 2022: This is a very cutely decorated restaurant with side street parking in Coral Gables. It is very close to the WeWork parking garage making parking that much more convenient. The service was great and the bartender did a great job crafting some delicious cocktails- the lychee martini was especially delicious. For appetizer, the whole table ordered the ceviche- which came in a beautiful presentation with homemade chips that complemented the lime in the fish very nicely. The quality of the fish was great, but I do wish they would have been less stingy with the sweet potato. It tasted fantastic, but I only got a tiny dollop with it. The branzino was the highlight of the meal! So tasty, came with a lemon wedge that enhanced the rosemary flavors, and the side of buttered vegetables was the perfect complement to the meal. i would be back for this alone! We closed out the meal with the flan and the chocolate mousse. We were a bit turned off with being served the mousse in plasticware and having to use tiny plastic spoons to enjoy such nice desserts. Highly Recommend: branzino, flan read more

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I came here for Miami Spice lunch recently and it was a great experience. The space is quiet, maybe because it wasn't very busy. The staff we saw were all smiles, very friendly and welcoming. For apps, we ordered the lobster bisque and the yucca croquettes. The lobster bisque was delicious but not something I would've normally chosen on a hot summer day in Miami lol. The yucca croquettes were good, too! Especially the guava sauce they come with. We ordered the crispy rice from the a la carte menu as well and as you can see from the photo, we ran right through that and took a photo a bit too late. For entrees, we choose the New York strip and the clam linguine. The New York strip was perfect and the linguine had a sweet taste to it (can't put my finger on what it was but it WORKED). For dessert we got a flan and a coffee. The flan literally surprised me it was SO SO good. The whole experience was 10/10. Michael was our server and he was great! Would love to come back with family. read more

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due to the lack of time and the Holidays, It took me a copule of weeks to finally get to send my review... On December 8, 2023, among the thousand restaurants in Miami, me and my wife have chosen MesaMar to celebrate our 24th year Anniversary. At the beginning we were a bit uncertain on weather we had made the right decision to celebrate our 24 years together... However, we made our reservation on open table and went to find out how our celebration was going to turn out..... Well. we did not mistake at all..!! from the moment we walked in, we could feel the feel of an awesome environment, we then approach the hostess who acknowledge us immediately , checked our reservation en then precede to set us. The dinning room was spotless, the flow of service flawless and smooth. By that time we knew that we were in the right place for our celebration. A minute after we sat down, Yarelis (Server) came to greet us with a very pleasant an welcoming smile, she gave us a tour of the drink menu and offer to bring us a couple of wine tastings in order to facilitate our wine ordering. After we had ordered our wine, she then proceeded to give us a tour of the dinner menu and after she had suggested a couple of dishes from the menu, we then placed our order. While we waited for our dinner, fresh, warm and delicious bread with butter was delivered to our table by the server assistant and our water glasses were refilled without asking, every time there half way empty....at that point we could observed the Team work among the entire restaurant staff and high quality of service, very unlike to get at a restaurant in Miami/Florida, we were WOW!! by the Teamwork and the outstanding Service. Our food arrived about 13 minutes after we had placed our order, it was Fresh, hot and very tasty...what treat for a perfect Celebration. A two bite check was performed by Yarelis, and the steps of service very well executed, once we were done. with dinner, the plates were cleared in a timely manner by Yarelis and the Server assistant and then dessert menu was presente and described to us by our server...we the precedent to order dessert... I have to tell you...It was Amazing...!!! To make it un unforgettable celebration, the Manager Antonio, stops by our table to ensure our entire Dinner experience had fulfill our expectations with the service and the food....as well as to inform us that due to our Universally Celebration our desert was complimentary as well as a toast with an after dinner dessert wine....wow..wow. We have no words to describe our experience at MesaMar, other that to say that was UNFORGETTABLE !!! an experience and a very special celebration that we will remember for ever. Our special thanks to Yarelis, the serving Staff, Antonio for developing such a great Team of employees and MesaMar for and awesome Establishment. If anyone would like to experience awesome service, fresh and tasty food, give MesaMar a shot, it is a real Treat... Trust Me!!Our Dinner order: LITCHI MARTINI RED WINE PARILLADA DE MAR FRIED RICE ALMOND PRALINE Edgard Ariza chefs4Youthepassion@gmail Executive Chef/Director read more

MesaMar Seafood Table - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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I had this restaurant on my bookmark list for years, until last Friday, we called Juan and Susy to join us for our monthly CWG (Couples Wine Group) and they couldn't go to the selected restaurant, so they offered a change of venue and here we are, MesaMar! I'm allergic to Shellfish, so the options for me were very limited. I was planning on eating the Seabass because this is one of my favorite dishes, my friend Juan C suggested the Snapper and Steven our server fully backed his advice! I was very happy with the change of plans, everything tasted excellent and the service couldn't be better, we needed 16 wine glasses and Steven set up the table in a flash.  Then the saddest part of the night came, desert... I normally eat a bite or sometimes nothing at all, but it was so freaking delicious that after a little bite from the other 3 participants I ATE the whole thing. Yes, I added like a thousand calories in 2 minutes but my heart and stomach was happy! At the end, Antonio, the manager passed by to check to see if everything was in order and as expected, I obviously complained about having such irresponsible deserts on the menu and he kindly apologized. So this concluded a night full of unplanned events and last minutes changes!!! read more

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the service was amazing! and the place was very nicely decorated. i would say it's a five star for service and ambiance, but more like a three for the food. it was really salty and there was a lot of fat in the filet mignons we had ordered. read more

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There aren't many places in coral gables you can catch a deliciously fried fresh hogfish....mesamar is one such place that'll even give you the option to half fry half grill your pescadito if you're trying to be a little bit better behaved. Pro-tip- fried hog is always better and worth it! We had it with a side of purée de papa(mashed potato) after polishing off their delicious apps of perfectly prepared rock shrimp, salmon tartar, and a coconut tuna roll that kinda reminds me of the coconut macadamia roll at hillstones. Service was excellent. They offer a private back room for parties. It was a bit quiet, but then again it was a Wednesday night and off the main ave. If you want a relaxing evening with quality food, attentive servers, and no hassle with parking or waiting for a table...mesar is great! If you want to be chismosa and people watch, maybe come here on a wknd. read more

MesaMar Seafood Table - Hogfish half fried half grilled...yummier fried - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Came here with craving some fresh seafood. Definitely did not disappoint after finding this place on yelp. They had fresh hogfish that was speared earlier in the day - opted for the seafood parilla which was very good. The parilla had calamari, shrimp, fish, and scallops in it. The calamari was cooked very well. Finished the night with a brownie with ice cream which was delicious. read more

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This was one of my top 10 meals of my life. We got some very delicious cocktails to start and the shrimp ceviche was amazing, such a great mix of flavors! My husband and I both ordered ravioli, he ordered the Porcini and Ricotta and I got the Lobster Ravioli. It was rich and creamy, and just about the best ravioli I've ever had. I highly recommend anyone who is in the area needs to eat here. They had some amazing seafood options as well that looked amazing but we were both clearly feeling pasta! read more

MesaMar Seafood Table - Lobster Ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I have eaten many times in Mesa Mar, the food and service is always good, but this time was incredible. As an appetizer we ordered coco-nuts rolls tuna (Please try it!). Spectacular. Second appetizer: scallops. They were crispy and juicy with a delight sauce in the bottom. Filet Mignon, the Chef knows how to cook a good medium rare. Chilean seabass was simply spectacular. The jasmine rice with raisins is so good that I could eat only this. Dessert: Passion fruit mousse, it has a lot of flavor of condense milk and the citrusy of the fruit. If you like sweet, this is a must! The praline is crispy and addictive. The quality of food is excellent, no greasy, no salty, it is fresh. It is as good as it should be. Our waitress was Sergio, a Venezuelan gentleman who gave us a high and a very elegant service. The hostess in the front was very sweet lady and the bartender was very kind. The atmosphere is classic, elegant, for families and dates. The soft music in the back is wonderful. The only thing that In could recommend to this place is to expand the list of wines and liquors. Other than that, this place has been and it is amazing. I recommend you to try this place. read more

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We had been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm glad we finally made it. They were full on a Friday night but we had reservations. There were 4 of us and we sat outside. For appetizers we ordered the fried calamari. To be honest, it was a bit dry/hard but the cocktail sauce helped. We also had the Rock Shrimp Tempura, it was delicious! Crunchy but with a creamy sauce. For entrees we ordered the Camarones al ajillo (although good, we felt it was lacking a bit in flavor; the shrimp was served in a garlic olive oil, but there weren't any garlic bits or pieces). We also ordered Camarones Enchilados and my friend felt that dish also lacked a bit of flavor, the sauce good but was watery. Lastly, we ordered the Casuela de Mariscos. It was good, tasted like a Boullabaise, but my hubby felt the portion was small. As a side we had the Jasmine Rice which was very good. For dessert the Almond Praline is a must! We also had the churros which were delicious! The lychee martini also very good. Our server was very friendly and personable, however he did forget our requests a few times (water, lemons, etc.). But, as I mentioned, they were very busy and he did apologize. I would definitely come back and try different things, but overall we weren't that impressed with this particular experience. read more

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Always a great time at mesamar, have come many times and enjoy every plate ! My favorites are the tuna tacos, rock shrimp and fried fish . The service is amazing and the owner really cares about making everything perfect for the clients. Their drinks are strong ! And for dessert the mouse de maracuyá the restaurant is in a great location with valet parking or self parking and the ambiance is great for families but also for a date. They even have private rooms for parties and events. read more

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Really good restaurant... Service is impeccable and food on point. As you enter the restaurant it is kind of divided into two dining areas with the hostess desk in the middle. The restaurant has a nice vibe and it is decorated nicely. The food is very good. In this occasion we ordered the scallops appetizer which was cooked perfectly.... a moist and soft scallop with a truffle cream sauce. Also I liked the "cazuela de mariscos". Seafood served in a small casserole in a light tomato sauce that was delicate and plentiful. (Kind of like a cioppino) The grilled seabass also cooked perfectly and seasoning was perfect. One thing I would suggest is the vegetable sides aren't the best... and for those that would want options for low carb foods there aren't many. read more

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Loved this place. Great spot for a date night or special occasion with the family. The food is delicious, fancy service, and honestly fair prices for the ambiance and food quality. Can't wait to go back! read more

MesaMar Seafood Table - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Best seafood and great atmosphere. Service was superior!!!! Paella was large enough for two read more

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Went to MesaMar for Miami Spice and what a great choice. The rock shrimp is amazing that is a must. The lobster bisque was so flavorful and so was the lobster ravioli. Great portions and the ambiance is so great for a date night and the service is great. Definitely going back. read more

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Tried the Miami Spice menu here with a few friends and was really impressed with the food and the service. The seafood was top notch all around. I tried all the apps at our table: scallops, rock shrimp, salmon sashimi, and ceviche. My favorites were the shrimp and the scallops, which were cooked perfectly. Most of us had paella for our entrees, except for my husband, the steak guy, who ordered the strip steak. His was ok, but our paella was great. The seafood is obviously the highlight here. Would definitely recommend Mesamar to seafood lovers! read more

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First time here and the food was excellent, service amazing, and an ambiance that makes you want to stay until you get kicked out for closing. Seafood tasted fresh which is important for any seafood with ocean in its name. For being coral gables it is priced half of any fine dining place around but just as good and better in many cases. Coming back soon. read more

I would say it was a good meal. Would I choose it with all the other amazing seafood places in coral gables and Miami. It would be a a third or fourth choice. Wife had lobster ravioli. I had paella. The paella was mediocre. The saffron was not evident in the rice and the calamari was tougher than normal. Minor thing here. The background music was atrocious. Unless you like the Carpenters or bad elevator music. The service( waiter) was rude at best. Apparently we didn't look wealthy enough I don't know. His brisk done bother me don't be talking to me and I will be too busy to be kind or decent. His tip was less than 10%. We were sitting outside and he didn't honk his you know what stunk. Some training is needed cause there might be a good server in the future. Those that brought our our food were exceptional. read more

Very elegant, nice ambience, great food Very good service. Fish is amazing I truly recommend it read more

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The Scallops and Almond Praline were really good and so delicious. The taste was smooth and has nice texture. The freshness was really good. The tacos was absolutely amazing. too. My girlfriend and I like the food there so much. One of the best! The server was friendly and pleasantly great. Nice staff! read more

Este restaurante de mar es, sin duda, mi favorito. Cada vez que voy, la calidad de la comida y el servicio me dejan encantado. Los mariscos siempre están frescos y deliciosos, y se nota el cariño que ponen en cada plato. [[HIGHLIGHT]]El ambiente es muy acogedor, y el personal siempre me hace sentir bienvenido.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pero lo que realmente se lleva el premio son los tragos: ¡son de otro mundo! Cada cóctel es una sorpresa, lleno de sabor y creatividad. Este lugar es una joya que siempre disfruto visitar, y lo recomiendo a cualquiera que ame los mariscos y un buen trago. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant while walking in the neighborhood. We were pulled in by the Sinatra music playing outside and walking in, saw the most incredible fried whole fish! We started off with some glasses of wine and lobster tacos. The tacos were very small. For dinner we had 2lb of fried Snapper Hogfish (aka Pez Perro) and the pear Gorgonzola ravioli with shrimp. The Hogfish was impressive in size and incredibly tasty! You can order grilled, fried, or half and half. Our server brought the raw fish out to us before cooking it up to confirm. It was crisped and seasoned to perfection, like fish chicharrones - just beware of the bones when eating! *Note: on the menu it's listed at 30lb - meaning they charge $30/lb. This was not clear. The Ravoli was stellar. Cooked al dente in a truffle pear sauce... heavenly. And the shrimp were fresh, good size, and absolutely delicious! It was the perfect portion. Service and staff were very friendly and attentive, adjusting the umbrella for us due to a light drizzle. We would suggest to have more napkins available or, for a white tablecloth restaurant, to have cloth napkins instead of paper (though they were then nice sturdy ones). Overall, it was a very pleasant and romantic dinner. read more

MesaMar Seafood Table - Catch of the day: Hog fish / pez perro (IG: becauseimagypsy) - Seafood Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Amazing! Consistent and never disappoints! The food was just superb. The seafood fresh and the nice weather was the bonus. Our server was Ryan, and he was a pleasure to have. Though they were understaffed, he handles things very well and certainly needs a night off and a bonus. Our dishes were the grilled calamari and the scallops to start. Our main course was the linguini al mar and the shrimp enchiladas. All exceptional dishes. read more

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Yes yes yes. Everything was amazing! Our server was excellent, took care of our every need and including the kids needs. Definitely come hungry because you don't want to miss out. read more

Miami Spice Menu The scallops appetizer delicious Lobster Raviolis And the Almond turrón dessert . The service and ambiance was great They have valet parking and public parking close by . read more

Best paella ever! Fresh, delicious seafood. Spotless. Upscale. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Leah was our server and she was terrific. Highly recommended. read more

Came to this place for lunch as it had great reviews.... well, they deserve them! The place is well located in Coral Gables... nice setting and nice ambiance for weekdays lunch. This place is clean and nice... quite good service as well. As for food, we had a tuna tartare that was quite good and fresh.. tuna was of good quality and consistency. We then ordered a complete hog fish grilled.... very good, tasty, fresh and savory.... healthy choice as they also offer it fried! I could even taste some lobster, this is how fresh and well made it was... the sides were veggies that were ok... ordered a bottle of wine that was ok priced, maybe a little over priced for the real market price. All in all this place is to come back and they specialize in fish and seafood... Enjoy read more

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Excellent restaurant in all aspects! The food was amazing, mostly seafood but they do have options such as pastas, meats, chicken dishes. We enjoyed several appetizers such as tuna tartar that was exquisite. For main dishes we had the lobster raviolis, MesaMar Paella - both absolutely winners! The flan for dessert was outstanding! Excellent service, impeccable ambiance and as incredible as it might seems: great and appropriate music at a volume level one could still carry a conversation. We enjoyed a two hour mid-week lunch with wine! What a privilege! read more

Great food , great services and very reasonable prices. The seafood paella is so delicious. The grilled octopus and calamari are also great. read more

The service is impeccable and the fish is always fresh. Good prices and a very elegant decor. This has to be one of my favorite restaurants, and it is not stuffy nor expensive. The fish are all on display and you can choose your favorite for the table. My family enjoyed lunch there a few weeks ago. read more

Food was excellent! Service was good and the ambiance was also great def recommend !!

The ambience is nice, so is the service. Food was good but not great. We went for lunch with family and did have a great time.

Its not often that you eat dinner somewhere and enjoy it so much that you want to go back the next day. I had actually never heard of this gem. We were in the area and a friend did a quick Miami Spice search for a nearby spot, and happened upon MesaMar. There were 8 of us, colleagues and clients, on a Thursday night and we were able to get in, but wow this place was packed. The ambiance is great for a dinner with clients or even for a date night. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The wine list is nice, provides plenty of options, and we were quite happy with our selections. The Miami Spice menu does not disappoint, nor does any single bite you have. I'm not sure that you can go wrong here.. everything I tried was amazing! For appetizers I tried had the octopus, the rock shrimp, the coco-nuts roll, and the scallops. I'm not a huge octopus fan, but the texture was just right, and the octopus fans at our table went nuts over it. The rock shrimp were delicious, the coconuts roll was great and unique, and the scallops were divine! We were dipping our bread into the scallops sauce, it was soo good! I've been craving those rock shrimp and scallops ever since. They did forget to bring our Caesar salads, so I can't comment on those, however I can say that they definitely made it up to us later, by letting us select a glass of wine each. I had the New York strip steak with mashed potatoes for my main course and it was amazing! I don't usually go for this cut of meat, but my mouth has been watering ever since! I also tried a filet of fish which was good and had a great presentation.. but it's the NY strip I just can't stop thinking about! For dessert we had a chocolate mousse and an almond tart. Omg the almond is a must!! Almond praline cake or whatever it's called is fantastic.. creamy and yet crunchy, it's the perfect way to end your meal here. This is truly a gem in Coral Gables, and I'm so happy to have been introduced to it. I'm normally a creature of habit and order the same thing every time once I find the perfect meal for me at a restaurant, but this one has so many amazing and delicious options! I can't wait to go back! read more

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The place is good and the food outstanding. But lately management (or whomever they have answering the phone at the front) have focused on a culture of saying "NO"! They seem to have forgotten than without customers they are nothing. There is no business. I have been coming here for 5 years, my last two experiences have been horrible. They wouldn't accommodate a simple table request when the restaurant was absolutely empty; it was 3:30pm on a Sunday. Today I called and explained I wanted to do a family gathering there and gave details and asked if the space next to the bar was available. And the lady simply said: NO! Uncomfortable silence followed, I was expecting a "no, but we can accommodate you... etc. But I got was a "NO". Keep doing this and you will loose customers left and right, there are plenty of places in Miami to go. Service is everything. This place is poorly manager read more

I have come here many times and it is always a pleasure! The last time we came here, which was on a Saturday at 8:30, we had to wait 30 minutes for our table despite our reservation but we waited patiently and by the time they sat us down, they had a complimentary appetizer waiting for us and that gesture was SO AMAZING and we are glad we were patient, as we are long time fans of this gem. They really do take good care of you here! PS- fried calamari and tuna tartare are delishhhhh! 10/10 recommend this restaurant! read more

Excelente menú, comida deliciosa, excelente atención, recomendado 100%, pregunten por la prima

One of my fav seafood restaurants located in coral gables area, home to their famous paella that is to die for and some of the best seafood in the area. This restaurant is a gem and the food is always as good as the service. The fried calamari was amazing had good texture and taste. They make good drinks heavy on the alcohol, I enjoyed a mojito this evening and it was simply delicious, to finish off I had the flan that was not far from my grandmothers homemade flan. ( don't tell her I said that ). Definitely a nice place for a date night or simply some quality fine dining experience! Highly recommended! read more

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Tuvimos muy buena experiencia. Fui con dos personas más, el lugar es bastante limpio y con una decoración muy clásica. Hay varios ambientes y un salón privado. Los tragos estaban bastante fuertes sobretodo el shipwreck y Brisas Del Mar, el aperol estaba muy bueno. De las entradas recomiendo los tacos de tuna y lobster bisque; todo se sentía muy fresco y se notaba la variedad de sabores. Nuestro plato principal, parrillada del mar y filet mignon. Súper recomendado. No se olviden de pedir el praline de postre. Excelente. Un lugar para volver sin duda read more

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The quality of the food here is fine however we ordered takeout and for the price the quantity was seriously lacking. I will go again in person to determine if there's a difference but I wouldn't order takeout here again. read more