If you can navigate the annoying elevators at the Mayfair Hotel to their rooftop pool and…read morerestaurant/bar (Sipsip)... you will arrive at (what was for us) a delightful view, vibe, food and drink. You do have to walk through a gauntlet of beautiful young people in their speedos and bikinis by the pool but on the other side is a delicious food and drink menu. Maybe I was really hungry after a long travel day but The ceviche and crudo were among the best I've ever had. The cocktails were fresh and creative. The coconut cake dessert was incredible. Best of all was the service... calm, timely and efficient. We arrived at 3pm on a Friday. I can imagine it being quite a scene during peak hours so plan accordingly.

Ive been here twice. It's at the top of the Mayfair hotel…read more The drinks are good and are about $17/$18 each. Ive tried the Jet Pilot and Saturn. The conch fritters did leave much to be desired. They were full of conch and fried well, the taste just wasn't there. Being nestled in a Bahamian founded neighborhood, that's something that should be good. I like going here and it is a vibe. I will be returning.

Again, an amazing experience! We love coming here not just for the food, but for the ambience. it…read morealways feels special. We always order the empanadas, and they are simply the best. I love the spinach ones, and my husband is all about the meat which he can't get enough of. We came as a group of six, and everything was timed perfectly. Drinks came first, then appetizers, and just as we finished, the main courses arrived so we could enjoy everything at the perfect temperature without feeling rushed. I had the mushroom ravioli so so good and perfect for vegetarian option. My husband and friends loved the NY strip steak and the chicken milanese. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

The famed Buenos Aires steakhouse with a location in Coconut Grove did not disappoint…read more I finally had an opportunity to check out La Cabrera after a cigar at nearby Coco Cigars. I took advantage of their 4 course $60 dinner special (not listed on their website but offered every day, including weekends) and went with the Caesar Salad, 14 oz skirt steak, fries and flan. Each dish was very good, the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, the fries were crispy and good, and the flan was probably the best I've ever had. I enjoyed a very good glass of Malbec reserve with my meal. La Cabrera also offers a $39 lunch special. Ambiance was charming and the service was also very good. Far superior choice, food wise, to Chop.

Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove delivered one of the best dining experiences I've had in Miami. Our…read moreserver, Ivan, was exceptional -- warm, attentive, confident, and genuinely engaging. He made the night unforgettable. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The baked clams and Caesar salad were perfect openers, and both the tuna crudo and hamachi crudo were absolutely divine. The chicken Parmesan was next‑level, the kind of dish you think about days later. The spicy rigatoni was flawless, and the Dover sole was pristine and beautifully prepared. Dessert was just as memorable. The guava cheesecake and tiramisu were standouts, crafted with so much care. Chloe, the pastry chef, is incredibly talented and radiates warmth in everything she creates. Carbone Vino is a must‑visit -- phenomenal service, extraordinary food, and a team that makes you feel truly welcomed.

What's not to like about this Restaurant. The reviews speak for themselves. Service 5,…read more Food Ambiance 5 It is a bit pricey but well worth it when u have that special day. I % recommend Carbone Vino

Amazing vibe and the views are exceptional Great drinks,…read moregreat DJ and beautiful people to look at. It's a win for a true Miami rooftop bar

Love Amal, and Level 6 really does have amazing views, but $25 glasses of Albariño and a bar full…read moreof tourists is probably not my favorite Friday night activity. Service was decent, though a lot of the servers were understandably distracted by the World Cup games, and one girl in particular was pretty rude, but whatevs. All in all, I'd come back for the view and the vibe... just preferably on someone else's tab.

Oh Mae! We had such a good time. The espresso martinis were on point really hit the spot. One was…read morenot enough had to have two. The bar staff is charming and attentive. They really know how to make a girl feel welcome. From the moment we walked in we were accommodated at the bar and served promptly. I love how a cocktail bar has a carafe of water ready for you with two short glasses it was perfection and in my opinion, a great attention to detail. Now the bartender this guy is on point. I've never seen a cocktail be shook with such intention. Everything he (Tom) was making looked perfect and I definitely hope to come back and try some more perhaps a whiskey sour? The place is tiny, but so charming the lighting is perfect. The barstools are so chic. It's just super inviting and it's the perfect little neighborhood bar. Something that Coconut Grove has been missing for a long time. The hype is worth it. The music is amazing. A definite must visit. This crew got it right!!! Xoxo

Looking for a night cap with great service and great drink options? Check out Mae's room. I'm still…read morenot drinking alcohol and this place delivered an excellent mocktail at an affordable price ($12). My friends had cocktails and wine and there were no complaints. It's dark inside but from what I could see, it looked nice, Miranda seems to be the hostess and the incredible mixologist. Raiya was also great and ensured our area was clean and our glasses were replenished. I was pleasantly surprised by this spot and can't wait to visit again. Check them out and enjoy!

Will preface my review by saying this is our bookclub's favorite place to meet! They offer happy…read morehour every day and have great cocktails and bites! The staff here recognizes us and although sometimes we come when they are very busy, they still give us the best service. The drinks are consistently good and food comes quick! I really enjoy the vibes at The Commodore. I feel like I'm in someone fancy living room with the fireplace, couches and decor. It's the perfect place to grab a drink and chat!

I went with a group of friends for happy hour and i really liked the space. It was spacious and…read morecomfy and fit all 8 of us. The servers were also very kind and attentive. The happy menu hour is great. $8 food and cocktails. I got the wings which were delicious. They were a bit spicy and came with a ranch sauce. I also got the sliders which was small like 2-3 bites. I would definitely like to come back again.

Our lunch was absolutely delicious!!! Our waitress was so nice and attentive to us! She recommended…read morethe watermelon lemonade and it was so good I have been dreaming about it since!! We ordered their truffle fries which were thin and crispy and perfectly seasoned, you could taste the truffle and the Parmesan's made it so delicious!! They were devoured before I could get a pic!! We also tried the grilled chicken salad, Caesar salad, and the penne pasta and everything was so delicious!!! I was very happy with my experience :)

Greenstreet Cafe epitomizes in clearest ways what Coconut Grove is all about: sitting on a tree…read morelined street, watching people pass by through the inevitably calm afternoon, enjoying classic American dishes without a worry in the world. Having been opened here since 1990 by a husband and wife duo, Greenstreet Cafe brings European charm into this American neighborhood. While being known for several key dishes like the Lamb Burger, there is also a good amount of Italian inspiration here with an excellent meat lasagna. Folks working here are attentive and sharp, happily offering their ideas on favorite dishes from a restaurant with such a longstanding history. Come relaxed, enjoy the moment and leave satisfied, so should be the motto of Greenstreet.

Quick and easy tacos, convenient to walk up grab a quick taco and go. The brisket and carne asada…read moretacos I tried were excellent.

The quesadilla across the street at sandbar is $4 cheaper, better AND brings guac, salsa and sour…read morecream! This place reallybisnhit or miss with the food but the quesadillas are definitely not worth the price

What an amazing meal…read more Dropped in for dinner and was so impressed. The roasted chicken is big enough to share. It's seasoned exceptionally well and comes with a side of tortillas. The enchiladas are also delicious. Again, a good size to share. We started off with some guac that was super solid. The space itself is really nice and has the perfect vibe for the Grove. Feels upscale while being super chill. Dress code is lax and it's about chilling and enjoying a great meal and maybe some adult beverages. So many things on the menu I want to try. Hope to be back next time I visit.

I've been going to Koko since it opened, and until now I've always had great experiences…read more Unfortunately, my recent visit during the Mexico World Cup match was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. Before going, we called the restaurant to ask if they would be showing the World Cup games, and we were told they would be showing all of them. Based on that, we expected a good viewing experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. There aren't enough TVs, many of the views are obstructed, and we actually had to move to the bar just to see part of the game. Even then, the music was so loud that we couldn't hear the match at all. When we asked the manager about it, he told us that ownership's instructions were to play music instead of the game's audio. That was especially surprising considering this is a Mexican-owned restaurant and the match was a Mexico World Cup game. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. To be fair, the restaurant was only about half full, so this wasn't a situation where the staff was overwhelmed by a packed house or unusually heavy demand. I was there with two female friends. I ordered a martini while my friends simply asked for water. The bartender reacted as if asking for water was somehow an inconvenience. We weren't even served chips and salsa until we repeatedly waved down members of the staff and specifically requested them. The bartenders consistently ignored us. My friends waited nearly 20 minutes before anyone came back so they could order their martinis. We later ordered guacamole and the Leña skirt steak. The guacamole arrived promptly, but the steak never did. When we asked another bartender to check on it, he looked in the system and told us there was no food order entered at all. This was unbelievable because the original bartender had described the dish, asked how we wanted the steak cooked, and appeared to take the order. He simply never entered it. When we complained to the manager about the missing food, he told us the kitchen was already closed but that he would "make an exception" and have the steak prepared for us. That response really upset me because this wasn't us asking for special treatment--it was the restaurant trying to correct its own mistake. I told him to simply cancel the order. He then said not to worry because he wouldn't charge us for it, as if not charging for a meal would somehow make up for the experience we had just endured. I declined the offer, but he responded by saying he would bring it anyway and that if we didn't want it, we could just leave it there. To me, that response was even more dismissive and completely missed the point. Throughout the evening, the bartenders were inattentive, dismissive, and consistently rude. Their attitude completely overshadowed what had always been one of my favorite restaurants in Coconut Grove. By halftime, we had simply had enough. Instead of continuing what should have been a fun night, we decided to leave the restaurant and go home, where we watched the rest of the Mexico match in the comfort of my home. Sadly, that turned out to be the best part of the night. I'm writing this review because I know Koko is capable of much better. My previous visits have always been enjoyable, which made this experience even more disappointing. However, if you're planning to watch a World Cup match there, I would strongly recommend choosing another venue. While they may tell you they'll be showing the game, the viewing experience is poor, the game audio is replaced with loud music, and based on our visit, the service was, without question, the worst I've experienced there since the restaurant opened. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously because Koko has always been one of my favorite restaurants, and I'd like to be able to recommend it again. Unfortunately, after this experience, I simply can't.

I saw an advertisement on social media for "Parrilla Tuesday" at Ossobuco where one gets an 8 oz NY…read morestrip, 5 oz skirt steak, 8 oz picanha, 2 chorizos, 2 lamb chops, wagyu fat potatoes, summer salad and a bottle of wine for $115. Seemed like a great deal and the photos looked good so we decided to try it. We arrived at around 8:30 and this restaurant was relatively full. We had a seat at the bar where our small dog was also welcome, and each started with a cocktail, then ordered the parrilla special to share. Everything was very good and we managed to somehow finish it all aside from 1 piece of steak, so not bad. We were offered a digestif of limoncello or dulce de leche. We chose the limoncello and it was the perfect end to our meal. It should be noted that, on the night we came they had a different wine (a pinot noir from Spain) rather than the one usually offered with this special. The server allowed us to sample the wine that usually comes with the parrilla and I'm glad they had the other bottle available on the night we were here as we much preferred it. Overall the Parrilla Tuesday special is a great value IMO and since their meats are grilled in a charcoal fired Josper Oven, they were very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Also, when compared to the parrilla offerings at some other Miami area restaurants, we preferred the meat selections we got here at Ossobuco.

I tried Ossobuco for their Miami Spice menu, and it was one of the best Spice experiences I've had…read more The ambiance is warm and upscale, and the service was spot-on from start to finish. The star of the night? Their beef fat-cooked potatoes. Absolutely unforgettable, crispy, rich, perfectly seasoned, and honestly worth the visit on their own. I'd come back just for those. So good!!! The rest of the Miami Spice dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, making the whole meal feel premium and thoughtfully put together. I will definitely add this spot to my rotation.