Sadly there's never enough parking, sometimes I have to leave because there's nowhere to leave the…read morecar.

It's a great local joint! I've been coming to this location since I was 21 they are open until…read more3AM. Their lunch menu is great and I love passing by after my son finishes school if I don't feel like cooking. Great to watch sports and have a quick bite.

Not so inclined to review this, because all you yelppies are gonna go…read more Don't spoil my heaven. Miami is made of concrete, hustle, bustle, loud music, stress. Indira has a little haven that really transports you to the island/grove/laid back/chill vibe that really reminds me of Jimbos. (If ya know) Cold beer, reggae vibes. Scratch your name on the chalboard, put a tick mark when you grab your own ice cold Redstripe. What to say about the service - 5 star. You serve your own beer, look on the chalkboard menu, tell Indira, she'll get her staff to whip it up proper. Watch the guy clean and scale your fish right there. The freshest fish, conch, shrimp in the Grove. Get the peel and eat, wahoo if theres any left. Music Saturday nights. Only open Saturday & Sunday

Love this place. If you're looking for the freshest seafood and island vibes this place is so cool…read moreright in the the Grove. May have been the owner who served us or not but super friendly. Delicious fresh seafood with island vibes, relaxed atmosphere patio seating and great choice of chill music. Casual and love the honor beer system. Highly recommend. Laid back place and although not water front it feels like it. Food delicious

AMAZING!!! Valerio, Ángel and staff should publish a book about hospitality. The food, the service,…read morethe ambiance...each deserves 5-stars. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my wife's Mother's Day dinner. Thank you guys for the wonderful Dining experience. We'll definitely be back real soon. Sebastian, Ivette &. Nina

Dinner last night was not the vibe…read more The server was ok. Normal service but towards the end of the meal our desert was forgotten & later given as a complimentary desert Usually the food is better but last night it wasnt... Zucchini fries are not meant to be drenched in oil. The potatoes were mushy. Wine was great but that's due to selection (by me) Overall dinner was ok. Nothing special. Serves and food were average

We made reservations at Open Table & parked in a lot around the corner. There was a lot of…read moreconstruction in the area & Koko was a little hidden. Koko is among the natural tree canopy of Coconut Grove, the 6,000 sq ft indoor & outdoor restaurant & bar transported us to Mexico with its sophisticated and artistic design, cacti garden, and outdoor bar & terrace. The 170 seat restaurant & bar conveys a fun, lively & warm setting to enjoy our Mexican meal. The open view kitchen allowed us to watch the handcrafted tortilla baking & wall showcasing over 400 mezcales & tequilas. We sat outdoors in the magnificent cacti garden. We started with frozen margaritas, they were smoky, icy cold & refreshing. We opted to share a skirt steak taco platter, passing up the insects on the menu. The tacos came out in minutes before our margaritas. The skirt steak was lean, juicy, and so tender we could cut it with a fork. Our meal was absolutely excellent. An 18% service charge was added to our bill. Service was quick and on point.

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.

We decided it was a nice night to dine outside and made our way over to Monty's. Monty's has been a…read moreCoconut Grove staple for as long as I can remember and it's for good reason. The restaurant sits next to the Coconut Grove marina, and is accessible by land or sea. The atmosphere always feels like you're on a Caribbean vacation. Our server was Iria and she was friendly, knowledgeable on the menu and perfectly attendant. She wasn't hovering over us but checked on us enough where we were perfectly taken care of. We started with an order of the peel & eat shrimp. This is seasoned with old bay and it was delicious; only complaint is they weren't cleaned very well, several of them were cut open but the "vein" was still very present. This is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5, probably should give 3 but the rest really made up for it. For the main courses my bf had the seafood pasta which he said was good, although the sauce was a bit plain (he described it as having a ragu flavor). I had the Baja tacos at his suggestion and boy was it a good recommendation. It comes with 3 tacos and they are packed with fish. They were absolutely delicious. The tacos also come with a small side of elote which had a strong citrus flavor, absolutely delicious. All in all, I don't know why we don't come here more often but we will. Monty's should always be an option when the weather is right.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view - what more could you ask for on this beautiful…read moreday in Maimi? We just got off our 7-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas this morning and pick up a car from the airport to meet up with Brian for lunch before our flight home. He suggested Monty's since he has been here a couple of times. The place is huge and there was already a line before they even opened at 11:30 am! They have a live band that started playing right away so it made our meals more enjoyable. I didn't get a chance to snap pictures since we all started eating as soon as the food came. We shared appetizers - Gator Bites, very tender and flavorful! I highly recommend! The Yucca Fries (We've only had them in Sanc Juan) were so good! A must try, if you haven't had them. The Crispy Crab Cake Bites were utterly delicious! Main dish - I had the Grouper with mango salsa, black beans and rice. It was a good portion and was cooked perfectly. It paired nicely with the mango salsa. Chris raved about the Seafood ceviche! It was fresh with tons of fish, shrimp and octopus. Brian had a dozen fresh oysters. They were fresh and juicy!

A Slice of Amalfi in the Grove…read more I wasn't aware Miami had a piece of the Amalfi Coast hidden in the Grove... Baia Blu is officially your next gourmet cucina italiana destination. L'Ambiente e l'Accoglienza The moment I passed by, I was met with the incredible calore of Maria. She gave me a tour that felt like a stroll through Positano. The aesthetic here is wonderfully eccentric; it perfectly captures that Southern Campania Italian soul. Between the limone lamps, the intricate fresco paintings, the lush vegetable wall, the Raffaella Carrà music playing, and the romantic glow of the patio, it feels like a secret trattoria tucked in the Grove. Servizio con Passione Maria owns her presence with such typical Italian pride, and the rest of the team follows suit. Ambrogio, Carlo, and Ernesto play their parts as typical Italian characters as well, charismatic and laid-back. They have that typical South Italian "easy-going" attitude while remaining completely attentive to every request. They truly host you like family. Il Sapore del Mare e della Terra The menu stays true to coastal traditions: * L'Antipasto: We began with an authentic, fresh Burrata Pugliese that complemented the focaccia perfectly. The cheese was incredibly creamy, blending beautifully with the tomatoes. Then came the Frutti di Mare, perfectly croccante (crunchy) with that hit of sea salt that makes you crave the ocean. * I Secondi: I opted for the Branzino Mediterraneo with salmoriglio sauce. It was so light and fresh, it felt like a true "catch of the day." I paired it with Truffle Fries that had a delicate, sophisticated scent. * La Pasta: We couldn't resist sharing the Pear & Gorgonzola Agnolotti. The gorgonzola cream sauce was difficult to resist to not dip it in the warm crusty Focaccia and perform the "scarpetta", we soaked up every last drop of that sauce! I had a taste of my friend's Swordfish (breaded alla Milanese), which was a great, protein-packed dish. Next time, I am definitely coming back for the Scaloppine di Vitello "Sorrento" with the lemon veal reduction; seeing them served so tender with those roasted Brussels sprouts made my mouth water. Il Dolce Finale You cannot leave without the Tiramisu. I'm usually not the biggest fan of this classic, but this one was a revelation, it was actually my favorite and paired with my legit Kimbo coffe. It even beat out the (also delicious) Pistachio Creamy Cake, which would have taken the top spot if only it had an extra punch of creamy pistachio spread to top it off. Baiablu is the slice of the Amalfi Coast in the Grove. A presto, carissimi!

Amazing authentic Italian restaurant in the Grove. A+ all around. We sat outside - great ambiance…read moreand people watching. We ordered the eggplant parm appetizer and for mains had the gnocchi and cacio e pepe. The service was on point. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They all spoke Italian (and even sang an Italian song together, which we clapped for lol) and the owner checked on us a couple of times throughout our meal. Highly recommend!! This place is a win! We'll be back for sure!

Fantastic! I…read morerecently stopped by to place a takeout order and I'm really happy that I did. Christine, the super nice lady that took care of my order from behind the bar (if I remember correctly, I believe she said that she used to work at Ariete), was incredibly helpful and attentive, and she helped me choose a few client-favorites. Since I was going to be there for about 15-20 minutes, I decided to order a glass of wine and the flatbread appetizer, which was phenomenal. The burgers I took home to my wife & daughter were great, and the burrata appetizer was also delicious. 5-stars all around. The smiles, the service and the delicious menu items make this place a must-try if you're in Coconut Grove. Thanks again! Sebastian, Ivette & Nina

Good food. Amazing service but limited menu and we were not able to enjoy the signature breakfast…read more The ambience is 6 stars

What an experience! First, it's a fish market. You pick out…read morewhat you want to eat (and they're very helpful if you're not sure what you're looking for.) Then you tell them how you'd like it cooked. They cook it up nicely! (Warning, if you go for the fish and chips, it's a cornbread batter, not a beer batter.) Some of the best lobster. Delicious eats, attentive and friendly staff. I'd go again when in the area.

My first visit here and I sort of wish I'd read the other reviews before I came here. If so, I…read morewould have come at a time where I was hungry and for a mere five dollars had them prepare my meal for me. But that being said, I found it to be a very nice fish market. Now there is a huge downside that you immediately encounter when you arrive. The parking lot is exceptionally small and people are parked every which way, except in the spaces. Getting to the actual building will take some time. The neighboring lots have pretty clear signs that they will tell you if you park there. So you're stuck dealing with what it is. The fish variety is good, although not great. If you're looking for strictly local fish, you'll probably find what you want. Several varieties of snapper and the fish looked wonderful and fresh. Some of my favorites like hogfish and grouper. You can buy the whole fish and they'll fillet it for you or you can buy fillets if they have them of the fish that you want. But the part I missed is having them cook it for me. Now that is something I would like to try next time The downside is they strictly local fish. You won't find any flatfish and I was surprised that they did not have any U4 or U6 shrimp which I like to use to make paella. In addition, I did not see fresh scallops. They did have some nice lobster tails although I did not see other shellfish. Some people have said the prices are reasonable; I found them about 20 to 30% higher than other fish markets I visit. The people here are really nice in the market is attractive. I will be back as I said to get a meal cooked for me in part because it is closer than the fish markets I usually visit and also my curiosity after reading other reviews. I recommend this market if you have the patience to wait for a parking space. If you're looking for the larger shrimp for paella look elsewhere