Our first visit was a private tasting and selection for our wedding rehearsal dinner. The staff is fantastic and the food is equally amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant and Cauley Square is most definitely unique. There is a quaint vibe to the entire experience but very tasteful and well done. Tropical elegance best describes the experience. The food all has a home made touch to it and all the from scratch sauces put the dishes over the top. read more

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Amazing restaurant off the beaten path from Miami. I now no longer need to drive the extra miles to the keys as Ty this was the most amazing Sea Bass I've ever eaten. Succulent, perfectly cooked and very fresh. Did not have a giant smell that to me tell me you are having very fresh fish. The place is a quaint place I will go to again. Eif enjoyed one of the beat Churascos made if the higher quality meat. there was no pulling on extra material as Other places. All I can say is you are looking for an off the beaten path place you must try The Village Challet. We were welcomed in, didn't have to make a long wait and found ourselves enveloped in a trip to new Orleans/ France as we felt transported to a vacation while just being a couple miles away from our Miami Suburbia home. After our lunch we enjoyed some time at the local shops before heading back home. read more

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The Village Chalet is the best kept secret in Miami! Located in Historic Cauley Square near Homestead, the restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining in a magical garden setting...serving delicious food and friendly service. Monique, the manager, always treats you like family! read more

The Village Chalet - Outdoor space - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

I had my rehearsal dinner for my wedding here and I have to say that it was an amazing and very beautiful experience. The guest kept telling me how they loved the ambiance and how great the food was. I highly recommend having a meal at The Village Chalet or even your event. The staff was very attentive throughout our time there. We couldn't ask for anything more! read more

The Village Chalet - a table set for a wedding reception - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

We have come for lunch here on several occasions and we have never been let down on the service and food. Come and enjoy a very quaint location with lots of romantic ambience. You won't go wrong. read more

Very nice place, great ambiance, definately recommend, take advantage of miami spice, super friendly, home ambiance. The food delish had churasco wife had fish the drinks, everything was perfect, specially the service. read more

The Village Chalet - Beautifully laid out - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Wow! I can begin to express myself by saying how exquisite this place is from the moment we walked in to the end. At the entrance we were greeted by the amazing Host: Monique, who has made our anniversary perfect! Waiter: Thank you Alex, for your amazing service & time for explaining to us the Menu and providing us an incredible experience Chef: Valentine, the food choices are all delicious, cooked to perfection. Frances Owner: it was a pleasure to meet & enjoy a night with you and your staff. She was helping servers as well greeting every guest. Frances, the atmosphere that you have created at The Village Chalet, is a true meaning of a 5+ stars restaurant. We loved it! The place is huge from the 18 hundred's old fashion, beautiful and you can also walk around with your drinks I strongly strongly recommend this restaurant! read more

The Village Chalet - Sooo delicious! Quesadilla & Caribbean Tostones. - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Amazing customer service. Beautiful venue, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The Manager Monique was just wonderful. Food was delicious and plenty. I recommend read more

What an amazing place! The food was delicious and the service even better! It was a perfect evening! I had salmon with spinach and asparagus, everything was cooked to perfection. Monique was so attentive and made our evening a very nice experience! We can't wait to go back! read more

The Village Chalet - Salmon with asparagus and spinach! Delicious! - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

My family ate at the village chalet in Cauley Square last night and can't say enough great things about it! The restaurant was so cute and had so much history!!! Monique and the staff were so pleasant and efficient - all their recommendations were perfect. We had the salad, tostone rellanos with shrimp and ropa viello with red sangria. Our main courses were ribeye, chicken Marsala with garlic mashed potato, and sautéed spinach. I had fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, asparagus, and chicken. The kids had spaghetti with meatballs - they split the serving and one portion was enough for both girls. Everything but the pasta was made in house - amazing! The portions were huge - enough to have leftovers!!! Unfortunately I didn't take pictures. We'll definitely be back. read more

Nice little spot to enjoy a drink or a meal outdoors. The food is average but the charm of the place adds to the experience. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of Malbec and shared a fish sandwich. The portion was quite generous and the fish was fresh and crispy. We also enjoyed the bean soup with a side of rice. The staff is very friendly. I hear at night they have live music.. We had a very nice time. read more

The Village Chalet - a glass of wine on a table - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

We had a wonderful time at my sister's baby shower. The service was amazing...helpful and accommodating service, food was delicious and the portions were abundant. Thank you Monique for your assistance and patience with our Baby ShowerZILLA. read more

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The Village Chalet, sounds a lot nicer than what you may expect. By definition a chalet is a wooden house or cottage, typically in the Swiss Alps, this is no Swiss Alps and it is no fancy cabin overlooking The Alps, but it is a wooden-looking cabin-like restaurant. Not that everything has to be fancy, this place has character, the decor is very antique. The place feels old-timey which is cute but these reviews are very confusing to me. Did we go to the same place? I seriously had to exit my review and double-check the address? Maybe it was the day? I can give them the benefit of the doubt but there is nothing about this place that makes me want to try it again. The service was really just ok, we sat ourselves without any guidance from the host/server, which is fine, a lot of places at times are like this. Once I sat and got settled and figured out where to put the stroller I hear "oh no you can't sit there." I was confused. Why couldn't I sit in the most convenient seat for us that works with the stroller, even though you told me to sit myself and did not specify where, in fact, they said "sit anywhere" you wonder? Oh! Because someone had paperwork there and they were doing something. Someone that worked at the restaurant, couldn't just move their stuff? Ooookayy - so we move to another table, no big deal but definitely not as convenient or comfortable with a stroller. Had the hostess been attentive maybe she could have just let me know where to sit, but it was two in one deal. The Hostess was also the server...of all the tables. Inside & out. Service and experience always always suffers when this happens. Then there was the food, and again, I am confused by the reviews. It was not awful but there was nothing memorable about the food. We ordered a salad, shrimp stuffed tostones and the Sea Bass, while everything had good flavor and was cooked well, it just felt as if something fell flat, not good or bad - just flat. There wasn't anything special about this place. Not the service, not the food, nothing. The place has character - that is about it. If you are visiting Cauley Square and are so hungry you can not wait, or if you want to just check it out - I guess, just lower your expectations from the 5-star reviews, because this is definitely not a 5-star location. Next time we are in Cauley Square we will be eating at the other restaurant nearby, the Tea Room. read more

A very quaint little place at Cauley Square. it has the feeling of Key West. The food was delicious. The service was stellar I highly recommend it. read more

The service and food is amazing! My girl and I went and it had major romantic vibes and the waitress was extremely attentive and fun. We ate the churrasco and it was to die for! The strawberry vinaigrette for the salad was the best thing I ever tasted. Will most def be coming back. read more

Now that Figat Chefs Kitchen has come to the Village Chalet it's a whole new restaurant! Great food and service from a staff and owner who are passionate about their craft read more

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The service is always great. Every time I come here I try a different dish and love it so much. All the food is so good and well made. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

We sat under a canopy of trees in a huge and beautiful garden! The atmosphere was so sweet and entertaining. We enjoyed live jazz and live versions of classic bobby darin, sinatra, Bennett, and tom jones. It was pretty cool. The philly sandwich, and chicken marsala were perfect. The service is nice and fast. read more

The Village Chalet - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

First time here, our waitress Aida was the best, very attemptive and caring, fast service, food was good but a little bit overpriced. We had the Chef salad, Chicken parmesan with fettucine Alfredo and Chicken Marsala with fries and rice. Everything was delicious, the place is very nice because of the location at Cauley Square Historic Village. read more

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Had a great lunch at the village chalet. The service was great and beautiful out door seating. A must go place. read more

The Village Chalet - Grilled chicken sandwich with French fries. - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This place was an adorable lil hide away enchanted forest. Lived in this area almost 27 years and never knew this place existed. Felt a lil like cozy place in Coral Gables. The restaurant does look a little old but the food was yummy. Our waitress, Michelle was awesome. The music that Freddy Perez played was a nice touch for the evening.. The restaurant is small so I suggest you make reservations if you want to be seated inside. They accomodate you with outside seating. . Also you will smell like the food when you leave.. I guess the exhaust ventilation is not up to par in the kitchen area it's an open kitchen to the dining areas.. I liked the place alot. It's different and simply sweet.. would definitely go back.. read more

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Tropical atmosphere, attentive service and delicate food made us spend a very sweet and beautiful evening

The food is excellent and the people were very friendly. My wife had the coconut shrimp and sauté'd zucchini. She was very pleased. I had the sea bass, which was amazingly reasonably priced, and it was delicious. The sauce was superb. The sauté'd mixed vegetables were good but the sauté'd spinach was SOOOO good. read more

The main reason this place deserves 4 stars is because it is tucked away from anything and everything Miami. Whenever you feel like having an out-of-town experience but don't feel like driving more than 30 minutes to an hour (depending on where you live), Village Chalet should be at the top of your list. The Village Chalet is nestled in a giant canopy of trees and beautiful landscaping. It is one of the few little establishments that make up the quaint Cauley Square Historical Village, and it fits right into the scenery. It's got an "old south" feeling- almost as if you'd traveled back in time a hundred or so years to Savannah, GA. The chefs are friendly, and their food tastes deliciously homemade. I ordered the Chicken Marsala, which was accompanied with one of the most beautifully presented salads I've ever seen. They served the salad in a "bowl" made of cucumber slices. Their Chicken Marsala is delightful- made with freshly sliced mushrooms (not canned, like I've seen at some other restaurants), and perfectly grilled chicken. Neighboring the Marsala on the plate was an amazing heap of mashed potatoes loaded with creamy goodness. I'm sure it had a zillion calories, but it was bursting with flavor so it doesn't matter. So, so good. I'm so happy I discovered this place. The Tea Room at Cauley Square has a bit more publicity, but personally I think the food at Village Chalet is better. I hope all their dishes are as good as the one I had the other day! read more

The food is nothing to brag about but not bad, totally edible. I would recommend this spot to anyone seeking a quiet, calm, romantic escape.. Or just to go alone to clear your mind, read a book or study. The restaurant is located in a street called Cauley Square - a place of visual enchantment and pleasure with old florida style and charm. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive. The food was a bit pricey for the amount and quality, but my expectations were right where they should have been. After all, it was one of the few establishments open for business on a Sunday. Excellent place to celebrate Valentines day or any anniversary if you're not that much of a food snob.. Trust me though, the ambiance and tranquility will make up for it. Might I add that I ate outside. Most recommended item on menu would be the garlic mashed potatoes. read more

I am giving this a 5 star because yet again we have a hidden gem in Miami people have yet to become fans of. I am not saying the food was out of this world, but the experience is. Village Chalet is nestled in a small corner of Cauley square and I was thrilled to see it was still open for business after seeing other shops closed due to lack of support. The food receives a 4 1/2 star. The menu offers a wide variety of food and a decent wine selection. I ordered a salad and my husband a gourmet style burger. The food was unexpectedly great. I will definitely come back to support them. I am happy to get the word out that there are some great places nestled around Miami where you can take your family or have a nice dinner with your spouse that doesn't involve crowded and trendy spots downtown or the beach. read more

This restaurant is located in Cauley Square, what I like to call the enchanted forest! I never ate here before and I was kind of disappointed with the experience (especially after the 4 star rating). The outside of the restaurant was quaint and rustic. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the restaurant looked a run down type of cozy. But when you walk into the restaurant and start examining details of the bar/kitchen area it is disappointing. There is chipped paint, tilted pictures, sparse looking dessert display, and a run down kitchen. The service was fine (star for that), but the food was mediocre. We had gone in for lunch and settled on sandwiches. They were plain, nothing special. My boyfriend also ordered a lemonade and we could tell it was powdered. The ketchup was prepackaged into like plastic cups with covers and salt/pepper had to be grabbed from another table. Knowing this, it makes me wonder if food is made fresh or coming out of a package. The sandwiches were about $10 in price and entrees about $20. I really expected more from this place especially because of the pricing. Unfortunately, I probably wouldn't recommend. read more

Excellent food. I'm glad I found this hidden place. read more

The Village Chalet - Philly cheesesteak - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Im sure not too many have heard of this place, but let me tell you it is amazing!. It is hidden so map it first. And its a lot better to go there at night! is all lit with christmas lights. The whole street is owned by a nice Mexican lady. She bought all the little houses around the area and now rents them as stores. To check out the stores you'll have to go during the day. read more

The Village Chalet - New American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great restaurant, great food. The dessert was simply amazing. The shrimp incredible, service unbelievable

My family and I really enjoyed an early dinner here tonight. Service was outstanding; the chef even met us at the door. The food was outstanding! My wife got lemon-seared chicken, and it was huge and super tender and delicious! My daughter and I got spaghetti and meatballs, and the meatballs were spiced just right with a tasty flavor and were perfectly tender and moist. Everything was just right. It's a hidden treasure tucked away behind the tea room at Cauley Square. read more

Honestly I expected so much more from this restaurant. I went in on a weekday , my friend and I were just walking around Cauley square when we decided to get lunch here . We noticed the menu outside and thought the food sounded delicious. We entered the restaurant , for one the door was a bit difficult to open. It needed some work done. We get to our table, we were the only ones in there. As I'm sitting I look behind me at the window. On that window sill there's a half eaten lollipop that's just there with tiny ants just around it. The service was great though , the food DISGUSTING. Would never come back here , I rather stay at home and cook it myself. The chicken was just to thick , the breading was coming right off. Some pieces weren't all the way cooked. Just gross. I couldn't even finish my food. Took two or three bites and that's it. Not appetizing at all . Honestly I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. My in-laws actually we're considering going to dinner here one day and I stopped them before they stepped foot into that place. read more

This is a very unique restaurant located in Cauley Square in South Dade. The place is quaint however it looks just a touch outdated. You can sit outside which is recommended on cooler days or opt for inside. I liked what I ordered it was a custom made vegetarian pasta dish and I went with my mom that had the scrimp linguini and she was very happy with it. Salad was nice and I enjoyed the quality of the bread that was brought out. Our server was very friendly and she was knowledgeable about portion sizes, etc. The creme brulee was very nice, it wasn't as sweet which is a plus in my book. Ice tea here is not recommended as it's very strong and cloudy. Certainly worth trying out if you are in the area, yes it's far if you are in central Miami. read more

So happy to have found this place. It's tucked away and super Covid conscious. We sat outside and had the patio all to ourselves. Amazing Philly cheese steak, in fact the best I've had in south Florida. My husband got the shrimp Alfredo, which was also super tasty and impressive. This will be our go to spot when on our way to Kendall from the keys. Thanks for amazing service and the best food I've had in the area. read more

I'm very surprised by the reviews that say food is mediocre. We ordered from the Miami Spice menu and everything we got was hot, fresh and delicious. We were served by the owner and she was so friendly, inviting and warm. We got delicious fresh garlic bread and a beautiful salad with delicious house made dressing. She was attentive and we never went without drinks or being checked on. The food was simply delicious. The mash potatoes were some of the best I've ever had. yuca fries were fresh and seemed home made as well. Churrasco steak was delicious, tender and fresh. Marinated perfectly and cooked exactly how I asked. We also got the salmon and it was delicious as well. For dessert we got tiramisu and tres leches and again ,delicious. Over all it was a great experience and highly recommend. I think people need to remember this is cauley square. Everything is old, that's the charm of the area. read more

I am giving this restaurant only one star and that star goes towards the service which was good - but overall my husband and I were very disappointed. We arrived for dinner at 7:15 pm after reading reviews about lovely outdoor dining with live music. Apparently the live music doesn't start until 8:30pm. The restaurant is very run down and the food was less than mediocre. My husband ordered the $22.00 ribeye which we sent back because it was tough and tasted like the freezer. I had several appetizers and the soup of the day which all were pretty flavorless. Needless to say we won't be going back. read more

Great place !! The best service I have ever received at a restaurant. We had an incredible turn of events as we came by coincidence. The food was phenomenal we had the sea bass, the coconut shrimp, house salad we were able to have a taste of everything. All thanks to Francis she is the best. Honestly I cannot find the words that would do it justice the place is sincerely amazing. read more

We went for a Saturday evening Mother's Day dinner. Went on Yelp recommendation not realizing it was from last year. However it was consistent with the good reviews. The chicken Marsala was as advertised as well as the garlic mashed. The only criticism was that the service although attentive was slow. They also forgot my sons order but somehow brought an extra dish we weren't charged for. Overall the Moms were happy with the evening. Loved the ambiance and the excellent smooth jazz band! read more

Very cozy. Friendly and very good. Nice gem in Cayley Square. We will be back for the nite life here. Music and wine

We were hesitant on coming here because the reviews are definitely not consistent. Let me tell you the one thing is that this definitely a hidden gem and we would definitely go again. Service is a little slow but realistically we did not feel rushed at any point of our meal which was great! The pink lemonade AMAZING! A must have. Between the four of us we ordered the chicken wings that are small but my oh my amazing fall off the bone, 2-Philly cheese steaks and 2 spaghetti Bolognese. Everything delicious!!! We ordered the flan which was good but wow the tiramisu I don't even like tiramisu but my bestfriend ordered it and it was nothing like a regular tiramisu it's like a light fluffy pound cake that had the tiramisu flavors wow I couldn't enough of it. The staffs hospitality was great! Definitely a must! read more