If you love history like me and crave to see some in Miami. Well, this is another spot…read more Here is some information regarding this pretty area of Coral Gables. It is now used to conduct weddings and events. This is definitely worthy of a visit. It is a charming spot. Nestled in the historic heart of Coral Gables, The Douglas Entrance is an iconic venue that offers a unique blend of old-world charm. It was built between 1925 and 1927. It was designed by Walter DeGarmo, Phineas Paist, and Denman Fink. It was originally known as La Puerto del Sol, which means "Gate of the sun". It was one of the original entrances into the city of Coral Gables. On September 22, 1972, it was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

I don't have enough words to thank Aileen Roxane Villar, the Venue Manager for Joy Wallace, in…read morecharge of Douglas Entrance the Venue. Everything was beyond my dreams. The food was spectacular. There is not one guest that didn't say that. The staff blew my mind, their kindness and how they always had a smile on their faced made Us and our Guests feel welcome. She is very professional, easy to work with and was so patient throughout all the planning and executing. Always willing to help and explain everything to us as many times as needed. She worked with our wedding planner, and both, with their magnificent staff, put together something magical.

This is a great event venue that offers 2 different unique venue spaces. They have the flamingo…read moreroom and the coral room. We recently went to an event held in the Coral Room and its absolutely gorgeous. The room has high ceilings and the coral walls give it a really nice Spanish romantic feel. It can be used for various functions. The bathrooms are located outside the event hall in the middle between the 2 event halls. The surrounding area around the building is also really nice. The surrounding Coral Gables area has large trees and has a nice romantic aesthetic. There is free parking all along the building and it was easy to find parking.

I went to a Poe event, which was so much fun. The space is large and can accomodate a lot of…read moredifferent functions.

We attended a wedding reception at the Penthouse at Riverside Wharf in downtown Miami and had a…read morewonderful time. This is a great event venue mainly for a couple reasons: 1. It has excellent elevated views of the Miami skyline to the east and the Miami River, boats, and the W Flagler St Drawbridge (historical landmark, built in 1938) to the west. I believe the penthouse is located on the 10th floor of a relatively new building. 2. The venue is modern and versatile. The inside spaces (including restrooms) had a clean, updated look. For this event, there were multiple bars and food stations set up both indoors and outdoors. The dance floor was outside. The combination of string lights, rooftop patio decor, and the city skyline was beautiful. There was only one elevator to get everyone up and down, so there was a bottleneck there. They brought in a fire dancer to perform outside on the rooftop, which was really cool.

My friends and I went to The Penthouse at Riverside Wharf this weekend, and what a view!…read more The venue has great views on both sides - it has an urban background with the skyline and the freeway on one side, and an awesome view of The Wharf and waterfront on the other side. There's limited street parking, but there's an adjacent parking lot. I'd recommend using a valet service if you are hosting an event here. I absolutely loved the views here, which is why this place gets 5 stars!

Beautiful space, well thought out. The bathrooms are PERFECT- all the essentials: minimalist decor,…read morespacious, large mirror in both bathrooms and a powerhouse AC. The male staff that works the space needs a personality overhaul and some serious etiquette and service training. He is rude and condescending. The parking is a challenge and can be confusing for guests.

We came here for a company holiday party and it was a good time. The location is great since you…read moreget views of the Gables and can also see the downtown skyline. In true SoFla fashion you have to be mindful of the weather if you're planning an event here. Thankfully, there is the indoor lounge and a covered area in the middle to allow guests to eat, drink and mingle. I'm unsure if the venue here only offers a certain caterer, so in our case the food was okay but not something to really write home about as they were small bites. Overall a cute place to hold an event and especially a wedding if one is looking for an intimate venue.

We came to La Terraza as part of our food tour of Little Havana. Their back patio is absolutely…read moredelightful and an amazing vibe. We had their Cuban Sandwich as part of the tour and it was really good. I liked that the bread wasn't torched into submission like a lot of other sandwich spots. My mom said this was the best Cuban sandwich that she's had - both in Miami and back home in NYC. The sandwiches were packed and absolutely filled with ooey gooey cheese.

This is a favorite spot to come to when I'm in Miami. I walked nearly two miles to come to Calle 8…read moreand soak in Little Havana. Just like last time (a Sunday), there's a live salsa band tonight (a Tuesday) that's fantastic. Last time I had a mojito and tried a caipirinha for the first time, which is my new favorite. Last time we also had yucca fried and the ceviche (delicious), but this time I'm sitting at the bar and having a caipirinha and the yucca fries, and since I arrived close to 10pm, I'm sipping in time for the band to finish and start packing. The bartender is nice, tho my drink I think was better last time, both from flavor and because this time it's mostly ice. It's still enjoyable. The staff allows me to speak Spanish and returns in Spanish until we get stuck, which I appreciate. It's a clean but older establishment. Last time I also had the medianoche, which is delicious but too heavy for me today. Always a win when in Miami.

Our next family adventure take us to Giralda Plaza located in downtown Coral Gables with a category…read moreof 4.6 and more than 252 reviews this place is the best option for walking around with the family at every time of the day. Breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner you have many option to eat from different country cuisine in this place, but at night with live music and other activities from all restaurants around make this Plaza something extraordinary to visit. Remember if you in Miami don't forget coming to Giralda Plaza.

I think this spot is an awesome and much needed addition to Coral Gables. They did a fantastic job…read moreof re modelling the whole area - with pretty trees and a lovely pattern to the tile work on the floors (it is 600 foot long). Pretty restaurant shopfronts with plenty of outside seating, making it a super cool area. As we all know the main area for shopping and restaurants is at Miracle Mile, but this is predominantly THE place you come for a tux, wedding dress or bridesmaid dress, and with Coral Gables prices to match. So Giralda Plaza is a nice alternative, with a different vibe. It is also near some pretty nice architectural buildings - see my other Coral Gables reviews, such as the tiny Pittman park for example. Giralda Plaza is walkable friendly ie no cars are allowed to travel down it and it is a great place to chill out for a coffee, people watching or meal. There is plenty restaurants and cafes here to choose from, such as - Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Clutch Burger, Coyo Taco, Espresso Cubano, Kae Sushi, Bangkok Bangkok 2, The lokal, Divino Ceviche, Miss Saigon Bistro, La Sandwicherie, Threefold Cafe, (apologise's if I missed any out) It is also a instagram worthy spot, as they regularly have features here. They had the Umbrella sky - see my pictures of that. Recently they had a gorgeous display for fall ? autumn- see my pictures for that! Such a clever marketing ploy, and it works as people definitely come for that, and then are tempted to spend money in the restaurants.

Great restaurant. Lili our waitress was great. She was very attentive to us. Great service. Great…read morekaraoke night

The best wine pairing ever!!!!! The ambiance and the service ate the best in the city!!! They treat…read moreyou like family. Elisa, Fernando and Angelica are awesome!!

Great dinner in the gables - 3 of us shared a lot (!) and all had a great experience. The dining…read moreroom had a fun vintage vibe and everyone agreed that this is a new "in the rotation" spot. We had: **Carbonara Croquetas - most universally loved, one person in our party said he'd eat a full meal of just this item and be perfectly happy. They are small, crispy, and not too heavy. Perfect way to start the meal and a wonderful complete to my... Lychee Martini! It's been ages since I've had a martini and THIS was a good way to indulge. Floral, not too sweet, not too overwhelming. For a lighter more refreshing option the Parisienne was so good too (like a Hugo spritz with a twist) *Yellow fin Crudo: with avocado and super crispy / not greasy wonton triangles - i could this as a meal (daily lol) - fish was super fresh, avocado perfectly ripe / seasoned and presentation was spot on *Brussel Salad (shaved) - super fresh and light, good balance to some of the richer dishes - 3 of us shared and there was more than enough *Mussels - large and plump, bread perfectly buttered and crisped, sauce was a very light but well seasoned. Way more than you think it is, main course portion Mains: *Snapper - perfectly crusted and cooked to flaking but juicy yumminess.We ate every bite of the greens it was present on, fabulous presentation and combination ****Skirt Steak - **personal favorite** even though I try to eat as much seafood as I can when I'm in town. Comes with 2 sauces (on the side, chimmichurri and green peppercorn) and it's hard to decide which is best (lots of different options on this subject Didn't have room for dessert, but will try to be more restrained next time to try!

Sra. Martínez the space is beautifully decorated, wonderfully spacious with soaring ceilings, and…read morethe chandeliers are simply gorgeous. Service was attentive and warm throughout, though there was a fairly long wait between the second course and dessert. To start, the tuna tartare was outstanding, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. My friend's calamari with risotto was excellent as well. The salmon, unfortunately, fell a bit flat and lacked seasoning. The fries, on the other hand, were a highlight crisp, super fresh, and thoroughly delicious. For dessert, I ordered the panna cotta, which in texture and presentation was closer to a mousse than a traditional panna cotta, but honestly, it didn't matter. Whether you call it a panna cotta or a mousse, the flavor was incredible and the texture was lovely, finished with a bright, tangy mango topping that tied it all together. One tip! the restaurant runs quite cold, so dress warmly if you're planning to visit. Overall, a lovely spot.

Cool venue with many food trucks around. Bohemian vibe with cushions to sit in or another area with…read moreswings hanging from the trees. Theres also a large dj booth in the center with a lot of space for dancing. I went for a vegan food event but it looks like it would be a cool spot to come hang out, have a few drinks, and chill. Its an open space though so I would not recommend is once the temperature starts to rise.

Amazing place to relax and enjoy my kids ! Corn hole game, swings , food trucks , art from local…read moreartist ! Amazing place

Came here for a wedding. What a beautiful property. The staff was on point. The food was very good…read more Everything about this experience was magical. Note: the cacio e Pepe salad was terrible. Everything else was delicious and cooked perfectly!

Awesome!!! I went for a wedding and it was beautiful. Their catering is amazing everything that was…read moretruly blessing and amazing.