Discover Coconut Grove's Hidden Dining Gems
The Hungry Post
JAGUAR SUN Downtown Jaguar Sun is probably our favorite place in Miami. Some may say it’s a cocktail bar, others, a restaurant with an awesome pasta selection. We’d like to think of it as a combination of both. And there’s something about the vibe that makes you want to chat with the person next to you. Our favorite dishes include the Hokkaido Scallop, the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with the most delish charred leek aioli, Agnolotti with blue crab, and the Spicy Rigatoni. Make sure to ask if there are any new dishes or off-menu items, sometimes they’ll have something to share with you. Leave room for a Wolf Whistle, their version of a tequila espresso martini paired with dessert.
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Bring your furry fiends along to brunch this weekend! It’s not uncommon to find sweet pooches accompanying their owners for weekend brunch in GreenStreet Cafe’s expansive patio. Whether you’re at GreenStreet for an omelette or their Nutella-filled French toast, the best part about bringing your best friend along is that they’ll usually get a little treat of bacon slices or pieces of grilled chicken, as well as their own bowl of ice water.
Miami Guide
Where to Celebrate National Tequila Day in Miami? The Henry is your go-to spot for both satisfying Happy Hour and delicious brunches. The Henry in Brickell City Centre throws a happy hour fiesta with $12 bites and specialty cocktails from 3-7 PM, Monday through Friday. Their bar and patio are the perfect spots to celebrate with their SMOKED PINEAPPLE MARGARITA or the classic GREATEST NEIGHBORHOOD MARGARITA. They also have $7 beers and $10 wines for those with different tastes.
Dish Miami
Miami Barsecco Restaurant Enjoy their tantalizing margaritas—the spicy cucumber margarita will awaken your taste buds—and pair them with gourmet tacos. The eatery and lounge is home to some delicious wagyu Asian street tacos, birria taquitos, and baja chicken tacos. Stylish restaurant + lounge transforming from bright and airy to sensual and inviting by night. Open for Happy Hour, Dinner, Late-night & Brunch. Every Wednesday, all ladies receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco. 🥂 Cheers!
THE ROOFTOP GUIDE
Area 31: a rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant, offering fantastic views over Miami's skyscrapers and the Miami River, as well as great food created by Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk. Perched on the 16th floor of the great Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami. Focusing mainly on innovative seafood, the rooftop is open from early morning to late evening for food an drinks, and during weekends also for a Miami rooftop brunch. Starting already at 8am, this is heaven for the early birds, where you can indulge in more classics brunch-dishes like 'Buttermilk Pancakes' and 'Main Lobster and Crab Benedict', as well as more unusual items like 'Korean BBQ Short Ribtaco' and 'Fresh Whole Fish'. To complete the menu, Mimosas, Bellinis, Aperol Spritz and Bloddy Mary's are (of course) also available. When: Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 2pm
Time Out Miami
Cocktail Celebrations at Cafe La Trova Little Havana’s award-winning cantinero cocktail haven toasts July with back-to-back parties celebrating—what else?—classic cocktails. Kick-off National Mojito Day on July 11th with $8 classic and exotic mango mojitos from 4pm to midnight. Then, drink to National Daiquiri Day on the 19th with three $8 signature daiquiris, featuring a guest bartender straight from Cuba’s famed Floridita Bar. Top off the fiestas with a night of Tequila Mijenta on the 24th, featuring 1-oz pours for $24 all night long. ¡Salud!
Miami Bucket List
Smorgasburg Miami Expect a full bar, live music, and 20+ of the best food vendors in all of Miami. Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting thousands of people to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey City, Los Angeles, and now Miami, each weekend, to eat from dozens of local vendors. It launched May 21, 2011, as a spinoff of Brooklyn Flea (founded in 2008), and has since launched dozens of small businesses and attracted millions of visitors. The New York Times dubbed Smorgasburg “The Woodstock of Eating.” Smorgasburg expanded in June 2016 with a Sunday market for 70 vendors in downtown Los Angeles that attracts 10,000 people weekly. In 2019 a Friday market at the Oculus at the World Trade Center opened, followed in May 2021 with a weekly Saturday market in Jersey City. Smorgasburg also operates annual pop-ups in Osaka, Japan, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Smorgasburg Miami is open every Friday from 5:30-10:30pm at 1100 Lincoln Road and Saturday and Sunday from 12-8pm at 2600 NW 2nd Avenue with 60+ vendors from South Florida and beyond. The Miami New Times dubbed Smorgasburg Miami the "Nirvana for Eaters.”
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Miami Guide
Unwind to Classic Cocktails and Cutting-Edge Beats at Jolene Sound Room Jolene Sound Room: Descend into the heart of Downtown’s resurgent Flagler Street and discover Jolene Sound Room, a midcentury-inspired escape. This hidden gem boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and a laid-back 1970s aesthetic. The dance floor pulsates with the best of disco, house, and techno from international DJs, while award-winning cocktails keep the energy high. THURSDAY - SUNDAY 10:00PM - 4:00AM
Time Out Miami
The best view in Miami and the city's finest representation of Peruvian Nikkei puts out a brunch that ought to be on the list of anyone who relishes a midday splurge. Aside from executive chef Diego Oka buffet, the brunch includes a full entree from the dinner menu and also a tower of desserts delivered tableside. The $135 price includes endless pours of many drink options, including the house specialty pisco sour, a fresh, foamy cocktail that'll get your Sunday started right.
Miami Bucket List
Back 2 The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar - Miami Time to go back… Back 2 The Video Store for a unique drinking experience inspired by the art of renting videos during the greatest throwback era. 🍸 Choose your movie-themed cocktails of the night as you browse the video store shelves. Instead of pulling down a movie, now your selection off the wall will be how you choose your drinks. With curated cocktails inspired by award-winning films, which will be your top pick? 📼 You’ll enter this hidden Video Store Bar and transport back to a simpler time - where Friday nights at the video store was an experience! From lava lamps to pog-playing stations & very memorable TV/Film scenes turned into photo moments, there is no shortage of things to blast you back in time!
The Hungry Post
FLOUR & WEIRDOUGHS Keep this handy when you’re looking for the best breakfast spot in Miami. It’s also a great place to work from. There’s indoor seating and it’s pretty quiet during weekdays, after the morning rush. So, if you live in Brickell, you work from home and need a break from your apartment. Cross the bridge, you’ll be in bakery heaven in 10 to 15 minutes. Flour and Weirdoughs is a rustic bakery that mills its flour in-house. All their sourdough breads are organic and filled with nutrients. If you’re looking for a ready-to-go breakfast item, we’d go for their eggs deep danish with eggs, bacon, and cheese; a simple basic AF croissant (yes, that’s the name), ham and cheese croissant, or their famous It’s brisket b*tch croissant named after Britney Spears that comes with provolone, grain mustard, cured brisket (they cure it in-house for 11 days). And let’s just say, this is our favorite croissant in Miami.
The Hungry Post
The island of Key Biscayne is lucky to have what we think is the best bakery in Miami. Technically it’s not a restaurant, but it’s home to our favorite croissants and sourdough bread. Luckily for you, Flour and Weirdoughs is the spot to come before the beach with your friends or family on the weekends too. It’s also a great place to work from. There’s indoor seating and it’s pretty quiet during weekdays, after the morning rush. So, if you live in Brickell, you work from home and need a break from your apartment. Cross the bridge, you’ll be in bakery heaven in 10 to 15 minutes. Flour and Weirdoughs is a rustic bakery that mills its flour in-house. All their sourdough breads are organic and filled with nutrients. If you’re looking for a ready-to-go breakfast item, we’d go for their eggs deep Danish with eggs, bacon, and cheese; a simple basic AF croissant (yes, that’s the name), ham and cheese croissant, or their famous It’s brisket b*tch croissant named after Britney Spears that comes with provolone, grain mustard, cured brisket (they cure it in-house for 11 days). You’ll never miss Paris again… Ok, you will but not for the croissants.
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Soak up the sun on a breezy rooftop of the Sugar, Brickell! Nestled on the 40th floor of EAST Miami — making it the city’s highest rooftop bar — Sugar offers 360-views of Brickell paired with tasty cocktails and a swank crowd. Beware though — it’s quite popular so booking a table ahead of time, especially if you’ll be wanting something to eat, is highly recommended!
Time Out Miami
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy donuts 🍩 The best donuts in Miami include simple classics, over-the-top creations and even decadent savory treats. 1. The Salty Donut These donut wizards churn out fluffy, sweet creations that are stuffed, injected and topped with wonderfulness ranging from creamy guava to crispy bacon. The nationwide expansion from its original Wynwood location means the long lines have largely been eliminated (good news for those who need a sweet fix and quick). What to choose? The guava and cheese is uniquely Miami, ideally washed down with a Cinnamon Cereal Milk Latte. (The Salty has a stellar coffee program, too.) 2. Max’d Out Donuts Pastry chef Max Santiago, self-proclaimed “Miami Donut King,” helped found The Salty before leaving in 2017 to start his Fort Lauderdale-based Batch the Cookie Company. In 2022, he started making some of Miami’s best donuts from a strip mall spot in North Miami Beach. The 52 flavors at Max'd Out range from the classics to the wildly creative. Take the OG Original Glazed, a 24-hour raised brioche dough bathed in buttermilk-vanilla-bean glaze. We're partial to the Cafe Con Leche: another brioche variation topped with cinnamon-espresso dust, coffee glaze and a cream cheese spiral. 14871 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach 3. Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken Guy Fieri gave it two flaming thumbs up on his ode to calories, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and for good reason. Everything your inner child ever wanted to stuff on (and in) a donut gets stuffed on and in donuts here, from Fruity Pebbles to flan. Plus, fried chicken! Come hungry, leave semi-conscious.
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Discovering Local Restaurants in Coconut Grove
Nestled near the vibrant city of Miami, Coconut Grove is a hidden gem for food enthusiasts. The historic charm of this neighborhood, combined with its lush greenery and stunning waterfront views, creates a picturesque setting for unforgettable dining experiences. From upscale dinner spots to cozy brunch cafés, Coconut Grove offers an array of culinary delights that appeal to both locals and visitors alike.
Unforgettable Dining Experiences
One of the standout local restaurants in Coconut Grove is Glass & Vine. Situated in the scenic Peacock Park, this restaurant provides diners with a serene atmosphere and delectable dishes. Renowned for its farm-to-table approach, Glass & Vine offers a menu that changes seasonally to incorporate the freshest ingredients. Among the must-try dishes is their truffle cavatelli and their inventive brunch cocktails that perfectly complement a lazy Sunday morning.
For a unique dining adventure, head over to Ariete. This local hot spot blends classic American fare with a Cuban twist, paying homage to the area's cultural heritage. Foodies rave about their toro tartare and the succulent lechón - a slow-roasted pork dish. With a cozy ambiance and attentive service, Ariete makes for an excellent choice for both brunch and dinner.
Hidden Gems for Foodies
If you're seeking an off-the-beaten-path foodie experience, Coconut Grove won't disappoint. LoKal is a burger joint that stands out not just for its hearty, grass-fed burgers, but also for its commitment to sourcing local ingredients. With options like the Frita Burger, which incorporates Cuban spices, and a selection of locally brewed craft beers, LoKal guarantees a flavorful experience.
Another local favorite is the quaint GreenStreet Cafe. This charming spot is a go-to for brunch lovers, offering a diverse menu that features everything from fluffy pancakes to savory omelets. Its outdoor seating area provides the perfect vantage point to watch the hustle and bustle of Coconut Grove while sipping their robust house blend coffee. Don’t miss their signature Nutella waffles, which are a sheer delight.
Trending Spots for Brunch and Cocktails
No guide to Coconut Grove’s dining scene would be complete without mentioning the ever-trendy Peacock Garden Bistro. This restaurant combines botanical beauty with culinary excellence, creating a lush garden setting that's ideal for brunch. With options like their lobster eggs benedict and a unique garden-to-glass cocktail menu, Peacock Garden Bistro is a beloved venue for leisurely weekend gatherings.
When it comes to evening drinks, Coconut Grove has its fair share of stylish spots designed for enjoying fine cocktails. The Spillover is a nautical-themed bar that offers an impressive array of craft cocktails made from locally sourced spirits. Try their Mr. Popper’s Moscow Mule or the Papaya Daiquiri for a refreshing yet potent treat. With its laid-back vibe and attentive staff, The Spillover is where locals love to unwind after a long day.
Local Insights from Kikihub Users
The residents of Coconut Grove are passionate about their culinary scene and often share insider tips via Kikihub's local anonymous chats. Users frequently recommend checking out Atchana's Homegrown Thai for authentic Thai dishes crafted with love. Fans of this spot particularly praise their Pad Thai and the aromatic green curry.
Another well-kept secret is Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen, a diner’s paradise for those craving fresh seafood with a Latin twist. Live Kikihub chats reveal that the ceviche spoon sampler is a must. With intimate settings and menus embodying the essence of Latin America, these recommendations add to the rich mosaic of Coconut Grove's restaurant scene.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Coconut Grove offers a myriad of dining options that cater to every palate. With exclusive insights from Kikihub users, you’ll be sure to uncover the best local restaurants that this charming Miami neighborhood has to offer.
