Swine: Southern BBQ in Coral Gables

Pig isn’t just prepared at Swine restaurant, it’s respected. Located where Ponce de Leon Boulevard meets the Miracle Mile, Swine is not just a new spot for barbeque, it’s a place to relax and enjoy Southern cuisine and hospitality that takes it up another notch. The modern outdoor façade welcomes you to a comfortable dining room of rich woods and nice booth seating. Start off with a drink, but take your time choosing! The bar menu alone has a variety of classic whiskeys, scotch, rums and other potables, along with cool cocktails and wines to pair with pork. And barbeque lovers will all be happy with the menu — you can’t go wrong with the ribs or burnt ends!

Swine
2415 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 360-6433
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Yard House: Beer, Food & Fun in Coral Gables

The Yard House is the perfect name for this bar and restaurant, because the selection of beer taps at the bar seem to go on for yards! Located a few blocks north of the University of Miami campus, the Yard House has a great ambiance, with local art on the walls and cool music always playing. Come on in and get to the bar but be ready because it gets pretty crowded, especially after work and on the weekends! Check the chalkboard for the limited draft and bottled specials of the month, or treat yourself to a beer sampler. There’s also wine by the glass and specialty cocktails. And the food pairs well with all of the beers, be it appetizers you can share, sandwiches, burgers, entrees or even vegetarian platters.

Yard House
Village Of Merrick Park
320 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 447-9273
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POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi: Taste & Variety

Bring your appetite to the POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi, because you are going to see a lot that you like! Located where Ponce de Leon Boulevard meets Alcazar Avenue, POC American Fusion was founded by three restaurateurs with a wealth of knowledge in good food and pleasing customers. You’ll immediately be pleased by the ambiance and welcoming attitude when you walk in and go to the buffet. If you are a sushi lover, the variety of fresh hand-made maki rolls, nigiri and sashimi will make you swoon. The raw bar, loaded with fresh oysters, crab and other seafood delights will make you smile, too. The soups and entrees are also great, and so is the price.

POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi
2121 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 529-0882
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Talavera: Artistic Mexican Food in Coral Gables

Take a trip to Mexico at Talavera. Located where Ponce de Leon Boulevard meets Alhambra Plaza, Talavera is a casual spot for spot-on Mexican cuisine. Talavera is beautiful Mexican pottery, and that artistic theme is translated in the open dining area. You’ll like the authentic ambiance, especially the Mexican art on the walls and even the beautiful plates on the tables. The outdoor dining area is also nice. It’s like you’ve landed into a cool cantina! Start your experience with a signature cocktail from the bar for lunch, dinner or happy hour, and move on to a menu that features every type of Mexican food from street fare to fancy platters. And everything is made from the freshest ingredients, to order.

Talavera
2299 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444-2955
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Hillstone: Classic & Casual Coral Gables Dining

A classic dining experience is as close as Hillstone. Located on the Miracle Mile at Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Hillstone is a steakhouse that has more than just steak. But when you come in, you’ll get that steakhouse feel right away! The décor is classic, with wood everywhere, industrial ceilings and a great bar.

Whether you come for lunch, dinner or even just to the bar for drinks with friends, you’ll find that the service is always top-notch. And the food is just as classic, with starters and sushi that perfect to share, and delicious burgers, sandwiches and entrees. Try the New York strip or the Prime Rib – it’s done right here! So are the desserts, especially the Key Lime Pie.

Hillstone
201 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 529-0141
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The Local Craft: Handcrafted Local Cuisine in Coral Gables

The word “local” in The Local Craft is so important. Located on Giralda Avenue near Merrick Way, the Local Craft is dedicated to creating excellent food using locally sourced ingredients. That’s when the “crafted” part comes in. Everything from the food and drink to the cuisine is completely hand crafted! Come to the bar and try one of the specialty cocktails, most of them made from locally produced beer and wine. This is a unique place to grab a drink with friends and share some appetizer/pub grub. And for lunch or dinner, you’ll find small and large plates (try the Local Burger with a Meadow Farms fried egg). Make it a point to stop by and try real Florida food.

The Local Craft
150 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 648-5687
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Titanic Brewing Company: Big Fun in Coral Gables

The Titanic Brewing Company was the first brewpub in the Miami/Coral Gables area, and it it's still the best. Located just south of Alex Rodriguez Park and Cobb Stadium, Titanic Brewing Company is a restaurant that starts with the beer. The bar is always stocked with six year-round and six seasonal brews, all produced in Titanic’s own brewery. They come right from the brewery to the pub, so you know that they are all fresh, and so tasty that many have won national awards. This is the way that micro-beers should taste! All of the beers complement well with Titanic’s gastropub menu of apps, soups, sandwiches, burgers and entrees.

Titanic Brewing Company
5813 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 668-1742
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