Dining around the University of Miami

Coral Gables boasts a wide variety of dining choices. This area of Florida is well-known for being culturally diverse, which results in a great mix of restaurants. All of the major fast food chains, as well as some sit-down chain restaurants, have stores in Coral Gables, scattered throughout the city on main routes.

One of the city's best independently-owned venues is the Red Fish Grill. Situated in Matheson Hammock County Park, this restaurant has an oceanfront location, overlooking the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Fresh ingredients are used to create dishes, which are prepared to order. The presentation, flavor and aroma of the food make the perfect trio. To add more boasting points, the restaurant is clean, ambient and has a great set of staff members.

Truly a Florida favorite, the Chart House welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Serving seafood and classic American fine dining choices, the venue is favored for its excellence in food preparation. Dishes are seasoned and cooked to perfection. It is no surprise that this venue won Open Table's Most Scenic View award; with the pristine beach and ocean views, guests will never leave unsatisfied with the overall experience. This elegant venue's usual dress form is dressy casual. While most guests are not turned away for flip-flops and shorts, they are heavily discouraged here.

A trip to the South is not complete without a taste of soul food. For the best soul food in Coral Gables, try Bernice's Restaurant. Privately-owned and small, this venue is truly a gem of a well-kept secret. The owner has a great selection of classic Southern favorites and some of the most outstanding recipes for these dishes. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the high quality of food. The venue is a perfect casual choice for couples, family or group dining.