Coconut Grove's Guidebook by Paulo
Casual Dining
Good for Latin/Mexican style lunch or dinner. Kid-friendly.
Harry's Pizzeria
3918 N Miami AveBest neighborhood pizza. 10 minutes of walking. Kid-friendly.
Big-chunky burgers and a local beer selection. It gets busy on weekends so get there with time.
83 locals recommend
LoKal
3190 Commodore PlazaBig-chunky burgers and a local beer selection. It gets busy on weekends so get there with time.
Le Pain Quotidien
3425 Main HwyClosed after COVID
Coral Bagels
2750 SW 26th AveLow-key, local breakfast. Fresh bagels on weekends.
Great for families with kids. Dine in front of the park while your kids play. Good bar for happy hour too.
51 locals recommend
Glass & Vine
2820 McFarlane RdGreat for families with kids. Dine in front of the park while your kids play. Good bar for happy hour too.
Delicious food. Great for pizza, pasta and salads. The outdoor terrace is beautiful. Kid friendly.
18 locals recommend
Farinelli 1937
3197 Commodore PlazaDelicious food. Great for pizza, pasta and salads. The outdoor terrace is beautiful. Kid friendly.
Bianco Gelato
3137 Commodore PlazaDelicious Organic Gelato. Vegan options available.
Middle eastern takeout. Great for a quick lunch. Baba Ganush is my favorite!
18 locals recommend
The Original Daily Bread Marketplace
2400 SW 27th StMiddle eastern takeout. Great for a quick lunch. Baba Ganush is my favorite!
Jaguar Latin-American Kitchen
3067 Grand AveGood for weekend brunch and margaritas.
Located in the most popular corner in Coconut Grove. Good for people watching, and weekend brunch. Kid- friendly
88 locals recommend
Lulu in the Grove
3105 Commodore PlazaLocated in the most popular corner in Coconut Grove. Good for people watching, and weekend brunch. Kid- friendly
Shopping
Avoid the crowds in more popular shopping areas. Merrick Park has a great store selection in a beautiful setting. 10 Minute drive
275 locals recommend
Shops at Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo AveAvoid the crowds in more popular shopping areas. Merrick Park has a great store selection in a beautiful setting. 10 Minute drive
Great book selection, also has a small coffee shop and books for kids in the second floor.
45 locals recommend
Books & Books
Concourse DGreat book selection, also has a small coffee shop and books for kids in the second floor.
Bars
Barracuda Bar & Grill
3035 Fuller StLocal bar with a huge beer selection.
This bar is 5 minutes away walking. Good beer selection and restaurant with outdoor sitting.
20 locals recommend
The Spillover
2911 Grand AveThis bar is 5 minutes away walking. Good beer selection and restaurant with outdoor sitting.
Grocery Stores
Complete grocery store with a great deli and prepared foods. 15 Minute walk from the house.
150 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
2640 S Bayshore DrComplete grocery store with a great deli and prepared foods. 15 Minute walk from the house.
Milam's Market
2969 SW 32nd AveComplete supermarket. 5 minutes by car.
Sightseeing
Historic pool in neighboring Coral Gables. Worth visiting and great for kids. Keep in mind the pool has a maximum capacity. plan to get there early especially on weekends.
337 locals recommend
Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdHistoric pool in neighboring Coral Gables. Worth visiting and great for kids. Keep in mind the pool has a maximum capacity. plan to get there early especially on weekends.
Great with kids. Grab a table at the restaurant and have a drink while the kids play. Usually nice and breezy.
Free Yoga Tuesday & Thursdays at 6pm!
60 locals recommend
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane RdGreat with kids. Grab a table at the restaurant and have a drink while the kids play. Usually nice and breezy.
Free Yoga Tuesday & Thursdays at 6pm!
David T. Kennedy Park
2400 S Bayshore DrGreat for a morning run.
Take a stroll down the shady entrance and visit this historic home. Tours available too.
97 locals recommend
Barnacle State Historic Site
3485 Main HwyTake a stroll down the shady entrance and visit this historic home. Tours available too.
A 9 acre tropical garden that was once the winter home of David Fairchild. A Tour reservation is required. https://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong
46 locals recommend
The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden
4013 Douglas RdA 9 acre tropical garden that was once the winter home of David Fairchild. A Tour reservation is required. https://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong
A must for nature lovers. Bring a picnic!
https://www.fairchildgarden.org/
391 locals recommend
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdA must for nature lovers. Bring a picnic!
https://www.fairchildgarden.org/
Science Museum. Spend the day here and or combine with a visit to the Perez Art museum. Kid friendly.
605 locals recommend
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
1101 Biscayne BlvdScience Museum. Spend the day here and or combine with a visit to the Perez Art museum. Kid friendly.
Modern Art Museum. The cafe outside is really good. Combine this museum with a visit to the Frost Art Museum nextdoor. Kid friendly
1076 locals recommend
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne BlvdModern Art Museum. The cafe outside is really good. Combine this museum with a visit to the Frost Art Museum nextdoor. Kid friendly
Fine Dining
Fine Dining within walking distance. You can't go wrong with any of these.
Bellini
2988 McFarlane RdThe restaurant at Mr. C Hotel. Must-Try.
Le Bouchon Du Grove
3430 Main HwyFresh at it's best; also great for brunch!
Sapore di Mare
3111 Grand AveDelicious seafood here. Nice ambiance!
Ariete
3540 Main HwyI haven’t been yet but a few of our guests speak highly of their food.
Coffee Shops
The bookstore had a good coffee shop serving delicious French press coffee and pastries. A local favorite
45 locals recommend
Books & Books
Concourse DThe bookstore had a good coffee shop serving delicious French press coffee and pastries. A local favorite
Best coffee in town. Try their Chemex and Clever brewing methods.
45 locals recommend
Panther Coffee - Coconut Grove
3407 Main HwyBest coffee in town. Try their Chemex and Clever brewing methods.
Great place for a coffee, croissants or a light lunch. Not walking distance (15-minute drive) in the Coral Gables neighborhood.
12 locals recommend
Bachour
2020 Salzedo StGreat place for a coffee, croissants or a light lunch. Not walking distance (15-minute drive) in the Coral Gables neighborhood.