Top Restaurants in Coconut Grove, Florida

Coconut Grove is a community in the Miami Beach area, has been dubbed a "village with a rhythm all its own." Coconut Grove's waterfront parks offer vantage points for enjoying views of manatees and sailboats.

Coconut Grove, established in 1873, is the oldest settlement in South Florida. "The Grove" was established two decades before Miami. Early settlers built a community that attracted writers, artists and scientists. The eclectic origins of Coconut Grave are still apparent, as posh estates mingle with rustic cottages and stark modern buildings.

Today, Coconut Grove is an upscale boutique community that draws travelers who enjoy the balmy tropical climate and sophisticated ambiance.

Following are some of the best restaurants in Coconut Grove.

Baleen, Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. Diners at Baleen enjoy the view of Biscayne Bay while eating the ocean inspired food. Whimsical decor with chandeliers of hanging monkeys, oil lamps and billowing drapes. The menu is Euro-Asian. Dinner entrees include maple soy roasted chicken, bonito crusted halibut and tempura oyster, Baleen bouillabaisse, three pound butter poached Maine lobster, cane sugar blackened tuna, six hour pork osso buco, seared aged NY strip loin and gilled filet of beef. The wine list offers wines by the bottle and by the glass. Baleen's has accolades from Zagat's and Gourmet. AAA Four Diamond. 1-305-857-5007.

Bizcaya, Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami, Bizcaya serves Mediterranean Bistro fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cuisine is prepared using local and organic ingredients with prime beef and fresh fish. Dine in the elegant indoor restaurant or AL fresco on an outdoor terrace next toe a waterfall surround by lush tropical foliage. Dinner entrees include Espresso cured sword fish, herb rub sea bass, black grouper and lobster ragout, salmon roulade and more. Wine selections by the glass or by the bottle. AAA Four Diamond. 1-305-644-4680.

Chart House. The menu features a Raw Bar, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Fresh Fish, Shrimp, Steaks, Chicken, Seafood, Prime Rib, Crab, Lobster and Desserts. Fresh Fish Specialties include Dynamite Salmon, Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, Spiced Yellowfin Ahi, Herb Crusted Salmon, Snapper Hemingway and Chilean Sea Bass. Delicious Desserts include hot chocolate lava cake and raspberry creme broiler. 3371 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 1-305-856-0741.

The Cheesecake Factory. Upscale casual dining restaurant located at CocoWalk outdoor entertainment center. Cheesecake Factory has several locations across the country. Menu offerings include Appetizers, Pizza, Pastas, Fish, Seafood, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Sandwiches, Desserts and Cheesecakes. The business started with the original cheesecake and expanded. There are 28 Cheesecake offerings on the menu, including: Fresh Strawberry, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Godiva Chocolate, Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, Kahlua Cocoa Coffee , Caramel Pecan Turtle, Key Lime and more. 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, FL. 1-305-447-9898.

Le Moulin de Grove. 3425 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, FL. 1-305-774-1111.

Green Street Cafe. 3468 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL. 1-305-444-0244.

Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.

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