VOTE, CORAL GABLES

There are now more ways to vote in the City of Coral Gables!

For the first time in a Coral Gables city election you will be able to vote or drop-off your mail-in ballot early, at the Coral Gables Branch Library. It’s a new option to make sure you have ample opportunity to cast your ballot. If you’re not able to vote early, you may vote by mail in addition to in person precinct voting on the day of the election.

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 13th General Election

Tuesday, April 27th Run-off Election

On these dates, you vote at your assigned precinct.

WAYS

NEW!

YOU CAN VOTE EARLY OR DROP-OFF YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT AT THE CORAL GABLES BRANCH LIBRARY, 3443 SEGOVIA STREET.

General Election

Early Voting

Saturday, April 10th : 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 11th: 7a.m. – 7 p.m.

Run-off Election

Early Voting

Saturday, April 24th : 7a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 25th: 7a.m. – 7 p.m.

For more information, call 305-460-5210 or visit www.coralgables.com/election-home

Dining Guide

their fried seafood rolls. A favorite in the Gables. $$ 148 Giralda Ave. 305.446.8006

Mint Leaf

Their al fresco eating in the alcove could only accommodate six people with three two-person tables. Now they have added more for their excellent south Indian cuisine. $$ 276 Alhambra Circle 305.443.3739

Moon Thai

With lots of tables and an umbrella at each, this is a great spot to eat outside if you don’t mind the noise from U.S. 1. Highly recommend: The Japanese house salad (who doesn’t love ginger dressing?) and anything duck. $ - $$ 1118 S. Dixie Hwy. 305.668.9890

Sawa Restaurant & Lounge

Sawa has some of the prettiest outdoor seating at the Shops at Merrick park, with a reflecting pool, greenery and umbrellas – along with Sawa’s parallel Lebanese-Japanese menu. Daily fresh hummus and inventive rolls. $$-$$$ 360 San Lorenzo Ave. 305.447.6555

Sushi Maki

You can eat your sushi al fresco in the patio area on the corner of Ponce and Aragon, or on the sidewalk on Ponce. We prefer the patio because of the shade. $-$$ 2334 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.443.1884

FRENCH

Brasserie Central

This little slice of Parisian bistro is a tad pricey but top quality. Plus, in addition to seating in the vast Shops at Merrick Park courtyard, they have more tables in the San Lorenzo Avenue underpass for when the rain comes. $$$ 320 San Lorenzo Ave. 786.536.9388

Chocolate Fashion

This tiny but delightful French bakery café on Valencia now has a handful of tables outside, spreading into the parking spaces street-side. Great for breakfast and lunch; excellent baked goods. $$ 248 Andalusia Ave. 305.461.3200.

Stephanie’s Crepes

Now you don’t need to walk the streets of Paris to get a great breakfast, lunch or dinner crepe. Instead, you can stop by this charming shop and try their brie-apple-walnut crepe, or their chicken teriyaki crepe, sitting under sidewalk shade outside. $ 2423 Galiano St. 786.636.8939

Italian

Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza

Big pies and lots of seating at tables on the corner of Ponce and Almeria. Their specialty: Pies cooked at 900 degrees, so they are a little charred at the edges. $-$$ 2626 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 786.456.9200.

Bugatti

Known for its pasta (it started as a past factory before it became a restaurant), Bugatti’s now has outdoor seating, including next door at the historic Fink house courtyard. $$$ 2504 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.441.2545

Caffe Abbracci

Nino Pernetti’s superb Italian restaurant is both a power lunch favorite for the business elite and an evening gathering place for families and couples. Now it has a dozen tables on Aragon for outdoor dining. $$$ 318 Aragon Ave. 305.441.0700

Fiola

This upscale Italian restaurant offers intimate al fresco dining with tables tucked away on the side of the building facing San Ignacio Avenue or street-side under a tent. Expensive but brilliant cuisine. $$$$ 1500 San Ignacio Avenue 305.912.2639

Portosole

Wonderfully friendly, with open walls and sidewalk tables, this latest entry in the battle for Italian food lovers in downtown Gables serves superb northern Italian food. Great branzino, excellent pasta. 2530 Ponce de Leon Blvd. $$$ 786.359.4275

Salumeria 104

You can sit underneath the alcove overhang or right on the street to enjoy the best shaved Italian meats in town. And don’t miss pasta Monday! $-$$ 117 Miracle Mile 305.640.5547

Terre del Sapore

We love eating here (seriously, they have the best pizza in the downtown), and their small outdoor seating on Giralda west of Ponce has expanded – as has their menu. $$ 246 Giralda Ave. 786.870.5955

Villagio

One of the most popular Italian restaurants in town, with lots of outdoor seating in the Shops at Merrick Park courtyard and down the “tunnel” of San Lorenzo Avenue. Great apple pie dessert. $$-$$$ 358 San Lorenzo Ave. 305.447.8144

LATIN & SOUTH AMERICAN

Buenos Aires Bistro

Every table has wide, cushioned chairs and couches, under the arches of the Colonnade building. Perfect for relaxing with a cool cocktail, or dining on their Argentine grill – or healthy quinoa and salmon bowl. $$ - $$$ 180 Aragon Ave. 786.409.5121

Caja Caliente

Prior to COVID, Caja didn’t have any tables outside. Now they have tons of tables (all six feet apart, of course) on the sidewalk on Ponce. Great place to enjoy the lechon tacos, voted the best in the state of Florida. $ 808 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 786.431.1947

Calle 23

More of a club atmosphere than a Cuban restaurant, it draws a Millenial crowd with weekend live music, neon signs, and happy hour deals – and high tops on the sidewalk with alcove seating by the entrance. $-$$ 230 Miracle Mile 786.325.3474

Divino Ceviche

Divino takes ceviche to another level, along with lots of other authentic Peruvian foods and beer. Add to that their cluster of tables under umbrellas on Giralda Plaza for a winning formula. $$ 160 Giralda Ave. 786.360.3775

Graziano’s Market

This gourmet Argentine deli and restaurant (with a great wine collection) has plenty of outdoor seating at high tops under the arches along Galiano, with signs indicating which ones have been sanitized. $-$$ 2301 Galiano St. 305.460.0001

Havana Harry’s

This massive Cuban restaurant with a cult following now has outdoor seating, and lots of it – some 20 tables under the big tent and umbrellas. Indulge in croquetas, ropa vieja and tres leches while also following CDC guidelines. $-$$ 4612 S. Le Jeune Rd. 305.661.2622

La Taberna Giralda

Only a few tables out front on the sidewalk, but a spacious, lovely courtyard out back. From tapas to paella, great Spanish food and wine, and amazing lunch specials. $$ 254 Giralda Ave. 786.362.5677

Punto Criollo

Authentic Venezuelan cuisine, from arepas las gaiteras to pechuga al grill and wonderful Ajiaco soup (corn, chicken, potatoes, milk, celery) – now with seating on Andalusia. $ 262 Andalusia Ave. 786.599.7117

Talavera Cocina Mexicana

The only Mexican restaurant in Coral Gables also happens to be its best, with plenty of seating on Giralda Plaza. All your Mexican favorites plus some off-beat authentic dishes, like iguana soup. $-$$ 2299 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.444.2955

Seafood

Gringo’s Oyster Bar

A shrine for fresh seafood with the tastiest oysters you will find anywhere (as they should be at $3 each). Also, great lobster rolls. Seating in an alleyway on the side of the restaurant with overhead fans, plus out front. $$ - $$$ 1549 Sunset Dr. 305.284.9989.

Mesa Mar Seafood Table

Is this the best seafood place in the Gables? Their customers think so, with super fresh local fish that is heightened by a delicious, inventive overlay of oriental and Latin flavors. Dinner only, in tables along Giralda. $$$ 264 Giralda Ave. 305.640.8448.

Spanish

Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant

Their new al fresco seating on Miracle Mile is the perfect way to enjoy their very authentic Spanish food (including the world’s best cured ham). $$$ 339 Miracle Mile 786.502.4684

Bulla Gastrobar

Bulla has created a pleasant outdoor space on Andalusia, surrounded by large planters, so guests can enjoy their great selection

“If you want a commissioner who values history and tradition, but will bring a fresh perspective to city government, Alex Bucelo is your candidate.

Alex is a practicing attorney who was born and raised in Coral Gables. He’s a respectful listener who believes in civility, respect for the past and protecting our quality of life. His youthful energy and focus on problem-solving will make him an outstanding addition to the commission.”

- Jim Cason, former Coral Gables mayor of Spanish tapas al fresco. Also superb sangrias. $$ 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 786.810.6215

Tapeo Eatery & Bar

The former home to the only Basque cuisine in the Gables, Tapeo has morphed into a popular tapas bar with tastes from across Spain. Lots of seating outside. $-$$ 112 Giralda Ave. 786.452.9902

STEAK

Morton’s the Steakhouse Morton’s in the Gables is not just another Morton’s. Its setting in the Colonnade gives it a unique elegance with outdoor seating under the arches. Prime aged beef, excellent salads. $$$ 2233 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.442.1662

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Fantastic aged steaks, a seafood tower that won’t quit, and a wine cellar that appears to have no end of its depth – and now tables wrapped around the building, under arches, if you wish to eat outside. $$$ - $$$$ 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.569.7995

Perry’s Steakhouse

In the battle for the hearts of steak lovers, Perry’s also brings it with the world’s biggest pork chop and surprisingly good salad entrees. Lots of outdoor seating at the Shops at Merrick Park. $$$$ 4251 Salzedo St. 786.703.9094

PUBS/CAFES/MISC.

Café at Books & Books

Most people might not think about Books & Books when trying to decide where to eat, but it has a smart café with a large courtyard. Amazingly good Cuban sandwich. $-$$ 265 Aragon Ave. 305.442.4408

Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar

Tons of seating options from two-person tables under umbrellas on the sidewalk to larger tables and couches under the arches of the Colonnade building. Wonderful coffee, nice breakfast selection and top sandwiches. $ 169 Miracle Mile 786.360.4026

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

Massive outdoor patio on Merrick Way for German fare and beer. Enjoy schnitzel and Weissbier in a two-liter boot, sans fear of getting infected with COVID. $$ 60 Merrick Way 305.774.1883

Liberty Caffe

Whether it’s just grabbing a coffee or sitting down for a full meal, Liberty Caffe offers a picturesque outdoor setting at the Coral Gables Country Club. Good salads. $-$$ 997 N. Greenway Dr. 305.392.1211

Mamey

It is hard to pigeonhole this new restaurant, with its mix of Caribbean, Polynesian and Thai gastronomy. The good news is that they have massive outdoor seating so you can sample its fascinating new taste palate. $$$ At the Thēsis Hotel, 1350 S. Dixie Highway. 305.667.5611

Pinch Me Gastrobar & Market

Who says there aren’t cool neighborhood pubs in the Gables? And they have a leafy patio out back! Happy hour sliders, bennies and crepes for brunch, and a tasty dinner selection of meat and fish. $$-$$$ 216 Palermo Ave. 786.801.1071

Sacha’s Café

The courtyard setting of Sacha’s is one of our favorite places to lunch, tucked away off Ponce, far from the madding crowd. The tables are now a bit more distant from each other, but the food – Salmon dishes always available – is gourmet deli. $ 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 305.569.1300

Threefold

The first breakfast-all day restaurants in the Gables, Threefold has a cult following for their favorites of smashed avocado toast, salmon scramble, and mushrooms with white beans. Lots of outdoor seating, and dinner now served on weekends. $$ 141 Giralda Ave. 305.704.8007

Tur Kitchen

A wonderfully inventive menu of Mediterranean cuisine, including excellent lamb and Aegean seafood dishes. Elegant seating under the arches along Giralda. $$$-$$$$ 259 Giralda Ave. 786.483.8014

FAST CASUAL/TAKEOUT

Carrot Express

Following the trend, they added