Ariete

Cuisine

Contemporary

Michelin

1

Price

$$$$

Website

https://arietecoconutgrove.com/

Description

You can settle in at a table in the dining room or on the patio and eat just as well in both. So goes the charm of Chef Michael Beltran’s Coconut Grove mainstay. Lush with greenery, this dimly lit restaurant immediately welcomes with a menu that weaves together new American and classic French influences to dazzling effect.First-timers should aim for the tasting menu, as it's the surest way to experience the chef’s talent for creative combinations and excellent sauce work. Highlights include fluke topped with conch escabeche and sided by fish chorizo and an earthy tomato ragout with beans and p

Review score

4

Review count

100

Review summary

Ariete, a contemporary restaurant in Coral Gables holding a Michelin star, receives mixed feedback based on 80 reviews (avg 4.1/5). Positive aspects highlight high-quality food, particularly the duck, attentive service, and a classy atmosphere. However, criticisms focus on slow meal pacing, perceived poor value, and occasional service lapses. Some guests report issues with loud bar music, last-minute cancellations, and food preparation errors like cartilage in crab. While many praise the imaginative cuisine and impeccable service, others find the experience inconsistent with its prestigious rating. Travelers should weigh the high culinary standards against potential logistical and atmospheric drawbacks.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined contemporary cuisine who can tolerate potential service inconsistencies.

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