One-of-a-Kind Gables Eateries
By Rick Munarriz, Miami Editor
Chili's, Morton's and Fatburger are coming to Downtown Coral Gables in 2008, joining other national chains like California Pizza Kitchen and Benihana as recent neighbors. Purists cringe and when hunger beckons, they head to these area originals.
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Christy's
3101 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and Morton's of Chicago have moved in, but this is the chophouse standard that has been serving up choice steaks for decades. -
Ortanique on the Mile
278 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL
Cindy Hutson's tribute to Caribbean eats tantalizes the buds with tropical tweaks in the theater district. -
Randazzos Little Italy
150 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, FL
Former boxer Marc Randazzo delivers heavyweight Italian classics in portions so big, you'll have to take some home. -
Havana Harry's
4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL
Just say "si" to Cuban delicacies at this lively and affordable Gables eatery. -
Restaurant St. Michel
162 Alcazar Ave, Coral Gables, FL
Get fancy with décor as swanky as the French cuisine on the table. -
Caffe Abbracci
318 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL
Upscale trattoria is home to warm hospitality and even warmer Italian dishes.

