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Frenchie’s Diner

Restaurant Diner French restaurant Bistro

Cozy diner with varying chalkboard specials & decor including butcher paper & red-checked napkins. People often mention French, good, restaurant, service, delicious, soup, experience,


Address

2618 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Website

frenchiesdiner.net

Contact

(305) 442-4554

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (253 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 6 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: French (13) good (10) restaurant (8) service (8) delicious (7) soup (6) experience (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Henry M. 1 year ago on Google
    They accept dinner reservations so make them if you want to go, as the place has limited seating. The wait staff is pleasant as the owner is usually there, but I would raise the amount of $$$ in the restaurant review. It’s essentially a French diner with paper napkins, paper table cloth, and a typical Brasserie atmosphere. The food is good but not to the standard of a fine French Brasserie/Restaurant for the prices. The wine list is extraordinarily overpriced, as other restaurants in a higher category have more reasonable prices (wine bottles start at $60.00). The servers are pleasant but the service is just ok. In our opinion it’s overrated. There’s nothing memorable that I would want to return for.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shani M. 2 years ago on Google
    OMG this restaurant!!!!! I honestly had never heard about this place before until I had a lunch meeting here. The food is to die for. Our server recommended that I try their French onion soup and their Croque Madame. The French onion soup was delicious. It was my first time ever having a croque madame but it won’t be my last. It was to die for. The service was very warm and welcoming too. A few days after visiting the restaurant, I was craving the soup and croque madame so I placed an order for pick up. Will probably go back again this week too!! That’s just how good the food is.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roger L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is great and the people are very professional and courteous, but it is incredibly pretentious in the pricing. The cuisine isn't paradigm-shattering, there's nothing mind-blowing. A side of baby carrots costs $11. Do yourself a favor and go to Cafe Pastis instead.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luisa L. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious French Restaurant in Miami. Very gentile owner. The duck confit is wow. Perfectly cooked, not pungent at all and just delicious!! My husband had the steak tartare which was very good as well For dessert we shared the pear tart. Very tasty and decent size to share This is the perfect restaurant if you are looking to have a not too touristy experience but a delicious meal instead.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Victor C. 1 year ago on Google
    I will admit, that when you do finally sit down, the food is good. However, walk-ins are never welcomed. You can only sit if you have a reservation. Don't mind that the place is completely empty at 630pm (opens at 6pm), they are waiting for all their reservations that apparently are scheduled for 7pm. Imagine all the tables (12 or so) getting sat at once, I don't even think there kitchen can handle it. So, don't bother going without a reservation and of you call, hopefully they cleared their voice-mail so that you can actually talk to some one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alexandra A. 4 months ago on Google
    This place had all the makings of being a great casual dinner night out. It was a pretty slow night with a bunch of tables available but we hoped to sit outside. The only table available was set up for four and when we asked if they could be separated for two we were told there was a reservation. 20 minutes later another couple showed up and requested the same and got their way, while we were stuck inside. Said “reservation” never showed. The menu had all the classic French favorites. However, the $49 filet au poivre while ordered and delivered medium was dry and tough. Our feedback fell on deaf ears. If I had to guess this was pre-cooked and quickly seared and microwaved. We had ordered a side of green beans which actually came as part of the entree. We wish we knew so we could have ordered something different. Thankfully the company was good and saved the night.

  • 5/5 Luis F C. 2 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem in the heart of coral Gables. Superb attention from owners and crew. Canard risotto was to die for, creamy and the right balance between the rice and the fresh shiitake mushrooms. Filet mignon was fabulous, period,. Juicy and tender inside, with the right balance of pepper sauce and the crunchy frites! Dark chocolate-caramel mouse…amazing. Hands down one of the best experiences I had lately… we’ll done Marco!

  • 5/5 Scott S. 5 months ago on Google
    Best french onion soup ever! Snails were amazing !! ❤️ We have the Duck Confit was off the charts good! Great French style atmosphere, we will be back!

  • 4/5 Seth -. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to love it but the food was good but not memorable. The service although attentive was annoying (the one waiter kept interrupting my friend's story). So great looking little place in the gables with good food.

  • 5/5 adele a. 1 year ago on Google
    We have a French class that meets up there often. The food and service is wonderful, and love that the employees speak French as well !

  • 5/5 Christopher P. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome food.we had the escargot, french onion soup, duck confit, pork chop, and croque madam. For dessert we had the tarte tatin.

  • 4/5 Alfredo S. 9 months ago on Google
    Bad experience. Great service, very expensive glass of wine. $20 for a bottle that is worth $27.

  • 5/5 Maurizio A. 9 months ago on Google
    If you're searching for a French restaurant in Coral Gables, look no further! This establishment has received outstanding reviews across the board. With a perfect five-star rating for both overall experience and specific categories such as food, service, and ambiance, you can expect nothing short of excellence. The superb steak tartar is a standout dish that deserves special mention, offering a delectable and savory experience for steak lovers. The menu is filled with other culinary delights that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. The attentive and friendly service ensures a memorable dining experience, and the charming ambiance creates the perfect setting for an enjoyable meal. While the price versus value aspect is rated slightly lower, the overall quality warrants a visit. With a resounding "yes" to recommending this restaurant to friends and a strong desire to repeat the experience, it's clear that others have found it exceptional. Additionally, you have the option to receive news and offers from this location, keeping you in the loop with their latest offerings. What's more, this restaurant is kid-friendly, making it a suitable choice for a family outing. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in Coral Gables!

  • 1/5 Josie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Nasty hostess!/server. We wanted to eat a sandwich which was listed on their menu online and at the restaurant. Flat out told us sandwiches were not available for dinner, but they were listed in the menu on both blackboards. We had already ordered wine and soda and paid for them and left. She was rude telling us that was the first thing she told us, even though none of us heard her say that through her fake French accent.

  • 5/5 Carmen G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best local GEM in Coral Gables (in all Miami-Dade!) Impeccable delicious food, outstanding service, great ambiance to come with friends, family or a date. Its consistently Spectacular each time we visit!

  • 5/5 Olivia B. 1 year ago on Google
    I Love this place! Been here at least 5 to 6 times over the years! This review slipped through the cracks, but here it is! It is small and quaint! Some times it gets a little warm and they have to adjust the air just like some places in France. They are attentive and welcoming. It feels like personal attention to the guests. My husband Loves their burgers and the Branzino. He has lunch there often! I Love the duck, foie gras, and mussels. We were there this week and had the Lavender Creme Brûlée which was so delicate and delicious!

  • 4/5 Carmen julie O. 1 year ago on Google
    1. Excellent waiter, super solicitous 2. Rainbow trout was dry and sauce was absorbed by the skin, which i dont eat. 3. Rib eye was tough. 4. Salad was delicious 5. Breadpudding was hard but had good flavor. I had eaten there before and it was A+, so they must have had a bad day. It happens. A good place for a date, intimate, sexy and French.

  • 5/5 Maria P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! Was there for a birthday party with about 10 people and everything we had was spectacular. A little pricey but worth every penny! I recommend the escargot

  • 5/5 Adam R. 1 year ago on Google
    I've never been here until recently, now it's one of my favorite places. Everything I get here is wonderful. The French onion soup is great and the burger is also top notch. I can't wait to return.

  • 4/5 Yussi M. 1 year ago on Google
    The pate appetizer was delicious. We ordered the lamb dish that was one of the special of the day. The bartender and server was excellent. The total for one appetizer and one main meal with three glasses of wine was overly priced even for the Gables for a hole in the wall.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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