Want to find out about the freshest new spots downtown? From a new venture from French chef Georges Berger to a retro coffee shop and retail store, read on for a list of the newest destinations to arrive in this Miami neighborhood.
Mirabelle
114 S.E. First St.
The French wine bar and restaurant Mirabelle is the latest venture by French chef Georges Berger, formerly the owner of Chocolate Fashion in Coral Gables.
Come here to indulge in wine and chocolate pairings, or a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. Highlights include the blueberry or Nutella pancakes, pastry puffs filled with escargot (sautéed snails), and the sautéed duck breast sandwich topped with apple and caramelized onion.
With a five-star Yelp rating out eight reviews, Mirabelle has been getting positive attention.
K.M., who reviewed the spot on Jan. 27, wrote, "Our entrees of trout Nantua (sautéed trout in Nantua sauce with delicate crayfish tails and salmon —a rare find in Miami) and magret of duck (perfectly cooked, topped with a cassis sauce and served with sautéed apple slices and caramelized onions) could not have been more delicious, were artfully presented and were more than even we could eat."
Yelper Luis G. added, "Mirabelle has a great vibe, and the food is wonderful... It's a must if you like high-quality French food."
Mirabelle is open from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.–11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Atelier 900 Restaurant
900 Biscayne Blvd., Unit 101 B
Atelier 900 Restaurant is a Mediterranean spot serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Start with grilled octopus or braised lamb taquitos and a few cocktails. Then, choose a main dish like the ricotta tortellini with brown butter, squash, goat cheese and kale; or the ribeye steak with crispy Brussels sprouts, onions and peppercorn sherry sauce. On weekends, try the eggs Benedict with thick-cut bacon and hollandaise sauce or the brioche French toast with anise, rosemary syrup and marinated berries.
With a four-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp, Atelier 900 Restaurant has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Elsa L., who reviewed the newcomer on Jan. 1, wrote, "The Serrano ham croquetas filled with béchamel and fresh cheese sauce were so tasty and literally melted in our mouths. The crispy cauliflower with red onion, feta cream, olives and fresh herbs were wonderful. ... I loved my company and Atelier's food, staff and setting."
Atelier 900 Restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Galleria
69 S.E. First St.
Galleria is a new cafe and retail store exuding a vibe that owner Jeremy Sapienza says "is about being a 1980s kid growing up in Miami, with pastels and textured tiles," reports Indulge magazine.
Get your caffeine fix with a cup of Stumptown Coffee or matcha tea. There's also a handful of vegan pastries, and a curated selection of vintage and artisan housewares to take some of that retro vibe home with you.
Galleria currently holds five stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating that it's off to a solid start.
Jenny B. wrote, "Super cute coffee shop in the middle of downtown! They also serve matcha and tea with plant-based milk options. Go try it out!"
Yelper Naomi A., noted, "It's effortlessly beautiful and inviting, and hands down the best coffee in Miami. Their almond-cashew milk blend is delicious."
Galleria is open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekends.
