Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore
Coral Gables
Restaurant in Coral Gables, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore is the Coral Gables pick for a slower, more formal hotel occasion rather than a full restaurant meal. Choose it for conversation, family celebrations, or a polished daytime plan; cross-shop Biltmore Brunch, Fontana, or Fairways if the group wants broader menu range.
About Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore
Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore is a Coral Gables venue with a smart casual dress code. Choose it when you specifically want Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore rather than another dining plan.
A Coral Gables choice best judged on fit, not invented details
For planning, keep the recommendation simple: dress smart casual and confirm practical details directly before you go. Do not assume a particular service format, menu structure, price, or seating setup beyond the venue name itself.
For a broader plan, compare it with Biltmore Brunch, Fontana, Fairways, CalaMillor, or Taipa Peruvian Restaurant- depending on what kind of outing you are considering. Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore remains the most direct pick when the plan is specifically to visit Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore.
Who should choose it
Choose Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore if your group is comfortable with a smart casual dress code and wants a Coral Gables option centered on this named venue. Look elsewhere if you need menu, price, hour, accessibility, dietary, or group-arrangement details before committing. For visitors building a Coral Gables itinerary, pair this with our full Coral Gables restaurants guide rather than treating it as an all-purpose dining answer.
Quick reference: choose Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore when you specifically want this Coral Gables venue and can confirm the remaining details directly; compare Biltmore Brunch, Fontana, Fairways, CalaMillor, or Taipa Peruvian Restaurant- if you are still deciding among other options.
Planning details
- Location
- 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- biltmorehotel.com
- Phone
- +13054451926
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore lives inside a 1926 Mediterranean Revival landmark, and the setting carries that history through every moment of service. The hotel’s National Historic Landmark status and its layered past, from grand hotel to wartime hospital and back, give the ritual weight: tea here feels deliberate and ceremonial rather than casual. The program leans toward European formality, with tiered stands and a codified British format that the architecture seems built to host. The result is a quietly formal, historically grounded experience that reads as a civic ritual as much as a meal.
Best For
This afternoon tea is best suited to anyone seeking a formal, historically minded ritual: ideal for brunch-time gatherings, special occasions and small celebrations. The program’s emphasis on ceremony and the Biltmore’s landmark presence make it a natural choice for guests who want an elevated, photogenic experience anchored to Coral Gables history. It also suits visitors staying at or touring the hotel who want to step into a long-standing American hotel tradition rendered in a distinctly European format.
Ordering Tips
Begin with finger sandwiches and smoked salmon blini, move to scones with Devonshire cream, and finish with pastries like fruit tarts and truffled deviled eggs as petits-fours. The menu’s signature items reward sharing and lingering: order a selection to sample the range of savory and sweet bites and pair them with a pot of tea to experience the full ritual. Expect attentive, formal service that mirrors the ceremony of the setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant setting in a grand lobby with soaring vaulted ceilings, magnificent fireplace, soft garden flower tablescapes, and soothing harp music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Tea program
- Dietary
- Allergy accommodating
Signature Dishes
- scones with devonshire cream
- smoked salmon blini
- truffled deviled egg
- fruit tarts
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Planning details
Location
1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Biltmore Brunch, Notable alternative
- Fairways, Notable alternative
- Fontana, Notable alternative
- CalaMillor, Notable alternative
- Taipa Peruvian Restaurant-, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Coral Gables
Biltmore Brunch is the better fit when the group wants a fuller daytime meal and a broader hotel-dining experience. Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore is narrower and calmer by design, so it wins for conversation, pacing, and a more contained occasion.
Fontana and Fairways are stronger choices when the priority is lunch or dinner rather than the tea format. Pick Fontana for a classic hotel restaurant feel, Fairways for a more relaxed meal, and Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore when the setting is the reason for going.
CalaMillor and Taipa Peruvian Restaurant- make more sense for diners who want a conventional restaurant choice outside the hotel-tea lane. If the decision is value for a full meal, cross-shop those first; if the decision is a polished Coral Gables occasion, stay with the tea service.
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Compare Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Biltmore Brunch | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Fairways | Coral Gables | No published awards |
| Fontana | Coral Gables | 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| CalaMillor | Miami | No published awards |
| Taipa Peruvian Restaurant- | Miami | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, polished clothing that fits a smart casual setting.
What are alternatives to Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore?
Other options to compare include Biltmore Brunch, Fairways, CalaMillor, Fontana, and Taipa Peruvian Restaurant-. You can also browse other Coral Gables dining options depending on the kind of meal you want.
What should a first-timer know about Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore?
Know that the venue is in Coral Gables and that the dress code is smart casual.
