1986 Steakhouse
Coconut Grove, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
1986 Steakhouse is worth booking when you want a polished Coconut Grove steakhouse with an Argentine asado angle, not a formal tasting-menu night. At $$$, it gives you room to manage the spend, from empanadas and wagyu flap steak to caviar service and Japanese A5 wagyu. Dinner is the stronger play; lunch works when convenience matters more than atmosphere.
About 1986 Steakhouse
At $$$, 1986 Steakhouse is a Miami steakhouse for diners who want a premium steak-focused meal. The details are direct: steakhouse cuisine, smart-casual dress, and daily hours that include evening service every day, with 12 PM openings Tuesday through Sunday.
The strongest ordering clues are its listed signature dishes: beef empanadas, octopus carpaccio, wagyu flap steak, Japanese A5 wagyu, charcoal-grilled foie gras, and caviar service. That range lets diners keep the meal more direct with empanadas and steak, or make it a higher-ticket dinner with caviar service and Japanese A5 wagyu.
Steakhouse energy with a wider splurge lane
This is not a venue to frame around chef credentials, tasting-menu structure, or confirmed awards. It is better understood from the facts available: a Miami steakhouse at $$$ with a smart-casual dress code and signature items that move from familiar steakhouse choices to luxury additions.
Midday visits are possible on the days the restaurant opens at 12 PM, while Monday is evening-only. Dinner remains a straightforward planning choice for a steakhouse meal, especially for diners considering higher-spend items such as Japanese A5 wagyu or caviar service.
What to order depends on how hard you want to spend
The signature dishes give the clearest ordering direction. Wagyu flap steak keeps the meal in classic steakhouse territory, while Japanese A5 wagyu and caviar service push it into a more celebratory spend. Beef empanadas, octopus carpaccio, and charcoal-grilled foie gras add ways to build a broader meal around the steaks.
The range of listed dishes makes it possible to order across steakhouse signatures and luxury upgrades. The most obvious use case is a planned Miami steakhouse meal where diners can decide how premium to make the order.
Book it for a Miami steakhouse night, not for awards chasing
The practical appeal is clear: 1986 Steakhouse is open daily, priced at $$$, and has a smart-casual dress code. Hours run 5–10 PM on Monday; 12–10 PM Tuesday through Thursday; 12–11 PM Friday and Saturday; and 12–10 PM Sunday.
If the goal is a Miami steakhouse dinner with flexibility in the spend, 1986 Steakhouse is a direct option. Diners comparing premium steakhouse meals can also look at Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse, Knife & Spoon, Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill, or The Butcher's Club, depending on the kind of steakhouse experience they want.
Planning details
- Location
- 2911 Grand Ave ste 111, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- 1986steakhouse.com
- Phone
- (786) 542-9845
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, fire-driven, and lively, with an elegant yet down-to-earth Argentine parrilla feel that emphasizes connection, smoke, and contemporary steakhouse polish.
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Best For
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- charcoal-grilled foie gras
- beef empanadas
- wagyu flap steak
- Japanese A5 wagyu
- caviar service
- octopus carpaccio
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2911 Grand Ave ste 111, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Planning details
Location
2911 Grand Ave ste 111, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
If the group wants a bigger splurge signal, try Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse or Knife & Spoon instead. Both sit in the $$$$ tier, so they make more sense when price is less of a constraint.
If fire cooking is the main draw but the Argentine angle is not essential, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill is the cleanest cross-shop. For a meat-focused splurge, compare with Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats or The Butcher's Club.
Restaurant context
How it compares
1986 Steakhouse is the value-conscious pick in this set because it sits at $$$ while Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse, Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats, The Butcher's Club, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill, and Knife & Spoon all sit at $$$$. Choose 1986 when the night calls for steakhouse polish with Argentine fire-cooking rather than a maximum-splurge steak dinner.
For ambiance, 1986 is the warmer, more social call: upscale casual, lively, and built around the asado idea. Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse and Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats make more sense for diners who want the spend and feel of a more formal steakhouse. Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill is the closer conceptual match for guests prioritizing flame and smoke, but 1986 has the Argentine identity that gives the meal a clearer point of view.
For booking ease, 1986 is the practical choice. The $$$$ peers are better cross-shops when the dinner is meant to be a larger splurge or when the group wants a more luxury-coded room. If the priority is a Miami steakhouse dinner that is easier to plan and less expensive on paper, start with 1986.
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How it compares
Against the $$$$ steakhouse peers, 1986 Steakhouse is the lower price-tier choice and the more casual-feeling one. That does not make it the budget option; it makes it the better fit when the group wants a polished steak dinner without committing to the spend profile of Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse, Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats, The Butcher's Club, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill, or Knife & Spoon.
The differentiator is Argentine asado. Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill is the closest peer for diners who care about fire cooking, while Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse and Knife & Spoon read more like classic high-ticket steakhouse cross-shops. Choose 1986 for Coconut Grove energy, smart-casual pacing, and a menu that can stretch from empanadas to Japanese A5 wagyu.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1986 Steakhouse good for solo dining?
No specific solo-dining setup. What is confirmed is that it is a $$$ steakhouse in Miami with signature dishes such as beef empanadas, wagyu flap steak, Japanese A5 wagyu, charcoal-grilled foie gras, caviar service, and octopus carpaccio. For a comparison, Knife & Spoon is another premium steakhouse option to consider.
How far ahead should I book 1986 Steakhouse?
No specific booking guidance. For planning, note the hours: Monday 5–10 PM; Tuesday through Thursday 12–10 PM; Friday and Saturday 12–11 PM; and Sunday 12–10 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at 1986 Steakhouse?
If that detail matters, check directly with the restaurant before going. What is confirmed is that 1986 Steakhouse is a $$$ Miami steakhouse with a smart-casual dress code and a signature-dish list that includes wagyu flap steak, Japanese A5 wagyu, beef empanadas, caviar service, charcoal-grilled foie gras, and octopus carpaccio.
Is midday or dinner better at 1986 Steakhouse?
Dinner is a straightforward fit for a steakhouse night, and the restaurant serves evening hours every day. A midday visit is also possible Tuesday through Sunday because the posted hours begin at 12 PM on those days; Monday starts at 5 PM. For another premium steakhouse comparison, Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill is worth considering.
Is the tasting menu worth it at 1986 Steakhouse?
No tasting-menu details. Plan around the confirmed steakhouse identity and listed signature dishes instead: beef empanadas, octopus carpaccio, wagyu flap steak, Japanese A5 wagyu, charcoal-grilled foie gras, and caviar service. If you are comparing premium steakhouse options, Knife & Spoon is another relevant name to look at.
