La Cabrera Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove, Miami
Restaurant in Miami, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Cabrera Coconut Grove is a practical pick for a sit-down dinner in Miami's Grove when location and easy planning matter more than a heavily documented destination-dining case. Book it for a full-service night out in the neighborhood; compare Bombay Darbar or Ossobuco Coconut Grove if cuisine clarity or a tighter cross-shop matters more.
About La Cabrera Coconut Grove
La Cabrera Coconut Grove in Miami is worth considering when the group wants a meal with a smart-casual dress code and hours that stay consistent across the week. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Wednesday, and from Thursday through Sunday it opens at 11:30 AM, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
The strongest reason to include it in a plan is scheduling. Pick it when the hours and dress code work for your Miami plans. If the meal needs a tightly researched case built around menu format, pricing, or accolades, look elsewhere.
Choose it for a Miami meal with low planning friction
The booking case is practical rather than high-stakes. This is a useful option when the priority is finding a Miami table with clear posted hours and a smart-casual standard. For broader planning, use our full Miami restaurants guide, plus our full Miami hotels guide and our full Miami bars guide if the meal is part of a wider trip.
Service expectations should stay practical: the hours and dress code are clear, but not a specific menu format, price tier, chef-counter setup, or awards case. Without a clear price tier here, the safer move is to confirm current details directly before bringing a large group or planning a celebration where the check needs to be predictable.
How to decide against other options
If the goal is to compare La Cabrera Coconut Grove with other named options, Bombay Darbar, Ossobuco Coconut Grove, Cafe Med, CARBONE VINO, and Da Angelino are natural places to consider. Choose among them by the factors you can confirm for your date, such as availability, hours, dress expectations, and the kind of evening your group wants.
Planning details
- Location
- 2895 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lacabreramiami.com
- Phone
- +17865344645
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Cabrera Coconut Grove lands squarely in the neighborhood’s unhurried register: banyan-canopied streets, proximity to Biscayne Bay and a temperament that encourages lingering. The restaurant foregrounds an old-school Argentine parrilla ethos — open fire, live embers and the asador’s judgment — which gives the room a rustic, classic feel rather than slick steakhouse theater. Meals are paced deliberately; simplicity — salt, fire and proper resting time for the cuts — shapes both cooking and atmosphere. The result is an intimate, relaxed steakhouse experience that privileges craft and patience over spectacle.
Best For
This spot is oriented toward evening dining and occasions that merit time and attention. The copy frames Coconut Grove as a place for meals “with something to mark,” and La Cabrera’s parrilla approach amplifies that impulse: dinners are meant to unfold across an entire evening rather than a rushed service. It’s well suited to date nights, small-group celebrations and any special occasion that benefits from slow, shared plates and a focus on high-quality beef prepared over live fire.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the parrilla logic when ordering: pick cuts and let the grillcraft do the work. Signature dishes such as the Argentine Provolone and the Cowboy Ribeye are natural starting points, and the menu rewards respect for simple techniques — coarse salt, wood fire and adequate resting. Expect minimal fussing from the kitchen (no timers or sous-vide finishes) and ask servers about recommended cuts and doneness. Plan to share and to let the meal unfold at a measured pace so the flavors from the embers can be fully appreciated.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and eclectic atmosphere inspired by a baroque bistro with moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Argentine Provolone
- Cowboy Ribeye
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2895 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Planning details
Location
2895 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Fit
Choose Ossobuco Coconut Grove if staying in the Grove matters but the group wants another nearby dinner option to compare. Choose Bombay Darbar if a clearer Indian-food brief is more important than the Coconut Grove location.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
La Cabrera Coconut Grove makes the most sense for diners who want to stay in the Grove and avoid a complicated reservation plan. Compared with Bombay Darbar, it is less clearly defined by cuisine from the available details, while Bombay Darbar is the cleaner choice when the group specifically wants Indian food.
Ossobuco Coconut Grove is the most direct nearby cross-shop for a dinner with similar neighborhood utility. If ambiance is the deciding factor, compare both before committing. Cafe Med and Da Angelino are stronger alternates when the group wants a softer, more familiar dinner brief.
CARBONE VINO is the peer to consider when the night needs more scene value. La Cabrera Coconut Grove is the easier recommendation for a neighborhood-centered plan; CARBONE VINO is the better fit when the room itself is part of the point.
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Compare La Cabrera Coconut Grove
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cabrera Coconut Grove | Miami | , | No published awards |
| Bombay Darbar | Miami | Indian | No published awards |
| Cafe Med | Miami | , | No published awards |
| Ossobuco Coconut Grove | Miami | , | No published awards |
| CARBONE VINO | Miami | , | No published awards |
| Da Angelino | Miami | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Cabrera Coconut Grove good for a special occasion?
It can work for a special occasion if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with posted hours running until 11:30 PM.
How far ahead should I book La Cabrera Coconut Grove?
Plan ahead if you want a specific time, especially for the later Friday or Saturday schedule. For any night, confirm current availability directly before making firm plans.
What should I wear to La Cabrera Coconut Grove?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing that fits that standard.
What should I order at La Cabrera Coconut Grove?
What are alternatives to La Cabrera Coconut Grove in Miami?
Bombay Darbar, Cafe Med, Ossobuco Coconut Grove, CARBONE VINO, and Da Angelino are relevant options to compare. Use current availability, hours, and the mood of the meal to decide which fits best.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Cabrera Coconut Grove?
The hours show evening availability every day, with posted hours from 5 PM Monday through Wednesday and hours continuing into the evening Thursday through Sunday. Earlier hours begin at 11:30 AM Thursday through Sunday.
