Krüs Kitchen

Krüs Kitchen occupies the upstairs space of a glass-fronted building on Main Highway in the heart of Coconut Grove, pairing a seasonal, farm-to-table menu with an all-natural wine program. Chef Sebastián Vargas, whose resume includes stints at Osteria Francescana and Eleven Madison Park, builds dishes around peak-season, consciously sourced ingredients from small local farms, from smoked coconut rice with wild-caught crab to crudo, burrata, and housemade ravioli.

The dining room has a cozy, trendy feel with a separate ground-floor sibling restaurant below, and weekend brunch draws a steady local crowd alongside a Tuesday-through-Sunday dinner service. Expect reservations recommended, a wine list built around biodynamic and natural producers, and entrees that run on the higher end, reflecting the $100+ price signal and $$$ Michelin Guide listing.

The restaurant holds a Michelin Green Star for 2024 and 2025 for its sustainability practices, including direct investment in local farms and fishing boats. It's a go-to for a special dinner, a relaxed weekend brunch, or a quiet weeknight glass of orange wine in the Grove.