The Globe

The Globe is a family-owned bistro and bar that has anchored downtown Coral Gables since 1996, serving a mix of American and Italian dishes in a room styled after fin de siecle Paris and old New York. Antique globes line the carved wood bar, hand-painted frescoes and classic murals cover the walls, and black-and-white films play behind the bottles while live jazz and Latin music take over on weekends.

The kitchen turns out steak frites, lobster ravioli, conch fritters, and dolphin fingers alongside creative cocktails, a solid wine list, and a popular happy hour. There's a private dining room for parties and weddings plus ample terrace seating for al fresco meals.

Expect $20-30 entrees, attentive servers, and a crowd that ranges from date-night couples to office happy hours to birthday parties taking over the back room. Whether you're catching the Saturday night band or stopping by for a quiet weekday lunch, this Alhambra Circle institution delivers old-world European charm in the heart of the Gables.