Frenchies Diner
French restaurant · Downtown Coral Gables
2618 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Highlights
French bistro with chalkboard menus, escargot & duck confit
French bistro with chalkboard menus, escargot & duck confit
"You have to hand it to the French—they invented the world’s sexiest kiss. So when it comes to romance, they know what they’re doing. And it doesn’t get more French than Frenchie’s in Coral Gables. It’s casual enough for a first date and charming enough for a desperate couple that found a babysitter and could use a one-night vacation to Paris. This spot does a convincing Parisian impression with its chalkboard menu and seductive red lighting. Between courses, the parchment paper on the table reads like the tea leaves of a successful date—with oily trails of butter from tender escargot and a smattering of tangy steak tartare. Just bring a mint if you’re planning to practice your French with some kissing after dinner." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"The best thing to happen to Galiano Street (besides being named Galiano Street) is Frenchie’s Diner. The French restaurant resembles an independent Parisian cinema with its red lighting, vintage movie posters, and wooden Pinocchio (who would be lying if he said this bistro wasn’t undeniably French). It’s perfect for a date that involves luscious pâté and Miami’s best soupe à l’oignon. It's hard not to fall in love with Frenchie's. Pretty soon, you’ll be coming on a weekly basis, even if it’s just to practice your French with the owner (or Pinocchio, who will judge you silently)." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Frenchie’s Diner in Coral Gables is a bistro—a real French bistro, where the focus is entirely on the quality of the dishes listed on a chalkboard, and the owner gestures to your table like a proud dance partner at a curtain call. Between courses, the parchment paper on your table will read like the tea leaves of a good meal—with oily trails of butter from tender escargot, a smattering of tangy steak tartare, and drops of french onion soup. You’re coming here for a leisurely, decadent, and casual meal—which you’ll get whether you order the rich $14 French onion soup or a crackly-skinned duck confit for $39. Sit under the gentle glow of Frenchie’s red lighting and be sure to finish an indulgent lunch or dinner with the chocolate mousse that’s thick, bittersweet, and served in a coffee cup." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"Frenchie’s can make you feel like you’re in a bistro in Paris’ red light district—except you’re in Coral Gables. There’s a glow from the red light bulbs that makes everyone in the restaurant look effortlessly sexy. Framed posters of melancholic Frenchmen like Serge Gainsbourg line the walls alongside long mirrors, so you too can practice your mysteriously brooding look. Normally, we’d tell you to order the escargot in garlic butter or rich French onion soup. But if you’re interested in getting the kind of kiss the French are famous for, maybe order the duck confit instead." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Frenchie’s Diner in Coral Gables is a real French bistro, where the focus is entirely on the quality of the dishes listed on a chalkboard. If you’re looking to make friends, sit at the bar, where the bartender and owner are generally happy to strike up a conversation. But if you’re hoping for some privacy and they aren’t too busy, you can sit at one of the small tables. There, the parchment paper on your table will read like the tea leaves of a good meal—with oily trails of butter from tender escargot, a smattering of tangy steak tartare, and drops of french onion soup. Finish things off with the chocolate mousse that’s thick, bittersweet, and served in a coffee cup." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
