Bouchon Bistro 2101 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134

"The host started with a warm welcome and after mentioning our name for the reservation her attention went all to the computer. Blaming it after a minute we were welcomed to sit. For an anniversary table reservation of almost 2 months in advance, I was expecting a better table. But between 2 other tables it is. The service from Geraldo was perfect from beginning to end. Mostly aware of our anniversary and my allergies. A++! We appreciated getting service from 3 or 4 more staff members when it came to refilling water, bringing the plates, checking up on us retreating dishes. I was disappointed on the gnocchi entree as it was extremely salty. My wife who loves salty foods agreed it was way to salty. Unfortunately send it back and decided to change plates. The rest of the dinning experience altered a little due to the amount of salt already on my pallet. I could not eat the whole plate and I just had to continue drinking water. That aside it went well. We were given a lemon tart for dessert on the house. Unknown if it was because of our anniversary or the inconvenience of the salty gnocchi, we are thankful. A few other observations during our experience; - I overheard the waiter mention to one couple seated next to us that they were also celebrating an anniversary. And the other couple sat on the other side had the same allergies I had. Now, I don’t know if this is a technique of organization to place anniversaries or allergies in the same area but it was questionable, did this alter my area of reservation? I would recommend the waiter or host to keep their volumes a little lower when mentioning personal information too. - Earlier sitting down on our table and listening to today’s special, my wife wanted the tuna tartar. The waiter sold it well, but the couple who got the check next to us out loud mentioned, “the tuna tartar was 65 dollars?!” And my wife’s eyes opened and asked, the reply was “it was good, but not worth 65.” Moments later I noticed the blackboard next to the bar with the specials and prices. It would have been nicer to mention prices with the specials. The couple shocked on the price may have altered their overall experience. The ambience of the place is astonishing beautiful, well decorated, clean, organized, professionalism, and all effortlessly managed with a friendly staff. It was a little loud my wife would add and she loved the drink she had, but mentioned too expensive, like the tuna we didn’t have. I would admit that the place and the experience went well, it was a good experience. We will not be returning as the attention to detail requires minor improvement, but I’ll recommend Bouchon Bistro for those who crave a getaway fine dinning in a Classy environment without the 9 hour flight to Paris."

"We've visited Surf Club a couple of times, so we were excited to have another Thomas Keller restaurant in South Florida. It took us a few months to secure a reservation, but we finally visited in early December 2023. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was very good. We were pleased to get a table by the wall instead of those by the booth, where you can have people on both sides of you. The only reason I am not giving it a 5-star rating is that the off-the-menu dish I ordered (salmon with lentils) was not perfect. The salmon was excellently cooked, but the lentils were extremely salty. Even my partner, who loves salty food, found them too salty. The super nice server tried to make it up by bringing me another serving of lentils. She brought it out in less than 5 minutes, and without trying it, I knew it was the same thing because there is no way a restaurant can whip out a fresh batch in less than 5 minutes. So, it was the same, salty. Other than that, we loved the foie gras, the salmon, and the steak frites. It's worth mentioning that the service was impeccable."

"I've been there twice. First time was with 2 couples where we shared several plates. The second time, my wife and I popped in and sat at the bar. I think I can make the following statements: 1) The dishes are excellent. Very classically done, top notch ingredients, and everything has tons of flavor. 2) Drinks are great. The cocktails in particular are delicious. 3) The servers are top notch, which isn't always the case at high end restaurants in Miami. Everyone was super nice, friendly and very very knowledgeable. They made our experience there great. 4) The pacing can be improved. For some reason, the kitchen can be slow with some dishes. For dinner, we only got through drinks, apps, and entrees in 2+ hours. We had to get home so we didn't even try getting dessert. Overall a great place and I enjoyed it a lot. The best bang for your buck might be grabbing a seat at the bar where the whole menu is available to you. We got the small seafood tower, and it was amazing."

"Thank you Chef Keller! One of the best meals we’ve ever had. My husband’s bucket list is to eat at the French Laundry not quite yet but this was close. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Loved every bite. Our server Jorge S was great. Gave us lots of suggestions and helped create a warm experience. Come with an empty stomach and plan to try everything! We will be back often! Thank you"

"I had the pleasure of dining at Bouchon French Bistro, and I must say, Chef Thomas Keller's culinary skills are truly impressive. As a lover of Italian cuisine, I was pleasantly surprised by the delightful French dishes served here. The flavors and presentation were outstanding, making it a memorable dining experience. Chef Keller's talent shines through, and I highly recommend trying this French gem, even if you're a fan of Italian food like me."