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278 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Ortanique On The Mile in Coral Gables is a three star Caribbean restaurant. Located in the Coral Gables area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, catering, lunch, and fine wines. Diners found the food vibrant in taste and equisite.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always enjoyed lunch at Ortanique. Great food. Reasonably priced. Attentive and friendly service. Then finally we went there for dinner. At dinner the staff is rushed & inattentive and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally!!I've worked in the Gables for about four years and have always been meaning to have drinks or dinner at Ortanique... today was finally the day!!My co worker and I dragged ourselves away from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to visit Miami recently and took a trip to Ortanique. Probably the BEST meal that I have ever had in my life. The decor was absolutely wonderful and gave me such a Florida type...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try Ortanique for awhile, but the prices kept me away, so finally we decided that Miami Spice Month was the best time to try it! It didn't disappoint! I'd heard great things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky to have found Ortanique during my recent trip to Miami! It is one of the best restaurants I have been to in awhile. Every aspect of our dinner was just outstanding. Loved the bar, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mom & I stopped in for Miami Spice Lunch and were blown away by the cuisine! First off I love the decor inside, almost a Key West vibe, very Floridian with the oranges and lemon yellows. The server...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with high expectations and was not disappointed in the least. The food is pricey, but I thought the portions were generous. We started with the ceviche and the oven roasted baked brie....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad Ortanique on the Mile has so many fans, but I didn't really care much for the food I was served during my couple of visits (with the exception of the rum cake, which was outstandingly good)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing. Simple yet flavorful. Love the different combination of flavors.The service is outstanding. This is a must for any foodie
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled across reviews for Ortanique and decided to check it out with few expectations. We totally lucked out.Clean, crisp ambiance, outstanding service, and overall, a friendly place (good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, inspired dishes outstanding staff intimate, inviting decor a cool chef whom will come to your table to answer questions and provide other restaurant recommendations for foodies like me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As always - Yelpers' honest reviews were right on point. I had to select a restaurant for a business dinner, and by popular vote on a thread Ortanique was the place to be. We had reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, cozy restaurant located next to the theater on Miracle Mile.The food is fantastic, but please save room for dessert. The creme brulee was the best I've ever had.Orantique is perfect for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Ortanique was certainly atypical. My friend Betty invited me to join her and a couple of her friends for a five course meal with wine pairings. It was one of the most amazing nights...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for our Valentine's dinner for a different Cuban cuisine experience. The whole place was very spacious and filled with different types of orange decorations. We ordered the tropical...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had 8:30pm reservations with a group of 8 on Valentine's Day. Yes, I know that Valentine's day is notoriously bad for restaurants. A lot of diners, short amounts of time, etc, etc, etc. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, amazing food. Chic and cozy place with great romantic atmosphere and with food that will score you points with your date hands down.Jerked chicken penne pasta ($21.00) - 5 stars - Super tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time dining at Ortanique. We decided to try out the Winter Spice menu because it sounded so delicious over the phone. With an 8:30 reservation made thru opentable.com, we're gonna...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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This is the most exquisite food I've ever had and I've been to many places over the years and considering I'm from France, this place is such a special place and decor will enchant anyone. I was also very very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorites. I had the pleasure of meeting Delias and Cindy at a wine tasting about a year ago and they invited me to the restaurant. Their personality came through in the food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. I went there years ago and loved it but have been meaning to come back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ran very late because of airport problems and when we got there we were greeted by name(never been here before-must have been the harried look) and given a great table. Food was very good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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i just wanna thank joel, best bartender in Miami ever!!! It's not only about the good mojitos in town that he makes.....it's just because of the way he treats customers! I really miss to sit down in a good bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot! I've been there twice and the food is always awesome! The steak melts in your mouth. Kinda pricey though, but it is well worth it. This is a great date spot for that special someone....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The short ribs appetizer was excellent. The mojo roasted pork was good, but I liked the short ribs better. And their drunken banana fritters is a must have for dessert!The service was good. I still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Ortanique for Miami Spice restaurant week and had an outstanding meal. We started off with lychee martinis, which were wonderful. The lychee liqueur they used added a smoothness to the drink...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always seen the flamingo outside this cafe as I walked or drove by on Miracle Mile and finally yesterday I went in for lunch. I knew very little about this restaurant but I figured I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Joel, Thanks for the GREAT expericnce sitting with you at the bar and chewing the fat last Tuesday. We had a great dinner and the drinks were outstanding! We went to the Marlins game but wished we had stayed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ortanique is the restaurant you can fall in love with.Hats off to the head chef, Cindy Hutson, for perfectly melding Latin and Caribbean flavors into its menu. For Coral Gable's Restaurant Week,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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After 3 visits I think I can safely say this is some of the best food in Miami. The food is amazing and the service is perfect. Plan to wait at the bar even with reservations and for a romantic time ask to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the flagship foodie restaurant in Coral Gables.high price but delicious food.everybody talks about the crab cakes, so I decided NOT to get them.service was great, and they keep bringing you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I CAN'T BELIEVE I waited two years to try Ortanique. This restaurant is outstanding not only on a local scale, but also on a regional one. Don't be put off if you think islands-type food can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic mojitos. Really good crab cakes (tiny, but they packed alot of flavor) and excellent broiled sea bass (so buttery I couldn't finish it, even though when the entree came to my table, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Went here when we were on vacation last week. It was reccomended by a family member who had been there before. I have to say, the food was absolutely delicious. I'm a seafood lover, and tend to be very picky,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best to describe this place is like this... every time I need to close a very important deal I go there and it always happens.The food here is excellent, you will pay - but will feel satisfied as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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This was our second night in a row. We were going out of town and we had a blast with Joel at the bar. He basiclly told us what we were going to have and that we would love it. He wasn't pushy he asked what we...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a client to dinner here, it was a good experience. The food was delicious, and they excel at sauces. My very fresh salmon came with a ginger/green tea sauce that was YUM.We sat near the front,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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A very good restaurant. The food is expensive, but it is very good and so is the service. Definitely a place to visit for special occasions!
menupages.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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When you expect the freshest seafood cooked in the most delectable manner, including the ceviche, you must eat at "Ortanique" . Even if you don't have reservations and you need to sit at the bar you will have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ortanique is one of my favorite restaurants in Miami. I've heard some complaints that the avg. entree price of $25-$35 for dinner is overpriced, but in this case, you do get what you pay for....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Some friends and I headed to Ortanique on the Mile for a couple of drinks last Friday. The bar service was excellent, extremely friendly staff, very nice setting, and most importantly the drinks were amazing....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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We went here for lunch, the service and food was great. I was a bit nervous about the Mango Salad....IT WAS GREAT. The seared tuna and pasta dishes where also awsome....nice for lunch I bet it will be even...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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We enjoyed delicious food and excellent service at Ortanique, but it rankles when tables are squeezed so close together! I prefer to focus on conversation at my own table rather than be subjected to that of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Took my girlfriend to Ortanique for a special occasion and it was anything but. First the service was terrible. We sat down after a drink at the bar and no one served us for about 30 minutes. We ordered a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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The concept might look nice but the lack of good service and the absence of clever food will never be compensated. The wine service was slow, the two first oredered bottles were unavailable. The third arrived...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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The City of Coral Gables is lucky to have such a gem! This restaurant exceeds your expectations. The food is amazing, the ambience takes you away to a romantic island away from your usual surroundings. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Ortanique on the Mile can give any restaurant in Miami a run for its money for quality of food, service, and atmosphere. The style of food can best be described as Jamaican/Caribbean. I've never been ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Ive been fortunate to have traveled to the Caribbean on many occasions. After dining at Ortanique on the Mile, it is inescapably obvious that the exotic heat that hits the Caribbean, has hit The City...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Best drinks in Miami prepared by Joe the bartender. Best double pork chop in Miami.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Excellent. Overall is highly recommnended, the food is very tasty. The service was amable and diligent, everything was perfect.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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I have been to Ortanique about 6 times and have yet to be disappointed. The chef knows how to pair foods and compliment flavors. The service is always good, particularly the men who bus the tables. I have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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In a crowded field of "fusion" restaurants, Ortanique stands out as the best. Fresh ingredients are used and combined with a caribbean flavor to give this menu 4 stars for its uniqueness. Seafood very fresh....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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My friend had a Caesar Salad which was without real flavor. I had opted for Seafood pasta: pasta was chewy and shrimp, clams were NOT fresh. The whole dish was a disappointment and the service, though quick...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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I need to stress that I have been to Mangos and Larios. There is by far no comparison in the Mojito drink. The taste is much better and traditional. If you notice the length the bartender takes to make this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2003
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this place is amazing...the atmosphere, the food, and especially the waiters!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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This place is just amazing. Try the grouper... house specialty.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Beautifully decorated interior. Chef Cindy uses first-class creativity and ingredients to create savoring Caribbean influenced dishes. Hostess has short term memory, same with the waiter Alex. If you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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You'll be greeted as you walk in by soft spiderlike lights and canopied mosquito netting that will make you wonder whether you're on a secluded island or inside one of King Tut's temples. Chef Cindy Hutson has...
frommers.com - user review
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The tropical feel and delicious aromas of the Islands abound at Ortanique. Hand painted motifs of Ortanique oranges and flowers grace the walls and rich natural woods complete the picture. Chef Cindy Hutson...
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one of the most pleasant dining experiences i've had in a long while. the food was equisite and each bite was filled with a surge of flavor. the crabs cakes were excellent and the tuna perfectly seasoned and...
fodors.com - user review
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on the mile serves "food of the sun" as the call it. dishes include seviche of the day, filet mignon with shiitake mushroom demi-glace, jerked double pork chop with guava barbecue spiced-rum sauce and drunken...
usrg.com - user review
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ortanique is the name of a lush tropical fruit that is a combination of an orange and a tangerine. and just like the name suggests, the restaurant is a vivid combination that combines flavorful ingredients in...
10best.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Ortanique on the Mile in Coral Gables, Florida. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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named after an exotic citrus fruit, this restaurant screams "island"--or, more accurately, island resort--from the breezy interior decorated like a jamaican terraced garden to the exquisite pan-caribbean...
nytimes.com - user review
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caribbean cuisine on the miracle mile...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the best elements of caribbean cookery are displayed here to perfection. dishes such as tuna tataki (usd9) and steak au poivre (usd20) are masterfully prepared and artfully presented. the ambience of the...
wcities.com - user review
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chef cindy hutson and partner delius shirley continue to perform culinary miracles with their new world-caribbean cuisine on miracle mile. this is the sort of restaurant that south florida should have more of,...
gayot.com - user review
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the tropical feel and delicious aromas of the islands abound at ortanique. hand painted motifs of ortanique oranges and flowers grace the walls and rich natural woods complete the picture. chef cindy hutson...
opentable.com - user review
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the place is gorgeous. soft, ochre walls and columns are hand-painted and the feel is of a happy, tropical house. the food is vibrant in taste and color, as delicious as it is beautiful...
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