Best Restaurants for People Watching in Coral Gables

Our server Katie was fantastic! The food was delicious and the atmosphere very chill. I'd take the music volume down a notch and call it perfect.

The staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure a great dinning experience

The restaurant was very nice and good ambiance. The waitress were very friendly and very nice. But the price was too high for the food .

Kao is an underrated spot in Coral Gables. Many restaurants pop up and last a year or 2. Kao has persevered without sacrificing quality and service. My husband and I had not been in since Covid. We were in the Gables and decided to revisit the place and it did not disappoint. We like many things about Kao: the diverse menu options, all of which were delicious, excellent service from our thoughtful server Helen, excellent cocktails, ambiance is fun and creative and they turn into a club on the weekend. My husband and I ordered the Braised Lamb Shank which was super tender and flavorful after being stewed over 5 hours. The mixed vegetables were delicious as well. Our friends had the grilled octopus which was tender and delicious and the Flap Steak which was tender and tasty. We started with a sausage appetizer and the sausage was spicy and tasty. We also each had an empanada of a different flavor. They were crispy and tasty. For dessert, we shared the brownie sunday and the choc chip cookie sunday which were both delicious. We recommend Kao highly and hope you will give it a try. Debbie & Darin S

Melanie was a great waitress and looked after us very well. Happy hour was very happy with genuinely cheap drinks and eats and vibes from current music playing. Cool atmosphere to go to start your evening.