Restaurants near University Station

We had a wonderful dinner last night at Koko. I had a mole with short ribs that was excellent and my husband had the sea bass tacos he devoured. Mathias was our server and did a great job. We have a few more nights in Coconut Grove and will be going back. Thanks, Koko, for a great evening!

The service especially stood out! That said, everyone was more than satisfied with their meal selections, and the mezze portions were larger than expected. Pleasantly surprised. The staff was very accommodating as our group was larger than we originally reserved for.

I can't say which of all the dishes I tried I liked the most, but my experience with the white truffle was the best of all. I highly recommend this restaurant, and our waiter was super attentive.

Amazing food, great service and the ambiance was good for a Tuesday evening. Appetizers were excellent, the tacos are a must try. A little wet but worth the trip to wash you hands right after. The short rib was to die for. The meat had a nice crust on the outside all while encasing the softest most delicious meat imaginable. Will be returning to try their brunch service soon.

This was one of the best experiences that we have had in a very long time. My wife and I have multiple Michelin stars under our belts and The Collab is on par with most Michelin starred restaurants. Our favorite place to get a steak in Miami is Beauty and the Butcher, everyone rated The Collab’s ribeye better than B&TB. When our server, Jose, recommended the chicken appetizer everyone at the table considered that an odd recommendation. Once we tried it, we immediately ordered another order. I could write a full page describing the food and drinks, it was that amazing! Jose’s service exceeded every standard I’ve seen in Miami, but more importantly, every server, manager, and runner in the restaurant treated our table like we were their most important table in the restaurant. We highly recommend The Collab and can’t wait to get back!