Café Society: Outdoor Dining
Concerned About Dining During the Coronavirus? Try the Great Outdoors.
As epicurean Coral Gables emerges from the coronavirus shutdown, and our coterie of fine dining establishments begin to reopen, there remain safety concerns on the part of some diners. Is it safe to go back, even with all the precautions? The answer is outdoor dining. With a nice breeze to dissipate the virus, and amble space to socially distance, dining al fresco is about as safe as it gets.
The added benefit is that dining outside is quite pleasant. In some societies it is the benchmark of civilized life. What would Paris be without its outdoor cafés? The good news is that Coral Gables has an abundance of outdoor options, some four dozen establishments with one form or another of outdoor seating. And there will be more to come, as the city eases restrictions on the placement of outdoor tables. Here, then, is a quick compendium of places where you can dine outside.
Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
On Miracle Mile
Patagonia
On Giralda Plaza
The Local
On Alhambra Circle
In Courtyards
At the Shops at Merrick Park
Those with Covered Areas
Bob’s Burgers