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Route 9
Awarded 3 stars by the Miami Herald and voted "Best Restaurant in Coral Gables" by the Miami New Times, Route 9 is a quaint gem in the heart of one of the city"s favorite neighborhoods.
Come in for chef-driven cuisine in an unpretentious, homey environment.
Also visit our other restaurant Exit 1 in Key Biscayne.
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32 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 32 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- fit for foodies(13)
- good for groups(7)
- great for brunch(6)
- great for lunch(6)
- special occasion(6)
Route 9 Reviews List
Review 1 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The burrata with fig jam appetizer was the only dish that was good - and it was fabulous. The beef sparerib dish was only ok. The grouper special was inedible; the mac and cheese dish was dry and the pasta was well less than al dente - another inedible dish; and what they called banana pie was more like banana soup. The floor was bare concrete and the walls were patched with plaster and unfinished. If they are trying for an urban chic industrial look they are way off the mark. It was very unattractive space. The wait staff was very pleasant and wanted to be helpful unfortunately there was nothing they could do to improve the quality of the food. We were hugely disappointed."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing! This was our second time dining at Rounte 9 and we absolutely loved it."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was very attentive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was very attentive and cheerful. Our order came out timely. Nice moderately priced wine list."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Route 9 - make this trip!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best dining experience in South Florida of late. Excellent, world cuisine - tho not fussy at all. Great wine list. Best of all, prices are moderate, staff is friendly and surroundings rustic modern and cool. Love this place!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place, very friendly.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place, very friendly. Was hard to gauge its vibe because we were there for dinner on a quiet Easter Sunday -- there were no other customers."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The brunch was excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The brunch was excellent! Our server Was attentive and informative...will definitely go back to try their dinner menu."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun with friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little spot in the gables. You need to try the maple bacon sticky buns"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Route 9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slow service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Kitchen was slow with the food. The waitress was awesome. Unfortunately, the food came out very slow. Once the food came out, it was very good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Route 9
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic