Coconut Grove's waterfront has a new Italian table. La Sponda, from Gioia Hospitality Group — the team behind the Michelin-recognized Daniel's, A Florida Steakhouse — pairs one of Miami's more distinctive waterfront settings on Grove Isle with a menu that travels across Italy, keeping family roots in Puglia front and center.
It is seasonal Mediterranean cooking with a view, from a group that already knows how Miami likes to eat. In a neighborhood whose dining scene is having a genuine moment, La Sponda is one of the fall's most anticipated arrivals.
Know before you go: La Sponda Ristorante & Grill, Grove Isle, Coconut Grove.
La Sponda, 5 Grove Isle Dr, Coconut Grove. Dinner from 5 PM, Wednesday–Sunday.