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Christy's Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

3101 Ponce de León Blvd, Miami, FL 33143

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Cuisine Steak, American
Hours Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 5-11pm; Sun 5-10pm
Location Coral Gables
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 305/446-1400
Web site www.christysrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $23-$46
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V

Christy's Review

Power is palpable at this old-school English-style Miami steakhouse where a rock star can be sitting at one table, an ex-president at another. When we say rock star, we mean aging rock star à la Rod Stewart, though. This isn't your flashy South Beach scenery. But Christy's is the kind of place where conversations are at a hush and no one seems to care whom they're sitting next to. The selling point here, rather, is the broiled lamb chops, prime rib of beef with horseradish sauce, teriyaki-marinated filet mignon, herb-crusted sea bass, crab cakes, and perfectly tossed Caesar salad. Baked sweet potatoes and a sublime blackout cake are also yours for the taking. For a little drama, order the baked Alaska. It livens things up. Just like a fine wine or the typical Christy's customer, the meat here is aged a long time. A landmark since 1978, Christy's has thrived amid the comings and goings of neighboring nouveau Coral Gables restaurants. It's located on a nondescript corner, and you'll know you've arrived at the right place if you can count the Rolls-Royces parked out front.

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