20 May 29 - June 4, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | PLAN YOUR WEDDINGS | CORPORATE EVENTS SOCIAL EVENTS Dream Event VIEW OUR EVENT SPACES WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM at 3201 RICKENBACKER CWY, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 | 305.361.3818 BE SOCIAL WITH US! /RUSTYPELICANMIAMI comed us-not just as your favorite neighborhood steakhouse, but as part of your lives. Together, we’ve toasted engagements, celebrated weddings, and gathered for birthdays, anniversaries, and ev- ery milestone in between. You have become our family, and the memories we’ve created together will forever be part of who we are.” The restaurant opened in 2008 at its original location at 119 Washington Ave. and was met with instant praise. However, the U.S. was also going through a recession, and the restaurant industry was struggling. At the time of opening, it was the second Red Steakhouse concept to open in the U.S. after becoming a success in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2004. The restaurant explained that it had faced multiple challenges since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic — including a major move to a new location. However, after months of trying to remain open in 2025, they were ultimately forced to close. “When we moved during the pandemic, you stood by us,” says the team. “Your loyalty and continued support gave us strength during one of the most challenging times in our industry. For that, we are endlessly grateful. Over the past few years, we’ve faced many obstacles.” Unfortunately, a disagreement with a landlord was the final straw. The statement con- tinues, “Most re- cently, after months of trying, we were unable to reach an agreement with our landlord that would allow us to continue operating in our current location. It’s not the ending we imagined, but as the Grateful Dead so perfectly put it, ‘What a long, strange trip it’s been.’” While chef Vauthy and his team don’t know what the future holds for Red or for their team, they insist, “This is not goodbye forever. We are simply closing this chapter, holding on to the in- credible memories, and looking forward to what’s next-wherever that may be. From all of us at Red, thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives. We look forward to the day our paths cross again.” When Red, the Steakhouse, opened in 2008 on Washington Avenue, Prime 112 and Smith & Wol- lensky were already heavy hitters on the scene. Thanks to its consistency and chef and owner Vauthy’s expertise, customers instantly became longtime patrons. Loyal customers truly helped the steakhouse persevere throughout the late 2010s, even up until the COVID-10 pandemic. Red was known for its delicious filet mignon, which even former New Times food critic Lee Klein praised back in 2010. “We love a great steak. Something on the order of Red’s nine-ounce aged ‘USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef’ filet mi- gnon, brushed with oil, seasoned with kosher salt and tellicherry pepper. The juicy, well-marbled specimen is ‘pooled’ in demi-glace and topped with truffle butter. Honestly, though, a steak like this doesn’t need anything but the aforemen- tioned seasonings to shine.” NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR ▼ MIAMI-DADE THE 10 MOST BOOKED MIAMI RESTAURANTS Miami’s dining scene is always buzzing, and the latest data from OpenTable proves it. The restaurant booking platform just dropped its list of the ten most booked spots in the city of May, giving us a real-time snapshot of where everyone’s eating right now. Whether you’re a local looking for a night out or a visitor trying to lock in a reservation, these are the restaurants that are setting the pace. Based on more than 500,000 global diner re- views, the list shows where people are actually going, not just where they’re tagging selfies. The biggest takeaway? Coconut Grove and Coral Ga- bles are running the show. Not a single restaurant outside those two neighborhoods made the cut. From mezcal-soaked rooftops to massive pork chops and wood-fired tortillas, below you will find the hottest reservations in town, listed alpha- betically, as of May 2025. 1. Bayshore Club (Coconut Grove) 3391 Pan American Dr., Miami; 305-209- 1200; bayshoreclubmiami.com 2. Koko by Bakan (Coconut Grove) 2856 Tigertail Ave., Miami; 305-349-3909; kokobybakan.com 3. Fogo de Chão (Coral Gables) 2801 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; 786-297-8788; fogodechao.com/location/ coral-gables 4. Amal (Coconut Grove) 3480 Main Hwy., Miami; 786-369-0846; amalmiami.com 5. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille (Coral Gables) 4251 Salzedo St., Ste. 1325, Coral Gables; 786-703-9094; perryssteakhouse.com/lo- cations/fl/miami/coral-gables 6. CVI.CHE 105 (Coral Gables) 111 Palermo Ave., Ste. 108, Coral Gables; 305- 603-9130; ceviche105.com 7. Bulla Gastrobar (Coral Gables) 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; 786-810-6215; bullagastrobar.com/loca- tions/coral-gables 8. Level 6 Rooftop (Coconut Grove) 3480 Main Hwy., Miami; 305-200-5268; lev- el6miami.com 9. Glass & Vine (Coconut Grove) 2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami; 305-200-5268; glassandvine.com 10. Zucca (Coral Gables) 162 Alcazar Ave., Coral Gables; 786-580- 3731; zuccamiami.com So, if you’re still refreshing OpenTable at 6 p.m. on a Friday, maybe set your filters to Grove and Gables. That’s where the city’s appetite is headed. CLARISSA BUCH ZILBERMAN Bayshore Club is the most-booked restaurant in Miami, according to OpenTable. Grove Bay Hospitality Group photo “THIS IS NOT GOODBYE FOREVER. WE ARE SIMPLY CLOSING THIS CHAPTER.”
