The interior of the new and upgraded version of The Wagyu Bar, which is moving into a new space in Coral Gables.
The Wagyu Bar
When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.
Now, the property has a new tenant, one familiar to Gables diners: The Wagyu Bar, which was originally located on Coral Way.
Owned by the team behind butcher shop Meat N’ Bone, the new Wagyu Bar, which originally opened at 2257 Coral Way in 2021, is bigger, with seating for 70 customers. There’s more parking, a bar and a private dining room that seats up to 16. The look is darker, more dramatic.
And the owners are mindful of how Miami views Caffe Vialetto’s history, according to co-owner Gabriel Llaurado.
A quiet corner at The Wagyu Bar in Coral Gables. The Wagyu Bar
“I’m truly excited to bring this space to life and introduce something fresh to our beloved community, because no great story ever begins with a salad,” he said. “We look forward to elevating every aspect of the experience.”
The menu will feature many of Wagyu Bar’s famous steaks, as well as a few items from its sister restaurant, The Wagyu House in Hallandale Beach. Steaks generally range in price from $25 to $200 and highlight Japanese, Australian and American wagyu as well as some of the top USDA steaks like ribeye and New York strip from the Midwest
The Wagyu Bar, now on Le Jeune Road, specializes in steak and cocktails. The Wagyu Bar
Some of the menu highlights include A5 wagyu nigiri; charred beef tartare with tobiko (flying fish roe); baby back ribs and grilled branzino. You can also order burgers and katsus, too. The restaurant also serves lunch specials daily, including platters with a choice of protein (chicken, salmon or, naturally, steak) with rice or quinoa and a side salad.
Meanwhile, back on Coral Way, the original Wagyu Bar space will become Meat N’ Bone Kitchen, a butcher shop and casual cafe serving burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts.
Details and decor at The Wagyu House in Coral Gables. The Wagyu House The Wagyu Bar
Where: 4019 S. Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables
Opening: April 13
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Reservations: Resy
More information: www.thewagyubar.com or 786-579-2498
Connie Ogle loves wine, books and the Miami Heat. Please don’t make her eat a mango.