Taste of the Gables restaurant discounts, free concerts, family brunch

More than 40 restaurants are offering specially priced three-course lunch and dinner menus during Taste the Gables, which started as Coral Gables Restaurant Week and then became Coral Gables Restaurant month. This year’s Taste the Gables is July 1-31, 2023.

Participants include not just expensive restaurants but more affordable options and even fast-casual restaurants. Advance reservations are recommended for popular restaurants.

Free Outdoor Concerts

As part of the event, there will be a free concert every Friday night at Giralda Plaza, on the Galiano end, plus outdoor bar service by several restaurants and non-alcoholic options from Stem Boutique.

• July 7: Tilt Miami Rocks (8 to 10 p.m.)
• July 14: Suenalo (8 to 10 p.m.)
• July 21: Maryel Epps (8 to 10 p.m.)
• July 28: Los Wizzards (8 to 10 p.m.)

Billy the Marlin and Family Brunch

Taste the Gables will also include several special events:

• July 14: Special Appearance by Billy the Marlin (6–10 p.m.)
• July 16: Brunch on the Plaza (10 a.m. – noon). This family-friendly event will include children’s reading sessions with Books & Books, oversized games, a balloon artist and a special visit from Billy the Marlin and the mermaids.

More free and cheap entertainment this week

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023