Where to Eat at Shops at Merrick Park

Shops at Merrick Park is Coral Gables' upscale, open air shopping village, and it is also a genuinely good place to eat. Between the anchor stores you will find a steakhouse, sushi, Mediterranean seafood, and a couple of restaurants tucked inside Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. Here is where to eat at Shops at Merrick Park, plus a few favorites a short walk away, starting with GROU Coffee + Cowork for breakfast, lunch, and a place to actually get work done.

GROU Coffee + Cowork (steps from the mall)

Just a short walk from Shops at Merrick Park, in the Merrick Park district at 4100 Salzedo St, GROU is the neighborhood's coffee shop, brunch spot, and coworking space. It is where locals grab a matcha or cold brew, sit down to Healthy Arepas and paninis, and open a laptop for the afternoon. Reserve a private office or meeting room at GROU Cowork, check the menu, or line up catering for your next meeting. Best for: coffee, breakfast, working lunches, and meetings near Merrick Park.

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille

Florida's first Perry's anchors the mall's dining with a tableside carved, slow smoked caramelized pork chop and cocktails at Bar 79. The go to for a celebration or a business dinner.

Sawa Restaurant and Lounge

A Merrick Park mainstay blending Mediterranean mezze with Japanese sushi, from hummus and kibbeh to rolls, plus a lively lounge and weekend scene. Good for groups and long, social dinners.

Yard House

The American gastropub known for one of the largest craft beer draft lists around, with a sprawling menu and a strong happy hour. See it again in our Coral Gables happy hour guide.

Sea Grill

Mediterranean and Greek seafood with a breezy outdoor patio, built around whole grilled branzino. An easy, sunny lunch or dinner at the mall.

Mariposa

Tucked inside Neiman Marcus, Mariposa is a lunch favorite with chicken Milanese, salmon tacos, and balcony seating above the shops. A refined break from a day of errands.

Bazille

Nordstrom's French inspired bistro serves crab bisque, French onion soup, and brick oven pizzas. A reliable, easy to reach lunch inside the store.

C'est Bon

A quick service cafe for sandwiches, panini, crepes, smoothies, and empanadas when you want something fast between stores.

The Wagyu Bar by Meat N' Bone

A couple of blocks from the mall on S Le Jeune Road, this wagyu focused steak and butcher concept opened in 2026 and quickly became a neighborhood draw for serious beef.

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

A short walk on Merrick Way, this German and Austrian beer hall brings schnitzel, bratwurst, and liter steins. A fun, casual counterpoint to the mall restaurants, and it shows up in our best restaurants in Coral Gables guide too.

Frequently asked questions

Is GROU inside Shops at Merrick Park?

Not quite. GROU Coffee + Cowork is a short walk from the mall, in the Merrick Park district at 4100 Salzedo St, which makes it an easy coffee or lunch stop before or after shopping, and a quiet place to work.

Where can I work near Merrick Park?

GROU offers laptop friendly cafe seating plus private offices, meeting rooms, and phone booths by the hour. Book at GROU Cowork.

Shopping at Merrick Park? Make GROU Coffee + Cowork your coffee and lunch stop. Browse the menu, order fresh roasted beans, book a desk or private office at GROU Cowork, or see our upcoming events.