Thirty Years In, Le Bouchon du Grove Is Still Getting It Right
Coconut Grove's most enduring French bistro hasn't changed much since 1994, but that’s half the charm
I used to live in Coconut Grove. For years, Le Bouchon du Grove was less of a restaurant choice and more of a given, especially for brunch, especially for the raspberry pancakes. I moved away eventually, and my visits slowed down. But I never stopped thinking of it as mine. I went back recently for lunch with my husband and in-laws, half expecting the place to have slipped a little, half knowing it wouldn’t.
Le Bouchon du Grove has been at 3430 Main Highway since 1994, a Lyonnaise bistro planted in one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, helmed by Chef Christian Ville.The restaurant hasn’t changed much over the years, still serving traditional French bouchon food, made from scratch.
Is it still worth the hype? Yes. The dishes that made it worth going to in the first place are still the reason to go.
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