Café Panisse

4.6 (358 reviews) $$ · South Miami Closed · Opens tomorrow at 11:30 AM

A tiny neighborhood French bistro beloved for its old-school charm — handwritten receipts, baguettes in brown paper bags, and a birthday bell — fiercely loyal regulars for years. So authentically French you feel you need a passport to eat here—baguettes arrive in paper bags, receipts are handwritten, and the lamb shank and buttery roasted grouper taste like a grand-mère from Marseille made them.

What to order

  • Escargot
  • Mussels with fries
  • Lamb shank
  • Roasted grouper

Good for

Date nightCasual dinnerSpecial occasions

Know before you go

  • Tiny, old-school room with handwritten receipts and baguettes in paper bags
  • Fair prices and generous portions for classic French fare
  • Long-running, family-owned spot with loyal regulars
  • Intimate space — good for a quiet dinner
Hours Closed · Opens tomorrow at 11:30 AM
Monday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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