Ariete

Spent Sunday afternoon brunching with friends at Ariete. Was pleasantly surprised to learn they have Bottomless Mimosas, which worked perfectly with the massive amount of food I wanted to try. Ordered a bunch of delicious food including the Frita Benedict, Chug Burger, Carrot Cake Waffles, Honey Buns, and Cookies as well as snagging a few bites of the Corned Beef Hash. Quality The food at Ariete was absolutely incredible. Every dish was better than the last and I truly believe I could have ordered any dish on the menu and been equally as satisfied. While waiting for our friends to arrive we decided to put in an order for the Doughnuts, which unfortunately they had run out of. But the pastry chef whipped us up a set of Honey Buns and Cookies and we could not have been happier. The Honey Buns were soft and sweet literally melting in your mouth. Closer to cinnamon buns than honey buns it worked as a perfect mix of the two. The Cookies were probably my least favorite dish, but still I found my mouth watering over the dulche de leche and coconut flavor. The next dish that arrived was the Frita Benedict, which was a egg served on a chunk of chorizo and cheddar biscuit, dripping with hollandaise and then sprinkled with papitas. The chorizo patty was incredible, very rich with a hint of zing and working perfectly with the other flavors. The Chug Burger at first looked a bit sad, but once you dive in you realize why it has garnered so much praise. Two small patties paired with cheddar cheese, pickles, and ariete sauce, it was packed with flavor. The fries weren't half bad either, but with so many other foods coming at me it was hard to truly appreciate them. At this point I grabbed a quick bite of the Corned Beef Hash, which I wish I ordered with this spicy mix of potatoes, onions, peppers, jalapeños, egg, and corned beef. Finally the meal came to a close with the Carrot Cake Waffles, which earned its name. Little orange specks exist within this ultra sweet and decadent dish. A perfect item to share as it may be a bit sweet on its own, and do not hesitate to use the incredible syrup. Oh and the Mimosas weren't half bad either, they provide you with prosecco and you can add orange juice to your own liking. Quantity There was absolutely no need to order as much food as we did, but don't be surprised if you start ordering every dish on the menu. A single dish and a sweet to share would probably suffice for a normal sized meal. Value So the bottomless mimosas were a bit costly at $29, but it ended up being an excellent decision as they kept them coming and did not rush us at all. The food itself is all very reasonable with dishes around $15 and the sweets closer to $7. Ambiance Ariete is located towards the end of the brunch district in Coconut Grove. It is crazy that you will find a line around the corner for other spots while Ariete was relatively empty. The restaurant is very unique with basically three separate dining areas. They have a small outdoor patio that is dog friendly and where we sat. They had movable umbrellas to keep the sun out of your face and large fans to keep the air moving. Inside they have two floors with a more casual upstairs area and then the more intimate and dimly lit wine cellar basement. The music was playing lightly in the background everywhere, but conversation is king. Ariete is a great for a casual brunch, a romantic dinner, or just a spot for foodies to enjoy what they love best. It is just amazing how the small differences in area could create such a different vibe. Service The service was incredible and our waiter kept his promise, from start to end we always had a mimosa in front of us. There was no feeling that we were being rushed, which was even more amazing since our friends showed up a bit late and we waited for them to order our meal. They treated our dog with kindness from the moment we walked in and every single member of the staff had a smile on their face.