Gregory's Diner — Restaurant in Miami

Gregory’s Diner is a terrific new eatery in Miami’s Upper Eastside. Residing in the Vagabond Hotel, this is a welcome and befitting addition to both the neighborhood and the MiMo District’s most iconic building. I had the pleasure of enjoying an early dinner there this evening during its soft opening where neighbors were invited to dine at a 50% discount for the week. Nice! Gregory’s is a gem - the space is so well appointed it’s a joy to step inside. Splashes of color highlight its clean, classic, white interior with a modern, Miami refresh. Billed as a diner, Gregory’s serves American fare that harks back to the glory days of ‘50s diners but its menu is updated and broadened to satisfy the tastes and expectations of today’s diners. We ordered the ratatouille which comprised of sweet pepper and tomatoes stuffed with grain and vegetables as well as the steak with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots. The ratatouille was delicious – I finished every bite! I also sampled the potatoes and carrots and they were perfection. Though I didn’t eat the steak, I was informed that it was fabulous. Bread from the Sullivan Street Bakery was brought to the table as soon as we sat down and served with soft butter – yum! We didn’t have room for dessert but I did inquire and they have a lovely selection – next time I’ll be back for the blueberry pie. Currently, just lunch and dinner is served but they expect to open for breakfast in the near future which is ideal. The staff were attentive and the service was excellent. We had a lovely time at Gregory’s Diner and expect to go back. Gregory’s offers valet parking but ample parking is available on the surrounding streets. Gregory’s Diner has elevated the already marvelous MiMo District’s restaurant scene yet...

The team behind one of our all-time favorite Miami eateries, Mandolin, has done it again with its new all-day diner Gregory’s in the Upper East Side. Housed in the Vagabond Hotel, this all-day diner offers updated takes on classic Americana cuisine with influences from the owner’s own upbringing and we got a taste of its weekend brunch menu.

We started the meal with the Heritage Eggs that is served with a choice of bacon, sausage or ham, gravlax, or even a 12 oz. prime NY strip steak along with a Zucchini Pancake made with greek garlic yogurt and fresh herbs. Another egg highlight was the Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt made with burnt butter aleppo and baguette soldiers. Finally, we had the Hobo Sandwich, a sweet and savory take on an egg-sandwich made with fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, and maple syrup on house-made english muffin.

We washed back all that egg-goodness with a few of the brunch cocktails including the Breakfast Martini with Gem+Bolt Mezcal, Combier, Yuzu, Orange Marmalade, and Lemon along with the an updated take on the Salty Dog made with Wheatley Vodka, Fluffy Grapefruit Juice, Mancino Bianco...

This place is hard to review knowing it comes from Mandolin. We had like 4 different servers, which was confusing. No one introduced themselves with their name, which to me is important. We ordered lumpias and zucchini pancakes, which were very tasty to begin with. Nevertheless, the entrees felt short for us. The braised pork dish was fine, not great. It felt too heavy and something felt lacking. My husband ordered the chicken Milanese and it was bland, very forgettable. The place is carefully and beautifully put together. I ordered the Oaxacan Daisy cocktail and it was great, though. I would probably go back for cocktails...