Orno

Orno is a big, upscale restaurant inside Coral Gables’ Thesis Hotel. They specialize in what they call “New American wood-fired cuisine,” so most of the food here gets roasted or grilled before it hits the table. That food is all very solid, especially the charred sunchokes and smoked pancetta crostini with sheep’s milk feta and sour honey, which is seriously worth ordering twice. They also serve a couple pizzas, but you can skip those to make room for more small plates or a larger entree like the flat iron steak. Things are a little too sophisticated here for a big, loud, boozy dinner—but it’s a solid option for business meals, dinner with parents, or group dinners.

photo credit: Katie June Burton