1986 Steak House Brings Argentine Fire to Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove got a serious new steakhouse, and it runs on nothing but salt and fire. 1986 Steak House opened near the Mayfair this spring, and it is already one of my favorite new spots in Miami.
The quick take: Argentine live-fire cooking by Chef Marcelo Daguerre, best-in-class cuts from Argentina, the U.S. and Japan, a 200-bottle wine list, and a cocktail menu built by Tres Monos, ranked the number 1 bar in South America. The name is a wink to Argentina's legendary 1986, and the food lives up to it.
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Why 1986 Is Different
The concept at 1986 Steak House is confidence: Executive Chef Marcelo Daguerre has nearly two decades of live-fire expertise, and he cooks premium cuts on a parrilla with nothing but salt and flame. No crusts, no gimmicks, just meat treated with respect.
The drinks side is just as stacked. The wine list runs about 200 bottles, including selections from the Cremasco family's own Mendoza winery, and the cocktail program comes from Tres Monos in Buenos Aires, ranked number 1 in South America and number 10 in the world by The World's 50 Best Bars.
Know Before You Go
- Where: Mayfair Plaza, 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove.
- Order: ask about the Argentine cuts and let the parrilla do the talking. Save room for a Tres Monos cocktail.
- Make a day of it: the Grove is Miami's most walkable neighborhood, so come early and wander.
FAQ: 1986 Steak House
Where is 1986 Steak House?
In Mayfair Plaza at 3000 Florida Avenue in Coconut Grove, steps from the heart of the Grove.
What kind of restaurant is 1986?
A next-generation Argentine steakhouse: live-fire parrilla cooking by Chef Marcelo Daguerre with cuts from Argentina, the U.S. and Japan, seasoned with salt and fire only.
Why is it called 1986?
It is a nod to Argentina's iconic 1986, the year Maradona lifted the World Cup. The whole restaurant celebrates Argentine soul.
Keep Exploring
Make it a full Coconut Grove day: my locals series maps a perfect Grove stroll with Basquet and Books and Books, and there are more openings in my Restaurants section.