Miami is a great place to try new restaurants, it seems like there’s a new one opening up almost every day, whether in Coral Gables, Midtown or in Miami Beach. Recently, Gastro pubs have taken over in Miami, sometimes making you feel as if you’re dining in NYC or Chicago, instead of South Florida. Swine Southern Table & Bar, is the latest addition to the 50 Eggs, Inc. family, which consists of Khong River House and Yardbird Southern Table & Bar (both of which I still have to try). Swine describes itself as ”A house of worship to the porcine pursuits”.
My husband first tried this place with some co-workers, and he liked it so much, he suggested we go for a family brunch. At first sight, the place looks very small and cozy, but then you take a look around, and realize there’s a loft-style dining space up on the second floor, which almost doubles the restaurant space. A relaxed ambiance with dim lighting and creative decor make this restaurant everything that a Gastro pub should be. Also worth a mention, some of the friendliest waiters I have ever encountered in Miami!
The menu resembles one of a typical BBQ joint, with items such as pulled pork and brisket. Everything is smoked in-house for around 12 hours, leaving the area with an intoxicating smell of wood, meat, sweetness, and bourbon. In addition to the creative cocktail menu, there’s also an extensive bourbon collection featuring rare, limited editions and house infusions, as well as various beers and wines to choose from.
The first time we ate at Swine, we ordered a muffin basket, with cherry scones, cornbread and banana muffins. Since we’ve been back they no longer offer it, but you can still order the items separately. Remembering how yummy these treats were, we of course ordered the Jalapeño, Cheddar & Bacon Homemade Cornbread, and the Granola Crusted, Cream Cheese Stuffed Warm Banana Muffin, both served with homemade berry jam and maple butter. Delicious!
Next we had the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with green apple and bacon vinaigrette, one of hubby’s favorite dishes there! And he also ordered a side of the BBQ spiced French Fries, served with spicy ketchup and crumbled bacon.
To top this all off, we all shared the Warm Sticky Icky Bun, with maple-bourbon toffee syrup, pecan cream cheese, candied smoked bacon, and sweet potato “pie” ice cream. As you can imagine, we were stuffed and really couldn’t finish all of this food, it was very filling, but also very delicious!
If you’re in Miami, or visiting soon, make sure you stop in the place that proclaims “the only part of a hog you can’t use is his squeal”, you won’t be disappointed!
Swine Southern Table & Bar
2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables
http://www.runpigrun.com
The food looks delicious. I would love to have a meal there if I am ever in the area!
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Your food looks amazing!! The smell of BBQ smoking is always a draw for me and I like that it’s smoked in house. The muffins have me craving some and thinking I need some for breakfast. I will have to check out Swooning Over Swine if I am ever in the neighborhood.
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that sticky bun, oh my… I’m drooling here
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Oh yum that looks so delicious – just the look of it has my stomach making noises!
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The last time I was in Miami, my Hubs and I tried a lot of different restaurants. This one looks fantastic.
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Wow, I would love to try the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with green apples and bacon vinaigrette. That sounds so good!
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the food looks wonderful! I’ll have to go when we’re in Miami again
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Yum! My kinda restaurant – everything looks delish!
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Your photos are so realistic *drools*. I can almost smell and taste the food.
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Those fries look insane! I’d be all over them, and the sticky bun too. I skipped lunch today (because I can’t get my aligners out) and my tummy is growling like crazy now!
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Love this! I am so hungry just looking at it. What a lovely looking atmosphere.
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This looks like a great place to try! I love going to different restaurants and trying new things. I will have to remember this next time I am in the area.
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The ambiance of this place looks awesome. Would love to try their menu!
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Okay, every single thing there looks amazing! I wish I lived closer! And I love the name Swine!
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This looks AMAZING! I have a friend who visits Miami often – I’ll share this post with her!
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Those pictures make me wish I was there with you. What a wonderful looking bunch of food. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s so difficult to get good service in Miami!just for that I will definitively give them a go
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Wow, the food looks amazing! But I also love the design & decor of the restaurant itself. If I ever make it to the area… 😉
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Wow! Pictures are mouth watering!!!
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The menu items look delicious. My husband is a huge meat eater so he would really enjoy the cuisine in this restaurant.
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Sounds like a great date night restaurant.
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I should have waited to read this when I wasn’t hungry. I would love to go there their food looks amazing. We used to drive over to Miami when we lived in Florida because they had such a nice variety of places to eat.
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I really really REALLY need the recipe to those biscuits haha Sounds like a great place to eat at!
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Your pictures are absolutely droolworthy! Now I have an repent urge to visit Florida, ASAP, lol
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WOW… talk about drool worthy. This looks delicious!
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We head to Miami every couple of months. I will have to try this place out! Yum!
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I’ve never been to Miami, but I would sure love to at some point. It looks like there are lots to do and eat! 🙂
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I’m not a pork eater, but those muffins would probably be great without the bacon in them 🙂
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What a restaurant! I know my husband would love it and so would I. I have family that live in Florida and will have to make sure they are aware.
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Swine looks totally amazing. It’s got some real old school charm going on.
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Everything looks good and so different from the restaurants in my area! I’d love to try that cornbread.
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I absolutely love the décor, very warm and inviting!
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Wow. That food looks absolutely amazing. I’d love to try this place!
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Wow, those photos are droolworthy. That food looks absolutely amazing.
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Wow! The food looks great, and you are right that it looks like a restaurant you would see in New York. Will have to try it next time I am in Miami.
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I really wish we lived closer. This looks like a restaurant we would frequently visit!
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I liked that we lived in Naples because we could go to Miami by car but lived away from the city. BTW I couldn’t take my eyes off the cornbread. LOL
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oh my, everything looks really good. I’d love that cornbread, I already know it.
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I would love to visit Miami sometime! The food looks delicious!
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This looks divine. I am a brussel sprout fan and I’ve never had them crispy like that.
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Um, that cornbread looks pretty amazing. I would love to try it.
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Those brussel sprouts!! OMG Looks amazing!!
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I wholeheartedly believe everything is better with bacon. Those cornbread muffins look delicious!
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Oh wow! This looks like a great place to eat. I love finding new gems in the city.
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those cornbread seems really yummy!
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Yummaliciious! Love the varied foods offered here and they look great!
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Wow. those look mouthwatering. Definitely would love to go there someday.
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