Satchmo Blues Bar and Grill

Whether you're in the mood for a potent cocktail or a bit of live blues, this Coral Gables joint is a great place to start. Satchmo features an impressive lineup of local and regional jazz and blues talents, as well as a surprisingly good Louisiana-inspired menu that can satiate just about any appetite. The place itself sports a sleek, cutting edge look, with café-style tables, exposed ceiling beams, and red and gray sprayed walls. If you're looking for a place to do a bit of schmoozing with locals, the youngish, 5pm cocktail crowd floods in here most Fridays, and many stay until the place closes down. Cover charges vary.