Gioia Hospitality Opens D's Rooftop in Coral Gables
The new venue atop Daniel's Miami offers a specialized menu and sports viewing on ten televisions.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Gioia Hospitality has officially opened D's Rooftop, a new dining and sports venue situated on the penthouse level of Daniel's Miami. The space replaces the former La Terrazza at 1518 San Ignacio Avenue in Coral Gables.
Why it matters
The opening marks a new expansion for the brand, utilizing a space formerly reserved for private events to offer a public rooftop dining experience. It joins a growing portfolio of regional venues managed by the hospitality group.
The venue features ten televisions for sports viewing throughout the space. The menu offers items including wagyu empanadas, caviar-topped chicken nuggets, blackened swordfish sandwiches, and the Frita Style Heritage Burger.
The players
Gioia Hospitality
This hospitality group manages a collection of restaurants and bars across South Florida, including Daniel's and La Sponda.
Daniel's Miami
This steakhouse serves as the anchor location for the new rooftop venue at 1518 San Ignacio Avenue.
The details
The restaurant occupies the rooftop space previously used as a private club and event area. Patrons can participate in recurring weekly events, including Steak and Cigar Thursdays, Thursday Night Football gatherings, and Friday Family BBQ Nights.
Timeline
2024: Original Daniel's location opened in Fort Lauderdale.
Summer 2025: The first Daniel's Miami location opened.
2025: D's Sports Bar opened in Broward.
September 2026: La Sponda Italian restaurant opened in Grove Isle.
October 31, 2026: Opening night featuring a Hurricanes football watch party.
Culture Shift
The expansion of the Gioia Hospitality restaurant brand in South Florida highlights the company's aggressive growth trajectory. This opening follows a pattern of localized brand development that establishes a presence across regional dining hotspots.
Residents and visitors in Coral Gables now have access to a new rooftop destination for sports viewing and varied menu options. The venue's schedule of weekly events provides new recurring entertainment choices for those living in the area.
The takeaway
The transformation of private event space into a public-facing sports bar demonstrates how local restaurants are repurposing existing building footprints. Visitors can check the venue schedule for game-day events and weekly programming.
What happens next
A third Daniel's location is scheduled to open in the Edgewater neighborhood next year.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary scene, see Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Herald.
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