A very pleasant outside eating area on a perfect day…read more The food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious Our server was excellent

They say beauty can come from suffering. As a land that has seen its fortune boom and bust over…read moremillennia, Lebanon is a multi-layered, complex country, full of contradictions, historical significance, joy and beauty. Lira Beirut celebrates this through its food, decor and service. The whole vibe of the place seems extracted from a cool corner of Beirut with beautiful retro-cool artwork that is colorful, happy and sophisticated. From graphic prints, to black and white photos and architectural studies, it gives you a sense of a culture that takes the best of the middle east and cosmopolitan worlds. That sets the stage for the food served here. This is not a watered-down shawarma spot to pacify over-served revelers. It's a place to meet real foodie friends who appreciate authenticity and carefully prepared dishes in an elevated way. I haven't had a chance to go to the Middle East, but I can tell from the deft use of spices, heat and technique that their intention is to share the best from their food memory of the old country. I've gone on a few occasion and really enjoyed the fattoush salad, the labneh mtwame, the muhammara, the chicken shawarma plate and the kafta. Many of the dishes come with the crispiest, most addictive fries I've had, gorgeous savory rice and a heap of fresh, fragrant herbs. Even the wine list is pretty nice, and I've had the well priced Sauvignon Blanc and the Pouilly Fuisse. I wished the location were better for us and for them. It could use a more visible location where nice traffic goes by it. Since it's at the edge of Wynwood where it borders with the slowly gentrifying Overtown, it could take a while before its riches are recognized. I can't wait to go back for happy hour again, and I long to see the day when this becomes an awesome neighborhood hangout as they build more apartment buildings in the area that can house people who will appreciate all that Lira Beirut offers.

More than delicious, beautifully served, in a comfortable setting. We were a family of four adults…read more (one vegan) and two children and everyone had dishes they loved from the stuffed dates, charred romaine to the French fries. Lovely wine list as well.

I had a fantastic experience at AVIV. What a beautiful place inside 1 Miami hotel…read more The chef selected several dishes for our table and every one of them was excellent. Fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. Dish after dish arrived and somehow it kept getting better. Service was equally strong. Attentive. Professional. The team made sure everything flowed smoothly without ever feeling rushed. The drinks were outstanding as well. Great cocktails, well balanced, and crafted the right way. A special note about the General Manager, Martin. He runs a great operation and you can feel it the moment you walk in. Engaged with guests. Present. Making sure everyone is having a great experience. Great food. Great drinks. Excellent service. I highly recommend AVIV and look forward to coming back.

This restaurant is absolutely STUNNING. I've never seen anything like it. You'll have to come here…read moreto feel the vibe - it is so inviting and fun. Also, the DJ was crazy good. We ordered the aroa labneh, assorted bread, mouneh, Atlantic oysters, beet salad, and the red snapper dish. Everything was so light and we were sooo pleased with the flavors. The snapper was the best fish I've ever had... I'm not kidding. We all are talking about how good it was even this morning. Unforgettable dish and decent portion size as well. We did order the filet mignon and asked for a cook of medium rare but it came out very well done. For the price, I expected a cook to perfection so I sent it back. Someone brought out the steak and set it on the table and stated it was a medium steak, it just wasn't what we asked for and not enough pink so we just cancelled at that point. To make up for it though, they comped a round of drinks for us which was so thoughtful. I must say service was friendly but it felt like a lottttt of waiting. Waiting for drinks 20 minutes or more (every round) and because it was so loud in there I don't think the server could hear a lot of what we were saying. Somehow the bread and oysters we ordered were lost so we had to reorder them. We would ask for drinks and we would have to ask again for them 10-15 minutes later. Just a lot of waiting and having to repeat ourselves and our orders throughout the night. We weren't in a rush to go anywhere else so this was fine and we were chilled about the whole situation. Our server was really nice and it definitely wasn't intentional. I loved this place regardless of the wait times and mess ups - things happen - I'll give it another go!

Fabel was a fun vibe but pretty pricey for the overall quality of food. My table split a bunch of…read moredifferent dishes which is definitely the way to do it. Cocktails were delicious!! Most of the food was decent but not huge portions.

I stopped by here to grab some food for lunch. I got transported to another country. They have a…read morewide variety of middle eastern grocery items. They have a wide range of baklava. In addition, there are many different baked goods such as spinach and meat pies, manoushe, and cheese bread. The hummus is the best I have had in Miami. Ali, the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming and it feels like a family business. There are two tables to sit and enjoy.

Ali is incredible and he makes the most delicious food. My friends and I visited and were…read moreimmediately welcomed! We tried the Spinach & Meat pies and the Zaatar Manakeesh. Everything was so good! The hummus, tabbouleh, and baba ghanoush were the best I've ever had. An amazing place to visit for incredible Palestinian food + a variety of grocery items. Thanks, Chef Ali!

Escribo para darles las gracias por todas las atenciones en el día de ayer en la celebración del…read moreCumpleaños de mi esposo!! Mil gracias por todo... La comida estuvo deliciosa........... y con muy buena presentación........ La atención realmente fue de primera. Los invitados salieron hablando maravillas de tu comida...... Y yo............................ QUEDE SUPER BIEN!!!! .... claro nadie sabe la angustia por la que pase con esto... pero ya todo quedó olvidado con esa maravillosa atención y comida!! Siguen ustedes entre uno de mis restaurantes favoritos para comer rico y pasarla bien...... y te aseguro que también será de las personas que asistieron a mi celebración porque todos quedaron fascinados... Mil gracias y que se les convierta en abundancia y prosperidad para su negocio!! Saludos a todo el personal que nos atendió..... todos fueron EXCELENTES!! TIENEN UN EQUIPASO!! EN ESPECIAL DAMIAN QUE ESTUVO MUY ATENTO DE TODO!!! !!GRACIAS!!

This was the only photo I took because it was the best-looking part of the meal. I had been craving…read moreMiddle Eastern food and chose this location since the Pembroke Pines spot had been so good before. We came on a Sunday evening, and surprisingly, the place was completely empty--not a single customer inside. Honestly, I would have left, but my husband was too hungry. We both ordered the "Delight Mix," which is supposed to be a variety of meats. Unfortunately, the meat didn't even taste like meat, and everything was covered in what seemed like barbecue sauce. That was especially disappointing because when you think of Middle Eastern cuisine, those kinds of sauces just aren't typical or authentic. Overall, it was a very underwhelming experience.

We've been hitting up Mediterranean restaurants like nobody's business on this leg of our spring…read morebreak, in part because of our proximity to many, and in part because my progeny and I are currently obsessed with babaganoush in its many variations. For this particular dinner, we were also focused on finding a truly vegetarian friendly restaurant where we could take our dear friends. Kabobji was a wonderful choice for vegetarians, omnivores, and carnivores alike. It's a large restaurant with plenty of booths and large tables for gathering with friends and family. Someone I suspect to be an owner was working hard alongside his wait staff and displayed a sense of genuine hospitality. Above all, the restaurant has a rock solid kitchen. The falafel ($13.99 / 5 pieces) here were ****STELLAR****!!! They're shaped like Indian medu vada (fried with a hole in the middle), probably for the same reason: to allow as much of the surface to fry to that perfect golden crisp as possible. And Kabobji's falafel were, in fact, awesomely crisp and well textured, made from soaked chickpeas in the traditional style, perfectly sized, nuanced and subtle in flavor -- some of the best we can remember having. (For reference, we love Nish Nush and Tanoreen for falafel in NYC -- and I think our neighborhood must be one of the major international epicenters for falafel.) Also excellent: the baba ghannouj ($10.99 for the small size), just a bit chunky, enriched with a lot of tahini, a moderate amount of garlic, a touch of lemon. This is how we like to make it at home. The vegetable ghallaba platter ($20.99) was simply made with thinly sliced onions and bell peppers, a small amount of zucchini, I think, and a touch of tomato. I would've loved to have had a spritz of lemon or sprinkle of sumac for a more acidic component, perhaps a little less onion. Note that this dish works better as a main course when accompanied by something protein-y like hummus, but it was pleasant to eat alongside our other orders. A convive, who went with the mixed shawarma platter ($27.99), found it to be a generous portion size and enjoyed it, especially with a side of well composed fattoush salad (+$5.99 to upgrade). Beef shish kebab ($14.99) and lamb shawarma ($15.99) wraps were both excellent and moist, a good balance of protein and vegetable. I didn't try them, but the "cheese pies" ($12.99) turned out to be pitas covered with a large amount of melty white cheese that some young children might enjoy as pizza. (Mine probably would've found them to be "too cheesy," but they're mutants.) They came three to an order. When you dine in, they bring a big basket of warm pita / pida to the table -- quite a generous touch!! I think it's house made and of course went beautifully with our food. Bottom line: GREAT FALAFEL! Great, low-key, family-friendly vibe. Good for vegetarians and non-vegs. Go.

Another incredible experience at Kaboji. The service is, as always, attentive and truly above and…read morebeyond, and the food never disappoints. Because we had a large group, we ordered two veggie mezzas for the table. They come with grape leaves, baba ghannouj, and hummus, which makes them perfect for sharing. And the unlimited pita bread is always a win. The salad, so refreshing. The Lebanese cheese rolls are also amazing. Some of us switched it up and tried the spicy fish, sautéed shrimp, and the mixed shawarma platter. No regrets. The fish was so flavorful and the perfect size. LollllpThe rest of us stuck to the kabobs and lamb, which are consistently a safe bet. The space is great too. The huge windows give you beautiful lighting, and they have seating for large parties that still feels more private. We'll definitely be back.

The entire experience my family had will not soon be forgotten! The atmosphere was charged by…read morebeautiful decor and lighting while a DJ was mixing Mediterranean music. The food and drinks were so delicious and a belly dancer came out with a flaming sword and danced at every table. The experience was unforgettable!

I came here with some friends for Happy Hour and absolutely had a blast. We were there from 5 PM to…read more8:30 PM and did not feel rushed. Even after paying, the staff continued to make sure we had water and asked if we needed anything else. This small gesture meant a lot. Sufrat has a great happy hour menu that ends at 6 PM. I tried the Moroccan Mojito, which was so refreshing. To eat, we tried the Shawarma Sushi and $1 chicken wing. The Shawarma Sushi name can be a bit misleading. It a wrap that was cut in form of sushi. It was good. I was hesitant about ordering chicken wings but I'm so glad we did because they were so delicious and crispy. They may have been the best chicken wing I've had. The service was excellent. I accidentally dropped my cocktail and they immediately cleaned it up and moved us to another clean table. I apologized for dropping it but not once did they made me feel bad about it. Instead, one of the staff stated it was an indication of having a great time. They also replaced my drink at no extra cost. A guy, who I assumed was the manager or owner, also passed by our table and ensured we were enjoying our time. Our server mistakenly brought me the wrong drink that I ordered, but I did not mind it because I actually loved the Moroccan Mojito and instead ordered another one. I also loved how they have copper cups because it makes water taste so much better. Their attention to small details like that makes the difference. Overall, I felt so welcomed and definitely have to return for more chicken wings.

Wonderful place and sooo glad I got to try. Came in with a group of five and had a reservation for…read morea Tuesday night. They weren't too busy and the outdoor seating looked nice. We were sat inside near the bar/kitchen area. The restaurant overall had a very quaint vibe, close seating and bright vibrant decor. Yellow was a primary color through most of the decor. I really loved the tree aesthetic that looked like an old tree that was growing from the corners of the rooms up the wall and across the ceiling. I wasn't able to catch our server's name however they were very well knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We decided to do several apps versus getting individual meals as this restaurants theme is to have shareable plates. So many dishes, got the French and Turkish oven pita. Both were good and had different highlights. Loved the gold scissors provided to cut strips for sharing. Classic hummus which had to have been the smoothest hummus I've ever had. Zucchini Latkes were one of my favorite along with the Cauliflower. The seasoning on this was amazing, a bit sweet, and crispy outside. Crispy artichoke I could have done without. It was kinda like eating rice paper, odd texture. Had to try the baklava for dessert along with the pistachio cheesecake and the vanilla, mango and Nutella gelato. Nutella was my favorite. I'd keep on the short list next time I'm in the area.

Went here a couple of weeks ago because one of my visiting friends staying on Collins, wanted…read moreMediterranean food for her birthday. We arrived about 9pm on a Friday night and were seated immediately. It was a perfect April evening in So Flo. The decor is modern and trendy. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. We ordered our food and were told that the food comes out as its ready. So basically, don't expect order...lol. It worked out fine though, gratefully. We had the Humnus (tasty and fresh but a bit too creamy for two out of the three us at the tabel) with Laffa (served hot, it was yummy), Morrocan Cigars (yummy and good for at least two people), the Chicken Shawarma (which is dark meat and is seasoned perfectly) with grilled veggies (that tasted just a little bit too smoky), and the Harissa Honey Salmon with Greek Lemon Potatoes (they were super lemony but thats been par for the course at all of the Greek places I've ever been to). All of the food was well made and tasted delectable. We saw some delicious looking platters pass our table. The Crispy Chicken Shnitzel is on my radar for the next time I visit.

I had a really good time at Sufrat. The food was something else, every dish felt like a trip…read morethrough the Mediterranean, the kind of meal where you forget you're even in Miami. Started off with the drinks, really refreshing. I tried lamb for the first time and honestly I don't know why I waited so long, it was really good. And the baklava for dessert? Insane. The coffee was on point too, finished the whole meal perfectly. We came as a party of 12 and the staff handled us like it was nothing. Our server David was great but honestly the whole team was on point. Kept the table clean, kept everything running smooth the whole time. The entire experience just took you somewhere else. Definitely going back.

I have been to the doral location. This location is not upto par as the Doral location…read more The food was lacking flavor. The chicken kabab was tasty. The tabouleh was good. Overall the portions were small. On Friday there is a belly dancer. The service is good . The vibe is casual nice . I am willing to give it another chance .

Came here for a post happy hour snack. We weren't feeling too too hungry but needed a little…read moreSOMETHING. As we walked by Safron, the smells and aroma with the lit up menu was what drove us right in. It's a very small hole in the wall, more for takeout, but they have a few tables and chairs outside that make the perfect people watching while you eat, that's free entertainment! We ordered the falafel plate to share and it was plenty. There's rice was absolutely delicious and the falafel were made on the spot served perfectly warm and crispy. Pro tip: ask for their house made hot sauce, it will rewire your brain. That was the perfect touch to our platter. Next time would LOVE to order the falafel wrap which comes with fries. Great little spot for authentic Mediterranean cuisine with bold, delicious and fresh flavors.

I tried Safron last night after a long day of travel. I got it to-go and waited about 10 minutes…read morefor me Greek salad and lamb sandwich. The sandwiches use pita bread and the wraps use tortillas. I got mine with pita, which was nice and soft. Tithe sandwich had bite-sized lamb chunks, which were very good and seasoned well. The fries are a "pass" for me. I don't like bartered fries. The Greek salad was a Greek salad, which is what I expected and wanted, so no complaints! Walking distance from my hotel, friendly staff. It's small inside with o my one table, so you'll sit outside if you stay. I waited inside for my food.