A group of 6 of us visited Abbale' for dinner on a Sunday night (Memorial Day weekend), sitting at one of the outdoor tables. Our server was great! Very helpful and he explained all the dishes and was a good advocate for the restaurant. We had two gluten free diners in our party, one with celiac, and our sever and Chef handled it well and adopted as best they could. We tried a lot of different dishes. The salatim trio, the persian cucumber, and steak shawarma hummus & pita (one of everyone's favorites) were all great. The local fish ceviche was very good as was the feta & pistachio. For main meals we tried the branzino (2). Also the braised beef short rib was excellent (hearty and moist) and the double cut lamb chop was cooked perfectly. It was a fun evening for sure - the tarp above us keep spilling water near the table (not on anyone) and we had fun with it. read more

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A South Beach restaurant for foodies not (just) tourists! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing vibe. The Persian Braised Bone-In Beef Short Rib with its pomegranate-red wine jus and apricots exceeded my high expectations! The Prime Steak Shashlik was lovely. The Moroccan Cigars were the surprise of the evening, always order these! I ordered a trio of Roasted Beets, Whipped Feta and Pistachio, Walnut (from the 7 options available) and the Pistachio is my clear favorite. I enjoy a ~local beer and the Goldstar Dark Lager was wonderful, neither bitter nor sweet. read more

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Came here after a great experience at the aventura location and was disappointed. The place feels like a coffee shop and not a restaurant. Very casual without the casual pricing. Inside smelled like mold and wet cloth and bathroom was run down. Our waiter was phenomenal and service was great but I won't return. Tahini ice cream was great read more

Great service, beautiful salad, and the best dips ever. Came for a late lunch and we split 3 dips (comes with pita), and a fattoush salad with protein. Would skip on the protein (sumac chicken are quite dry), but everything else was delicious! It's probably common to do a service charge so just FYI (didn't realize that when paying). read more

Abbalé - FATTOUSH SALAD - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We came here for dinner over the week. The staff greeted us and we sat outside in their lovely patio for our reservation. My friend ordered a beer and I got their Passion Margarita which they had to sub with vermouth as they were out of agave (?), weird. It didn't taste the best and was ok. For food, we shared the Salatim trio dip of Babaghanoush, Muhammara, and Whipped Feta and Pistachio with pita. The dips were so delicious, we loved them. We also got the Ahi Tuna Tartare mezze, Pan Roasted Double Cut Lamb Chops entree, and Fire Roasted Carrots side. The tuna tartare was fresh and the lamb was tender and had a great charred flavor. It was plenty of food for the both of us and all so good. Overall, the service was ok and so were the drinks. The food was the highlight for us here. read more

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Great experience! It is hard to find Israeli food anywhere in the US. This is actually our fray into trying cuisine that claims to be based on the delicacies from Tel Aviv. And it was good. They have a special menu for dinner, being $45 for a 3 course meal per person. We consider it pretty good value. For starters, we had the hummus with grilled mushrooms, the local fish ceviche and the garlic bread Frena. All three were fantastic for the palette. The hummus was the smoothest I have had, both the pita and the Frena were flavorful and fresh out of the oven. The fish ceviche was delightful. Our mains were lamb kefta and the sumac lemon chicken shashlik. These were actually the weakest parts. They were good but I have had similar dishes before of comparable qualities in a few other restaurants. The desserts more than made up for it. The coconut malabi and the coffee affogato were great, being delightful without being too sweet. Our server was funny and informative. The meal came with a mandatory 18% gratuity which we felt justified. The ambiance was classic and intimate. We do recommend this place for your future south beach outings. read more

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Went here for the first time recently and was so impressed! Our waitress was such a sweetie, the restaurant was beautiful inside and out (loved all of the plants!) and the food was bangin. We ordered the tower to start and it was incredible. So many dips! Then we had the steak and halloumi/grapefruit salad - both I highly recommend. Make a reservation if you go. And heads up, beer and wine only. read more

Abbalé - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Dinner was amazing. Lamb chops and Salatim Were great. The ambiance were really nice and service was great. Food is really good here too read more

Wow, even the plants are mostly fake the food steals the show. Everything was fresh, clearly made to order and tasty. It's hard to say meal stole the show but the soft serve was incredible. Such creativity paired with great ambiance and friendly but funny waiters. I am excited to be back. Perfect spot for a date or a night out with friends. read more

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We found this restaurant on a whim after shopping In Aventura Mall, and loved it so much we had to return a few more times!

If you want to go eat in South Beach and not deal with the typical South Beach crowd, come here! Our server, Martinique, was excellent as usual. Love the music there, adds to the energy but it's not too loud. Favorite bite was the short rib, but everything we had was very well done. read more

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Our first time visiting this place -- Pricy , but of course Miami Beach prices , but that is not the issue- we loved the food, service, and atmosphere, UNTIL ..... Although throughout the service we mentioned several times that we are Jewish American and one Israeli, the server, at the end, couldn't help herself and had to show her pro‑Palestine side and saying her piece about Zionism. She completely ruined a perfect night- I am not sure if I'll go back to this place just to be scolded for being a Zionist. Although I really liked it and, up to a certain point, really enjoyed the conversation with our server. perhaps management and ownership need to re‑educate the staff not to engage in hot topics such as attacking the Jewish state in an Israeli‑themed restaurant after client had already spent about $150.00 per person ! read more

Oh my. I've been meaning to get down here for years, but only just now made it. And I want to go back right away. FANTASTIC food (perfect veggies! perfect sauces! perfect breads - light as air!) and WONDERFUL service at prices that are, frankly, low for the area. Beautiful places to sit. Ah, Abbalé - I felt like I was returning home. We can't wait to visit again. read more

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Delicious and a cute date night. We got lucky and came when nobody was there. Atmosphere was already a winner and then the food came and I was blown away. I am the pickiest eater ever and I loved everything! My husband is more of a foodie and he also was very impressed read more

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An excellent menu and we enjoyed our first visit so much that we returned a second time on a short stay in Miami. Highly recommend for wonderfully prepared and perfectly spiced Mediterranean food read more

My friends and I enjoyed an Israeli spread at Abbale - hummus, salad, cauliflower, onion tahini, muhammara, labneh, sesame challah, zatar laffa, drinks, and entrees of branzino and picanha steak. It was a lovely, colorful, and nutritious dinner in a beautiful floral setting. Only downside is no parking available - $25 valet or Uber are your best options. read more

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I absolutely loved everything about Abbale. We started with the Salatim Trio & picked the Tahini hummus, muhamarra & the Persian cucumber which is similar to tzatziki. For entrees we had the chicken schnitzel platter that came with za'atar fries, hummus, & a side salad. I also ordered the Prime Brunch Burger that came with a fried egg, tomato & grilled onion with their secret sauce, it was AMAZING. Tasted like a fresh home made burger. For drinks we got the Abbalé Spritz which tasted like an adult Capri Sun & the Levant Americano, which idk what type of scientific mixture they put there but I'm putting it in my top 10 drinks. For desserts we got their famous Tahini Soft Serve thats drizzled with date honey, olive oil & halva which is VERY similar to mantecol. This dessert was just WOW, instantly became one of my favorite. Service was great & the ambiance was very cozy. @offthebite For Instagram & TikTok review read more

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Everything was so fresh and plated so beautifully. Loved their salads and ceviche. Everything I tried was cooked perfectly. Decor is very pretty as well read more

Abbalé - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Incredible food, service was quite poor. Came for lunch and we were seated then waited about 20 minutes for someone to come back. Very spotty overall on the service front but once we got our food it was incredible! Being served one pita with all the dip was a little weird, we had to keep asking for more (because it was so good!) read more

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Wow! What an amazing food! We tried the chicken shislik, lamb arais, grilled cheese and Shaksuka and everything was just amazing! And the service was just wonderful! read more

Abbalé - Grill cheese on Jerusalem bagel - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Have been loyal customer at the south beach location due to incredible food and mocktails. Made a reservation for 6 people a few weeks ago for April 12th for Passover as my parents were coming to town. When we arrived, they immediately told us they were sold out of Passover experience and we have to order a la carte, to which we agreed. Then they attempted to seat us at elevated tucked away table near the kitchen exhaust or some sort of giant AC unit that was making loud noise that was not possible to have normal conversation with your family. When we asked to be reseated the host claimed everything else outside was booked for Passover (which we were there for too!) It was half empty outside, but they would not seat us. Offered us a table inside that had no people, was cramped and was freezing cold. We left and had to scramble to go elsewhere last minute for Passover. What an incredibly disappointing experience for the high Jewish holidays from a place that I truly loved No apologies, no manager on duty. Pure chaos. read more

We had a friend recommend this to us. The service was excellent and it was a cute, very intimate setting, but I was underwhelmed by the food. We had the Salatim (muhammara, babaganoush, charred anion tahini, fire baked pita) with a side order of the Fire Roasted Za'Atar Laffa. The tahini and babaganoush were fresh and flavorful, but the muhammara was super salty. Our favorite part of the entire meal was the Laffa. I had the whole Branzino which was decent, but dry and lacking seasoning. I'd asked if it was completely deboned incorrectly assuming that meant without the head or tail. My poor fiancé was a little freaked out by the fish eyes Fiancé had the PERSIAN BRAISED BONE-IN BEEF SHORT RIB ($55 pomegranate-red wine jus. apricots. fennel-radish slow) and it was SO SALTY it was almost unpalatable. He only ate a few bites and left the rest. Maybe the overall quality of the food was due to our very late reservation ‍ I'd like to give it another shot because I have heard such glowing reviews, but first time was not the experience we were looking forward to. read more

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The service was extremely disappointing. Our waiter, Martin, was inattentive and did not check on us at any point during the meal. I ordered a drink that was never delivered, and my food arrived significantly late--after my boyfriend had already finished his meal. After we finished eating, we requested the dessert menu, but Martin took over 20 minutes to bring it. By that time, we were ready to leave. We then asked for the check and experienced yet another delay of more than 20 minutes. During this time, I noticed that Martin did not appear to be busy, as he was standing and conversing with the hostess. Eventually, my boyfriend had to go inside himself to request the check. Overall, this was the worst service I have ever experienced. I would not recommend this establishment, nor would I return. read more

You will not be disappointed! Mmmmmmm, so fresh and delicious. We had the selections of dips with pita bread and the lamb chops. Worth every penny. Lovely patio South Beach dining experience. Not touristy, just deluxe. read more

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Came back so let's update the review. Food was delicious, good service. We sat outside which is a cute little area. I really liked the watermelon feta salad. It was a special and reminded me of something I'd eat in Israel. The falafel was good, so was the shakshuka. Although my favorite was probably the chicken. Abba's Breakfast was also really good. Only thing I wouldn't get again would be the trio of dips. They were good but of the 3 we tried, I am okay without. Will be back again soon read more

Abbalé - watermelon feta salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Not one thing here was bad. Started with the mint lemonade which was frosty and refreshing and tasted super fresh. Started with the tuna tartare which was served with za'atar potato chips. It was delicious and served with a scoop of labneh which enhanced the flavor! The crispy cauliflower was sticky and flavorful and had a wonderful tahini sauce. The chicken was perfect to share amongst two people- it came with tomatoes, pita and dipping sauces. It was cooked to absolute perfection. Our server was super great at giving recommendations and the food came out very quickly. Loved it here! read more

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Food was fantastic and flavorful. Service was exceptional. Every inch is super clean. Beautifully decorated outdoor space and comfortable, cozy and pretty inside. I love everything about this place. Cant wait to return. read more

Just WOW. We were looking for a romantic dinner in South Beach and found this incredible restaurant. Our server, AJ was absolutely fantastic. he went through the menu and his recommendations were on. point. the food is very fresh and incredibly tasty. We sat outside and it was a really upbeat atmosphere. We got the salmon and the lamb. We recommend both. We also got the tuna tartare and Frena which are a MUST. read more

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Toward the end of south beach, very quaint sidewalk cafe vibe. Martin was our server , excellent human that loves food and sharing his thoughts on food and wine. Had a threesome of dips, definitely get the one with whipped feta and honey, but all were amazing. read more

Amazing Service and fantastic food. We went to celebrate one of my best friends birthdays (table of 10). We ordered 2 salatim towers (appetizers to share) and it was truly delicious. Then the whole branzino for some, lamb Keftas for others and everything was very tasty. The fresh pita bread is a must. The highlight of my dinner was the Crunchy Cauliflower !!! It is located near Aventura Mall but not inside so the parking is easy ! read more

The staff were so friendly and the space is really cute. The dips were really good and the pita is absolutely divine. Highly recommend coming for brunch as they offer a lot of great vegetables as sides after a wild night or weekend in Miami. Everything was just the right amount of flavor without making you feel too heavy. read more

Abbalé - LAMB KEFTA ARAYES - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I'm not sure why I thought taking my besties here for brunch to celebrate their wedding Anniversary would be a hit or miss even after reading all the positive reviews but the choice was nothing short of perfect. First of all let me give the well deserved flowers to Martinique, the absolute best server we've interacted with as of late. She was so welcoming, accommodating, helpful and went above and beyond to make this brunch date special for my friends and I. Won't get into details but after having a "not so positive" interaction with the host at the door and end up seating inside after I requested and outside table, Martinique turned the experience the other way around to a positive and memorable one, she is HER. So after getting comfortable outside, which is a gorgeous space with the right vibes and aesthetic, we started with some limonanas and stuck with those for the rest of the meal because talk about a refreshing drink that also packs a hell of a punch. Now we ordered a LOT of food so I'm not gonna break it all down but everything was phenomenal. Dishes that stood out and I recommmed are...crunchy cauliflower that would turn a carnivore like me, vegan. You couldn't tell me this was not chicken; The Shakshuka with ricotta cheese on top to die for; Steak and eggs that were some of the best I've tasted in a while; Grouper ceviche of the day was impeccable; Masabacha and those addictive Jerusalem bagels were perfect together and last, for dessert...Lemon-olive oil pistachio cake, pistachio ice cream and baklava with pistachio ice cream. We ended up taking some food home which my besties love to do so I was proud for picking a good restaurant that they enjoyed and loved as much as they did. This was from the brunch menu but there a few things to try from the lunch menu so we'd be coming back next year. Another one for the books besties, love y'all. read more

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Went back to Abbale for the last time. The slow service, the nickel and diming for every little thing, and the unfriendliness of staff was annoying. Starting with service - we couldn't start with the salatim and were asked to place the full order at once, which was fine, however she (the server) didn't come check on us for the next 10 minutes. This is likely due to the fact that she spent that 10 minutes chatting an another table. The restaurant doesn't have filtered water which is disappointing, but fine. The portions were on the smaller side. Hot sauce was brought, up charge of $4 added. One tiny pita was also brought, up charge of $5 was added. We left with a hostess standing over us with menus in hand ready to seat the next party, no goodbye thank you as we left. Wish I spent my $350 and hour and a half elsewhere. read more

Sunday at 10am with my friend and his family ( 2 little boys ). We took a chance and sat outside despite the expected rain . While the inside looks cute, the outdoors is more cozy and perfect when you have kids who want to be able to walk around . The food was unbelievable. After spending almost a week in miami ( downtown , brickell and Miami Beach ), it's nice to have a different cuisine for a change ( there's a phlethora of modern Asian ). The entrees are a good portion but because I love the food , we decided to order additional items ( we shared the apps ) and a spinach / feta burek. One ordered the shashuka ,the other the steak while I got the grav lax salmon bagel for our mains. For dessert , we shared the baklava and pistachio ice cream . By the time we left , it got super busy , good thing we came for early brunch . I'll definitely come back . read more

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Abbale is incredible! The food and ambience are amazing. The service never disappoints and they are always looking to please their clients. Martin is always a pleasure and takes good care of the guests! I highly recommend eating here! read more

I loved it. I adore Israeli food. I'd eat it 24/7 if I could. The homemade pita is the perfect size. I felt like I was living The Chosen having a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Loved Abbalé. Inside is enchanting and outside is charming. The outside is very L.A. - kinda like being on Robertson. read more

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Ambiance, food, service....3 for 3! Beautiful MB day was an added bonus. Outdoor seating was so inviting. We went for the shakshuka and ended ordering that and so much more. The crisp cauliflower was so tasty, nice and crispy. We both ordered shakshuka with feta. Our server recommended adding Lamb kofta so we added it to one. Wow! Best decision. It was absolutely delicious! We didn't leave a morsel on our plates. As a side dish we shared the homemade chips. They were fresh, crisp and full of flavor. With all that said, my husband and I agree that the fifth star is owed to the service. Everyone who attended to us was kind and attentive, but our server, Martin knocked it out of the park! Excellent customer service! Friendly, attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable of the menu. Thank you all for the wonderful experience! read more

If there was an award for the best salad their Kale and grapefruit salad deserves it. Perfectly seasoned, their cheese as croutons a great unexpected surprise. Every bite was perfect and fresh. We also tried their lamb chops which were delicious and cooked to perfection paired with their carrots and couscous side dishes it made for a delicious dinner. Last but not least their soft serve ice cream. Even if you are full this is a must have, as it is amazing. Their staff is great and makes you feel welcome. Is great to go to a place in which the serves are genuinely happy. Will be back for brunch as our server told us how great it is. Overall great experience in the heart of South Beach. read more

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This is our friend group's all time favorite restaurant in the Miami area. It's gorgeous... the outdoor covered patio/ garden area is lovely. The food is healthy and it tastes insanely good. Bring an empty stomach bc it's very hard to stop eating! The servers are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and don't mind helping out. I love that! read more

Abbalé - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

One of my all-time favorite restaurants in Miami! This restaurant offers the bet of both worlds -- a casual, laid-back environment yet the food is outstanding. This is the perfect restaurant to come if you want to have a day on Miami beach or are going to bring out-of-towners to the beach. My favorite weekend day is lunch at Abbale and then a walk in South Point Park to the pier and up the boardwalk. The restaurant is so pretty, with bright flowers and beautiful greenery. The waitstaff is incredibly kind and so helpful as they guide you through the menu. And the food is next level. my favorite meal is the Chicken Shashlik -- Juicy chicken comes on a skewer, atop a big, warm, delicious pita, with tons of veggies and pickled cabbage, and a side of hummus. It is the perfect meal with everything you could want The fire roasted onion tahini is amazing -- if you're leaning towards the hummus because you know you like Hummus, instead get the Fire Roasted Onion Tahini. It is sweet from the caramelized onion but it has a smokiness from being fire-roasted. There's something black in the dip that provides the smokiness and make sure to get it in every bite. Get as many of the dips and salatim to share as you can! The pita is delicious but if you want to make it lighter (or just save the room in your stomach for the dips) order the side of pickled veggies for something else to dip. read more

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