Ambiance 10/10 - super good crowd, great service, good music. Also the place is just super cute. I recommend avoiding high chairs because they were not that comfy. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. My favorite dish was the pistachio kebab. Will be back to try more things from the menu. read more

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We went on a weekday, same four of us who go to try new places. Right off the start the service was iffy. We had a reservation and still had to wait 40 min to be seated. After, the waiter was very .... Absent for a lack of a better word. The food. So we ordered the kabab platters which brought skewers of lamb, chicken and beef and to accompany we ordered Mediterranean salad, hummus and pita bread. The food was delicious! The beef was very soft, well seasoned and the chicken was very well seasoned as well and grilled also, it didn't have that "taste like chicken" taste. The lamb was great as well and the sides were picked nicely to pair with the rest. I highly recommend this place, be ready to pay but since it is a "fancy" place they do make you wait and go thru the whole hype of them being new. Miami style to say the least. read more

This is upscale Middle Eastern food In the heart of the Grove. I came here on a weekday night and had no issue with getting a seat. It did take a while to get waters to our table. We were not too hungry and ordered the octopus and 3 cold mezze sampler. Overall food was tasty but nothing "wowed" me. I am conscious of price point and don't think 52 $ is a good price for 2 apps on the menu. Will try other middle eastern places in Grove/ gables before returning. read more

Amal - Cold mezze - Lebanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We were invited to this place to celebrate our friends birthday. We started with cocktails. Passion blossom was good but maybe a tad sweet for my taste but it was really good. We started with some appetizers hummus, hummus with beef and hummus with oyster and pita bread they were smooth in texture and the seasoning was just perfect. We then had some cheese sticks that was excellent and for our main meal we ordered the dinner for two which it had chicken beef and lamb kabobs, side of rice sauce and French Fries. Our waiter Diego was excellent, he was on top of the drinks and clearing the table and bringing replacement plates and utensils. The other staff also were on top of the water and the service. I was impressed with the experience . Love the atmosphere and the DJ with her music created the best Vibe. read more

Helen was amazing! She was so helpful with accommodating my large party and made our experience so seamless.

The restaurant is beautiful. Our appetizers were better than our main dishes. Service was great!! Drinks fantastic.

this place is beautiful. This is in the Grove with Middle Eastern food. I really went to see a friend whose a belly dancer and the show was great. I ordered two appetizers one was the Fattoush salad but I didn't. I didn't enjoy it. They put too much dressing on it and it just wasn't the right balance of all the ingredients for me. It was OK but it wasn't great. i loved the Muhammara fire roasted red pepper with walnuts and spices eat it with pita bread. It was delicious I would go back just for that I do want to go there for a regular meal but that was just two appetizers that I had that night. the service was good, and the place is pretty. read more

The most amazing atmosphere, top of the line service and the food is out of this world. We had the sampler and lamb chops. I will be definitely coming back and I'm telling all my friends about this place. read more

Tried out this new spot last night and it was great. We were promptly seated for our reservation. The decor and ambience inside is gorgeous and whatever air fresheners they are using are top notch, the place smelled delicious. As was the food. We had some of the dips, the falafels, the crispy zucchini and eggplant, the octopus, the fingerling potatoes, and the sujuk sausage. Finished off with some chocolate mousse! read more

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Food was amazing!! The ambiance and the service were great too. Highly recommend getting the octopus. read more

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Very nice Lebanese new spot at Coconut Grove. We had a party of 7 and we decided to order a few dishes to share. Amal's Hummus and Pita Lox are a must and the Brunch BBQ (no pictures ) was really good as well. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Beautiful interior and atmosphere. Each dish we ordered had a unique combination of flavor and ingredients. The Amal Hummus (comes with a side of pita bread and steak tenderloin) and the Truffle Rakakat were our favorites! We were disappointed by the Kibbeh, which is typically one of our favorite dishes to order. It lacked flavor and we didn't love the yogurt base. The Fattoush Salad was above average. Portions were generous and great to share with a large group. The service was great - our waitress answered all of our questions and gave us great recommendations. read more

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I love Amal. It is chic and the food is absolutely amazing. Lo e tue atmosphere and the service!

Deliciously executed Lebanese food in the heart of Coconut Grove. Beautiful ambiance and solid service but most importantly the food was fresh and so well prepared. We ordered various appetizers babaganoush, hummus, beef tarta, truffle honey cheese pastry and other garlic spreads. Everything I tried was so good. My only reason I didn't give a 5 stars is the the 25% tip rate at the upstairs rooftop bar is outrageous. Fun vibe and beautiful views, drinks were good but be mindful of your wallet. read more

Amal - Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, truffle cheese pastry, Hummus Pine Nuts and beef. - Lebanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Amal has been on my list for a while now and it's a Miami hot spot, so you will need to make a reservation in advance. I have to start off my saying it's one of the most beautiful restaurants in Miami. It's beachy chic, but upscale and you feel transported into another country. The waiter took his time explaining everything on the menu and we went with his recommendations. We started with Kibbeh. It was so flavorful and the yogurt base paired perfectly. For our main entree we shared the skewers for two, and it was the perfect amount of food for us. It comes with two pistachio kebabs one beef and one chicken. They were all incredible and tender enough to cut with a butter knife. The pistachio kebab really stood out, it was the most flavorful kebab I've ever eaten. I also ordered the Swiss chard. Our meal was perfect, not too heavy and we left satisfied. I will definitely be back to try more on the menu. Overall, this might be my new favorite Miami restaurant and it's a great addition to the grove! read more

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Worst service Ive ever had the waitress Sheila did not tend to us. She never came to refill our water or check on us. Also the food is not great the chicken was so dry and they charge $74 for a small plate for two. We werent fans of the pistachio kabobs. Also its very cold and there are heaters on the other side of the outdoor seating area but not on our side count yur days Amal. read more

Amal is delicious and overall fantastic dining experience. The service is perfection. The cocktails are original and on point. I've been there three times and explored various items on the menu. All have been delicious and large portions. I'll keep coming back to explore other menu items and enjoy the cocktails. read more

This place is so beautiful and the food incredible. The appetizers come out al minuti style (as they're prepared and ready) and tasted amazing. The garlic labneh is the type of dip you want to put on everything. The presentation was equally as incredible as the quality of food. Love this addition to the Grove read more

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The food is excellent, so is the atmosphere and service. Will definitely recommend this one!!

I may be the only person who doesn't like this place. Every time I've gone, I got food poisoning...badly. And it's so loud the waiter can't hear your order. read more

First thing that struck us was the location and ambiance- stunning. Amal is the kind of place where you have to book months in advance, and there's slim chance you will get in if you just stop by to check and see. BUT, if you don't mind booking in advance, and you don't mind the crowds, and you love seriously good food, then this is definitely a place worth the hype! We were served with fresh house-made pita and ordered the sampler platter (classic hummus, garlic labneh which is yogurt based, and baba ganoush which is roasted eggplant)to go with it. We had to order another basket of pita, bc it was that good. They do charge you extra but it was the perfect complement to the rest of the food. As the main entrée I got the lamb . And let me tell you, it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Although I was quite full, since all the food was so delish we figured we had to have dessert, even if all we did was taste it and take it home, so we ordered the date cake. I don't even know how to describe the flavors of it, the chocolate cake covered in butterscotch sauce |topped with some vanilla ice cream and pecans, we didn't leave a bite behind!. Absolutely a 5-star dinner! The ambiance and decor was incredible. A GREAT value considering the fantastic flavors, service, and ambiance. I recommend Amal and hope I can get in again in the future to eat more of the menu!! read more

Amazing service. Our water glasses were never empty. The interior space is very well done, Acoustics are such that -- because of the high ceilings -- you can hear the music and still have conversations. Tables are amply spaced so not breathing on others' food/conversations. The food was very good. My shakshuka was good but a little too spicy to thoroughly enjoy. Bread, olives, hummus -- all very good. The bartender made a lemonade for me that was very refreshing. As the new kid in town, definitely give them a try! read more

The good thing is how beautiful the place is and the service was ok could've been more genuine or friendlier , the food I had wasn't too good , i had chicken cubes and it taste like nothing , no seasoning and not even salt , it came with pita bread that was really soggy , the rice was good tho. I kept the menu to order more for me and my kid but after having that just asked for the bill and left . I will come back but just for the vibe and get a drink and small plate to snack on . read more

Amal - Lebanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

Beautiful place , the food is fantastic. But the music is too loud , imposible to keep a conversation. We couldn't even hear our server. He advised us that the DJ comes Fridays and Saturdays, good to know!! read more

Amal - Lebanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The restaurant is beautiful. We started out with the Baba Ghanoush, which was good. Our waiter recommended the Truffle Rakakat, which was delicious. We also had the octopus appetizer, which was thinly sliced and also very good. The appetizers were a good size and we weren't very hungry so we shared the pistachio kabab which brought 2. Like I mentioned before we weren't very hungry so these 4 plates were plenty. Now for the drinks....my husband had a negroni. The negroni was served with a huge square ice for $24..ouch! The lychee martini was $21. All in all the food is pricey but the drinks are a bit much. Don't know if I'll be back. read more

This is a brand new restaurant in The Grove. From the atmosphere to the service and food, it was perfect! It was a Tuesday birthday lunch celebration, the place was crowded with a combination of business and pleasure people. I've been talking about my experience with all of my friends. Not to mention the evening roof top! The coolest place and the view..... Just go, you will thank me later. read more

Was very excited to try this restaurant but I was extremely disappointed in the service. I was seated at 8:40 and a waiter didn't come by until 9:20- this was after I went to the hostess stand to ask that someone come out and take our drink orders at the very least. We were seated outside and at one point it started very lightly raining which didn't bother us at all. A manager (I assume) then came out frantically to tell us that we could not sit outside in the rain. She told us she didn't have any seats inside and then ran off before we could say anything. The rain stopped in the next few minutes and again it did not bother us at all but it was a very strange interaction with the woman and she never came back. Service aside, I'll say that the vibe was great, both indoor and outdoor, the food was delicious and our waiter ended up giving us a drink on the house for the trouble which was appreciated. I would give it another chance. read more

Have e not such and amazing dining experience in a very long time! So glad Miami still has these awesome spots. The food was amazing, the service was over the top, our server Yohance and his manager Mauro made sure me and my family had an unforgettable evening. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed. read more

First time and Had a great experience, ordered for appetizer the Kibet , sampler platter with baba ghanoush, garlic labneh, Muhammara. The amals hummus was perfect and delicious, a must try. Place have a great ambience and service was just perfect. You must try. read more

Amazing food , the dinner was awesome the service. With Nick helpful and great just go there and enjoy

Modern Middle eastern cuisine .Beautiful Decor chic and tropical modern , reservations required! Servers were super great and educated on meals . Sommelier helped choose a beautiful wine and had all the details on it . Atmosphere was perfect the restaurant was buzzing . read more

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This restaurant is so beautiful! Great music! Great service! Food is on point! Cannot wait for the rooftop to open!! my recommendation is to arrive at 5pm when it opens to snag a seat at the bar. The bar is def a vibe! read more

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In the heart of Coconut Grove is this tremendous Lebanese restaurant, Amal. Beautiful place, beautiful people, and most of all beautiful food. There were three in our party. We started with their Amal hummus ($22). Delicious flavor, not too much cumin or lemon flavor. It had the consistency of mousse and in the center of the platter were chunks of beef tenderloin, roasted pine nuts, and pomegranate. Sounded unattractive, but it all paired well! They served it with a basket of pita pillows. I've never experienced pota this thin. Amazing. Also for a starter, we had what was called truffle rakakat ($18). Although there were no truffles, this was mozzarella wrapped in phyllo dough and served with honey and pistachios. Deelish! We didn't have salad. They had traditional choices like tabbouleh and fattoush salad, as well as a couple of others. For our mains, we had their salmon ($38) served with a stew of tomatoes, red bell pepper, and eggplant. I don't eat salmon, but our friend enjoyed every bite. The salmon was cooked medium rare with nice caramelization on the outside. It looked like a good (approx 8 oz) portion. My wife had the lamb chops ($52) served with fingerling potatoes and chard. For me they were a bit fatty and gristly, but she enjoyed them. I ordered the black cod ($44) served over tahini. The skin was nice and crispy with the fish itself being wonderfully melt-in-your-mouth tender. For dessert, we ordered the date cake ($15). For me, this was the hit of the night! The cake part had the consistency of a nice, moist carrot cake. It was almost like an ice cream sandwich in its preparation. Served atop a delicious butterscotch sauce, the flavors were just spectacular. A great way to close out a wonderful meal. read more

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Great ambiance, service and culinary experience. We heard about the restaurant from a friend in NJ and it lived up to all expectations and beyond. The staff was warm and inviting. Highly recommended and would definitely go back again. read more

Beautiful place, service very basic, tasteless food and over priced, $130 per person. First and last time. read more

Love, Love, Love Amal. Have been here a few times for brunch and it really does not disappoint. The dining room and overall ambiance is cool and bright and luxe. It always smells great when you walk in. Service is fantastic, professional, and discreet. Cocktails are creative and usually very good. Nothing haphazardly thrown together, these cocktails have been curated and perfected. I usually have the Phoenician Connection - a mix of tequila and mezcal with a hint of jalapeno and other yummy ingredients. Great temperature and perfectly balanced. The one dish that I feel is a must try is the Amal's Hummus. I know what you are thinking, hummus? Really? I am not a lover of hummus. Too many parties with pita chips and a container of Sabra made me not very interested in hummus but OMG this is not your mass produced, regular, everyday hummus - this is a perfect, creamy creation that is served with expertly cooked beef tenderloin chunks and a sprinkle of pomegranate. The warmth of the beef with the cool hummus is a fantastic combination and we also added the labneh and those 3 things with some pita was heaven. The nabulsi salad is perfectly dressed, crisp and tasty as were the eggs benedict. My mom loved the flatbread with beef. It was a nice size and it smelled herby and meaty but was not soggy. Having filled up on the hummus, labneh combo, I did not try the flatbread but I will next time. We also loved the pancake. The orange blossom chantilly cream atop the warm, fluffy pancake is decadent and a little naughty but if you share it with your table it is just the right amount of guilt free yumminess. Dining room - Beautiful Service - Exceptional Food - Fresh and Delicious read more

Food was great! Started with the Hummus Dip, Truffle Rakakat, and Wings. Then the Chicken Tawok for entree. Finally the Date Cake for dessert. Love this place! read more

Amal - Chicken Tawok - Lebanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

The visual ambiance is lovely and we were excited about his new addition to Coconut Grove's great dining scene but the food and service we had tonight was quite mediocre. Food comments: generally what we ordered with the exception of the hummus which was nicely presented but also not anything above average, was either very bland or flavorless. Specifically the Monk Salad, fried eggplant appetizer , cauliflower head with an unrecognizable white sauce on top and green sauce on the plate with cauliflower being mushy. The halloumi cheese was well prepared but nothing special with the sauce. The service was not attentive and when we requested a 2nd bottle of water it never came and we had to ask again. When a glass of wine was ordered it was not brought when the appetizer was brought to the table. The waiter said he was going to bring it when the meal was served but never asked if that's what I wanted. We asked for a dessert menu and while we were waiting for it, as it did not come quickly, the manager came to ask us if we would mind vacating our table as there were people waiting. The manager came several times to ask if we were enjoying our meal and he got Luke warm responses and never asked what could be better. The service staff regularly congregated in the open kitchen to chat with their backs turned to the diners so difficult to get their attention. We wanted to like it but we're disappointed. read more

What an amazing restaurant! Found the food to be over the top great. Usually not my thing but they combined hummus and meat for a truly great appetizer! A must try and great ambiance. The service was also incredible. We will definitely be back for more. The pistachio skewers were dynamite!! read more

This place is great for a fun date night or a birthday dinner. They have a great menu but some of my favs were the marinated olives, steak hummus, and the shrimp. So full of flavor! Definitely on the pricier side so great for a special occasion! Also the rooftop is awesome for a beautiful view and cocktails. read more