I have no clue how this place has 4 1/2 stars. A party of 3 and 2 of us ordered the grilled shrimp which was not listed as being cooked in red and green peppers (I cannot eat peppers) and the shrimp was NOT even close to being fresh. I've eaten shrimp all over the world for 40 years... I know the difference between fresh shrimp and old shrimp and what each tastes like. This was disgusting. One person in the party ordered the Meze plate. It came with tabouleh salad (fantastic), hummus and baba ganoush, both of which were not good. AND the baba ganoush actually FIZZED ON OUR TONGUES!!! read more

I really want to like this place but it is really has 5 star prices for mediocre food. The outdoor space is nice and all but the food was lackluster. The bread was good though! The chicken and lamb Kebab is a hard pass but the grilled octopus was good. The bottles of wine are relatively cheap so take advantage! The server wasn't good, when the group ordered chicken and lamb kebabs the server suggested getting a mix kebab for the group and basically added our previous orders with the mix kebab. When questioned he didn't get what issue was lol. read more

Loved this place! It was right across the street from our hotel. We went for dinner and sat on the patio. We had the baba ganoush, lamb kebab, and fish. It was all delicious. We also got 30% off a bottle of wine because it was Wednesday. The patio was idyllic. Service was great. read more

Babylon - Patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This place has fantastic ambiance - feels like inside of a tree house. Food is absolutely fantastic. Most unique asparagus I had. Bread is the bomb. And all their kebabs are great. read more

Great food, great service, the waiters (especially the Kurdish fellow whose name I seem to have forgotten) are very knowledgeable of the menu and heedful to our needs. Will be coming back soon! read more

Seating was nice, and outside atmosphere was good The Adana Kabab was delicious (both lamb and chicken) although the lambs one need better seasoning distribution Lamb shank was chewy Cola was watery Kofta was 10/10 I don't know why the "gratitude" was auto-add at 18% then asked for tip when signing the credit card printout (we ended up tipping twice) read more

After searching for an authentic Turkish restaurant we settled on the Babylon based on the excellent reviews. From the minute the hostess seated us to when we left every minute was memorable. We sat outside under the lovely trees and Evil Eye decorations. Along with the sparkling lights it was romantic and the Turkish music playing quietly in the background helped to enhance the atmosphere. For appetizers we had the grilled goat cheese and calf's liver. The portions were enormous and we could haven just ordered one app but how could we not try two! The grilled goats cheese was impeccable and the calf's liver was nicely spiced. Excellent choices! However before our apps arrived it started to pour and our waiter hastily put us under the awning that they had. It was a highlight to eat outside with the sound of the rain pouring around us. For our main entrees we had the Sea Bass and Mixed Platter. The Mixed Platter contained small sample portions of each meat dish. It was delish! But my favorite was the ground beef as the spices were on point. The Sea Bass was great as well with simple garnishes of lemon. We tried the Yakut wine as recommended by our waiter. It did not disappoint. If you want to try their Turkish liquor ask for the Yeni Raki. When mixed with ice cubes and some stilled water it becomes cloudy white. It has a honey and anise taste to it and at 45 proof it was a treat! Dessert was fantastic and I highly recommended the Kunefe as it has warm cheese in the middle. Pair it with their Turkish tea or coffee and you can call it a night! The Babylon Restaurant is now a genuine favorite of mine now. The service was outstanding and the food divine. Next time we will sit inside so we can watch the belly dancers! read more

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Although the food was ok, but the service was terrible. The name is misleading too. Babylon has nothing to do with turkish and Greek cousins. read more

Great happy hour deals. I had the haloumi appetizer and the cheese was a little chewy, but still enjoyable. For the main course, I had the Ali Nazik, which is roasted eggplant mixed with Greek yogurt topped with lamb and beef. You get grilled tomatoes and peppers and a side of rice as well. Overall a very filling, delicious meal. Not something I would typically order at a mediterranean place, and I was happy to step out of my comfort zone. The ambience was nice and staff was patient. read more

This place is a MUST go to! We had incredible service by our waiter ilker and quality food! I had the yummy hummus with bread as a starter and the Ali Nazik for the entree. ilker recommended the efes beer (turkey) and was absolutely right about how rich the flavor is. He even gave us complimentary Turkish tea! WIN! I'm already excited to come back before my vacation ends! read more

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I had breakfast with my BF we got menemen and something else but I don't remember the name :) it was wonderful experience for us. Delicious. . Also service was so cool I have to say ;waitress were so kindly,friendly and professional. Absolutely I'll go there for dinner. read more

This is probably the best Turkish food experience we've had. We went in for a anniversary dinner and loved it so much we decided to go back the following week for the belly dancing on Friday night with a group of friends. A must do in Miami!! read more

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Anyone familiar with my reviews knows that for me, service and the experience as whole are paramount! I don't care how good the food is if I'm not able to enjoy it in a beautiful setting with great service. I can assure you that if you visit paramount, you will be having great service, amazing food, and a lovely setting! As evidenced by the fantastic reviews, this place is a true gem in the heart of Miami Beach. It has valet parking (though there is plenty of street parking available) at an affordable $8 compared to other places on the beach. A beautiful outside terrace with ample seating is the first thing you see upon entering. Large fans make sure you won't get too hot and the glimmering lights hat decorate the trees and inviting and just right! Inside it is just as nice with a large beautiful bar to boot. Now on to the food. We had the mixed appetizer which included 4 apps that you can select yourself. It was delicious and very large, we could not finish it all. One of the apps was fried eggplant and it was a huge hit. The Hummus was divine and the grape leaves were very tasty. We ordered the mixed platter for dinner which had chicken, lamb chops, lamb, and meat. It was served with rice and it was sooooo good! The lamb chops were the best I've tasted and the chicken was seasoned to perfection. I had a Pinto Grigio which was reasonably priced and perfect for a warm Miami night. We ordered Turkish coffee which was strong and served in a beautiful espresso cup. We also had 2 glasses of champagne to end our visit and as we toasted, we promised to add this place to our rotation! Marcelo, the manager, is one on the most personable people I've met. It's clear he loves what he does and it shows. Our server, Oner, was wonderful and gave us a detailed description regarding the design of our coffee cup. Everything here was perfect - From start to finish! I will be back! read more

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The food is delicious and the people very friendly. They add $ 16 to the check as Gratuity although they mentioned into the check "Gratuity is not included" !!!! Meaning that they are taking it by force and at the end of the check receipt they mentioned Suggested Tip: 15%: $ 15.30 Total : $ 126.48 18%: $ 18.36 Total : $ 129.54 and so on... !!!! read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Came for dinner with my partner and enjoyed the miami spice menu. Great food and drinks also love the vibe.

First off, let me tell you I will definitely be returning.. here's why. -The ambiance was very romantic with white lights hanging from the trees outside.. My fav! ;) -The food was fresh, homemade, and seasoned to perfection. I honestly found myself wanting to say, "Mmm!" after EVERY bite! Haha.. -The experience overall was so fun! On the weekends, they have a tasteful belly dancer that dances to traditional Turkish music. Don't worry ladies, my man took a picture too! :P hahaa.. If those aren't enough reasons... The part that stood out to me especially... was that I found regulars singing along to the music and later was personally visited by the managers... In my eyes, it's shocking that a restaurant on Miami Beach can still be as personal, if not MORE personal then your local restaurant you may visit more often. My man definitely won some brownie points with this night out... Have fun! read more

Babylon - #CanIGoBackLikeNow #FirstTimer #NewFavoriteSpot #VeryImpressed #SoFresh #AmazingFood - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Had dinner here in their cute patio. We had the mixed grill platter with tzatziki yogurt sauce...absolutely loved it. The platter had skewers of chicken, lamb, and beef which were barbecued perfectly. Prices were very responsible and the service was fast and courteous. I strongly recommend Babylon. read more

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Great food, service and outdoor patio. Enjoyed a nice dinner, the lamb, beef and chicken were all delicious and juicy, packed with flavor. Great entertainment from the dancers, and very reasonably priced wines. Loved the outdoor patio that seems outdoorsy yet secluded. read more

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I love this place. every time in Miami I visit them.

Just two blocks from the beach is an amazing neighborhood gem! Great service, great wine and drink menu, excellent fresh food made from family recipes and very reasonable prices! We shared three appetizers - home recipe hummus, garden salad with the best/fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, gourmet peppers and parsley, and mushrooms stuffed with cheese - all excellent. Then dinner sized portions of the lamb and meatballs paired with a French Rose and Peroni - all for under $100 including tip!!! It's difficult to find salad and a glass of wine lunch for two under $100 on the beach - let alone with such fresh quality and great spice. Good for vegetarians too. This is my new "go to" spot. read more

Food and service were decent. My displeasure is with the bill. The bill includes an 18% service charge (the tip) and this is advertised in their menu. That is typical in many South Beach restaurants. However, the bill also has a line for a tip (they don't write that it's an additional tip) and shockingly suggests a calculation (with your initial 18% service charge) to tip on top of the tip you're already charged. This is not good business practice. VERY SNEAKY! read more

Where do I start? The food here is absolutely delicious! I've been a few times already and every time is wonderful. The workers are friendly and attentive. Food comes out quickly. Best of all it's all fresh. My personal favorite is the icli kofte. They are these fried meat and walnut filled balls of deliciousness with spicy sauce on the side. The tomato soup is good and so it the watermelon salad. The garden outside is my unique with all the beautiful details that will make you feel like you are in Turkey. read more

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Use to be a very friendly place ... not anymore another local place that became a tourist trap ... expensive not good service you can come every day that they will not say hi to you ... read more

Came for a quick stop for some drinks at happy hour, but we ended up staying for appetizers, multiple rounds, and a main course. This place is eccentric. From the vibes that exude from the interior design to the amazing staff, it is a complete 10/10. I loved Sabrina so much!! She was so kind, generous, quick, and attentive - the perfect employee any restaurant would want to attend their guests. I said I would recommend this to anyone who wants a place to go to in Miami Beach, but hopefully people reading these reviews will be compelled to go as well! Whether it's just a drink, a good time, or a full restaurant experience, Kómma is the spot. -Natalia read more

The fact that I was not thinking of stoping for dinner at this place. First because SoBe has too many options good and bad. You never know what you get into. Secondary because of it's in a rough area of SoBe. I was a walk in after my daily workout, no reservations where necessary. It's casual dinning nice and relaxed ambiance. The gentleman who addressed me at door was very attentive and had great customer skills. His name was Oner, he made the place welcoming and was very inviting. Witch is very rare in Miami ! My server also presented her self in a proper way. I asked for recommendations about menu and suggestions. I started my dinner with a super chilled glass of Pinot Grigio and feta cheese plater. My main course was grilled sea bream with a spring salad. The fish had great aroma from spices and flavor was great. Not preserved by freezing, canning, pickling, salting, drying, etc. My encounter with restaurant was pleasant and I'll be back at any given moment. read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The quick and dirty: Quality and reasonably priced greek food in Sobe. Always come here for the grilled octopus which is one of the best I've had - and I've had a LOT of octopi in my day. We also got the Sakshuka which was absolutely divine. read more

Babylon - Sakshuka, so goooood - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I hosted a friends bachlorette party dinner here before we went out for the night. Every staff was great from beginning to end. Even as early on as booking, the staff were helpful, kind, and informative. Sounds simple enough but isn't always the case for places. They had taken the extra mile to decorate the table with bachelorette themed items without us ever having to ask. There was also a very good and sexy belly dancer. All staff made sure to cater to our bride, but never neglecting us in the process. Food was delicious and cooked to perfection! Lots of options for individuals or sharing. Design and decor of the place is perfect for entertaining large parties, family, dates, and all occasions! 5 stars for our experience for sure! I highly recommend this place. read more

This is the real deal authentic feel right here if you're missing home or just simply enjoy Turkish food. There's indoor and outdoor dining, I recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice because the set up is beautiful. On this day, it was cold and windy so we opted for a comfy colorful booth. We started off with a traditional Turkish alcoholic drink called Raki which is sweet, liquorice-like, and STRONG. One glass of this and you'll be just dandy! Next up, foooooood. We shared the grilled Turkish chorizo, Shepherd salad, and falafel. This is one of the greatest chorizo I've had! It's thin sliced so you don't feel like you're overeating a meat appetizer and it's smokey flavor is addicting. Their falafels are seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of garlic. Since everything was going so well, I felt the absolute need to try their lamb shish. Not everyone cooks lamb well, but Babylon met my expectations with their tender, juicy cubes! Dip it in tatziki and a little spicy sauce and you are goldennn. As full as I was, I HAD to get a taste of their house made dessert since this was my first time dining at a Turkish restaurant. Their baklava is intensely sweet as should be but the kadayif was my favorite. It's a flakey, small piece of pastry with warm pistachio filling; nice ending to my dinner! They also offer wonderful coffee if you're not a sweets person read more

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Unfortunately since they have changed the ownership food is not good :( everything was tasteless. Do not recommend it and won't be back.

Great service, ambiance and quality of food. I will remember this place forever as it is where my baby started talking :)

BE AWARE OF THE AUTOMATIC SURCHARGE WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TIP The food was excellent and I especially liked the grilled octopus and grilled fish. However, please be aware that the bill will come with an automatic surcharge which is separate from the tip. This can be confusing for the customers and I felt like paying the tip and surcharge was the same amount as my food. Customers SHOULD not be made to pay for an 18% surcharge (which the waiter explained as an automatic tip for the whole restaurant staff) and be expected to pay another 18% tip just for our table waiter. Also, Expect to pay $4.00 for a tiny glass of Turkish tea (we asked how much was the tea but waiter did not say anything). We ended up drinking 5 tiny glasses of Turkish tea which cost $20.00. We asked for a teapot but they didn't have any. read more

My visit at Babylon was fantastic! My partner and I went for our anniversary and they really made our experience a splendid one. I loved the table they had reserved for us in the garden and appreaciated the beautiful roses and Champaign glasses. The food was delicious. I got the Mediterranean Sea Bram dish and my partner got the shirmp. We enjoyed serval appetizers as well.The servings are very generous so come with a hungry belly or they make great share dishes. We then topped it off with dessert. I highly recommend. read more

After waiting for almost an hour to get a table at one of the restaurants on Espanola Way our family came here and what a lovely evening it was! Our waiter, Ilona was very nice and attentive! The manager came to our table a few times too to check up on us and just chat, she was really friendly. We ordered Shepherd Salad, Beyti Kebab and Mixed Grilled Platter. Everything was very tasty. The only suggestion I have is for the Beyti Kebab. Compared to what I had in Turkey on numerous occasions and in my hometown in Chicago, most chefs put a generous amount of tomato souce and yogurt on the side, it was sprinkled over the dish and very little amount here. There was a Turkish music in the background, which brought a lot of good memories from the past. Then the belly dancer performed from 8-9 pm! She was great! We ordered a hookah too and it was strong and flavorful! We will definitely be back to this restaurant once we are back in Miami! So much better than the overrated and overcrowded Corner restaurants on Espanola Way. read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I know I've written many reviews for this place but it remains a great place for locals and tourists alike. Their food and their service show that they're committed to providing an excellent respite from the many options for poor food offered at crazy prices. Bravo. With the weather somewhat cooler, I love to start with their lentil soup. It's delicious - be sure to squeeze the fresh lemon that's provided over the top. Yummy, warm, goodness. I also love their patlican dolma. We don't eat much meat but I LOVE lamb and this gives me a wonderful hit of it, along with the terrific eggplant base. If you're eggplant (or lamb) averse, this is a terrific starter to ease you into how wonderful both can be. Their grilled octopus is wonderful as well. Cooked until it's tender and charred on their grill. For the cold mezes, we love their saksuka, haydari and hummus, as well as the other offerings. We often get the karisik meze, which is a mix of 4-different dips. I could make a meal just off those and a basket of their wonderful bread. For mains, I've had tastes of their Adana and Beyti kebabs (both wonderful!!), lamb shish, and lamb chops. Though I only had a bit, all were very good. Our usual main is their roasted sea bass, which has always been crisp on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. And the other night, we tried their Babylon Garden Salad - a fresh, nicely done salad with an absolutely delicious slice of feta on top. I often find feta too salty but this was wonderful. Other perks of this place are the beautiful outdoor garden (low lighting, swaying trees, hanging baubles to ward off the evil eye, lovely breeze) and the entertainment. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, they have bellydancing, adding to the atmosphere and enjoyment. The one we've met and seen most, Denise, is very good and she's also a flamenco dancer. One night, we saw a mix of bellydancing and flamenco that left us, the other diners, and the staff enthralled. What a fun night. Finally, I have to commend them for their service. Oner, the manager, and Ilker, one of their staff, are the ones we see the most and always make sure that the service is superb. Water glasses are kept filled, wine is poured, the table is cleared, and they check (unobtrusively) to make sure all is well. Gabbi, the wonderful bartender, is a gem. If we eat at the bar, or just stop in for a drink, she's professional, but warm and friendly. We always feel welcome. What a terrific place for locals and tourists alike. read more

Although it was my first time here, I was so amused with their service, food and everything. Especially their staff was super nice and friendly. We had a lovely conversation with a server named Semra who took care of our table very well. Therefore, I highly recommend this place and its valuable food. read more

Babylon - Cold mixed appetizers plate, Turkish alcohol Raki - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Second time at this location and couldn't be happier! The food is always delicious. Their appetizer of "Turkish chorizo" sausage, or as would be called "sudjuk," is amazing! I've also had one of their eggplant dish (Ali Nazik) and their Octopus Casserole, which are delicious. The staff is always quick and friendly, and the music, yard and set up make for a very nice and cute atmosphere that's away from the touristy traps. Will be back again! read more

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Great food, service. Place was clean. I visited it during busy time which is spring break and I was very satisfied with the flavors and the food. read more

This place was on our list of places to eat when we were visiting from Atlanta, because we can't get good turkish food at home. The manti it the spot and it was just like the one I remember in Istanbul! Service was also great. If you get seated outside, be wary that the ground below isn't completely leveled and your table or chair may be shaky. read more

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IF your looking for a FANTASTIC MEDITERRANEAN Dining and Service experience,then BABYLON GARDEN is the PLACE...The food is so FRESH and the atmosphere is GREAT..There is so much to chose from,that whatever your Craving,you'll be Satisfied...The prices are very REASONABLE.I am a Regular,and the Food,Service,and sitting in the Garden always brings me back..OZZI is a FANTASTIC SERVER,and always takes the Best care of me and LOLA.. read more

Babylon - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Love the atmosphere, architecture design and the delicious brunch! We were amazed the variety of the selection they have put for the brunch menu and enjoyed them at the patio area read more

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