Today I read an article about Lebanese cuisine; its tradition is a vibrant style of Mediterranean…read morecooking rich in fresh vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and aromatic herbs. A Lebanese restaurant in Sunrise caught my atencion; it has a 4.8 rating and over 1,152 reviews. The place is well-located, and the décor is traditional to the country of origin, from the moment you arrive until you are seated, the customer service makes you feel like family. Our server Lina was very professional, and every recommendation she gave us was perfect. We had the honor of meeting Chef Dalal Sabek, an incredibly talented woman who turned her family tradition into an art form that my family enjoys today, our food arrived, and each dish was a work of art, a masterpiece of color and flavor. Our recommendation Lemonade Sugar Almaza beer Chicken Taouk Tenderloin Kebab Hummus Rice and Lentils If you are in Sunrise and want an unforgettable experience for yourself and your family, you are in the perfect place. Note : A special recommendation to finish your visit: the Magic Aladdin dessert.

I went for a late lunch. I wanted something light, filling, and for take out. I ordered the stuff,…read morecabbage rolls. It was satisfying. My wait time was uber short. If I am local, this will be my lunch takeout spot. The restaurant decor, had subtle, modern, mediterranean accents. Nicely done!

great atmosphere. top service. delicious food. The owner, Tarek was super friendly. definitely…read morea place to go again.

Beautiful Mediterranean restaurant in Davie! As soon as you walk in, it feels like you've been…read moretransported somewhere overseas. The ambiance is warm, elegant, and inviting. Everyone was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and Giovanni did an amazing job recommending some great entrée options. I ordered the lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Everything was cooked well, and I really enjoyed the unique Mediterranean flavors it was a nice change from what I'm used to. For dessert, I tried the baklava ice cream. It was definitely different and worth trying, but it wasn't my personal favorite.

Great food. Great service. The environment is really nice. The bread is very special. Great…read moreservice by Bibiana!

The place is nice inside, but honestly nothing made me be like WOAH this is so good. All of the…read moremeats were overcooked. Also price super expensive and the service was okay. Everything we asked our server he seemed bothered instead of helpful/happy. I went there for my birthday and would not come back.

The food is amazing! Don't underestimate a supermarket fresh food made daily, tastes just like…read moreLebanon. Tayybe :)

Spectacular food WOW!! We were highly recommend to come here, this is very far from where we live…read morebut every time we're in these neck of the woods we will definitely be back! The Kebob and The Shawarma platter was A+++ Kind service with a casual ambience

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. We even got to experience some epic belly dancing…read more Delicious and authentic. Impeccable service. The ambience was great too with the lively music and the mood lighting. 10/10 experience.

I had heard great things about La Vie Mediterranean from my friend, who has visited several times,…read moreso I finally decided to join a group of about 8 of us from different countries to try it for myself. I'm glad I did! The location is in the Home Depot shopping center, so it may not be the most prime location, but parking was easy and convenient, and it's close to the surrounding neighborhoods. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a very friendly and respectful host. The restaurant was nicely done, and even though we arrived a little early before the dinner rush, the atmosphere was already great. We were seated right away, and both our server and the manager came over quickly to make sure everything was taken care of. We ordered a great variety of appetizers for the table baba ghanouj, hummus, falafel, kibbeh, labneh, and fresh bread. Everything looked beautiful, smelled amazing, and tasted even better. I ordered the lamb kabab with rice, and honestly, it was so good I didn't want to share it with anyone. The music was great, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was fantastic. I was especially impressed with how involved and attentive the manager and server were throughout the meal. If you love Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food, or you simply enjoy trying different kinds of food, I definitely recommend giving La Vie Mediterranean a try. In my opinion, this is easily one of my top three Middle Eastern restaurants on the East Coast. Great food, great people, great service, and a really enjoyable experience. One tip: come hungry and leave room for the meal and definitely try several different appetizers! The owner really nailed it with this place. Highly recommended!

Went to La Vie and had a great experience. We went to this place randomly after wanting to try some…read moreauthentic Mediterranean food. The first thing we noticed, which was a bit unexpected, was the decor. The ambiance was really nice and inviting. This is the type of restaurant where someone could host a party. The service was really good too. We received water almost immediately after being seated, and our server came by shortly after. The manager stopped by throughout our visit to provide recommendations, and he was really nice. It made the experience feel more personal. For our appetizer, we ordered the Baba Ghannouj, which complemented the pita bread really well. It was our first time having it, and we did not know what to expect, but it was great. It was really flavorful, and we finished it wanting more. For our entrees, we had the Lamb Chops and the Seafood Tagine. The lamb chops were great. It was not a huge portion, but the meat was flavorful and cooked well. The presentation was also really nice. The Seafood Tagine looked great, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. Everything about the dish worked well together, and we felt that all the flavors complemented one another. There was a good harmony between the ingredients. For dessert, we ordered the Kunafa, which was another first for us. We had never had it before, but the description really sold us on it. It was really good. This is the kind of dessert that is best shared since it is a little heavy. Toward the end of our visit, a belly dancer came out to perform, and it was really exciting. La Vie is a great restaurant, and we will definitely return. We felt as though we got a true Mediterranean experience during our visit.

The food here is good. I especially love their Kibbeh and their dipping sauce. The belly dancing…read moreshow was nice. I wish their food portions were bigger though, particularly their entrees. Our server was very nice.

Amazing middle Eastern food, we loved it so much that we went two days in a row…read more The food was so fresh, delicious, and tasted like home. The staff were so welcoming and very friendly. The shish barak and Mlukhiah were very garlicky for us as, but other than that everything was absolutely delicious. The Fatah was my very favorite. The decor on the walls and the Arabic music made out experience way better. Highly recommend!

Went with a bunch of friends who had also never been there before so we got an assortment of items…read moreas recommended by the server and all shared. Everything hit with us and we had a great experience. We sat outside which was super nice even on a hot Miami day. Definitely a fun place to go to if you want something new, there are not a lot of Lebanese options in soflo.

All together it is an amazing place, food, service and ambience. Parking is all…read moreOver the place and accessible to find the place. The waitresses are very friendly and explain all the menu to us with all the details of the plates and what comes with. The food it's real authentic Mediterranean Lebanese cuisine, the flavored kababs made in charcoal no one has it, and the whole chicken it's a must have. Very recommended ! Thank you all for service, really appreciated!

Got in town late and stumbled upon this place as they were open later than other places around…read more So glad I gave a try. It was good! Their beef plate was generous. Couldn't even manage to eat it all in one night. The cashier was friendly and the food came out super fast! No reservation needed as well as they have plenty of seats. Definitely a must try if you are in the area.

Super cute spot that's been here for years and never even noticed, I'm so glad we decided to check…read moreit out! The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious made fresh and came out pretty quickly. Parking was easy to find since it's in shopping center. Highly recommend to anyone!

I returned specifically for the appetizers, hoping to recapture what I remembered from my previous…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this experience fell well short of expectations. The lentil soup was remarkably bland and lacked the depth and seasoning that had made it memorable before. The chicken wings were dry and arrived without being tossed in the sauce. I brought the issue to the server's attention after tasting one of the wings and explained that I was a returning customer with very specific expectations of the wings based on my previous experience. His response was a shrug, and the item remained on my bill. I took both the soup and wings home and attempted to rescue them myself--adding vegetables and seasoning to the lentils and air-frying the wings with additional seasoning and sauce. They were considerably better after the intervention. That, unfortunately, was the takeaway: when a restaurant has previously given you something worth returning for, consistency matters. So does acknowledging a guest's feedback when the experience misses the mark. I left disappointed, but perhaps the meal served as a reminder that sometimes the best version is still the one I make at home. The two cold appetizers - hummus and baba ghanoush with pita bread were edible. Disappointed overall.

Great Lebanese food! I had the Gyro Platter; the lamb was tender and perfect. My friend had the…read moreChicken Kabab Platter; chicken was also tender and excellent! But, the star dish was the baklava with pistachio; it had to be one of the best I've ever had. The hostess, Fatima, was excellent and very attentive.

This place is a complete hole in the wall dive that surprisingly has very good food. If the review…read morewere just about the food, I'd give it 4-stars but the staff is just LOVELY so I upped it because they are so KIND. My parents and grandparents are regulars here so during a trip to Miami I joined them for their dinner. The food is good and very fresh. We had the veggie platter to share as an appetizer. They were out of falafel for it but they comped us with some extra grape leaves. The tabluleh was actually amazing. I don't like it but I couldn't stop eating it. So good. We also had the foul mudammas to share. For my entree I had the chicken shawarma with spicy rice and salad. The rice definitely had a kick. The chicken was juicy. I really enjoyed the salad. Don't expect much ambiance here. Food is good and reasonably priced. However, on a Sunday evening they were out of a lot of items. They're closed Monday's so come when it's not the very end of the weekend.