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    4.3 (68 reviews)
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    Food hall with a difference
    Keith H.

    Authentic which means limited English. Located in ultra smart mall in 5star food court. Food very good. Moroccan mint tea hit the spot and beef brisket ultra soft and well cooked if somewhat Wet(?). Turmeric cauliflower in display counter and reheated to order. Israeli salad as ever really good. We sat at bar but also to go but we're not given knife or fork or asked if what we ordered was good. So in summary. Good food. Great location. Ok service

    Chicken Shawarma Platter
    Patrick S.

    This restaurant is located in a pretty upscale food hall in a very upscale outdoor mall. They serve Mediterranean food. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma. It was good. I was impressed with the presentation. I wasn't expecting the multiple tiers of food. All in all a pleasant experience. The food is a little pricey... But, it was good.

    Baklava
    Kathy K.

    This Kosher restaurant located at the MIA Market Food Hall in the Miami Design District offers many healthy options. The modern Israeli cuisine features a diverse lineup of chef driven concepts. We had the Sabich Plate $27 on a three tiered server, the Tumeric Cauliflower $17, and the Moroccan Mint Teapot with two Baklavas $12. Everything was delicious. We ordered at the counter then they brought the food to our table. Service was great.

    Sharon W.

    We ate here with friends the other day. Items consumed were the brussels sprouts, baklava, hummus / pita, falafel and a brisket pita. The food was very good. I especially enjoyed the brussels sprouts, which were sweet and savory. I did not sample the brisket pita or the baklava. Larry S. reported that the brisket pita was absolutely delicious and was an ample serving size with plenty of non-greasy meat. Why is this not a 4 or 5 star review? They charged an auto-tip of 18% AND charged extra for take away (the brisket was consumed off premises) without providing napkins. A service charge shouldn't be assessed without providing service, and if they are charging for take away, all of the associated accoutrements should be provided. While I will return to MIA Market, I won't patronize Jaffa again. The pricing for the food is fine as it's high quality, but the "extras" are not worth it. It felt too nickle-and-dimey.

    Liza S.

    This was one of the best middle eastern Israeli meals I had in my life and I am from Israel! The food was incredible and the hospitality! Highly recommend and gladly come back again

    Falafel Platter
    Jacqueline T.

    This is the second place we tried at the MIA Market and it was another miss for us. We ordered the falafel platter which was beautiful. It came with hummus, pita, pickles, and a tomato/cucumber salad. Everything was just kind of bland. I wouldn't say it was necessarily bad, it just didn't have much flavor. I love hummus and falafel, but these were just not great. This was another place that felt pretty expensive too. I would skip this place and market when in Miami and find better food elsewhere.

    Jackie S.

    What a great find! If you want some BOMB hummus, come here ASAP. Hummus hummus hummus hummus hummus perfection. The pita is excellent too. If you get a chance, chat with the owner, great guy!

    Jaffa Restaurant/Hallandale - Outdoor seating
    Pris A.

    Highly recommend Jaffa Restaurant!! We visited the Atlantic Village in Hallandale within 2-weeks of opening this new location. Five+ stars for cleanliness, ambiance, décor and service!! They also have the ideal menu; offering both unique/fusion dishes and authentic Middle Eastern favorites. Due to the size of our party, we decided to go mezze/tapas/family-style and ordered lots of different menu items. I can honestly say that everyone was impressed at how authentic and delicious everything was. Being that my hubby is Middle Eastern, I can vouch for it's authenticity. As for me, I will be returning very soon and ordering the Turmeric Cauliflower with Zaatar Tahini all to myself!

    Jaffa platter
    Michael T.

    After walking the whole MIA market twice since it was my first time there, I decided Jaffa had to be it because of my wife's veganism and my love for Israeli and Middle Eastern food as a whole. Having been to Israel three times, most recently end of 2019, and having grown up with great spots in Puerto Rico and Boston, my experience with fresh hummus has led to a high standard and boy did they deliver. The meat kebabs and hummus were very well seasoned and filling. Cannot wait to go back and will likely call on them to cater an event in the future.

    Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl
    Shirley P.

    Absolutely wonderful food ! The owner was so kind and gave us five stars Israeli service! I ordered some shawarma and rice bowl and it was great!

    Amit N.

    I came from San Diego and was looking for a good hummus place. I was very impressed with the great service and with the amazing food! I ordered the hummus with shawarma and it came in a beautiful impressive display tray! I highly recommend it and definitely be back to eat there!

    Brisket Platter
    Evan K.

    Solid place. Got the brisket platter. Comes with lots of stuff. Hummus is delicious. Baklava great too.

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    Yaniv Cohen is an incredible chef, I'm so grateful for this awesome menu! It doesn't get more authentic!

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    Good middle eastern eatery. Pretty authentic. I'd come back here again, when I'm in the mood for some falafel and shawarma

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    Mandolin Aegean Bistro

    Mandolin Aegean Bistro

    4.3
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Food was okay at most but omg the 100 flies on your food just makes everything completely…read moreunenjoyable. We had to leave early because the flies were so bad. Maybe try sitting inside but outside you will have a million flies.

    I recently visited Mandolin in Miami with my daughter for late afternoon drinks and appetizers, and…read moreit was such a wonderful experience. The moment we walked in, we were transported right back to Greece. The décor is beautiful and authentic without feeling forced. Every detail adds to the charm of the space. We decided to keep things light and ordered the zucchini chips along with a special appetizer featuring whipped feta, roasted eggplant, arugula, and pistachios. Both dishes were excellent. The whipped feta dish was bright, fresh, and packed with flavor, while the zucchini chips were perfectly cooked they were light, crisp, and addictive. My daughter ordered the non-alcoholic dragon fruit "martini" and absolutely loved it. It was tropical, refreshing, and felt like a special treat. I went with the white sangria. It tasted a little more watered down than I expected, but it was still refreshing and enjoyable on a warm Miami afternoon. The service was excellent throughout our visit, and the atmosphere alone makes this place worth a stop. Between the beautiful setting, delicious food, and attentive staff, Mandolin is a place I'll happily return to the next time I'm in Miami.

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    Restaurant street front
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    Greek Sampler
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    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill

    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill

    4.4
    (161 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Private events

    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.

    The service was friendly and attentive, and the live music created a really nice atmosphere…read more The food was mostly very good. We ordered the beef kabobs, which were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the ribeye steak was a major disappointment. We ordered it medium well, but it came out extremely overcooked, dry, and tough, with hard charred pieces on the outside. It was clear that steak is probably not their specialty. That said, we would still recommend this restaurant for the atmosphere, service, and many of the other menu items -- just skip the steaks.

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    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill
    Belly Dancer on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
    Belly Dancer on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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    One Epic Feast. Endless Hospitality. At Sufrat, every meal is a celebration -- a feast where family and friends gather around the table
    Amal

    Amal

    4.1
    (384 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    We recently went to Amal for a Saturday meal and had a wonderful time. The staff were very…read moreaccommodating of a member of our party with mobility issues, ensuring their walker was stored nearby. Our waiter, Mo, was an excellent guide through the menu and provided excellent service. We picked the tasting menu and were delighted with all the different parts of the menu we got to try - my personal favorite was either the Muhamara or the grilled octopus. The ambiance on a Saturday evening certainly evolved more into a club like setting with dancing and live music but we had a fantastic time and would certainly come back!

    I had been excited to try Amal for years. I actually worked in the neighborhood when they were…read morebuilding it during the pandemic, then moved away and never got the chance to go until now. For context, I worked in fine dining in New York and Miami for almost 20 years, so I notice the details immediately, hospitality, management presence, the energy of a room. You can usually tell pretty quickly what kind of operation you're dealing with. We were a party of five. I arrived with my four-year-old son and was greeted warmly by the hostess. That warmth ended instantly. Standing directly behind her were two managers in suits blocking the main entrance. Both looked straight at me and my child and said absolutely nothing. No hello, no smile, no acknowledgment. Anyone in hospitality knows that moment sets the tone. As an Arab woman who grew up around a culture where hospitality is everything, it was already a bad sign. We were seated outside and the vibe stayed cold. Unfortunately, the food matched it. We ordered a lot because I genuinely wanted to give the kitchen a fair shot. I grew up eating Lebanese food and what stood out most was the lack of soul. Everything felt flat, like it needed salt, lemon, brightness, that warm Mediterranean seasoning Lebanese food is known for. The tabouli was especially shocking. A $20+ tabouli with no bulgur that was so roughly chopped it was basically whole parsley leaves and slices of onion. Any Lebanese auntie would die at the sight of it. At one point I asked our server if they had harissa or any kind of spicy sauce. She said the only option was Sriracha. In a Lebanese restaurant that charges $18 for a tablespoon of hummus. An Asian chili sauce as the only option. What made it even stranger is that harissa is listed on multiple dishes on the menu, so it clearly exists somewhere in the building. I asked for the Sriracha anyway out of desperation for flavor. It never came. Same with ketchup for my toddler's fries, it took three requests. Throughout the meal I walked around the restaurant several times taking my son to the bathroom, looking around the space, even going upstairs to the lounge. Not a single person acknowledged us. Not a host, not a server, not a manager. The bar is right by the entrance and every time we looked over at the bartender and bar manager, just blank stares. At one point we were clearly standing there confused looking for the bathroom in an empty restaurant and still had to say "Excuse me, where is the bathroom?" Wild. Later I walked up to the bar myself to ask if they carried mezcal. After dinner I went back to order one. Same energy--zero warmth, zero engagement. And this is with an automatic 20% gratuity already on the bill. The mezcal was a $25 two-ounce pour and I still had to ask for an orange slice garnish because no one offered it. Empty bar, two people behind it, and I still had to request it. Also worth noting, our reservation was at 5:45pm and the restaurant was practically empty. Yet I didn't see a single manager walking the floor, greeting tables, or checking on guests. I had talked this place up to my party because I'd been so curious about it for years, and it was honestly a huge letdown. If you know Lebanese food and understand Middle Eastern warmth and hospitality, this probably isn't the place for you. Expect cold, almost nonexistent hospitality and food that feels stripped of the soul that makes Lebanese cuisine special. The space is beautiful. I'll give them that. Everything else felt like a very on-brand Miami disappointment, what happens when you give people a beautiful restaurant, expensive food, automatic gratuity, and no leadership. From the lack of authenticity and attention to detail, it's hard to believe anyone truly Lebanese is behind this operation. If anything, it feels more like a polished money grab. Honestly, it might have been less jarring if they just called themselves "Mediterranean" like so many other places in this city. But if you're going to call yourself a Lebanese restaurant, the culture and hospitality should actually be there.

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    Inside aesthetic
    Baklava (skip at $16 - dry and aromatic)
    Baklava (skip at $16 - dry and aromatic)
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    Meraki Greek Bistro

    Meraki Greek Bistro

    4.4
    (987 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Meraki is a beautiful restaurant with truly authentic and delicious Greek food! And I'm Greek, so…read moreyou can take my word for it ;) While it may seem slightly off the beaten path right off Flagler, it's very conveniently located by the Knight Center metro stop and a very easy walk from the bridge. Also, the atmosphere they've created both indoors and outdoors really draws you in: beautiful foliage, gorgeous decor, and inviting decor. They play amazing Greek music to set the mood at a very reasonable volume so you can still hear your party. I've been for lunch during Miami spice and recently for dinner. Everything I've had was delicious with tons of flavor and huge portions. Both times I took enough leftovers for another meal! I especially love their zucchini fritters and their spread plate. All their spreads are so fresh and flavorful but their hummus especially was soo good. My husband and I shared the meat platter for two for dinner and enjoyed everything on it - the loukaniko was especially delicious! For dessert, you can't miss the galatoboureko, a sweet custard dessert with the flaky phyllo dough you know and love from baklava. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend for a lunch date or dinner date and it's super versatile: great for friends, families or romantic dates. Don't miss this beautiful restaurant in downtown!

    Oh my God where do I start! We had the best date night. This place is so amazing. I went with low…read moreexpectations given my knowledge and experience with mediterranean food in miami: small portions, bland taste. This is completely different and out of this world! The food is super tasty, super fresh, portions are adequate without paying a steep price. The salad: we got a greek salad, it was way bigger than what we expected, the tomatos and feta cheese were delicious and my fiance thought that this was the star dish. Its not your basic salad. The waitress prepared it right infront of us and cut fresh tomatos and veggies on a station. Saganaki: must order, this was my favorite dish. Even though its such a simple ingredient (cheese) the flavor is crazy, they torched it and heated it infront of us and we couldn't stop eating it Souvlaki: the chicken was delicious, we got two full skewers, they serve it with fries and their special sauce which is so delicious! Even the fries were delicious and well seasoned! Octopus: this was mind blowing, especially with the meraki sauce. This is technically an appetizer but feels like a whole dish!! And its only for $24 whereas other places tend to overcharge! We had planned to order more but by that time we were full. The menu is rich and there is still so much to try. We will be heading here more frequently and sharing with you our dishes!! 5 stars well deserved! Instagram: @ri_reviews961

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    Private event - upstairs
    Private event - upstairs
    Filet Mignon kabob platter
    Filet Mignon kabob platter
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    Jaffa - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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