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Was so excited for this meal, but thought it was just ok. I absolutely LOVED the whipped ricotta, and I really enjoyed the bluefin tuna crudo special. The crispy cauliflower had a great crunch & good flavor, and the crispy salmon was also enjoyable. The short rib kebab had a weird flavor to me / I did not like it at all, and I was nooot a fan of the sweet potato hummus (weirdly cold / dry, flavorless). Service wasn't great. Sadly will not be returning
As a fan of Theodora, I was excited to come to Miss Ada. Surpringly, I liked this even more all because of their dips. On a Friday evening, my friend and I came in as walk-ins and got a spot at the bar. The space is a bit tight, but it works if you don't make a reservation ahead of time. I was pretty hungry, and everything we ordered was more than enough food. To start, we had the Whipped Ricotta ($14), Muhammara ($14), and Chicken Shawarma Hummus ($18). Absolutely loved every dip, which were all different in its own ways that I can't even choose a favorite. The ricotta was a sweet one that gave a nice contrast from the savory spices of the other two. I liked how much chicken they added for the hummus too, so you're getting almost a whole meal. You'll definitely need extra pita for all this, which does fill you up. We did also get a Radicchio Salad ($19) for some greens plus a Beef Kofta Skewer ($20) for some meat. Both of these dishes were solid, but could pass on them next time. Definitely recommend any of the mezze and hummus here; it's all you need. This is a really great date spot or group dinner. Perfect to have a drink or two while enjoying some pita and dips mostly.
I came here with my sister and had dinner the other night. Staff was nice and ambience is casual and intimate. Tuna crudo on the seasonal menu - a bit on the salty side but good. Muhamara - a bit too flavored if that's makes sense? The spices overpower the base flavor a bit . Also it's on the dry side. I like muhamara a little more smoother. Not my favorite muhamara Ricotta - very creamy and smooth, almost like a sweet cream cheese or creamy condensed milk. A bit nostalgic Short ribs - a little sweet, nice balance of flavor profile with the meat, vegetables and hummus. A bit on the spicier side with a kick. Pita is soft and warm very fresh, quite good!! Eat while it's still warm because it does get less good the longer you wait.
I was at this dimly lit and popular restaurant as a late birthday present for one other person a while ago. They describe themselves as Mediterranean, but their menu is more Levantine, with mostly Israeli influences, and the name comes from a Hebrew word as well. This is the sister restaurant to the very difficult to get into but outstanding Theodora. The latter is much better than this place, but their style is very different, so it's harder to compare. The latter specializes in open fire and dry aging thanks to their Josper grill, while this place is more casual with small sharing/mezze style. The person I was with primarily eats vegetarian food, so we stuck with mostly vegetables outside of one of my skewers, and we enjoyed our food overall. The staff was very friendly, and the inside was dimly lit, so pardon the terrible photos. From the small plates, we got the $14 Whipped Ricotta with brown butter, honey, and sage. The ricotta was soft and creamy, but it was a tad sweet. This made it a bit less balanced than the wonderful version at their sister spot, but it was still tasty and went well with their pita. I think a bit of sea salt or a bit less honey would do wonders. From the Hummus Masabaha, or masabacha, we got the Fall Salad for $18, with butternut squash, shiitake, and rosemary. The base is listed as hummus and chickpeas in tahini, with masabacha being a slightly different variant of the usual hummus, as it is a bit runnier, with most chickpeas kept whole. The topping was delicious, with plenty of earthy mushrooms along with the sweet roasted squash. I would recommend this, though they appear to switch it up occasionally with a version topped with Israeli Salad. Most of the other versions are topped with meat, and I would not mind trying their merguez or chicken liver versions. The only small plate we didn't like was the daily special, the $19 Little Gem Salad with pears, grapes, mustard lemon vinaigrette, watercress, and pepitas. The topping was nice with the bit of sweetness from the pears and grapes, but there wasn't that much of it compared to the overabundant lettuce. I found the mustard flavor a bit overpowering, so the overdressed salad wasn't tasty after a while. The remaining savory dishes were two of the skewers. I had the delicious Dry Aged Beef Kofta for $21, with pine nuts, miso tahini, habanero relish, and shallots. Kofta can range in spots, with some being a little bit too dry and not meaty enough. This was the opposite, with the kofta being tender and rich, with the pine nuts adding a nice crunch. Otherwise, there was a bit of spice from the relish, the miso tahini added some umami, and the grilled shallots added another fun texture. This was excellent. I tried a bit of the other person's $19 Halloumi, served with green tahini, peas, husk cherries, and silan. This was also tasty, though definitely a lot less flavored in my dish. The green tahini had a nice, slightly nutty flavor, and I liked that the halloumi had good grill marks. We shared a dessert at the end. This was the reasonably priced and alright Kanafeh, which was $9, with kadaif, lavender, goat cheese, and honey lavender gelato. Kanafeh, along with its 10 other spellings, is one of my favorite Middle Eastern desserts, if not my favorite, so I'm a bit of a kanafeh snob. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet compared to some other places, with a bit of funk from the goat cheese and a unique bit of floral flavor from the lavender. However, the cheese pull lacked slightly, and I prefer the kadaif, or shredded filo, to have a bit more crisp to it. It was still good, and hard to complain at that price point, especially when served with gelato, which added more sweetness and more of that unique floral flavor. While not nearly as good as Theodora, I would still recommend this place. If I were to go back, I would order one of the hummus and probably the same skewer.
I came here on a sunday evening with a reservation and got seated immediately! We were out in the patio area which was cute, but extremely loud. Our waiter was super attentive and helped us out with what to pick from the menu. We ordered 4 dishes to share: Whipped ricotta (10/10) we cleaned the plate it was so good Short rib hummus (8/10) really good with a slightly spicy kick to it Mackerel skewer (9/10) this was a special and had really crispy skin. The Aji sauce was also good! Octopus skewer (9/10) perfectly cooked with a nice crisp! We left stuffed and would absolutely come again
My 2 friends and i came on a Friday night at 915pm and were able to get an outdoor table fairly quickly. They sat my friend who was there by herself before we got there which was nice. We ordered the labne, sweet potato, hummus, short rib with hummus and the half chicken. And that was enough to split between the three of us. We got a second order of pita. And we each got a drink. The total came out to about 50 bucks per person. Definitely a little expensive but very delicious. Our server was amazing.
My friend got a reservation for Sunday brunch and it was bustling when we got there. Friendly staff and no delays in service. We were seated in the back heated patio area. Got to try a variety of plates and enjoyed the merguez the most, but it definitely had a spicy kick to it. Boreka was nice and flaky. French toast felt bit too sweet
First time back since they opened and so glad I did! Brunch was delicious. We had a reservation and were seated right away. They've expanded with outdoor seating in the front and more in the covered backyard. We shared some dips, market salad, three cheese pizza, and chicken schnitzel between three of us and it ended up being more than enough food. Our favorites were the Malawach pizza and Lamb shawarma hummus. Would like yo try dinner next!
Service: 4.7/5 Food: 3.9/5 Price: $40+ Quite a popular choice, we could only get a 5PM resy. I appreciate that the check-in area has heated lamps for these cold winter nights. Deceptively large space, though I didn't get to explore much as we were sat at the front of the restaurant + I didn't venture to the bathroom. We had a super helpful waiter who answered our questions + gave us guidance on how many dishes to order + what portion sizes to expect. Dishes (aside from entrées) come out in quick succession, beginning almost immediately. 20 min in, we already had 1/2 our our order. General consensus of the food: shareable, small portions (think tapas), slightly overpriced (esp skewers), + BOLD flavors (esp the soup). But maybe I'm not appreciating all of the ingredients + craftsmanship. *recommend What I Ordered: - Pita Bread*: warm + fresh, probably, one of the best I've had - Chicken Shawarma Hummus: regular hummus, dry chicken - Fried Cauliflower: not super crispy, tangy sauce - Jerusalem Artichoke Soup: OH MY, so many layered FLAVORS + a growing spice, small + we split, liked the crunchy almonds - Salmon Belly Skewer*: so tender + flavorful, too much labneh plated, keep your pita for this - Kanpachi Crudo*: met expectations, fresh fish - Winter Greens Salad: tart vinaigrette dressing, good contrast to the rest of our meal, sweet figs even in winter - Hanger Steak (medium rare): came out too rare, not sure the cut, probably overpriced
sweet potato hummus ($14) - saw a bunch of people recommend this but i personally didn't really see the hype - it was just sweet potato with a bit of spice mixed with other flavors that i wasnt really fond of - i realized i like my sweet potato just plain and charred instead of something too fancy - it's not bad but im not impressed whipped ricotta ($14) - this was very yummy! I thought it would be quite heavy but when paired with the pita bread it was just right - light and fluffy with a light drizzle of honey made it a great ricotta - however, ive had better ricotta before at theodora lamb shawarma ($20) - i wasn't expecting it to be a dip but it was delicate and delicious anyways - this is probably my fav dish out of all 3 - the dip was strong and smooth; tasted unique but not anything too impressive either - the lamb was super tender but it was quite strong; i dont think people would've been able to handle it if theyve never had lamb before rating: 4/5 - everything we ordered was good and the quality is definitely there so it's a solid 4 but nothing really stood out - ive had better and more innovative dips elsewhere - the vibe is cute though! It's a perfect brunch spot decorated with plants; feels like a cozy little tree house - quick service; nothing to note IG: @nom.noms.only
Came here for bunch on a nyc trip, we wanted to go Theodora but it was closed and this place is owned by the same group --------------------------------- Food: my friend and I split 4 small plates for brunch, we ordered the lamb hummus and whipped ricotta and shakshuka and a egg/pickle sandwich dish, we both really liked the lamb hummus and the whipped ricotta. The whipped ricotta was so unique, it was creamy with hints of rosemary and honey. The lamb was tender and the hummus tasted very fresh Recommendations: whipped ricotta, lamb hummus Affordability: well priced Ambiance: we sat in the outdoor heated patio which was lovely given it was a freezing weekend Service: great! Good for: small plates/shared meals, brunch
so so divine! Located in the heart of Fort Greene lives Miss Ada serving up some delicious bites. Came in for Saturday brunch and had a lovely time! Started with the Harissa Spicy Bloody Mary, and then proceeded to order just about everything. The shukshukah fell a little flat to me, but everything else was really great. Ambiance and energy are very cute for date night, family visit, etc. Will be back for dinner!
Solid overall. I had three small plates, which was a sufficient quantity for one person. The falafel was my favorite - strong notes of garlic and tasty accompaniments of pickled vegetables and harissa. The crispy cauliflower was also very good, with a satisfying crunch and nice sour notes from the amba. The Israeli salad hummus masabacha was nothing special - decent hummus topped with some diced veggies in a light dressing. Every dish was of pretty good quality, but nothing stood out compared to other similar Mediterranean restaurants. The whole meal worked out to $66 with tax and tip, which felt a bit overpriced.
Miss Ada surely did not disappoint! I had this bookmarked for so long, but never made it here. Everything we ordered was nutty in a way you could tell they were made from real ingredients. I came with one other person. We didn't order a whole lot but I was stuffed with just these dishes. Definitely better to come with a bigger group to try more items on the menu! 1. MALAWACH (SAVORY PANCAKE, EGG, TOMATO, SCHUG) 14 2. MUHAMARRA (ROASTED RED PEPPER, PECANS, BREADCRUMBS) 11 3. SHORT RIB HUMMUS (ALMONDS, HARISSA, CURRANTS) 16 read more
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3 years ago
The dips here are INSANE. This is the perfect place to come with lots of friends and get one of everything. The muhamara was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Fresh warm pita bread. The shakshuka was good but nothing special. The dips were the star of the show by far. Falafel were well seasoned but very wet which was a strange texture. The service was attentive. The outdoor seating is perfect. Inside is cozy. read more
everything here was yum!!! you will not be disappointed!!!! from aesthetics of food to interior to flavor it was all 10/10. only thing is service did feel a bit rushed, granted it was a busy sunday brunch hour so can't be upset. read more
4 years ago
My best friends live in Brooklyn and swear by this spot and I finally has the privilege of trying it. If you like DIPS, this is your place. We started off with the babaghanoush, two types of hummus, the feta, and the red pepper dip. We added in many kebabs, with my favorite being the salmon one. We also got the cauliflower (a MUST) and some dessert. They also have this amazing rosemary blood orange soda that I recommend as a mocktail. You literally cannot go wrong here and I'm coming back as soon as I can (maybe tomorrow and the day after and the one after that?). read more
3 years ago
Ok this place is really cute but very busy. Luckily we snagged a table in the corner away from thick of the chatter. Started off with mocktails - so happy for the dedicated menu section for na drinks. I got the guava lavender and didn't taste any of those flavors. It was just a sweet sparkly juice. And my friend got the house plum soda and her glass was twice as big as mine. As a starter, we got a babaganoush which is generally my fav dip to order and sweet potato hummus. The babaganoush is the WORST I've ever had. Vinegary mush..no flavor of roasted eggplants. The store bought one tastes better than theirs - it was a huge disappointment. The sweet potato hummus was actually very tasty and we enjoyed that. The smokiness, the creaminess and little almonds were just right. The pita was fresh too! Then we got a kale salad. I'm not the one to ask about it since I'm not crazy about kale. But I did really love the roasted pumpkin seeds on top. The falafel was also good, a little spicy and a nice soft texture. And finally the zaatar crusted salmon - the fish was well prepared and the spices had a great balance. Eggplant with labne was a nice touch. However what's up with the onions! They're super hard and pretty much raw on the inside. I thought it was a yummy root vegetable until I took a bite. Definitely left the onions behind. Since I got the fish I spent over $80 and don't think it was really worth it. Good ambiance, cool playlist, but hit or miss on the food. read more
3 years ago
This was one of our best meals during our trip to NY. The hostess was a bit on the chilly side with our check in. Low key and comfy ambiance with low lighting. The food here is prepared in away that the spices allow the main ingredient to shine and isn't hidden by overwhelming flavors or hidden in hot sauces and gravy. We sat at the bar and was hosted by a very low key, bartender who recommended how the order should be placed and some of his favorite dishes. All the dishes were flavorful and stellar. I left here feeling grateful that there are still establishments that can serve up good food without the huge price tag, it's not inexpensive, but worth the every bite. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
The food here is so good. We went for lunch when we were in NYC for our anniversary. They even got us free dessert. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Finally got to try Miss Ada back in the summer, and it did not disappoint! The prime spot to catch up with friends over several mezzes and drinks. read more
1 year ago
We went here 2 years ago and then came back 2 years later - still one of the best restaurants in NY. read more
I hear people on the internet raves about Miss Ada all the time, and even our waiter is surprised that this is our first time visiting. I get why it's a popular spot! I love the buzzy dimly lit local restaurants like this, plus the location is so great as it's right next to Fort Greene Park. We went for a nice short walk there while waiting for our table, and I think it sets the tone for a pleasant evening. I haven't had a handful of Mediterranean food in my life, and I sorta expect more from the food here. My favorite is definitely the freshly made chewy pita bread. The hummus with the short rib is our favorite. 1/2 brick chicken dish is under-seasoned. It's just very hot, and the red sauce doesn't quite work in here. Hanger steak is a decent dish, but not my favorite. Chocolate babka is just as expected. I wish the babka was warm. Lots of options on the drink menu! Glad I tried! I had a great time! I'd take friends or family here if they crave Mediterranean food or really want to know what Miss Ada is about. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Made reservation for Sunday brunch. Food came out within 5 minutes of ordering! Malawach - fried pancake was the highlight! Reminds me of green onion pancake but with Mediterranean sauces. Comes hot and flaky, eat it quick. Lamb shawarma - the lamb was overcooked so that was disappointing. Everything came lukewarm Sabich - only a single slice of eggplant. Fairly disappointing since that's the main ingredient. Overall, the shawarma plates could have used more hummus, but quality was good. read more
5 years ago
Excellent brunch at Miss Ada. I had been wanting to come here forever because of the fabulous Yelp reviews and I'm so glad I finally did. I sat at their outdoor cafe, which is covered in case it's raining and has heaters for when it gets cold. I started with their boozy chai drink, which was an awesome twist on my usual cafe order. For food, they recommend splitting a few dishes so my friend and I got a small plate, a hummus dish, and a main. For the small plate we got the whipped ricotta which was outstanding and my favorite part of the meal. The brown butter and honey + sage really give it a delicious flavor. For the hummus dish, we got the merguez and it was also to die for. Seriously the merguez hummus and the whipped ricotta are two of the best brunch dishes I've had in a while. We also got the shakshuka, which was very tasty but not quite as mind blowing as the other two dishes. I'd repeat those two and order a different main next time. The service was also prompt and friendly. Overall a 5 star experience. read more
Never have I been to a place where I ordered more than 10 items and there were all delicious. The food here is amazing and the server was nice and attentive as well. Never felt like I had to chase him down even on a crowded Saturday evening. We sat in the very back on this half patio which was nice and the restaurant itself has a nice ambiance. Just recommend making reservations ahead (days or even a week out) as it books up fast. read more
5 years ago
Miss Ada is almost sneaky good. On the menu the dishes seem pretty simple. But execution on the food is top notch. I went on a busy friday night. Sat out on the sidewalk. It started prett bumpy because we didnt get any service for 10 mins or so. Felt like they sort of forgot we were there. Once the realized tho service was pretty standard; friendly and attentive. They even gave us a free app because they were sorry. We got the lamb hummus to start. Easily one of the best things I ate all year and by far the best hummus Ive ever had! For an entree I order the zatar salmon. It was a little too fine dining honestly. It was delicious and well cooked but it was salmon with toppings. There was about 2 bites of shallot and eggplant and a solid portion of salmon. So most of the time i was just eating salmon by itself. I suggest you get sides (Thank me later). read more
3 years ago
Mediocre brunch unfortunately. I was here when it first opened and I remember it being excellent. This time, I'm not sure what happened. We sat at the bar, which is nice. Ordered with the bartender, and no longer than two minutes after we ordered the food arrived. I'm not sure why, but food that comes out too quickly automatically puts me on alert. The winter salad hummus was a nice idea, but it would have been nicer and more flavorful with warm toppings. The whipped ricotta didn't have much flavor at all and the shakshuka had undercooked eggs and the sauce just wasn't great. We finished with the babka, which also wasn't what we expected. The crème fraiche didn't seem to work with the babka. It's a shame as it's a nice restaurant but I wouldn't return. read more
5 years ago
My husband dined here a couple of months ago and loved the food, so naturally, I had to try the food too. We ordered the whipped Ricotta and chicken shawarma as appetizers. They served with warm pita pieces. They were good but we found that the whipped Ricotta was a bit salty. He said last time he ate it was sweet, so not sure why today it was salty. We also ordered the Mackerel skewer and half chicken brick. These dishes were good. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate babka with Gelato which was delicious. I wouldn't mind dining here again and trying other dishes. read more
1 year ago
Another fantastic brunch at Miss Ada. The speed at which the kitchen was able to serve the food is quite remarkable. The interior isn't loud or raucous. Everything was just as good if not better the second time. read more
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2 years ago
So great. Most recent visit, we came with a group of three and ordered a lot: several dips (ricotta, sweet potato hummus, baba, muhamarra, fall salad hummus), some appetizers (cauliflower, straciatella, kale salad), a couple skewers (short rib and halloumi), and the babka for dessert. The dips were all incredible, especially the sweet potato, baba, and muhamarra. (The pita that comes on the side was incredible too.) Of the rest, we also really loved the cauliflower and the babka, and both skewers would be re-order candidates as well. I still haven't tried either of their lamb hummuses -- neither of the veggie versions I've had on my two visits to date have truly blown me away. We'll definitely be back. read more
6 years ago
Had high expectations from this place but it just wasn't what I thought it would be. Caveat that we came for brunch so maybe dinner would be a different experience? we had: BABAGANOUSH: didn't really taste the eggplant. maybe it lacked texture? They also didn't give much of it, but more of just a really thin layer spread on a plate. didn't taste the ginger aioli but there was definitely a lot of za'atar. CHICKEN SHAWARMA HUMMUS: Pretty to look at and very flavorful. There's a good amount of chicken on top and tasty with the pita. THE PITA: have to say that the pita was quite hard to chew. I found myself really struggling with ripping the pita off with my teeth. MALAWACH: This was my favorite. The savory pancake was soft (not like the hard pita) and the boiled egg was a nice touch. I topped it off with chicken shawarma. YUM. The outdoor seating in the front is a little questionable. The tables felt very close together and the table we sat on was spilling on to the sidewalk so people were walking directly next to us. read more
2 years ago
I just went in for apps to hold be over for dinner res nearby. I was very close to cancelling my dinner plans because the food was delicious, the drinks hit the spot, and the service was fast. I will definitely be going here again. read more
Miss Ada in Fort Greene is a mediterranean restaurant serving Israeli and other mediterranean dishes in a backyard patio setting. We came for brunch and started off with the beet hummus, nutworthy whipped ricotta, and iced cha chas (basically an alcoholic iced chai). For entrees we had the Israeli breakfast, crispy chicken schnitzel, shakshuka, and french toast. The food was all delicious and perfectly suited for a wholesome brunch. The dips in particular were 10/10 and I would come back and happily go to town on the fresh pita and dips alone read more
2 years ago
Love the great food and vibes for dinner. Everything was delicious especially the whipped ricotta, sweet potato hummus, falafel, chicken and spicy pork hummus. Also the kale salad was refreshing and the chocolate babka for dessert was amazing! Will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
i have been meaning to come here for some time and wow did it deliver. between 2 people we got the whipped ricotta, chicken schwarma hummus, and the hanger steak. was more than enough food to go around. every dish to be honestly had superb quality and you probably can't go wrong with anything on this menu. The dips came out very quickly after we ordered which was great! I came here to celebrate an anniversary and they gave us a mango sorbet to which was a great plus. I originally wouldn't have thought to order it but after this would probably reorder when I come back. the flavor was IMMENSELY mango it almost tasted like biting into a mango. definitely one of the best sorbets i've had. read more
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Miss Ada was great! Was able to walk in on a Sunday night to get an outdoor table for 4 people. I'd recommend getting a reservation if you want to sit in the covered outdoor area or the inside dining room. We ordered the whipped ricotta ($11), lamb shawarma hummus ($16)(a MUST), and baba ganoush ($10), and crispy cauliflower ($13) for appetizers. The dips came with warmed pita bread. For mains, we ordered 2 short rib skewers ($14 each), shakshuka ($22), and the hangar steak ($29). Everything we ordered was amazing -- my top pics were the lamb shawarma hummus and the shakshuka. Portions were on the smaller side for the price, but this was still a 5 for me just based on the taste. We also ordered a bottle of orange wine, recommended by their super fun and friendly sommelier! read more
Came around 6pm on a Friday with hopes of snagging a seat at the bar. Unfortunately, they were already taken but I was able to sit in their heated outdoor seating. Service was fast & friendly. My waiter constantly was checking on me to see how I liked the food. Speaking of, the food came out in like 10 min or less which is amazing and seems to be a common theme in other reviews. I started with the Dead Sea drink which was a delicious mezcal option that wasn't overly sweet or bitter. It was strong, it was refreshing, it was perfect. Now to the eats: The cauliflower -omggg I could eat this by the barrel full, it's amazing. Crispy, well seasoned, cooked to perfection. 100/10 The octopus- perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. My only thing was that it was overly salted and became difficult to eat after a few bites 6/10 Sweet potato hummus- ehh I had high expectations for this based on everyone's reviews and was honestly a little disappointed. While I love sweet potato & hummus, the combo just wasn't doing it for me. It tasted overly sweet in my opinion and I guess I was looking for more of a hummus taste. This was more like a sweet potato mash that would go great with a thanksgiving meal. Overall it was a pretty good meal and I understand the hype for this restaurant. Would love to go back and try some more dishes. read more
Miss Ada is a special place. Pre-COVID, mid-COVID -- whatever angle you want to take, Miss Ada looks like a queen. This spot had been on my list for quite some time before I finally visited. I live on the UWS and rarely venture to Brooklyn, which is the primary reason I didn't come here sooner. Though had I lived in the neighborhood without knowledge of the NYC restaurant scene, I probably wouldn't have given Miss Ada a second glance. It's unassuming and fairly bare bones. But the product and hospitality coming out this place is as excellent as you'll find in the whole city. If you like Mediterranean fare, coming here is a no-brainer. You'll find elevated Israeli classics that are true to their roots with an added layer of creativity. It has adapted beautifully to the new COVID reality and remains a powerhouse in the scene. Came to Miss Ada last Saturday night. We had an 8pm reservation, but weren't able to be seated until around 8:40. On some nights I'd be highly bothered, but the staff here made it all worth it. After we were waiting for about 10-15 minutes, the host brought us complimentary frozen drinks (a marg for the bf and a frosé for moi) as a gesture of appreciation for our patience. Another 15 or so minutes went by and as we were finishing up our first round, the host scurried back and informed us that our table would be ready very soon but that he'd happily bring us a second round, on them, if we'd like. We declined but thanked him graciously. Truthfully, since COVID began, I haven't been able to just stand around socially and chat with a drink in hand, so the experience was refreshing (we were on the sidewalk, Miss Ada is still fully outdoors for COVID). Once we were finally led to our table, the host assured us that he would comp some small plates for us, which he did. They really do value customer satisfaction here and the place overall is just so warm and welcoming. Part of why I wanted to come to Miss Ada was the famed backyard garden, which is as quaint and romantic as advertised. The tables are maybe a tiny bit too close together but not nearly as bad as what I've seen elsewhere. The setup is thoughtful and makes for a great dining experience. While the frozen drinks were definitely the highlight cocktail-wise (though we also tried the lavender old-fashioned, which was yummy), the wine menu was also powerful in its own right. An emphasis on natural, biodynamic wines with a diverse selection of by-the-glass options. I've generally been hesitant to get into orange wines since my first few tastes in the past weren't to my liking, but I felt adventurous here and ordered a glass once our food started arriving. I was rewarded for my curiosity -- the wine was funky and earthy but not overpoweringly bold, just what I was in the mood for. Just take their advice here! Now onto the main event. Truly magical food. The menu here is huge (even by pre-COVID standards), so it's really quite a challenge to deliberate. Sharing is recommended, encouraged, essentially mandatory, and should you not want to share maybe just take your business elsewhere? Sorry, I don't mean that. You'd just be silly not to want to try to cover every last crevice of this menu. The dips and kebabs are the royalty but it's all fair game. They're known for their za'atar-crusted salmon and their brick chicken entrees as well, but my recommendation is skip the mains, go the the littles. I'd say we covered good ground. Eats, below: Whipped Ricotta w/ Brown Butter, Honey, Sage: A++ This is truly mind-blowing. I could forgo all dessert for the rest of my life and just eat this. Seriously heavenly, decadent perfection. Sweet, rich, creamy, all the good stuff. Lamb Shawarma Hummus w Amba, Parsley: A++ It's clear why they're known for their dips here. Another unbelievable dish, served with pita but honestly you could easily just eat this straight. Rich, super flavorful and had me missing Israel. Falafel w/ Feta, Olives, Green Tahini: A++ Okay, so speaking of Israel, the best falafel I've ever had was undoubtably there. But if you want my vote for the best *fancy* falafel, Miss Ada wins in a landslide. The perfect amount of crisp on the outside and the green tahini was just next-level tasty. Salmon Belly kebab w/ Labne, Charmoula: A Wasn't quick enough to get a picture before we dug in but this was fantastic. Melt-in-your mouth good. One of the smaller skewers on the menu so ordering this could enable you to try more dishes. Short Rib w/ Red Cabbage, Israeli Mole: A+ Another perfectly seasoned, well-executed and varied dish. These kebabs are next-level and ideal for sharing. Great on their own, better in the mole. read more
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Is the outdoor seating also heated?
Yes ... in the area where we were sitting they had overhead heaters (but it was warm so they were not on)
What are must gets and everyone's favorites? Going there for dinner tmr! Thank u!
The shawarma hummus!
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