I never thought this would be the place to bring me out of Yelp retirement, but here we are. I've loved Motek for years--since the hole in the wall Downtown spot--and have had great meals at Brickell too. So when my dad's birthday came around, easy choice: good food, good service. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the worst dining experiences I've had in years. It started small. I ordered a jalapeño margarita while waiting for my party, but that's not what I got. When I asked for a jalapeño to add myself, the waiter brought something that looked (and tasted) like a Mediterranean banana pepper--delicious, but definitely not something you can use for a cocktail. No biggie. None of my party had been to MOTEK, so the waiter goes over everything, including the specials. I order apps for the table, perfect. Waiter comes back, lets me know the Moroccan cigars are not available, which is a bummer, bc I hadn't stopped talking about them earlier. NO BIGGIE, I ordered something else. Appetizers have come out, we ate everything. Nobody has come to clear the apps or ask for the main course order. I flag down our waiter and we ask for the special he had mentioned earlier as the main course for the table. Perfect. Except he comes back and tells us its not available. Mmmm.. ok.. I ordered the burger, medium instead. My guests ask for the lamb, but guess what??!!!? ALSO NOT AVAILABLE! Now I'm getting irritated. Because why cant you just let us know what's not available before ordering? This is now the THIRD thing weve ordered that is not available Once the food comes out, I think all will be forgotten, but NO. Thats where things really went downhill. FIRST OF ALL, all the app dishes were just sitting there, nobody had cleared them, nobody had brought fresh plates. When I again had to look around and flag a waiter down, no apologies, he just looked annoyed I needed something. I then had to "bother" him for utensils. And again for napkins.  The burger that came was medium rare, with blood coming out to the point the bun was soaked in it. But we had now been waiting sooooooo long, because nobody comes to check on us, that at this point we are all starving. My guests ordered the shawarma which was EXTREMELY salty and very underwhelming. OH! Also forgot to mention we found a FLY IN THE BEER to which the waiter barely blinked and did not apologize for which also left me in shock. At this point I'm actually embarrassed that I picked this place which not only had bad food, but VERYYYY bad service. But it is my dads birthday, so on the way to the bathroom, I see the hostess that had sat me earlier and asked her if she can please relay to the waiter (who obviously cannot be found) to bring out some baklava to do a little happy birthday singing. What happened next? Nothing. we just sat there making conversation while I waited for the "surprise". At some point, maybe TEN MINS LATER, a waiter drops a plate of spoons on the table. SPOONS. NO DESERT. Look, we all know the "HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGING" is not really a "surprise", but now we're all sitting there, wanting to get out, staring at a tray of spoons. After about 20 mins, I'm really starting to lose it, and flag down someone els and announce in front of the table that we are STILL waiting for happy birthday dessert. Finally, maybe ten mins later they come out with the baklava and a cheesecake that we did NOT ask for but its "on the house". Gee, thanks. You'd think thats the end and that my waiter would want to get us out of there and give us the bill, but nope. We still sat there for another 10 mins, looking around for the waiter who never seemed to be around when we needed him. And of course, why would he care about service when  20% gratuity is already included. A JOKE. Overall, one of the worst dining experiences I've had in  YEARS. Even if the food wasn't stellar , good service could have really saved the day. Would not ever recommend again. $400 I would have happily spent somewhere else. read more

We cane here to celebrate Valentines Day with our parents, and it was an amazing experience! We ordered multiple plates to share and try a bit of everything. The mushroom hummus was soo good, and it came with complimentary pita bread. And if you're into spicy fish dishes, the Moroccan Fish was delicious (my fav of the night). All the food tasted fresh and amazing. Only thing is, the portion sizes are a little on the small side. The service was spectacular! Everyone was super attentive and the food came out extremely fast. And the inside is beautiful; there are trees decorating the insides, plenty of seating, and it was such a nice vibe. And since it was Valentines Day, they gave us roses! Adorable!! read more

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Motek was not the most impressive restaurant I've been to. Especially for Mediterranean food. However, their service was great! These are a few items I got: 1. Crispy Eggplant which was one of the best items we got. Definitely would rate 4/5. The crunch and flavor were great! 2. Hummus Tehina: Not impressed by their hummus, I have had better more authentic hummus in Michigan. Would rate 2.8/5. 3. Spain Pita: This was pretty yummy and the consistency of the pita was great. Nice and soft and melted into our mouth. Would rate 3.9/5. 4. Garden of Paradise cocktail: This drink is made very well! Kind of a scam because the ice takes up the entire drink but it tasted so good! Would rate 4.3/5. read more

Motek Brickell - Crispy Eggplant - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Some of the best Israeli food in town! I've been for brunch and dinner and both are incredible. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Spanish flatbread, schnitzel, and hummus are my favs, but everything's delish. They've got great drinks too!! The restaurant is really cute in side as well and the servers are super attentive. Love it here! read more

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Had the pleasure of dining with Andres. Great Mediterranean cuisine experience. Food was fresh and full of flavor. read more

Went for a few drinks and apps on a rainy day and everything was excellent! AJ was our bartender and helped us with recommendations and all were fantastic! Would highly recommend! read more

Pretty restaurant with a veg-friendly menu on the 4th floor of the Brickel Center. Nice option for a group that likes to share. We tried a bunch of small plates: classic hummus, babaganoush, pickles, and grilled halloumi were all good if basic options. Dips come with huge pieces of pita that are soft and warm from the oven. Cauliflower tabbouleh was my fave. Crunchy cabbage salad with a fresh mint honey vinaigrette was also tasty. Split a couple of desserts. Knafeh is good to try if you've never had it, but it's not my fave dessert. The babka bread pudding with chocolate crumble and poached pears was better- not too sweet. Service was meh. Took my wine glass before it was empty. Never brought serving spoons for the shared dishes. We ordered a first round of small plates to share, but our server never came back to take an entrée order or ask if we wanted another drink. We gave up and ended up just moving on. Food was tasty, though, so worth checking out. read more

Motek has been on my foodie radar awhile, but I wasn't aware they had a location in Brickell. We had stopped off for an early dinner at River Oyster on New Year's Day, only to find out they don't serve dinner until 6pm. They did serve happy hour though so after cocktails and a few small bites, we knew we needed some real food to soak up the booze. Conveniently, right across the street was Brickell City Centre. We had tacos on our radar but when I got up to the level the Mexican place was on, I spied Motek. It was a sign from the food gods! Overall if I'm being honest, I did not love LOVE the meal here. But I think that was more of short-sightedness on our part, and not Motek. I wanted to try the fried cauliflower, my man wanted the zucchini latkes and the falafel, so that ended up being a lot of fried, fried, and more fried. Bad move. Each dish was technically very well balanced, but we really could have done with more variety. On to a breakdown of the food. 1. Pita I think who ever makes the pita sold their soul the devil. It's like nothing I've ever had. So fluffy and delicate, like a giant pillow from made of hopes and dreams and a little char to keep you grounded. It was so beautiful I could have cried. 2. Hummus Roasted Eggplant The hummus was really interesting. It had a poached egg, but was deep fried...so Idk if that's really something you can call poached. The hummus was unique though, and unbelievably creamy. Definitely some witchcraft happening there. I dig it. The eggplant topping was cooked to perfection. 3.) Crispy Cauliflower This was actually my least favorite thing out of what we ordered. It was just a bit too sweet for me, but that could be because my body has been detoxing from a diet of sugary crack from the holidays and it has just had enough. 4.) Zucchini latkes These were pretty tasty, but like the fried cauliflower, there was too much sweetness happening for my taste. Thankfully it was just in the labneh, and the menu does mention it. I just avoided it so no biggie. The latkes by themselves were quite good though - crisp and flavorful for days! 5.) Falafel This was a very petite portion but as I was all fried out, it was perfect. I loved the fried eggplant served on top. It was like butter on the tongue! While I wasn't sold on all of the food, the service was attentive and fast, and the server noted that gratuity was included. Most servers won't tell you and will just bank on you tipping double unknowingly. While not in any particular hurry, I would return again in the future. I think this could be a fun place for happy hour with a group where we can try a variety of hot and cold mezzes. Or perhaps a dinner for date night where the entrees get to stand out. read more

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I'm generally a fan of Motek. I find that the food is always good, and always fresh. I hadn't been to the Brickell location before this past Monday when I visited for lunch with a colleague. The Brickell Motek may just be the prettiest yet. It's so pretty I posted a picture of it. When we arrived around noon the restaurant wasn't busy and I noticed there were several servers standing around waiting for patrons. My friend and I were seated immediately and we were starving so we started with the hummus tehina which was excellent. The pita bread is to die for. I then had the cabbage salad with roasted salmon and my friend took my recommendation and ordered the Arayes burger with a salad. The food was all perfect. At one point, I realized I needed more dressing and was having trouble finding our server. So, I asked one of the ones that was standing around doing nothing if he would please get me more dressing. Instead of getting the dressing himself, he waited for our server to reappear and then told her to go get it (I could have done that myself). Our server was clearly busy and he was not, so it was frustrating to see that instead of giving her a hand, he opted instead to continue to stand around doing nothing. Anyway, after our meal with ordered cortaditos which were delicious, but served in small glasses which get very hot. It would be better if they were served in small cups with handles in order to avoid burning patrons. No matter what, I'll keep going to Motek because the food is great, but the service needs some help. read more

Motek Brickell - So pretty! - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Very nice. Great food. Had hummus, labneh, horiatiki, shawarma, kanefeh. Service was OK. Ambiance and decor very nice. Had good time. read more

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4.5 stars (will depend on your expectations) First and foremost, keep in mind that this restaurant can get full quickly so try to aim for a reservation or be ready to wait a little bit (more on this later). Since the moment you walk in to Motek Cafe an upscale experience begins. The seating area is varied and offers "outdoor seating" (balcony) and indoor. Both are great to enjoy a meal with friends, family, dates. Additionally, the decoration make it quite unique. But the highlight of our experience was the service and food. Service was very cordial, quick, and most importantly for me, they were transparent on the water and number of dishes. We ordered 5 small plates during our visit ($45 per person including tip, no drinks). Each of the dishes that we tried was full of flavor, delicious, and if you order correctly you can get a wide range of taste profiles. From an earthy mushroom hummus, to a tangy pickled vegetables, to a fresh tuna ceviche. Additionally, service is very quick, we waited around 10 minutes for our food. The reason behind the 4 star rating is the price. You can find similar tasting dishes in other middle eastern restaurants that are cheaper, but a Motek you do get an upscale experience, at the Brickell City Centre. So if you are expecting a high price this is for sure a 5 star experience. My Criteria 5 stars: The best food I have ever had, or an excellent option given the price. 4 stars: Good food, a restaurant I look forward to trying again. 3 stars: Good food, a restaurant that I am indifferent to. 2 stars: Below average experience, will not go again. 1 stars: This restaurant should be closed. read more

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We had an over the top amazing meal at Motek. The drinks are unusual and delicious. We also loved the branzino and the chicken schnitzel. I would get either of those dishes again. The desserts are also unique beautiful and yummy. The service was super attentive. Weirdly they don't take cash but that was fine with us. We will be back! read more

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Great food and service. Timely food delivery and everything was superb. A bit pricey but no more so than others.

If you're looking for great Mediterranean and fresh cuisine you have to try this place. Everything was so fresh and tasty. It's a small place and can seem very crammed but manageable. The service is good and makes good recommendations if it's your first time. The music isn't too loud and good enough to enjoy and hear yourself talk. read more

The best hummus ever! I don't even know how to describe it. We were amazed from start to finish. Amazing service, beautiful restaurant and delicious food. I definitely recommend it! read more

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One of the best Mediterranean restaurant! The server was so helpful in explaining each dish and finding what we would love most. He was able to find me a dairy-free dessert that I absolutely loved. Cannot wait to dine again! read more

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Amazing especially for a mall restaurant. Went for brunch and everything was delicious and perfect for sharing. We got the breakfast plate, the dumplings, and French toast and cappuccinos. I did see they have espresso martinis that I must try next time. Perfect for a good start to a good shopping day or to catch up with friends casually. Beautiful scenery and service was excellent. read more

Motek Brickell - Breakfast platter, French toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Very slow service. We were there for a late lunch at 2:00 and it took over 1 1/2 hours for our food to come out. Was delicious, just slow.

AJ was the best! Super attentive and always getting us what we need. Happy hour was great read more

Motek Brickell - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Burger, Schnitzel & Fries. OKAY. Big and fat delicious Burger which tasted GOOD but is not worth $29. The Fries were NOTHING SPECIAL and I couldn't detect the Za'atar Seasoning. The Chicken Schnitzel was SUBPAR and not made better being breaded with Sesame Seeds. WALK DON'T RUN. read more

Motek Brickell - Wagyu Burger & Za'atar Fries. - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We had a finally a good Mediterranean experience! WOW ! Will go back for Turkish & Chicken Shish Kabab. Halva Silan Ice cream is highly recommended also Good service and nice ambiance Try to expand to Orlando read more

This place is beautiful. The hostess was nice and sat us outside. Our server was just okay. The music was so loud we couldn't communicate with him or each other much. We ordered Hummus and Pita 7/10. The cheese pizza 7/10. And the special Wood grilled Chicken 8/10. And the Halva ice cream 6/10. The lentils and rice on the chicken were cold and hard but the chicken itself was amazing. read more

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Simply amazing food, love their creations so delicious!!! Best middle eastern restaurant in Miami

This place is spectacular!!! The scenery is beautiful and it is a larger location then thought. The inside has beautiful botanical garden like!! The food and drinks were spectacular, but honestly before I get to that our experience was made by the waitress. Her name was Luana and she was absolutely spectacular! She helped make recommendations, joked with the family, and ensured we had everything needed to have a wonderful dinner. The was attentive and so lovely. If I could I would give her a 15/10!! Now the food was amazing I could think we order almost every thing off the menu. The crispy cauliflower and zucchini latkes were amazing, they were crispy and soft on the inside! Now the cold mezze were amazing! We got to he spicy greek feta, babaganoish which were delicious. The my favorite two would have to be the muhammara and the labneh za atar!! The were both delicious in there own way! The prime beef hummus was also delicious. I would definitely recommend ordering a bunch and sharing it's the best way to go! For the mains we got the lamb shawarma which was also amazing but definitely sharing size. The lamb kebab was amazing as well perfect portion for one! And the moroccan fish was also amazing it came with a little lid of bread that was so cute and yummy! The drinks were amazing as well we got the motek margaritas and the passion!! read more

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This is my third time at Motek and third location I've visited. If you're in the mood to venture into a new cuisine or simply satisfy your cravings for Mediterranean, you won't regret it. I love the ambiance at all locations and the beautifully decorated restaurants by Motek. Service hasn't failed so I give Motek five stars all around. read more

Motek Brickell - Chicken Schnitzel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Beautiful restaurant for a flavorful, sit-down lunch while in BCC. Definitely recommend the chicken schwarma, very tender chicken with delicious seasoning. We may have experienced a bit of a language barrier with the waitress, because I did order a glass of Malbec twice and it took some time to get to me...first with a takeout box coming to me instead before the glass of wine (clearly a misunderstanding). Loved that they were playing music from the region, I even heard some Greek music! read more

Motek Brickell - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

First time trying this spot located upstairs in Brickell city centre. Ambience is great!! Decor is beautiful. Service great I went for brunch so had a breakfast and kebab in pita. Both were amazing! The sides for the breakfast and bread paired really well. The kebab/pita was tender, perfectly cooked and flavorful. Would deff go again! read more

Motek Brickell - Breakfast - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Good menu but the food is unbearably salty, and the main meat entrees do not come with any other sides despite being the price of a full meal. They also blast the music so loud, you can't even hear your own thoughts. read more

Coming from middle eastern background, Motek makes me feel closer to home. It's so special to have food and an atmosphere that connects you to your roots. I went on Friday for Shabbat with my family, excited to bring them to this location and all of us ended up being extremely disappointed. Each dish they brought out was smaller in size than usual and lacked flavor. The hummus was watery, the salmon had no spice, the pita was small, and by the end I just didn't want to eat anymore. When I went to the south beach location a week before, the meal was incredible and topped all experiences there. So this was disappointing. I hope the team looks into their food quality again. read more

@motekcafe NOW OPEN IN BRICKELL, miami, florida transported my friends and I on a journey to our favorite meals in the Eastern Mediterranean with a variety of all day brunch plates and brunch specials, plates and more! PS -- DO NOT skip on their flat pita and challah french toast read more

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Motek is my top two favorite Mediterranean restaurants in Miami. The Coral Gables location is my favorite but the Brickell City Center one is closest to me so I go there more often. The service at the Brickell location is hit or miss. Food is always good, however this time our flat pita was a bit burnt on the side. My favorite dishes are the hummus tehina, crispy cauliflower, and arayas burger. The Israeli salad is also lemony and light and the babaganoush is pretty good too. The pitas that come with the dips are sooo fluffy! The ambiance is nice both inside and outside- I prefer sitting outside during the day for a casual lunch and inside at night for a more elevated vibe. read more

Motek Brickell - Crispy eggplant - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I really do like Motek, but if I compare this to the OG location downtown, this one isn't the one I'll return to. I do feel like the prices are higher at the Brickell location, but the portions are smaller. For example, the salmon in Brickell is nearly $30 and comes with nothing - literally nothing. I got salmon downtown and it was a huge portion with rice and other veggies. I enjoyed my chicken schnitzel very much until I found a piece of someone's hair. I frankly lost my appetite after that and didn't finish it. It's a really stunning location, and if you are looking for the nicest Motek, this is it. It's also so much bigger than the others. I'll stick to the old one though. read more

I wasn't too thrilled with this place service was okay; wasn't too helpful; I've gone to smaller places with way better variety and quality food. I ended just getting a hummus & pickled veggies and checked out quick; wasn't happy especially being where it's located you'll think it's a top notch h place? NOT won't be going back little dark and noisy... read more

Ag is the best server in Brickell Motech y'all have to come to the bar and sit down and get amazing bomb food and amazing drinks 10/-0 would recommend read more

we had a fantastic first visit to motek Brickell. we we served be Ilyan who was fantastic and really made the experience. he ensured we was looked after and was very knowledgable of the menu. the host valentina was also very welcoming. food was phenomenal, can't wait to come back ! read more

Consistently amazing food and service at Motek. Love coming to sit at the bar with AJ. He's the best and always makes sure we're taken care of. 10/10 recommend read more

What can I say? Simply the best. The appetizers, entrees, drinks, deserts, and turkish coffee. Everything is delicious, tasty and healthy, but most importantly affordable. I come here at least three times a week. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it. Also, the cleaniness, table settings, service and decoration are superb. read more

Had a long weekend in Miami and a friend who lives there recommended Motek. It didn't disappoint - food was delicious and service was great. Started with Babaganoush which was beautifully garnished with pomegranate seeds that gave it very interesting and distinct taste. For main I had the Arayes which was delicious as well. Complimented the dinner with Nana Swizz cocktail which had rum, honey, blossom water, mint and lime. And last but not least - coconut flavored panacotta. read more

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i visited motek at brickell city centre for dinner and drinks with friends, and it fully lived up to the hype. we ordered a variety of tapas to share - falafel, roasted eggplant, salmon, and labneh. everything was fresh, well seasoned, and beautifully presented. i asked for a carajillo, even though it wasn't listed on the signature cocktail menu, and it was made perfectly. the atmosphere felt vibrant yet comfortable, and the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. it's the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer. i'll definitely be back. read more

Motek Brickell - carajillo - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami, Florida

Decided to visit Motek on a Saturday at 11:30 am for a pre Mother's Day brunch with my mom. Since the restaurant was just opening for the day it was pretty empty and our waiter was very attentive. The decor and vibe of the restaurant is beautiful and tasteful. The drinks were good, I ordered their version of an espresso martini with a chai foam that was Devine. For food we opted to order a bunch of dishes and share everything. We got the hummus mushroom with pita which was my personal favorite. We also ordered the Israeli salad, falafel with tahini, labneh za'tar, and the lamb shawarma plate. All were delicious with the exception of the shawarma, had a bit too much curry that overpowered the entire dish. For dessert we had the knafeh which was to die for and I would go back for again and again. All in all it was delicious but pricey. Our table of two came out to almost $250. But we enjoyed the experience and I am glad I went. read more

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