I have previously dined at another Motek location, but I was excited to try some of their other dishes. This time around, I had their cauliflower, zucchini latkes, Chicken Shawarma, and cabbage salad. The cauliflower dish comes with 3 florets that have been coated and fried in a semi sweet sauce. I liked the crunch and sauce pairing. The cabbage salad was something I had ordered before. The cabbage is cut so finely...I felt healthy and refreshed from this dish. Unfortunately, the zucchini latkes were a miss for me. The actual latkes were really hard. It was kind of like eating a pita chip, and I didn't get much flavor. I know the latkes are paired with applesauce to match with the traditional latkes, but I think having a Tzakiki sauce would have enhanced the taste. The other two were a hit, though. I loved the chicken shawarma and appreciated that it was served with a pita and small side of hummus. This dish was addicting. I was getting full at this point, but couldn't stop eating. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. You don't need the hummus because it's already so packed with flavor, but it was a nice addition. Overall, I appreciate Motek's take on classic Mediterranean dishes. They have a solid range of tapas and large plates, and the ambiance is always very peaceful and intimate. read more

If you are ordering to-go, only order from the "Bowls" section. The rest of the menu items are absurdly small portion sizes. Side order of Zatar fries were stale and not fried to order. Overall mediocre/bad for takeout. More affordable, generous and delicious options exist nearby so I am surprised it has such high reviews. You tell me, is the plate below worth 25$? I don't think so. When I can go to JRK and get double the chicken for significantly less $. And not get anything stale. read more

Motek - Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

I recently visited this restaurant on 05/04/2026 for a reservation between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Unfortunately, after leaving, I realized I had accidentally left my small black purse behind. I was notified that it had been found and returned, and I can pick it up. While I appreciate that my purse, license, and debit cards were still inside, I was very disappointed to discover that approximately $290 in cash was missing when the purse was returned to me. This situation has been extremely upsetting and concerning. I hope management takes this matter seriously, reviews any available surveillance footage, and improves the handling and security of customers' lost belongings. Trust and customer service are extremely important, and unfortunately, this experience left me very disappointed. read more

For the money, great value. Quick service, no frills, easy. If you are downtown Miami this is a good stop to fill your belly. Food is very good- great hummus. read more

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The food and service were exemplary! The best Shakshuka I've ever had. My companion had hummus and we shared out of the world Zaa'tar fries. read more

We first discovered Motek in 2020 and have been coming to the original location before they expanded. Most dishes are now greasy and it wasn't like that before. Hummus used to be way better and now it's more olive oil than hummus. It's just average lunch food that tries to seem like something that it's not. Since 2020, the prices have gone up a lot (I understand inflation and what not) but the quality went down. The tab includes 18% gratuity, and it's now standard to pay around $80 for two people to eat here. I could understand that price for the Aventura or Brickell location because you get to sit at a nice location, but the downtown location is inside a rundown office building where half of the tables are in the mall walkway. And again, it's just mid lunch food. The service is mid across all locations. This time they messed up our order and we had to wait for them to remake the dish (we ordered something completely different from what they've brought). They act like they know gratuity is included and we can't do anything about it. It feels like they are focused on opening as many new locations as possible over maintaining reasonable quality to price ratio. Somewhere in the last five years this place lost the plot and forgot what they are. read more

Motek - Downtown - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

Hibiscus tea-it was unsweetened but once you add the amount of sugar you like it's delicious Chicken shawarma- the chicken was a very good portion I only wish there was more pita bread Baklava- I wish it was a larger portion because it is small. The service was also great from everyone read more

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2/27/2025 - Searching TikTok in Los Angeles, we found this unique cafe store in Miami for a visit. We enjoyed the ambience and hospitality at the store, especially Joao, our waiter. He told me MOTEK means Sweet Heart, etc. MOTEK Cafe was opened in July 2020 as a first store in Miami. Today, the chain store has 8 locations in Miami. We all enjoyed cozy ambience (5 stars), hospitality (5 stars), drinks (4 stars) and LAHMAJUN CHIPS (4 stars). A 18% of service charge will be automatically applied if you choose to sit down for enjoying your drink and bites. It is worth my money because I can enjoy its unique cozy ambience with great service. read more

Motek - Downtown - Cappuccino $5 - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The food and service was amazing. Our waiter was kind and professional. The restaurant is beautiful and well designed. I would recommend this to everyone. It is kid friendly. read more

This is a small but nice restaurant located inside of the seybold building. I visited for lunch on December 4th and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The server explained the menu and let me know they were currently out of one of the menu items. The food was delicious and very fresh. read more

I've been to Motek in Aventura mall (downstairs restaurant and upstairs fast casual food court) - the food is always delicious! The Motek downtown is located in the Seybold building (jeweler center). I stopped in for a sweet treat: the black sesame gelato was topped with candied pecans, loads of halva, and date syrup. Absolutely divine read more

Motek - Downtown - Halva, candied pecans, date syrup on gelato - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I'm actually very surprised to see such good reviews. Although the chicken was juicy, this food has zero flavor, for all of the dishes we ordered. Disappointing. read more

Very nice Israely food! Everything was very tasty. The place is clean and beautifully decorated with flowers. I would only suggest to add just tiny bid more of jam and labane (so it will not look like I got left overs:)) I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Come for the Hummus, Stay for the Hummus Motek serves the best hummus I've ever had--smooth, whipped, ultra-creamy, and packed with flavor. Many flavors to choose from! Honestly, it's worth the drive just for that alone. It's the kind of dish that makes you pause after the first bite. While the service can be hit or miss (and often is), the food--especially the hummus--completely steals the show and makes it all worth it. If you're a hummus lover, don't skip this spot. read more

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I've visited 3 Motek locations by now and while this place is small, the service and food do not disappoint. We ordered a few different dishes and within a few minutes, I was already eating. The tables are small (built for 2), so if you're there at a busy time, it'll be hard to have space for everything you order. I had to get an additional table next to me just to lay everything out. read more

Motek - Downtown - Motek Sampler Plate, Za'atar Fries, Crispy Cauliflower - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

Motek I understand means SWEETNESS or DARLING in Hebrew which is ironic as I found the atmosphere and food the opposite. The background pounding music was loud The restaurant is a overpriced fast food place. The food was overly salted and tastes prepared. The lamb kababs ($32) are made from ground lamb which is so cheap street food quality. They added 20% tip to the bill arbitrarily ,very presumptive , and charged me $3 for tomato sauce in a dipping cup which was 1/4 full when served.. how mean. The restaurant I felt is more interested in extracting the most money from one than making it a great dining experience with excellence food. read more

Wow!! I am in love with this restaurant. We were shopping in the jewelry district and stumbled upon this small cafe in the middle of the building. The menu was hard to choose just a few things. I wanted to try it all. The server was very helpful- making sure we didn't order too much food. This will for sure be a stop every time we visit Miami read more

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Good quality food. The last two times I came here they were out of my favorite dish: lamb shawarma (sandwich). They have a policy to use the meat for the higher priced dishes. Service was good. Albeit was a little rushy toward the end. We were out before close. I enjoyed the lamb kebob. Also ordered the cauliflower app which had a good crunch tonight but was low on sauce. They were nice enough to bring some extra sauce on the side. Ambiance is a little odd in an older jewelry type mall. They do make the best of the space. It's a trek to a common not that clean bathroom. Paid street parking. read more

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I chose this place, because it was not too far away from the cruise terminal, and I wanted a big brunch before the repetitive cruise buffet, and this hit the spot! Portions are huge. No reservations at this location, but on a Saturday at 11ish, it was half empty, and there was no wait. Like others have said, it's inside a jewelry mall. They have tables inside the cafe and outside the cafe in the corridor of the jewelry mall. I chose to sit inside the cafe, it's cuter. I love the Mediterranean menu. The food felt indulgent, and I would come back next time I'm in Miami! My husband ordered the SPICY SCHNITZEL & EGGPLANT and I had the HUMMUS SHAKSHUKA that came with fresh challah bread, because I love hummus and shakshuka, so might as well combine them, but I have to say the combo didn't really work for me. I think next time I'd appreciate them separately. I also ordered a kale and pineapple smoothie, and it was delicious. They have a large dessert tray that shows what each dessert looks like (all restaurants should do this). Order the Halva ice cream, it is to die for, and I've never seen this particular dessert at other restaurants! read more

I had heard about this spot as a rec from a friend, so decided to come and get food for takeout. I was surprised to see if it was only open for takeout (not sure if I just came at the wrong time but didn't affect me). They prepped the food super quickly, and I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl. The bowl itself was very nicely plated, and I enjoyed all the sauces and the rice. The chicken shawarma was well seasoned, so I enjoyed the bowl on a whole. I didn't give them five stars mostly because I felt like it was good, but not absolutely amazing/ worth a must visit. read more

This location is very small inside the famous jewelry building in downtown. It is a great option for lunch. The food is delicious. I found that this location serves their food on point. It is always warm, tasty and nicely presented unlike some of the other ones. I truly enjoy their Arayes burger, a Lebanese grilled beef stuffed pita, with a side of fries and delicious sauces. It was served warm and fries were very tasty. Another great option is the chicken shawarma wrap made with chicken thigh, amba aoili, shredded cabbage and pickled onions. The combination of flavors is just fantastic. Prices are a bit high and they keep on going higher everytime I visit, but then again is Miami. Motek has multiple locations in Miami and not all have the same menu. I am not a fan of that but this location has very good options for lunch and the staff does a good job on serving the food warm, well seasoned and in a timely manner. read more

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Sort of a bizarre location - you have to walk into the jewelry shopping center. However, the food here is very solid. The matboucha along with the bread to start was very tasty. I love schnitzel, so I got that also. Pita and hummus on that was also great. Pita was nice and soft, and hummus was well made. Schnitzel had sesame seeds on it and was nice and crunchy - good portion too. Mint tea was nice too - got to see all the mint floating around there. Lastly, babka bread pudding was super good too. Very hot, crunchy bits with soft inside, and melty ice cream. Would eat here again! Efficient and attentive service read more

This was one of the best Mediterranean food places I've been to. The service was amazing and quick. The restaurant is inside the jewelry mall in Miami. A bit of a strange place but they do have it decorated very beautifully. We had the eggplant salad, chicken sandwich, falafel sandwiches and halloumi. Everything was absolutely incredible. I 100% recommend going here for anyone wanting some Mediterranean food! read more

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I was already familiar with some of the great food from Motek from the South Beach Wine & Food festival, so when a friend asked if I wanted to come to the downtown Miami location with a group of fellow foodies, it was an easy yes! Its location in the lobby of the Seybold Building - Miami's jewelry hub complete with armed guards at the entrance - gave it a super exclusive speakeasy vibe! That they served us right around closing time added to the exclusivity. Since ours was a group of about 16, the restaurant's staff set up our table right in the lobby (the actual restaurant space is a little on the cozy side). Served on a bed of fresh greens and tomatoes, as well as a pita bread, my chicken shish kabob was juicy and well flavored in the natural juices of the chicken. With the spicy hummus paste & ketchup, my zaatar fries definitely had a good kick to them! Besides the Sauterne dessert wine from nearby Epicurean Wine (free corkage at Motek!), my sweet tooth was sated by their creamy and jiggly coconut panna cotta topped with raspberry sauce and pistachio. Definitely a great find for Friday dinner! read more

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Food is decent, the Turkish latte was very good with traces of cardamom and made on the espresso maker. Location is not the best. Tucked into the jewelry district, it can be tricky to find and the space is incredibly tiny. If you have a party you need to eat out in the hallway. Halva ice cream 9/10 Iced turkish mocha with oat milk 6/10 Rose vanilla latte 7/10 Hot Turkish mocha with milk 8/10 Banana date tahini smoothie 9/10 "Pancake" 2/10 Falafel 7/10 Kabob 5/10 Shakshuka 8/10 Challah bread 8/10 read more

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Motek lover! I had jury duty a couple months ago, and luckily Motek is a couple blocks away from the Courthouse! My jury duty highlight was definitely lunch- i had the chance to indulge on chicken shawarma & hibiscus tea. I hope to visit again soon, im craving some arayes burgers! Yumm read more

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100 % recommended. They have specials for Passover, I tried the Matzah brei and it was really good. You can add smoked salmon. Service was excellent my server was Sebastian so attentive and professional, he describe all special. Place looks beautiful and the ambience read more

Motek - Downtown - Special for Passover, Matzah Brei is delicious and 100% recommended. It has Matzah bread mixed with the eggs. - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Motek is three blocks from my office and my favorite downtown lunch spot. If you're OTL with colleagues I recommend ordering the sampler to share; it will appease to different tastes. The shawarma, pita bread and anything eggplant are to die for. I tried the eggplant bowl on a recent visit and it was excellent. My bf got the chicken schnitzel sandwich and found it light and refreshing, and the chicken was tender. I'll occasionally also take a Turkish coffee or rose latte to go. The half star is for service - they're not always attentive. read more

Motek - Downtown - Eggplant bowl and Crispy Chicken Schnitzel - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

This restaurant is extremely overpriced. It has a fast food menu with luxury restaurant prices. The food is ok but the prices just don't add up. Just another Miami spot out of touch with reality. read more

This is a very cute restaurant but a little hard to find - it'S IN the big Diamond City Miami. Our food came promptly and was so fresh, but it's definitely a unique experience to be eating in the center of a massive diamond shopping center, with armed security standing around. Service was prompt and attentive. read more

Motek - Downtown - Chicken schnitzel and fries - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I had such a great experience at Café Motek in Miami! The restaurant itself was excellent, food was great but what really stood out was the floor manager, Steve. He's the young guy with the cool tattoo art, and honestly one of the nicest, most professional people I've met in hospitality. Steve went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of the entire time. His attention to detail and genuine friendliness made the whole night even more enjoyable. Great customer service like that is rare, and it really makes a difference. Café Motek is lucky to have him on the team--I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Motek in Boca Raton is fantastic! The venue is beautiful with stunning outdoor seating. We were not able to book a resi online and decided that before we head back north we would stop in to see if we could get in one night. Low and behold we got an 8:15 pm resi on Tuesday night yet online it clearly told us no resi available until 10:30 pm. Lots of staff...managers, runners etx. Chetty was our server...very personable, shook everyone's hand when he introduced himself and took the time to explain the menu. Drinks were very good and arrived quicky. We were disappointed they didn't have the dumplings but everything else we ate was outstanding...falafel, spinach pancakes were delicious, the fried eggplant sticks beyond! Hummous, babganoush and laffa were delicious. Skewers, salamon and chicken were very tasty and the two salads we ordered, watermelon feta and Israeli salad were outstanding! Everything was very fresh. Can't wait to return...hopefully the online resi system is working...when we arrived for our reservation half the restaurant was empty and the patio had several open tables. I am glad we persevered! read more

This place is advertised online as being Lebanese ? THEY WISH! This is terrible food and service and has nothing to do with Mediterranean kitchen whatsoever. What a waste of money, fix your online advertisement. You are not a lebanese kitchen !! read more

If I could give it no stars I would. This place is horrible and the worst part was the so called "Manager" Sayan and the woman hostess at the front. First he, the manager not our waiter brought out the wrong food that was for another table and not ours and dumped it in front of us without even asking who's order that was and took off and we had to flag down our waiter to let him know that it wasn't our order/ dish. Then they brought out my order and my husband had to wait 25 minutes to get his food. Manager didn't come over to apologize or anything. They treat customers differently for sure and yes I do think that the manager and the hostess are extremely prejudice and pick and choose who they treat friendly or not. Their customer service sucked and so does Sayan as a manager. He has no business managing a restaurant. read more

Excellent service and food! The downtown location does not take reservations, but there were plenty of tables open when we went over for an early dinner around 4 PM. The location is not the best, but we found it by asking a security officer. The restaurant is located inside a building consisting of numerous jewelry stores. Every item that we ordered was truly delicious that we wanted to keep eating even when we were full. Some highlights from our meal included the Arayes Burger, Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Halloumi Cheese, Fried Cauliflower, Moroccan Cigars, and Hummus Tehina. We probably could've done without the hummus, since we got a side of hummus with both entrees and even a little drizzled with the Moroccan Cigars. I will definitely return, either to this location or one of Motek Cafe's many other locations! read more

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Went to the Brickell City center location. I usually go to coral gables or aventura Anyway. It's very pretty and nice location but the food was lacking not sure why. Less flavorful and some items aren't even available at this location The server, Alexia, was fantastic! I'll be back but not to this location read more

Their location in downtown is within a jewelry mall. It's very small, loud and crowded. But the food is WORTH IT. Drink: ( free with Yelp check in!) I had the lemongrass iced tea. It was sweet and refreshing and tasted like lemonade. Food: -hummus mushroom: fresh with sautéed mushrooms and carmelized onions -tzatziki: loved the fresh mint and pieces of cucumber -lahmujan chips: soo yummy! Crispy pita topped with braised beef and delicious dipping sauce -chicken shawarma plate: loved the curry mustard it came with! Also came with MORE hummus and side salad Service was attentive and quick. Loved it!! I want to come back and try the whole menu read more

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Came to discover this hidden gem in the heart of downtown inside of the Seybold building. Upon arriving, we were comfortably seated with several tables for our party, we started to order the Israeli breakfast, Shakshuka, and the shredded lamb. All of these dishes were absolutely delicious, the hummus and the labneh that came with it super fresh. Also ordered their lemonade with pomegranate, sweet and tart called a Rimonana. I also ordered a side of tzatziki too..unbelievable delicious! I have to say this one of the most delicious places that I have tasted in this town. Everything was made perfectly and super fast. The service was top-notch. We also tried the desserts: Halva Silian ice cream-completely different and new flavors. Delicious. I'll be on the sweet side though. Knafe- a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with kataifi shredded phyllo, cheese, pistachio, and vanilla rose syrup( Strange some of us liked it others didn't) acquired taste. MALABI ISRAELI PANACOTTA 10 vegan panacotta made with coconut milk, mascerated berries, almonds & pistachio. This was also really delicious and unique. They sang happy birthday to my sister and were super helpful in splitting checks. It is a bit pricey, but worth it. They don't serve alcohol except for an anise flavored liquor that you could take a shot and enjoy free of charge but you can also BYOB. All in all this is a must whenever you are in the downtown area. read more

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Cute instagramable restaurant hidden away inside a building on a semi-abandoned road downtown. Incredibly delicious! The service was excellent. I had the Jerusalem grilled cheese, the crispy chicken schnitzel, and the chicken shawarma. Everything was really good. I will definitely be back with friends to try the lamb and more! Oh, and they're pet friendly!!!! read more

Motek - Downtown - Jerusalem Grilled Cheese - Cafes Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Happy to report that this is the real deal! Believe all the hype and the good reviews! If I could give them more stars I would! If you follow my reviews you know I'm a picky person and I love Mediterranean cuisine. So last month, I booked a table for some pre-birthday brunch with friends. Staff made it extra special from the beginning - granting me a table reservation even though they don't normally do that! Very impressed with their food too! All fresh and they bring it to your table really quickly! I loved everything - especially the breads (Jerusalem and Challah) The Motek sampler and the Halva Silan ice cream is a must for the table! Bonus points for the free shot of Arak for our party! Thank you so much you guys are amazing! Can't wait to come back! :) read more

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