Open Kitchen is one of those rare finds that immediately makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. From the moment you walk in, there's a warm, welcoming energy -- part upscale café, part gourmet market, and entirely delightful. The food is nothing short of outstanding. Everything is fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor. Whether you're stopping in for a healthy lunch, a cozy dinner, or just grabbing a coffee and pastry, the quality is consistent and always impressive. The menu has something for everyone -- from crisp salads and comforting pastas to standout daily specials that are hard to pass up. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate (starting with Inés - Chef and owner) on what they serve. You can tell there's real care behind every detail, from the curated wine selection to the artisanal groceries lining the shelves. Open Kitchen is more than just a restaurant -- it's a community spot where good food meets good people and friends; which I have been a customer for more than 9 years. A must-visit in Bay Harbor Islands! read more

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Delicious! There is a new menu selection every week. We had the flatbread, lamb chops, salmon, and orecchiete. The owner is wonderful and makes everyone feel welcome. Loved it. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. In town for a work trip. I decided on the pork belly bao buns. The pork belly was great! The service was also good, the inside is small but they fit 4 tables inside. read more

Popped over here Friday night after realizing Morla was reservation only and no flip flops. :) they were able to seat us immediately and the little touches made this such a great experience: fresh warm bread and little caprese on a skewer, the owner knew all of the people eating there and warmly welcomed us as though we had been there before. Food was delicious but the experience really made it feel so cozy and charming! read more

We love Open Kitchen! The food is always fresh, their specials are fantastic and for only $14 and the staff is always great. We are sorry it took us so long to find out about it. read more

It's a neighborhood gem. Had dinner last night! Service spectacular. Food someone actcooks wonderful food with local fresh ingredients. Jezze, even the cheeseburger great..only thing which is just my issue not there's! Is if you want all day menu...which is various lovely and fresh reasonable priced options must eat before 6:30. Then it tge limited dinner menu. Which is excellent, But the all day is much larger and give endless options. Basically all great wine delish. Reasonable. Just love love it. Kudos....may you stay as wonderful as you are! read more

The food is delicious and the meals of the day are resonable. I would recommend anyone who enjoys a fresh cooked meal should go to Open Kitchen. read more

After finding Flanigan's sold out of their St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage special as early as 5:30 PM, we scrambled to find another option. A quick Google search led us to Open Kitchen, where a phone call confirmed they still had the dish available for $21. Relieved, we headed over, expecting a hassle-free meal. Unfortunately, the hassle began as soon as we sat down. When we ordered, the hostess--who was also the manager--immediately asked if we were the ones who had called. After confirming, she informed us there had been a mistake: the actual price was $26, not $21. No apology, no attempt to honor the price quoted over the phone--just a blunt "take it or leave it" attitude. Worse, the only other options on the menu were over $30, aside from a basic salad. At that point, I wanted to leave, but my friend insisted we stay--after all, what if every other place was sold out too? Reluctantly, I stayed and initially planned to just have water. Ultimately, to avoid making a scene, I ordered as well. Adding insult to injury, the meal itself was utterly mediocre. The corned beef and cabbage lacked any real flavor, and considering Open Kitchen isn't an Irish restaurant, that shouldn't have been a surprise. The worst part? No printed menu, no signage, no proof of the supposed "mistake." Just verbal pricing that conveniently changed the moment we arrived. Had we known upfront that the special was actually $26, we likely would have kept looking instead of wasting our evening at a place that clearly doesn't value honesty or customer satisfaction. A restaurant that refuses to stand by its word and brushes off its own errors as the customer's problem is not a place worth supporting. Whether you're looking for a special holiday meal or just a reliable dining experience, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

Everything! The chef is incredible. The food is top shelf, cooked to perfection and delicious. The staff is friendly, welcoming and helpful. I have eaten there many times and It still feels like I am having a meal with friends. read more

Great food. Great people. Fair price. We have ordered many different things on the menu and like them all

I've been eating at Open Kitchen for 10 years and it's consistently excellent food and service. The location is small and intimate, which makes it a charming and relaxing place to have breakfast lunch or dinner. It recently opened seven days a week. The food leans gourmet so you'll have staples on the menu as well as unique dishes you may never have anywhere else. Reservations are helpful on weekend nights, but we've gone some night and never waited more than 15 or 20 minutes. I recommend the lamb chops for dinner which are tops in Miami in my view. If you go for breakfast, give the breakfast burrito with try. I highly recommend this place for a solo meal couples night out or family gathering read more

I came to Open Kitchen with my coworkers last week for lunch, we were thinking of a place with good food and good prices. We sit outside and our server came right away. It's my second time here, and the second time the same server takes care of our table. I'm not sure if she is the only server but she is so nice, I believe she is from Chile. She brought us some bread, which bread here is delicious! And their house olive oil with infused rosmary which is amazing! Everybody was craving different things so one of my friends got the special which was a Steak Chaufa Rice. I believe the chef is Peruvian or something because they have some Peruvian dishes or ingredients on their menu. The chaufa looked amazing! And portions here are big! My other friend ordered the Salmon Wrap and she loved how they cooked the salmon, it was glistening! She added the roasted potatoes as a side, sadly they don't have any French fries! But the potatoes were good and healthy. My other friend ordered the Poke Bowl and really enjoyed it. She doesn't eat much but devoured the bowl of how good it was! For me, I wanted one of the pasta. So I wanted the creamy sauce from the Orecchiette with the tagliatelle pasta from the Pomodoro and they were so nice to do the change for me! It was delicious!!!! It was a lot of pasta and I ate it all! So creamy, delicious pasta, so so good! Everything was delicious. The only thing why I can't give it 5 stars is for the fact that trash cans were close to the table, not right next to us but next to the other table next to us, and then the trash and there were too many flies. They need to find a solution to this problem because the place is great to eat outside but the flies are an issue and unsanitary. Last time I was there, they had more tables outside but now that the new mister 01 will be opened, they had to reduce the space. read more

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Had the best lunch at Open Kitchen in Bay Harbor. I was looking for something healthy and was so happy with my Salmon, Mango and Quinoa salad which was incredibly fresh, light and delicious. They also had amazing pastas and everything on the menu is top notch and interesting. The outdoor area is relaxing and a super place for lunch with friends. Enough cannot be said about the hospitality of owner Ines Chattas who attended to our every want and need. Love this place!!!!! Go! read more

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Not 5 star this time. The salad dressing for the Caesar salad was lousy, better to opt for the vinaigrette dressing (yes, even for a Caesar salad!). And, the chicken Philadelphia sandwich is a greasy, cheese and fat ladden hot panni, not at all what I was expecting. read more

This is a hidden gem. Has around three inside tables and four or five yesterday, they also do pick up. Everything is fresh and healthy, and reasonably priced. The servers are very friendly, and want to know you and make you a regular. And once you have their fresh lemonade, you want to become one. They have regular and normally do a really cool and unique flavor of the day. I ordered their chicken sandwich, with Brie and a tomato confit. Incredible. The bread was delicious and they didn't skimp on any of the innards. The service is a little slow, as it's a small kitchen, so if in a rush be careful what you order. read more

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Loved the salads the staff is very nice and inviting. Would definitely visit them again. Thank you

After a few visits, my opinion has drastically changed. One night, I ordered from their Thursday night dinner menu. I ordered beef short ribs. I had to throw them out because they were inedible. Today, I was without a car so I walked over to pick up lunch. They had a beef stew special. It consisted of minuscule cubes of beef with frozen green beans and a large serving of white rice. It was neither stew or delicious. This is my last visit. read more

This is a tucked-away jewel! The food is outstanding and I'm not exaggerating! We ate here the day we signed our lease to move to the island and not only was the food great, but the staff and the owner were very friendly! After getting settled in after moving, I ate here again and once again was greeted by the nice staff. I ordered a chicken philly and rosemary roasted potatoes. OMG this was literally the best chicken sandwich I've ever had and my wife raved about the potatoes! I can't wait to try more of their menu! read more

So amazing! Fresh , delicious & fabulous. Staff super nice too! I would be a regular here if I lived in the area. Highly recommend. read more

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I love everything about this place! Stopped by today during a visit to my old neighborhood and they did not disappoint! I had the Luca salad but all the food is made with care and is delicious! Free parking right out front, stop by, you will be glad you did! read more

Great experience whenever I go. The owner is so personable and is always so happy to see me. LOL Little things like that make me want to come back. They have wonderful specials for everyday of the week. read more

Amazing place to have all organic food not to mention the deserts gluten free so I don't feel guilty Bout having themalso the staff is amazing specially with Cristina is amazing person make you feel coming home with Aaliyah Gourmet food I strongly recommend this place read more

I always feel like family when I arrive. The food selections on the board make my mouth water with ever changing options. The food is fabulous and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy. Always, always consistent and delicious! Highly recommended! read more

I'm usually loathe to write reviews of my favorite spots for fear they will become overrun, but I know this is a place that really cares about it's quality - Chef Ines will always make sure it's up to par. My husband gets lunch from here regularly and we come for dinner on Thursdays. I have never had anything here that was not perfect. The crispy spinach appetizer is to die for. Ditto the rice balls with fontina inside that I had last time (they were like arancini but had a different name). Last time I also had the mussels and was blown away. I drank the sauce with a spoon it was so good. Hubby had a steak he said was outstanding. The food here is always fresh, beautifully prepared and plated. Open Kitchen also has a solid wine menu that is reasonably priced. It is very very small, but that's part of what I love about it! Thanks Ines!! read more

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One take out meal is all I needed to know that this place and the people running it is something special. Every item (roasted chicken/ w side salad, Broccoli Soup, spinach empanada, and apple tart(!!!) were literally as good as they could possibly have been, at least to my delicate palate. Extremely pleased to have them in my new hood, it will take a while to get thru their fairly extensive menu especially with daily specials; but I will. read more

Everything here is fresh & homemade and sooo delicious. I'm always so impressed with whatever I order and the owner / staff are so nice it makes it enjoyable to go back. Absolutely love this place !! Best pear raviolis - must try. Fresh watermelon juice is so good too. I love everything. read more

Open during the week for lunch and on Thursday nights for dinner too . OPEN KITCHEN is definitely a gem you must add to the list. We went on a Thursday night and not only had a delicious dinner but a great time, the service was on point and the food "well need I say more is to die for ". The drunken pig is pineapple and pork belly blended together perfectly, the Corvina fish I had was delicious along with a great wine and to end a fabulous crème brûlée dessert and expresso Go for lunch. Come back for dinner. read more

I heard good things from neighbors and decided to try it. I got turkey meatloaf sandwiches as takeout and they were excellent! The bread was so fresh and lightly toasted. The meatloaf was full of flavor. I definitely look forward to another visit. The daily specials are especially a good value. I'm sorry I devoured it before I could take a picture. read more

Yesterday was our first time eating at Open Kitchen. My friend and I decided to have a late lunch there. The restaurant is very small. Menus and utensils are on the tables and the daily specials are listed on a large chalk board which is hanging on the wall. The people who work there are super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the daily special pasta which was orecchiette with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, My friend had the roasted chicken with sweet potatoes. My dish looked great but the pasta was undercooked. I would have been happy with al dente, but not crunchy. I told our server who took it back. A short time later she returned with a new plate. The food was good. The orecchiette had a nice sauce. My friend enjoyed his chicken and sweet potatoes. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly but he felt the serving should have been larger. Open Kitchen is a cute little neighborhood restaurant with friendly service and good food. read more

I've had dinner at Open Kitchen before but never lunch until today. Omg everything was fantastic! Food was delicious; service terrific; ambiance so cozy. Everything was perfect; I couldn't ask for more :) read more

Great little place for lunch . They also do catering . Their fish is always fresh and cooked so good . ( make sure to check for fresh fish of the day) pastas are hand made and always fresh . Sauces are very flavorful and light. Make sure to try their desserts because they are made in house and very fresh . Every day they have different sweets ;-) read more

Amazing food, great service! A perfect little neighborhood spot and worth a drive from other neighborhoods Took 2 evening cooking classes at Open Kitchen on different occassions and LOVED them both. Peruvian and a Tuscan / Italian class. the class and staff was so much fun and informative and the food and company delicious. thanks Ines & Sandra for this amazing spot!!! read more

Always fresh and always good. Must try: PBLT (pork belly, lettuce, tomato) Sandwich and the Endive Salad The lunch crowd mainly consists of regulars (myself being one of them).. so expect to be treated like family or a neighbor. The set menu is delicious and the changing daily soup, quiche, pasta, and fish specials keep things different. If you have room, try the variety of sweet treats or homemade ice cream they offer. Also order some of their quality coffee or espresso. read more

This is my favorite place to eat! I look forward to lunch time when I can join the staff for tasty meals. The food is of great quality! Nothing bad I can say about this delicious place to eat!! 5 stars every time. read more

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I ordered a Bruschetta with avocado. While eating the bruschetta it had a very strong taste that made me even tear up, it was probably the vinegar. After eating it my teeth were hurting and my tongue was burning. Once I got home my mother realized I smelled really bad because of the vinegar. A day later I still smell like vinegar even though i brushed my teeth had coffee and had other meals. Also, my tongue still feels like burning. I don't know if they put the whole bottle of vinegar or they mixed it with something else but it felt like I was taking acid. read more

Really nice place and friendly staff. Have gotten sandwiches and omelets, very good, but their coffee Latte is perfect for me, surpasses Starbucks! Just got a place on the island and nice to know I can walk to this little homey restaurant! read more

Open Kitchen is a quaint, familial café eatery in which to enjoy great food and the company of fantastic people. The proprietors make you feel like family. And the food is fresh, homemade, and a worthwhile treat. You can even take cooking lessons there, with Chef Sandra. They focus on sourcing locally and have a plethora of delectable goodies, like daily unique, inventive flavors of homemade ice cream. They also endeavor to support other local businesses as can be seen in the uncommon assortment of beers they offer from microbreweries in Florida. A great place with a wonderful independent spirit. read more

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We went here for lunch on a weekday, great, clean, flavorful food, I had the salmon, easily could have split the plate, wonderful, the fresh mint iced tea was great, and desert was wonderful, they also prepare family size meals to take out, which is a nice touch. Friendly, accommodating, the owner offered to move a table outside for us, when all of the outside tables were taken, next trip back we are definitely eating here again. read more

We love getting our lunch once or twice a week from them. The food is tasty and always fresh. I wish they open on weekends because we like it so much! read more

It's an open kitchen style cafe, but that's what you'd expect from Chef Sandra Stefani newest creation OPEN KITCHEN. Located in Bal Harbour at 1071 95th St. 305.865.0090 Check out www.openkitchenmiami.com I tried the pasta special of the day with an amazing arugula pesto topped with a dab of goat cheese , flourless MOIST chocolate cake, and 2 glasses of Ines's secret limonade with mint . My lunch was delicious and refreshing as is this new eatery. The menu with chicken liver mousse, sweet and sour eggplant dip, A PBLT sandwich (porkbelly, lettuce,tomato on multigrain ) and Balsamic tomato braised short ribs are just some of the highlights. The menu has nibblers, homemade soups, entrees, sandwiches & wraps, along with Family -Style take aways that will have you coming back AGAIN & AGAIN. Open from 11am - 6pm Stop by for a friendly smile and after you eat, you'll tell everyone just like I did. Chef holds cooking classes and offers wine pairing multi course dinners. read more