I rarely write reviews, but had to for this one. The "Award Winning Octopus" was phenomenal--easily the best dish of my trip to Miami. I've had octopus many times before and didn't know it could taste that good or be that tender. The name lives up to the dish! Also ordered the Poseidon Seafood Pasta, which was delicious as well. Everything we tried was great, but the octopus stole the show. Special thanks to Apollo, Vasillis, and Chef Demetrios for the wonderful service and food. This was the only dinner of our trip we didn't make a reservation for...we just happened upon it, and it ended up being our favorite meal of the trip. Will be back for more Award Winning Octopus and to try the rest of the menu. read more

Poseidon - Poseidon Seafood Pasta - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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A Love Poem to Poseidon: Miami, three days-- we had to come back for more still not enough time Apollo, laughing, sharing stories like old friends-- Vasilis tends bar Friendly atmosphere, but the best part was the food-- clearly made with love Two times we ate here, and I wish we could again-- unforgettable Why isn't it packed? It should be overflowing-- a hidden treasure Everything we ate-- each bite was pure perfection (even the French fries!) Now I'm back home but my mind keeps wandering to that heavenly taste Best Greek food I've had-- everybody should eat here five stars, easily read more

Had the octopus appetizer, really delicious, love all the (chickpea, orange supreme, shallot, pomegranate, mint) garnish. Staff couldn't have been any more welcoming and warm, sat outside in a cozy and vibrant setting. Only stayed for a quick bite and a drink, be back again soon! read more

Poseidon - Award winning Octopus - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great restaurant in a slightly quieter spot of south beach with a nice outdoor patio. Friendly service and relaxed pace, didn't feel rushed at all. The tuna tartare was absolutely divine and full of great flavor and textures. I had the red snapper and the sauce was amazing with the fish cooked perfectly. My husband really enjoyed the moussaka. Baklava was quite tasty. Overall we had a great dinner. This is one of the best meals I've had in a long time. If you like Greek food, you must go! read more

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The food and service were exceptional!! We had the shrimp gyro, garlic potatoes and salad also the spinach appetizer! We will be back! Bridget read more

Poseidon - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Needed a quick lunch while at work on Tuesday and popped in. It's a really pretty restaurant. The Tuesday special was a gyro, choice of lamb or chicken. I had the lamb. Really good. Nice and soft pita, lots of meat, salad and tzaziki. They got it to me really quickly, too. The price was right. Next time I'll try to chicken gyro. read more

We came here on our last night of a short South Beach visit (January 2025) based off of Yelp reviews and pics. First of all, the staff here is super friendly and welcoming. True Greek hospitality at its finest. We started with the saganaki which, due to technical issues, didn't flame up for us quite as it's supposed to. It was still delicious and our host was very eager to make up for the lack of presentation. He went over the menu and offered an off-menu version of their red snapper filet. We followed up our saganaki with a grilled octopus shareable and a red snapper filet for each of us. We weren't ready for the amount of food that we got, but did our best to not leave much on the table. Being from Texas, fresh seafood is a real treat. All of our plates were delicious, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The hospitality throughout our meal was a rare gem. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting great seafood and a positive cultural experience. read more

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Great service Great Food Súper cool Building Couldn't beat it with a stick It was my first time in Miami and I Would definitely come back read more

My wife and I shared the Greek Salad and the Whole Branzino. Everything was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend dining here.

Great authentic Greek awesome vibes and the owners showed nothing but true hospitality Best foood out and they cooked the fish we caught earlier in the day and prepared a phenomenal entree for us ! Highly recommend! read more

Poseidon - Our snappers we caught, they did amazing!! - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Excellent Greek Food and affordable on Miami Beach. Authentic food, owner there everyday ensuring good food-service-fun. At night, entertainment is nice. Bravo Kefalonian. We enjoy this consistently good restaurant. read more

I still think about their grilled octopus a year later. The dish itself is one of the best meal I have had in 2024. Such a well blended dish in terms of flavors and ingredients. Service was great too. The pasta was just okay, but the presentation for everything is amazing! read more

Poseidon - The Octopus Chickpea salad is so good. Definitely would come back here next time I am in Miami - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is clearly one of the best Greek restaurants I've been to and I've been to very many. Outstanding menu and all the dishes we had were authentic! Including the staff! An excellent variety of dishes. A real piece of Greece! read more

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. Loved all of the food, the vibe was cool and the servers were great. You need to order the grilled sausage, it was truly fantastic. The whole Bronzino was amazing and the shrimp truffle pasta was also great. The pasta was a huge portion and extremely filling but delicious. Would highly recommend!! read more

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Good food! Got the dip platter as well as our mains, all were very yummy! The dessert was not so good, they were short staffed so everything took a very long time, and the meal was a bit pricey plus they added a 20% service charge to the bill before payment. read more

We came to Poseidon for afternoon apps and drinks. We got the ocean basket and the grilled artichokes; they were both fantastic. To drink we had an old fashioned and a pina colada; the colada was the best I've had in Miami and I LOVE pina coladas! It was one of the few places we've been in the area that wasn't blasting your ear drums with club music, too. I highly recommend Poseidon! read more

It was really good. Away from the tourist area of Ocean drive. Great value for the price. We have the Chicken Gyros and they were delicious. Will definitely recommend this nice place. read more

Great service, delicious food. Tomatoes in the salad were out of this world. Octopus appetizer was great too. Branzino was tender and flavorful. Lamb chops were extremely good too. read more

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Poseidon is a true South Beach treasure. From the moment you step in, you are greeted with warm hospitality and inviting ambiance. The food is nothing short of exceptional. We started with the grilled octopus that was perfectly tender with just the right char and the Poseidon dip trio, which was fresh, creamy, and addicting. The whole lavraki (Mediterranean sea bass) was a showstopper. (I prefer it whole with bone) flaky, and simply seasoned to let the fish shine. Every bite reminds us why Greek cuisine is so revered. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely proud of what they serve. read more

I had the most wonderful time at Poseidon today! Despite arriving right as they opened, the manager/owner (I'm assuming based on the service he provided) was happy to take care of me. I mentioned I was a novice at Greek food and he made great suggestions. I ended up ordering moussaka and it was delicious. The pita and tzatziki was probably the best i've ever tasted. I also had a dirty vodka martini and it was perfect. My server was incredibly friendly and attentive and even pointed out tip was included to ensure I didn't mistakenly overtip. Overall food and drinks were delicious, service was spectacular, and outdoor seating was lovely. 10/10 recommend! read more

The food we had was good. The service was excellent. They were out of Grandma Meatballs and we had come for them. We had the Haluim cheese with figs and that was yummy. read more

Poseidon - Baklava warmed with ice cream for dessert - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We came here for an early dinner (6pm) and the place was empty except for us and 2 other tables of 2. The servers were nice and helpful with the menu. It was very romantic there (for me and my hubby and our 2 girls lol). What we swallowed: *SAMPLER PLATTER: Hummus, tzatziki, feta with pita. I love the variety and it was so yummy. *CRISPY CALAMARI: This was so good. Lightly breaded, it reminded me of our time back in Naxos. *CHICKEN SOUVLAKI: This was really good, lemony and fresh, very tasty. My girls loved it. *SEAFOOD PASTA: This was my favorite dish in Greece and this dish did not disappoint. Elegant and flavorful, the was the perfect dish. *BAKLAVA with ICE CREAM: Flaky, cinnamony, sticky... married beautifully with the vanilla ice cream. This was the perfect way to end such a beautiful dinner. This was such an elegant way to end our vacation and I'm glad we ended it here. All the flavors brought us back to our wonderful vacation in Greece and the night was such a relaxing time. read more

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We do not understand why this place isn't packed yet! The food is terrific and the service attentive (note the European custom of needing to ask for the bill when you are ready to go--they do not want to rush you). The prix fixe option is terrific--we chose horiatiki salad, lamb, and delicious baklava for dessert- the salad and dessert were perfect for sharing, so a party of two does not need to each get the prix fixe. The lamb was excellent with a perfect tzatziki complement and nice roasted potatoes. The horiatiki salad (my husband described it as "clean") was fresh and nicely dressed and the feta creamy; they brought a bottle of olive oil to top it off. I would definitely put this on my South Beach rotation if I lived here! read more

Poseidon - Great ambiance! - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Service is excellent! The food was good. It's a little pricey but you're paying for the experience of an authentic Greek restaurant run by authentic Greeks. And the staff is super friendly, approachable, and attentive. read more

Best Greek Food on South Beach Miami. The service is excellent and super enthusiastic. It is looks very greek from outside. Give it a chance. The Octopus and the whole Branzino is my favorite! read more

Poseidon - Branzino - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Michelin level Chef We ordered the Octopus as an appetiser where was the best we ever had and some of us had fresh fish like Salmon and the Sea Bass Bronzino and the rest of us had meat plates like lamb chops and the organic chicken souvlaki. That was the ultimate experience for us in Miami Beach. read more

We had a great meal here on Saturday night! My spouse had the scallops and I had the halibut. It was honestly the best fish I have ever had. The Greek appetizer for the app was good. The service was excellent, and the host Apollo was fun. This place was wonderful! I am sure everything on the menu is top notch. Go there. read more

The food was sooo delicious and authentic! We started with the Choriatiki salad and warm pita. The salad was a generous size for sharing with two. My partner chose the Greek style salmon ("it was very good") and I had the sea scallops (3 large scallops in a fava bean puree). The best part was the Bougasta- baked fresh at time of order, consisting of a flaky, crisp filo crust with a warm cream filling, served a la mode dusted with powered sugar and cinnamon. This dessert was large- plan to share:) read more

Poseidon - Choriatiki Salad - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Our first trip to Miami and we stumbled by one evening walking to our hotel. I didn't catch the man's name who worked there but, he saw us checking out the menu and offered us free drinks in case we wanted to come by when they opened the next day. He was so friendly, kind and hospitable. We came by the next afternoon for a late lunch. The octopus was DELICIOUS!! Probably the best my partner and I have had in our time traveling. The oysters were also yummy. Would highly suggest overall! Such a beautiful and clean restaurant. read more

Fabulous Greek Restaurant! Outstanding Greek cuisine- All the dishes are authentically Greek and the service and welcoming atmosphere make a visit to this restaurant a memorable experience. My husband and are Greek so we can attest to the excellence in the preparation of the food. Being Greek, we had the opportunity to chat with owner and the chef which made our visit very special. Highly recommend! read more

It's been a long time since I posted a review here. Great food and service. Not cheap but reasonable compared to many competitors. Slightly off the beaten path but worth walking a few extra blocks. The Greek salad and the branzino are especially good. Looking at some other reviews, tipping in Miami and Miami Beach, and probably everywhere else in Miami Dade, is confusing. A recent law prohibits "discrimination in tipping" which effectively means restaurants and bars are required to add a service charge to the bill. Some add 18% but most--like Poseidon--add 20%. When asked, my server said 8% went to the restaurant and 12% was split among the service staff. But, any additional tip went directly to him. So, I added 8% because my usual tip is 20% for excellent service as I received here. In many places in Europe, the service charge goes 100% to the restaurant. It's not a tip. On the other hand, servers in Europe are generally paid well because tips are not expected. In the US, it varies greatly by state and city. In some places in Virginia, bartenders and servers are paid only a few dollars per hour with the expectation that most of their salary comes from tips and the business is prohibited from taking a cut of the tips. Regardless, I highly recommend Poseidon for Greek food in Miami Beach. read more

Poseidon - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We found this place based on recommended Yelp reviews and decided to try it out. It wasn't that busy surprisingly for a Friday night. We opted to sit inside due to the humidity outside. The inside ambience is pretty dim and the night that we came, there was a super strong sewage smell in the restaurant. For appetizers, we got the crispy calamari and OMGGG. It was so good. Probably one of the best calamari I've ever had. For entrees, I got the seafood risotto and my husband ordered the pasta. The risotto was good and came highly recommended. I found it a little heavy though. Still very tasty! My husband's pasta was good but nothing unique about it that separates it from any other seafood pasta. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with family and had an amazing experience! The quality of the food is top notch. It's honestly the best authentic Greek food I've ever had! The owner and staff were really attentive and sweet. You can tell the food is made with great passion. The presentation of all the dishes were impressive. I highly recommend coming here!! read more

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stoped for lunch. everything was fantastic - service, food and ambiance. you have never tasted Greek food as tasty as this!

Overall, I had high expectations for this restaurant but unfortunately it fell short. The food was ok but lacked flavor. Also, the prices were a bit high for what we received. Sandra, our waitress, was great but she was swamped and not supported. The restaurant did not set her up to give exceptional service that clearly she was capable of. Overall, there is room for improvement. read more

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Great service. Loved the Ambiance though it's a little dark. Lamb chops were really good. I had a mint jelly with them for the first time and it was surprisingly good! The dessert was good -- SUPER sweet and rich. I had an apertif for the first time -- ouzo? I think that's what it's called. Definitely an interesting taste but apparently it helps with digestion of the meal? Idk. It was free so why not! I had a red and white wine wich were also really good with my meal. Service was a little slow but we had a lot going on at our table so I won't put that on the restaurant. read more

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A taste of authentic Greek in South Beach is a perfect escape of your regular South Beach suspects, it easy to find with a walk up open veranda seating as well as inside seating. Everything we ordered was so delicious however special shout out to the dip tray and the octopus. Try to do a variety of plates so you can have a magical Greek journey while in Miami. The staff is absolutely lovely very attentive. Ambiance wise it has a flare of Greek blue & white decors, I loved the photographs on the walls. Try something different in South Beach you won't be disappointed. read more

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The best food I had in Miami! The bougatsa was the BEST dessert I ever had! Such kind and hospitable staff, Jovan and Napolo! Loved it and loved them!!!! read more

Poseidon - The best chefs! - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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When it come to Greek or Mediterranean in South Florida, Poseidon Greek Restaurant is the place to go. It's very clean, staff is amazing and food has been spot on consistently delicious with every visit to this place. Owner is always there to make sure customers are happy, so expect to come by table, sometimes bringing you a glass of Champaign .. Highly recommend! read more

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I wish I took more pics of the food. HIGHLY recommend! We got: -2 free glasses of champagne (checkin!) -grilled octopus -Greek salad -scallops I love this place and can't wait to come back. To me, very Greek. It's affordable as well. This is a must-eat place!! read more

Poseidon - Champagne outside! - Greek Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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