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    Rakija Lounge

    3.5 (367 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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    Serbian brandy
    Pooja V.

    Amazing service and hospitality. They make good hookah using Khalil mamoun, so you know you're getting a good smooth smoke. Their bread with cheese is sooo delicious and worth the wait. They make it fresh. Their drinks are good too. I had tuekish coffee and my husband had the Balkan old fashioned and their Serbian brandy. Both are great. The decorations are so pretty and totally create an awesome vibe.

    Csilla F.

    Rakija Lounge in Miami is a must-visit! Incredible food, amazing ambience, and staff -- Josefa, Tamara, Daniela, Elena, Otto, and owner Maria -- go above and beyond. Every bite and every moment there is unforgettable! Mnogo van hvala!

    Pljeskavica Sandwich
    German C.

    The look: There's outside seating under a giant tropical umbrella... very much a miami vibe with beautiful faux pink flowers and a carrribbean bar. From the beginning I'm greeted, the server and even the bar tender were attentive the while time. Now, food is the important thing I liked. I decided to try to Balkan burger (pljeskavica) and they had ayvar and kaymak Haven't eaten this since I was in Belgrade The kaymak melted onto the pita-like bread and over the pljeskavica..sooo delicious indeed. If you haven't tried Serbian, Bosnian or former Yugoslavian food.. I suggest pljeskavica, cevali, and the karadjordjeve (which is a schnitzel.. I prefer it with kaymak on top) which they have I gotta come back for it Now I didn't ask or didn't look for it. But you should try Rakija... they even serve it hot on the cold winters..

    Stephen D.

    Came here for breakfast and had a classic eggs breakfast--simple, good, and just right to start the day. The real star though? The mimosa, absolutely top-notch!

    Blue Hawaiian
    Gigi S.

    Chilled at the hotel attached and loved it how lucky to have fresh delicious seafood just a hop skip away! The drinks were great too! The service was so attentive they greeted me each time I saw them in the lobby, so I knew I had to stop in, and I was so glad I did!

    Mary M.

    We were in the area for hookah, so when we saw this place decorated for the holidays we had to go in. The night we arrived, it was very cold so it was a plus that they had heaters on site. We were greeted by Tatiana who was an absolute pleasure to speak with. She was very nice and informative. We were seated at the booth, fire heater present near us. The place was covered in holiday decor. It was very festive to just and enjoy all of that. We ordered a hookah and a few warm drinks as it was chilly. The only minor concern was that the service was slow. We waited a little while to get our cheque.

    Mediterranean pljeskavica stuffed with mozzarella cheese

    This place is real gem. They were very nice to my vegan friend ,uštipci and humus satisfy her hunger. I am a big "gurman" , ordered lots of stuff from their menu and all I can say ,Bravo! Highest level of Balcan food plus they have so many items on menu for every taste. Eggs Benedict were perfect. Food is fresh ,ambient is so nice. Stuff is fast and very kind ,specially Lejla.

    Grilled Branzino  Cevapi Shopska Salad
    Jelena P.

    Love this place. Food is delicious. Beautiful coffee - authentic. Definitely can recommend for people familiar with Balkan food or if you never tried it before! It's so worth it! Thank you Rakija team for having us. We will be back next time in Miami.

    Cevapcici
    Albert B.

    I often come to this restaurant to eat specifically Serbian food, which is always very delicious! The menu has a variety of food options, but it includes a lot of Serbian dishes. My absolute favorite is Cevapcici (in the photo I tagged), which are little grilled Serbian sausages. I always ask to have them cooked well done, and the result is super tasty! I also recommend the Serbian salad, which is a cucumber, tomato, onion, and feta cheese salad. Simple and very yummy! The prices in the restaurant are mostly reasonable. For example, for five pieces of Cevapcici, you pay $15, which is quite a lot of food and very filling. This restaurant also has a small Happy Hours menu during the day with items like calamari for $8. The only negative I can mention is that they do not offer soda refills. You pay $4 for one small can of soda, which is crazy. I hope that one day they will offer fountain drinks with free refills. In general, the restaurant looks nice and is always clean. All the staff who work there are friendly, many speak Serbian, and they come from the Balkans. So when you speak to the waiters about food, they absolutely know what to recommend. The restaurant is located only one block away from the beach in the heart of South Beach, making it very easy to find. One last thing I want to mention is the annoying 18% tip that is automatically included in your bill. Many restaurants on South Beach have this policy, and I believe it is not right, even though the service here is always very good. I believe that every single person should have a choice of how much to tip. Otherwise, I absolutely recommend visiting this restaurant.

    Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Croissant
    Alexa D.

    By the end of our meal we said this place "served its purpose." All the food was good but didn't stand out. The tiki bar is cute and they play fun upbeat music. There was no wait which was nice and they serve breakfast til 1pm which seems to be out of the norm in South Beach.

    Patio vibe MUST GO!!
    Devan L.

    Anastasja!! All I need to say is, GO SEEE HER! ANASTASJA along with the atmosphere absolutely perfect, food is so good and the drinks are as well. She made my 30th birthday a real time to remember.

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    6 months ago

    The best Serbian food, good atmosphere as well. The guys who work there amazing! Thank you !

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    We are waiting for you soon Jelena!

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    Happy Birthday Devan!!!

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    Thank you so much Nenad :)

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    TNX, come again, we are expecting you. :)

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    Thank you Maddison :)

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    Thank you Dj Govic! Nice song btw. ;) You are always welcome here!

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    Are kids allowed for an early evening dinner? Are they also allowed for Sunday Serbian nights?

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