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Rice Mediterranean Kitchen

3.7 (135 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Jaye A.

I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food, so I was excited to try this place. The restaurant itself was nice, clean, and easy to settle into, even with our big party. There was plenty of seating, which made the experience feel relaxed from the start. The food wasn't bad at all. Everything tasted fresh, especially the veggies, and you could tell the ingredients were decent. I ordered first and thought maybe I just misunderstood how it worked, but then other people in our group had the same reaction. I don't think the menu was meant to be misleading, but the pricing was a little unclear, and it felt like a lot of things came with an extra charge. Service was fine overall, but a clearer explanation of the menu would've helped.

Tenderloin Chenjeh Kabob
Sofia T.

I eat here literally every day. I absolutely love Rice! The chenjeh (steak) is so delicious and juicy, as well as the joojeh (chicken). I'm obsessed with the sumac sauce as well - I simply can't get enough of it. They also do catering! Some of the dishes are cooked to order, but it's worth the wait. If you're in a rush, they also have a station to build your own bowl with ready made protein. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, with really nice ambiance inside.

Frank G.

People close to me know I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food and I don't get tired of it. This is the reason I have been to Rice so many times, at least once an every other week either for a lunch or a dinner. I'm always chasing their BOGO offers on Uber Eats and gotta say the lulu(koobideh) kabab is not their forte. I have had it several times and it is always extra dry. Conversely, the chicken one is much better, not the best kababs you are going to have, but they are pretty decent. The service is quick and the ambience is on point.

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Emmy

Customer service goes a long way and I'm afraid that was deeply lacking in this situation. Very disappointed in the service at this location. I normally frequent the N. Miami location however I had the misfortune of my Ubereats order being sent to Midtown instead. N Miami tried to help me and requested Biscayne send the order to their location because their systems had been down when I placed my order. They refused. So I had to drive 45 minutes to get my order because the manager was unwilling to accommodate. These companies seem to only care about their bottom line which is unfortunate.

Melissa V.

It was ok but a bit much on the pricing for what you get. The taste was just not there and am ok not to come back.

The food here is good but I ordered last night and was given raw chicken. Will not be going back to this location.

Pistachio Baklava
Yadira P.

I went with my sister and mom and we enjoyed the healthy selections in the menu. The staff was also very friendly. The format that they have the food options is also very opening and appealing. The place was clean and welcoming. This place has a lot of options to choose from. I had a hard time choosing because of this. My favorite item was the lentils. The taste was amazing. To be honest it is difficult to make lentils taste great. I give this place 5+ stars. We also had the baklava and we were impressed with the texture. It was different from any other place we had. It was very soft and done to perfection. The only small change that we all recommend is to lower the sodium content in each of the foods we had. All the food selection had a lot of salt content. Each of us had to drink water a couple of times after to dilute the salt concentration. Other than this, we would definitely consider visiting. It was our first time visiting this place and great choice.

Rob B.

Parking was not easy although there is a parking garage. Free for 30 minutes, so you have to order and eat quick. Food was not bad lots of options and you can build it with the person behind the counter, making your choices of ingredients. A bit expensive but decent. The baklava was not that fresh. I think my wife enjoyed it more than me. It is a decent healthy option, for the most part.

Custom Vegetarian Bowl
Jason K.

Good service, easy location to get in and out of if you can walk from a nearby condo. Fun atmosphere.. the new industrial sort of look. Bowls are big and filling. Imagine a chipotle kinda vibe that's all the rage now. Pick your protein. Pick your fillers. Pick your sauce. They have water, juice, and beer. Only knocking it down a star because it is a bit on the expensive side for me. If it was a bit cheaper, id be a regular. For $20-25 a person for a bowl and drink, the price is a bit steep. All in all, great place to stop by every now and again. Definitely in the rotation. Great spot if you are vegetarian.

My wrap
Abigail G.

Place was absolutely delicious!! My first time here. I ordered a beef wrap. Let me tell you, the juices were just falling down my lips. Yes yes and yes again. Will definitely return. Great job RICE! The staff was lovely as well.

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i love their rice bowls. 10/10 chef's kiss. turmeric turkey and braised lamb best protein they have.

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I order from Rice Kitchen in Edgewater at least once a week! My go to spot for delicious healthy food.

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