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Shalom-Haifa Restaurant

3.9 (51 reviews)
ModerateKosher
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Great kosher restaurant near Aventura Florida. Great food tasty food definitely will be coming back

a view of the dining area
Jacques R.

Once more cane to Shalom Haifa as this is the best falafel and babaganoush in Miami hands down! Too bad that yesterday they were out of the babaganoush but we had the eggplant salad that is very good as well... I am not a Hummus person, but my family tells me that it is very good!! The pita is warm and good... they do serve several appetizer salads "on the house " which I find very nice! My daughter had the parguiot "chicken" that was very good and tasty!!! Diet coke is on a can!!! Love it!!! The place is clean and service is quite good by the owner... this is a family ran business, so they have not let down quality!! They have tip included and they do tell you when the check arrives.... CONGRATS for that.... All in all, will keep coming back here....

Jerusalem Mix
Aba H.

Our group had a split reaction with as many likes and dislikes, so it's a shame, but we're not going back. We tried it a few years ago with better results. I was among the likes. They started us off with free small bowls of cold homemade babaganoush, cole slaw, corn, cabbage, beets and chick peas. Plus there was a plate of puffy pita bread. The entrees came with a choice of French fries, sweet potato or rice and beans, but a few of the wives successfully substituted Israeli salad. My entree was the Jerusalem mix, which was a mixture of small pieces of chicken, beef and lamb sautéed a jus with onions cooked medium well. I enjoyed it, even wiping the tasty sauce off my plate with pita. The sweet potato side wasn't a whole, but only a thick slice. We didn't order appetizers, desserts or drinks, except water and a sole grapefruit juice, and the total came out to $82 per couple, which included an 18% tip. The service was prompt, friendly, and accommodating. It's kosher and they spoke both Hebrew and English. Most dishes were Israeli or Moroccan. The background music was Middle Eastern. It'll located in a strip mall and has several outdoor tables, but it was about 90 degrees, so we were happy at our large round air conditioned table inside.

Dinner menu... pricey main courses
Julie F.

This was an unexpected stop on the way north. After leaving laurenzos we were heading up Dixie and looking for a late lunch or snack having only shared a hot dog at Sams club. This was the first place open with parking. Prices for main meals are pretty pricey -- it's only their dinner menu. But it is a kosher restaurant which is usually costlier. And an 18% tip is added to all checks. We considered leaving, but our iced teas were already on the table. Instead we ordered a combo salad and a grape leaves appetizer to share. First we were given a bowl of pickled cabbage and carrots for the table. Then came 2 pieces of pillowy hot pita bread. Then the combo plate with two different eggplant -- one a chopped eggplant salad and the other babbaghanoush; plus tehina (sesame seed paste -- like nut butter) and hummus (from chick peas) and some red roasted peppers. My favorite was the hummus. Our order of grape leaves came next -- served hot;they were stuffed with rice and herbs; although we'd been told they had beef in them, there was no meat. A plate with four fried felafel balls came next -- which we weren't expecting but we were told that came with the combo. We added salt to everything and mixed and matched bits of the pickled cabbage and peppers to torn off corners of pita to make different combo mini sandwiches. We were stuffed. The dips could have used a bit more pizzazz but were still ok. And it would have been nice to get a refill on our iced tea... service was pleasant. It was not very busy.

Remi G.

Ordered lunch take out one of the few Kosher for Passover places I usually don't do negative reviews but his is ridiculous and abusive Bills was $37.45 for chicken and fries Just plain disappointing won't be coming back

Alan M.

The real deal. Great home style cooking and very friendly service. Love trying different types of food and this kosher family owned restaurant was a delight with delicious food and very large portions. Shown is the Sunday special and stuffed cabbage.

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Came by with my brother and ordered an assortment of food. Would say the schnitzel is my favorite item on the menu. This spot makes you feel at home, the owner if very kind and welcoming and taught me a lot about kosher meat. They have soft steak here which I like.

Lunch special today spicy chicken. Omg I even ordered some to take to my husband.
Dazne W.

My favorite to go spot. I eat there at least 2 a week when I'm in town. Food always delicious and amazing friendly service. My favorite are the skewers all of them Lolll. The hummus always fresh and pita warm from oven. The lemonana is a must specially when it's super hot outside. Don't hesitate to come in and try their lunch specials. I know some of you will be hesitant to go in just because it's a kosher restaurant but please do yourself a favor just go in and see how friendly they are.

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Chicken schnitzel was great! Tuna on pita great! Super yummy food. Kitchen made my order super fast

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You guys robbed me... $18 for a plate with this much chicken? Are you serious? It's all rice and beans! Scammers

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12 years ago

The food was ok, just a little bit expensive. The food was tasty and generous portions.

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11 years ago

We had a variety of entrees. Every dish missed. Literally, could not finish anything we ordered.The Hummus that others so like is terrible.

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Shalom-Haifa Restaurant - kosher - Updated October 2026

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