I ordered this foods for a dinner party in my house and let me tell you that this is the best…read moreLebanese food I ever had here in Miami, everything that I ordered was outstanding.

I have to admit, I don't have a clue what a shawarma is, but I will say I liked this one. Or…read morewhatever it was that I ate. I picked my friends up at their hotel downtown and we headed out to lunch. The original place we picked was not open because apparently they had some kind of a pissing contest with the city and they lost. Whatever. We were hungry and needed to find someplace fast. And nearby would be a bonus because I had already paid for two hours of parking. No one likes paying for parking and then driving off. That's unAmerican. So we found another place down the street and were on our way when we saw Shawarm Al Basha. The sign said it was Lebanese, and that sounded just as good as what we had originally picked (Mexican), so we went in. First, the place is immaculately clean. The three women behind the counter were all very nice. When we asked about the food, one of them went to the meat and sliced us off samples to try. That was enough for us. We ordered. Vickie had the chicken kabob and Peter and I both had lamb. Mary had a little lamb. It was really delicious. The kabob is kind of pita-like bread wrapped around the meat with tomatoes, onions, falafel, something from a camel (just kidding, making sure you're still paying attention) and other things. They show you the whole list and you can opt out of anything you don't like. I didn't opt out of anything. Pile it on, is my motto. It was a lot to eat at one time, but I persevered. I mean, I had two hours, how could I not. When we finished, we realized we needed baklava (I'm not entirely sure how to spell it). We had the choice of walnut or pistachio, and we chose the pistachio. Which means now I need to go back and try the walnut. How else will I know which is better? I don't get to Miami very often, but I will definitely go back to this place. The food was good, the service was excellent, the restroom was clean (it's a long drive and I had to go) and we had a great time. All-in-all, worth every one of their five stars.

I can't believe that Al Salam Halal has been a few miles from my home for 28 years and I just tried…read morethem. This place is amazing, one of the top 10 best restaurants that I have ever eaten at. We started with the Baba Ghanouj which was out of this world, The garlic yogurt (I think) and pickled vegies made it that much more special. I had the lamb Shish Kabob and my friend had Chicken Kabab both with kabsa rice and we both loved it. The kabsa rice was so tasty and aromatic, loved the cardamon. The portions were very generous, enough that we had enough for dinner the next night. What topped the dinner was the fresh baklava, so many delicious varieties. We bought a lot to take home. The young man who waited on us was so friendly and accommodating, and had a wonderful smile. Service was impeccable and we had a few nice discussions of language and culture. Once again young man, welcome to America. We will now be regulars. What a gem!

Located in a plaza that is undergoing construction is Al Salam, one of the most authentic…read moreMediterranean restaurant in SOFLO. The restaurant is spacious and good for large parties. Inside the style is middle eastern art and decor. They have a large menu and lunch specials are available durning weekdays. Everything that I had tasted fresh and delicious. The complimentary pickled vegetables and pita was a nice touch. For food we decided on the Shishbarak, which is an interesting combination of meat dumplings, in a creamy yogurt sauce. The Shishbarak is a very hearty dish that has a cozy warm texture. The vegetarian sampler is mix of many of the traditional favorites. However, the standouts are definitely the grape-leaves, and the babbaganou Service was good but they only had one person that was working the register, waiting tables, and bussing food. They could definitely use extra wait staff during restaurant peak hours. Make sure you leave room for dessert! The desserts are delicious especially the baklava.

Super cute spot that's been here for years and never even noticed, I'm so glad we decided to check…read moreit out! The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious made fresh and came out pretty quickly. Parking was easy to find since it's in shopping center. Highly recommend to anyone!

I returned specifically for the appetizers, hoping to recapture what I remembered from my previous…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this experience fell well short of expectations. The lentil soup was remarkably bland and lacked the depth and seasoning that had made it memorable before. The chicken wings were dry and arrived without being tossed in the sauce. I brought the issue to the server's attention after tasting one of the wings and explained that I was a returning customer with very specific expectations of the wings based on my previous experience. His response was a shrug, and the item remained on my bill. I took both the soup and wings home and attempted to rescue them myself--adding vegetables and seasoning to the lentils and air-frying the wings with additional seasoning and sauce. They were considerably better after the intervention. That, unfortunately, was the takeaway: when a restaurant has previously given you something worth returning for, consistency matters. So does acknowledging a guest's feedback when the experience misses the mark. I left disappointed, but perhaps the meal served as a reminder that sometimes the best version is still the one I make at home. The two cold appetizers - hummus and baba ghanoush with pita bread were edible. Disappointed overall.

Nasif 03-14-2025…read more We recently hosted an engagement party for about 50 guests at Layali Miami, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice for a special celebration. The restaurant offers a beautiful atmosphere that blends elegance with a lively Middle Eastern vibe, making it perfect for a memorable event. From the moment we started planning, the staff was extremely accommodating and professional. They were responsive, flexible with the setup, and helped organize the seating so our group felt comfortable while still enjoying the energy of the restaurant. For a group of around 50 people, the space worked very well and still felt intimate rather than crowded. The food was one of the highlights of the evening. Guests loved the variety of authentic Middle Eastern dishes, especially the fresh mezze, flavorful grilled meats, and delicious desserts. The presentation was excellent and the portions were generous, which made sharing and enjoying the meal together easy for a large group. The ambiance added a lot to the celebration. The music, lighting, and décor created a festive mood that felt perfect for an engagement party. Many guests commented on how unique and fun the environment was compared to a typical restaurant event. Overall, Layali Miami provided great service, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere that made the engagement party truly special. If you're looking for a place in Miami that can comfortably host a group of around 50 people while offering a memorable dining experience, this is definitely a venue worth considering.

Beautiful restaurant inside and out. The food was cooked to perfection with labanese authenticity…read more Everyone was very attentive. Truly a gem

Food and delivery. Great food and ontomr delivery. Prices ok Loved good. Quantity good be…read morebigger.

The food is delicious. Plenty of options to pick.. The…read moreservice was very helpful and friendly. They serve you the meal you're asking for. It is a very spacious place with a market on the side.

Been here many times staff is friendly and the owner is very nice. The decor is amazing. I mean we…read moreare in the business district in in Doral and you walk in and you feel like you're somewhere else. The food is amazing. The menu is vast, but it's perfect and it has a great variety. Love the sampler of the appetizers wow the stuffed cabbage the grape leaves the hummus the roasted pepper hummus wasz great . That was excellent. I mean everything that we had was excellent grape leaves the falafel to the tabouli was awesome. We order also the mini Kafta sliders wow order at least two orders don't share. They're amazing. Great drinks try The Lebanese beer. It's very good Pilsner style. Great Lebanese wine also and a great variety of drinks that they make there especially when it's so hot outside. Food is very fresh and the atmosphere is very friendly. Definitely have to come for dinner and see the show.

If I could give them more stars, I would. What a terrific…read morerestaurant. Let's start with the decor, it's all about the eyes! A great picture opportunity. The service from the moment you walk in is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We stayed inside because it was so pretty. Our server was polite and friendly. We were 3 and ordered a sharing platter and a meal apart from 2 appetizers. We took food home for the next day. Portions are generous. Everything was delicious , flavorful and well cooked. No room for dessert!

stopped by for dinner while visiting Miami. Food was AMAZING... coming from an Arab. service and…read morehospitality was top tier

Food was okay, meat was raw like a rock unfortunately and they said they cook all meat well done…read moreapparently two dishes I got wasn't.

With so many Israeli restaurants opening in the area it's hard to really find something that…read moreactually feels like Israel.. this is a place you call home. You walk in and there's generations of photos on the walls and employees that have been there since day 1. Food is always consistent and that's not something you come by these days. Salads are loaded on the table like you walked into an Israeli grandmas house and you can't beat the price for what you get. Screw the mainstream places that charge an arm and a leg that don't even bring you back to your roots. Go and enjoy what it's really like to feel well fed and at home

After our JCC gym classes, a group of us women headed over to this little hole in the wall that one…read moreof us highly recommended for their lemonade called Lemonanna - to go for. We arrived and there was a wait but it's a small little place so we waited outside until another group of people came and started smoking so we went inside ... When we saw that one of the tables was available and there was really no place to stand, one of us went over to start to sit down (as a solution) and the waitress whose name was Lulli or Lolli started yelling at us telling us that she had to clean first and I said yeah, but there's no place for stand and she yelled that we had to wait. Now, if you've been to Israel, you'll know that people are pretty rude. Kind of nasty they yell at each other we all know and accept it. And you kind of expect it if you go to an Israeli restaurant coz you're gonna get treated poorly. They act like you're bothering them. Of course it's not true of all Israeli restaurants but it's a generalization that's pretty spot on. Once you do get seated and she calms her ass down, you order the most amazing lemonade with fresh lemon, mint, and blended with ice that is to perfection. There's a spread already on the table of small little salads, chickpeas, carrots a lot of cabbage beets etc , to pick on while you're choosing from the extensive Israeli food on the menu . They have all the great Middle Eastern foods that you'll find in Israel . The hummus, the baba ghanoush, the falafel, the amazing is really salad with all the fresh herbs and the delicious fresh ingredients. Five of us spent about $22 each and had the best time despite our waitress and the leaky ceiling and the pretty dingy decor , but that's why we come here. Oh, and the tip is included in the price, which is probably why your waitress doesn't give a damn if you like her or not. We will be returning here for that Lemonanna and overlook Loli or whatever her name was.

Went to La Vie and had a great experience. We went to this place randomly after wanting to try some…read moreauthentic Mediterranean food. The first thing we noticed, which was a bit unexpected, was the decor. The ambiance was really nice and inviting. This is the type of restaurant where someone could host a party. The service was really good too. We received water almost immediately after being seated, and our server came by shortly after. The manager stopped by throughout our visit to provide recommendations, and he was really nice. It made the experience feel more personal. For our appetizer, we ordered the Baba Ghannouj, which complemented the pita bread really well. It was our first time having it, and we did not know what to expect, but it was great. It was really flavorful, and we finished it wanting more. For our entrees, we had the Lamb Chops and the Seafood Tagine. The lamb chops were great. It was not a huge portion, but the meat was flavorful and cooked well. The presentation was also really nice. The Seafood Tagine looked great, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. Everything about the dish worked well together, and we felt that all the flavors complemented one another. There was a good harmony between the ingredients. For dessert, we ordered the Kunafa, which was another first for us. We had never had it before, but the description really sold us on it. It was really good. This is the kind of dessert that is best shared since it is a little heavy. Toward the end of our visit, a belly dancer came out to perform, and it was really exciting. La Vie is a great restaurant, and we will definitely return. We felt as though we got a true Mediterranean experience during our visit.

I went here on a double date and had a great time. Our waiter recommended a great Arab wine we'd…read morenever heard of before, chateau reserve gold, so that was nice to try. We started with batata harra and cheese bulak. Both were great! The potatoes in the batata harra were very well seasoned and flavorful. The cheese bulak was good but might be a little off putting if your not use to mintiness in your cheese. A belly dancer came out and went around to all the tables and really engaged with everyone. For our entrees we got chicken tagine and lamb chops. I must say the lamb chops were phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. I definitely recommend getting them medium. All in all if you're looking for something different definitely go check it out!

FARAON might officially be my newest hidden gem. I'm usually very loyal to El Pollo Inka when I'm…read morein this area, but for once I decided to cheat on my usual spot and try something different. No regrets. I ordered the mixed 3 skewer/kebab meal with Arabic rice, fries, and the Arabic lemonade. The skewers were seasoned and cooked perfectly, the rice was delicious, and the fries were hot, fresh, and NOT coated. If you've read my reviews before, you know coated fries and I have unresolved issues! -_- The Arabic lemonade was to live for, because I don't say die. So refreshing. I don't love overly sweet drinks, so I added a little water and it was perfect for me! And before anyone asks about the little almond collection on the side of my plate, the rice does come with almonds. I asked for mine without them, they forgot, so I simply relocated them before the photoshoot lol! Cute restaurant, lovely service, amazing food and tucked away enough that you could easily miss it. I'll definitely be back!

This is hands down one of the best Lebanese restaurants we've been to in South Florida. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh and perfectly seasoned. There is literally nothing we've eaten here that we didn't love. They also have a very eclectic menu, with unique dishes you often won't find at other Mediterranean restaurants. Highly recommend!