A great addition to the south beach restaurant scene. This is the place to go when you just want an…read moreall around great dining experience. The restaurant is simple yet cozy and has indoor and outdoor seating. The food was incredible and everything we had was standout- hard to choose a favorite. Definitely get the meze of dips, Greek salad, and my personal favorite are the Turkish meatballs. Great Greek wine selection too! The food came out quickly and servers were attentive. They even brought out free baklava for dessert.

Bákalo has good cuisine and generous portions at a reasonable price. The hot fresh pita bread is…read morecomplimentary which is a delicious treat. The service is customizable and prepared fresh. The ambiance is casual. I enjoy and recommend the food with fresh greens and vegetables.

This was our first dinner this time in Miami and I fell in love. The waitress was so great, and the…read moredecor was next level cute. It made me want to stay in the hotel next time to be closer to this restaurant. Then the food came and it was so delicious! Every dish we got... the Carpaccio was so mouth watering melt in your mouth! Then the mushroom risotto was incredible as were all other dishes we had. I will absolutely be coming back here every time I come to Miami. The bill definitely added up fast, but it was worth it!

Came back with another couple and truly enjoyed the evening. I will be honest with you. The food…read morethat is served here at Amalia is the highest quality flavor and presentation you could ever wish to have. The service is excellent, and the ambience is intimate, boutique luxury. The $65 Tenderlion Mignon pepper steak was so tall, half of it sat hidden in the mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious, and what a bargain because this same dish would have been near $100 at most evening spots these days. Emoji

Came in for breakfast and would have liked the breakfast table which is their buffet but it's only…read moreon the weekend. Their menu is pretty expansive and the items are around $18-25. Ordered the bread basket which is a mix of pastries from the bar upstairs, for 5 pastries it's around $25 which is interesting since upstairs it's about $14 for 1. I had the Spanish egg tortilla and it's basically a frittata and it comes with 2 small pieces of toast. Tbh all the flavor is on the toast and the frittata is large, I saw two other tables eat less than half. If it was smaller and a few more pieces of toast it would be great. John was great! Him and the ambiance get the 4 stars. Don't forget they already charge a 21% gratuity.

I had a very good Miami Spice experience at Aguasal, starting with impeccable service. It was my…read morefirst time trying tartare and I really enjoyed it. The salad was also delicious and different, with a beautiful presentation. For the mains, the snapper was my favorite and I definitely recommend it, it was perfectly fried and presented in a really unique way. The chicken was tender and the couscous that came with it was delicious. For dessert, the saffron rice pudding wasn't for me. Coming from a Latin background, I'm used to a more traditional arroz con leche, and I felt the combination with watermelon and honey changed the flavor too much and took away from the simplicity of the dessert. I much preferred the lemon pie. Overall, the food was very good, the presentation was thoughtful, and the service really elevated the experience.

my favorite Mediterranean food! I order often and haven't found another restaurant that can even be…read morecomparable.

I ordered the salmon entree plate (salmon, rice, salad and pita) and everything was seasoned or…read morecooked to perfection. I'm so impressed. My server Kenya was very sweet and I'd come here again. There are tables and a/c in the back if you're overheating.

From the moment you walk into Mandolin Aegean Bistro, it feels like you've been transported to a…read morecharming village in Greece. The beautiful outdoor setting creates such a unique and relaxing atmosphere that you almost forget you're still in the city. The food was outstanding. The grilled meatballs were flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the cheese saganaki was absolutely delicious. But the real star of the meal was the beef souvlaki--it was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. And I have to mention the fries that came with it. They were honestly some of the best fries I've ever had, and definitely not something I expected to be raving about at a Greek restaurant! This was an amazing dining experience from start to finish, and I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu.

We visited Mandolin during our stay in Miami because we love Mediterranean cuisine, and overall, it…read morewas a solid experience. For appetizers, we ordered the Ali Nazik and Eggplant Carpaccio. The Ali Nazik was phenomenal. We were given a side of bread, which paired really well with the dish. The lamb was packed with flavor, and the smoked eggplant yogurt was fire. The two complemented each other perfectly. The Eggplant Carpaccio was good as well. I will say, though, that if you aren't a fan of dishes with a heavy vinegar flavor, this may not be for you. I'd also be curious to see how this dish would taste served warm. For our entree, we ordered the Beef Souvlaki, which came with six skewers of filet mignon. The beef was perfectly cooked and very tender, so no complaints there. However, the rest of the dish didn't really stand out to me. The fries were decent, but nothing crazy. As a first-time visitor, I also feel like this probably wasn't the best dish to order if you want to get a full sense of what the restaurant has to offer. One of my biggest disappointments was that the restaurant primarily had outdoor seating. Maybe it was just the night we went, but it was extremely hot and humid, and the fans in our area weren't cutting it. It was also very dark, making it difficult to see the menus and even our food. I think better lighting, especially toward the front of the restaurant, would make a big difference. The food came out very quickly, which we appreciated. I do wish our server had been a little more helpful, though. We wanted to learn more about the menu and were hoping for some guidance and recommendations, but he didn't really guide us through the menu the way I had hoped. Overall, Mandolin was a solid experience, and the Ali Nazik in particular was a standout. I'd be interested in coming back and trying some of their other dishes to get a better feel for what the restaurant does best.

What a great find on Washington ave! Very authentic Turkish cuisine. Stumbled upon this place for…read morelunch and was so impressed. The inside is cozy and cute, waiters friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and food was timely. We had the Greek salad with gyro meat which definitely exceeded my expectations. The ingredients were so fresh, the dressing was simple with lemon, olive oil, and seasoning and was the perfect amount, and the gyro meat super flavorful and juicy. We also had the chicken wrap with fries. 10/10. The sangria was not too sweet and had tons of fresh berries in it! Can't wait to return. Our new favorite Mediterranean spot in the neighborhood!

I came here because 4.8 stars and nearly 2,000 reviews usually mean somebody in the kitchen is…read moredoing something right. So I walked in expecting at least one moment that justified the noise. It never came. The mixed mezze platter landed first, and that was the first bad sign. It felt store-bought, flat, forgettable, missing that rough, honest, made-in-house character that gives these kinds of places life. The pita was fine. Nothing offensive. Nothing worth thinking about again. Then came the lamb gyro platter. The meat was too greasy, and the rest was just there, filling space on the plate. Not a disaster. Not a crime. Just the kind of meal that reminds you of those late-night kebab spots people hit after too many drinks and low standards. I like those places for what they are. But when the bill climbs past 20 dollars, the rules change. Service was good. The atmosphere had that familiar Miami Beach decorative polish, enough to make the place look better than it eats. And to be fair, the menu is big enough that I would try something else before writing it off completely. But based on this meal, 4.8 stars feels wildly generous.

If all you care about is ambience and service, this is the place for you. It's super pretty -…read moreinside and outside. Very beachy. The downside here is the food for the price. You're paying $20 for a small pizza, $4 for a mini coke and I think it was $14 for a beer. I tried the three pizzas we ordered and none were great - just ok. For 40% less money you can go to Pizzette or Ducali's and get better tasting pizza. Or go to Nikki Beach and get an even better ambiance and pay the same for better food that's not pizza.

This was our first try of The Patio and we were quite pleased. We needed something quick and easy…read moreand it came through both fast, tasty and well priced for south beach! We ordered the artichoke arugula salad and Mahi Mahi! They both came out perfect! We look forward to trying more of the cuisine and cocktails in the future.

I've tried about 8 restaurants for Miami Spice this year and hands down this is the best! In fact,…read moreas I've given other places 5 stars already, I feel that this place should be given a 6, to show that it's really better than the other ones. Definitely a gem. The restaurant is hidden inside the Cadet Hotel, and hidden is the word because even when you are in the lobby you won't know where the restaurant is. It's up a small, unmarked flight of stairs. The restaurant itself is small, with about 10 tables and half of them two-person, so probably can fit no more than 30 people. However, this little gem has plenty of charm, cozy and not stuffy at all. Feels like you are in a little restaurant in Paris. For Miami Spice, appetizer choices include truffle celery risotto, duck confit and foie gras. Main dishes we had the cod fillet, lamb chop and duck l'orange. Dessert is floating island, a Pavlova with a creamy sauce and berries. I won't go into detail, as I probably will just be repeating the words "delicious" "flavorful" "delish" "heavenly" "excellent" over and over. Suffice to say the meat is succulent and cooked just right, I relish every bite, and it's good to the last bite - something which actually is quite a feat, as sometimes dishes that are delicious at first bite can get salty or boring as you eat on. Patrick the sommelier gave us a good recommendation. As we ordered different dishes, it's hard to pick just one bottle, but the barolo he selected manages to go well with most and amplifies the flavors of the risotto, the duck and the lamb really well. The regular menu lists most entrees around $35, and the well selected wine list has many good but lesser known wines for $50 to a few hundreds. Reasonable prices, I look forward to be back even when it's not Miami Spice month!

I came here because of Miami Spice, but also because this restaurant was different from all the…read moreother ones I kept seeing. First, this is a restaurant where you come for the amazing service, quality food, and something different type of food. This is not your typical everyday restaurant and it is more on the high end side. The restaurant is inside a hotel and parking can be limited, but you can walk a little to the parking garage or pay the parking up close. Service: let me start with one of the best things about this restaurant. The waiter comes and gets you as soon as you come into the hotel/restaurant entrance. They will be on top of you if you want or need everything. There was a guy there that suggested us a great red wine selection and we of course got the bottle. We did not have to wait much at all for anything. They were constantly coming to check up on the food, if anymore wine was needed, or anything else.. Food: the food was definitely high quality food. You come here not for the portions, but for the different options they offer. You come here for the top of the notch ingredients. The taste of the food was delicious, not overpowering, and all the ingredients went well together. My husband got the PAN SAUTEED FOIE GRAS for first course, SHORT RIBS MARINATED IN BURGUNDY WINE AND SLOWLY COOKED for second course, and of course the FLOATING ISLAND Poached Whipped White Egg, Crème Anglaise, Fresh Berries for desert. It was all perfectly cooked and delicious, the short ribs we soft and the flavor was just on point. I got WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO for the first course, DUO OF BRANZINO AND SEA SCALLOP Vegetable and lemongrass sauce .. Branzino  Butter Dulce Flakes Sauce ..Scallop for the second course, and the same desert as my husband for the third course. I really just enjoyed it all, the flavors of the sauce along with the vegetables not being overcooked or under cooked. The chef in the back just played it all so well together. The ambient of this restaurant is small and cozy. This is a place for date night, or talking to an old friend you haven't seen. This place is small, so reservation is a must. It is a restuarant where you can actually hear the person in front of you without having to scream over other people or the music. It is a great place because once you are done eating you can walk Lincoln road or go walk the beach if you'd like. I would not kind coming back here again for another date night. Service was great, food was delicious, and I enjoyed the cozy quality restaurant it really is.