We came for a late dinner on a Saturday night and were delighted to find reservation availability…read morefor the 3 of us still. We were whisked inside to the intimate, dimly lit interior with a DJ table tastefully tucked away in the back of the space. Service was welcoming but overall, not quite as warm and attentive as I've experienced at other places in town. We started off with the Turkish Manti Dumplings, which were the standout of the night. The complexity yet restraint of flavor, balancing indescribable buttery, roasted, earthy notes with a touch of umami and subtle tanginess from the yogurt. The Mezze Sampler was a nice option for trying three of the dips. All very tasty, but I've had slightly better elsewhere. The Sweet Jeweled rice was the other standout with flavor and textural variety that made each bite pop. I found the Roasted Brussels Sprouts undercooked and lacking the same level of flavor as the other plates. The weakest dish of the evening. The Grilled Whole Bronzino got top marks from the meat eaters at the table. Overall, 4/5 stars for a delicious meal but with tough competition around town limiting my ability to hit that 5.

I do love this place for it ambience and service. I will say that it is a sister restaurant to…read moreanother one that I went to for my birthday and I guess I came in with the mentality of comparing it and the food just wasn't all there. I had to return the plate that I had gotten. I'm sure that if I would've chosen something else, I would've been happy because the person that I went with did very much enjoy their meal. I think it's worth it but maybe doing a little bit more research on what to get. To say that the person I was with had the Bronzino and it was delicious. Drinks are also good as well. like anything in Miami parking is a little difficult, we made reservations and we were sat right away. Again, this could've been a one off thing, but everything else was amazing.

Came here for a post happy hour snack. We weren't feeling too too hungry but needed a little…read moreSOMETHING. As we walked by Safron, the smells and aroma with the lit up menu was what drove us right in. It's a very small hole in the wall, more for takeout, but they have a few tables and chairs outside that make the perfect people watching while you eat, that's free entertainment! We ordered the falafel plate to share and it was plenty. There's rice was absolutely delicious and the falafel were made on the spot served perfectly warm and crispy. Pro tip: ask for their house made hot sauce, it will rewire your brain. That was the perfect touch to our platter. Next time would LOVE to order the falafel wrap which comes with fries. Great little spot for authentic Mediterranean cuisine with bold, delicious and fresh flavors.

I tried Safron last night after a long day of travel. I got it to-go and waited about 10 minutes…read morefor me Greek salad and lamb sandwich. The sandwiches use pita bread and the wraps use tortillas. I got mine with pita, which was nice and soft. Tithe sandwich had bite-sized lamb chunks, which were very good and seasoned well. The fries are a "pass" for me. I don't like bartered fries. The Greek salad was a Greek salad, which is what I expected and wanted, so no complaints! Walking distance from my hotel, friendly staff. It's small inside with o my one table, so you'll sit outside if you stay. I waited inside for my food.

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This was the only photo I took because it was the best-looking part of the meal. I had been craving…read moreMiddle Eastern food and chose this location since the Pembroke Pines spot had been so good before. We came on a Sunday evening, and surprisingly, the place was completely empty--not a single customer inside. Honestly, I would have left, but my husband was too hungry. We both ordered the "Delight Mix," which is supposed to be a variety of meats. Unfortunately, the meat didn't even taste like meat, and everything was covered in what seemed like barbecue sauce. That was especially disappointing because when you think of Middle Eastern cuisine, those kinds of sauces just aren't typical or authentic. Overall, it was a very underwhelming experience.

Wonderful place and sooo glad I got to try. Came in with a group of five and had a reservation for…read morea Tuesday night. They weren't too busy and the outdoor seating looked nice. We were sat inside near the bar/kitchen area. The restaurant overall had a very quaint vibe, close seating and bright vibrant decor. Yellow was a primary color through most of the decor. I really loved the tree aesthetic that looked like an old tree that was growing from the corners of the rooms up the wall and across the ceiling. I wasn't able to catch our server's name however they were very well knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We decided to do several apps versus getting individual meals as this restaurants theme is to have shareable plates. So many dishes, got the French and Turkish oven pita. Both were good and had different highlights. Loved the gold scissors provided to cut strips for sharing. Classic hummus which had to have been the smoothest hummus I've ever had. Zucchini Latkes were one of my favorite along with the Cauliflower. The seasoning on this was amazing, a bit sweet, and crispy outside. Crispy artichoke I could have done without. It was kinda like eating rice paper, odd texture. Had to try the baklava for dessert along with the pistachio cheesecake and the vanilla, mango and Nutella gelato. Nutella was my favorite. I'd keep on the short list next time I'm in the area.

Went here a couple of weeks ago because one of my visiting friends staying on Collins, wanted…read moreMediterranean food for her birthday. We arrived about 9pm on a Friday night and were seated immediately. It was a perfect April evening in So Flo. The decor is modern and trendy. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. We ordered our food and were told that the food comes out as its ready. So basically, don't expect order...lol. It worked out fine though, gratefully. We had the Humnus (tasty and fresh but a bit too creamy for two out of the three us at the tabel) with Laffa (served hot, it was yummy), Morrocan Cigars (yummy and good for at least two people), the Chicken Shawarma (which is dark meat and is seasoned perfectly) with grilled veggies (that tasted just a little bit too smoky), and the Harissa Honey Salmon with Greek Lemon Potatoes (they were super lemony but thats been par for the course at all of the Greek places I've ever been to). All of the food was well made and tasted delectable. We saw some delicious looking platters pass our table. The Crispy Chicken Shnitzel is on my radar for the next time I visit.

Came here around 2:30pm on a Friday as we had just landed in Miami and this restaurant seemed so…read moregood on Yelp near our hotel. Very quiet, only 1 other table of 2 was seated. Indoor seating was closed and they were only seating people outside at the moment. If you don't like dinning outdoors, avoid this place in the mid afternoons. Staff was friendly but asked us to give them a good Google review and brought out a QR code to scan. I don't really do Google reviews and said I'm only on Yelp. They said that Yelp isn't owned by them and reviews may not be accurate but they seem to be doing well on Yelp. Felt a little off putting. Food was mediocre and quite pricey, nothing to write home about. Komma Pikilla- was a platter of different dips. My least favorite was Lady Pink, very floral. Pita bread was average. Turkish Adana Kebab- lamb and beef grounded together. Came with roasted tomatoes, shishoto pepper and red onions; lined with a thin pita. Paired with Crete Feta Dip (also came in the Komma Pikilla). Chicken Kebab- wasn't dry but wasn't juicy. Came with roasted tomatoes, shishoto pepper and red onions; lined with a thin pita. Paired with Crete Feta Dip.

Komma Restaurant & Lounge setves Mediterranean cusine & is located on Washington Ave in Miami. It…read moreis across the street from The Goodtime Hotel, one of my favorite hotels w/ in walking distance of Miami Beach. Komma has lovely ambiance, cool lighting, nice decor & a spacious enough bar area. Lunch, dinner & desserts are on their menu. Happy Hour is every day. The following have been favorites to have had from their Happy Hour Menu: 1.) Keftedes - Sautéed Lamb & Beef Patties w/ Lemon Juice & Garden Herbs. (HH Menu - $11). 2.) Greek Salad - Vine Riped Tomatoes, Cucumber, feta, olives , red onion & bell peppers. (HH Memu - $12). 3.) Spanakopita - Baked Phyllo stuffed w/ feta, spinach & carmelized onions. (HH Menu - $9). 4.) Aperol Spritz Who? Cocktail - Pineapple, infused aeperol, ginger beer & Prosecco. (HH Menu - $9) 5.) Komma kiss Cocktail - Sweet & Dry Vermouth, Passionfruit Puree & Soda. (Hh Menu - $9) Everything was delicious. The salad & Keftedes have always tasted fresh. They have fantastic hummus & pita bread, and Komma has pretty decent cocktails for good happy hour prices. Servers have been so kind, friendly, & courteous. Website - kommarestaurant.com Instagram - @kommarestaurant Komma's Hours of Operation - Mon. - Thurs. -5pm - Midnight Fri. -Sun. - Noon - Midnight Belly Dancing Performances - Fri. & Sat. 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm. One can also make dining reservations and can have events / parties in their private dining areas.

the food is really great here would recommend if u like something with sugar get the baklavaread more

I walked by here so many times when I'm in Miami and never really noticed them. But this day I just…read morewanted something kind of quick and cheaper bc nothing on S Beach is really cheap lol. But I walked in and no one was inside but the workers bc most of the customers sat outside on their little patio but I opt to sit inside where it was nice and cool. The worker was so sweet and welcoming. I got the lamb and beef gyro on pita with fries. And the pita was filled to the max. It was soo good and the fries was hot and fresh. Then I was giving hot tea and baklava as a complimentary treat after my meal. For the price it was definitely worth it.

A group of 6 of us visited Abbale' for dinner on a Sunday night (Memorial Day weekend), sitting at…read moreone of the outdoor tables. Our server was great! Very helpful and he explained all the dishes and was a good advocate for the restaurant. We had two gluten free diners in our party, one with celiac, and our sever and Chef handled it well and adopted as best they could. We tried a lot of different dishes. The salatim trio, the persian cucumber, and steak shawarma hummus & pita (one of everyone's favorites) were all great. The local fish ceviche was very good as was the feta & pistachio. For main meals we tried the branzino (2). Also the braised beef short rib was excellent (hearty and moist) and the double cut lamb chop was cooked perfectly. It was a fun evening for sure - the tarp above us keep spilling water near the table (not on anyone) and we had fun with it.

A South Beach restaurant for foodies not (just) tourists! Amazing food, amazing service, amazing…read morevibe. The Persian Braised Bone-In Beef Short Rib with its pomegranate-red wine jus and apricots exceeded my high expectations! The Prime Steak Shashlik was lovely. The Moroccan Cigars were the surprise of the evening, always order these! I ordered a trio of Roasted Beets, Whipped Feta and Pistachio, Walnut (from the 7 options available) and the Pistachio is my clear favorite. I enjoy a ~local beer and the Goldstar Dark Lager was wonderful, neither bitter nor sweet.

My wife and I shared the Greek Salad and the Whole Branzino. Everything was absolutely delicious. I…read morewould highly recommend dining here.

I rarely write reviews, but had to for this one. The "Award Winning Octopus" was phenomenal--easily…read morethe best dish of my trip to Miami. I've had octopus many times before and didn't know it could taste that good or be that tender. The name lives up to the dish! Also ordered the Poseidon Seafood Pasta, which was delicious as well. Everything we tried was great, but the octopus stole the show. Special thanks to Apollo, Vasillis, and Chef Demetrios for the wonderful service and food. This was the only dinner of our trip we didn't make a reservation for...we just happened upon it, and it ended up being our favorite meal of the trip. Will be back for more Award Winning Octopus and to try the rest of the menu.

We had dinner reservations in the downstairs lounge for a bachelorette group, and every single one…read moreof us gave this place a 10/10. To be fair, service was pretty slow at first--we didn't even have menus for a while. The restaurant had a full buyout event earlier and seemed to be playing catch-up. Our waitress was very apologetic, but initially we were definitely frustrated with the wait. Once the food and drinks started coming out, though, everything changed. Every dish was absolutely delicious and felt elevated and luxurious. Our favorites were the spicy tuna crispy rice, lamb chops, and beetroot maki. This place absolutely lives up to the hype and is somewhere I'll definitely return to. After dinner, the downstairs space transformed into a lounge/club atmosphere. It was packed, the energy was amazing, and it ended up being such a fun spot for dancing and drinks. Highly recommend!

Opened in early 2020 right before the pandemic hit. The place weirdly enough just claimed the title…read moreof America's highest grossing independent restaurant (idk how I feel about that). We asked to sit downstairs where the DJ starts around 11PM. The energy was great with incredibly comfortable and spacious seating. There was a 2 hour limit at the table, but we moved to the bar after our meal. Loved the caviar potato as an appetizer, and the beef tenderloin literally melted in my mouth. The downstairs scene gets pretty loud just an FYI. Service was top notch. Seems pretty trendy and mainstream, but definitely worth it.

Still savoring the memories from Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine, a spot that delivers a warm,…read moreauthentic Eastern Mediterranean/Turkish experience right by South Pointe. Its location makes it ideal for a relaxed dinner after a sunset walk, and the ambiance leans into that cozy, family-style hospitality the region is known for. We kicked things off with a generous mezze spread, a highlight here and consistently praised in reviews. It included creamy hummus, eggplant-based dips like baba ghanoush, beetroot, yogurt spreads, and a pepper-eggplant mix, all paired with warm, fresh pita that kept coming out just right. Sipping Turkish tea in the Miami heat somehow worked perfectly, it was refreshing in its own way. For the main, I ordered the Iskender kebab, a comforting, flavorful dish of gyro-style meat over pita, finished with a light tomato sauce. We also tried Efes beer, a crisp Turkish pilsner that balanced the meal nicely. Despite us being a group of 10, Barış, our waiter, handled everything with impressive attention to detail, something many diners mention about the service here: attentive, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. To top it off, dessert was on the house--a creamy almond and pistachio pudding that paired beautifully with a strong Turkish coffee. A thoughtful gesture that really sealed the experience. Between the vibrant flavors, the inviting atmosphere, and the consistently praised service, Kalamata delivers a family-friendly, authentic Mediterranean night out that feels both elevated and relaxed. Definitely a place worth returning to. Afiyet olsun, bir daha görüşmek üzere!

This was easily the best Mediterranean style meal that I've had in years and I have this type of…read morefood in every city that I visit. Everyone we encountered in the restaurant was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The food came out pretty quickly and it was very fresh and full of flavor. I could not have asked for a better meal.