Delicious food, lively music and fun atmosphere! If you want an authentic Georgian experience, this…read moreis the place!

Terrible place with zero respect for customers. We called ahead to ask if they could prepare food…read morefor us, and they confirmed that they could. The restaurant is listed as closing at 10 PM, so we arrived at 8:50 PM. When we got there, we were told they wouldn't make anything because the chefs had already left. How does that even make sense? Why say one thing over the phone and then do the complete opposite in person? The staff is unprofessional and rude, and clearly doesn't care about their guests. It honestly feels like no one there wants to work. I do not recommend this place under any circumstances. If you don't want to waste your time and nerves, stay away.

Highly recommend chebureki only at Oasis Good price ,…read moreexcellent service. Take you chance to get there to try it

I ordered the khinkali, and while the flavor was good, the ground meat filling contained an…read moreexcessive amount of cartilage. Finding hard, chewy pieces occasionally can happen, but it occurred often enough that it noticeably affected the texture throughout the meal. At times I was picking cartilage out while eating, which took away from the experience. Whether this is an oversight in preparation or part of the meat blend they are using, it points to a quality-control issue with how the ground meat is handled. The kitchen needs to do a better job trimming and preparing the meat before grinding and serving it. Aside from that, the service from the waiter was excellent, truly 5-star, but this issue kept me from rating the overall experience higher.

Visiting from LA, we are very familiar with Armenian food, and this restaurant is a good…read morerepresentation of what good Armenian food should taste like. Everything we ordered was really good, so if you are craving good Armenian grilled food, this would be the place to go.

Miami has a few microcosms of life that take one into a different dimension. Some of them are…read morebetter known, like Little Havana with its Cuban heritage. Others, like "Moscow on the Sea" are less explored, even by locals. The shady world of grey money emphasizing itself through extravagant condos that never have a resident, persistently present black G Wagons and a sense of stepping into a different world. Ararat, is exactly that. While the restaurant is Armenian, it appeals heavily to all Eastern Europeans in the area, more heavily Russians and Ukrainians. It's a place that shows that despite everything going on in the world, here, all are friends sharing a wonderfully cheesy khachapuri from the table. The live music is something else, with talented Armenian singers and melodies that are as soulful as life itself. Aside from the khachapuri cheese pies, the kharcho soup is phenomenal. There are Armenian and Georgian wines on the menu, which really cannot be missed. The vibe is truly transformative into a land far away from Miami and perhaps, even a different time. This is a place to enjoy life and think of little else.

Unfortunately not many peopke are familiar with Georgian cuisine, otherwise these restaurants would…read morebe very busy because the Georgian food is very good. Just to give you a rundown, start with Khachapuri for the whole table to share. This is just a boat-shaped bread filled with melted cheese, butter, and make sure you get it with the egg options. Tear the crust, mix the center together, and use the rest of the bread to dip inside the mix For main plate, you should try Khinkali, which is a dumpling stuffed with meat and broth. I also recommend Ozhakhuri if you want so thing simpler, which is a mix of pork, potatoes, and other vegetables and seasoning So Askaneli is a large restaurant, and at the time I went had a nice and private ambiance. The server was good and let us sample Georgian wines. And the food was obviously great. So if you are looking to try something different, I'd say go to Askaneli and try good Georgian cuisine for yourself

We came here to celebrate a birthday and had made a reservation a few days in advance for a party…read moreof 12 (8 adults and 4 young children). When we arrived and walked through the front door, the restaurant was completely empty... No host, no staff, no one in sight. We waited around for about 15 minutes before deciding to walk around the property, where we eventually found a side entrance near the bar with two employees. When we told them we were there to dine, they seemed genuinely shocked by the size of our group, despite the fact that we reminded them we had a reservation. We were then asked to wait another 15 minutes while they prepared a table. During this time, the air conditioning inside was not on, which is unacceptable given this is South Florida and the heat can be relentless. We ended up asking to sit outside, which was surprisingly cooler. Once seated, we immediately noticed bird droppings on the floor and on a wall/pillar just inches away from our table. It was very off-putting and confusing why this wasn't cleaned, especially since the outdoor area is clearly meant for guests. Service continued to be disorganized. After sitting for several minutes, we were finally asked if we wanted anything to drink, and we requested water. Immediately after that, we were asked what we wanted to order for dinner -- before we even had time to look at the menu. It felt rushed and poorly timed. When the food began coming out, it arrived in random spurts rather than together. Half of our group received their meals and started eating, while the other half waited over 20 minutes. At one point, more of our food was brought out -- but instead of being served to us, it was left sitting on the bar nearby for about 15 minutes. We had to ask three separate times if that food was ours, get ignored, then FINALLY be told, "Oh yeah, sorry, we'll serve you now." By that point, the food had been sitting out, exposed, and had gone cold. Not to mention we were already outside so I'm sure some flies were on and around the food. The server attempted to give us the food and we told him it was cold. He then said he would "warm it up". We had to explicitly ask for fresh plates, which should never have been necessary. By the time the replacements arrived, the rest of the party had already been waiting 30+ minutes after others had finished eating. The entire experience just felt chaotic. There was obviously a noticeable inconsistency in service. A table next to us appeared to be receiving extremely attentive service, while our table struggled to get even basic needs met. I think they may have been Georgian so they got special treatment. One of the particularly frustrating issues was water -- all of us were drinking water, and not once were our glasses refilled until the very end, when they were completely empty and we were visibly thirsty. Even then, we had to ask for more water!! Because this was a birthday celebration, we had originally planned on getting dessert, but given everything that had happened, we decided to just ask for the check. Getting our check took an additional 20+ minutes to arrive. To add to the confusion, another staff member repeatedly brought food to our table that none of us had ordered, forcing our server to redirect him to the correct tables. It seemed like nobody was trained?? With all that said, the food and drinks themselves were very good overall and tasted unique compared to standard offerings in the area. Our waitress was also very kind, and it was clear she was overwhelmed and likely did not have enough support to properly manage everything. The location is beautiful and has a great atmosphere, with fantastic views of the surrounding buildings and nearby water in Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, the lack of organization, cleanliness, and basic service overshadowed what could have been a great experience. I really am rooting for them and hoping they can get it together because it has potential.

Everything feels improved -- the atmosphere, the service, and the food…read more You can really see the effort and attention to detail. Definitely worth coming back again.

honestly don't know how this place stays open…read more From the moment I walked in, everything seemed to go wrong. The staff acted like taking our order was a huge inconvenience, and we waited forever for food that arrived cold and looked like it had been sitting around for hours. The fries were soggy, the burger was dry, and even the drinks tasted off. The restaurant itself wasn't much better. The tables were sticky, the floors looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a while, and the overall atmosphere just felt neglected. The worst part was the service. We had to ask multiple times for simple things like napkins and refills, and no one ever checked to see if our meal was okay. By the time we left, we regretted spending our money there. There are plenty of better restaurants nearby. I definitely won't be coming back, and I can't recommend this place to anyone

So I am not new to Georgian cuisine, we have a great place back home in Mt. Kisco, but my mother…read morehad never had Georgian before so we gave it a go. Restaurant itself is in a bit off the beaten track in a strip mall with mostly non-food businesses. We were there on a Thursday evening which was not busy time. Clearly a family run business with one person cooking (the husband?) and one person serving (the wife?). When we arrived around 730 there was only one other table occupied and no one minding the front of the house so we seated ourselves. It was over 5 minutes before the server appeared from the kitchen but once we got her attention we were given menus. Had to remind her to bring us water. The restaurant itself was very homey and pleasant. On the food side of things we were very satisfied, absolutely delicious . We had the Eggplant Rolls and a Khachapuri Adjaruli (the one that looks like a boat with the egg yolk on top), both were very tasty. I had the Lula Kebab (land and beef kinda like a Kofta Kabab) and my mom had the Chicken Kebab. Both were delicious. I give the waitress credit because when I was ordering I almost ordered the fried potatoes as a side, but she made a face which I correctly intercepted to mean it was gonna be too much food for the 2 of us, which would have been true. Def too one leftovers. Would def recommend checking out this place, food is really good.

My husband and I are making it a mission to try new cultural cuisines/restaurants and I have always…read morewanted to try Georgian food - however the only thing I really only knew about it was that they had big dumplings. Seeing those was enough for me to want to try! We went with two of our friends who have also never tried before. We went on a Sunday afternoon and arrived to a fairly empty plaza. There was one other table full besides ours and they seemed to be of Georgian background so that was already an indication that this restaurant was going to be authentic. We told our waiter that we have never had any kind of Georgian food before and to please give us recommendations. He was very kind and gave us great recommendations for newbies. We ordered: * eggplant rolls (fried eggplant with walnut-garlic paste) * khachapuri adjaruli (boat-shaped bread filled with cheese, butter, and an egg yolk) * veal khinkali (Georgian soup dumplings) * pork kebab * chkmeruli (chicken in creamy garlic sauce) We enjoyed - every - single dish. Oftentimes, eggplant can be a bit slimy, but however they prepared this eggplant, it was perfect. This is a cold dish. The khachapuri adjaruli was very rich. It was a bit messy to eat as there's no way to cut into this without the mixture oozing out. We saw the table next to us had ordered a different version of this (just with cheese alone) and they had no issue with a mess so I think it's because we had the one with the addition of butter and an egg yolk. Even though it was messy to eat, it was DELICIOUS. Honestly, this could've just been a full meal itself as it's incredibly filling. Just a suggestion to the restaurant to perhaps use a serving dish with edges for this particular khachapuri though to prevent spilling! The khinkali was our favorite of everything ordered. It was 5 very large dumplings in one order. Being of East/Southeast Asian and used to smaller sized dumplings, seeing how big these were was a treat! The waiter kindly taught us how to properly eat these (hold the stem, flip it upside down, take a nibble of the skin, sip out the soup, then fully eat these whole thing). Next we had the pork kebab. We originally wanted lamb, but they had run out so we opted for pork instead. Usually a lot of places tend to overcook pork so it is dry, but these were cooked so well! It was served with some kind of tomato sauce that paired great with it. The chkmeruli was ordered by our friend who absolutely loved and obliterated the dish. I don't think I need to say more. Overall, we had such a wonderful meal and experience and definitely recommend this place!

My friend recommended this place. I never tried Uzbekistan dishes and I was curious to find out…read more We ordered three different dishes to share and a pot of tea. I especially loved the dish with grilled eggplant. The service is friendly. The place is not so big but had a cozy atmosphere. My friend said it could be crowded on the weekends.

What a great experience for dinner. My kids & I sat outdoors, enjoying the evening breeze and…read moresunset. We ordered juice, fresh salad, Manti (handmade dough stuffed with beef, and onions, steamed with garlic dipping sauce), traditional bread, beef kebabs and lula - a mix of ground beef and lamb grilled on skewers. Our server was kind & patient with us as we navigated the menu and overwhelming options. Everything was fresh and delicious. I'm so glad this was close to our vacation location.

Such a cool place to pop by and pick up something hot or a pastry to go. They also have a good…read morevariety in their grocery section. Counter staff were patient when I didn't know what I wanted and directed me towards the "house tubes" which were like waffle cones rolled up into a tube and filled with caramel, it was delicious!

The menu at Kalinka is a prime example of how we have more in common than some like to portray…read more Whether you call it aji relleno, stuffed bell peppers or perchenok s kuritza, we all love a delicious sauteed pepper stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken. This was my recent dinner at Kalinka, where instead of my usual barbecue sauce I seasoned it with sour cream ("smetana")! It's always great to expand one's culinary horizons, isn't that what makes a foodie? As other reviewers mentioned, the majority of the space is a grocery store stocking traditional dishes from Russia and other Eastern European countries. There are a few tables inside the store as well as outside. You order at the counter, and your dish is brought out to your table if eating in. Besides my chicken dish, I also enjoyed a portion of kachapuri (stuffed cheese bread) as well as a warm and flaky cherry pie ("vishni"). One of my overseas friends recommended pomegranate juice as part of my wellness regimen. To my delight, I was able to purchase a large bottle of it (sok granat). The cashier / deli attendant helped me find it, and also gave me the opportunity to place my order in Russian as well. Thank you for that "above and beyond" level of service. Blagodario bas!

Last night we ordered shawarma from your restaurant, and honestly, it was a huge disappointment. We…read morespecifically paid extra for double chicken, but there was barely any meat inside -- it honestly felt like there was none at all. Instead of a regular shawarma with tomatoes, it was filled with random greens/leaves. At one point I genuinely felt like a goat eating a salad instead of shawarma. Overall, it simply wasn't tasty. On top of that, the employee seemed half asleep and managed to mix up absolutely everything, making our order the complete opposite of what we asked for. We waited around 40 minutes for our order even though there were only a couple of people sitting there drinking tea. We also had to remind the waitress about the check and our change, and in the end she told us she didn't have enough change -- so we never received the rest of our money back. Both the food and the service left a very unpleasant impression. Absolutely not worth the money. Very disappointed.

I was in that place two times and had great experiences. The pilov and Salas were pretty good…read more However today I decided to try manti and this was very disappointing. The dough for the manti was of questionable quality, and the meat wasn't exactly fresh either... we couldn't eat and just had to dumped all food. I hope management rectifies this situation and improves this issue.

Amazing salads and service! PABLO IS THE BEST SERVER I'VE EVER MET!! Fast snd delicious food. With…read morewide variety of foods for everyone. Highly recommend

I had brunch here this past Sunday with a few friends, and once again Café Noir did not disappoint!…read moreWhile it's a kosher dairy restaurant (no meat is served), they offer an excellent selection of breakfast, lunch, fish, and sushi. Even if you don't keep kosher, it's absolutely worth a visit because the food is delicious and the presentation is beautiful. I ordered the Breakfast for Two (about $38), which was an incredible value. It included cappuccinos, fresh orange juice, three eggs per person, a croissant, your choice of a baguette or multigrain bread, individual salads, and an impressive tower of spreads including tuna salad, feta, olives, pickles, and more. Everything was fresh, plentiful, and beautifully presented. One of my friends ordered the Eggs Benedict. It normally comes with smoked salmon, but the staff was happy to accommodate her request to substitute mushrooms instead, which we really appreciated. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating--we chose to sit inside since it was a hot South Florida morning. One fun touch was that the menu was displayed on an iPad, which made browsing the extensive menu easy and interactive. If you're looking for a wonderful brunch or lunch spot with fresh, high-quality food, generous portions, and excellent service, I highly recommend Café Noir. It's become one of my favorite places, and I'll definitely be back!