One of the best Mediterranean dinners if not the best we've had. We started off with the hummus, then for the main course went with the lamb shish kebab and the chef's special saslik kebab. They are must try. Esther, our server, made the recommendation and definitely steered us in the right direction. Both meats were cooked to perfection exactly how we asked for them. Each plate came with a different style of salad, and both were really good and complemented the meals well. To finish off dinner, we were offered complimentary Turkish tea, which was a nice touch and a great way to wind down after the meal. We sat outside and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Amazing food, great service, and a memorable dinner overall. Definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Still savoring the memories from Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine, a spot that delivers a warm, authentic 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! read more

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This was easily the best Mediterranean style meal that I've had in years and I have this type of food 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. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I was yet again having too much fun here that I forgot to take some pictures until dessert. The tahini martini is basically an espresso martini, but nonetheless, great! The baklava-- incredible! And for my entree, I got the steak (special)-- best part of the meal! For the appetizer, we got some seared garlic shrimp and hummus. The pita bread was soft, and fresh. The service was also very nice, but felt european. We had to wave down our server a few different times to pay. The mood lighting was perfect, and if it wasn't so hot, I may have sat outside. Although it sits on a kind of obscure street, so I take that back. Just eat in side if you can. It's cute! read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Baklava and Tahini Martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere coupled with good food and service... this spot has the right mix of ingredients for an amazing experience. I got the kofte along with a med salad to-go. While waiting, I got a Turkish tea that was offered with a refill. This is excellent. The staff are friendly and the place is well run. Prices seem to vary from the online menu but it's within reason. ¡Excellente! read more

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We stopped for a quick dinner before an event at the nearby Jewish Museum. My husband arrive first and was offered a complimentary hummus plate. It was served just as I arrived. W very nice welcome with warm pita and a delicious bread. I chose the kiftedes or Greek burgers; he got the octopus. Both were delicious, each with a small side salad. These appetizers made meals for both of us. We sat outside and watched as the tables quickly filled. It seems to be a pretty popular place, especially with families. Perhpas we were the only Miami Beach residents that evening. Service was good considering the number of people at the restaurant. We'd go again. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - kiftedes - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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During my 5-day stay in Miami, I've come back to this place THREE times solely for the Lamb Chop entree. It's THAT good. Medium-rare is cooked to perfection and it's supremely tender, juicy, smoky, and delicious! You HAVE to get the Lamb Chops here. The host recognized me after the first night and welcomed me back the subsequent times. Ambiance is great and service is prompt. Mix Meze Platter is also delicious. read more

What a great night to sit outside and enjoy a quiet meal. I started with the Greek salad. It was fresh and yummy. I could have used more Feta... but who couldn't? I had the chicken kabab with fries instead of a side salad. The chicken was so flavorful. My server was great. Overall I enjoyed a lovely meal. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Greek salad (mixed) - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Delicious! I really enjoyed everything I tried at Kalamata. The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful and the hummus was rich and creamy. I ordered the mixed platter to try all their different meats and I enjoyed everything, especially the lamb and gyro meat. The flavors were great and everything was cooked perfectly! read more

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If you read my reviews cleanliness is my number 1 PRIORITY at an establishment. Everywhere in this restaurant spotless clean. Amazing location, great service and fantastic restaurant. It is bunch of restaurants on the block, you have options. There is Japanese, Italian, Burger joint and Mediterranean and Turkish. Very refreshing interior, have outdoor seating makes you very comfortable. I must say, its been a while didn't enjoy my dinner as much i did at Kalamata. Very accommodating. Great dishes, grilled octopus, crispy sigara borek, fresh Mediterranean salad. And then Organic Chicken kebab, and Lamb Adana Kebab. Never had a chicken kebab like this, are you kidding me? Then deserts, nice juicy watermelon and of course my almond pudding. Yummm!!! I am not a fan of lemon zest in the pudding, but this one was very light and refreshing. I must say it is a MUST to have that!! Will definitely be back! read more

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Feeeeeed me all the lamb with some Greek Beers and I'm the happiest tiger there is! Great service. Such a cool out of the way gem. NOT touristy so don't think about it Mr & Mrs "I wear Crocs in Miami". Come for lunch Dinner is for the locals and we loooove you staff! There's a bomb salad we love and forget the name of. Yeah that one! Hummus yummus! And again, order all the lamb! Delicious! read more

My family and I had a wonderful lunch at Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine. We started with fresh hummus and warm pita, followed by lamb shish kebabs served with bulgur pilaf and a side salad. The lamb was cooked to perfection. For dessert, we enjoyed pistachio baklava paired with hot tea. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Hummus & Pita, Lamb Shish Kebab, Tea & Baklava. - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Amazingggg especially for South Beach standards! Decided to check this place out with my mom after having a nice Sunday walk in South Pointe, and it was an amazing end to our day. We sat outside, they also have a cute indoor area and it was packed. My mom and I shared the platter that they have which had a little bit of everything (lamb, chicken, beef, gyro) and came with rice and salad. For staters we also ordered the eggplant dip, and have to say all the flavors were perfect. Came with naan as well. At the end we got baklava which and in 4 pieces and of course some Turkish tea because you can't not get tea (which was complimentary). Our server was very attentive and the food came out pretty fast. Definitely will be back no doubt! read more

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Happened on this spot walking on Miami Beach neighborhood. There are plenty of options, lots of Greek , Italian , Cuban and Mexican. This restaurant had quite a few People there which is a fairly good indication food is good. We opted to sit outside since the weather was good and not humid. There are many options but we wanted to have standard quick sandwich type dishes. We had the grilled chicken in pita. This was chunks of chicken with lettuce and tomato. The gyro stuffed full with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies. The most delicious was the falafel appetizer. The falafel was well cooked green in color and not dry at all. One of the best I've had. The hummus was fairly standard nothing special. Service was good. This spot is a great drop in restaurant. 82.55 that included gratuity. You have to check the bill in Miami 50% of restaurants include gratuity ... so be aware. read more

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Pretty cute restaurant with attentive service and decent food. We enjoyed the falafel and hummus best, the gyros were good but a bit greasy. It's a nice place to sit outside and enjoy a meal, but it does comes with the South Beach prices. read more

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It was my first time visiting a Turkish restaurant in Miami, and I absolutely loved it! The quality of the food was outstanding, every dish was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Everything we tried was delicious. The service was also warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing Turkish food! read more

My Husband and I went for dinner last night. The food and service were all very good, but unfortunately I got severe food poisoning and ended up in the Emergency Room with incessant vomiting, the other thing that comes with food poisoning, and fever. Really unfortunate because it was a nice spot and the food was delicious, but I would never be able to go back. I have never been so ill from eating out. read more

I was OK place was super crowded but service was good. Food fine .. dips were very good .. rest so so

Service was 10/10 & so was the food. I was solo traveling so appreciated when the server told me I could do half sized portions on appetizers! I got the hummus and chicken kabab. It was all delicious! & the chili sauce the server recommended, I wanted a bottle. Will definitely be back on my next trip! read more

This restaurant is so cute inside and out! Our waitress was also so attentive and kind! She let me sample the house tea and it was delicious. It was served with honey. I also really enjoyed the yogurt drink which I never tried before and it went so well with the food! I was told it was Greek yogurt, with salt and a little water. Besides that, unlimited bread with your hummus! Yes, please! The food here is delicious. Give them a try! read more

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AMAZING! What a surprise and hidden gem in South Beach. The food here is amazing, as well as the staff. It's also very clean and adorable inside. We started out with an appetizer which included Shakashuka, Tabouleh, Babaganush, tzatziki, and hummus. It was bomb! I want more some right now! My chicken sandwich was also phenomenal and the grilled chicken salad my friend got was fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend this place to locals and tourists alike! read more

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Lovely Mediterranean (middleastern) restaurant just off the beach. Falafel app was great, the meat in the gyro platter was tasty but a little dry. They gave us a hummus app at no charge with pita. Very generous. Great service read more

My new favorite Mediterranean place! The hummus was fresh and tasty. I also order a Gyro sandwich and it was delicious! Already thinking of coming back to try other dishes. Juli my server was very attentive, friendly and share many recommendations. 100% recommended read more

Very good food and service in an area that is full of tourist traps. Nice ambiance and doesn't break the bank. Give it a try you won't be disappointed I'm a local. read more

We ordered to go from here one day for lunch. Our food was ready when I went to pick it up and the person who helped me was friendly. The hummus was tasty and the pita was warm. The chicken shish kebab was juicy and not overcooked and the rice was flavorful. A great to go experience. read more

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Super chill super nice traditional family style Greek restaurant. Great food, great staff, awesome meat, and good flavor flavors. Thank you guys! read more

GO HERE FOR THE BEST SERVICE AROUND!!!! What an absolute joy dining here is. We enjoyed our meal immensely. Everything was fresh, and the owner treated us so well. read more

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Great service, excellent food. Perfectly priced for the portion. Beautiful outdoor section with umbrellas. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Falafel Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Exceptional Experience! Everything about Kalamata was truly top-tier. The food was bursting with flavor, the staff was incredibly attentive, and the hospitality was unmatched. The owner, Elias, is hands-on and deeply invested in ensuring every guest has an outstanding dining experience. He personally engages with diners, adding a personal touch that elevates the atmosphere. Without a doubt, one of--if not my absolute favorite--restaurants in Miami! Highly recommended. read more

I've always walked past this place during my visit to Miami but finally stopped today. My friend says his food was amazing. Mine was just OK. I ordered a salad that was kind of bland. The Mediterranean salad I believe the name of it was but it wasn't that great. I ate it anyway since it looked healthy. Our house was pretty cool. I forget his name. read more

Hands down, one of the best Mediterranean places I have been to. We drive all the way from Pompano beach to have dinner at this place and definitely not disappointed. The interiors are beautiful, they have seating both inside and outside. I ordered the chicken kebab which was delicious. The staff is very friendly too! Highly recommend this place. There is no designated parking, so finding street parking might be tricky read more

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Stopped for a quick bite and drink after the beach and this place was amazing! Reasonable prices, which are hard to find, great service, good selection and amazing food. This place checked all the boxes. If you are a fan of Mediterranean food, don't miss this place. read more

Overpriced tourist trap, you're paying restaurant prices for what's essentially turkish fast food. I had babaganush (tiny), falafels (good but not a lot of them), chicken shish (completely dried out, almost inedible) and meze platter (tiny portions). Taking the small portions into account and that the first ingredients they use are dirt cheap, the prices they charge defy belief. Skip it and go to Rice on Alton for great persian food that's half the price of Kalamata and tastes a lot better. read more

Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly staff. I stopped by for a chicken gyro, Greek salad and hummus. But I stayed for the Turkish coffee and baklava. Everyone in the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The food had great flavor, it was exactly what I was craving. I will be coming back here. read more

Kalamata Mediterranean cuisine - Turkish Coffee, Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This is the second time dining here and it's just as delicious and consistently tasty. The skirt steak is a must it melts in your mouth. I also personally recommend the tabouli salad, however, everything is delicious. Thank you to the chef and staff. Excellent service. Worth every penny. The ambiance is also great. read more

The service and the food were really good. Our server was very hospitable and attentive read more

Great place. The food was awesome. I tried the mix grilled platter as it had chicken, lamb and gyro. Service was fairly quick and ambiance was great read more

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This place was and has always been amazingly fascinating! Our server Ozzy was professional and attended our table in a timely manner. Thank you. read more

I love love love this place. It' serves traditional Turkish food with a traditional Turkish service and hospitality. I think all local Turkish community comes here for meals... amazing for both dinner and lunch. read more

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We had a wonderful meal here. We sat at an outdoor table that was lovely and our waitress was very friendly. Got the food ordered quickly and fed my children and record time! The ambience was lovely being out in the street there and the street is really not very loud. we loved the hummus and vegetables and my children love their entrées. I think they got the salmon and the chicken kebabs. I got the falafel and it was great not too dry! I would definitely recommend. read more