What a great find! We were in the area and searched Yelp. This location popped up. We were there during happy hour and enjoyed the outdoor patio. The happy hour menu was fantastic with all $5 plates. We ordered drinks and a couple items. Then ordered more. Awesome tasting food as well as the service. There is a parking garage directly connected and the restaurant does add 20% service tip. This spot is now in our favorites list. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy! read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Motek is easily one of my favorite restaurants! Every meal I've had there has been incredible, but there are a few dishes that keep me coming back. The crispy cauliflower appetizer is an absolute must-order, and their warm pita with tzatziki is so fresh and flavorful that I could honestly eat it on its own. My favorite entrée is the salmon with the lemon potatoes--it's cooked perfectly every time, and the lemon potatoes are absolutely divine. To top it all off, their gelato is the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The only thing I miss is their coffee menu. They used to have more coffee options, and I was disappointed to see that they've narrowed it down to just Turkish coffee. I would love to see some of the other coffee drinks make a comeback. Even so, the food is consistently amazing, the atmosphere is beautiful, and Motek is still a place I'll happily recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal. read more

We just bought a home in Coral Gables and have been staying in a hotel for three weeks while preparing to move in. During that time, we made the mistake of trying Mortex Mediterranean, and it was an absolute disaster from the moment we walked in. The server was rude, untrained, and clueless -- she couldn't answer basic questions about the food and came back five minutes after dropping off our plates asking if we needed a to‑go box. We hadn't even started eating. My wife's dish and mine were passable, but the $39 wagyu burger for my 10‑year‑old was so bad he couldn't eat it and ended up crying. The fries were beaten up, stale, and tasted like they'd been reheated three times. When I told the waitress, she brushed it off with a useless "okay" and walked away. No apology, no fix, no manager -- nothing. For a city like Coral Gables, this place is an embarrassment. Terrible service, cheap ingredients, premium prices, and zero accountability. Even my son said we should've gone to Shake Shack because at least they respect customers and serve edible food. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. It's garbage -- poorly trained staff and low‑quality ingredients pretending to be a real dining experience. read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Went here for taste at the gables which had a set menu. Got out of my comfort zone with this one and decided to try the options on the menu. We started off with a classic margarita which was very good. For the appetizer went with the hummus which was very tasty the bread was very warm and perfect pair. As the main course tried the falafel and it was quite different for my taste but not bad. Overall the waitress was very kind and attentive and the restaurant was absolutely beautiful and well maintained. Would definitely return back and try other items. read more

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I kept having friends recommend this place to me, and I had not given it a chance yet, but I'm so glad I finally did. I went with some friends and the food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed everything we had, and the wine pairing was great as well. The service was good, the environment was great, and it was relatively busy even on a weekday, which says a lot. I would definitely come back and highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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We decided to have a family dinner here tonight based upon the reviews and the quality of the food. It did not disappoint. We were seated on the outside patio as we had arrived around 5:45 PM with no reservation and this was awesome. The weather is so nice right now! We did order some hummus and pita bread and the kids blew through that first Pita so quickly we had to order another, lol. They ended up with the Italian plate, which is really a pizza and it was perfect for them Between the four adults, we ordered a chicken Shawarma plate, a chicken schnitzel plate and the chicken key fobs. How we all ended up ordering chicken at the same time. I am not sure, but it was more food than the four of us could finish. We also had a house salad that was also very tasty. Don't miss out on anything with their homemade naan, it's perfect. Service was very good and the ambience on the side outside patio is very nice, not too loud but it's definitely a popular spot We split the total bill in our portion was $145, that included the 20% tip they add on their own read more

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Nah, this has to be the absolute BEST happy hour deal in Miami because what do you mean I got to try all these different delicious small portioned dishes and a couple of cocktails for $5, EACH. And the deal it's between 3-7pm I believe...what!!! Best dishes for me, the lollipops, the zucchini cake and the summer salad. Best cocktail between the Summer Scale and Hibiscus Heat, is the latter. If you love watermelon, then that would be an excellent choice...very refreshing too. The lollipops are literally "flg", no pun intended. The zucchini cake with the side sauce is fire. The summer salad is just perfection especially in this Miami heat. This location is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing ones, no doubt. Service at the bar area was exceptional as well. Argue with me but this is a hell of a good deal compared to other happy hour deals I've seen in the city, as of late. read more

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Motek, regardless of location is always a hit. I came here for happy hour with a group of eight and service was quick, the food was delicious and vibes were always high. There is literally not a bad bite at Motek. The hummus will always be my favorite bite - but everything is so flavorful and truly fresh. They are also great with allergies and other dietary concerns - we had a vegan and a gluten free friend in our party! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant on Miracle Mile with a nice vibe. I love Middle Eastern cuisine and have been wanting to come here for a while. I came on a Saturday for brunch. There were a few other families there. As a mom, I wished they had more options for kids. All they offered was the mozzarella flatbread for adults. My son liked it but there were other adult meal options that could be easily turned into kids sized options such as the chicken schnitzel. That being said, all the adult food options we tried were delicious. *Baba ganoush (smashed eggplant) with home made flat bread * Watermelon salad with feta crumble and pistachio (sooo good) * Chicken Schnitzel with Salad (highly recommend) * Shakshouka (Israeli breakfast dish with eggs, tomatoes, tomato sauce, peppers and spices) I ordered a mocktail called Belly Dancer with Coconut Water, passion fruit and matcha powder. Sweet and delish! read more

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First time at Motek and I left conflicted. There were really good moments and really low moments throughout the dinner service. My whole group ordered cocktails. Everyone's drink came out within about a 10min period, besides mine. It was not until about another 10mins after that our server returned and let me know the lychee martini was no longer available. We took the servers recommendations for the appetizers and they were the best part of the night (hummus & cigar rolls). The entrees (branzino and hanger steak) were just underwhelming. Branzino really didn't taste like much and the hanger steak presentation was just not appetizing. read more

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Motek has been on my list to try for awhile now so when I saw there was one in Coral Gables I took my daughter for lunch. It was easy to grab a table on a Thursday afternoon,although i have a feeling dinner is much more difficult (especially on the weekend). The restaurant atmosphere lives up to the hype. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Our server was super friendly and helpful when it came to explaining the menu, which are small and slightly bigger plates that should be shared. The food was good, but I was expecting amazing. We started we the classic hummus and tzatziki, which came with amazing bread. I was well into the bread when I noticed they brought matzah to the table next to us and realized I had broke passover within the first 12 hours. Oops, but if you're going to break it this bread was worth it. One dip would have been plenty so I would go with just the hummus next time. Or I'm a big fan of spicy feta, but my daughter doesn't share my love so we opted out this time As for more small plates we also shared the salmon skewers (5 stars), cauliflower (4 stars) and chicken kebabs (3 stars). Next time I plan to explore more of the menu along with the awesome salmon skewers. That was plenty (and probably too much) to fill us. I'm glad I got to finally experience a meal at the beautiful Motek and look forward to trying more of their menu next time! read more

The restaurant is bright and big inside. There's an open kitchen in the back, large tables for groups and a private room. Even though the place was loud and busy, I was able to get a table without a reservation for Sunday lunch and converse with my companion with ease - so much better than the Boca location. I recommend everything we had- hummus, chicken shwarma,and watermelon salad. Both the shwarma and hummus came with a small amount of spicy green sauce. It was very spicy. Note: when our enthusiastic server presented the bill, there was a 20% service charge that gets shared with the staff. This may explain why they have good bussers. read more

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Motek on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables is a great Eastern Mediterranean restaurant. The food was incredible, and the service was friendly. We highly recommend eating here. One of our best meals while visiting Miami. The weather was nice, so we sat at a table outside. We split 3-4 items to try different things, and everything was very good. They have really nice indoor seating and lots of outdoor tables. read more

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Came here because a local friend recommended the place for good Israel food. Yes, the food is very Israeli from the menu perspective but more on the high end side. Portions were kinda small compared to the price. It was super fresh and all dishes were great, just more on the expensive side. We were 5 people, had 4 main courses, salad and dessert. $200 including 20% service that was already applied to the check. read more

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What a delicious and fabulous experience. The restaurant is very beautiful inside and service is top notch. They help guide you through their diverse menu and give you options based on your preferences. We tried the Miami spice menu selection and we're super impressed with the proportions and the quality of food. We went with the perfectly crisp chicken schnitzel, a greek salad, the tuna tartare, and two of their traditional desserts. Absolutely everything had a fresh taste and texture. read more

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Food was delicious! Bummed they ran out of lamp chops but settled for lamb shawarma. Service was great.

The food is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and solid portion sizes that make it feel like you're getting great value for the price. The menu has a nice variety of options, so it's easy to find something you're in the mood for whether you want something light or a more filling meal. Everything comes out quickly, but still tastes like it's made with care rather than rushed. read more

Incredible and super fresh food, we loved all of the menu items that we tried at happy hour, and I really enjoyed how there were so many vegetarian options. The labneh was especially flavorful, and I also really loved the latkes. Plus the cocktails are fresh and flavorful. I love the ambience in this location as well, super airy and with lots of plant themed decorations this is a spacious and enjoyable place to eat, and I will definitely be back. read more

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Okay so the food at Motek is FANTASTIC...but we had...issues. My friend and I came for lunch during Miami spice and it was packed. Our appetizers (the cauliflower and hummus) came out quickly. The hummus was some of the best I've had, along with the pita. My entree, the chicken shawarma bowl, took over 40 minutes... My friend ordered the arayes. The original order she got was still raw. Don't get me wrong, I eat all my meat cooked rare, but this was fully raw. When she asked for a new order of it, they brought back her same plate (bite marks in the meat and all...), completely burned to a char. WHAT??? She had to send it back again for a freshly prepared dish. Is it me or is it completely unsanitary to take a bitten piece of meat, and put it back on a grill that's used to cook other diners their food?? We spoke to the manager and he didn't even give a discount which is absurd considering how long it took for my dish, and the multiple rounds of the arayes... That said, when cooked properly, the arayes are very good, as was the dessert (baklava and pistachio gelato). But based on how everything was handled, unfortunately I can't give a better review. read more

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Came here during a work weekend with several colleagues. We decided to get a variety of dishes so we could try multiple things. The salmon and chicken schnitzel were top of the list. The falafel, lamb shank and tuna tartare were huge hits as well. The pita and hummus were delicious we decided to also try the French hummus but for most it was a bit over the top. Perhaps if that was the only hummus we tried it would have been fine. The staff were pleasant and helpful with our selections. Definitely a delicious meal and everyone said they will be back. read more

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Beautiful place. Food is exotic. Not inexpensive. Service is appropriate. Street parking is very limited. Valet is expensive.

This place is amazing, the service was wonderful our server Amelia was super kind, attentive and friendly. I went with a big group so I got to try a lot of different things. I tried a couple of the hummus, I recommend the marmalade which has a sweet aspect and the pita was amazing. The crispy cauliflower was delicious and the Moroccan cigars were yummy as well. The chicken shawarma was huge, the salmon was also delicious with a side of rice and lentils. The street corn was the best side in my opinion and I would definitely skip the lemon potatoes, I was not a fan of those. The wagyu was delicious, the bread was a little hard but the meat made up for it , was 10/10. The BEST thing on the menu was the crispy chicken schnitzel, best slaw ever. The drinks were great, I recommend the watermelon cooler and the baclava for dessert was delicious as well. read more

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This restaurant has great Mediterranean food. We were a party of 17.and were sat in a private room. Servicemen was good but I think we needed more than the two servers assigned to us. We had two wines to choose from and a select menu to choose from. My favorite items were the hummus, pizza, chicken schnitzel and salmon. The salmon and chicken had excellent flavor. Ialso liked the lentils. I would not choose the cabbage salad again. The pita for the hummus was plentiful and very tasty. The atmosphere is very stylish and welcoming. I like how you can choose to sit inside or outside. The bar area is really spectacular. I want to eat at Motek again but probably at a location closer to where I live. They are located in the former Tarpon Bend location. read more

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This restaurant is truly unique. There are not many Israeli/Mediterranean restaurants around. This one REALLY stands out. It is truly outstanding! There were 17 of us last night in their private room. This was a prix fixe menu. I was really impressed with the food. But, let's start with the wine....they had two offerings. One was Details Cabernet Sauvignon from California. It was excellent. The other was a Sauvignon Blanc from Miami, which I assume is from Schnebly Winery... We tried so many things. At the end of the evening, we went around the table and everyone said their favorite dish. I truly had a hard time picking one, but I did. That was the chicken schnitzel. It was fried just right. The flavor was delicious. I do think the pieces could have been larger under normal circumstances. I loved the pizza. I don't think it is even on their regular menu. It was terrific. I was told there was spicy and regular hummus. I assumed I would not like the spicy, but I was wrong. It was even better than the traditional hummus. It is not too spicy at all. The Babaganoush was delicious. I am not usually an eggplant person, but this was grilled just right, seemed fried to me though. The crunchy cabbage salad was pretty good. The dressing for it was awesome. It was served on the side but several of us could have used more of it. The Majadra lentils and rice was good. The Harissa honey salmon was so good. I like salmon but imagine people who don't love it would like this one. The Za'atar fries were so good. I did not get to try the sauces. What they give is just about right to share with one other person. The oven pita bread was so good. I could not stop eating this with the spicy hummus. They give two large portions of it, one on top of the other. Last, was the dessert. This was a sort of ice cream. This is Halva Silvan ice cream. This ok...not what I am used to. It has something on top, not sure what it is. I would probably try a different dessert next time if they have one. There are several other creations I want to try next time that was not on the menu last night. They put so much effort into the flavor of the food. read more

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We've been Motek fans since they first opened in the Gables and it's been one of our neighborhood favorites for a couple years now. We love the small-plates concept because it makes it easy to mix things up and try something new each visit. The Moroccan cigars, tuna tartare (original), labneh, and halloumi have always been our go-tos. That said, the menu recently changed and I'm not loving the new tuna tartare--it's missing the flavor the previous version had. I really miss the old one with avocado. We also preferred the original halloumi. Service is consistently excellent. The staff is always friendly, genuine, and on point. We used to come often for happy hour, which had great specials and delicious cocktails, but the new 2-5pm happy hour just isn't practical. That said, Motek is still one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood and we'll keep coming back to. read more

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Absolutely amazing time at Motek. Silvia was absolutely wonderful and adorable. No issues at all and our time here was memorable. Most definitely recommend. read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Stopped in for lunch on New Year's Eve. We were seated outside which was perfect since it was a beautiful day. We ordered the classic hummus appetizer and chicken schnitzel bowl. Both were fresh and very good. The pita that came with the hummus was amazing. The server was friendly enough but seemed rushed. Maybe he had too many tables. Highly recommend Motek. read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Classic hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I'm a fan of Motek, originally from their Downtown Miami lunch. So when a friend who lives in the Gables asked about meeting there for dinner, it was one of the quickest and easiest "Yeses". It's located on Miracle Mile, in the old Tarpon Bend space and within walking distance of a couple of city garages. This visit, service was really attentive from everyone from the hostess, our server, a manager who stopped by our table, and even our busser who mentioned and brought by a sample of his favorite creamy & spicy seasoning (I want to say it's like a red pepper based). As I mentioned, I've eaten at their downtown Miami location before so I made sure to start with their muhamarra, a mildly spicy blend of red peppers, walnuts and cranberry. In addition to the very large pita bread that accompanied it and the classic humus, I used the spice to boost my chicken kebab. Even by itself, the chicken was juicy, tangy, and well flavored. The pita bread was warm and fluffy and again very generously portioned. My friend decided to order their New York Pita, which had the same warm and fluffy base, but was topped with pastrami and mustard. This was my least favorite portion, but notice as I didn't remove any five stars because my friend who's a fan of this meat said it was tasty. We skipped a dessert, but ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, which was nice and full-bodied. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Soooooo...I'll start off by saying I've been Yelp Elite for quite a while and if you look at my reviews almost all are positive or have a positive ending...until today the drink was great Motek Margarita, labneh marmalade excellent. Server asked about allergies, we told her wife is allergic to peanut and sesame. This is where things started to spiral downward. She came back and told us peanut was no problem but sesame would be a problem because of cross contamination and that almost everything has sesame. Couldn't really tell if she was being cautious or trying to convince us to leave. On to the food...I ordered chicken schnitzel plate. Wife ordered their wagyu burger cooked medium. So my food came out first which I felt like this type of restaurant would time the service. My wife encouraged me to eat so my food wouldn't get cold. Chicken was great but thankfully she hadn't ordered it as the breading of the schnitzel was covered in sesame seeds (not listed on the menu). My wife's burger came out when I was almost done with my food, and the burger was a burnt, dry hockey puck. Inedible. It also was not hot, fries also hot. And the bun? Covered in sesame seeds. I think maybe they could have asked if we wanted two bottom buns?! At this point we were just done with the experience and paid the check and left. The sesame seeds on the schnitzel.....I hope that's the way they always do it and someone wasn't trying to be funny. Bar and restaurant was beautiful though read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Motek Margarita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

Motek is a lovely Israeli/Mediterranean establishment in Coral Gables. The outside of the restaurant was so pretty that it easily lured us in, and the inside was simply a dream! Our server was attentive and quick. I started with the belly dancer mocktail (coconut water, passionfruit, matcha). It was so light and refreshing--perfect for a hot and humid day in the Miami area. Then we shared a mushroom hummus and chicken schnitzel sandwich from the street food section. The mushroom hummus came with a big, fluffy pita that was so chewy and delicious. The hummus was probably the creamiest and most delicious I've ever had. My only complaint was that it didn't have enough mushroom flavor. The chicken schnitzel sandwich was a huge portion! I loved how thin and crispy the chicken schnitzel was. It went perfectly with the slaw and toasted challah bread. The chicken could have used more flavor, but the sauces it came with were delicious. Really appreciated Motek's ambiance and how high quality all of the ingredients were! I'd definitely come back. read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Belly dancer drink, Hummus Mushroom with pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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So we enjoyed some time at the lovely bar here for a late lunch. Happy hour was going on so we got to sample a lot more items. We order Moroccan Cigars and Crudite from regular menu as well. Lovely bites, wines, and drinks for $5 in a festive atmosphere. Diverse crowd and great service. Can't wait to come back for a full dinner. But don't sleep on the happy hour. read more

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The food was very nice, like in any Motek BUT the service was awful, non attentive and extremely slow. The AC was not efficient and it was hot inside. A completely different experience than that of the same restaurant but in Brickell City Center read more

Love this location better than Boca. Beautiful bar and you can actually get a seat at happy hour. Loved the craft cocktails for $5 and the ama i g kosher dishes. Everything was so fresh and presented well. I will definitely return when I'm back in Coral Gables. read more

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Food is very good and plentiful. Great decor. Plenty of seating options. Good option to look at happy hour menu that's good until 7:00 pm. read more

Motek - Coral Gables - Lamb Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I have been going to Motek for years and it remains one of the most consistent and high quality restaurants in Miami. Their hummus is unlike any other and their falafels are comparable to what I've had in Israel. Also, the $5 happy hour on weekdays is the best to try so many dishes read more

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Very delicious food, service was excellent, the food came out quick & warm. We enjoyed the maroccan cigars , shawarma chicken and lamb kebab. For dessert we had the pistacho cheesecake, which had a weird flavor, it was new to me; however it was good. Finally I had the spicy margarita (the one with mezcal and passion fruit 10/10). read more

We enjoyed our dining at Motel very much! Their hummus and pita were some of the best we've ever had. Our cocktails were a little watery, but that was quickly resolved by notifying the manager as he walked by to see how our meal was going. Our servers were fairly attentive for a busy Friday evening, and helped explain a couple of menu items that caught our eye. We will definitely be back for happy hour soon. read more

This is the 2nd time I have been to Motek but the first at this location (the first time I visited in Aventura). I was looking forward to checking out the Coral Gables location. The ambience and setting - gorgeous! We sat inside and everything is so bright and beautiful (the bar is low lit with tons of greenery and lighting and stunning). Not too loud either surprisingly. They had this giant table near the kitchen that easily seated 12-14 people that looked like such a cool spot to sit with friends or amongst strangers. Not sure what it's used for most but it was a really cool set up! The food - quite delicious! The prices - decent and typical The menu - lots to choose from - hard to pick!! We came on a Tuesday evening and the place was hopping! Being out of towners stopping off for dinner before going to our hotel, we weren't sure if it was always this busy, but there were quite a few large parties both inside and outside. We ordered the crispy cauliflower, the New York pita (hot pastrami, garlic and arugula on a pita open faced like a pita) and the roasted eggplant. Plenty for two people to share. I wouldn't have ordered the NY pita normally when coming to an Israeli restaurant, hot pastrami being very unusual to see on a menu with so much Sephardic influence, but we ordered it anyway and it was good! (And we ordered the last one available so apparently everyone else likes it too :)). I could skip the cauliflower in the future as it wasn't that special (but the honey did give it a sweet and delish flavor) but the eggplant was quite tasty. I would order dips with pita the next time as that's more typical "mezze" fare. We topped off the evening with the most amazing and super rich halva icecream. To die for!!! Don't miss it !!!! I was too full for the tahini date shake but that too is delicious. Note that 20% gratuity is added to your bill automatically no matter what size your party, So just be prepared! We usually tip 20% anyway so it was no big deal, but just a heads up. Loved our Motek visit in beautiful Coral Gables. We will definitely be back! read more

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This place BLEW me away! I love the decor and it's very spacious. The menu is expansive with lots of options, even if you have dietary restrictions. The staff is very kind, attentive and quick. The attention to detail is just superb. Once they bring you the check they give you the cutest postcard of the restaurant. The food doesn't disappoint. I visited for Miami Spice the portions were great. The BABAGANOUSH was AMAZING it was light and refreshing and so yummy. The Arayes burger was great as well it came with fries and ketchup+ 2 sauces.. the orange sauce was personally my favorite. I ended with the pistachio gelato and it was the perfect way to end the meal. If you are in the area definitely go and if you aren't in the area .. make the drive! read more

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Motek absolutely hit the spot. To start off the interior ambiance of this place is awesome. Well lit and a nice design. We ordered Laffa, beef hummus, Motek pickles, chicken schwarma street food, and hummus shakshuka. We ended the meal with a knafeh for dessert. The Laffa, beef hummus and challah bread were outstanding. The Laffa was sooo fluffy and the perfect thickness and doughy texture. The beef hummus was a great combinations of flavors and the spinach is a nice addition to it, it's a must try!!! Another star was the knafeh, so delicious - chewy and soft on the inside with a nice crispy outside paired with sweet ice cream. Service was nice, our server Daniel was very friendly. Overall great experience. Will definitely be back here to try other items on the menu read more

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