The manager did not greet us and was quite unfriendly. We were initially charged $98 instead of $60 for a bottle of wine. We pointed it out, and thankfully they corrected the bill. The waiter told us he would speak to the manager about the issue, but the manager walked by our table without saying anything--not even an acknowledgment or apology. He also didn't say goodbye when we left. The steak was average, although the appetizers were great and the pita was amazing. Overall, the service from management was disappointing. Be sure to check your bill carefully before paying. Waiter was great too! read more

Motek South Beach - Garden - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Absolutely amazing restaurant!!! Hands down my new favorite place in Miami Beach. Beautiful restaurant. They have a cute vintage car in the entrance. And sitting outside is actually worth the humidity and heat bc it's so beautiful. We didn't have a reservation but they were so nice and sat us right away. And they were packed!!! So not bc of that!! The food is literally the best Mediterranean food in Miami. hUGE portions and all made there. You can tell it's baked there. And the prices are soooo reasonable!!! Love LOVE this place!! Will def return!! read more

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absolutely beautiful restaraunt. but there was no air conditioning so it was hot. the food was beautiful and so fresh and tasty. i was stuffed but still felt healthy. the service is very good. read more

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Definitely one of the best Mediterranean spots in Miami. We loved all of the dishes we tried. The hummus and pita bread were incredibly fresh and flavorful. Their zucchini latkes were also very unique and absolutely delicious. We tried the falafel as well, and everything tasted amazing. The cocktails were great too. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for flavorful Mediterranean food. Only reason giving it 4 star is because of the unwelcoming host. Despite having an indoor dining reservation, she seemed quite disinterested in accommodating us with an indoor table. However, once we got seated, the serving staff was wonderful and provided amazing service throughout our meal. read more

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I hadn't been here since it was it was Prime Fish. Motek has now taken over the space. I've always loved their beautiful big tree outside. The happy hour is my favorite. Very good cocktails and dishes. My go tos are the salmon skewer, watermelon summer salad, beef shawarma, and Arayes. Everything always served hot and fresh. Check them out! read more

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Summers in South Beach are slow. Motek offers a fabulous 2 for 1 weekday special on the roasted eggplant and chicken shawarma bowl. The food is delicious. The portions are generous. Thank you Motek for sharing this wonderful food affordably. The delivery service was super fast. read more

Motek South Beach - 2 for 1 Roasted Eggplant. Chicken Shawarma Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Loved this place. Came here for date night with the wife. The place ambiance is beautiful. Nicer to sit outside than inside. Thr food was also good. I think they bake everything there bc it felt so fresh. Huge portions and not badly priced. Very surprising for south beach. We didn't have a reservation but they sat us right away. Everyone was very nice. I would come back! read more

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Wow! Came here with my mom. The food at Motek was so tasty! I loved the mix of sweet and savory in the halloumi date skewers. The hummus was also extremely good, and we liked that the bread came with scissors - that actually is the most efficient way to cut it. The warm Caesar was unreal, not like anything we thought it would be (see picture). The freshness of the food and the uniqueness of the flavors is hard to put into words. It was actually so good that we went to the Boca location the next day when we were in that part of town. The south pointe location was clean, minimalist, bright, and airy. The only thing I would say is that instead of having one super large stall in the women's bathroom, cut it into two. But that's really the only criticism I have. Our server, Marko, was friendly and efficient. We will absolutely be back! read more

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This is the best Motek of all by far. The charm of the garden, the kindness of the staff, and the perfection of each dish. Truly enjoyed it!

Okay so Motek has a GREAT happy hour. But here are some things to note. 1) service was really hard to have consistently. Our server would get lost at times and we were waiting a while for some items just to be told when we asked whats going on that he was confused on our order and didnt put them in.. we were originally just asking for a refill on our drinks and ordered a happy hour plate so not sure what was confusing. 2) the pita for the happy hour dips are definitely not enough and you have to order more and pay for more to be able to actually have the whole dip with the bread, unless u wanted to just eat the dips with a spoon. As for the food, the hummus is an ok choice, but I would definitely choose the labneh marmalade over it every time. we loved it so much that we ordered a full size and it's definitely worth the shot. The chicken Shawarma pita was actually surprisingly good and it's a pretty good size for $5. The areyes burger was okay. The flavor was good however it was pretty oily and a tiny size. I will sayyy drinks were amazing for $5. I'll probably come back for happy hour, but definitely not at this location. The ambience was nice, the music was nice but pretty loud. read more

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What an amazing place. The outside has great decor and a fun yellow car out front. We came here for happy hour between 2-5pm. The deal was for the bar and high tops and the menu was $5 per item. We sat outside at a high top and placed several items to try. It's all mezze portions so it was great for us to share. We got the Summer Salad, Salmon Skewers, Zucchini Latkes, Basket of Lollipops, Cauliflower Couscous, 1980 Ribeye pita, and Eggplant and Egg pita. Everything we got had so much flavor - it was all very delicious. Our favorites were the zucchini and ribeye pita. We also got the Rosemary Gimlet and Watermelon Cooler cocktails which were also quite good. Service was decent but the food was just so good. I wish we had more time on our trip to come back but highly recommend this place! read more

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Really great service! Our waitress, Abby, was very helpful and made the experience much more enjoyable, especially since the air conditioning wasn't working and it was very hot inside. We'd definitely come back once the AC is fixed! read more

My friend recommended Motek to us and I'm so grateful! Fantastic atmosphere, nice music but still able to talk. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly and professional service. Our server was Jordan and he is one of the best servers we have ever had: attentive, knowledgeable, made excellent recommendations, never rushed us. We loved our dishes! Esp the heavenly Labneh yogurts with olive oil, and pillowy Turkish bread! Highly recommend! read more

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I could not have ordered a better day for brunch at Motek. Cool breeze, bright sky and a perfect table. There are several Moteks in South Florida and our Uber brought us to South Beach via 395 but then took us north several miles to a location that exists 20+ blocks away. My guest realized and suggested we just stay there. Thank goodness I insisted we head back south. After brunch, my guest thanked me for insisting we travel back to our original destination. We sat next to the sidewalk under the big tree. Immediately inside was a bit too warm for me. There is seating toward the rear, but it was too glorious a day for that. My first time anywhere, I tend to try several dishes. Here's my take: Labneh with Olive Oil 10/10 The Labneh is sour and tangy -- certainly more flavorful than anything you can buy in a store, and the Olive Oil must have been kissed by the gods. The Mushroom Hummus was like nothing I've ever tasted. So much flavor, so bright and bold -- I've never had hummus like this! 100/10 The Laffa was made by an angel. 10/10 Crispy Cauliflower, this was the only low note of the meal. Not crispy, no flavor, I would not order this dish again. The Crispy Artichoke was another top dish! Exactly what you'd imagine in your wildest dreams. 10/10 Our main dishes came straight from our server's recommendations, the Greek Salad was a thing of beauty and my guest mentioned they'd never tasted cucumbers like those. The Arayes Burger sounded so intriguing and the server said they'd never had anything like it. Check and check made with beef and lamb inside pita . . . it was delicious. The dips/sauces added nicely to the dish. 10/10 I'm sure the food is good at the other locations in South Florida, but it's hard to beat South Beach on a beautiful February day. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Adorable restaurant in the SoFi area of South Beach! Mediterranean food that is all shareable. We were with a big group so got to sample quite a bit of the food. The lamb kabob was a standout-amazing! The eggplant hummus was also delicious. The fried artichokes were really good-the green sauce it came with was the highlight of that dish. The Greek salad was very fresh with great ingredients but it needed a little more dressing or lemon juice for some zip. Someone in the group wanted to pastrami flatbread. It was well made but wouldn't have been my choice. I would skip the chicken kabob and fried cauliflower next time and try other items. Service was friendly and attentive but it did take a while to get the check at the end. Overall I would definitely recommend and go back. read more

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My friend and I stopped in for happy hour after an afternoon at the beach. The restaurant and outdoor patio are beautifully decorated, and we sat at a high top to take advantage of $5 watermelon coolers (tequila, ancho verde liqueur) on happy hour special. We also split 2 cold mezzes, including babaganoush (grilled eggplant, pomegranate, za'atar) and matboucha (spicy tomato dip). The pita bread was so memorable! read more

Motek South Beach - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Motek -- where Israeli comfort food meets Miami cool. From the moment you spot the iconic yellow Fiat out front, you know you're in for something special. Bright, airy, buzzing energy, and food that hits every note. The food: Perfectly crispy falafel, silky hummus, fresh chopped salads, warm fluffy pita, and that schnitzel... golden, crunchy, and addictive. Every dish is vibrant, balanced, and full of authentic Mediterranean flavour. The vibe: Casual yet stylish, great for sharing plates, lingering lunches, or just soaking up that Tel Aviv-meets-South-Beach feel. Why it works: Fresh ingredients, bold flavours, generous portions, and consistently done right. One of those places you'll crave again before you even leave. A must-visit if you love Israeli/Mediterranean cuisine done properly. read more

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Rodrigo, Lucas and Ben went above and beyond for me today!!! Top tier service. S read more

Happy hour is a must ! 5 dollar menu. Ask for Nicolas the best waiter in the house . !

The food was so good and portions are big. Next time id go for happy hr where they have 5 dollar ver of smaller dishes, so i could try more variety. read more

Motek South Beach - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Motek is becoming my safe spot in town for Mediterranean food. I recall they started inside an old building in downtown and since then, have expanded throughout the city. As a local, their ambiance, service and consistent quality from location to location are appreciated. This last time, I was at their South Beach location and had some of my favorite dishes such as, the babaganoush, labneh za'atar and ribeye on baguette. I also tasted other new dishes to me : crispy cauliflower and the fennel and pomegranate salad. As usual, the labneh and babaganoush were outstanding. That smokiness of the babaganoush is so on fire, well done! The fennel and pomegranate salad was refreshing with the perfect acidity that rounded up all the flavors. It was indeed delicious but I think $18 is too pricey for the size and considering there is no protein in here. The ribeye in baguette which I have had before at other locations was not as great as I remembered. The coleslaw had too much dressing/liquids that dripped through the bread and made it soggy. Should the coleslaw be drier preventing the juices from getting into the bread, it would be a 10 out of 10. Flavors were spot on. Lastly, my least favorite, the crispy cauliflower. This was not crispy probably because after the deep-fry some sauce was poured on top, making the cauliflower soggy. Also it was cold, which made me believe this was made and left on the kitchen for a while before bringing it to the table. Also the batter powdery flavor was coming through. The best part was the pickled onions, it had some sort of cinnamon flavor infused and improved the cauliflower by a lot when you had with it. I had higher expectations for this dish. I will like to try it again and see if it is any different. read more

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Motek has become a family favorite. It's our go to restaurant in Brickell and also on South Beach. The menu suits all of our preferences. We usually order babganoush, chicken shawarma, hummus, falafel, crunchy cabbage slaw, and Moroccan cigars. The flavors the bread that comes with the dips (if it is hot out of the oven), it enhances the dips that are delicious already. They've expanded so many locations which is telling that Miami is expanding its food scene. read more

Wow!! The food is incredible!! Best Mediterranean I've ever had, and I am Turkish. We tried oven pastrami pita, za'a tar labneh, roasted eggplant hummus, halloumi date, and beet and arugula salad. And they were all delicious!! Anastasia was very attentive and patient, explaining the menu and answering all our questions. read more

Motek South Beach - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food here is amazing. This is the first place that we want to return to and have another meal before our vacation ends. They have a happy hour from 2-5 that allowed us to sample many different dishes for $5 each. There is outdoor and indoor seating with a beautiful atmosphere . My favorite was the marmalade. read more

I was thre for the third time for happy hour. It was two of us. By the way regulars at another location. We like the brand a lot. Unfortunately the server was not to par. We tried having a bottle of wine like we did before They would not sale it because you had to be 4 t order the bottle at happy hour. The manager said it was to avoid loosing g money and it was a corporate decision so he can't change it DO NOT GO TO HAPPY HOUR ITS NOT WORTH IT BETTER OPTIONS AND SERVICE ALL OVER TOWN. read more

Always a fan of Motek and this location is stunning with a great atmosphere The fish was cooked to perfection and the crunchy cabbage is always my favorite The menu has all your favorites read more

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Food was so good and sitting under the trees was magical. Just make sure to go when it is not raining. And definitely have the naan bread. Wow! Crisp, fresh and so savory read more

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Another fabulous meal at Motek in South Beach. We sat in the late afternoon in the courtyard under a beautiful tree and looked out on Collins. Truly a great setting, ask for the courtyard when you reserve (there are also a few tables on the street front). The star of the show was the exquisite whole grilled branzino, followed closely by two orders of the crispy artichokes (2 in each order for 4 of us). Order something like hummus to enjoy the pita, which is like eating a cloud. The lamb shawarma was tasty and a quite generous portion, and the beef kufta kebab was also delicious. Service was excellent and cheerful. (Note that happy hour (2 to 5) is only in the bar area, tho there are tables in there so it's not just sitting in the bar.) read more

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Nobody answers the phone. Called 4 times to place an order. Ridiculous. With that price range you would thing that customer service is good but nah read more

Unfortunately running out of time in Miami but having had admired the beautiful outdoor seats, I was only able to try their food days after I had gotten their takeout. The chicken schnitzel with pickled vegetables was DELICIOUS. Comparing it to another local restaurant, I honestly can't say which one was better. Even days after it was prepared, I still loved and savored every bite. I would really love for another opportunity to come back to order this dish, side, and so much more! read more

Came here for lunch. Loved the food and drinks. The outside area with the tree is so beautiful! And service was amazing! Definitely coming back to try out dinner. read more

Dined it here couple days ago. Amazing food, ambience and service! All recommendations from Anastasia was definitely a spot on. I would definitely recommend to try their dips and the bread that, very fresh and straight from oven. Oh and the lamb chops are finger licking good! Definitely coming back to try more items!!! read more

Exceptional food that is beyond description. The appetizers are out of this world. Hummus with mushroom is so delicious. The fennel salad is one of my all time favorites. The Salmon skewers are oh so delicious. Motek is a restaurant that you should go to again and again. Pick any of their locations. I've been to them all and love them all. Enjoy again and again. read more

We have eaten here a number of times since the restaurant opened. It's a unique favorite amidst south beach luxury restaurants. It's food is full of flavor, outdoor seating creates a beautiful ambiance and the food options are plentiful. I routinely get the harissa salmon which never disappoints. This time we got the Moroccan fish. It's a Sea Bass soaked in a spicy tomato sauce and a few salty olives (which pair amazing with the sea bass). It's like a shakshuka with sea bass instead of eggs! The dessert selection is pretty unique as well. Only complaint was that they were out of a lot of the desert options due to a missed delivery. My wife loves the baklava. It is very fresh. For those non alcohol drinkers, they serve a bottomless pot of mint tea that we all shared. Other great dishes we have tried, cauliflower, artichoke, Schwarma, and falafel. I recently noticed the pizza and will try that next. Lastly they are open for lunch and I think they open earlier than most of the other lunch restaurants nearby. read more

My mom and my sister raved about this place, but I didn't have the same experience as them. I was visiting during spring break and it seems they were having a really off night. Once we were seated no one came to our table for 25 min. Our waiter kept forgetting about us and even after we got our first app delivered my mocktail (which was the na aperol spritz, that was very good), was never delivered. About 30 min after we had finally ordered I reminded the waiter and eventually got it. While the waiter was very nice, he seemed very overwhelmed and forgot about us often. I was looking forward to trying the grilled Cesar, but it was just ok. Humus also, just ok. There was no food where I was like omg I have to come back for this. But the real weird thing was they didn't have a bathroom. We had to walk on the street into a closed bakery next door that had all its lights off to use the restroom there. It was real sketchy and deserted, and I did not feel safe. read more

The food was good and the place is cute, but unfortunately our experience was ruined by how bad the service was. I had to flag down multiple people to get more water (did not come until we were done with the food) because our server was no where to be seen. Didn't see him again until we flagged a different person down for the check (30 minutes later). The place was not that busy. It made sense at the end why he treated us so bad, they already include a 20% tip into your check and then he had the nerve to ask if we wanted to put more. So disappointing for our Easter lunch. read more

Cesar made our experience amazing. Food was fresh and delicious! The desserts were top notch! Def will come back after a nice beach day! read more

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I've eaten at Motek several times before and was excited to see one near my hotel. Exhausted from a long flight, I placed a simple pickup order, expecting the same good food and decent service. What I got instead was racism, dismissal, and humiliation. When I arrived, instead of being handed my food like other most restaurants do to customers, the hostess told me to go around to the back and pick it up food from their service entrance in the kitchen: the entrance where delivery drivers wait. Confused, I went to the side where the door was shut and no one inside acknowledged me. When I returned to clarify, she cut me off, seemingly laughed at I was annoyed, and repeated that I had to go to the back. Maybe she and the restaurant aren't aware of the historical weight of sending a Black person to the back door of a restaurant. When I asked for a manager, he was just as dismissive, visibly irritated, shoved my food at me, and rushed me out like I was a nuisance. I no longer wanted the food and asked for a refund. He brushed me off, said he'd "comp" it, and never did. This isn't just bad service. It's racism. The prices doesn't change when a customer orders food for pickup so neither should the customer service. read more

We recently dined at Motek South Beach, and overall, it was a fantastic experience with a few minor hiccups. I was especially excited to try the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich because it came on the famous Shabbat bread -- and it completely exceeded my expectations! The bread was soft yet sturdy enough to hold the crispy, golden chicken, and the flavors were just amazing. My boyfriend ordered the Wagyu Burger and was equally impressed. He described it as having a wonderfully juicy texture, cooked to perfection. We also shared the Harissa Spare Ribs. The meat practically fell off the bone, which was delightful, though I personally didn't enjoy the smoky flavor -- just a bit overpowering for my taste. Service was friendly and attentive, though our glasses of water were empty for a while and weren't refilled until we specifically requested it. That's a pretty basic service standard, so we have to dock a point for that. Other than that, we left very satisfied and would definitely visit Motek South Beach again or check out another location. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for delicious Mediterranean flavors with a modern twist! read more

Motek South Beach - Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich Wagyu Burger Harissa Spare Ribs - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Best mediterranean food ever!!! The lamb was insanely good, and the ambiance was perfect! read more

Motek South Beach - Best food ever! Thank you Kevin!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida