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    Rice Mediterranean Kitchen

    3.7 (136 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Adonis S.

    This is not the best Mediterranean food there is but I can tell you they have the best rice and chicken. Overall I gave it a 4 because it was balanced. I enjoyed every bite. This is the chipotle of this category. It's one of the best ones I've had. Flavorful for sure.

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    Jaye A.

    I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food, so I was excited to try this place. The restaurant itself was nice, clean, and easy to settle into, even with our big party. There was plenty of seating, which made the experience feel relaxed from the start. The food wasn't bad at all. Everything tasted fresh, especially the veggies, and you could tell the ingredients were decent. I ordered first and thought maybe I just misunderstood how it worked, but then other people in our group had the same reaction. I don't think the menu was meant to be misleading, but the pricing was a little unclear, and it felt like a lot of things came with an extra charge. Service was fine overall, but a clearer explanation of the menu would've helped.

    Tenderloin Chenjeh Kabob
    Sofia T.

    I eat here literally every day. I absolutely love Rice! The chenjeh (steak) is so delicious and juicy, as well as the joojeh (chicken). I'm obsessed with the sumac sauce as well - I simply can't get enough of it. They also do catering! Some of the dishes are cooked to order, but it's worth the wait. If you're in a rush, they also have a station to build your own bowl with ready made protein. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, with really nice ambiance inside.

    Frank G.

    People close to me know I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food and I don't get tired of it. This is the reason I have been to Rice so many times, at least once an every other week either for a lunch or a dinner. I'm always chasing their BOGO offers on Uber Eats and gotta say the lulu(koobideh) kabab is not their forte. I have had it several times and it is always extra dry. Conversely, the chicken one is much better, not the best kababs you are going to have, but they are pretty decent. The service is quick and the ambience is on point.

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    Emmy

    Customer service goes a long way and I'm afraid that was deeply lacking in this situation. Very disappointed in the service at this location. I normally frequent the N. Miami location however I had the misfortune of my Ubereats order being sent to Midtown instead. N Miami tried to help me and requested Biscayne send the order to their location because their systems had been down when I placed my order. They refused. So I had to drive 45 minutes to get my order because the manager was unwilling to accommodate. These companies seem to only care about their bottom line which is unfortunate.

    Melissa V.

    It was ok but a bit much on the pricing for what you get. The taste was just not there and am ok not to come back.

    The food here is good but I ordered last night and was given raw chicken. Will not be going back to this location.

    Pistachio Baklava
    Yadira P.

    I went with my sister and mom and we enjoyed the healthy selections in the menu. The staff was also very friendly. The format that they have the food options is also very opening and appealing. The place was clean and welcoming. This place has a lot of options to choose from. I had a hard time choosing because of this. My favorite item was the lentils. The taste was amazing. To be honest it is difficult to make lentils taste great. I give this place 5+ stars. We also had the baklava and we were impressed with the texture. It was different from any other place we had. It was very soft and done to perfection. The only small change that we all recommend is to lower the sodium content in each of the foods we had. All the food selection had a lot of salt content. Each of us had to drink water a couple of times after to dilute the salt concentration. Other than this, we would definitely consider visiting. It was our first time visiting this place and great choice.

    Rob B.

    Parking was not easy although there is a parking garage. Free for 30 minutes, so you have to order and eat quick. Food was not bad lots of options and you can build it with the person behind the counter, making your choices of ingredients. A bit expensive but decent. The baklava was not that fresh. I think my wife enjoyed it more than me. It is a decent healthy option, for the most part.

    Custom Vegetarian Bowl
    Jason K.

    Good service, easy location to get in and out of if you can walk from a nearby condo. Fun atmosphere.. the new industrial sort of look. Bowls are big and filling. Imagine a chipotle kinda vibe that's all the rage now. Pick your protein. Pick your fillers. Pick your sauce. They have water, juice, and beer. Only knocking it down a star because it is a bit on the expensive side for me. If it was a bit cheaper, id be a regular. For $20-25 a person for a bowl and drink, the price is a bit steep. All in all, great place to stop by every now and again. Definitely in the rotation. Great spot if you are vegetarian.

    My wrap
    Abigail G.

    Place was absolutely delicious!! My first time here. I ordered a beef wrap. Let me tell you, the juices were just falling down my lips. Yes yes and yes again. Will definitely return. Great job RICE! The staff was lovely as well.

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    Food is nice, service is friendly and the ambiance is ok. Cleaning the floor needs to be taken care of.

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    Love this place. I go here at least once a week. Best chicken kabobs. Just wish it came with veggies.

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    Thanks for sharing! We always appreciate honest feedback Jamie!

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    5 years ago

    Great vibes quick friendly staff!!! Love it here no matter the location great food good price for snapper! Alley entrance for quick parking

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    Great food and really easy online ordering. Orders bring a lot of food too. Really recommend trying out.

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    Finally someone made a Mediterranean/middle eastern "fast food" type of restaurant RIGHT! Love it!

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    Great addition for fast casual dining to the neighborhood. Quick delivery and easy online ordering. Their sauce is delicious!

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    Very neat and organized dining area. Nice and friendly staff. Good quality of food. Reasonable waiting time for kabob dishes.

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    Oh my God where do I start! We had the best date night. This place is so amazing. I went with low…read moreexpectations given my knowledge and experience with mediterranean food in miami: small portions, bland taste. This is completely different and out of this world! The food is super tasty, super fresh, portions are adequate without paying a steep price. The salad: we got a greek salad, it was way bigger than what we expected, the tomatos and feta cheese were delicious and my fiance thought that this was the star dish. Its not your basic salad. The waitress prepared it right infront of us and cut fresh tomatos and veggies on a station. Saganaki: must order, this was my favorite dish. Even though its such a simple ingredient (cheese) the flavor is crazy, they torched it and heated it infront of us and we couldn't stop eating it Souvlaki: the chicken was delicious, we got two full skewers, they serve it with fries and their special sauce which is so delicious! Even the fries were delicious and well seasoned! Octopus: this was mind blowing, especially with the meraki sauce. This is technically an appetizer but feels like a whole dish!! And its only for $24 whereas other places tend to overcharge! We had planned to order more but by that time we were full. The menu is rich and there is still so much to try. We will be heading here more frequently and sharing with you our dishes!! 5 stars well deserved! Instagram: @ri_reviews961

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