Michael’s Cafe

This Middle Eastern restaurant in Kendall is not a mirage. It was once a gas station next to the railroad tracks but has been transformed into an outdoor café that serves as an oasis for locals. There is live music almost every night and a vast assortment of ice-cold Middle Eastern beers. The large-screen TV […]

Mina’s Mediterraneo

The cooking at Mina’s might remind you of a potluck supper hosted by friends from Egypt, Greece, Italy, Spain, and France. The kitchen is led by Yasmine Kotb and her mother, who personally trained the staff in re-creating the family’s most cherished recipes. Slurp the lentil soup, a dish that Kotb ate as a kid. […]

Motek

One of the most delightful Mediterranean restaurants in Miami is Motek, where you can enjoy brunch all day. The menu is so tempting that it’s hard to choose – creamy hummus, kebabs, an Israeli salad, avocado toast – but the “don’t miss” is Motek’s shakshuka, a tangy dish of baked eggs, tomatoes, and peppers served […]

Mykonos Greek Restaurant

If you’re a local, you know this place. Awash in shades of blue and white, Mykonos sits on that awkward break on Coral Way right before you get to the Roads. And it’s about as traditional and down-home as it gets, with a wooden patio, informal but attentive service, and an interior that features not […]

Mylos Greek Bistro Bar

As you enter the restaurant, you’ll pass a wooden cart containing whole snappers displayed atop a bed of shimmering crushed ice. Go for it – grilled, filleted tableside, and served with a splash of vibrant olive oil and smattering of capers, the pristine snapper is one of Mylos’ gems. Back up to the beginning of […]

Paon Eatery

Here, on the oblong Bay Harbor Islands, where people rarely glance left and right as they make their way to or from the beach, Paon Eatery’s Federico Cassino has assembled a menu of hearty bistro fare offered at far more reasonable prices than what can be found at the nearby Bal Harbour Shops. It comes […]

Pasha’s

In the mid-90s, while studying at Harvard Business School, Pasha’s CEO Antonio Ellek came up with the concept of a healthful Mediterranean fast-food restaurant. And in 2003, with the help of classmate Nicolas Cortes, the first location for this homegrown chain sprouted on Lincoln Road. Since then, seven other Pash’s have blossomed and flourished throughout […]

Pasha’s

In the mid-90s, while studying at Harvard Business School, Pasha’s CEO Antonio Ellek came up with the concept of a healthful Mediterranean fast-food restaurant. And in 2003, with the help of classmate Nicolas Cortes, the first location for this homegrown chain sprouted on Lincoln Road. Since then, seven other Pash’s have blossomed and flourished throughout […]

Pasha’s

In the mid-90s, while studying at Harvard Business School, Pasha’s CEO Antonio Ellek came up with the concept of a healthful Mediterranean fast-food restaurant. And in 2003, with the help of classmate Nicolas Cortes, the first location for this homegrown chain sprouted on Lincoln Road. Since then, seven other Pash’s have blossomed and flourished throughout […]

Pasha’s

In the mid-90s, while studying at Harvard Business School, Pasha’s CEO Antonio Ellek came up with the concept of a healthful Mediterranean fast-food restaurant. And in 2003, with the help of classmate Nicolas Cortes, the first location for this homegrown chain sprouted on Lincoln Road. Since then, seven other Pash’s have blossomed and flourished throughout […]

Pita Hut Israeli Restaurant & Grill

It’s hard to find good hummus. Just the right amount of Tahini, not too much lemon, an appropriate quantity of garlic. Lots of places get it wrong. But Pita Hut Israeli Restaurant & Grill gets it right. And in addition to some perfectly piquant hummus ($6.99), this Israeli/Mediterranean haunt serves up some fabulous falafel ($7.99 […]

Preston’s Market

Preston’s in the Loews Hotel is one of the few restaurants along the beach with an oceanfront view. Breakfast is a real feast here, with eggs benedict Cubano on tostada bread and chorizo; omelets; and an oatmeal brûlée among the early-bird treats. Expect innovative Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine boasting local ingredients and lots of organic fruits, […]

River Yacht Club

Miami is a city of extravagance, and nothing says “nonexistent budget” like a yacht club membership. The River Yacht Club includes the most upscale of amenities, from a boat marina and a yacht showroom to a signature restaurant and a VanDutch rooftop lounge. The first of its kind, the 150-seat lounge is named for the […]