Israeli in Miami

864 Commerce St., Miami Beach South Beach

305-587-4242

Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen, a partnership between chef Samuel "Sam" Gorenstein and Omer Horev, founder of Pura Vida Miami, might just be the most charming restaurant in Miami Beach. The eatery, inside a small house complete with a porch lined with flowing plants and cozy cushions, offers a plethora of bright fare. Start with a few mezze before moving on to more substantial fare like grilled lamb chops or a whole branzino. Gorenstein drew his inspiration from the cafés of Tel Aviv, a city he says is like Miami in style and climate. Abbalé is intimate, inviting, and altogether an extremely pleasant way to pass the time grazing on shareable plates while sipping a glass of wine (or two).

5 articles

Branja

5010 NE Second Ave., Unit 201 Little Haiti/Liberty City

786-765-5555

Israeli

1 event 1 article

Dabush

3371 Sheridan St. Hollywood

954-494-1797

Israeli, Kosher, Best Of

1 article

Dizengoff

250 NW 24th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-573-9292

Israeli

3 articles

Etzel Itzik Deli

18757 W. Dixie Highway Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-937-1546

Israeli, Deli, Recommended, Best Of

Etzel Itzik Deli in Aventura just might be the best Israeli spot in town. For breakfast, they serve shakshouka — eggs poached in a fiery tomato sauce. For lunch, they sling hummus, labneh, and sandwiches crammed with egg, pickled mango, eggplant, and tahini called sabich.

9 articles

Hadekel 1

2500 NE 186th St. Aventura/North Miami Beach

Israeli, Mediterranean

1 article

HaSalon Miami

404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-990-8707

Mediterranean, Israeli

1 article

Jaffa

140 NE 39th St., Second Floor Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-612-4994

Israeli

1 article

Jaffa Israeli Kitchen and Wine Bar

701 N. Federal Highway, Suite 101 Hallandale Beach

954-391-9430

Israeli, Mediterranean

Yaniv Cohen, Miami's spice detective, has brought a touch of Israel's bustling and vibrant city of Tel Aviv to Hallandale with Jaffa Israeli Kitchen and Wine Bar. The restaurant, decorated with colorful tapestries and a rustic eastern Mediterranean vibe, matches the colorful plates set down at the dinner table. A deconstructed baba ghanouj in the form of a whole roasted eggplant filled with tahini, chickpeas, and pomegranate seeds, is representative of a meal here — it's a social dish that's meant for sharing with friends over a glass of wine. All the dishes work best with friends or family. The restaurant is especially abuzz during the weekend brunch buffet or on nights when a belly dancer undulates through the small dining room.

1 article

Motek Cafe

19565 Biscayne Blvd., #938 Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-974-2626

Mediterranean, Israeli, Best Of, Readers' Choice

4 articles

Motek Cafe

45 Miracle Mile Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-396-8547

Mediterranean, Israeli

1 event 1 article

Motek Cafe

36 NE First St., #132 Downtown/Overtown

786-953-7689

Mediterranean, Israeli, Best Of, Readers' Choice, Essentials

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 in its skillet with an oversize challah. Fuel up on hibiscus tea or a mimosa and you'll leave all fueled up for your shopping.

5 articles

Neya Restaurant

9491 Harding Ave. Surfside/Bal Harbour

305-452-0768

Israeli

1 article

Pita Hut Israeli Restaurant & Grill

530 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-531-6090

Israeli, Mediterranean, Best Of

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 in a pita), too. The Miami Beach branch of this mini-chain also has other kosher faves, like shawarma sammies ($9.99), chicken shish kabob ($19.99) and in an interesting twist, sushi. Vegetarians can get stoked about babaganoush, stuffed grape leaves and mushroom salad.

3 articles

Shirin Glatt Kosher

48 E. Flagler St. Downtown/Overtown

786-615-5610

Jewish, Israeli, Kosher, Best Of, Menu

1 article

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