Cleo South Beach

Better than Cleo Las Vegas - the food tasted Better, at least to me. Very slow service though, even on a slow Monday night an hour before they close. I'm not sure how I have been here for 1.5 hours eating 2 small plates of tapas.

The Chef sent in 3 flat breads with greek yogurt, hummus & babaganoush. Frankly the freshness of the ingredients made these starters a delightful wait for appetizers and main courses. The Greek salad that followed, was in trend with the quality and find touch offered by the Chef on every dish. We also tried Grilled Octopus and I loved that was firm, along with a lovely bowl of Brussels sprouts. As main courses the Rack of Lamb were as close to perfection as it can get. This dish can only Excel when the quality is ahead of cooking, which was in line with the Filet mignon too. Obviously all women saved room for dessert. The chocolates volcano, apple cake and ice cream followed in line with the high bar set at the time we sat down. The biggest surprise was seem prices lower than the average for South Beach which makes it attractive to come back soon. We ordered drinks from the bar too and the decoration makes this restaurant a pleasant and unique experience.

If I had a lower rating I would have chosen it. The waiter was below average. We chose this place cuz it was on the Miami spice list (clearly it shouldn't). We arrived around 10:10 pm and was told the kitchen closes in 20 min. That wasn't a problem and we ordered quickly. Of course we had to ask for the miami spice menu which we were told the both of us have to order from it. We went to Bulla and Upland and none of them told us that! And they were both light years ahead of this place in taste and service. We're not stingy, but I had the gastric sleeve operation so these menus work well with us cuz they are smaller in size. So from the miami spice menu we had the feta watermelon salad, lamb tajin and apple pie. We also ordered the mousakaa from the regular menu (to please the waiter). The order came. The lamb tajin was average. Now lets talk about the mousakka. It came and it was cold on the bottom. I stayed quite and hoped my wife wouldn't notice and wished that I was eating the cold part only cuz she was already extremely upset and I just wanted the rest of the night to go smoothly. Then came the apply pie... or should I say apply dough. The top was cooked and the bottom was still uncooked dough. At the end I couldn't stay quite and told the waitress just about the apply pie. She said oh I'm sorry and will tell them, unfortunately it's free that she couldn't take it off the bill. What do you mean free??? It's part of the miami spice. That was a set menu. Didn't we pay for it? Then how is it free?!? In the car I had to tell my wife about the mouskaa.. to my surprise she said the same thing, but also didn't want the night to be ruined as well. Of course it was ruined as she started to get an upset stomach which I thank God it didn't become something more serious with the cold dishes we had. In the end. This joint should be taken off the Miami Spice list. Do not recommend it to anyone if they give out the food for free!

I don't know if we were ignored or if the service here is really slow, but there were so many staff around and no one was tending to us. They forgot parts of our order, they forgot to give us the bill, no one made eye contact with us when we tried to get some attention, and then, after getting the bill, it took them forever and handling by three people to give us the change. And we were the only ines in the place. The food was good, but I'm not going to eat there again.

Cozy restaurant, nice atmosphere, pretty good food although salads were too oily. My partner and I were not that hungry that is why we wanted to order 1 four course prix fixe menu plus another main course. The waiter took my order in the best interest of the restaurant and served us with 2 prix fixe menus with 4 courses for each person. Our bill was almost double of what we expected to spend and it was just simply too much food. While we were tasting different courses our plates were never changed till desert time.

We went for a group dinner and we were planning to eat the Miami Spice menu, but decided on the tasting menu instead. It was a TON of food and everyone ended up taking food home with them. As far as vegan options go, there are some. The waiter was helpful and they were accommodating to me. We all had an incredible evening and will definitely return.

Absolutely amazing! Our server Audrey was 100% hands down one of the sweetest, most efficient, and spot on servers I've ever had! Exceptional customer service skills, wish I lived here and could be her regular patron all the time! Every staff member was pleasurable and made our dinner Amazing!!!! Despite hurricane Dorian fears, youd never know with this place, they made you feel welcome and comfortable! FOOD WAS A 10++++!

What an amazing night. I wish I took more pictures. Not only was the food amazing but the service was as fabulous as the food. As I South Beach local resident I would not typically eat on Collins avenue. I'm so glad someone recommended this place because it's definitely not a tourist restaurant. The food was delicious and very classic mediterranean. Also, the family style portions were great. I love that we could share and try everything. I highly recommend this place for any visitor or local south beach resident. The lamb tangine was fabulous and the brussel sprouts were amazing as well. You can tell everything is freshly baked. When you order hummus you get freshly baked pita bread with it. The desserts were freshly baked as well. I feel like you can't go wrong here.

Loved my dining experience at Cleo! Luis, our server, was awesome and really knew what he was talking about. He also warned my friend and I that we were over-ordering. And yes, we feasted...hard. We shared the labne (which they say is the best thing on the menu) and it was excellent. The brussels sprouts were fantastic too. I'm a sucker for halloumi cheese and theirs was good but you have to eat it quickly otherwise it absorbs too much of the liquor its cooked in and you could probably get drunk from one bite, it gets a bit strong. My friend had the lamb tagine and I had the moussaka. She said the tagine is better at the LA location (I wouldn't know), but the moussaka was my favorite dish of the evening. We also had the flourless chocolate cake which was good, I was a big fan of the roasted banana it came with. Try their ginger mojito too, it's a really cool take on a classic drink.

So delicious! I wish there was a NYC location. The decor is beautiful and service is great and the food is amazing to top it off. 5 stars all around. We shared a few plates which were all great. We started with a feta spread which they said was their signature and was great (started with an L but I can't remember the name). Then we had Brussels sprouts which are fried maybe in some sort of bacon or fat. They are SO good. Next up was some layered potato dish. It was like an elevated scalloped potato which had a creamy sauce to pour over. Then we shared scallops which were tasty and cooked well. And for dessert we shared the apple tart which was delicious. All around a spectacular meal.

I've been wanting to come here since forever! Finally, I did and it was great. Must try are the: Meat cigars Labneh with pita (my favorite) Grilled octopus Lamb shawarma Crispy Brussels My favorite things from here were the labneh and pita with the spicy cucumber cocktail. The cocktail is called vinebury and omg Our server was Nikita and his service and recommendations were great. If he is working there, ask for him. You won't regret his service. The manager Jose, is also very attentive and is a true delight! :)

WOW, what a wonderful experience. We searched Yelp for something new and we were not disappointed by this highly rated spot. This tapas style Mediterranean restaurant had many options and we selected 5 different plates for the two of us and it was so good. From the hummus, watermelon and feta, falafel, heirloom tomatoes and moussaka, it was all wonderful. I enjoyed the Spanish beer on tap. We didn't save room for dessert, but we will next time. Make sure you stop by and give them a try.

As we arrive for a late dinner around 945, we were told immediately that it was "last call" for food. This sent us into a bit of a scramble and I don't think we ordered properly. That said, aside from a little too much food and a couple of dishes that not everyone liked (for lack of discussion time) the food was delicious and our server Stephen was gracious and attentive. Like many south beach restaurants, gratuity is included and I thought the overall pricing was fair. The food: my suggestion is to order as many dips as you can because MY LORD that bread is delicious. Well seasoned and perfect portions on all of these. I was not thrilled with the chicken kebab, it did not have much taste. The shrimp was better. Beet salad stood out to me with deliciously sweet golden and red varieties but the avocado was not ripe and it could have used some goat cheese to balance. The only thing I really did not like nor did we finish was the octopus. This was fairly disappointing since I thought it would be a standout - But the sauce was a smoky BBQ taste and I found the tentacles chewy. My drink was amazing, a vodka with strawberry and basil - So refreshing. The restaurant was cute, the booths were comfortable and the location is outstanding. I would certainly like to come again and check out a few more dishes.

I was a bit hesitant to come here- as I thought maybe all the reviews about their happy hour was a sham. But, first, they do have a nice happy hour from 6-8pm that includes tasty drinks and good appetizers. The bartender Magic (spelling?) from Poland was super friendly and helpful- and he makes a mean drink! (Vinebury was fantastic- perfect blend of cool and spicy). We had: Feta dip- excellent (and so was the fresh bread!) Hummus- excellent Spanokopita- very good (and I usually don't like them) Roman flat bread- fine, I don't think I'd have this one again as the crust was too soft (almost wet from all the cheese) Brussels sprouts- fine, but I don't like fried veggies (everyone else seemed to like) Scallops- very well done! Excellent texture and flavor! Lamb shawarma- good, though I tasted something sweet and I would have preferred it not be Mushroom side- excellent

What a gem! A mini mediterranean oasis on bustling Washington Ave. Everything from the incredibly friendly and knowledgeable service, to the delectable Tapas and refreshing craft cocktails was absolutely fantastic! Great ambiance for conversation and people watching as well. A must do on SoBe!

We arrived at the restaurant realizing that we were at the wrong restaurant. Ugh. So, while trying to figure out where we're supposed to be, the waiter approached & we didn't want to waste his time & explained the situation. Instead of walking away, José replied "no problem, while you decide I'll pour you some water because it's hot." That was just a small sample of the excellent service we received coupled with delicious food. Good portion size & beautifully served.

Really, really good. Would be 5 stars, but for the fact that some of the dishes we had were simply better than others. Service was hospitable and warm; ambience is an excellent mix of SoBe cool and Mediterranean chic; and the food, on the whole, is terrific. We went with the Mezze dinner for two, and ordered the Brussels (so many recommendations to try them - we agree! They are good!), the hummus, the burrata, the spanakopita, the octopus, the lamb shawarma, the chicken tagine, and the branzino. First of all - this is a lot of food! We were expecting much smaller bites, and we honestly could not get through all of the stuff that came to the table. The hits were much more plentiful than the misses. The standouts were the Brussels (as mentioned,), the branzino, the spanakopita, and the shawarma. I'd skip the tagine and the octopus (I promise, I won't rant yet again about restaurants and octopus...) Definitely worth a visit if in South Beach!

I totally dig the vibe of this restaurant. From the dim lighting to the giant portrait of Cleopatra to the cluster of candles dripping wax moodily onto the candelabra, for me, the ambience alone is a good enough excuse to come back. ==Breakdown of my dinner: Vinebury (cocktail): 5/5 I don't drink often, but when I do, I want it to be worth the Pepcid. My main complaint about drinks is that they usually taste sickly sweet from the syrup used. However, according to our server, all drinks at Cleo are muddled and mixed at the bar. The Vinebury was so refreshing, I couldn't stop sipping. Potato Latkes: 3/5 They didn't taste bad, but I'm not a huge fan of latkes in general, especially since I'm partial to the potato pancakes I make myself. Brussels Sprouts: 3/5 Just like the latkes, they didn't necessarily taste bad, but I felt this dish wasn't good bang for your buck, as they don't even use the whole sprout. You literally feel like you're eating oily, deep fried, crispy leaves. Lebaneh with Feta: 5/5 Wow! Without a doubt, my favorite dish of the night. Perhaps it's cuz I'm a carb lover but the flatbread came out pillowy, soft, and warm. It tasted heavenly without the feta, but even godlier with it. So addictive! Do yourself a favor and order this. Meatball Tagine with couscous: 4/5 The meatballs were just a tad bit over salted, but the mix of soft egg, beef balls, smoked tomato sauce, and couscous squashed all my feelings of h-anger. We were so stuffed afterwards, we didn't have enough room for dessert. Bummer! Overall, dinner was on the medium pricey side, but the price is well worth it if you pick the right dishes.

Feta cheese spread and hummus dip is amazing paired with pita bread! That is one item that will get me to go back. The bread comes in a bag so the warmth is contained. Unfortunately nothing else has a lasting memory. Parking at this hotel is impossible. You have to valet the car with the restaurant / hotel which is on the side of the hotel. My date and I were seated at a table that was in close (very close) proximity to two other tables. We could hear everything each side was saying. The food came out fast and we ordered different items to sample one category of each on the menu. Each item about $10-15 each. For a place on Collins, I would've imagined everything would've been a hit. We ordered a few vegetables including the mushrooms. They sautéed different types of mushrooms together including straw mushrooms. Also, we ordered a duck dish but to our surprise the duck came out fried and in a pie. We were surprised. We tried a few dishes out but none were 5 stars.

What an amazing experience at this chic South Beach Mediterranean-style tapas restaurant. we frequently eat at the top restaurants not only in Miami but in the United States and this establishment ranks extremely high. I cannot begin this review appropriately without mentioning our server, Steven. While we were greeted delightfully by the hostess and surrounding staff, it was our server Steven and his team, who elevated the evening beyond what we expected. Steven's knowledge of the menu and his ability to answer our questions led us to simply allow him to bring whatever he chose. He chose right the entire evening. From delicious flatbreads seasoned and baked perfectly with hints of rosemary, garlic and other unknown spices, combined with creamy feta cheese and baba ghanouj! We had other impeccably prepared dishes such as lamb terrine, octopus, rack of lamb, moussaka, and the most incredibly delicious brussels sprouts and curried cauliflower. The brussels sprouts needed to be ordered twice because they were THAT good! The service was on-point the entire night and each dish was prepared with seamless perfection at the perfect temperature with the right amount of spices. Our dessert was a trio of baklava, chocolate lava cake, and a caramel toffee cake. All delicious. We scampered through four bottles of wine and the evening evolved into one of the most pleasant we've had in years. Thank you, Steven for your consummate professional service and tremendous table-side manner. We hope that Cleo recognizes what they have. We will be back soon.

I wish it was possible to give this place 6 stars, for real it's that good. Service, ambiance, flavor of foods, wine selection, mixed drinks...this place is amazing! Since I was by myself I always sit at the bar, I sat and the bartender told me to go up to to the other seats because they were more comfortable, um yeah like I don't want to get up comfy. Coming in around 7:45 it wasn't too busy but I'm told hat it picks up around 9pm, good to know. The menu is Mediterranean which spans many cuisines. The veg options are great! Most of the menu has some tasty veg dish. I settled on the ravioli small plate and the side of roasted mushrooms. Food came quickly and piping hot. The ravioli was big, I didn't expect that many...and the flavor, wow! They were light and the flavor of capers and marjoram were not overpowering at all. The soft egg in the middle was yolk goodness. The mushrooms, where do I start? I LOVE MUSHROOMS, like my last dish on Earth would be mushrooms with garlic. These mushrooms (straw,shiitake,baby bello) were roasted with hazelnuts...insert drool here. Omg I haven't eaten this slowly in ages, savoring every bite. I took a break just so I could eat more and all I had room for was the Brussels sprouts. Different than I normally have. These are just the leaves not the whole sprout, flash friend and the flavor is great. Almonds, and I guess the flavor from a vinaigrette, would have never thought since it was almost dry. I hope it tastes good later because I'm bringing it back to the hotel room and hope to eat it later. ...to have dessert is the question. I may need to save it for tomorrow.

My favorite restaurant in South Beach Mediterranean tapas are amazing! Get the Labneh and the skirt steak to die for! Leo gave us 5 service and made my bosses BDay. Mohamad also took care of us. So do yourself a favor and ask for their section.

Cleo is one of my favorite spots in LA and I had to make a visit to the Cleo in Miami. We ordered the saffron rice, fillet mignon, skirt steak, spicy cigars, brussels sprouts. Food was amazing as usual, service was great. Unfortunately we went for dinner when we were super hungry and ate everything before I was able to take nice pictures but I only remembered to take picture of our Brussels sprouts and spicy cigars. We went on Monday night as soon as they opened for dinner so it was very quiet and cozy.

We were looking for a place to have dinner before a concert at the Filmore and I was shocked to find a place with such high reviews closeby. We decided to give it a shot and boy am I glad we did. The Cleo is located in the Redbury hotel and is a short walk away from the Filmore. We arrived at about 7 on a Wednesday and it wasn't too busy so we were seated right away. This is a tapas style menu so it is better to order a bunch of stuff family style. The venue itself is pretty chic as you would expect on South Beach. I would say that you would fit in if you were dressed up or casual as it seemed like a pretty relaxed vibe. We ordered a bunch of apps and I was very surprised at how good the food was. We started with a plate of lebaneh which was absoluety delicious with the fresh bread they brought out. At the server's suggestion we had the brussels which were absolutely amazing. They not whole brussels like usually served, just the separate leaves which are roasted - sooo good. My favorite had to be the scallops. They were cooked perfectly and were served in a rich brown butter sauce. The grilled octopus was pretty good as well. We finished with the Lamb Kefta which was also delicous but I wish I would have kept the lebaneh as it would have gone great on top. Overall such a great experience at Cleo! So impressed with the SBE group as we have also dined at Bazaar Mar which was incredible. I would highly recommend coming here for a pre or post dinner if you are going to the Filmore or even on any other occasion as the food here is awesome.

Amazing Mediterranean tapas! Had the following: Lebaneh w Feta: amazingly soft bread, great app Potatoes: similar to patatas bravas, simple but tasty Shrimp kabob: well done shrimp Beet Salad Brussel Sprouts: hella crispy, aka wonderful Chicken Tagine: well done chicken, tasty spicy sauce to dip, and bed of rice Octopus: not too chewy, which I prefer Branzino: well done fish! Pretty large dish, surprisingly Pros: All the food was bomb Great cocktails - tried the tequilado, the old fashioned, and the clementina, The clementina was spicy and easily the best drink I tried here Cons: Service was hella slow even though it was a slow night (Monday), hence 4/5 stars

I really enjoyed my meal at Cleo. It has a classy interior and décor. I especially liked the Cleopatra picture on the wall. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating at Cleo The service at Cleo was excellent. Allison our waitress was especially attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Cleo's format is basically Mediterranean tapas. There is a decent-sized bar that I am sure you can order drinks and tapas at. Everything we ordered except the falafels and Moroccan chicken was very good or excellent. Personally, I would avoid the falafels. The chicken was fine (just did not seem authentic). The ceviche, tuna tarter, skirts steak and beet salad we ordered were pretty close to perfect. The drink menu was interesting and different. I would have a cocktail or two if you visit. We had a couple of different ones and both were super. Currently, Cleo has a 4 star ranking with 600+ reviews. That is an accurate rating and a big sample size. I would be happy to go back to Cleo anytime.

Wonderful happy hour, awesome food, and lovely staff, what more do you need? They were our favorite restaurant, we went here twice for dinner. If they were open for lunch it would have been more! They have the best lebni and hummus! The seasoning was perfect on everything. We tried a lot of their foods, nothing was bad, everything surpassed our expectations. The spicy cigars are filled with meat and you dip them in yogurt. The tandoori chicken was small but perfectly seasoned. The soup was fresh with herbs and vegetables. The kebab was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and presented. Their homemade bread was amazing and went with each dip. The drinks were the best in Miami! We tried many on the happy hour menu, so good, well mixed, and easy to drink. I suggest going from 6 to 8 for happy hour. Its half the price, but you have limited seating options. We didn't have a problem getting seats for 10 people outside. They accommodated us, no problem. I do wish the first night we went that they told us about happy hour. Everything we had was on the menu and half off but we sat inside and didn't know. Otherwise great experience!

This place was fun people watching, right on Collins, modern decor and simple dishes with bold, fresh ingredients, but they can't handle the more complicated dishes or ones that require time and knowhow. Our waiter was a bit brash, unfriendly and didn't seem to care about the experience, was rude to a hotel guest. We had the spanakopita, lebaneh, watermelon salad, we all great, lamb tagine, was disappointing. The lamb was disappointing, dry, not much flavor to the rice, amateur at best. It's a good place for appetizers and drinks.

This is quite frankly one of my favorite restaurants if not for sure my favorite restaurant on the beach! I went two days in a row! I LOVED the vibe and decor of the restaurant. I prefer to sit at the bar typically in restaurants and the bar is so unique in that the chairs are not typical bar stools if not upholstered comfortable chairs with backs to them. The lights are dim which calls for a romantic setting and there is a huge picture of cleopatra in the back of the restaurant which really sets the scene. There is outdoor seating as well with the option to smoke hookah. Most importantly the food was superb. The entire menu can be cooked to gluten free options. My favorite menu item were the lamb chops. They were cooked perfectly and the flavor was rich. The hummus was great and recommend veggies instead of chips to capture the taste. I cannot wait to hit the beach again to try more items on the menu!

First smiling faces I've see all day! Staying at the connected hotel and they were great too but outside of here it's been tough not feeling like a total tourist. The staff here made me feel like I wasn't a "single serving" customer.

I was staying at the hotel that this restaurant is in so there were a lot of convenient opportunities to try it. The hotel doesn't not offer traditional room service so the restaurant is sort of available to fill that need, they just aren't open for lunch. The pamphlet in the room says they offer breakfast 7am - 12pm. I went down one morning for coffee and such, verifying with the hotel clerk that it was open first. I walked in (there was no host) and sat at the bar (as I tend to do when I'm solo so I'm not the jerk taking up a whole table). The place was void of customers inside and there were at least 6 employees milling about. I sat there for at least 10 minutes without anyone so much as even smiling at me. Finally, without any acknowledgement, I walked out. A few nights later it was late and I was hungry, I looked at the Cleo menu in my room and called to order 2 "mizas" and a "signature cocktail". It did take them a while to take my order over the phone but the arrival of the food to my room was prompt. The items I received were very disappointing. The brussel sprout chips were so sooo oily. The leaves are delicate and just couldn't stand up to that much oil like maybe a hardy potato can. I wasn't able to eat most of them. The babaganoush was, well, I've had better from a mall food court if I'm gunna be honest. The bread was warm and tasted pretty good but flaked little charred bits all over. The cocktail (I think it was called the Mediterranean Margarita or something) was weak and didn't taste like any fresh ingredients were used, maybe something that came out of a can? My advice? Skip it!

Absolutely loved. I came with a party of 8 for a late night dinner. We were given a private room. This is tapas style serving so order about 2-3 things per person. It was also served family style so we sampled each dish. Remember it's talas style so you will not get full off one just one thing so you must order more than one thing. Wagyu skewers won my tables heart. The two lamb dishes we ordered was delicious. The chicken was tender. The meat balls were just okay. Definitely order flat breads!!! Best thing we did. Sea scallops were not my favorite. But still good. The octopus (I've had better). We ordered a lot of stuff and I can't remember them all but overall I really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back during my next Miami trip. Oh our waiter Leo was amazing!!!! Thanks for your service

Pretty sure this was my favourite meal in Miami! The staff were incredibly attentive and made the meal one to remember :) My favourite dish was the raviolo drenched in brown butter and they even brought us an amazing flatbread since we had so much sauce left to mop up. I really liked the labneh as well and the kale pizza was incredibly crunchy and well made. The sticky toffee to end hit the spot (though it could have been a little gooier!) I love the Cleopatra decor and the story behind the owner's wife being the model. This spot is really a highlight of Miami!

I have found my new go-to on Miami Beach for happy hour! The restaurant is in a hotel lobby on the noisy strip of Collins and I don't think that I ever would have gone if not for someone's recommendation. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty, dim lighting for mood but not so dark that you can not read the menu and the noise level was just right for having a conversation. We sat at the bar and asked the bar tender for a drink recommendation and he suggested one of the signature cocktails but with gin rather than vodka and so we ordered that. It was sublime- two more of those and I was feeling a buzz but not falling off my chair. Speaking of which, on the far side of the bar they have real chairs with arm rests and backs. Super comfy. We also ordered almost every appetizer off the happy hour menu. By far the best was the pita bread with labne and the beef skewer. Although the babaganoush was also great and the flat bread! Wow! You will not find a better deal in such a high end restaurant on South Beach than the happy hour at Cleo. I plan to try the full experience and have dinner there on my next trip but I might even start at the bar as the bar tenders were all so sweet and those cocktails were rockin'

Excellent dining experience all around on a busy Sunday night in South Beach. I was solo, so decided to sit at one of the high chairs at the bar, which gave a nice view of the restaurants and bar area. My bartender/server was bubbly, pleasant and very helpful. The menu is very large and can be difficult to navigate since there are so many factors to consider, particularly since dish sizes and prices vary greatly. She provide me excellent advice. The cocktail menu was a great place to start and I enjoyed my "Old Hollywood" Bourbon-based drink very much. The cocktail, beer and wine-by-the-glass list is extensive and interesting. I then decided to go with a variety of dishes, initially ordering 3 and then deciding on a 4th since I was very hungry. Grilled Haloumi salad was quite large and had a great mix of flavors. The schwarma, on the other hand, was quite small (I was warned of this) and was fairly standard as far as schwarma goes. Scallops were an awesome combination of sweet and savory flovors. And the lamb tar tar (Kibbeh Nayyeh) was out of this world. A fun bonus was being there on the night annoucning the owner's engagement, which resulted in some chanting, clapping and plate breaking. It was a fun atmosphere. All together an excellent atmosphere, interesting menu and great service. Price point on a few things could be better ($8 for a miniature schwarma is a pushing it), but the quality on most dishes stands up to the price. I will definately visit again.

This venue is unique and really lovely. The menu is diverse and the drinks are strong. We ate here for a bachelorette party for a 9:00pm dinner. This is definitely a hot spot for large parties. My biggest issue was the service. Food was coming out at different times and meals were forgotten. We were given multiple dishes that weren't ours and had to constantly remind the staff what was missing from our table. At one point we were blatantly ignored. The food was delicious, it's more like small plates and shareable dishes. But there came a point where we lost interest in eating because we had waited so long for an order to come out and others had already finished their food that we just wanted to leave. Again, the environment is entertaining. Maybe it was a busy night, maybe our server was new. I'd give this restaurant another shot bc I loved the atmosphere.

waited way to long and for food that was not even that good. coffee was not even hot. bloody mary's all came in different size glasses. completely disappointed. i couldn't even cut through the hard toast with the avocado. update- they did try to make it better by not charging for 2 bloody mary's and a nice percentage off the bill

I ordered a few things off their small plates menus, which all came in at $11. My favorite was the cauliflower dish. The menu had things that would appeal to anyone as well as both indoor and outdoor seating.

Few times in life where meals are so perfectly tasteful, classy, elegant and delicious (while greatly priced). Cleo exceeds the expectation with its Mediterranean fusion meals. Combining tastes from Morocco, Israel, Greece, etc. the creations and "tapas" at Cleo are incredible. We had a selection of salads (vegetarian meal) and tuna tar tar and every item was incredible. The dessert was fantastic too. All tastes are perfect and authentic to the countries they originate from. Having just come from both Israel and Morocco, the dishes were nothing short of perfection. The staff at Cleo were delightful, friendly and funny as well. We were served by keith and Rima and they both were fantastic. Recommended: watermelon and feta, dips!!, tuna tar tar (one of the best ever), and the flourless chocolate cake for dessert.

Amazing middle eastern food. Definitely ordered WAY too much food but everything on the menu sounded absolutely amazing. The bread that comes with the hummus and labneh is unbelievable (I would've ordered two of the labneh's as well). Skewers (lamb, chicken and shrimp) were all cooked perfectly and not overdone. The dessert menu is amazing, you can't go wrong with the toffee pudding or the flourless chocolate cake. Wished we had ordered the halloumi!

Cleo was amazing!! Everything we got was fantastic. I highly recommend the octopus and the hummus! Will be returning next time we are in town to try more!

Seriously the best happy hour I have ever come across! In an area where everything is super touristy and honestly poor quality, Cleo stands out! Drinks- I usually don't drink but I had the best drink of my life here. It was the Lotus Flower. Crushed blackberries, elderflower liquor, lemon, etc. I have never finished a drink that fast before. It was actually delicious and so was the Janapolitan. Food- Brussels sprouts- perfectly crispy on the outside. It was different how I usually eat them, but so good. Spicy cigars- spiced meats wrapped with phyllo dough. Very crispy on the outside and tender meat on the inside. Not super spicy. So good! Tandoori chicken- yummy Lamb- yummy Wagyu skirt- so juicy!! Melt in your mouth kind of meat and very flavorful! Environment/service- they were so attentive! our water glasses were constantly filled and they were always asking if we needed anything. We sat in the front on these very comfortable beds, which was great for people watching. Overall, it is a great place! If you come during their social hour the prices are like half off! You can't beat it. Next time I want to come back for dinner!

My friend Alex was coming in to town and knew he wanted to do a SoBe night. He talked to some of his food connection friends that live in SoBe and ultimately decided on Cleo because one of his friends was going to be there and had some sort of role in management (still confused on this aspect lol). His friend took care of the reservation and we were promptly shown to our table at 8pm. Cleo is best described as a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern tapas place, so you're better off coming here with a large group who like to share, and people who aren't picky eaters. Our server was very passionate about the menu, including the drinks and took his time to go over everything. He recommended we start with the feta dip and the brussel sprouts, which ended up coming complimentary to our table from Alex's friend....so that worked out lol. We all enjoyed these (even the 2 who swear they hate brussel sprouts) and awaited our drink orders. I went with the La Mistress which was perfect for my taste buds. The best part was the fact that the bartender was willing to customize any drink to be non-alcoholic for the preggers in the group....she loved her Elderflower! I probably can't remember everything we tried, but I will note that everything, with maybe the exception of the meatball tagine, was awesome. Not that the meatball wasn't good, it just had a certain spice that I'm on the fence about. Notable mentions - Pork Belly, Oysters, Raviolo, the Duck (perhaps everyone's fav), and the Bone Marrow. We were pretty full after consuming quite a few dishes and decided to skip dessert (and consume more drinks). I arrived to Cleo with some hestitation due to mixed Yelp reviews, but left really impressed and couldn't stop raving about this dinner for days after!!

This was definitely some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had in my life! I came here when I went on vacation to South Beach and I had such a great time! The atmosphere is great, the food tasted amazing and the drinks were great as well! The service was very hospitable, it seems as though the restaurant prides itself on that and I commend them for doing so. I will definitely visit this place again when I come back to South Beach!

Walking distance from the hotel we were staying The corner we're siting outside the restaurant, it was nice and cool at a spring night Beautiful night street view& enjoying food, wine was so tasty because of my darling friends, plates are real small but food were beautifully made and tasty we will comeback again. Don't forget to ask the waiter the recommendation dish it will surprise you for good. One dish me made on black plate you like? ^_^

Wonderful food, excellent service! The hostess and the wait staff were very nice and welcoming. The restaurant is beautiful with cute lights and a Moroccan decor theme. The Lebaneh and the babaganoush are amazing, as is the Branzino and the shrimp!

The worst service ever!!! I've been at Cleo in Vegas and LA many times and it was excellent. This branch is very bad!!

Enjoyed this place. Lots of small plates for sharing. Also have some pretty delicious cocktails. Our waiter recommended the Vinebury and I enjoyed it. Started with a hummus like dip with fresh made flatbread served in a paper bag. It was my favorite. The cauliflower was also a standout. Liked everything except the grilled octopus. Poor texture and did not taste fresh. We ate outside, right on Collins Ave. Nice atmosphere and friendly, efficient service.

If I had a lower rating I would have chosen it. The waiter was below average. We chose this place cuz it was on the Miami spice list (clearly it shouldn't). We arrived around 10:10 pm and was told the kitchen closes in 20 min. That wasn't a problem and we ordered quickly. Of course we had to ask for the miami spice menu which we were told the both of us have to order from it. We went to Bulla and Upland and none of them told us that! And they were both light years ahead of this place in taste and service. We're not stingy, but I had the gastric sleeve operation so these menus work well with us cuz they are smaller in size. So from the miami spice menu we had the feta watermelon salad, lamb tajin and apple pie. We also ordered the mousakaa from the regular menu (to please the waiter). The order came. The lamb tajin was average. Now lets talk about the mousakka. It came and it was cold on the bottom. I stayed quite and hoped my wife wouldn't notice and wished that I was eating the cold part only cuz she was already extremely upset and I just wanted the rest of the night to go smoothly. Then came the apply pie... or should I say apply dough. The top was cooked and the bottom was still uncooked dough. At the end I couldn't stay quite and told the waitress just about the apply pie. She said oh I'm sorry and will tell them, unfortunately it's free that she couldn't take it off the bill. What do you mean free??? It's part of the miami spice. That was a set menu. Didn't we pay for it? Then how is it free?!? In the car I had to tell my wife about the mouskaa.. to my surprise she said the same thing, but also didn't want the night to be ruined as well. Of course it was ruined as she started to get an upset stomach which I thank God it didn't become something more serious with the cold dishes we had. In the end. This joint should be taken off the Miami Spice list. Do not recommend it to anyone if they give out the food for free!

I love small plate dining and Cleo offered one of the nicest small plate dining experiences I've had in recent memory. The food was exceptional. If you've never tried octopus, this is the place to do it. Smokey and butter-tender, it literally melted in our mouths. We ordered 5 small plates to split between 2 of us and it was absolutely ample. I took the servers suggestions (octopus, bone marrow and Brussels sprouts) and my husband chose garlic shrimp and a mushroom pizza. Every dish was delicious. Dinner service was efficient without being rushed. We were going to the theater so we had a time constraint. The food server was friendly and knowledgeable. Not so much at the bar. We sat at the bar for a few minutes waiting for our table and bar service was curt and abrupt. Everyone is allowed to have a bad day, so we waived that off, but when we came back to the bar for a post theater cocktail, a different server was equally abrupt. All in all, we look forward to coming back, but will probably skip cocktails at the bar.

Cleo is the place to go. Food is really delicious. First time i read about it on Yelp I knew its a place that we should try. We got there at 9.30 and place was pretty empty, but waiter said that if we want to eat we can only sit by the bar. It was weird but he was very apologizing so we just sat by the bar. Second news was that we only have 15 minutes to order while we were still waiting for our friends. We got: 1. Oysters with chili lime mignonette and they were probably the best oysters my BF and I ever had. 2. Beet salad came with avocado, walnuts, pomegranate - I love beets and it was very good. Nice portion to share. 3.Brussels Sprouts in red wine vinaigrette were very good. 4. Potato Latkes with apples and sauerkraut were perfectly cooked, were light and crispy. 5. Grilled Branzino with cauliflower couscous and yogurt- was delicious. fresh and tasteful. 6.Chicken Tagine with saffron rice and roasted tomatoes was soft and perfectly done. I especially loved saffron rice it was very good. 7. Grilled Hanger Steak was soft and taste was very intense - my favorite in Cleo. Came with peewee potatoes which were very good too. 8. Grilled lamb which I didn'' try as I don't eat lamb but my friends liked it a lot. As I mentioned before food is great. And they looked amazing too. Portions are small but after sharing that amount of food we were ok. and I still had place in my stomach for dessert in different place as Cleo was closing. Remember to go to Cleo earlier if you want to get a table.

We love Cleo and are pretty loyal customers. Our visit this weekend can be summed up as not the best. However I am still giving them 5 stars because of the way everything was handled. In the end, you can't be perfect every time and the way our waiter John C. and the F&B director Rima handled themselves with sincere apologies made everything right. So you're probably thinking, what could have possibly gone wrong. Well one of our friends has a nut allergy. We told the waiter and he assured us he would speak to the chef. Even when the bill came out it was clearly stated "NUT ALLERGY!!" at the top. Then the first dish (apple salad) came out with almonds on top. The bus boys then somehow continued to come over with dishes that were not ours. Whereby our other dishes were nowhere to be found. We explained the situation to the waiter. John quickly remedied the situation by getting us a new salad, a round of drinks and dessert. Rima and John checked in on us several times and did their best to fix the mistakes. Overall we walked away from dinner appreciative of the effort and apologies. We will most definitely be back. The food is just too good to hold one experience against them. Recommendations include the Janapolitan cocktail, any of the dips, spicy potatoes, artichokes, wagyu steak kabobs, roasted lamb, and the apple dessert. Enjoy!!!

This place is by far the worse place I have eaten in South Beach. The food took more than 45 minutes, for turkey wrap and a burger!!! The service was so unprofessional, they would not come to our table for to check on us or give us update! This place needs a better managements Also, our friends bacon was more than undone, see picture! Don't waste you money with this place, food is not tasteful, service is horrible and it's just a waste of your time! You will be disappointed!!! The place next door is 100 times better !!

I was in Miami over the weekend for a work event, and ended up eating dinner here on our first night in town. I wasn't sure what to expect from Mediterranean tapas, but I was blown away! We ordered: crispy artichoke hummus grilled halloumi crispy Brussel sprouts lamb kebabs salmon kebabs steak kebabs shrimp kebabs (did not eat due to allergy, but heard it was amazing) saffron rice Every single bite of everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, and I would return here in a heartbeat!

Extremely slow service, waiter disappeared and was nowhere to be found, waited 20 min to order 2nd beer, ordered deserts waited another 30 min. Overpriced for what you get. Since the service is lacking and they already are aware it gratuity is automatically included in the bill so you have no choice. Will not return !

I would give this a four star as the service is impeccable. Food is not the same as it taste in LA served and prepared a bit differently. The manager and the server went out of her way to fix things which made up for everything.

I was really looking forward to dinner at Cleo as I love Mediterranean food. However, my husband and I could not have had a worse experience. First, our waitress was extremely unfriendly. When I told her I didn't want a cocktail, she sort of glared at me. Further, when I told her I was gluten free, she acted like it was a problem instead of being helpful with selecting menu items. We told the waitress of several items we were considering ordering, and she told us that our choices weren't very tasty and pointed us in the direction of the most expensive item on the menu instead. Once my husband and I put our order in, all of our food came except the side a crudite vegetables that I had ordered. There was a small dish of pickled vegetables on our skewer plate, so I thought maybe she had confused my order. When I brought this to her attention, she said that the pickled vegetables came with the skewers and walked away. She did not say she would check on my crudite vegetables or offer an explanation as to why our meat came before RAW VEGGIES. After another 15 minutes, when we were almost finished with our meal, a manager came by to ask how everything was. When I explained we were still missing an order, she said 'ok' and walked away. Our crudite vegetables finally came, however, we were charged twice for them on the bill. Again, our waitress was unapologetic and acted like we were inconveniencing her. WILL NOT BE BACK. DO NOT RECOMMEND.