Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine

We had an absolutely wonderful dinner experience! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm Turkish hospitality that made us feel right at home. The food was beyond delicious — every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. A special thank you to Yasin and Barış for their outstanding service and attention to detail. They truly went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. I can’t wait to come back for another dinner the next time I’m in Miami!

I loved this place! I felt so lucky to find a Mediterranean restaurant like this in Miami. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. I tried the meze platter, Adana kebab, octopus, lamb shish kebab, and chicken shish kebab. My favorites were the octopus and the meze platter—they were absolutely outstanding! They accidentally brought us something we didn’t order, but when we mentioned it, they let us keep it free of charge—such a kind gesture! The staff was super friendly, and the whole experience was amazing. I really wish they’d open one in NYC too. Definitely coming back!

The best Mediterranean restaurants we have been to. Food is outstanding and lots of vegetarian options. Home made Hummus was terrific. Very pleasant ambience. Baris the waiter was extremely efficient and pleasant. Very reasonably priced. This place had a European feeling. Try this place. You won’t be disappointed. Excellent wine selection.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a Kalamata restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the tone for an enjoyable evening. The menu was extensive , showcasing a variety of dishes.We began our meal with a lentil soup, the soup was good. For the main dish we ordered iskender kebab and grilled salmon . Iskender was fresh and flavorful , with the balance of spices and textures. But my salmon was regular , nothing special , it was cooked good but not enough flavor , so I was disappointed. We had some drinks , they’re okay. The service throughout the evening was attentive and friendly, with the staff eager to share recommendations and ensure that we were enjoying our meal. I can recommend this place to visit ,but do not order grilled salmon , in overall I had a pleasant time dining there .

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Have a gluten intolerance and they had lots of options. Skirt steak was the highlight - extremely well marinated.

I dipped in here randomly because two gals on the sidewalk told me the food was incredibly fresh. I arrived at 4 pm. I ordered the babaganush for an appetizer. Wow! Way above average. The pita and bread tasted home made. It set the tone for the meal. I had the salmon and bulgar. Soooo good. It arrived piping hot and was a 10 out of 10. Esther, the bartender, was delightful. Two stools down was Steve. Lives in the neighborhood and from Long Island. He’s a Kalamata ambassador. I was traveling and a long way from home but I instantly felt like a regular. Esther brought me a surprise taste of Turkish baklava. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. If you are in South Beach, this place is not to be missed.

The food was so delicious that we went two nights in a row. The grilled octopus and lamb chops were especially exquisite. The service was excellent, and the female manager was very professional. We had a wonderful evening.

Food - Fresh flavorful Mediterranean food Mix Meze Platter was really yummy with all different vegetarian starters I.e hummus, Tzatziki, babaganush, tabbouleh . Cigar Rolls aka Cheese sticks were great too. Falafel was really full of flavor. Seating - both indoor and outdoor options. Parking - hard to find. They do have limited paid street parking or you can park in paid parking lot in the back. Service - overall, great.

My new favorite Mediterranean place! The hummus was fresh and tasty. I also order a Gyro sandwich and it was delicious! Already thinking of coming back to try other dishes. Juli my server was very attentive, friendly and share many recommendations. 100% recommended

We stopped for a quick dinner before an event at the nearby Jewish Museum. My husband arrive first and was offered a complimentary hummus plate. It was served just as I arrived. W very nice welcome with warm pita and a delicious bread. I chose the kiftedes or Greek burgers; he got the octopus. Both were delicious, each with a small side salad. These appetizers made meals for both of us. We sat outside and watched as the tables quickly filled. It seems to be a pretty popular place, especially with families. Perhpas we were the only Miami Beach residents that evening. Service was good considering the number of people at the restaurant. We'd go again.

Happened on this spot walking on Miami Beach neighborhood. There are plenty of options, lots of Greek , Italian , Cuban and Mexican. This restaurant had quite a few People there which is a fairly good indication food is good. We opted to sit outside since the weather was good and not humid. There are many options but we wanted to have standard quick sandwich type dishes. We had the grilled chicken in pita. This was chunks of chicken with lettuce and tomato. The gyro stuffed full with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies. The most delicious was the falafel appetizer. The falafel was well cooked green in color and not dry at all. One of the best I've had. The hummus was fairly standard nothing special. Service was good. This spot is a great drop in restaurant. 82.55 that included gratuity. You have to check the bill in Miami 50% of restaurants include gratuity ... so be aware.

My Husband and I went for dinner last night. The food and service were all very good, but unfortunately I got severe food poisoning and ended up in the Emergency Room with incessant vomiting, the other thing that comes with food poisoning, and fever. Really unfortunate because it was a nice spot and the food was delicious, but I would never be able to go back. I have never been so ill from eating out.

Delicious! I really enjoyed everything I tried at Kalamata. The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful and the hummus was rich and creamy. I ordered the mixed platter to try all their different meats and I enjoyed everything, especially the lamb and gyro meat. The flavors were great and everything was cooked perfectly!

What a great night to sit outside and enjoy a quiet meal. I started with the Greek salad. It was fresh and yummy. I could have used more Feta... but who couldn't? I had the chicken kabab with fries instead of a side salad. The chicken was so flavorful. My server was great. Overall I enjoyed a lovely meal.

Stopped for a quick bite and drink after the beach and this place was amazing! Reasonable prices, which are hard to find, great service, good selection and amazing food. This place checked all the boxes. If you are a fan of Mediterranean food, don't miss this place.

My family and I had a wonderful lunch at Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine. We started with fresh hummus and warm pita, followed by lamb shish kebabs served with bulgur pilaf and a side salad. The lamb was cooked to perfection. For dessert, we enjoyed pistachio baklava paired with hot tea. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive.

Amazingggg especially for South Beach standards! Decided to check this place out with my mom after having a nice Sunday walk in South Pointe, and it was an amazing end to our day. We sat outside, they also have a cute indoor area and it was packed. My mom and I shared the platter that they have which had a little bit of everything (lamb, chicken, beef, gyro) and came with rice and salad. For staters we also ordered the eggplant dip, and have to say all the flavors were perfect. Came with naan as well. At the end we got baklava which and in 4 pieces and of course some Turkish tea because you can't not get tea (which was complimentary). Our server was very attentive and the food came out pretty fast. Definitely will be back no doubt!

This restaurant is so cute inside and out! Our waitress was also so attentive and kind! She let me sample the house tea and it was delicious. It was served with honey. I also really enjoyed the yogurt drink which I never tried before and it went so well with the food! I was told it was Greek yogurt, with salt and a little water. Besides that, unlimited bread with your hummus! Yes, please! The food here is delicious. Give them a try!

If you read my reviews cleanliness is my number 1 PRIORITY at an establishment. Everywhere in this restaurant spotless clean. Amazing location, great service and fantastic restaurant. It is bunch of restaurants on the block, you have options. There is Japanese, Italian, Burger joint and Mediterranean and Turkish. Very refreshing interior, have outdoor seating makes you very comfortable. I must say, its been a while didn't enjoy my dinner as much i did at Kalamata. Very accommodating. Great dishes, grilled octopus, crispy sigara borek, fresh Mediterranean salad. And then Organic Chicken kebab, and Lamb Adana Kebab. Never had a chicken kebab like this, are you kidding me? Then deserts, nice juicy watermelon and of course my almond pudding. Yummm!!! I am not a fan of lemon zest in the pudding, but this one was very light and refreshing. I must say it is a MUST to have that!! Will definitely be back!

Pretty cute restaurant with attentive service and decent food. We enjoyed the falafel and hummus best, the gyros were good but a bit greasy. It's a nice place to sit outside and enjoy a meal, but it does comes with the South Beach prices.

This is the second time dining here and it's just as delicious and consistently tasty. The skirt steak is a must it melts in your mouth. I also personally recommend the tabouli salad, however, everything is delicious. Thank you to the chef and staff. Excellent service. Worth every penny. The ambiance is also great.

I've always walked past this place during my visit to Miami but finally stopped today. My friend says his food was amazing. Mine was just OK. I ordered a salad that was kind of bland. The Mediterranean salad I believe the name of it was but it wasn't that great. I ate it anyway since it looked healthy. Our house was pretty cool. I forget his name.

The service and the food were really good. Our server was very hospitable and attentive

Exceptional Experience! Everything about Kalamata was truly top-tier. The food was bursting with flavor, the staff was incredibly attentive, and the hospitality was unmatched. The owner, Elias, is hands-on and deeply invested in ensuring every guest has an outstanding dining experience. He personally engages with diners, adding a personal touch that elevates the atmosphere. Without a doubt, one of--if not my absolute favorite--restaurants in Miami! Highly recommended.

Overpriced tourist trap, you're paying restaurant prices for what's essentially turkish fast food. I had babaganush (tiny), falafels (good but not a lot of them), chicken shish (completely dried out, almost inedible) and meze platter (tiny portions). Taking the small portions into account and that the first ingredients they use are dirt cheap, the prices they charge defy belief. Skip it and go to Rice on Alton for great persian food that's half the price of Kalamata and tastes a lot better.

We ordered to go from here one day for lunch. Our food was ready when I went to pick it up and the person who helped me was friendly. The hummus was tasty and the pita was warm. The chicken shish kebab was juicy and not overcooked and the rice was flavorful. A great to go experience.

AMAZING! What a surprise and hidden gem in South Beach. The food here is amazing, as well as the staff. It's also very clean and adorable inside. We started out with an appetizer which included Shakashuka, Tabouleh, Babaganush, tzatziki, and hummus. It was bomb! I want more some right now! My chicken sandwich was also phenomenal and the grilled chicken salad my friend got was fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend this place to locals and tourists alike!

Great service, excellent food. Perfectly priced for the portion. Beautiful outdoor section with umbrellas.

Amazing Lambchops for the side get fries you won't regret it apple juice V2 is out! cocktail look seats to the left of the entrance are best good service

I have been going to Kalamata since it first open and the food and service only gets better. The artichoke salad is amazing. Not too mention the Adana and the lamb chops which are amazing.In addition the server Robin does an outstanding job. It is a must on the beach.

Kalamata is an excellent Mediterranean restaurant, my husband and I have been several times while staying in Miami Beach for the winter! Always get a great meal at a reasonable price with great service! Highly recommend

Excelente Resturant, muy buen ambiente, la comida deliciosa. Muy bueno para ir en familia.

Augustina was awesome. She made the perfect recommendations. Sit outside if you prefer to people watch. It's a whole vibe.

Very average food but the staff is friendly and the food hits the spot for south beach.

The server was so nice! She came with a great vibes and a smile every time to the table! The food delicious!! And you can not leave without tasting the almond pudding!!! Best dessert ever!

GO HERE FOR THE BEST SERVICE AROUND!!!! What an absolute joy dining here is. We enjoyed our meal immensely. Everything was fresh, and the owner treated us so well.

We had a wonderful meal here. We sat at an outdoor table that was lovely and our waitress was very friendly. Got the food ordered quickly and fed my children and record time! The ambience was lovely being out in the street there and the street is really not very loud. we loved the hummus and vegetables and my children love their entrées. I think they got the salmon and the chicken kebabs. I got the falafel and it was great not too dry! I would definitely recommend.

Food quality was atrocious ordered online through Instacart Instacart was totally disappointed. The food delivered was pathetic. It went into the trash, the Greek salad went into the trash, and the stale pita bread went into the trash too. $76 Kalamata food worth throw out . DvR

Delicious food, great ambiance and friendly staff. I stopped by for a chicken gyro, Greek salad and hummus. But I stayed for the Turkish coffee and baklava. Everyone in the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The food had great flavor, it was exactly what I was craving. I will be coming back here.

Hands down, one of the best Mediterranean places I have been to. We drive all the way from Pompano beach to have dinner at this place and definitely not disappointed. The interiors are beautiful, they have seating both inside and outside. I ordered the chicken kebab which was delicious. The staff is very friendly too! Highly recommend this place. There is no designated parking, so finding street parking might be tricky

Great place. The food was awesome. I tried the mix grilled platter as it had chicken, lamb and gyro. Service was fairly quick and ambiance was great

Had a great time! The server was very sweet and happy to answer our questions. We saw a drink on the menu called Gazoz, we had no idea what it was, but wanted to try it. She happily explained it to us and made recommendations on flavors. (it's a Turkish soft drink for those who haven't heard of it) She had some pita bread and hummus sent out to us, on the house, which was also very nice. I had the gyro, which I was expecting to be wrapped in pita bread. I was served a platter of lamb, rice, vegetable, and tzatziki. I was confused by this, but didn't say anything. Looking back I probably should have questioned it, but I figured that's just how they served it here. It was still very good and there was plenty leftovers to box up. Pricing was very reasonable for the area. I would recommend and gladly return next time I'm in Miami.

Woww my new spot in Miami Absolutely yes one of the best Turkish food I ever have very clean place very delicious food friendly staff thank you highly recommended super delicious Turkish food . hope to come soon again thank you again for owner for beautiful hospitality. Leyla

Buena comida, buen servicio, buenos precios. Buen lugar para comer una rica comida mediterránea volveremos

I love love love this place. It' serves traditional Turkish food with a traditional Turkish service and hospitality. I think all local Turkish community comes here for meals... amazing for both dinner and lunch.

Best turkish place in miami. I absolutely enjoyed the iskender kabab and kunafa. Will definitely be back.

Kalamata is an excellent spot! Food is of upmost quality. I eat atleast 2-3x's/week from here. The owner is hardworking and very much involved in the day to day operation; thats his success!

Absolutely poor service. They judge you based on the entourage. Came in one night with kids and service was good (she was Hispanic) Came back again 2 days later and the server didn't treat us well at all (Caucasian or Eastern European) Never offered the welcome bread/hummus, I had to ask for sugar and spoon for my tea. She put the spoon in the sugar box. Disgusting. She didn't check on us at but did for other tables. She was aggressive and rolled her eyes, I felt that I was bothering her. We would have loved to add additional tip but this woman didn't even deserve her mandatory tip gratuity! Food was good but not consistent as first visit. Fruit plate was not the same quality (same price) terrible service. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

If I could put 6 stars I would. The service was fine. But the food was on another level. Immaculate dishes. I had some of the fish, some falafel, Turkish tea and finished it off with a Baklava. I almost shed a tear when I had that. It was excellent. Blessed with this experience

Tried out the İskender kebab here. And it was exceptional, tastes just like how it would be in Türkiye. Great service too, some of the waiters here are Turkish theirselves. They have basically all other Mediterranean cuisine too, from Turkish cuisine to Greek, Balkan, Middle Eastern, etc. They also got Turkish drinks such as the yogurt drink Ayran, Turkish tea, Turkish coffee, etc. Overall, great restaurant, I will definitely come back here. Update: Visited here at least 5 more times. The plain yogurt, Turkish coffee, and tzatziki sauce is so well made that it literally feels like you're in Türkiye or Greece. Homemade Gyro is original quality. Great and very friendly customer service and waiters. This restaurant became my favorite restaurant in Miami Beach. The place also has restrooms, and it's very clean along with the rest of the restaurant. Perfect ambiance with air conditioning and Turkish music.

Cute quaint place with authentic music playing makes you feel Greek.Oopa ! ! We started with babaganoush appetizer it was delicious and it had good garlicky flavor I love . i had the home made gyro dinner . you definitely can tell its home made by the texture and awesome flavor. It was thinly sliced and piled high . The wife had the Keftedes dinner which she said tased just like we were back in Greece! Both came with rice and a house salad. Just when we were happily stuffed to the gills the waitress asked about dessert , oh boy ! They had a pistachio baklava, sounded to good to pass-up and it was . Fabulous! The service was nice and friendly. Great time!

The food is consistently yummy and the presentation is great. Don't miss the Lentil soup which is worth a visit for! The service is excellent and very attentive.

Had lunch there today. There Atmosphere was upbeat, especially for lunch. The food was excellent. It was fresh the salad I had I could have fed a family of six. The coffee I had will keep me going for days and the Desserts were excellent. Had a fun time. All the people work in the area really sweet it's for lunch. It was perfect. P

Very nice little place with both inside and sidewalk dining. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. Dodd was very good and reasonably priced. I had the Kafta - lamb Pattie's and my husband had gyro, Both dinners were tasty and filling! We also had appetizers and the awesome pistachio baklava!

I had beaf kabob which was one of the best I've had. For desert we had Baklava with Turkish coffee. Very nice staff and great warm service. They had outdoor setting that you can enjoy nice weather of Miami.

This restaurant is AMAZING! Food is delicious. Service is impeccable. We shared a bunch of mesas. And actually ordered the grilled octopus twice because it was just that good. Do not miss out on the Turkish tea and almond pudding. The perfect end to the perfect meal.

Amazing food - grilled octopus and grilled shrimp were so terrific a cooked to perfection. Great service - super attentive and thoughtful about recommendations!