Kalamata Mediterranean Cuisine

Excellent service! Exquisite food! The food is simply amazing! The lamb chops were delicious, the chicken was juicy and flavourful, everything was perfectly cooked - I ordered the mix grill platter but had no time to take a picture, looked so delicious I had the urge to start eating! Then a keftedes sandwich to go 🤤 craving! This is the top option on this iconic corner of Miami Beach. Without a doubt!

Hands down the best Turkish food I’ve had in the States! Everything was incredible. Huge shoutout to our server, Barış—he’s super friendly and his recommendations were spot on. The place is in a great spot, too. You HAVE to try the shashlik kebab; don't even think about leaving without ordering it. And definitely save room for baklava and tea at the end. 10/10!!

Everything was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the meal, especially the saslik kebab — it was amazing. The turkish tea and baklava were also fantastic. Special thanks to Baris for being so helpful. Highly recommended!

Mediterranean food is my favorite and this place nailed it! Very traditional food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. The food is absolutely the best I've had in Miami so far. Ocean drive is garbage compared to this place. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant every trip I make here moving forward!

As a Turkish person, also from Adana (kebab city in Turkey) I think they have the best kebabs in Miami. They serve Hummus from the house before main dish is served. Very juicy delicious kebabs. I recommend sashlik and Adana kebabs. Salads and deserts are also very good. Our waiters Yasin and Barış are great guys. Whenever we are in Miami, this is our number one choice. Finally Turkish Tea addicts will be very happy!

We went there to days in a row because the food is so fresh and delicious! Their Mediterranean salad is amazing, I also recommend the lamb chops and the falafel. The waitress is very nice and welcoming, Im definitely coming back more times!

We had a great lunch among friends at Kalamata! Food was delicious! We started with a selection of spreads and salad that were fresh and very well balanced! We loved the hummus with a fresh lemon hint the tzatziki and the babaganoush as well! Then we had a meat platter that was delicious 😋 my favorite was the kofta ! At the end we had a pistachio baklava that it was one of the best I ever in the US and a great Turkish coffee! Great experience overall! We will be back to try their fish as well soon!!!

Amazing experience at Kalamata! 🌟 Yasin gave us the best recommendations and made our night unforgettable. Julia showed true Turkish hospitality — so warm, attentive, and professional. Incredible food, outstanding service, and an amazing team. Highly recommended! 🙌🇹🇷 As bayrakları as as 😂

Excellent service and food. The inside was super cute as well with a nice vibe and ambiance!

During my 5-day stay in Miami, I've come back to this place THREE times solely for the Lamb Chop entree. It's THAT good. Medium-rare is cooked to perfection and it's supremely tender, juicy, smoky, and delicious! You HAVE to get the Lamb Chops here. The host recognized me after the first night and welcomed me back the subsequent times. Ambiance is great and service is prompt. Mix Meze Platter is also delicious.

I was yet again having too much fun here that I forgot to take some pictures until dessert. The tahini martini is basically an espresso martini, but nonetheless, great! The baklava-- incredible! And for my entree, I got the steak (special)-- best part of the meal! For the appetizer, we got some seared garlic shrimp and hummus. The pita bread was soft, and fresh. The service was also very nice, but felt european. We had to wave down our server a few different times to pay. The mood lighting was perfect, and if it wasn't so hot, I may have sat outside. Although it sits on a kind of obscure street, so I take that back. Just eat in side if you can. It's cute!

Great atmosphere coupled with good food and service... this spot has the right mix of ingredients for an amazing experience. I got the kofte along with a med salad to-go. While waiting, I got a Turkish tea that was offered with a refill. This is excellent. The staff are friendly and the place is well run. Prices seem to vary from the online menu but it's within reason. ¡Excellente!

I was OK place was super crowded but service was good. Food fine .. dips were very good .. rest so so

Service was 10/10 & so was the food. I was solo traveling so appreciated when the server told me I could do half sized portions on appetizers! I got the hummus and chicken kabab. It was all delicious! & the chili sauce the server recommended, I wanted a bottle. Will definitely be back on my next trip!

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.

Feeeeeed me all the lamb with some Greek Beers and I'm the happiest tiger there is! Great service. Such a cool out of the way gem. NOT touristy so don't think about it Mr & Mrs "I wear Crocs in Miami". Come for lunch Dinner is for the locals and we loooove you staff! There's a bomb salad we love and forget the name of. Yeah that one! Hummus yummus! And again, order all the lamb! Delicious!

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.

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!

This place was and has always been amazingly fascinating! Our server Ozzy was professional and attended our table in a timely manner. Thank you.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Lovely Mediterranean (middleastern) restaurant just off the beach. Falafel app was great, the meat in the gyro platter was tasty but a little dry. They gave us a hummus app at no charge with pita. Very generous. Great service

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.

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.

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!

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

Fantastic food, cooked to perfection. Some of the best Med food I have had in years.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Kalamatas is fantastic. Our server was very friendly but not over bearing. She was great at informing us about the food, and even gave us some great advice when we asked questions about the are. Food was a 10!!! Try the hummus!

Food is amazing! Really true and delicious Turkish cuisine! Service is perfect! Ambiance is so quaint and homelike!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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