Motek Coral Gables
Restaurant · Downtown Coral Gables ·
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fare, happy hour specials
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fare, happy hour specials
"You're probably closer to a Motek than you think, and this is a good thing. This Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Coral Gables is just one of several Moteks sprawled across Miami (with more on the way)—and we’ve liked all of them. The one on Miracle Mile has a big bar, a large dining room, and outdoor seating. Our favorite dishes are the chicken schnitzel sandwich, mushroom hummus, and arayes burger. But if you’re on a tight lunch break, order any of the cold mezzes—they come out fast, and you’ll make it back in time for the weekly budget meeting." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino
"This Miracle Mile bistro has been generating a lot of buzz for its kosher style and Mediterranean food, with influences from Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, and Yemen, to name a few. Enjoy the flatbread pitas, cold and hot mezze, kebabs, schnitzels, all-day brunch, and more. A full bar is available for a cocktail or two, and desserts to round out the meal." - Laine Doss
"Your mother’s hairdresser has been talking about Motek for weeks now. So she’s printed the restaurant’s review, circled “mushroom hummus” with a bright pink highlighter, and googled “Moroccan cigars.” Luckily, she really can't go wrong here—everything is good. But the only thing she’s dying to do more than try those dishes is meet your new partner (she already found their ex on Facebook). The restaurant is big, bright, and has plenty of banquette seating as well as large white booths that seat up to six. These usually have pillows for plenty of back support—or to hide her Moleskin filled with notes on your new paramour." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"We’re not surprised this Eastern Mediterranean restaurant is a hit. Motek has several locations in Miami—and we like all of them. This one on Miracle Mile has a big bar, a large dining room, and outdoor seating. Our favorite dishes here are the chicken schnitzel sandwich, mushroom hummus, and arayes burger. But if you’re on a tight lunch break, order any of the cold mezzes—they come out fast, and you’ll make it back in time for the weekly budget meeting. Or come for Happy Hour (weekdays from 3pm-6pm) and listen to coworkers complain about how that meeting should have been an email." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"The Arayes burger is this restaurant’s Mediterranean take on America’s all-time favorite. Twice awarded the coveted People’s Choice Award at South Beach Wine and Food’s Burger Bash, it features a beef kufta kebab dressed with tahini and harissa aioli, all tucked inside a warm pita." - Eater Staff