Motek Miami Beach

An excellent restaurant (I have also dined at the South Beach location). Every dish was outstanding – beautifully presented, well seasoned, and consistently successful. The only comment regarding the food is that the dessert was overly sweet and a bit excessive – perhaps better suited to an American palate. I was also informed that the meat served is kosher (without official certification), which is a great solution for people like me who keep kosher but do not require a formal rabbinate certificate or a restaurant that is closed on Shabbat. This is something worth confirming directly with the restaurant.

Delicious meal! I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. I was with a pescatarian so we got primarily vegetarian dishes and a salmon skewer. The salmon skewer with lentils and rice was wonderful. The crispy cauliflower was fried well. It's flavor was more sweet than spicy. The original hummus is tahini forward. The crispy cabbage salad was lemony and refreshing. Really enjoyed it. I will definitely return and try the meat dishes. Also, all meats are kosher. While they will take walk-ins, it definitely is worth making a reservation. We had to wait about 45 minutes to get a table for 2.

Delicious all around. The labneh paired with warm, freshly baked laffa bread was a perfect start. The beet and goat cheese salad was bright, well-balanced, and flavorful. The chicken shawarma plate was generous and satisfying, with everything tasting incredibly fresh. Loved the clean flavors and quality ingredients.

Motek was certainly different. Their dishes were authentic Mediterranean and distant from their Americanized counterparts. For example, the hummus was creamy and middle eastern dumplings had spices that were exotic. The servers were friendly and we enjoyed the relaxing vibe.

AMAZING!!!! The food was delicious I have absolutely no complaints. Service was so so wonderful, we had Ariana as our server she was so kind and lovely to talk to. The atmosphere is so cute, the tables and seating are a great size, and the decor is wonderful. Would 100% recommend, we ate until we couldn’t anymore. So so good!! Totally coming back again even though we’re just visiting for a few days.

Delicious Israeli/Mediterranean food. Tons of options on the menu, the spicy chicken schnitzel sandwich is huge (and delicious) and the hummus shakshouka was fantastic. The summer salad with watermelon, pistachios and feta cheese was light and refreshing. Great challah bread too.

Fun place, good food and good customer service as well. If you like Mediterranean, I do recommend. My only complaint is the chicken kabob was very dry when served. The rest of the dishes we tried were solid. Good vibes overall

Spent a couple days in Miami Beach and went to Motek Happy Hour twice (we should have gone 3 times) I'd give this place 6 stars - everything was great on the happy hour menu. Tried an unconventional cocktail (I want to say it had beet juice, so I thought 'why not'), wouldn't try it again, but trying new things is part of a great experience...and trying them at happy hour is better. I want to say that we tried 90 percent of the happy hour menu and enjoyed every dish - yes every dish! We recommended Motek to our friend who was traveling the week after we did, and she loved it too. After Happy Hour, we took a walk on the beach, and then went back for dessert, and yes, that was delicious too. We usually spend a day or two in Miami when we travel back to the states, as Miami is our entry / exit point, so we'll be back.

Everything was amazing from the food to the staff! The hummus with mushrooms was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and the Bronzino was just as delicious. The staff was professional, friendly, and great at guiding us through the menu. Definitely recommend if you are into mediterranean food and nice atmosphere.

I was so excited to come to Motek as I missed it the last time I was in NYC and wanted try the new one. I was on a mission - to end a debate with my brother on the greatest schnitzel sandwich in America. My brother was squarely on team motek while my first bite into Abbale's schnitzel is a moment I wish i could relive! I thought the Motek sandwich was absolutely incredible, but think I still may give the edge to Abbale. In addition to the sandwich we had Laffa and pita which was wow, falafel, and branzino. The food was all great, and really enjoyed the vibe. Can't wait to go to Motek again!

Great food and fast service. Yes, I could end the review right there, but that wouldn't do justice. Got a reservation here last minute for a group of 6. What we loved was that there were TONS of options for vegetarians that it was impossible not to be full. We split so many items that I even forgot all of them. They included the following (but probably more): Falafel Crispy Eggplant Fennel Pomegranate Halloumi Skewers Special Mushroom dish Crispy Cauliflower Labneh I know I forgot some, but the food was great and the service was fast. Items came out batch after batch in no time. Also, the drinks here were spectacular. Would highly recommend coming here for dinner!

Service can trip up even the best food, and the kitchen and bar let us down here. Food was good but it wasn't served cohesively; one of the appetizers came out 15 minutes later than the rest. Worse, one of our party was left with no meal for the entire time it took the rest of us to dine. The drink they were bringing as an apology didn't arrive until we were leaving, either. Food is delicious, so hope for a slower night and maybe the kitchen and bar will keep pace. There's a lot of thought in the design, and the space holds a surprising number of people thanks to a packed patio.

Ok wow. We got take out and it was excellent! Went to HH there, also great, and had a solo lunch as well! Needless to say I'm a big fan!!! Cabbage salad is excellent! Everything is good!!

From the moment we walked through the door, my party of three felt like we were home. The hostess was welcoming. The servers were welcoming. All of the other patrons seemed happy and to be enjoying their meals. Great initial impression! We were quickly seated and water (our choice of still or sparkling) was provided. The server took our order after we had studied the menu and took the time to answer our questions. We were unhurried and that made us feel all the more relaxed. I had the Za'attar Greek Salad and found it to be light and well balanced. It was full of what may have been the best tomatoes I have had in Florida! I also had cauliflower tabbouleh, which is unique in my ample tabbouleh loving experience. Really tasty and made with sumac as it should be! Really a fine experience and easily a five star experience!

We were SO excited to see a Mediterranean/Israeli restaurant walking distance from our hotel. The second we saw the menu we knew we had to have dinner here! We ordered the lamb shawarma plate and the beef kufta kebob and shared. Perfect cook on both meats- juicy and such a yummy flavor. The restaurant itself was SO cute- we sat outside and it was very romantic and cozy. The inside was sweet and we felt so at home. The server and the hostess were very sweet and check in often. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in Miami Beach!

This Motek now has a Happy Hour!!! I stopped on in to try their happy hour at the bar area. They have a pretty decent menu of $5 items, food and wine. They are working on their liquor license. I was pleasantly surprised with the bites and honestly amazing for the price. The hummus, heavenly and the salmon skewer delicious. The pita bread that comes with the hummus literally melts in your mouth. I tried their belly dancer mocktail and it was really nice but that one was at regular price. All in all, I say it was a win for their happy hour 3-7 weekdays. I will return and to try their regular menu items too!

We wanted to try this restaurant since it's down the street from our beach place. We went for happy hour and the drinks and apps were extensive. It was amazing from beginning to end! Our hostess, Galina, was super friendly and accommodating. We sat outside and the ambiance was very inviting. All of LJ's, our server, suggestions were on point. This will definitely be on the top of our list for our go-to for happy hour.

Motek is one of the best Mediterranean food spots I've had so far. We came during the lunch rush but got seated fairly quicky. The space is gorgeous and has a lot of natural light. The service was incredible, and I had high expectations because I've heard a lot about Motek, and the food did not disappoint! Beef Kufta - Amazing and cooked perfectly! So flavorful. Tzatziki - Came with pita bread and it was one of my favorite dishes. The best tzatziki dip I've ever had! Tasted very refreshing and rich. Salmon Skewers - Simple & delicious! All the dishes were ideal for sharing with the table. Majadra Rice & Lentils - the perfect side dish, paired well with the proteins we ordered. Motek is a must try when in Miami!!

Motel team, what an outstanding lunch! Truly some of the best Eastern Mediterranean food that I've had to date. The Miami Beach location is located street corner side, yet creates an intimate but airy setting with lots of natural light. Service was warm and welcoming from the start, and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered family style for the three of us, which was definitely the right approach. Pro tip, ask for that extra pita :) The crispy eggplant was a tasty, unique appetizer off the bat, delivering a crispy but not heavy exterior and melt in your mouth, delicate eggplant inside. The hummus--what a memorable bite! Silky smooth with exceptionally cooked, tender eggplant and bright, briney pickled onions for an added pop. The pita, enough said. Best I've eaten in Miami to date. The pomegranate fennel salad and cauliflower couscous were both fresh and flavorful, adding different spices and seasonings to balance out the meal. We will definitely be back next time we're in Miami, Motek team! Thanks for a wonderful first meal.

My friends and I were excited to have a feast at Motek. We had heard good things and share a love for Mediterranean food. When we got there, the hostess was a little rude to us when she didn't see our name under the list of reservations. We showed her the confirmation email on our end and didn't have any issues getting a table but the initial interaction was a little unkind. We ordered a variety of dishes, including their hummus, tzatziki, cabbage & summer salads, falafel, and chicken special! The spreads were so fresh. The salads were also delicious. The summer salad is basically just watermelon with cheese, but the cabbage salad had a perfect combination of sweet, crunchy, and creamy. I could have ordered two more orders of the salads. The star of the meal was the chicken special. The meat was extremely tender and the side of toum allowed us to really indulge. The falafel wasn't bad, but it was the most basic or typical dish. Interestingly, the location we went to doesn't serve any alcohol. The food was worth it, but the service was pretty mediocre. We had to ask out waiter for almost everything, including water, water refills, the dessert menu, and check. We noticed he didn't check in on us as often as the other tables. We had to wait about 15 minutes after our plates were cleared for him to come by with the check. His tone was bitter and pretty passive aggressive unfortunately too :(.

I absolutely love this place and I promote it with friends and family 24/7. Today was my first day at the Miami Beach location and all I have to say is that based on my interaction with two employees, it needs customer service training from Brickell and Gables location. Hostess told me happy hour was over like 10 minutes before 5pm. As I was leaving, I reminded her that it wasn't 5pm yet. The bartender was not very attentive or friendly. He had forgotten one of my appetizers and when he brought it the pita was burned. I was so hungry that I just ate it like that.

While this is a very cute restaurant on the beach, it left some more to be desired. Upon arrival, we were asked if we had reservations and when responded with a no, we were told they may have something available in the back, after a minute or so we're told to come in, we were seated in a completely empty space that had a large party table and about five smaller tables around. The decor was absolutely great. We were met with our server and went over the menu and proceeded to order. We ordered the Classic Hummus, lamb shawarma, harissa honey salmon, majadra rice and lentils, za'atr fries and fresh juices including orange juice and a hibiscus pomegranate lemonade. It didn't take very long for the food to come out. The drinks were absolutely delicious but the food tasted fine, it wasn't five stars but it was okay. The service was okay also.

6 stars for the Hummus! We started our meal with two different Hummus plates: Mushroom and Prime Beef. Both were favorites. The Lamb Shawarma was flavorful but a bit dry. The room is comfortable and the staff is helpful and attentive.

Incredible assortment + feast of a dinner for my first (take out) meal here! Everything was fresh and vibrant yet comforting. Perfect for sharing with a group (we only had 3 but we love leftovers)! The pita reminded me of traditional Bosnian lepine and was out of bounds in terms of taste and char. Challah bread was great, too, but didn't compare. My sea bass entree included perfectly cooked fish and a hearty sauce, but was a tad too spicy (coming from someone who loves spice). Should have been a bit more mellow to let the fish and veggies shine! Big portions and lovely garnishes, though. Favorites included the fried cauliflower, grilled artichokes, babaganoush, pickled veggies, and grilled salmon. Excited to eventually visit in person!

Delicious food and great service! Everything tasted amazing. And the server was very nice and pleasant to us. We really enjoyed our time here.

Motek in mid beach.. convenient and great for locals and visitors alike. The vibe is ok. It's a little crowded inside and loud. They need to do something for the acoustics. Otherwise, you might feel deaf when you leave. The front door entrance area is always crammed. Food is good. Decent enough but slightly overpriced. Adding insult to injury is that the service is always off. It's your typical half@ss, here's what you ordered (late), and oh we missed the hold the sauce (oops), and here's the tab.. auto 20% gratuity is just such trash. Service will unlikely ever get better with the lack of incentive. There's room for improvement.

Finally in Miami Beach!! Love the food the location and challah schnitzel The service is always good. I love the halva dessert it's just amazing my favorite dessert in all restaurants in Miami

One of my favorite restaurants in Miami. The food is always 10/10. Love the aesthetics of the restaurant as well. Great service too!

I had a great experience at this location. The food was phenomenal. Sorry I didn't take photos, I was on my lunch break and was too hungry lol. I ordered take out through their app and although I had a little mishap, the manager Adriana, was very helpful and fixed the issue right away. The interior of the place is so cute and it was poppin'! Lots of people inside enjoying their meals. I ordered Wagyu burger with a side salad, Labneh and the panna cotta. Can't wait to go back!

Wow! Amazing lunch, excellent service. The malawach was delicious! Also had the shakshuka, so authentic and yum.

Really nice decor and the food is delicious too. The pitas taste great whether you dip them in hummus or labneh, and the latkes (not pictured) taste just like you remember them from childhood. The pastrami on my pita wasn't overly heavy or salty so you don't lose out on all the other classic NYC flavors like garlic and onions and mustard. Our friends in the neighborhood order from here all the time and would recommend just about anything on the menu. Service is good and helpful. Definitely recommend.

We made reservations for 4 adults, 1 kid, we came early and was seated right away. They had a kid's booster seat. It was a tight squeeze to the booth but I managed. The interior is beautiful, everything from the decor, to the staff, and of course the food. Everything we had was delicious, came out quickly and was prepared impeccably - latkes (appropriate for the first night of Hanukkah), mushroom hummus, schnitzel (that came with it's own hummus and salad), open pita, complimentary labneh with peppers. Their pomegranate lemonade was just ok, I would have liked to have seen a few more non-alcoholic drink choices (while they wait for their liquor licenses). I heard from local friends who are regulars here that the lunch menu is even better! You can't have a bad meal or a bad experience here!

We tried the new South Beach location of Motek that just recently opened. The space is absolutely breathtaking- we went during the day and sat in the courtyard. I can't wait to go back at night to see how beautiful it looks with the lantern and fairy lights. Our server Cesar was AMAZING and the highlight of our experience. He came ready with recommendations and knowledge of the menu that did not disappoint. We tried the Jaffa Spritz and Watermelon Cooler cocktails- both great. Our table split the Israeli Street Corn, Italian Pita, Lebanon Pita, and the famous Araya Burger. Everything was so delicious and perfectly cooked. The flat pitas are to die for, they come with scissors so you can cut to your liking. I cannot wait to return and try more dishes!

Great ambiance and delicious food. Very attentive waiters, maitre d and hostesses We are vegans and vegetarians ...so many fabulous choices on the menu!! Can't wait to return to sample more Had cauliflower, cabbage salad, falafels, hummus and bread and watermelon salad !!! Delish My son Chef Jordan Wolfe is a gourmet vegan chef at Kava Garden at 100 Collins Ave and he brought us here ....!!!

Recently visited the NEW Motek on Miami Beach. Im definitely a Motek lover and always enjoy visiting, happy to see all these new locations popping-up in South Florida! The Miami beach location is no exception, beautiful decor, nice service & great food. I was wowed by the artichoke & goat cheese flatbread, and the crispy eggplant. They currently don't have a liquor license, so you can bring your own! Look forward to visiting again soon!

Food was INCREDIBLE. Fresh baked pita, super thick and charred, delicious cauliflower tabuli, fantastic lamb shawerma, delicious pickled veggies, yummy beers. Highly recommend for Israeli style mediterranean food.

Motek has a nice fast casual atmosphere and high quality food. My only complaints are the portions being slightly small for the price, and the fact that nothing comes out at the same time. I've never been a fan of kitchens that send meals out randomly causing a group of people to have to eat at different times. But other than that I understand the popularity of Motek and will support them :)

I had such a great experience at Motek in Miami! The restaurant itself was excellent, greát vegetarian options but what really stood out was the floor manager, Steve. He's the young guy with the cool tattoo art, and honestly one of the nicest, most professional people I've met in hospitality. Steve went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of the entire time. His attention to detail and genuine friendliness made the whole night even more enjoyable. Great customer service like that is rare, and it really makes a difference. Café Motek is lucky to have him on the team--I'll definitely be coming back!

I always eat / order from Motek Aventura. First time trying the South beach location, both me and my husband got sick from the Shawarma bowl.

ANGEL WAS AMAZING!!! So Accomdating and friendly. 10/10 service. Ambiance was also great. Would definetly come back for the food.

Motek is incredible. Everything about the experience was top notch. The service was great. The space inside is gorgeous. Ambiance is lively without being over the top. The food is the highlight. Incredible menu of middle eastern hits, and everything was made to perfection. Prices were also quite reasonable for it being Miami beach. Love this place and will return every time we go.

First visit to Motek's, had dinner. Super warm and friendly staff, fabulous music, and the food!!! The food was incredible,delicious, and we will have more this visit. We had cold and warm meze- cauliflower tabouleh- so rey, roasted eggplant with tahini- heaven, lamb/beef cigars-divine, braised lamb shanks-sweet as honey! Will go back tomorrow for dessert and more is our plan! This trip and future! Breaking with tradition we returned to Moteks today because it was so good before leaving Miami tomorrow. We had the creamiest, most savory mushroom hummus on freshly baked pita, pomegranate babaganoush out of this world, salmon ceviche on passion fruit reduction- no words to describe the quality of this Israeli culinary dream. Next however a Motek original- pistachio cheesecake- pretty close to a return to Gan Eden. As hard as it is to believe, even better than the food if possible is the warm and professional staff- I want to adopt them! Lastly a sign from Hashem, the song playing right before we left was by my favorite Israeli singer Ofra Haza. We're coming back!

The food here is quite simply absolutely delicious! Our waiter gave us some great recommendations, all of which were great! The restaurant is pretty inside and has a nice atmosphere.

I came with my boyfriend to try Motek on Collins because we have been wanting to try it for soo long. This one I believe is pretty new because they didn't have their liquor license so I unfortunately couldn't have a drink with the food. We had Tzatziki and hummus with mushrooms and pita. The Tzatziki was so creamy and flavorful it tasted super authentic. I feel like I would've enjoyed the hummus more if I didn't get the one with mushrooms because they kind of overpowered the hummus. We also tried Laffa which was just out of this world! It's Pita with a red pepper jam and white cream. My boyfriend and I were so addicted to it that we took one home! He tried the Butchers cut hanger steak and he said it was cooked perfectly and melted in his mouth. I had the lamb chops which were good but not the best ones I have had. I'll probably get a different dish when I come back. Overall, flavor was 100/10, service was amazing our server was so kind to us and was the one that surprised us with the Laffa. And the place was beautiful. I definitely recommend Motek!!

Love South Beach. Food was amazing and flavorful. Definitely get the Classic Hummus appetizer. The bread and hummus are so tasty and we couldn't stop eating it. Also get the Chicken Shawarma.

Staff was super accommodating to the large party of 7 that we had as a walk in on a busy holiday weekend!! The food came out super quick and delicious as always. the ambience was bustling and lively. We ordered practically everything on the menu as this was the first time my family had ever dined here they wanted to try it all! Needless to say it was their favorite spot from their time here, and they went back 3 more times before heading home- so highly recommend

Motek offers scrumptious food in a chill beautiful location. The service was fast and friendly.

Came here with a friend for lunch and it was phenomenal! Truly couldn't rave more about our experience. The service was fantastic, the food was 10/10, and the atmosphere is stunning. I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich, classic hummus, and we shared a side of the za'atar fries. Too much food so we had leftovers, but SO GOOD!

Me& my boyfriend were visiting Miami for a day and heard great reviews of this restaurant! We walked in a Thursday night with no reservations and we were able to sit outside immediately. Unfortunately our service was the only negative part. It took our waiter 20 minutes to take our order after serving us water. The food on the other hand was very good The falafel had great flavor and was fresh. The hummus had great flavor as well, and the pita bread was perfectly cooked and super warm! we also ordered salmon and lamb Shawarma about 15 minutes after ordering the waitress let us know that they were out of salmon skewers so we ended up canceling the lamb shawarma as well. I believe the manager came outside to check on us and that's when I was able to cancel the lamb Shawarma but even after that the waitress just took a very long time to give us the check. Other than that, I would highly recommend the food!

Motek is one of my favorite restaurants and jokingly, one of the reasons I want to live in Miami. Their food is incredible, but I love their desserts even more.

My 1st experience at Middle East restaurant. The food was interesting as it did not taste like it looked. It was tasty and the service was good. The portion was generous and quality. It is $$$ & every item extra. They are not generous with the A/C and in the S.Beach area in AUG that is must. It was not my pick at this place and would not be on my list unless my friend insist.

Absolutely no go !!!! Horrible stuff horrible food horrible everything They erased my review once and hopefully people will know how they treat customers We'll never go there again. They never treat people well stay away.

I've been coming to Motek since the original downtown location opened, and I've always loved the concept--great presentation and delicious Israeli food. That's why I feel it's important to share this experience, in hopes that someone from management will read it. I recently placed an order for pickup. My friend went to collect it, only to come back home with a missing item. We immediately tried to call the restaurant--no answer. So we had no choice but to drive all the way back. Once we arrived, they simply remade the missing item. The manager showed no real concern or effort to make things right. No apology, no offer of a refund or even a small gesture like a dessert. After more than two hours of back and forth, all we got was the missing dish. Really disappointing service from a place I used to recommend. I hope this was a one-off and not a reflection of how things are run now.

Food, service, ambiance are all delicious. We especially enjoyed the outside.. after taking my NY snowbird lover friends to the great elephant migration, we shlepped on over to have lunch here and they liked it so much that they ended up paying for me too.

Incredible flavors in a nice ambience with great service! The menu has all kinds do delicious Mediterranean food for all tastes and food criteria. Their tahini sauce is from heaven! Amazing food experience! We will be back!

Amazing service. Matias is amazing. BEYOND INCREDIBLE FOOD. Best Israeli restaurant in the US by far. Beautifully designed restaurant as well.

Love the warm pita and all of the small salads. Delicious. We went twice in a week. Nice vibe and good service