Eva Coconut Grove

This Mediterranean restaurant (part of Chef Michael Beltran's Ariete Hospitality Group) was a fun unexpected surprise.Came across this new place on the Fourth of July, seeing that every other place was full and we were in need of dinner. No one else was there, and we were initially skeptical, wondering if we should have ventured to Mister 01 which had a long line. The seating host didn't seemed bothered by the competition across the way: "they're just pizza," he shrugged, suggesting they had better food options.And he was right.Zucchini croquettes were surprisingly delightful: not too cheesy, came with a peppery tomato jam and is a great starter to share.Fried Calamari were perfectly tender, and just crispy enough, and came with a caviar labneh dip.Muhamara was a bit of a mystery as we originally weren't sure what it was exactly (tomatoes and hazelnut) but it was delicious and the pitas that came with it were quite good as well (FYI extra pitas triangles are $2)Scallops with Orzo Risotto was amazing: buttery, delicate and all the flavors well balanced. Just a small sampling of the menu but definitely worth coming back and exploring more.

MIAMI SPICE IS A CON, DISCLAIMER DO NOT ORDER! TERRIBLE SERVICE..I was excited to visit here. The place was popular and very busy. My husband and I were excited to try their Miami Spice evening menu. The decor is very pleasant.The restaurant was extremely hot. After enquiring we were informed the air con was not working but they were getting it fixed that Tuesday. It was absolutely sweltering. My hair was soaking wet by the time I left the restaurant. Now this I could deal with. What I could not deal with was the poor service/lack of service/rude service. Our server was a nice lady behind the bar who was evidently over worked. She was not rude, just extremely busy, and then she just disappeared. There were not many staff members we could see at all. The manager was totally useless, rude and looked completely out of his depth. The Miami Spice food is a con as they provide you with smaller sizes. We tried the following - Appetizer - Zucchini Croquettes served with a tomato marmalade. I enjoyed these. However the dish was very small with only three small balls. I checked photos on Yelp of what the dish should look like. I could see the portion size was not the same as previously depicted. I counted at least 4/5 balls, not the measly three.Appetizer - Tuna Ceviche, serviced with aji amarillo tahini, cucumber, shallots, lavash. My husband was disappointed as he was expecting a ceviche. This was a Peruvian version and not a ceviche. The portion was also small.Main - Beef and Lamb Kebab, garlic yogurt, sumac onions, pita bread. This was a reasonable size. The food was ok, no wow factor, very average.Main - Salmon, mediterranean vegetables, tarama beurre blanc. This dish was an embarrassment. The portion size was so small as if for a child. I checked Yelps photos again and it was obvious the portion size of the salmon was half the size, 3 oz. It was also served on a plate that was a side plate, ie a smaller than expected plate. This was when I asked for the manager. I wanted to ask about the sizes, AND THIS IS WHEN IT ALL WENT DOWN HILL FAST. He could not care less re the air con, and when I enquired why are the sizes so small, he stated" it's Miami Spice, we have to make up for it!" I asked what do you mean? He said well, the sizes are smaller as it is Miami Spice. I told him no other establishments are doing this and named a few for him. He even admitted the salmon was 3/4 oz. Despite me being polite, he was arrogant and rude. Dessert - Orange Blossom Muhallebi, Sour Cherries, Black Sesame Tuile. Highlight of the meal.Dessert - Pistacchio Trilece, toasted malt, espresso. Decent dessert.We asked for our check from our server, and then waited and waited and waited. She had just disappeared. We were situated near the hostess stand and the sweet girl there, noticed we had been waiting for ages and was apologetic and went to find her and did not. She then went to find the manager. Again another long wait. We then had to hail the manager ourselves as he kept passing us by. Guess what? I asked where is our server she just disappeared. He said she will be out shortly. I said we were told that 20 minutes , what happened? and he just repeated she will be here shortly. We then asked him for the check. Another long wait...No explanation given, no apologies. VILE SERVICE.

The food at Eva was quite good. I was here with family for a weekend brunch/lunch. I had the lamb pita wrap and it was a great portion for a midday meal and came with fries. Service was pretty lackluster and they were not overly busy. It took quite a while for food to come out after placing orders and our server came back maybe once during our meal. I'm not sure what the deal with no refills on soft drinks is either. They don't actually price themselves low enough to not offer that as an option.

Gorgeous interior and good variety of Mediterranean fare! Tried the Miami Spice brunch and enjoyed the Turkish eggs and breakfast sandwich. The service was slow and inattentive, had to get their attention a couple times for water refills and questions about the menu.

This place touched my Mediterranean roots that I never had . The location was eager to accommodate my welcome from the start. The establishment could be quiet or quite hectic (busy) depending on your timing on coming to the venue. Everything was kept, clean, and smelled fantastic. Manny the barman located on the outdoor portion of the establishment in the Oyster Bar will keep you coming back for more! Such charisma and professionalism. Also if you want to be a bother and are interested in my recommendation, request a Mastiha Mojito(Giovanni Recommends).

Eva is an upscale fine dining spot with Mediterranean food. We had a reservation on Saturday night. We thought about the Miami spice menu but opted for family style. It has some tasty food including the halloumi and chicken kebab. The salads are all very good too. The staff was very attentive and nice. However, we just couldn't enjoy how loud it gets in there. The acoustics are so bad that everything echoes. It was hard to hear the person right next to you. This place isn't very kid friendly either. Overall, the food was decent but if you're looking for a spot to have nice conversations it's probably not the place for you.

I had a very pleasant experience here at Eva. food was excellent and the service was super accommodating. My water was constantly being refilled the waitress was so friendly and every dish that came out was so flavorful and well presented. The decor was simple middle eastern vibe. Try it you'll like it!

Eva is a new spot in Cocowalk & a perfect date night choice. We arrived were promptly seated at an outdoor table for optimum people watching. We immediately asked for oysters but unfortunately, although right next door to Eva's Oyster Bar, we were told by the waiter that they no longer served oysters. Womp, womp... LEMON POTATOES? Also not available that day. Not off to a great start but we forged ahead. Cocktails? *KASHMIR SOUR (gin, strega, honey, lemon, egg white) Good!* NIGHT SHADE (tequila, aperol, bell pepper, pineapple, basil) Better!!!*GREEK SALAD (tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, kalamata olives)One of the BEST Greek Salads I've ever had! * MUSHROOMS (roasted mushrooms, mushroom hummus, chimmichurri)Also some of the best roasted mushrooms I've tried! & the "mushroom hummus?!?" SO good* TUNA CRUDO (sumac, red onion, kalamata olive, red and green pepper, ladolemono)WOW! Just perfect! * GROUPER (mediterranean vegetables, parsley, ladolemono) Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, this dish came out. My mind was BLOWN!!! Delicious & perfectly seasoned & cooked. Lightly crunchy on the outside, moist & fresh on the inside.Dessert? While super full we just HAD to & thank god we did!*ALMOND MOUSSE BAR (almond sponge cake, dulcey glaze, marcona almond praline, salted espresso sauce) Also a total WOW! Sooooooo delicious & luscious! Truly one of the best meals I've had in a while. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, just don't come in expecting oysters.

Eva, located in Cocowalk, has a beautiful ambiance. However, the service staff, though friendly, seemed overwhelmed during our visit. We experienced a significant delay in receiving our drinks, which took 25 minutes, and our food arrived 20 minutes later. Unfortunately, my steak was overcooked and served cold, as was the Chicken Kebab. While Eva shows potential, there is a need for improvement in service efficiency, food quality, and overall speed of service. On the positive side, Eva is reasonably priced.

This place is beautiful, elegant, the servers offer a great service , the food was incredible and my favorite part of the restaurant was the bar , the bar manager Gabriel made our drinks for me and my friends , amazing experience the margaritas are amazing we def recommend this place 100%approved they def deserve that Michelin Star they got .