Kavkaz

Armenian and Georgian cuisine are very sparse in the broader South Florida culinary scene. Enter Kavkaz, which is located in a strip mall in North Miami Beach, about 10 minutes south of Aventura Mall. This gem is located in a unique cultural enclave that is different from other areas of Miami-Dade County. My fiancée and I came on a Saturday night and were able to be accommodated without reservations (reservations are highly recommended here-- and you need to call in to make them). This is when most locals seem to gather here to enjoy some great food and live music.We ordered the following dishes:Khinkali Dumplings (Beef Dumplings): these are large dumplings packed with beef and soup. These are not your usual "appetizer" sized dumplings, and are definitely on the thicker serving size.Khachapuri Po-Adjarski: special pie with cheese and egg yolk, mixed table side. Think of this as a Georgian pizza topped with an egg. WOW!Chicken Shkemruli: pan-fried chicken cooked in a creamy/milk-based sauce with plenty of garlic.Kavkaz Cake: thin slices of sponge held together by whipped cream, caramelized condensed milk, meringue, and walnuts.Every dish we had was phenomenal. For anyone dining here for the first time, we'd say the Khinkali Dumplings and any of the Khachapuri choices are must orders! The Kavkaz Cake was also a sweet treat to end our dinner. However, they have plenty of other traditional Georgian and Armenian pastries to order, as well as a variety of proteins on the kebab and an interesting selection of wine by the bottle to order.We were stuffed at the end of this dinner and can't wait to return to Kavkaz! When people say Miami lacks in other "cultural" cuisines, I would encourage them to look outside of the neighborhoods they regularly frequent. Kavkaz and other gems are certainly out there!

My first visit to this Georgian Armenian restaurant and it was fun exploring this cuisine. Everything was tasty and well prepared and our server was attentive and knowledgeable about each dish. When you go, parking is usually available in spaces out front but all bets are off on Friday and Saturday nights when the entertainment is on.

I had been looking forward to trying Kavkaz for awhile, specifically since learning food names in Russian class. I finally had the chance last night since I was in the area for a midweek dinner. Granted I was one of the few patrons there and didn't have the chance. But the "taste" I got yesterday left me wanting to go back on weekends when it seems to be livelier. Kavkaz is at the end of a strip mall right on Biscayne and near Sunny Isles, and has both inside dining as well as terrace dining. The inside space had a nice jazzy background music and a small stages I believe they have live music on weekends.My waiter was attentive and gave me a great description on the dishes. I did leave portions on my plate but did enjoy what I tasted, starting with the natural pressed cranberry juice he suggested.I started with their Kachapuri- cheese bread. At Kavkaz, I'll refer to how a fellow foodie described it. It's a deep dish pie, with a yummy thin crust filled with a gooey warm cheese. Kavkaz' has a nice surprise - a runny egg ("yitzo") that adds flavor to this tasty pie. My other plate was a "Satcivi" Comparable to a cold creamy gazpacho with chicken breast, the plate is well flavored with a walnut base.I didn't have a chance to try dessert, but between that and the live music, I hope to be back.

I hope everyone gets to try this amazing cheesy bread at least one time in their life. Khachapuri was by far the star of this show. Don't let the raw looking egg intimidate. It gets mixed in and cooks in the hot cheese and adds to the creaminess. Scoop the cheese up in the fluffy bread and you've got a winner.Other than this I had a sampler of spreads, since it was pretty much that or borscht as far as non-salad veggie options for. The dips were pretty good. Nothing mind blowing but I enjoyed.Our server was super nice and very kind and generous, esp. with his wine pours. That said, wow Georgian wine is good. Georgia has a long history of wine making and it showed in the quality white wine we had. I will be back for wine and delicious cheesyness again no doubt.

Very good food. Ordered chicken in white sauce,Salad, hachapuri( flat brad with cheese)shush-kabob, some very good dish with beans( do not remember name). And bottle of Mukuzani ( wine)Everything was fresh and delicious.Dissent prices , excellent service.Would highly recommend.

Today was not my first time here. I was in Kavkaz a couple of times before. Nice place, somewhat fancy-looking inside; a few tables outside. The service is always nice. The food is tasty. I heard from some that it is the best Georgian food around. They have live music on the weekends.My concerns are the prices and the portions. First of all, the prices you see here on Yelp are not correct. Add $5-$6 to everything. And the portions for the main courses are appetizer size. I have never seen such a tiny khachapuri in my life and I have been to many Georgian restaurants in Georgia, Russia, New York, and Miami of course. Truly, the portions of everything are small, even drinks (not alcohol) are in small glasses. Compote is only 100 grams? Strange So, the food is tasty, and the service is nice. The place is Not on the beach to charge so much for smaller than usual portions. If you don't mind paying, you will enjoy the food, just order more :)It is on a plaza, so there is parking.

Bed. E perennbad experience. do not recommend! I wanted to relax and eat delicious food I was refused at a half-fast hall

Food wise, if you like healthy food forget about it. if you only eat fish, they have 3 options on the menu but good luck ordering 1 you like. They don't have 1 in stock and don't give you a reason. So then your left eating french fries and you decide your still hungry so you order take out from a nearby restaurant since you don't want to be left out of the party, hungry. You think you solved the issue until the waitress yells at you for bringing outside food and threatens to charge you an additional $50 per person for eating it. If they had variety in stock per their menu this wouldn't be an issue.Noise level... Good luck sitting by the stage. Tiny restaurant and loud music don't go together to well. Horrible experience in general.The old people had fun, the meat eaters enjoyed the food. Anyone else.... Find something healthy, friendlier and more professional. For the waiter, turn a blind eye and let people eat unless you have what's advertised on the menu. Just hush hush.

Kavkaz Restaurant serves the authentic Georgian food. The flavors were rich and authentic, and I appreciated the effort put into creating a genuine culinary experience. The menu had a good variety of dishes, and each one I tried was delicious.The live music was too loud for my liking. While it added a festive atmosphere, it made conversation a bit challenging. It would be beneficial if they could find a better balance between the volume of the music and the comfort of the guests.The service could use some improvement. While the staff was friendly, I found them to be a bit inattentive at times. It took longer than expected to get our orders taken, and there were a few instances where we had to ask for refills or additional items multiple times. With a bit more attentiveness, the service could be elevated to match the quality of the food.I didn't find anything particularly special about ambiance. The décor and overall atmosphere were adequate, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. Adding some unique touches or enhancing the ambiance could make the dining experience more memorable.

The best food I ever had in Miami. The employees were very polite. I really love this place.