Levant

Levant, located in Coral Gables on Miracle Mile, serves the best Middle Eastern and Arabic cuisine I've ever tasted. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile, making me feel welcome. The service is exceptional, earning five stars, with great recommendations and reasonable pricing considering the high quality. Although it's a bit on the higher end, it's well worth it. The drinks are incredibly tasty, and the ambiance, complete with music and decorations, is spot on. The restaurant features a lower and upper deck, and on Fridays and Saturdays, they have a speakeasy. The food boasts amazing flavors, standing out from other Middle Eastern restaurants I've tried. It's top-notch, making it perfect for date nights, large gatherings, or spending time with family and friends.Everything I've had, from the food to the desserts, has been impressive. I was even greeted by one of the owners, who explained that they're a family-owned restaurant dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally within the United States. From the pita bread to the hummus, every element is crafted to perfection. I highly recommend Levant to anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience.

Street parking and valet across the street. Garage nearby too. I got there a bit early for my reservation and was welcomed by a friendly bar tender. Inside ambiance is nice. A live music group was setting up on a Friday. They were pretty good and it got louder as the night progressed Mocktails were creative, refreshing. Ordering went smooth; however, the food did take some time to come out. We were warned one of the dishes may take a while, but even as we suggested to bring out items as they were ready, the entire order was lagged. While the bar tender, host, and managers were all friendly (waitress too), perhaps our waitress was a little over capacity. Had to chase her down for water refills, food, drink orders and then someone else for the bill. Tbh we would have gotten dessert, but the neglect and time accelerated our exit. The food is exceptional and fresh. My favorite was the pistachio crusted lamb kebob. Perfection. I'd return for this! The spicy carrot side was nice as well as the clay pot lamb. On the latter, it was beautifully flavored; yet, for the price, perhaps underwhelming in terms of protein content. The rice was well made as the accompanying garnishes. Nice plating.Overall, a return and recommend. Our particular service this time was a miss, but this could have been due to an off or understaffed evening. Hopefully something for management to keep and eye on and ensure moving smoothly in the future.

If you're looking for a spot for date night, celebration or a I don't feel like cooking kind of night, but you want great food, then please head to the beautiful restaurant that has great music and serves up some of the most amazing, tasty and fresh Middle Eastern food I've ever had. From the warm welcome and beautiful decor, this place does not disappoint. The young man who greeted us, Mo, also was our server and part owner. He was incredible and it was humbling to see him take on all of these roles. We took every suggestion he and Ines (another amazing server) offered and our tummies were happy. We stared with a salad and the trio dip that included hummus, a red pepper dip and a feta and dill dip. They were all delicious. I recommend getting another pita after you finish eating the first one. This is a great starter for the table. We had the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from France. Definitely great options that were recommended to us. They also have mocktails as an option. We ordered the lamb chops and if you know me, I absolutely love lamb chops! They know how to do it very well here. We ordered them medium rare. The only thing is I would prefer them to be more lean, because they were a little on the fatty side, but still yummy. The rice that came with it was perfection! We also ordered a side of fries and tried the chocolate baklava; a sweet treat from Mo. They didn't have regular baklava because they only offer it on the weekends. So clearly we've gotta go back to try it. Hope to see you there. Enjoy!

The food was delicious, and reasonably priced during their lunch special. The pita was baked fresh; lamb came with rice, salad and sauces all which were superb; mocktail was also very good; hummus was perfect and generous; muhamarah was smaller but tasty; dessert was chefs special and had a nice cardamom flavor mixed into the pistachio. Service was also good and it's a nicely modernity decorated space, though one can't help but remember Swine when it was previously there (RIP).

I have so many good things to say about this restaurant starting with the service. The staff was so welcoming. It almost felt like I was visiting family I hadn't seen in a long time. The ambiance is top notch. Trendy and romantic all wrapped up in one. The food was out of this word. I am the kind of person that gives constructive criticism to improve the food I eat. However, there was nothing that could have been better about everything I ate. My entre was the salmon skewer and it was truly exceptional. It was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It paired perfectly with the side salad that accompanied it. The chocolate baklava was a nice twist to the traditional version. At the end I was offered Turkish coffee and tea. Both we're amazing. Overall it was great time spent and I'll be coming back on my next date night. I highly recommend this family owned establishment.

I'd been eager to try Levant since they opened about eight to ten months ago, but barely ever visit the Gables. I was so excited about it in fact that I sent my sister and brother-in-law there during Miami Spice (they loved it). I finally had the chance to visit a few weeks ago on a Thursday night later in the evening after a networking event. We didn't have a reservation and I was concerned they wouldn't be able to seat our party of four, but luckily, there was one table available. Unlike at many Miami restaurants, the staff greeted us warmly when we walked in, which was a very nice touch. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated but feels cozy and not stuffy or pretentious. To start, I had the Midnight Kiss mocktail. It was a little on the sweeter side, but still good. For our appetizer, we shared the Trio Mezzo which consists of Hummus, Muhammara and Cretan Feta. It was delicious!When it came time to order out entrees, I had the Pistachio Kabab, and the other ladies ordered the burger, and the Pumpkin Dolma. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Although we hadn't intended to order dessert, the staff graciously sent the Chef's Choice over, on the house.Overall, the experience at Levant was perfect and I would undoubtedly return!

A new Middle Eastern restaurant has opened in the Gables! So we had to check it out for dinner. Upon arrival the front door has a hostess waiting outside, very classy and modern interior. The waitress came by and offered water immediately and then we ordered a started of the trio mezze with fresh pita. Wow! The dips were so flavorful and delicious, the pita was hot and puffy from the oven to the table. Next we ordered a few drinks: a Mocktail for me, Lebanon Night, very refreshing and a tequila based cocktail for my friend, the Majnoon. Both were great picks! For the mains we got the salmon kebab and the Antillon Pottery with lamb. The presentation was fantastic for both! The salmon came out on top of a flatbread with a spicy sauce along with onions. My friends dish came from a pot and they poured it onto a plate and the taste was to die for! We finished with some chocolate baklava and some Turkish coffee.

Best Middle Eastern food I've ever had. Hummus and labneh are a knockout, with great flavor, and extra points on presentation! The muhammara was delicious and nutty, but did not have that much on the dish. I also liked the eggplant salad, which blended with everything really nicely. Carrot dish had some crazy good spices on it, very complex, and overall made for a delicious experience. Service was fast, friendly and professional! Our waitress recommended us several good drinks that impressed us. The ambience is overall very modern and is great at quiet hours for private meet ups and fancy news. This should be on the shortlist for anyone wanting Mediterranean food in the city.

Randomly stumbled into this spot today and so glad I did! Very impressed with the creativity of their cocktails and mocktails. And yes friends, LEGIT mocktails (no Shirley Temple or virgin mojito nonsense here). The presentation was beautiful and the food was chef's kiss. Just had a few apps this time, but will definitely be back for dinner. Best Baba Ganoush I've ever had, and the Kibbeh had insane flavor. We sat at the bar and chatted with the head bartender (brother of the owner), very nice guy, great hospitality. Overall was so glad we found a nice little gem.

A fairly new gem in Coral Gables. I had been wanting to try this place and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to go back! The restaurant is beautiful with a full bar and shhhh there's a speakeasy upstairs. They also have events upstairs. We went for lunch ordered several of the starters $5 each can't be beat. We had the lebneh, babaganoush, dolma, cigar rolls and the feta. An explosion of perfect flavors! I tried one of their speciality cocktails, the manjoong, a tequila infusion with mango, pineapple and lime. Was so delicious I had to get a second