The Yummiest Kosher in Miami

Zak The Baker

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1122)

"Years ago, there use to be a bakery on Alton Road near 7th street run by a super sweet jewish lady, and there was nothing like the bread and pastries coming out of that place. Then one day she decided to retire and sold the place. Zak the baker kinda brought that back to me, but with a modern twist. You have to try their bagels. These bagels far exceeded my expectations. I daresay they were better than the bagels I had in Montreal. Added some of that nova cream cheese... Forget about it.Then there's their chocolate Bobka..... Oh my bobka.. daaaaang. Also, the size of it! Took me 3 days to finally finish just that one slice. Service couldn't have been better. Really friendly people, attentive, and courteous. I can't recommend this place enough."

Sunrise Pita & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (516) • $$

"This was a last minute desicion. The place we were going to had tables, but also had signs on the tables saying take out only. So we walked out and decided to see what else was in the plaza. Low and behold, there was Sunrise pita. I'd been waiting to eat here for a while. Since it was a last minute desicion, I felt a little bit rushed on what to have. It was a good thing I was looking at the shawarma because when he said shawarma to me. He might have been reading my mind. I went with the small shawarma plate, and it was an excellent choice. It came with a pita bread, and I got it with most of the options, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, some kind of tomato salad, and, of course, eggplant salad. I think I could have just had a plate of eggplant by itself. They also had one pound container of hot peppers and pickles mix buy one get one, I had to have one. The peppers were not too hot, and the pickles had just enough heat to make the flavor pop. They were so good! Now, my wife she had a tuna pita combo with French fries. I had a few fries, and they were good. She ate the entire thing. She must have liked it. For lunch, it might have been a bit pricey, but it was well worth it. With a really clean restaurant, good service and great food, how can you go wrong."

Grand Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (301) • $$

"1/5/22I've been here a number of times but had not come for a while. I brought a family member here tonight. We came at a good time and had our choice of tables. We sat outside. Ordered Iced coffees which were great. My brother ordered hummus with pita. It was just mediocre. The pita was soft but tasted packaged. The hummus was not great either. He asked for well toasted pita and was charged for another side of bread. He also ordered the mushroom salad which he enjoyed. I ordered the fettuccine with creamy pesto. It was cold, and the sauce appeared to have just been poured on top without being mixed well. They offered to reheat it but I did not come for reheated food. Fortunately I was able to order something else instead. I ordered the tuna salad plate which was fresh and tasty. For dessert we ordered the breakfast waffle to share. They accidentally brought us the nutella brownie instead. We ended up having both. They were both excellent. The food here was not as good as I remember it from the past. The service was great. I highly recommend the desserts."

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (192) • $$

"I was in the area doing some errands and thought this place is a just quick grab and go sandwich type of place. No, it was much more than that. It gives a very casual, fast food joint kind of appearance but the food is super authentic and give a run for major restaurants. It appeals to the core foodies and picky eaters alike. I ordered their Sabich sandwich. I never tried Sabich before and I know it is an authentic dish. I was also in the mood for vegetarian food that day. Omg, it turned out to be DELICIOUS. It has so many ingredients but the star of them was the thin wafery slices of eggplant. I know many people hate eggplant due to its mushiness. If you are one of those, this place wouldnt disappoint you. Because the slices were thin and soft but neither crispy nor mushy. You have the option of adding their hot sauce (which I did) and it was really good. They also have a salad bar that is complimentary. I loved the spicy chickpeas, pickled beets and the thin fried bread sticks (a must try). The portions were decent, price was reasonable and a big parking lot right in front. Checks on all fronts!!"

Backyard BBQ & Brew

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (290)

"We tried Mendel's because it was in walking distance of our hotel, and to tell the truth, it was just ok. It was a busy weekend for them, so maybe that was the problem.Positives - We were seated immediately which was good because at other places there were long waits. Also, the sweet sauce that went with the brisket was delicious. Negatives - I ordered the half chicken which they ran out of. They substituted the grilled chicken breast instead. Unfortunately it was very dry. I would like to try this place again when it is not as busy."

Sunrise Pita & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (134) • $$

Hummus Achla

★★★★☆ 4.2 (132)

"Easily one of the best Israeli restaurants if not the best for being a Shawarma specialist in South Florida. If you love this kind of cuisine, you need to go to this place."

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (195) • $$$

"We brought the family here based on one of my daughters reccomendation. The place is actually really large and we were seated in the side room, since this is likely one of the busiest weeks of the year for them. Waitress came rather quickly and was very attentive. We got our menus and had time to decide first for the appetizers, so that our main dishes wont come at the same time as our appetizers. That was the recommendation for this week. I wish I took photos of everything, since all the appetizers we ordered were great. very fresh, tasty and came out rather quickly. We got the Dim Sum, the fried String beans, the hangar appetizer and likely others.We then placed our order and I ordered the full Hangar steak, as did my wife and one of my daughters. The others ordered other steaks and fried rice. When I received my Hangar steak I was dumbfounded. It appeared more like a shish kabob of beef, not a steak. Just a large one. The description did not state it was on a skewer... So we made our displeasure known and the manager was quick to come over and agreed that the description could be misleading about what you are getting and that they were adding descriptions to the newer menus to explain what you are getting. I mentioned that the menu didnt state how large the steak would be or I would have ordered a larger one. This one is only 8oz and I have been known to eat a 26oz. However... As a gesture, the manager offered to give me a second steak on the house!! WOW! The waitress then brought out the second steak. Honestly, it just reinforced their true commitment to serving their customers and ensuring their satisfaction. Great food and great service."

The Fresh Carrot of Surfside

★★★★☆ 3.8 (131) • $$

Rustiko

★★★★☆ 3.5 (120) • $$

"Awesome experience here. Great food, great service and good ambiance. Some highlights were the fried bread appetizer, the first pizza on the menu (pesto and tomato) and the fried cauliflower. Personally I thought the fig and cheese pizza was too sweet.Fish was good (branzino with purple potatoes) and the papardelle was also great. Creme brulee was a little too burnt and bitter tasting."

The Original Pita Hut

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (183) • $$

Neya

★★★★☆ 4.4 (73)

"This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in SoFlo. We had the privilege to enjoy the $45 pp Miami Spice Menu and it was truly a steal. You got 2 appetizers, an entree and dessert. Everything was delicious and well thought out. Attention is also great and if it's your first time they will explain that all dishes are tapa style and will even give you their personal recommendations if you ask.The chef also comes by the tables to ask how everything was. Very nice touch and very humble sweet chef.I have been dreaming of going back to this place ever since I left :)"

Vish Hummus Hollywood

★★★★★ 4.6 (64) • $$

"We met some friends here from out of state for dinner. They are kosher and one is vegetarian. Luckily we like all Mediterranean/middle eastern cuisine. The casual restaurant is in a shopping center with other kosher stores. It was easy to find on the north side of the street. You order and pay at the counter and they deliver the food to you at your table. We decided to share a few things. My husband and I got their felafel hummus bowl. The felafel were freshly made and perfectly cooked. I liked the taste of the creamy hummus. My husband liked the babaghanoush. I love eggplant in any form. This was slightly chunky, but to me a bit bland. The salad was very good -- lots of seeds and nuts in it. We got some of their lemon garlic mix and used it on the salad like dressing. The meal came with two pieces of soft and fluffy pita bread. We had some of our meal leftover to take home. If you like spicy, ask for zhug or shug-- it's chopped up hot peppers with garlic and coriander. Our friends had a felafel pita sandwich and the other had a vegetarian dish that looked like meat, but was made from grilled mushrooms and artichoke hearts. Sorry, I didn't get the name. It was served on top of hummus. The restaurant uses plastic ware and disposable bowls. The food comes on a paper covered metal tray. So obviously not a place you need to dress up for... But it was perfect for us to sit and talk and catch up."

Holy Bagels & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4 (83)

Pita Hut

★★★★☆ 3.7 (85) • $$

"I am only in the area,for like 4 days so I told my friend, " take me to a place that makes their own hummus"I guess I was feeling adventurous because I told him I also want a middle eastern place that serves wings so I can take some for my family before everything gets shut down for nye and new years.We sampled the falafel and the home made hummus and they gave us a party tray of wings to go which we ordered so everyone at home would not be jealous since we went out to dinner..they gave us the option of having it not seasoned just marinated in sauce ....I really liked it and will be back to sample more. The rest of my peeps loved the humongous tray of wings we brought back with us."

Fresko

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (110) • $$

Hadekel

★★★★☆ 4.3 (53)

"This traditional neighborhood Israeli cafe located in North Miami near Aventura offers great food. We started with fresh orange juice $8 and coffee $4. We had the Ziva Complete $18, the Omllette Croissant $16, and Pita Sabich $16. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was great."

The Friendship Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"Delicious homemade and fresh Shawarmas, pitas and platters. I love the Falafel pita stuffed with all the delicious toppings like red cabbage, white cabbage, coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, pickles, babaganush, Spanish eggplant, Turkish salad, parsley, tahini sauce, red pepper, olives, onion, lettuce and so much more. You can customize anything you want, service is very friendly and attentive. There are many vegetarian options. They also offer breakfast, salads and pastries. They have free parking just east of the building for customers."

Yalla Motek

★★★★☆ 4.3 (45)

"Located in Aventura Mall in North Miami, this Mediterranean counter service restaurant is part of the food court. I had the Salmon Shawarma bowl with veggie quinoa with the sauces $19. It was fresh, flavorful and delicious."

Levy’s Shawarma

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (68)

"We met friends from Minnesota who were visiting Florida here for dinner. He is a vegetarian and she's a pescatarian and they are both kosher. This was their choice of restaurants. The restaurant is kosher. My husband and I shared a felafel platter. First off they bring a dish of pickled veggies to the table and a basket of fluffy pita -- even before you order. I really like the beet marinated turnips. Some of the "pickles" were a bit spicy for me but my husband liked them all. The felafel were wonderful. Perfectly cooked and still moist inside. You got to choose six salads from the "bar". We selected hummus, Israeli salad, babaganoush, beets, and a chunky eggplant. My favorites were the hummus and the eggplant. We were given extra pita as well. In addition, we got a side of beans and rice. The white beans were soft and flavorful as was the rice. My husband brought half home and had with his eggs the next day for breakfast (!). Our friends had a veggie platter and a salmon pita wrap. The veggie platter was their choices from the salad bar. The salmon was hot and freshly cooked and served as a sandwich with condiments added. They didn't have the knafeh (listed on the online menu) that my husband likes, but they did have bobka (cake) that looked great -- although we were too full to try it. Kosher food -- especially the meat dishes -- are exceedingly expensive now. Not being kosher, I had no clue, so some of the menu prices are a bit of a shock. However, if you stick to the appetizers and smaller dishes, and share, (portions are large) you will be okay price wise.I have a friend who lives near by and likes middle eastern food. I told her about this place and we are already planning to come here."

Chill & Grill Pita

★★★★★ 4.7 (34)

Smash House Miami

★★★★☆ 4.4 (38)

"I visited Smash House last Thursday with two of my siblings for a late lunch. We'd all heard great things about the joint and were anxious to try these kosher burgers for ourselves. Once we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by the staff and directed to a computer to select our options and place our order. We tried the Blooming Onion, a customized Double Smash, two customized Single Smash burgers, a side of cole slaw and two orders of Dirty Fries. The second order of Dirty Fries was complete overkill because we couldn't possibly eat that much in one sitting, but I got to take the leftovers home, so that was great!The blooming onion is served with a honey mustard sauce which paired really well with the onion. The burgers were fresh and tasty. Their vegan cheese is unreal. It was so good we asked about it. The cole slaw was also really good and had a unique flavor to it. I'd order it again. Overall, I'd say our favorite part of the meal was the Dirty Fries. They're topped with pulled brisket and their special sauce. Despite being covered in sauce, the fries were perfectly crispy. They also tasted just as good when reheated the following day. The only thing I'd change is that I'd prefer the burger bun be a bit softer and not as toasted, but that's a matter of preference.As far as service goes, it really couldn't have been any better. The staff even went out of their way to help us locate a kosher grocery nearby. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend Smash House Burger to anyone looking for a great burger (kosher or not)!"

Shalom-Haifa Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (47)

"This was an unexpected stop on the way north. After leaving laurenzos we were heading up Dixie and looking for a late lunch or snack having only shared a hot dog at Sams club.This was the first place open with parking.Prices for main meals are pretty pricey -- it's only their dinner menu. But it is a kosher restaurant which is usually costlier. And an 18% tip is added to all checks.We considered leaving, but our iced teas were already on the table. Instead we ordered a combo salad and a grape leaves appetizer to share.First we were given a bowl of pickled cabbage and carrots for the table. Then came 2 pieces of pillowy hot pita bread. Then the combo plate with two different eggplant -- one a chopped eggplant salad and the other babbaghanoush; plus tehina (sesame seed paste -- like nut butter) and hummus (from chick peas) and some red roasted peppers. My favorite was the hummus. Our order of grape leaves came next -- served hot;they were stuffed with rice and herbs; although we'd been told they had beef in them, there was no meat. A plate with four fried felafel balls came next -- which we weren't expecting but we were told that came with the combo. We added salt to everything and mixed and matched bits of the pickled cabbage and peppers to torn off corners of pita to make different combo mini sandwiches. We were stuffed. The dips could have used a bit more pizzazz but were still ok. And it would have been nice to get a refill on our iced tea... service was pleasant. It was not very busy."

Pita Loca

★★★★☆ 4 (41)

"It turns out I've driven past this cozy Israeli / Mediterranean deli plenty of times while on the Julia Tuttle Causeway. I finally stopped in last night seeing it was the only healthy place open late after visiting my mom in the nearby hospital. Even though they were near closing time, I must say the service was top notch. I never felt rushed, and for that alone they get five stars.Functionally it's a walk up order, and they have seating both inside and on the sidewalk. The creamy hummus I ordered, garnished with tomatoes and onions, tasted fresh, as was the warm and fluffy pita bread served with it. You can tell the bread was made fresh when ordered! The bowl of lentil I ordered was nicely warm and hearty and went along great with the grilled chicken breast.They also have a few prepackaged baked goods, as well as kosher grape juice."

Street Hibachi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (19)

"8/31/23Tried the new Street Hibachi Restaurant in Aventura. The restaurant is beautiful. It is decorated in a modern Asian theme. I tried the crispy chicken buns and the green curry with tofu. Other people at the table had the jalapeño Hamachi, fried fish appetizers, etc. Everything was delicious. The service was very nice but they may have gotten overwhelmed since we were a large group, my e tree was served before the appetizer but they were both so delicious.I would definitely go back."

Ha-Temania

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"In the mood for kebabs and found Ha-temania on Uber Eats. Ordered the platter and Yemenite beef soup. The food was delivered relatively quickly and the soup was piping hot. Although it had a great flavor, I only wish the carrot and potato was cut into smaller pieces. Also, the menu online states that the soup comes with scallion, radish, and pickles... which I did not receive. For the platter, the kebabs were delicious and cooked to perfection. I was a little disappointed to find out that the Israeli salad was not included with the meal considering that it was depicted online & on Uber Eats. Also, tahineh sauce would have paired perfectly with the kebabs and is even showed drizzled over the meat online. However, I did not receive any sauce with my meal. All in all, I would definitely order from them again... I'll remember to request the tahineh next time!"