Best Mediterranean Restaurants in South Beach

We were welcomed to the restaurant by the hostesses warm smile. We had some last minute adds to our reservation and the hostess was very accommodating. The waitress was really attentive and provided helpful recommendations. The waitress did interrupt our conversation once which is always annoying but this seems to be common at every restaurant here. From then on she and the other staff of Byblos were extremely attentive to our needs. The food was absolutely amazing. This has been my favorite meal of miami thus far. I have been to byblos once before but this time was even better. For appetizers we had spanish octopus, duck kibbeh, and the wontons. I didn’t try the wontons but was told they were the best. I loved the Duck and the octopus and couldn’t choose a favorite. For main courses we had bronzino, NY strip steak, lamb chops, with sides of black truffle rice and carrots. I loved each one of these and couldn’t choose a favorite. Everything was served hot, cooked to perfection, and very flavorful, not to mention perfectly spiced and salted. For dessert we had baklava cheese cake. I really wanted a warm piece or two of baklava so I picked this as the next best thing. It was also delicious but I recommend they consider adding baklava to the menu. I am lactose intolerant and I noticed most of the desserts had dairy.

Food was amazing, service was not. Despite having reservations we were offered the choice of the two worst tables in the restaurant even though there were plants of spaces open at appropriate tables. Our wait seemed to forget about us despite the fact we were sitting right by the kitchen and we were constantly bumped into by the staff.

Ambience, service, food Presentation and taste all Very Good! Had a lovely meal at this restaurant last week. Quality and quantity of the food was very good and the restaurant has a nice and unique atmosphere.

Bridget , the manger saved the day! Of course Christmas Eve was a busy night and reservations were flooding in but we have been to The Drexel before and we know it’s worth the wait. Martina the server took great care of us the minute we sat down and was always there for us when we needed her . We had the whole chicken , tuna carpaccio , hummus, mussels , pasta for the kids ! An amazing Christmas Eve feast! Bartenders are on point with our Negronis and my special request for a drink called le veux carre! It is a great spot for a local to feel like you have been taken out of Miami Beach and into a different world. You guys did great last night ! No pressure no diamonds!

We had an amazing experience. The service from the managers down was exemplary and the food was exquisite. I would highly recommend!!