Mandolin Aegean Bistro - Greek restaurant in Miami - 4312 NE 2nd Ave, USA

Went with a large group of 10 friends. I worked with their party coordinator and we had a pre fixe menu. Working with the party coordinator was pleasant and straightforward. We got to our 9PM reservation and were promptly seated. The courtyard is wonderful, very nice ambiance. We ordered several bottles of wine, which were fine and priced as expected. The food took a while to start coming out, which was surprising given they didn’t need to wait for our orders or anything, but not a big deal. What was disappointing for me was that the quality of food. It definitely wasn’t bad, but I wasn’t blown away and didn’t feel like it was worth the $130pp we paid before drinks and service. Best bites: - prawns - whole sea bass - mussels Disappointing bites - dips were surprisingly lackluster (we got 4) - beef souvlaki was dry and bland I don’t mind splurging for a night out with friends, but the value didn’t seem like it was here. I would either expect the price point to be lower for what we got, or to be much more wowed by the food and service of the dining experience.

If you want to sit outdoors in the yard make sure you make reservations. The food was great and the restaurant very clean. It had a very pleasant and good vibe. Staff are polite and know about the menu and can give recommendations. We got what they recommended and were happy with our food. The house bread with their olive oil was heavenly! Also there’s only 2 gender neutral restrooms inside so there were lineups at a time.

Niche restaurant with a nice energy. Greek and Turkish samplers were terrific. I loved the hummus and olives. The bread and pita paired nicely. The lamb was really good. It was cooked well with plenty of flavor. The chicken kabob was juicy with a smoky flavor(really good). I loved the rice. The beef was a little dry, but the grilled vegetables were delicious. Service was lacking, though.

The place is nice to enjoy a daylight lunch with healthy and fresh ingredients. Strongly recommend to book a reservation specially during lunch hours. The host at the entrance is not too friendly. We also had a little issue, they served a plate it wasn’t part of our order and requested to be switch it to the right plate, it took 55min to be served so we canceled it at the end. The waitress also overfilled the glass of water by accident and we had a little mess in the table to dry out. Not a big deal but worth to mention. Overall delicious food. The service needs to improve.

Lovely Greek restaurant! Went with a large group of friends and ordered to share which was perfect. We were able to try a bunch of appetizers - we loved the baked feta and Greek Meze sampler. For entrees, we got the mussels and the whole fish which is a must! Service was a bit slow but very friendly, seems like they were understaffed. Ambience is chilled, great for groups and families. Prices are on the higher end. Would definitely recommend!

I used to be a regular customer but I haven’t been back in a few years. I have to admit I was very disappointed. The portions were tiny, the kofte was overcooked , the French fries tasted saggy and the rest missed salt / spices. The service was great but the food was bad and I would not recommend nor return back. I’m a local and live nearby. I’m disappointed to say the least.

We had a delightful night at Mandolin Aegean Bistro. The Greek sampler was a highlight, with the mussels standing out for their incredibly delicious broth. The sea bass as the main dish was a second-to-none experience. Fully recommended for a memorable dining experience.

This place is must for Miami, make a reservation before hand! The whole restaurant is outside which in July was a bit hot, but manageable. The food was outstanding! We had some of the specials and they were so flavorful and tasty. Quality food that fills you up without making you feel gross. It's all so fresh! Can't wait to come back next time I am in Miami.