Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

4.6

808 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 94 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Top Chef Winner Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking, and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Signature dishes on the menu include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta Spread, Hamachi, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak and Bougatsa. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 677-2840
Website
https://www.abarestaurants.com/miami/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
CJ Jacobson
Private party facilities
Celebrate your next special event, get together or meeting at Aba Miami – Bal Harbour! Enjoy large group dining spaces like the Terrace on the Mezzanine Level, our intimate semi-private Portico which can accommodate groups up to 12 guests, lounge-style group seating on the patio and more. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 250 guests.

Location
9700 Collins Ave unit 101, Bal Harbour, FL 33154-2208
Area
Bal Harbour
Cross Street
Collins Ave, near the Saks Fifth Avenue <br />
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bal Harbour Shops Bus Stop - Stop ID: 96STHARS
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

ClassicUS$15.95
za'atar, olive oil, vegetable crudité
Smoky GarlicUS$15.95
ceci, aleppo & urfa pepper, preserved lemon
Butternut SquashUS$18.95
brown butter, toasted pumpkin seed, nutmeg
Avocado w/ LobsterUS$32.95
jalapeño, garlic, lime
Crispy Short Rib Hummus*US$22.95
grilled onions, sherry, beef jus

Spreads

Whipped FetaUS$15.95
crushed pistachio, aleppo & urfa pepper, olive oil
Charred EggplantUS$15.95
house yogurt, lemon, california olive oil
MuhammaraUS$16.95
roasted pepper, isot chili, walnut, pomegranate molasses
House-Made LabnehUS$16.95
date, aleppo, mint

Raw

Salmon Crudo*US$19.95
passionfruit, cucumber, jalapeño
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio*US$22.95
jalapeño, ginger scallion, kiwi, hibiscus vinaigrette
Hamachi & Charred AvocadoUS$22.95
coconut cream, lychee, jalapeño, makrut lime vinaigrette

Cold Mezze

Greek VillageUS$18.95
vine ripened tomato, persian cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, bell pepper, feta, greek vinaigrette
House-Made StracciatellaUS$24.95
vine ripened tomato, crouton, basil, sherry vinaigrette, pistachio pesto

Hot Mezze

Crispy PotatoesUS$13.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Brussels SproutsUS$15.95
cashew & almond dukkah, citrus harissa, honey
Roasted Romanesque CauliflowerUS$15.95
labneh, honey, lemon, aleppo
Hot Honey HalloumiUS$15.95
crispy garlic dukkah
Truffle Baked OrzoUS$29.95
black truffle, parmesan garlic breadcrumb

Lunch

Salads

Kale CaesarUS$16.95
pecorino, pickled raisin, toasted breadcrumbs, lemon vinaigrette
Vegetable CobbUS$19.95
cherry tomato, avocado, mandarin orange, almond, spicy chickpea, feta, romaine, arugula, honey vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chopped*US$23.95
chicken, cauliflower, olive, date, graviera cheese, red pepper, caper, romaine, arugula, house vinaigrette

Sandwiches

served with french fries

Green FalafelUS$18.95
hummus, tomato & cucumber salad, tzatziki, house dressing
Chicken Kefta Burger*US$21.95
boston lettuce, tomato, tzatziki
Pan-Seared Halibut*US$24.95
tomato, boston lettuce, kale remoulade, brioche bun

Kebabs

served with basmati rice

Grilled CauliflowerUS$19.95
medjool dates, red onion, turmeric, tzatziki
Chicken KeftaUS$21.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled ChickenUS$22.95
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*US$23.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Salmon*US$29.95
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Grilled ShrimpUS$32.95
roasted tomato, lemon, souvlaki, zhoug

Plates

Grilled Spanish Octopus*US$32.95
potato puree, paprika, garlic, morita chili
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*US$32.95
garlic, shallot, lemon, frisée, kale & dill remoulade
Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites*US$44.95
za'atar, feta, berbere red wine jus

Zero-Proof

Pomegranate BacksplashUS$12.00
grenadine, cold-pressed orange, fever tree sicilian lemonade
Faux-LomaUS$12.00
house-made pineapple fresno cordial, lime, three cents greek grapefruit soda
Comment SectionUS$12.00
liquid alchemist coconut, strawberry, pineapple, lime
UnpluggedUS$12.00
green juice, ginger, lime, pineapple

Desserts

Frozen Greek YogurtUS$9.94
- Olive Oil, Sea SaltUS$9.95
- Key Lime, Graham Cracker CrumbleUS$11.95
Sticky Date CakeUS$12.95
whiskey caramel, sumac, whipped cream
Chocolate Orange CremeuxUS$15.95
pistachio, ginger & fennel cookie crust, whipped cream
Halva With...US$16.95
roasted grapes, marcona almond, wonderful little date bar
BougatsaUS$19.95
phyllo pastry, cinnamon sugar streusel, vanilla custard, orange blossom

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North Dade
Innovative
North Dade
Healthy
North Dade
Great for outdoor dining
North Dade
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aba Miami - Bal Harbour offers an "amazing experience" with a stunning ambiance and delightful Mediterranean cuisine. Highlights include the "crispy short rib hummus," "whipped feta," and "incredible service." Guests rave about "friendly" staff and "beautiful decor," making it a "highly recommended" spot for both special occasions and casual dining.

808 Reviews

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Annie
VIP
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both amazing. Was a bit frustrating to be seated 25 minutes after our reservation time because there were “other tables ahead of us”. We made a reservation though?
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Christopher
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They rushed us off the table for 7 after 1 hour and 30 minutes! Not kind!
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steve
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place pleasant surprise. Staff was great. Nice experience
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Murray
VIP
West Palm Beach
206 reviews
4.0
206 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely lunch here. For food we had chopped Mediterranean Salad and cauliflower Skewer Kebab. Both dishes were plentiful and excellent. Hope to be back here
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Roxana
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We got there a little past our reservation and were worried they wouldn’t accept us, thankfully they were super understanding since we had an absolute blast. Would’ve loved to enjoy the ambience of the indoor seating but that can be arranged when we go back which we definitely will !!!!!☺️
Aba Miami - Bal HarbourResponded 1 day ago
Roxana, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at Aba! We always aim to accommodate all our guests, even if they're a little late, and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round of fun and delicious dining. Cheers!
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Jana
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently delicious food and friendly, non-intrusive service! A great place for dinner as a couple or with friends!
Aba Miami - Bal HarbourResponded 1 day ago
Hello Jana, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Jen
VIP
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was lovely but hostess and maître d were rude
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seana
VIP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was terrific. Service was wonderful. Food absolutely delish!
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MICHAEL
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Served raw shrimp. Sent it back and they brought it back raw. Ate a bit of it before I realized and now hoping don’t get sick. They did comp entire bill though.
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Alana
VIP
Orlando
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the dining experience overall. The Brussel sprout and potato appetizers were very incredible. Only disappointment was the meat was fairly fatty, the lamb especially.
Aba Miami - Bal HarbourResponded 1 day ago
Alana, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the dining experience at Aba. Our Brussel sprout and potato appetizers are indeed a favorite among our guests. We're sorry to hear that our lamb dish didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you!
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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 94 times today

Order delivery or takeout

9700 Collins Ave unit 101, Bal Harbour, FL 33154-2208

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Collins Ave, near the Saks Fifth Avenue <br />
Area
Bal Harbour
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bal Harbour Shops Bus Stop - Stop ID: 96STHARS
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
CJ Jacobson
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.abarestaurants.com/miami/
Phone number
(305) 677-2840
Private party facilities
Celebrate your next special event, get together or meeting at Aba Miami – Bal Harbour! Enjoy large group dining spaces like the Terrace on the Mezzanine Level, our intimate semi-private Portico which can accommodate groups up to 12 guests, lounge-style group seating on the patio and more. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 250 guests.

Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Char-Grilled Lamb Chops

Chicken Kefta

Grilled Chicken

Hummus

ClassicUS$15.95

Smoky GarlicUS$15.95

Butternut SquashUS$18.95

Avocado w/ LobsterUS$32.95

Crispy Short Rib Hummus*US$22.95

Spreads

Whipped FetaUS$15.95

Charred EggplantUS$15.95

MuhammaraUS$16.95

House-Made LabnehUS$16.95

Raw

Salmon Crudo*US$19.95

Ahi Tuna Carpaccio*US$22.95

Hamachi & Charred AvocadoUS$22.95

Cold Mezze

Greek VillageUS$18.95

House-Made StracciatellaUS$24.95

Hot Mezze

Crispy PotatoesUS$13.95

Brussels SproutsUS$15.95

Roasted Romanesque CauliflowerUS$15.95

Hot Honey HalloumiUS$15.95

Truffle Baked OrzoUS$29.95

Lunch

Salads

Kale CaesarUS$16.95

Vegetable CobbUS$19.95

Mediterranean Chopped*US$23.95

Sandwiches

Green FalafelUS$18.95

Chicken Kefta Burger*US$21.95

Pan-Seared Halibut*US$24.95

Kebabs

Grilled CauliflowerUS$19.95

Chicken KeftaUS$21.95

Grilled ChickenUS$22.95

Lamb & Beef Kefta*US$23.95

Grilled Salmon*US$29.95

Grilled ShrimpUS$32.95

Plates

Grilled Spanish Octopus*US$32.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*US$32.95

Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites*US$44.95

Zero-Proof

Pomegranate BacksplashUS$12.00

Faux-LomaUS$12.00

Comment SectionUS$12.00

UnpluggedUS$12.00

Desserts

Frozen Greek YogurtUS$9.94

Sticky Date CakeUS$12.95

Chocolate Orange CremeuxUS$15.95

Halva With...US$16.95

BougatsaUS$19.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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