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Aba Miami - Bal Harbour - Aba Miami - Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, FL

Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

4.6
4.6
392 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and Bal Harbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits. Signature dishes include Avocado Hummus with Maine Lobster, Muhammara, Hamachi, Char-Grilled Lamb Chops and Shawarma Spiced Skirt Steak. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 78 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 392 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Miami - Dade

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • North Dade

    Innovative

  • North Dade

    Healthy

  • North Dade

    Most Booked

392 Reviews
  1. 4thoseWhoDineOut

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Food, drinks, service & the vibe was next level. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Some of the highlights being the Whipped Feta, Falafel & the Braised Short Rib. All truly memorable and would order again. Don’t forget the frozen yougurt drizzled with olive oil & sea salt, simply delectable. It’s a place you definitely want to visit while you’re in Miami. All 10 ++ across the board.

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  2. wendir

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious food came out very fast and all at the same time.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a really great experience at Aba. We were seated promptly and had great service. The food and drinks were incredible 10/10. I would definitely go back again.

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  4. Lanzy

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    One of the better restaurants I’ve been to in Miami as of late. Aba is as much a vibe as it is spectacular food ( something most new restaurants can’t claim). Everything we ordered was more delicious than the next. Highly reccomened the lamb ragu hummus ! My one complaint is that wale felt the food came out too quickly. We were in an out in about an hour in a Friday night.

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  5. Marcelou

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Comida exquisita. Sabores increíbles y muy buen servicio

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  6. Epicurean

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Reid, was excellent. We ordered a wide variety of items for our party of five. The chicken skewers were excellent. The hummus may be the best I’ve ever had. The blackberry biscuit on the brunch menu was incredible (with whipped butter and jam). The falafel would be best in class even in Jerusalem. The Brussel sprouts were crispy and flavorful. We ordered way too much food but I regret nothing! The staff was incredibly competent and friendly—from the manager, host, and servers. It was an exception experience. I wished I lived in Miami—this would be a new favorite. Aba has locations in Chicago and Austin. The place is inspired.

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  7. DeniseB

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could not have had a more wonderful experience in celebrating our special day! Every dish we selected as amazing and all recommendations made by Anna and Sophia were perfect! We will return with friends and family again and again! Having lived in Greece I can confirm the the Mediterranean cuisine is more than on point! My husband and I are still talking about and savoring our experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a late dinner, sat inside. The place has a fantastic ambience, the food was delicious we had the Kifte and the short rib both dishes were very tasty and good value we definitely plan to visit again

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  9. BarryL

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service from the moment we arrived. Had a beautiful table outside on the patio. Menu is great and we tried and shared many of the items. Calamari was cooked perfectly and the spicy sauce was delicious. Steak and Salmon were very good and you must have the lobster mac & cheese We will come back soon

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  10. WHenriG

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Fun place to eat light, outside and in a nice environment

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  11. moose

    Houston

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, great ambience, superb waitress, and wonderful food…..that’s hard to beat!

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  12. RegineS

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is fantastic, the food is exceptionally good. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are into Middle Eastern cuisine.

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  13. diner

    Alabama

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Expensive but nice. Ambience is great. Service is attentive.

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  14. Susie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth going with several people in order to taste as many mezzes as possible. They’re all delicious.

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  15. Rudolph2018

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excelent restaurant to eat good food , great ambience , friendly service , and recomend to seat on the terrace

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  16. Kiki

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Horrible expeeience, very loud, my table was not ready, I had to wait long time for just everything, food mediocre. Very dissaponting outing.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Our particular which were two salmon dishes on the menu were just average, not too much flavor. The service, ambiance, and dessert was great.

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  18. ShaunaA

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and the food was great! Our waiter was super helpful. Would definitely return

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    The food was ok, straciatella great, gem salad great, octopus, branzino and hamachi were dry & gross, hamachi was fishy and although the octopus was cooked well, it had no taste whatsoever! The fish was dry and just terrible Worst meal I e Everhad here! Very disappointing

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  20. GABRIELD

    Montreal

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice ambiance, professional service and very tasty food…

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish we had was full of flavor!

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  22. BenD

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    It was DEAD. Not at all busy. Maybe 5 Tables occupied Expensive Greek Food

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  23. Rachel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my partner's birthday, as he loves Mediterranean food. Aba Miami did not disappoint, there is something there for everyone's palate. It can be served and shared more tapas style if you want to share. We loved the skirt steak, the hummus and eggplant were also creamy and delicious. The pita is amazing! We must have gotten through about 2 baskets. I'm not big on octopus, so that was not my favorite dish. The lamp koftas were also absolutely delicious, we made a believer out of one of our non-lamb loving friends. Everything was well-seasoned and flavorful and very inline with the Greek, Israeli, Mediterranean theme. Very lovely cocktail/mocktail selection and excellent wine choices. We will definitely go again!

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  24. Gareth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were really helpful, food was amazing!!! Delicious and creative!!!

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  25. irinag

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food excellent service dishes were authentic and very well made from appetizers to entrées to dessert beautiful ambience 

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  26. EmadC

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, drinks, and exceptional service! Vincent, our waiter was a super star! This is our second home!!

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  27. BillO

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very uniquely crafted dishes that kick up the spice in Mediterranean fare.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Labneh is to die for. Everything was SO Delicious!

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  29. Natcap

    New York Area

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and service! Food is amazing! Great idea for lunch and dinner as well for locals!

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  30. golfergirl

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely amazing. Unique and full of flavor! Service impeccable!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It’s was amazing, the service was wonderful the server was a great person. I love the place ❤️

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  32. Bakul

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderfool time food & services was excellent. Chef has done wonderfool job to accommodate us dietary restriction.

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  33. MarcosR

    Exclusive

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent / really nice ambience Perfect place for family friendly da or dates

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  34. NicollF

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Abba is a go to for drinks at nights, ambiance is great and cocktails are very good as well. Perfect for a date.

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  35. PolinaV

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our time at Aba Miami. It was an unexpectedly pleasant experience with a delicious dinner. We loved how the designers used the space, maintaining the same style as the entire Bal Harbour Shops, with plenty of space and organic plants throughout the restaurant. The food deserves a separate review, as we truly enjoyed it. The staff was very attentive and professional. We had a 100% enjoyable time and will definitely return!

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  36. OpenTableDiner

    Miami

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for lunch and it was fantastic. The beautiful ambiance and decor gives a feeling of wholeness and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. As for food, make sure to save room for desserts. Try their yogurt ice cream, it is topped off with salt and olive oil, giving it a superb taste!

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  37. Enriqua

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Ambiente curato e accogliente, con servizio attento e premuroso. Cucina leggera con ingredienti freschissimi di ottima qualità. Prezzi sostenuti, ma in linea con quelli degli esercizi del medesimo livello.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The restaurant is very pleasant, the atmosphere, but the food and service do not match the value.

    Aba Miami - Bal HarbourResponded on October 27, 2023

    Good Afternoon, How are you? I recently received your feedback from your experience with us and I wanted to reach out right away. Thank you for taking the time to describe your visit with us. Would you mind providing a phone number and best time to reach you at so we can discuss further and an opportunity to make it right? Again, thank you for sharing, we really do appreciate it! Look forward to speaking with you!

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  39. SigalitS

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A pleasant surprise for us middle eastern family. My aunt & I ordered a bunch of dishes to be able to taste what this beautiful place had to offer & it not disappoint. It will be a definite regular place for us. My only complaint was the small size of the delicious chocolate cake. Although it is on the richer side, which I love, the size could be cut thicker…it’s that good. Hopefully they will consider this request 😉. Oh & the service was excellent as well.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The service is great, but the food is too ordinary. 1. Grilled octopus is disgusting (overcooked and oversalted vegetables, the whole dish is monochromatic, like black soot). 2. The stratichela salad is spoiled by stale burata (it is greasy, and even an oily coating remains on the palate while eating; the plastic, tasteless tomatoes thrown on the dish are too clumsily presented). 3. The tower cake is served in an extremely unesthetic way; they could have come up with something more original.

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Aba Miami - Bal Harbour is rated 4.6 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 78 times today

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Google Map for Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Collins Ave, near the Saks Fifth Avenue <br />
  • Neighborhood
    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
    $50 and over
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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