In South Florida, there are dining options for people who adhere to all dietary requirements. For those in the greater Miami-Dade area’s Jewish community, restaurants offering kosher-friendly options abound. From flaky Yemenite breads to kosher tempura sushi rolls, here are some of the best options to explore in Miami.

 

Asiatiko

This Robata-style Japanese spot includes a fine balance of meat and fish options, beginning with appetizers like salmon usuzukuri (served with mandarin sauce and crispy wonton), toro tartar, and Wagyu sliders. From the robata grill, diners find everything from eggplant to beef yakitori to Korean ribs. There’s also a full selection of sushi, desserts, and cocktails with inviting names like The Last Samurai, Autumn in Japan, and Sumatran Tiger.

 

Motek – Mediterranean Cafe & Restaurant (Multiple locations)

Serving kosher-style Israeli Mediterranean dishes, Motek, slang for cutie pie in Hebrew, features five different hummus options, customized majadra rice bowls, and a tempting Arayes burger on pita bread stuffed with Lebanese grilled beef. Complementing the meals are glasses of refreshing limonana and babka bread pudding.

Fresko

This casual kosher restaurant pays homage to its South American heritage with its breakfast offerings, including tequenos and an arepa platter. For lunch, the restaurant takes diners on a culinary journey worldwide with various dishes. Among the options are Greek pizza, tuna burger, sushi tower, and creamy pesto gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and toasted almonds.

Etzel Itzik Deli

In the heart of Aventura, a nondescript strip mall houses a restaurant that transports diners to Tel Aviv without needing a plane ticket. Upon sitting, diners are greeted with a complimentary spread of salatim, offering small tastes of beet, corn, and carrot salads. The menu offers a diverse selection of comfort foods that a doting safta (grandma) would serve. Favorites among Israeli regulars include hummus and falafel, Yemenite beef soup, chicken liver with onions, schnitzel, or lamb chops. Wash it all down with a lemonana, a refreshing lemon and mint slushy.

Fuego by Mana

This spot combines Latin American steaks with Texas-style barbecue, served under kosher certification. Guests can begin their meal with flavorful starters, including beef tartar, crispy Brussels sprouts, and Mexican street corn. The menu also boasts a selection of tacos, flatbreads, and empanadas, all filled with ingredients like pulled brisket, caramelized onions, barbecue sauce, and roasted red peppers. Grilled dishes like the Argentine churrasco, Asado chef platter, and Fuego chicken skewers are available for the main course, alongside smoked options such as smoked pastrami back ribs and smoked fried chicken breast.

 

Koolulu

Israeli native chef Asaf brings Mediterranean food to life using his grandmother’s secret spice blends. Whether ordering salatim like matbucha (a spicy tomato dip), one of the many hummus options, or heavier fare like the ribeye skewer and chicken schnitzel, options abound. There are also salads, super bowls, and sandwiches that make the ideal quick bite.

Come hungry to this kosher-friendly sushi and Nikkei-style restaurant with an array of inventive dishes. Among the standout offerings are the OMG (tuna, avocado, jalapeño, and crispy onion roll topped with yellowtail hamachi, tuna tataki, and spicy ponzu sauce) and the Lima Roll (salmon, jalapeño, cucumber, and cilantro roll topped with white fish, and drizzled with ají amarillo leche de tigre, chalaca, crispy sweet potato, and a sweet and spicy pepper gel). Stop by for lunch Monday to Thursday for the namesake (and unbeatable) price of $26.

 

Rustiko

Serving all three meals, diners can start the day at this bistro-style restaurant favorites like shakshuka, eggs Benedict, and avocado toast. Lunch and dinner take on an Italian feel with offerings that include pizza, Impossible lasagne (vegetarian), and sea bass piccata. It’s smart to be with a crowd when it comes to dessert, between the tiramisu, multiple cheesecakes, and warm apple crumble.

 

Mendel’s Backyard BBQ & Brew

Surfside’s beloved barbecue spot, run by pit master Mendel Segal, features a menu filled with smoky, meaty favorites, including kosher-friendly options like beef ribs, veal brisket, burnt ends, and smoked turkey. For those seeking a traditional Shabbat meal, there is an option to order a complete meal with all the trimmings available every Friday.

Street Kitchen

Those craving an elevated dining experience will find this eclectic menu hits the spot. Owner and Chef David Benrey serves everything from chicken and waffles, burgers, spicy hot chicken sandwiches, and dry-aged steaks with focus, care, and dedication. Fish lovers can find salmon and branzino, and there’s a long and varied list of sides.

 

Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza

Founded in Monticello, N.Y., back in 1973, Fialkoff’s Kosher Pizza now has multiple locations, including this one in Surfside. There’s the Signature Pizza with a spicy tomato sauce and the Sweet Pizza for those craving a sweet tomato flavor, among others, including a cheeseless option. Slices are mammoth, perhaps to accommodate for the high prices.

 

The Harbour Grill

The Harbour Grill is an upscale kosher steakhouse. Despite menu items like veal chop, Wagyu brisket, Supreme Burger, and peppered châteaubriand that suggest a meat-heavy focus, the restaurant offers an extensive selection of sushi, chicken, and fish options to cater to all tastes.

 
 

Ostrow Brasserie

In Miami’s Buena Vista neighborhood, Ostrow Brasserie offers something rare to find—kosher French cuisine. Led by chef Olivia Ostrow, this charming Parisian-styled restaurant serves classics like Lyonnaise salad and steak frites amid whimsical art and an Art Nouveau mural. Also serving brunch, the restaurant features a full bar, private dining, and a dog-friendly patio.

 

Zak the Baker

Customers can enjoy more than just its famous bread loaves at this bakery, known for its devoted following. The menu is filled with breakfast and lunch options like the Fritatta + Frisee Sandwich featuring a veggie frittata, spicy aioli, avocado, cheddar cheese, and frisee salad on sourdough multigrain bread or the BLT Croissant made with salmon bacon.

burger in hand.

Papi Steak

This steakhouse from David Grutman is a partnership with David “Papi” Einhorn, who grew up in Brooklyn in a kosher household. While this restaurant is not kosher, it does pay homage to some of Einhorn’s favorite childhood dishes by offering kosher-friendly latkes and truffle kosher chicken. There’s also the namesake Papi Steak, a 32-ounce glatt kosher Tomahawk.