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

Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

4.6
4.6
827 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    CJ Jacobson
  • Delivery & takeout

What 827 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 delights with "incredible experience," "delicious food," and "outstanding service." The ambiance is a "stunning" oasis, perfect for a Mediterranean feast. Highlights include attentive staff and memorable dishes like crispy short rib hummus. Some note delays in service, but overall, it's a "must-try" destination.

827 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not great food- crab cakes was missing crab and chicken was under cooked

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  2. KimG

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in Detroit where we have an abundance of delicious Mediterranean restaurants and this one was by far the best food, service and ambiance I’ve ever experienced in the USA for Mediterranean. Highly recommend.

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  3. Homer

    VIP

    Kansas City

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the shortrib hummus, crab cakes, Brussels sprouts and grilled chicken. Our server was Nate who was outstanding! You can’t go wrong at Aba.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend took me here on her personal recommendation. We arrived early and had drinks at the bar while waiting for the table. The service and food were outstanding. We will definitely be back!

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  5. FrankG

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance -5 Price - 4+ Quality 5 Price-to-quality ratio - 4.5 Service - 5 Located on the lower level of Bal Harbour Shops, right next to Sacks, Mediterranean Aba is one of the best Mediterranean spots in town. Sure, some dishes may be a bit pricier compared to other fine dining Mediterranean places in Miami, but trust me—the quality is 5 stars and the service is top-notch. This restaurant truly elevates the dining experience. For cocktail lovers like me, Aba has something special. I tried their “Aloe, It’s Me,” a cocktail with two different mezcals, aloe, green juice, jalapeño, and pineapple juice. It was refreshing, smoky, and packed with flavor, and at $19, it was a steal. The hummus, especially the one served with short ribs, is a festival of taste—its warmth and richness come from the short ribs’ juices, making it the second best hummus I’ve had after Byblos in South Beach. The house pita bread is the perfect accompaniment. The ahi tuna carpaccio was to die for, bursting with fresh mint, kiwi’s sweetness and tartness, and a spicy kick from jalapeño. The braised short ribs with sweet potato mash delivered juicy, tender meat perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the mash, while the lamb and beef kefta kabobs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Sadly, I just heard on Instagram that Aba may close permanently after only two years since its November 2022 opening. I really hope they turn things around because this place is a real gem. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable dining destination. An absolute must try!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait staff never came to the table, had to flag one down who was nice enough to take our order. He did mention it was not his section and the place was not busy. Besides that food was great.

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  7. Lisa

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great server. But the food came out before the drinks came from the bar. Uneven service coming out of the bar. Taste Of food was excellent.

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  8. LS10

    VIP

    Miami

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They were so accommodating with food allergies. Came to assure us everything was being handled properly. The food was delicious even without some of the ingredients that we couldn’t eat. Good place!

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  9. Kelli

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service in atmosphere!!! Definitely coming back

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  10. Judy

    VIP

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. Food, service and ambiance are terrific.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Aba Miami - Bal Harbour

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    CJ Jacobson
  • Delivery & takeout
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