Babylon Turkish Restaurant

Waited at the bar for takeout. The bartender was very very nice. Food was amazing when I got home. The Ezme and the Lamb kabob are awesome.

The place is fantastic, staff is very friendly and great. The food is just good. Adana serving was only one piece, we typically get two, for $ 20 it should be two pieces .
Coban salad was not seasoned well, it was very fresh and well done, just not as flavorful as were used to.
This is a good restaurant, don’t expect fantastic insofar as flavors go.

Babylon offers amazing authentic Turkish food. They have a great ambiance and very friendly staff. Try out a few of their appetizers to get a sense of Turkish food. Also drinks during happy hour are a great deal. Definitely a must if you are staying in Miami Beach.

Babylon’s food and cooking is beyond excellent. The staff makes it a point to welcome you as if you are a long time friend. They go beyond the normal restaurant protocol. The belly dancer was as beautiful as my desert and her performance heated up the entire restaurant.
So, if you want great food and a welcoming environment, I reccomend Babylon 100%.

Best turkish restaurant in miami by far with great staff, very friendly
Get the mixed grill and any of the deserts with tea or coffee

Absolutely beautiful outdoor garden, perfect for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner. Whenever I have guests in town, this is one of the first places I bring them. Try the Ali Nazik, it will quickly become one of your favorites!

Max was an awesome waiter that provided warm, humorous, attentive service all night. The food was authentic Turkish at its best. The egg plant lamb and tomato was particularly well done on a sizzling iron plate. Clean modern interior and good prices another plus. But it was the service from Max that really made the night.

We arrived and were immediately shown to a table. 15 minutes later we left, having never seen a waiter among the several who walked by and ignored us.

Wonderful place to eat. Love the tea and shrimp casserole! Not far from the beach and great places to shop at afterwards.

Last visit was disappointing.
Bread was stale and reheated.
Kebabs were over salted and bland.
Eggplant salad was mostly mayonnaise, rather than eggplant.
Too bad this place is going downhill.

Babylon is, hands down, one of the best restaurants on Miami Beach. When you are accustomed to restaurants having bad food and mistreating you, this place is like a breath of fresh air.
The majority of the menu is delicious. I am obsessed with the homemade bread they give you. It is so good! I usually have to fight people for my share. I also love the rice. I can’t help but devour every single last piece of it. The hummus is also a stand out. When paired with the bread, it’s a match made in heaven. I usually get the tavuk sis when I visit. These are grilled piece of chicken breast. It’s phenomenal.
Babylon has an overall great quality of food and wonderful service. Because of this, I keep finding myself come back for more,

During a recent visit to Miami, we decided to try Babylon Turkish Restaurant because we read so many good reviews. It definitely met our expectations. The food, service, and overall ambiance were excellent.
Because we were a party of four, we decided to share four appetizers: saksuka eggplant, cacik tzatziki (a strained type of yogurt with olive oil & herbs), humus (of course!), and ezme (a mix of parsley, tomatoes, onions, and other spices).
I preferred the cacik tzatziki, but my boyfriend and the other couple liked the saksuka eggplant the best.
For entrees, I had the tavuk sis chicken shish, my girlfriend had the adana (lamb) kebab, and the guys both ordered the izgara kofte, which are a type of meat ball made with lamb and beef.
For dessert, we all share orders of baklava, kadayif (a pistachio filled shredded pastry covered in syrup), and sutlac (a baked rice pudding). We liked them all, but we agreed that the kadayif was a little TOO sweet for our tastes.
Overall, for the quality of the food, service, ambiance, and reasonable prices, I definitely would return for dinner.

Sorry i had to even give this place one star
Called ahead asked if Menu was different for
NYE we were told no the regular menu would be available and entertainment would start @ 7pm
They asked for a $ 25.00 per person deposit (unheard of) which we did not agree too.
When our group arrived the menu WAS price fixed and limited NOT the regular menu and that the entertainment was not staring until 9pm when we complained the staff was less than accommodating
They would not honor there word
All 10 people left we went to the
NAKED TACO and were treated like kings & had delicious

This is an authentic Turkish restaurant with relaxing dining atmosphere! Delicious food especially their lamb chops and kofte and Adana kabobs. Very friendly staff. I would definitely go back again!

Awesome Meal.
The staff is extremely friendly. The décor of the restaurant is inviting. The patio is a great space that really transports you to another space not on Washington Ave in Miami Beach.
Interesting wine list with various and accessible price points. Several Turkish, Greek, Israeli and Kosher options.
The food was so good. The cheese appetizer and Grilled Octopus in particular were real highlights.
Can’t wait to go back!

The waiter lied that they had no lunch special. The board clearly stated otherwise when we exited the restaurant. He also gave himself 15 percent tip which allowed him to completely ignore us after he served the food. We waited for the check at least 20 minutes. Then got up and paid at the bar.
The calamari were rubbery. The lamb chops were slightly overcooked and tough.
The best part was the bread.

Beautiful patio, great (authentic) Turkish food, lovely atmosphere, great service! We had the grilled octopus, the cheese plate, ezme, zucchini fritters, Cankaya wine. Everything was excellent. And the bread!!! Holy crap, the bread! If we closed our eyes we were back on the Turquoise coast. Teşekkür ederım!

Just two blocks from the beach is an amazing neighborhood gem! Great service, great wine and drink menu, excellent fresh food made from family recipes and very reasonable prices!
We shared three appetizers — home recipe hummus, garden salad with the best/​fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, gourmet peppers and parsley, and mushrooms stuffed with cheese — all excellent. Then dinner sized portions of the lamb and meatballs paired with a French Rose and Peroni — all for under $ 100 including tip!!!
It’s difficult to find salad and a glass of wine lunch for two under $ 100 on the beach — let alone with such fresh quality and great spice. Good for vegetarians too.
This is my new «go to» spot.

Anyone familiar with my reviews knows that for me, service and the experience as whole are paramount! I don’t care how good the food is if I’m not able to enjoy it in a beautiful setting with great service. I can assure you that if you visit paramount, you will be having great service, amazing food, and a lovely setting!
As evidenced by the fantastic reviews, this place is a true gem in the heart of Miami Beach. It has valet parking (though there is plenty of street parking available) at an affordable $ 8 compared to other places on the beach. A beautiful outside terrace with ample seating is the first thing you see upon entering. Large fans make sure you won’t get too hot and the glimmering lights hat decorate the trees and inviting and just right!
Inside it is just as nice with a large beautiful bar to boot.
Now on to the food. We had the mixed appetizer which included 4 apps that you can select yourself. It was delicious and very large, we could not finish it all. One of the apps was fried eggplant and it was a huge hit. The Hummus was divine and the grape leaves were very tasty.
We ordered the mixed platter for dinner which had chicken, lamb chops, lamb, and meat. It was served with rice and it was sooooo good! The lamb chops were the best I’ve tasted and the chicken was seasoned to perfection.
I had a Pinto Grigio which was reasonably priced and perfect for a warm Miami night. We ordered Turkish coffee which was strong and served in a beautiful espresso cup. We also had 2 glasses of champagne to end our visit and as we toasted, we promised to add this place to our rotation!
Marcelo, the manager, is one on the most personable people I’ve met. It’s clear he loves what he does and it shows. Our server, Oner, was wonderful and gave us a detailed description regarding the design of our coffee cup.
Everything here was perfect — From start to finish! I will be back!

Good Turkish food. Ali Nazli was all gone in few minutes! That beef, lamb chunks and veggies in yougurt and eggplant sauce on a skillet was a perfect combination of flavor and taste. We had mix appetizers with Turkish bread.
The location is quite and relaxing after a long hectic day. Go try!

Fast neben unserem Hotel (The Anglers) liegt dieses Restaurant, das durch einen großen Garten auffällt, ganz besonders bei Dunkelheit, wenn dieser dezent, geschickt beleuchtet ist.
Wir waren ein paar Mal daran vorbeigegangen, ohne dass ich einen Drang verspürte, in ein «türkisches» Restaurant in Miami Beach zu gehen. Bei den vielen Alternativen!
Aber dieser schicke, abendliche Garten. Ein alternatives Gartenrestaurant weit und breit nicht in Sicht. Also gab ich mir einen Ruck, warf Vorurteile über Bord und wir steuerten das Babylon an (meine Frau hätte den Ruck nicht gebraucht). Am Eingang begrüßte uns eine sympathische junge Dame (Diana), die schnell bemerkte, dass wir Deutsche sind. Und sprach uns auf deutsch an. Aus Mazedonien sei sie und hatte dort mehrere deutsche Sprachkurse belegt. Das machte den Eintritt noch einfacher und sie wurde für den Abend auch die Servicekraft für unseren Tisch, den wir selber auswählen durften.
Das Menu zeigt zwar typische türkische Gerichte, aber auch diverse Alternativen aus dem weiten Fundus an Mittelmeergerichten. Wann immer irgendwo Octopus angeboten wird — ich bin dabei. So wurde er bestellt, dazu als ergänzende Vorspeisen Saksuka und Zucchini Pancakes. Wir teilten es uns. Dazu bestellten wir ein Hauptgericht, ebenfalls zum Teilen: Lamb Shish Kebab. Sharing, also Teilen, ist in den Staaten überhaupt kein Problem. So bekamen wir zwei Teller, jeder sein Besteck zu dem einen Hauptgang. Es schmeckte, gut gewürzt, aber nicht übertrieben, nur der Octopus blieb hinter meinen Erwartungen zurück (der angeblich aus Portugal stammte). Sowohl in der Konsistenz, wie auch im Dressing. Den hatte ich schon deutlich besser.
Als Wein wählten wir einen weißen Hess Shirtail Cheek aus Kalifornien und es wurde uns ausführlich erklärt, dass es sich bei Hess um einen deutschen Winzer handelt, der erfolgreich in den Staaten Wein produziert. Das Erfolgreiche können wir bestätigen, denn der Wein schmeckte sehr gut, ausgewogene Fülle mit sehr dezenter Säure und wurde exakt gekühlt serviert.
Auf einen türkischen Kaffee verzichteten wir, nahmen statt dessen normale Capuccini. Alles in allem lag die Rechnung bei angemessenen $ 93. «Gratuity is not included» stand drauf (wie so oft hier) und es wurden gleich Vorschläge für 15, 18 oder 20% gemacht. Wir waren großzügig, war doch Diana so aufmerksam, nett und zugewandt und hatte auf die Rechnung «Dankeschön» geschrieben mit einem Smiley.