KALAMATA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE – Restaurant

A block off the South Beach noise on Washington Avenue, Kalamata trades spectacle for the plainer pleasures of a Greek-Turkish table. Chef Ilyas builds around shareable meze — hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh — then sends out adana and iskender kebab, lamb chops, grilled octopus, whole branzino, salmon over bulgur pilaf, with baklava or almond pudding to close. There is a patio for the evening, and vegan and gluten-free options run through the menu. Diners single out the freshness and pricing that stays fair for the neighbourhood. Order for the table; that is the point.

Cuisine: Restaurant

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