Miss Ada – Middle Eastern
Sun-drenched and soulful, this Fort Greene gem invites guests to linger over silky swirls of hummus and wood-fired plates that sing with the bright, bold spices of the Levant. The rustic-chic dining room and lush backyard garden hum with the energy of a communal feast, where traditional Israeli flavors are reimagined through a vibrant, seasonal lens. Every bite of smoke-kissed meat and pillowy pita captures the effortless warmth and artistry of a modern Mediterranean gathering.
184 DeKalb Avenue, 11217 9179091023 https://www.missadanyc.comRating: 4.6/5 (1650 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise Miss Ada as a delightful Fort Greene spot, celebrating its warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly, helpful service. Standout dishes include the chicken shawarma hummus with warm pita, the highly recommended sweet potato dip, and the whipped ricotta, while the Veridian cocktail and wine program also receive high marks. Guests love the brunch experience, often recommending sharing plates to try more items like the flavorful salmon. While some note that outdoor seating can be noisy due to traffic and portions are modest for the price, the delicious food keeps them retur
Menu
Dinner - Crudo and Ceviche
- RED SNAPPER CEVICHE - $19: Coconut, Pineapple, Lime, Serrano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline
- HIRAMASA CRUDO - $19: Peach and Ginger Aguachile, Sesame Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
Dinner - Mezze
- WHIPPED RICOTTA - $14: Brown Butter, Honey, Sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- LABNE - $12: Za'atar, Olive Oil
- BABAGANOUSH - $13: Ginger Aioli, Za’atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- MUHAMMARA - $14: Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut, Breadcrumbs
- SWEET POTATO HUMMUS - $14: Creme Fraiche, Paprika Oil, Almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- OLIVES - $5
Dinner - Hummus Masabaha
Hummus, chickpeas in tahini, topped with meat or veggies
- LAMB SHAWARMA - $20: Amba, Harissa
- SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVER - $18: Caramelized Onion, Balsamic Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- MERGUEZ - $18: Chili-Spiced Ground Lamb, Harissa, Pickles
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA - $18: Shawarma Spice, Amba, Harissa
- SHORT RIB - $20: Almonds, Harissa, Currants, Shifka, Pickles
- FALL SALAD - $18: Butternut Squash, Shiitake, Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Dinner - Vegetables
- MARKET SALAD - $19: From the farms, rotating daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- KALE SALAD - $19: Beets, Pumpkin Seeds, Apple, Feta Cheese, Miso-Tahini Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- CRISPY CAULIFLOWER - $16: Parsley, Silan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- STRACCIATELLA - $22: Delicata Squash, Fried Sage, Pepitas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- FALAFEL - $18: Feta, Taggiasca Olives, Green Tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Dinner - Skewers and More
- CHICKEN THIGH - $19: Shifka, Little Gem, Tahini, Charred Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- HALLOUMI - $19: Green Tahini, Peas, Husk Cherries, Silan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Renal
- KOFTE KEBAB - $21: Pinenuts, Miso Tahini, Habanero Relish, Shallots Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- SHORT RIB - $22: Pineapple, Israeli Mole, Eggplant, Pickles
- OCTOPUS - $22: Eggplant Puree, Charred Peppers, Castelveltrano Olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline
Dinner - Entrees
- WHOLE BRANZINO: Market Salad, Charmoula, Lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- ZA’ATAR CRUSTED SALMON - $30: Labne, Charred Shallots, Japanese Eggplant, Amba Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- HALF BRICK CHICKEN - $30: Taggiasca Olives, Preserved Lemon, Harissa
- HANGER STEAK - $32: Warm Chickpea Salad, Green Tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- GRILLED RADICCHIO - $26: Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Brunch - Small Plates
- WHIPPED RICOTTA - $14: Brown Butter, Honey, Sage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- LABNE - $12: Za'atar, Olive Oil
- BABAGANOUSH - $13: Ginger Aioli, Za’atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- MUHAMMARA - $14: Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut, Breadcrumbs
- SWEET POTATO HUMMUS - $14: Creme Fraiche, Paprika Oil, Almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- OLIVES - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Brunch - Hummus Masabaha
- FALL SALAD - $18: Butternut Squash, Shiitake, Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- SABICH - $18: Eggplant, Amba, Harissa, Egg Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- MERGUEZ - $18: Ground Lamb, Harissa, Pickles, Egg
- LAMB SHAWARMA - $20: Amba, Harissa
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA - $18: Shawarma Spices, Amba, Harissa Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Brunch - Savory Pastries
- MALAWACH - $16: Savory Pancake, Egg, Tomato, Schug Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- MALAWACH PIZZA - $17: Harissa, 3 Cheese Blend, Olives
- BOUREKA - $15: Egg, Tahini, Tomato, Schug (Add Merguez +$3) Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Brunch - Appetizers
- MARKET SALAD - $15: Lettuces, Caesar Dressing, Anchovies, Egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Brunch - Sweets
- CHOCOLATE BABKA - $9: Creme Fraiche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- FRENCH TOAST - $14: Sesame Challah, Raspberry Marmalade, Labne Mousse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Brunch - Eggs
- SHAKSHUKA - $18: Poached Egg, Goat Cheese, Schug Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach
- ISRAELI BREAKFAST - $16: Sunnyside Eggs, Market Greens, Labne, Matbukha Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- STEAK & EGGS - $29: Hanger Steak, Sunnyside Eggs, Potato, Market Greens
- BEDOIN NARCISSIAN LAFFA - $23: Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Baharat, Feta, Sunnyside Eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - $23: Egg, Market Greens, Tzatziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Frequently Asked Questions about Miss Ada
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Miss Ada features reimagined Israeli flavors, wood-fired plates, a backyard garden, and a menu accommodating thirty-seven different dietary preferences.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Miss Ada offers an upscale-casual experience with a rustic-chic dining room, warm atmosphere, and expensive ($$$) price level.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Miss Ada by visiting their official website at https://www.missadanyc.com for more information about the restaurant.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.6/5, this expensive Middle Eastern restaurant stands out for its warm atmosphere, friendly service, and reimagined traditional Israeli flavors.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Miss Ada specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional Israeli flavors and modern Mediterranean dishes from the Levant region.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo options include grilled radicchio, short rib, half brick chicken, and za’atar crusted salmon.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Miss Ada is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of New York City, as specified in the restaurant's description.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include chicken shawarma hummus, sweet potato dip, whipped ricotta, salmon, lamb shawarma, short rib, and red snapper ceviche.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Miss Ada has an overall average rating of 4.6/5, with customers consistently praising the service and Middle Eastern dishes.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Miss Ada has a website at https://www.missadanyc.com, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
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