Amal Miami

Amal brings Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking to Main Highway in Coconut Grove, with a menu built around shareable mezze like hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara and kibbeh nayeh alongside grilled kebabs and whole branzino. The dining room is upscale yet warm, with a bar, rooftop seating and live music that keeps the room energetic on weekend nights.

Guests come for date nights, birthday celebrations and group dinners, and the restaurant is equally busy at lunch, brunch and dinner, with a dedicated weekend brunch service from 11am to 3:45pm. Expect a fuller crowd on Friday and Saturday evenings and a $50-100 per person range for a full meal with drinks.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-conscious diners are well accommodated, and the patio and rooftop offer outdoor options in addition to indoor seating. Whether visiting from out of town or a regular in the neighborhood, guests consistently point to the hospitality and the depth of the Lebanese menu as reasons to return.