We are thrilled to share that Kiki on the River was featured (1 of 10 Nationally and the only Florida based restaurant) in Forbes latest article “These Creative Spins On Lobster Brings Our Favorite Seafood To The Next Level.”

Greek Lobster Pasta

This beautiful pasta dish at Kiki on the River on the Miami River involves a whole lobster seared over bucatini pasta.

“While many think of pasta as a traditional Italian dish, Greek Lobster Pasta is a signature dish of the Greek Islands. Featuring of cold water Lobster, its sweet meat pares very well, with traditional Greek ingredients like grape tomato puree, white wine, Greek Oregano, and of course Greek Olive oil,” says Chef Steve Rhee.

“All of these ingredients complement the pasta chosen for this dish like this, like a Bucatini pasta, which is a thicker noodle, with a hole in the middle, to hold sauces and gives it a better texture. All of these beautiful ingredients playfully interact with each other, in a simple, but yet complex dish that highlights the best of Mediterranean cuisine.”

Nibbling on buttery grilled octopus, I melt into breezy Miami evening, watching the row of docked boats rock with the ebb and flow of the river. Scanning the beautiful patio, my eyes twinkle beneath the garden lights illuminating the restaurant’s bright white and blue décor. Would I like to transport myself to the real Santorini? Sure. But, for a taste of Greece in Miami, I’ll take it.

Kiki on the River, the upscale Greek eatery settled along the Miami River in Downtown Miami, offers a modern spin on old world flavor. The waterfront garden atmosphere balances trend-setting design choices with a relaxed vibe, strewn with dangling lights against lush greenery, popping against the prominently white and blue accents. As a nod to the space’s former life as a fish market, the patio also has a coastal influence, delicately mixing the serene hills of Santorini with the bustling Miami experience.

The menu is a delight with Greek Mediterranean fare mixed with Asian, Italian and local Miami flavors and inspiration. Begin with a taste of the raw bar with east or west coast oysters, Hamachi or tuna sashimi. For a splurge, go for the seafood tower, a mountainous heap of Alaskan King Crab, Maine Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Assorted Oysters, Green Lip NZ Mussels, and, of course, all the fixings.

For appetizers, look no further than the Octopus. Braised in olive oil, and served with red onion and capers, the octopus is grilled to buttery-soft perfection. The Kiki Chips are the restaurant’s take on a bar food favorite — Kettle Chips served with tzatziki. Simple, but delicious. Another must is the Pikilia assortment of Greek-style spreads served with house-made pita bread.

By Terez:

On Sunday night, Dwayne Wade arrived at Kiki on The River.

Accompanied by a group of male friends (Gabby Union was not in attendance), and was greeted with a standing ovation by guests and owner Roman Jones when he arrived for dinner. The DJ honored Wade by playing a mix of DJ Khaled and Rick Ross songs, shouting out “can you feel the love, Dwayne Wade??”. Holding court at a riverside booth table, Wade feasted on roast chicken and a seafood tower and toasted his friends with several bottles of Ace of Spades champagne. [he declined photos].

Earlier in the day, Kiki on The River’s Sunday Funday started off with an early lunch with Ivana Trump.

Arriving by yacht with a group of female friends at 2 pm, Ivana lunched on lobster, Greek salad and sipped Rose as she based in the sunshine and chatted up friends. Wearing her signature updo and a powder blue shirt and top, Ivana gushed to Kiki staff that she loved the restaurant and it felt “just like the Greek Islands.” Miami just feels right again with Wade back where he belongs.

The gorgeous waterfront restaurant Kiki on the River is as good a place as any to toast to love. So book a couple seats this Valentine’s Day (and, trust us, ask to sit outside). At $85 a person, enjoy a dinner with plenty of options for seafood and land lovers—plus a chocolate hazelnut mousse cake with gold flake for your sweet tooth. It’s a solid choice for both new couples and couples with some time under their belts.

BY: RYAN PFEFFER at TIMEOUT

By Eater Miami

Which new spot had the most jaw-dropping design in 2017?

Welcome to day three of the 8th annual Eater Awards, honoring the most esteemed restaurants, bars, chefs, and more in cities across the world. Here’s how the Eater Awards work: All 24 Eater cities and the national site will award prizes in multiple categories, including but not limited to Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, and Design of the Year. In each category, editors will choose an editor’s choice winner and readers will vote for a reader’s choice winner — all to be announced on December 5, 2017. Editor’s choice winners will receive an illustrious tomato can trophy, as is the tradition around here. Eater will also further the fanfare, running a splashy feature about every editor’s choice winner throughout the course of the coming year.

Now, without any further ado, it’s time to vote for the reader’s choice winner in the Design of the Year category. Polls will be open for 24 hours and will be strictly policed for funny business. Choose wisely:

Poll

Which restaurant is Miami’s cold stone stunner?

This poll is closed.