Now because I'm a huge "trier of foods", when I was told there existed an Ethiopian restaurant in N. Miami Beach, I organized a group to go right away! In fact, I had to get there so fast, I rented a corvette and averaged 100mph on the way (Ok, so I actually did rent the car and get there fast, but not soley for the food)!The Food:
For first-timers, the staff reccomends a sampler platter. Be warned, though; I went as a group of four, and we ordered both the beef and seafood platters. We were so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of food, we had to leave most of it on the table, which was sort of sad, when you think of how many Ethiopians that could have fed. You might thinkt the menu will be strange and odd, but ingredients such as eggplant, chicken, shrimp, and lamb are familiar enough to avoid any gross-out factor In fact, there's not a single unusual creature or plant on the menu. Oh, and try the "Tej Honey Wine", or an Ethiopian beer!
The Staff:
The staff is very polite, patient, and helpful, answering any menu questions without talking down to you. We were very glad we took the suggestion for the platter, because we experienced nearly the whole menu in one sitting, which is both cost-effective and allows for a more intimate group dining experience, with everyone eating from a common serving platter and sharing their impressions.
The Info:
The average plate price here is $24, without drinks (which according to a quick web search means that on the average Ethiopian income, one would have to save an entire month's salary to have dinner and a soda here). The sampler platters are closer to twice that, but can feed 3-4 people no problem. Live music is here often, and the atmosphere is upscale but not pretentious.
Recommended For:
Celebrations, Entertaining Guests, Romantic Evenings, Adventure Dining
Contact:
(305) 573-1819
http://www.shebamiami.com
Location:
Sheba
Miami, FL 33137
CLOSED FOR RELOCATION TO HOLLYWOOD!
Directions [MAP]:
N/A while resturant is relocating. See contact section above for more info!
