What a lovely experience! The servers and the chef went above and beyond to make our dining experience very memorable. The food was delicious especially the special of Lebneh & squash ~ divine! The hummus is also fantastic and we also tried the chunk which is a vegetarian steak out of this world! The wine was also so delicious and I love their outdoor space. I love this neighborhood restaurant and I'm so glad it's opened here :)

I can VERY CONFIDENTLY say this was some of the best food I have had in a while. Everything about this experience was something I will now use as the measuring stick for what 5 stars is. My friend and I came here on a Tuesday night and it was not super busy - we got sat immediately. We chose to sit outside since it's warm for November. The lights in the little front enclosed patio area are so cute. We started by splitting a half carafe of Pinot Noir - perfect for the two of us. Then we got the hummus... I think I actually almost fell out of my chair. I am not kidding this has to be the best hummus I have ever evvvvveeerrrrr had. It was magic. On the menu the pita is called "fluffy pita" and rightfully so. Also on the menu we saw "Grilled Plant-Based Steak" - as a vegetarian I am always drawn to the plant-based options (naturally) but was wowed for a moment because I have never seen a vegan steak option. Impossible burgers, yes... but vegan steak? This is new. So my friend and I were talking about it, and talking about it loudly it seems as all of a sudden the chef comes up and strikes up conversation about it. It's something he is very confident we will like, and he also tells us another special he's working on now. The chef's name is Alon - he is incredible and so fun to talk to. Some time passes and he drops off one of the specials for us to try, a gesture we were so thankful for. It is an absolutely unbelievable butternut squash in labneh. I will dream of it forever. So then we get the "steak." Oh my GOD. I have not had steak in about 8 years and I cannot even begin to tell you how insane this was. You should be RUNNNNINNNGGG to Miriam right now as you read this to get this plant-based steak for yourself. I want every single person I have ever known to try this. I will include a photo of the inside of it too, you can see it has the consistency and graining of a short rib or a real piece of steak. Long story short, I would give Miriam and their all-star servers and chef Alon 100 stars if I could.

What a lovely Saturday brunch experience! Made a reservation at Miriam (not required, but highly recommended) my boyfriend and I arrived at Miriam and we were sat immediately. The server arrived very quickly and we were greeted warmly and offered a gorgeous bottle of water with a mint leaf in it. We were given some time with the menu and once the server returned we had asked what her favorite dish was on the menu and she stated that it was the Jerusalem breakfast (which ultimately my boyfriend ordered). Here is what we had: - Jerusalem Breakfast (the avocado spread and labeneh were simply to die for! Highly recommend this dish!) - Malawach Quesadilla (never had a more beautiful quesadilla! I am still dreaming about it!) - Side of fries (the fries tasted like five guys!! No dipping sauce required!) The food was out of this world and I cannot wait to come back and try the dinner menu! The server seemed to be the only one working the entire inside of the restaurant, but she was still able to attend to our table without a hitch. Love finding great places to dine at on The UWS and I cannot wait to return to Miriam! Thanks for the great brunch experience!

Miriam is a very class, semi-upscale Middle Eastern restaurant with an inviting bar counter and mouth watering dishes! My hubby and I walked in without a reservation on a Sunday afternoon and were still able to be seated fairly quickly. Hubby ordered the Chicken Schwarma and I had the Middle Eastern Sambusak. While waiting, we couldn't help but notice that every other table had pitchers of water with mint sprigs in it. Coincidentally, we were also the only table of Asians in the whole restaurant. It was a strange observation, but I didn't want to assume the worst. We also finished the water and waited to see if they would replace it with a mint filled pitcher but it wasn't. The food was amazing!! Each of our plates came with a side of Israeli salad. There's nothing like bites of fresh cucumber, tomato, and onion to cleanse the palate. My Middle Eastern Sambusak was a closed pita stuffed with cheese and avocado. The pita was soft with a crispy exterior. Overall, it was a very nourishing brunch dish, and I ate it with bites of my eggs. My husband's chicken shwarma was brimming with grilled, charred flavor. All the blended spices melded to create a scintillating flavor. The chicken was so juicy and tender, made even more perfect with the tahini dipping sauce and the toum drizzle. For those who love spices and bold flavors in their food, the chicken shwarma is a must try. My brunch dish was a more mild dish, but still delicious, healthy, and light. I'd definitely stop by again if I was in the area. Maybe this time, I'd be embolded to ask for a pitcher of mint water :)

Delicious choice for an early dinner before our show. The Grilled Halloumi Cheese salad was delicious. Arugula, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, walnuts and green beans tossed with a walnut vinaigrette. Topped with grilled halloumi, this is a must get. The vegan Moroccan cigars and hummus were also good starters. The hummus was so smooth and creamy. Paired well with the homemade pita. Definitely get the lamb shawarma terracotta. A best seller for a reason. Lamb shawarma cooked in a terracotta dish with Persian rice, shaved almonds and more topped with a flatbread and then cooked on the oven. Presentation is so beautiful and they cut away the flatbread to make the dining experience more satisfying. Amazing!! Service by Zachary from Jersey was fantastic. Love the natural light in the dining room and the water with mint. Perfect for an early dinner on a Friday night before seeing a Broadway musical.