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Oliva by El Turco, Miami, FL

Oliva by El Turco

4.7
4.7
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
Turkish

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
The founders of the renowned, three times Michelin award-winning El Turco restaurant are proud to announce the grand opening of their newest venture, Oliva, located in the heart of Miami. Combining the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, the Aegean, and the Balkans, Oliva offers a refined yet approachable dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Oliva by El Turco is a traditional Turkish restaurant, known for its wide selection of flavorful mezes, expertly crafted cocktails, and perfectly grilled kebabs, including Adana, Chicken Shish, and Doner Kebab. Seafood lovers will delight in the restaurant’s standout grilled fish offerings, such as Dorado and Bronzini, hailed as some of the best in Miami. The vibrant atmosphere at Oliva is enhanced with live DJ entertainment during lunch and dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Weekdays feature dinner service starting at 5:30 pm, with a lively happy hour showcasing signature Turkish-inspired cocktails from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Balkan style, Armenian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–17:30
  • Phone number
    (305) 748-2713
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Oliva by El Turco offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and a "warm and elegant ambiance." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and live music, making it a lively spot. While the occasional dish timing issue is noted, the overall experience is "fun" and highly recommended.
13 Reviews
  1. Burcu

    VIP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Review: Amazing experience! Delicious food, a warm and elegant ambiance, perfect background music, and outstanding service. Can’t wait to return!

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  2. Harvey

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, wonderful food and service, fun atmosphere. A must to return to!!

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  3. Kimia

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is the best Turkish restaurant; the music is excellent, and the staff is very friendly. The only minor issue was that when the main dish was brought to our table it was cold.

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  4. Priscilla

    VIP

    Miami

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience We loved the food and service. All very delicious.

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  5. Charlie

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner! Food was excellent and live music was a great touch

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  6. Veronica

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente!! la comida deliciosa el sitio súper acogedor

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  7. Kevin

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing, brought me back to turkey. Hospitality was perfect. The chicken adana is the best I have ever eaten. Will definitely come back.

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  8. kemal

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was amazing just like in turkey, the service was perfect, kunefe and adana kebab highly recommend.

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  9. Steven

    VIP

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good good. Good service. Great value! Would recommend!

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  10. Alicia

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience dinning here. The food was great. The service excellent. Nice and interesting ambience. But the live music and the DJ was a great surprise. We liked the musicians, Gilmar Gomes was great. We ended up dancing ! A happy night !

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Oliva by El Turco is rated 4.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Booked 8 times today
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5018 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137-2702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Buena Vista
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–00:00 Sun 12:00–17:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Balkan style, Armenian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access
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