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Sawa Restaurant & Lounge

Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-447-6555
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Ranked #75 of 220 restaurants in Coral Gables
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Sushi, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romance
Dining options: Reservations
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Miami, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

We decided to visit the Village of Merrick Park this past Friday evening as there are a number of restaurants within the mall. We decided on Sawa. I had been there only once before for a drink with some friends but never for dinner. It was a beautiful evening and we sat outside. Our server was fantastic; cheerful, full of... More

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Miami, Florida
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52 reviews 52 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

This is a great place for happy hour! Their dumplings and lamb lollipops are fabulous. I also recommend the falafels. They have $4 glasses of champagne during happy hour and cheap beers. I have been 3 times now---the first 2 times the service was TERRIBLE and last week it was fabulous so I guess they are hiring better staff.

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I love the variety of dining options they had- the lamb was a little gamey but good. Love the hookah and the aurprise belly dancer at night - recommend ober the other boring restaurants

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

Sawa is a blend of Japanese and middle eastern cuisine. Sitting outside in the Village of Merrick Park is wonderful. I found the appetizers especially good as are the happy hour prices and drinks.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

The food is really average, beyond average, and it is not a good sushi and sashimi by any stretch of imagination. It do not know what type of sushi the restaurant believes they serve, but somebody out to tell them that they are very mistaken.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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78 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

When we decided to have a luncheon at Merrick Park, we were attracted by this restaurant's terrasse on a square. We took the $19 three course menu. It happened to be flawless. We had "Jamon croquette" as a starter, then a hamburger with mushrooms/onions and our dessert was "Duce de leche" a banana with ice cream on top. Everything was... More

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Miami
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

We had a wonderful time at Sawa this past Sunday for Miami Spice. The food was definitely good for the price point and our server was very attentive. Did I mention 2 for 1 Bellinis? You can't beat that anywhere. I would suggest the Strawberry and the Passion Fruit.. the Lychee is also an interesting experience. The Dulce de Leche... More

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Omaha, NE
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Weekend visit for a Miami Heat game. Friends recommended this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the drinks were great too. Our waiter was so attentive to our group, and had wonderful reccomendations for both food and drink. The music was a little loud. Overall a good experience.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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71 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

We decided to give Sawa a try because our first choice had a 30 minute wait for a table. We were seated indoors at our request at a back table. The Middle Eastern music (which I generally enjoy) was extremely loud. We requested twice to have it lowered and finally on a third request it was. I had ordered the... More

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Miami, Florida
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

This was my 2nd visit and the service has been terrible both times. I came here for happy hour with a couple friends. Their sushi and hummus are great and unique and the atmosphere is in a park setting with linen napkins/tableclothes and south beach cabanas. What irked us was when management decided to have a full staff meeting just... More

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