Rakija Lounge

4.4

29 reviews

$30 and under

Balkan style

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When we came up with the idea to open a Serbian restaurant in Miami Beach, we were set on a couple of things. We wanted to offer our guests a warm and relaxing environment where they can feel at home and we wanted to introduce them to a Balkan cuisine that’s rich not only in flavor, but in tradition as well. We invite you to take a gourmet history tour and discover why are more and more people in Miami Beach falling in love with Serbian food. Spicy and unique dishes like the Mediterranean Pljeskavica, Goulash, and Cevapi will activate all your senses while eating. Of course, a meal is not complete without a glass of our premium Rakija brandy. Just remember to sip and enjoy.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

5 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(786) 558-4805

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Balkan style, American, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(786) 558-4805
Website
http://rakijalounge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Marija Banjac
Catering
No
Private party facilities
yes

Location
1131 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139-4604
Area
South Beach
Cross Street
behind Versace House
Parking Details
Vallet Parking
Public Transit
yes
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Easy BreakfastUS$6.95
two fried eggs, toast, bacon
Full BreakfastUS$11.95
eggs any style, one choice of meat, potatoes & toast
Steak and Eggs*US$19.95
steak with eggs any style, breakfast potatoes & toast
Omelet (Create Your Own)US$14.95
whole egg / pick 3: ham, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, onions, peppers, tomatoes & cheese
Eggs BenedictUS$15.95
poached eggs served on toasted muffin, Canadian bacon & hollandaise sauce
- Salmon Benedict*US$15.95
Smoked Salmon Bagel*US$15.95
smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes & onions
Eggs, Ham & Cheese CroissantUS$13.95
fresh warm croissant with eggs, ham & cheese
Greek Yogurt, Granola & BerriesUS$11.95
Huevos RancherosUS$14.95
flour tortilla topped with black beans, sausage, fried eggs, cheese, pico de gallo & sour cream
UstipciUS$9.95
Balkan home made doughnut dough served with kajmak cheese spread or sweet with sugar & Nutella
BurekUS$12.95
Balkan home made phyllo dough filled with cheese or spinach & cheese
Cinnamon French ToastUS$11.95
- Nutella & BananaUS$13.95
- Strawberries & CreamUS$13.59
Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.95
- Blueberry / Banana / Chocolate ChipUS$13.95

Sandwiches & Burgers

all served with a side of fries

Steak SandwichUS$19.95
6 oz. NY steak, sautéed onions & peppers, horseradish mayo, served in homemade pita bread
Blackened Chicken SandwichUS$19.95
lettuce, tomato, bacon, remoulade, served on homemade pita bread
Classic BurgerUS$15.95
8 oz. burger, tomato, lettuce, onion
Texas BurgerUS$18.95
8 oz. burger loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onions & BBQ sauce
Chicken Caesar WrapUS$16.95
chicken caesar salad in warm flour tortilla
Chicken Fajita WrapUS$17.95
with sautéed peppers & onions, cheese, guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo

Spaghetti & Pasta

add: shrimp $11 / chicken $8 / steak $11 / lobster $27 / salmon $15

Penne PomodoroUS$15.95
homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil
Fettucene AlfredoUS$18.95
traditional style, rich & creamy
Spaghetti BologneseUS$18.95
homemade ground meat stew in rich tomato sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$20.95
creamy pasta with bacon, eggs & parmesan cheese
King Alfredo PastaUS$62.00
creamy pasta with lobster, shrimp or chicken

Pizza

Homemade thin crust. Add toppings: mushrooms, pepperoni, ham, pineapple, veggies - $2; prosciutto de Parma - $5

PepperoniUS$16.95
MargheritaUS$14.95
tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, basil & oregano
FungiUS$17.95
tomato sauce with mozzarella & portobello mushrooms
Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$19.95
tomato sauce topped with mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, finished with fresh arugula & parmesan

Appetizers

Chicken WingsUS$14.95
8 pieces, buffalo or BBQ sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing
Cheese QuesadillaUS$14.95
served with sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole
- ChickenUS$16.95
- ShrimpUS$18.95
- SteakUS$18.95
Fried or Grilled CalamariUS$15.95
served with spicy mayo or marinara sauce
Coconut Shrimp*US$15.95
5 pieces with mango-pineapple sauce
Parmesan Cheese FriesUS$10.95
Guacamole & ChipsUS$14.95
HummusUS$14.95
served with homemade pita bread
Ceviche*
- SalmonUS$16.95
- ShrimpUS$15.95
Avocado ToastUS$14.95
fresh homemade pita bread, fresh avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese & guacamole
Soup of the DayUS$6.95

Salads

Caesar Salad
lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
- SmallUS$9.95
- LargeUS$15.95
House Salad
tomatoes, cucumber, onion, house vinaigrette
- SmallUS$9.95
- LargeUS$14.95
Shopska Salad
fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumber, feta cheese, olive oil & oregano
- SmallUS$11.95
- LargeUS$16.95
Strawberry & Avocado SaladUS$18.95
strawberries & avocado salad, lettuce with house vinaigrette dressing
Cobb SaladUS$25.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bacon, cucumber, egg, blue cheese, chicken breast, avocado, tossed in ranch dressing
Greek Salad with CalamariUS$20.95
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, olives & feta cheese topped with fresh grilled calamari

Salad Add Ons

ShrimpUS$11.00
ChickenUS$8.00
SteakUS$11.00
LobsterUS$27.00
SalmonUS$15.00

Lunch Entrées

Churrasco Steak*US$33.95
12 oz. steak, served with vegetables, mashed potatoes & chimichurri sauce
Grilled Chicken BreastUS$19.95
served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Grilled SalmonUS$29.95
served with mashed potatoes & Mediterranean sauce (garlic, tomatoes, olives, artichoke, oregano, basil, peppers, marinara, heavy cream)
Grilled Mahi-MahiUS$29.95
8 oz. served with mashed potatoes & Mediterranean sauce (garlic, tomatoes, olives, artichoke, oregano, basil, peppers, marinara, heavy cream)
Cevapi
Balkan beef sausage served in fresh baked pita bread
- 5 PiecesUS$10.95
- 10 PiecesUS$15.95
- 15 PiecesUS$20.95
Mediterranean PljeskavicaUS$17.95
13 oz. juicy Mediterranean burger served in freshly baked pita bread
Mixed Grill
cevapi, pljeskavica sudzukice, chicken, kajmak, avjar & fresh pita bread
- For 2US$40.95
- For 4US$80.95
Karadjordjeva SchnitzelUS$20.95
12 oz. rolled chicken or pork stuffed with kajmak, breaded & fried, served with tartar sauce

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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CarolineB
Naples
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was outstanding. This is not a place for children - the music was loud and many songs had suggestive lyrics. However, great place for adults! Good value. Staff was very nice.
Rakija LoungeResponded on 14 June 2022Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying our place. Please let us know if we can help you with anything further, and thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us this super kind review.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service, friendly and efficient staff, great atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved everything from the service to the food to the decor even the hookah
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible and staff are extremely friendly Great variety on menu and the Serbian food is tasty
C
Cheeezyy
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2021
overall4food5service2ambience4
I spent 300 but it was fun. I just wish they did more to sing happy birthday for my guest cause that sucked..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here once for breakfast and once for late night drinks/food while in South Beach, Everything was exceptional both times.
MG
MarquetteG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time! Food was great! Will definitely come back When in town
A
Andre
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super dobro!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing.
K
Kkatiedenae
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We truly enjoyed the Balkan menu and wines! Such a pleasurable evening. Tiki bar meets Mediterranean flavors. Service was outstanding. What a great different destination while on South Beach.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2021
overall1food2service1ambience3
I had one of the worst experiences at this place. We sat at our table for nearly an hour without being served. They finally came after we waived them down multiple times. We ordered hookah and drinks but they told us that we couldn’t stay at our seat unless we both also order food. The hostess was friendly but the rest of the experience was horrible. Not worth your time or $.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great ambience, delicious drinks. An all around good experiance
PM
PedjaM
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place!!! Great food!!!!Especially for people from Balkan they get reminder of food from back home!!! Service was excellent !!!
JK
JovanK
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and it was some of the best food we had in Miami Beach!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was great. loved the food and the vibe.
DK
DeniseK
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! We went there twice! Great service and fun atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 February 2021
overall3food4service2ambience4
Overall we had a good time. The food was good and the drinks strong. I reserved a table for 4 for my nieces 21st birthday on Open table. I specified it was her 21st Birthday on the reservation but I guess it didn’t come through. As we were leaving a Birthday celebration was taking place, I wish they would have done that for my niece. I spent a little over $230 on 4 drinks and dinner for four. We ordered their grill platter for 4 and the waitress asked if we wanted salad or fries with it. We assumed it was part of their dinner for four but it was all charged separately. It came with 2 huge burger patties, sausage, chicken breast pieces, some other meat, onions and sauces. The cucumber, tomato salad with feta was my favorite. The Caesar and house salad were ok as well. The basket a fries came in some fluffy cream sauce that was really good. The waitress was not very attentive but it still managed to make it work.
m
mvbstn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Balkan food is excellent. plenty of outside seating with distance between tables.
s
soguis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
was my Birthday and Had a horrible experience wont recommend nobody there the food was not good hookah was horible and my I paid a bill that wasn't even worth it that price very dissapointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday party
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Third Time here. Food is Excellent! Service is great! Vibe and decor is awesome! Prices are decent for the portion size. Only suggestion: Play some Balkan Music during the day, not only American music.
FS
FrancisS
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice service abs food
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2020
overall3food3service1ambience3
Our server wasn’t the greatest. We were not warned when we ordered water that it would be a $7 bottle of water and we should have asked for water. The hookah didn’t stretch that far. Asked for medium lamb chops came well done. I was excited to come here left very disappointed. Couldn’t hear over the loud music.
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jNick94
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2020
overall2food4service4ambience4
Drinks were watered down and had no taste. They turned the lights off on us as we ate and used our hookah. Don’t go here there are better places to eat on the strip
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2020
overall2food3service3ambience1
The food was good and generously portioned even though it was from the Miami Spice menu.. Service was good. The rap music was so loud, we had to shout to each other and to the wait staff. We were told we couldn't have tap water "because of the open bar", which as residents, we had never heard of that, and it's possibly illegal. Also, even thought we told the hostess on arrival that we had reservations, she never asked for our name. We had to ask the waiter to check us in, otherwise we would have been marked as a "no-show" on Open Table.
MR
MariaR
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2020
overall3food4service2ambience3
The menu was a bit disappointing as they didn't have a lot of traditional Serbian fare- but rather a lot of generic pasta/American dishes that looked unappealing. The Shopska salad I had was fresh and a good size. The service was sub par, and we were charged an 18% gratuity automatically despite being a table of only 2.
SS
ShawnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had so much fun at Rakija Lounge. Food was amazing, Hookah was smooth and tasty and the atmosphere is cool. Service was excellent as well! Check it out, you wont be disappointed!
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Fatima
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited in Feb 2019, We were very impressed with Svetlana’s service, quality of food & whole ambience. We came back knowing there are plenty of choices in Miami. We brought 2 extra people for Valentine’s Day dinner who also enjoyed It so much. We came back for breakfast the next morning & I loved the burek too. We hope to visit again unless you bring it to Australia first. Thanks for 2 fabulous evenings spent at Rakija Lounge. Fatima Todorovski
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OpenTable Diner
Austria
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es war echt toll, es war am dienstag balkan night und die stimmung war toll

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Rakija Lounge does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Rakija Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (786) 558-4805.

Rakija Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

5 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(786) 558-4805

Other options

1131 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139-4604

Additional information

Cross Street
behind Versace House
Area
South Beach
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–12:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Balkan style, American, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Vallet Parking
Public Transit
yes
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marija Banjac
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://rakijalounge.com/
Phone number
(786) 558-4805
Catering
No
Private party facilities
yes

Rakija Lounge

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

Breakfast

Easy BreakfastUS$6.95

Full BreakfastUS$11.95

Steak and Eggs*US$19.95

Omelet (Create Your Own)US$14.95

Eggs BenedictUS$15.95

Smoked Salmon Bagel*US$15.95

Eggs, Ham & Cheese CroissantUS$13.95

Greek Yogurt, Granola & BerriesUS$11.95

Huevos RancherosUS$14.95

UstipciUS$9.95

BurekUS$12.95

Cinnamon French ToastUS$11.95

Buttermilk PancakesUS$11.95

Sandwiches & Burgers

Steak SandwichUS$19.95

Blackened Chicken SandwichUS$19.95

Classic BurgerUS$15.95

Texas BurgerUS$18.95

Chicken Caesar WrapUS$16.95

Chicken Fajita WrapUS$17.95

Spaghetti & Pasta

Penne PomodoroUS$15.95

Fettucene AlfredoUS$18.95

Spaghetti BologneseUS$18.95

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$20.95

King Alfredo PastaUS$62.00

Pizza

PepperoniUS$16.95

MargheritaUS$14.95

FungiUS$17.95

Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$19.95

Appetizers

Chicken WingsUS$14.95

Cheese QuesadillaUS$14.95

Fried or Grilled CalamariUS$15.95

Coconut Shrimp*US$15.95

Parmesan Cheese FriesUS$10.95

Guacamole & ChipsUS$14.95

HummusUS$14.95

Ceviche*

Avocado ToastUS$14.95

Soup of the DayUS$6.95

Salads

Caesar Salad

House Salad

Shopska Salad

Strawberry & Avocado SaladUS$18.95

Cobb SaladUS$25.00

Greek Salad with CalamariUS$20.95

Salad Add Ons

ShrimpUS$11.00

ChickenUS$8.00

SteakUS$11.00

LobsterUS$27.00

SalmonUS$15.00

Lunch Entrées

Churrasco Steak*US$33.95

Grilled Chicken BreastUS$19.95

Grilled SalmonUS$29.95

Grilled Mahi-MahiUS$29.95

Cevapi

Mediterranean PljeskavicaUS$17.95

Mixed Grill

Karadjordjeva SchnitzelUS$20.95

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Does Rakija Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?