Rakija Lounge

4.3

36 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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(786) 558-4805

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
Neighborhood
South Beach
Cross street
behind Versace House
Parking details
Vallet Parking
Public transit
yes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Sandwiches & Burgers

all served with a side of fries

Steak Sandwich$19.95
6 oz. NY steak, sautéed onions & peppers, horseradish mayo, served in homemade pita bread
Blackened Chicken Sandwich$19.95
lettuce, tomato, bacon, remoulade, served on homemade pita bread
Classic Burger$15.95
8 oz. burger, tomato, lettuce, onion
Texas Burger$18.95
8 oz. burger loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onions & BBQ sauce
Chicken Caesar Wrap$16.95
chicken caesar salad in warm flour tortilla
Chicken Fajita Wrap$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 Pomodoro$15.95
homemade tomato sauce with fresh basil
Fettucene Alfredo$18.95
traditional style, rich & creamy
Spaghetti Bolognese$18.95
homemade ground meat stew in rich tomato sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara$20.95
creamy pasta with bacon, eggs & parmesan cheese
King Alfredo Pasta$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

Pepperoni$16.95
Margherita$14.95
tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, basil & oregano
Fungi$17.95
tomato sauce with mozzarella & portobello mushrooms
Prosciutto & Arugula$19.95
tomato sauce topped with mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, finished with fresh arugula & parmesan

Appetizers

Chicken Wings$14.95
8 pieces, buffalo or BBQ sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing
Cheese Quesadilla$14.95
served with sour cream, pico de gallo & guacamole
- Chicken$16.95
- Shrimp$18.95
- Steak$18.95
Fried or Grilled Calamari$15.95
served with spicy mayo or marinara sauce
Coconut Shrimp*$15.95
5 pieces with mango-pineapple sauce
Parmesan Cheese Fries$10.95
Guacamole & Chips$14.95
Hummus$14.95
served with homemade pita bread
Ceviche*
- Salmon$16.95
- Shrimp$15.95
Avocado Toast$14.95
fresh homemade pita bread, fresh avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese & guacamole
Soup of the Day$6.95

Salads

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

Salad Add Ons

Shrimp$11.00
Chicken$8.00
Steak$11.00
Lobster$27.00
Salmon$15.00

Lunch Entrées

Churrasco Steak*$33.95
12 oz. steak, served with vegetables, mashed potatoes & chimichurri sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast$19.95
served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Grilled Salmon$29.95
served with mashed potatoes & Mediterranean sauce (garlic, tomatoes, olives, artichoke, oregano, basil, peppers, marinara, heavy cream)
Grilled Mahi-Mahi$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 Pieces$10.95
- 10 Pieces$15.95
- 15 Pieces$20.95
Mediterranean Pljeskavica$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 2$40.95
- For 4$80.95
Karadjordjeva Schnitzel$20.95
12 oz. rolled chicken or pork stuffed with kajmak, breaded & fried, served with tartar sauce

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
I didn’t like the music or the food or the drinks or the service the place looks nice but but need to change these things
DS
DarkoS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place with amazing food and staff! You just cannot not have fun here.
AD
AnnDE
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find in South Beach! I had a fantastic evening in this beautiful restaurant and hope to be back on my next visit to Miami.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I decide to surprise my husband for his birthday at Rakija, because hi is Bulgarian and he loved it even though we never had been there in the past we love the experience and my husband was feeling like at home.
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best experience
Rakija LoungeResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Poor service. Too loud. Disappointing.
Rakija LoungeResponded on December 5, 2022Dear Sir/Madam, we are very sorry you have experienced this at our place. We are known for our exceptional service and food. We hope you will give us another chance :)
DM
DijanaM
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful Place. Love The food and stuff.
Rakija LoungeResponded on July 13, 2022Thank you so much for your kind review :)
CB
CarolineB
Naples
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 30, 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 June 14, 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 March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service, friendly and efficient staff, great atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved everything from the service to the food to the decor even the hookah
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 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
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 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 September 20, 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 September 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time! Food was great! Will definitely come back When in town
A
Andre
Richmond
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super dobro!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing.
K
Kkatiedenae
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 21, 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.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 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 May 1, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great ambience, delicious drinks. An all around good experiance
PM
PedjaM
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 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 March 17, 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 March 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was great. loved the food and the vibe.
DK
DeniseK
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! We went there twice! Great service and fun atmosphere!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 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.
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mvbstn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Balkan food is excellent. plenty of outside seating with distance between tables.
s
soguis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 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
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday party
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 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
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice service abs food
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 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
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 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 September 5, 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
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 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 February 15, 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 February 15, 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 November 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es war echt toll, es war am dienstag balkan night und die stimmung war toll

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer 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
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Rakija Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (786) 558-4805.

Rakija Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(786) 558-4805

1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4604

Additional information

Cross street
behind Versace House
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Rakija Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Breakfast

Easy Breakfast$6.95

Full Breakfast$11.95

Steak and Eggs*$19.95

Omelet (Create Your Own)$14.95

Eggs Benedict$15.95

Smoked Salmon Bagel*$15.95

Eggs, Ham & Cheese Croissant$13.95

Greek Yogurt, Granola & Berries$11.95

Huevos Rancheros$14.95

Ustipci$9.95

Burek$12.95

Cinnamon French Toast$11.95

Buttermilk Pancakes$11.95

Sandwiches & Burgers

Steak Sandwich$19.95

Blackened Chicken Sandwich$19.95

Classic Burger$15.95

Texas Burger$18.95

Chicken Caesar Wrap$16.95

Chicken Fajita Wrap$17.95

Spaghetti & Pasta

Penne Pomodoro$15.95

Fettucene Alfredo$18.95

Spaghetti Bolognese$18.95

Spaghetti Carbonara$20.95

King Alfredo Pasta$62.00

Pizza

Pepperoni$16.95

Margherita$14.95

Fungi$17.95

Prosciutto & Arugula$19.95

Appetizers

Chicken Wings$14.95

Cheese Quesadilla$14.95

Fried or Grilled Calamari$15.95

Coconut Shrimp*$15.95

Parmesan Cheese Fries$10.95

Guacamole & Chips$14.95

Hummus$14.95

Ceviche*

Avocado Toast$14.95

Soup of the Day$6.95

Salads

Caesar Salad

House Salad

Shopska Salad

Strawberry & Avocado Salad$18.95

Cobb Salad$25.00

Greek Salad with Calamari$20.95

Salad Add Ons

Shrimp$11.00

Chicken$8.00

Steak$11.00

Lobster$27.00

Salmon$15.00

Lunch Entrées

Churrasco Steak*$33.95

Grilled Chicken Breast$19.95

Grilled Salmon$29.95

Grilled Mahi-Mahi$29.95

Cevapi

Mediterranean Pljeskavica$17.95

Mixed Grill

Karadjordjeva Schnitzel$20.95

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Rakija Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rakija Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Rakija Lounge currently accepting reservations?