Beirut-born restauranteur with over 20 hospitality venues in operation, Charles Khabouth is bringing his gift to Coconut Grove with Amal Miami. This will be the second location of Amal, with the first being an immensely successful eatery in Toronto. The eatery pays tribute to Khabouth’s Lebanese roots with a fine-dining approach to authentic Lebanese cuisine.
“As a Beirut native, it gives me a great sense of pride that our deep-rooted traditions of sharing and making guests feel at ease and welcomed are ingrained into the Amal dining experience,” says CEO and Founder of INK Entertainment Group, Charles Khabouth. “The essence of Lebanese food and culture is to enjoy a meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can come as a guest but leave as family, and I cannot wait to welcome the Coconut Grove family in.”
The menu is crafted by chef Wissam Baki, whose experience includes the InterContinental in Beirut. Sumptuously plated, every dish and crafted drink is Instagram-worthy. The dishes are shareable, as is Lebanese culture, with dips like hummus and baba ghanouj, salads, skewers, lamb, seafood and some new twists to traditional dishes.
Having opened on May 24, the restaurant is already receiving rave reviews. User Rafael on Yelp reports, “When you think about Lebanese food you normally think curry but having gone there and trying the different foods just left me breathless. I would have never thought I’d like egg plant or cauliflower. The food is amazing and the service was great. It’s going to be the hottest Restaurant in the Grove.”
If you are looking for a new restaurant to impress friends, family or a date, make sure to mosey on up to the rooftop bar for an awe-inspiring view of the bay before sitting down to feast. Amal is currently open for happy hour and dinner every day of the week at 3480 Main Highway in Coconut Grove.
