The Drexel
The Drexel comes from the team behind Mandolin Aegean Bistro, serving modern Mediterranean food from a building on a historic 1920s block of Miami Beach. It takes its name from the street it sits on.
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The Story
Known for
The kitchen turns out wood-fired dishes like a 22-ounce prime ribeye with shishito chimichurri and a whole roasted chicken, plus handmade raviolo al uovo with squash and brown butter. It's open Thursday through Monday, dinner only.
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The Vibe
From the Mandolin Aegean Bistro team, The Drexel brings the same coastal Mediterranean simplicity to a historic Drexel Avenue corner — whole grilled sea bream, herb-crusted lamb chops, and a fried cauliflower with tahini that earns every mention it gets. The room is quieter than the strip; the food is the point.
What to Order
- Fried cauliflower with tahini yogurt and preserved lemon — a standout vegetable dish in Miami New Times review; signature of the Drexel's produce-forward approachMiami New Times
- Sea bream (whole grilled) — butterflied, deboned, grilled with lemon, olive oil and sea salt; the Drexel's signature fish preparationCBS Miami
- Greek-style lamb chops — herb crust, tzatziki, cucumber salad; the definitive meat dish on the menuMillennial Magazine (2023)
- Jumbo prawns with fresh herbs and lemon — simply prepared Mediterranean seafood; consistent top-order from reviewersMillennial Magazine (2023)
- Formality
- Smart casual
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