Open Kitchen — Restaurant in Bay Harbor Islands

A Hidden Gem in Bal Harbour!!! A Must After a Beach Day!

Open Kitchen is an absolute treasure nestled in Bal Harbour. From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The space is inviting, and the vibe is relaxed yet refined perfect after a long, sunny day at the beach.

What truly sets Open Kitchen apart is the incredible quality of the food. Their dishes are not only beautifully presented, but also incredibly healthy and fresh. You can taste the care and thoughtfulness in every bite. The flavor combinations are simply outstanding each plate is a perfect balance of creativity and nourishment. Whether you’re enjoying a light salad, a hearty main course, or one of their absolutely amazing desserts, every item on the menu feels like a thoughtful creation crafted with love.

A special shoutout to Ivana, our server, who was an absolute delight. She was warm, professional, and so attentive to every detail constantly making sure we had everything we needed without ever being intrusive. Her hospitality elevated the whole experience.

And behind the scenes, you can truly feel the passion of the chef, whose love for cooking and care for customers radiates through every dish. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service are so consistently excellent.

Whether you’re local or just visiting the area, Open Kitchen is a must visit spot. It's the perfect place to refuel your body and soul after a day at the beach. Highly, highly...

So disappointing. I came here pre-covid and loved this place. This time, I ordered the chicken palliard with kale and roasted sweet potatoes. The chicken tasted like it was taken from the freezer. It had a strange texture and was extremely salty. The kale was also salty and most of it was burnt and unedible. The sweet potatoes were decent; however, some pieces were burnt and they tasted like they were cooked the day before and just heated up. When the waitress asked how was the food, I told her it was very salty and that most of the kale was burned. She apologized shyly and walked away. Come bill time, the restaurant didn't offer a discount or even a free coffee to compensate. My plate was prepared with zero love. It was like cafeteria food, pre-made, heated up and thrown on a plate. Not even a garnish for looks. The best part about lunch was the pineapple lemonade. That was super tasty. My advice to management is to put a...

Sandwich had very little meat, and the roasted potatoes were extremely salty, soggy and burnt. My wife also was very disappointed in her meal. No effort was made by the staff to make it better. It was one of the worse meals I ever had and not affordable either. We ate the food simply because we were in a hurry and starving. Got a headache for the amount of sodium I ingested in one meal. This place used to be good back in the day (20187-19) but it went downhill real fast not sure if management changed. I had the impression that the food was precooked and then thrown on a hot grill just to warm...