Miami import w/ vine-covered dining room; serves a generic mix of Meditteranean & Middle Eastern fare.
This Mediterranean spot offers a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a dining room decorated with fake vines. While some find the overall experience to be a bit generic, the food aims to satisfy a range of cravings. It's a place that might surprise you with its unique take on familiar flavors.
The restaurant serves a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. While one review specifically recommended the schnitzel sandwich as the best in town, other patrons have expressed concerns about the high cost of entrees and found the food to be cold on occasion.
"The schnitzel sandwich has been specifically recommended as the best in town."
Customer feedback is mixed, with significant concerns raised about the high prices of dishes like lamb chops and ribeye. Some also experienced long wait times and found the food to be cold with lacking service.
Important Note
Several reviews indicate that the restaurant is overpriced, with some dishes reaching very high price points. Additionally, one reviewer noted a significant wait time for a reservation and a disappointing experience with cold food and poor service.
"Motek was listed as a restaurant suggestion."
Positive"Motek in the Nomad/Flatiron area is listed as a restaurant where walk-ins are often successful."
Positive"A link to Motek's website is provided without further comment."
Neutral"A friend made a reservation at Motek, expecting to be seated shortly after their 6:45 PM reservation time. However, they were kept waiting in a crowded lobby and eventually received a text stating their table was ready at 8 PM, leading them to leave and dine elsewhere. The commenter found it mind-boggling to wait so long and pay over $40 for an entree."
Negative"This commenter suggested that Motek, a Miami import known for 'meme food,' is overpriced. They felt that Manhattan, in general, has become ridiculous with excessive prices due to too much money circulating in the city."
Negative"The original poster questioned the sustainability of high prices at restaurants like Motek, citing specific dishes like lamb chops at $69, branzino at $48, and ribeye at $97. They wondered how individuals earning a decent living could afford such prices."
Negative"The commenter had a disappointing experience at Motek, finding the food cold and the service lacking, and mentioned that the Motek in Florida is perceived as better."
Negative"Motek was recommended for its schnitzel sandwich, described as the best in town."
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