Neya, a kitchen and bar concept in the heart of Surfside, serves contemporary Israeli cuisine in an elegant and convivial atmosphere. It is open for dinner every week and aims to bring a unique culinary experience to the neighborhood, offering a cozy setting for cocktails and a diverse menu of delectable dishes to share.
Neya's culinary team showcases the best of modern and conventional Israeli cuisine by incorporating both traditional and contemporary flavors, spices, and seasonings. From Spain to North Africa to the Levant, the restaurant's non-kosher interpretation is influenced by a rich cultural heritage.
The restaurant's menu features delightful starters like Shishbarak with wild herbs, tomato concassé, and a dish of Crispy Brussel Sproutsbathed in turmeric tahini and toasted pine nuts chili. A list of inventive mezze options is next, including Matbucha with roasted goat cheese, feta, and coriander pesto; signature Shakshuka with foraged greens and halloumi; and the Neya Hummus, made with tahini, fava, and fresh cilantro zhoug sauce.
Neya also offers Crudo options such as Tuna Carpaccio with sesame pistachio mix layers of well-balanced flavors. From the Josper charcoal oven, Neya serves hearty entrées like RoastedLamb Cutlets, Grilled Tiger Prawns spiced with harissa, TLV Seafood Paella with bottarga, and fennel, and Grilled Branzino, accompanied by Jerusalem artichoke puree. The entrees are complemented by a sophisticated cocktail program and wine list. For the full menu, click here.
The natural wood furniture, matte black fixtures, and wraparound windows in Neya's 2,700-square-foot elegant dining room create a warm, inviting atmosphere complemented by romantic, dimly-lit nooks. Visitors can also relax in the lively bar, which looks out onto the open kitchen.
Wines from around the world and an inventive cocktail menu, including the Neya martini, which features vodka, pineapple-infused honey, basil, and lemon, complete the sensory experience. In addition to the Sipsmith Gin, Elderflower, Lemon, and Cucumber, the Netanya is another refreshing drink.
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Neya's bar hosts a Ladies Night with complimentary drinks.
Neya is located at 9491 Harding Avenue, Surfside. The restaurant's hours are Sunday to Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit the website.