Today we would like to introduce you to chef Demetrios Pyliotis, a multi-awarded Greek chef who keeps stealing the show with his reputed outlet on Miami beach.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Demetrios. So, let’s start at the beginning, and we can move on from there.
Real pleasure to exchange with you today, much appreciated VoyageMIA! I am the Chef and owner of the Poseidon Greek boutique Restaurant, located onMiami Beach.Since a very young age I was visiting Miami for tourism purposes and in 2001 I realizedsadly that in Miami the Greek cuisine is mainlyknown as “gyros” (
Returning to Miami in 2011,I joined forces with my brother Vasilios who owned a small Italian restaurant at Collings Ave while I was studying simultaneously at the reputed College of Culinary Art at Cordon Blue, specializing in French techniques and International Cuisine.
At this stage, my multi-faced vision had been fully developed, my next “mission” was crystal clear to me: to introduce to Miami’s residents and international visitors the real Greek cuisine, highlight its nutriti
In March 2013, the opening of Poseidon Greek Restaurant was realized in close collaboration with my brother Vasilios. The location of Poseidon was relevant to its potential, in 1131 Washington Ave rightacross the landmark heritage building (1923) of Miami Beach old City Hall and next to the police department station.
Today, thanks to its reputed clientele’s support and our continuous efforts to improve, Poseidon stands at the top in its segment as the best Greek restaurant in Miami Beach and one of the top five seafood restaurants in the area .It is so exciting and inspiring for Poseidon’s teams to meet and serve people who visit Miami
As a chef, I have been honored and nominated three times as Chef Champion at the reputed Sobe Chef-Showdown Competition which is considered to beAmerica’s top seafood competition as per the Travel Chanel,
Champion -Best octopus 2014
Champion -Best fish 2016
Champion -Best fish 2017
The restaurant ratings till today
Yelp 4,5,/5 stars
Trip Advisor 4,5/5 stars and Traveler Award Choic
Open table 4.5 /5 Diner Choice Award best seafood 2014-17,
Google 4.5/5 stars
For the current season of 2018-201
Has it been a smooth road?
Certainly not and honestly… this is what made things more interesting and sexy for me and Vasilios. Startups and new concepts include risk and constant challenges. Overpassing the first tough days, trying to attract ourclientele, creating our loop of repetitive guests, maintaining consistency while being innovative and creative, identifying the top quality – realistic prices“magic button”
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Certainly, I could keep talking about it for weeks!Poseidon Greek boutique restaurant specializes in Greek flavors and serves the freshest seafood in town. Almost each day fresh Mediterranean fish f
We only use extra virgin olive oil which comes from the region of my origin, named Kalamata, located in the south of Greece and being it considered globally as top-quality olive oil producer. The use of top-quality olive oil is a key component for us due to its value for the health, while we bring each dish to the next level by combining other ingredients’ authentic flavors and an outstanding visual representation. As a professional establishment, we value very highly our people and the team spirit which is safeguarded and empowered with every opportunity. The F&B way of life is not an easy ride, but the results are not only theoretical, you can see smiles and hear others’ appreciation; these elements keeps us focused and ready to give more, collectively. Rather than just a job, we consider Poseidon as a lifestyle concept where its employees learn as persons and professionals. Even our past employees maintain our appreciation and we happily receive their visits, as they also added a stone in this construction, and this is not forgotten.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Miami is a wonderful city! I love Miami I can’t think of myself living elsewhere at this stage of my life. To open a restaurant is a “magical ride”. And Miami is a magical destination. So… things seem to fit if there is a vision, passion, good partners and some luck. Authorities-wise, I find Miami very supportive and thanks to them Poseidon’s operation is a reality and its staff can progress as modern professionals. The competition in Miami beach is considerable as around 1,000 restaurants are activated around. However, I still recommend people to start a business here by considering that previous experience will be critical to face challenges in such an environment.
Pricing:
- Whole grilled Bronzino 45
- Choriatiki salad 16
- Lamb hindshank 28
- Seafood pasta 31
- Award-winning octopus 23
- Chicken Souvlaki 20
- Mousaka 20
- Grilled fresh calamari 20
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.Poseidonmiami.com
- Phone: 305-534-4434
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: Poseidonmiami; Demetrios_p23 (Personal Instagram)
- Facebook: Poseidon Greek restaurant
- Yelp: Poseidon Greek restaurant
Image Credit:
Vasilios Pyliotis, Kelly Blanco, Fat Joe
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